A curtain call

Great news arrived this week in word that General Motors will build their new, European-style small car in Oakland County at the Orion Plant. This decision will create jobs in an area in desperate need. There is speculation this move could also create jobs for auto suppliers.

Michigan is also cheering GE who brought 1200 jobs to the state.

As I opened the newspaper this morning, I saw pictures of Michigan's governor, celebrating the successes and talking about her own good work in helping these jobs land in Michigan. Make no mistake, The Governor deserves praise for her effort. That said, I could not help but wonder, where has this been since she took office in 2003? With so many jobs lost, and coming up on the short end of these decisions so often, I can't help but think how much better off the citizens of the state would be had she been this successful more often.