From
MyPartyToo.com:
Freshman Rep. Joe Schwarz (R) is preparing for another rough primary in his Republican-leaning, south-central Michigan district. And he is readying to again do battle with the Club for Growth, which supports anti-tax, free-trade Republicans, often in GOP primaries. Last year the club funneled $275,000 into the campaign coffers of attorney Brad Smith, who was one of six Republicans vying for the seat being vacated by his father, then-Rep. Nick Smith (R). Schwarz, a moderate who is a physician and former state Senate President Pro Tem, won the GOP primary and the seat mainly because his five Republican competitors split the conservative vote.
He took 28 percent of the primary vote last year, while Smith earned 22 percent and former state Rep. Tim Walberg captured 18 percent.
So far no other Republican has declared his candidacy, but Walberg is considering making another run.
"I've talked with the Club for Growth on several occasions since the election," Walberg acknowledged. "I hope to make a decision before the first of the year."
Walberg said he believes he would have to be in the race by Jan. 1 to raise enough money to seriously challenge Schwarz.
