02:3502:35, 17 October 2009diffhist−43
2002 Michigan gubernatorial election
While it is true that Granholm became the first Democratic governor of Michigan in 12 years, it's not particularly newsworthy as only one person (John Engler) was governor during those 12 years.
02:2802:28, 17 October 2009diffhist+142
2002 Michigan gubernatorial election
Joesph M. Pilchak was the Constitution Party candidate. His wife, Clara Pilchak, was the candidate for Lieutenant Governor. See http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/candlist/02gen/02gen_cl.htm
17:5817:58, 17 January 2009diffhist0
Chatham, Chicago
Longitude erroneous by about five miles to the west. I'm guessing that 87*42'36"W was a typo and changed it to 87*36'42"W, but that ought to be confirmed.