To The Point: Posthumus, Fitzgerald on contentious session
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On this 'To The Point,' we talk with the majority floor leader and the Democratic floor leader about a session that is yet to produce much consensus legislation.
State Rep. Bryan Posthumus, R-Rockford, weighs in, saying, 'Figures never lie, but liars sure can figure, right? The audacity of the individuals that espousing these lies is just ludicrous.'
As does Democratic Floor Leader state Rep. John Fitzgerald, D-Wyoming.
'It's been an interesting change into the minority. It has been an interesting change now to have divided government, but I do think there is (an) opportunity, I am hopeful. I believe that we can do better and will do better,' he said.
The view of a contentious session from both sides on this 'To The Point' episode for the weekend of May 10.
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