Michigan is one of many states where Democratic senators are considered vulnerable in 2012. After 18 years in the House, former Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra is considered the leading GOP contender to take on two-term Democrat Debbie Stabenow. Why is Hoekstra seeking the nomination after initially rejecting efforts to get him into the race? Why does he believe it’s time for Sen. Stabenow to go? What economic expertise does he bring to the race and what is his plan to spur job creation in his state and around the nation? And how does Hoekstra respond to accusations from other Republican candidates that he is the establishment candidate and not a true conservative? We discuss these and other questions with Michigan GOP Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra.
