I know very little about this guy but he seems to be the type of person a lot of diverse groups could get behind. As it appears now, he's socially liberal and economically conservative. Having a person with smart business sense is definitely needed in this state right now and it's a bonus that he also appears not to be an extreme right winger on social issues.

http://www.rickformichigan.com/reinv...ricks-top-ten/

Check out item number 5 on his top 10 list. Pretty impressive coming from a Republican.

5. Restore Cities and Control Urban Sprawl In order for Michigan to truly reinvent itself, its cities and communities must become more vibrant. Rick will work to improve the state’s city centers and create attractive living and working environments for its citizens. Rick supports the establishment of a proper mass transit backbone in the state.