The 2006 Elections: The Candidates Say...

IndustryWeek submitted questions to candidates from three key political races to better understand how the upcoming election could shape the future of U.S. manufacturing. Michigan gubernatorial candidates incumbent Democrat Jennifer Granholm and her GOP ...

Jonathan Katz

Oct. 11, 2006

IndustryWeek submitted questions to candidates from three key political races to better understand how the upcoming election could shape the future of U.S. manufacturing.

Michigan gubernatorial candidates incumbent Democrat Jennifer Granholm and her GOP opponent Dick DeVos and incumbent Senators Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) and Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) responded to IndustryWeek questions. DeWine challenger Rep. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Santorum opponent Democrat Bob Casey did not respond to IW interview requests.

Here are their responses:

See Also:

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About the Author

Jonathan Katz

Former Managing Editor

Former Managing Editor Jon Katz covered leadership and strategy, tackling subjects such as lean manufacturing leadership, strategy development and deployment, corporate culture, corporate social responsibility, and growth strategies. As well, he provided news and analysis of successful companies in the chemical and energy industries, including oil and gas, renewable and alternative.

Jon worked as an intern for IndustryWeek before serving as a reporter for The Morning Journal and then as an associate editor for Penton Media’s Supply Chain Technology News.

Jon received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Kent State University and is a die-hard Cleveland sports fan.