If Gov. Snyder is recalled, his replacement would be far more conservative

By Steve Neavling
Motor City Muckraker

If Michigan voters oust Gov. Rick Snyder in a recall election, his replacement will be a Baptist conservative who was considered one of the most right-wing members of the state Legislature.

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley would take the helm if Snyder, a more moderate Republican, is recalled after a petition was approved Monday to remove the governor.

According to a Motor City Muckraker review of Calley’s record when he served in the state House from 2007 to 2011, the former lawmaker voted against:

• Emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault;
• Hate crime protections;
• Anti-bulling measures;
• Environmental regulations;
• A bill to hold pharmaceutical companies liable;
• Campaign finance reform;
• Extending unemployment benefits;
• Job training for the unemployed.

Progress Michigan, a liberal group, described Calley as “someone who consistently votes against workers, consumers, women and political reforms.”

Calley, a 38-year-old former commercial banker in mid-Michigan, became lieutenant governor in 2010.

Unlike other elected officials in the state, a successful recall would not trigger a special election because the state constitution outlines a succession plan, according to the Michigan Election Commission.
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The prospect of Calley becoming governor puts voters, especially Democrats, in a tough position when deciding whether to support the recall petition, which requires 789,133 signatures in 60 days.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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