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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder Hires Spin Doctors for Flint Health Crisis
(He even outsourced this job!!!!!)
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, under intense fire for his handling of the Flint water emergency, has hired an out-of-state public relations firm that specializes in crisis management.
Mercury LLC, which bills itself as a "high stakes public strategy firm," said in a statement that it is not being paid with state funds.
"Due to the intense media demand and severity of this issue, we are assisting the Governor's team so that they are able to dedicate their focus and resources to helping the people of Flint," Mercury said in an email.
There was no immediate word from Snyder's office on the scope of Mercury's duties or who is paying the firm, which has offices from New York to London, but none in Michigan.
A Mercury vice president sent out an email Friday with links to news stories that highlighted failures by the Environmental Protection Agency in Flint and contained positive coverage of Snyder.
Snyder appeared Friday morning on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" and blamed "career civil service people" for "terrible decisions" that led to thousands of children being exposed to lead for months after Flint's water supply was switched to save money.
"We have to live with the consequences," he said. "They work for me so I accept that responsibility, and we're going to fix this problem."
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/michigan-gov-rick-snyder-hires-spin-doctors-flint-health-crisis-n502371
randys1
(16,286 posts)I just dont know how this guy isnt in jail yet.
Siwsan
(26,308 posts)In fact, I think I might just shoot off an email to my state senator, tonight!
wheniwasincongress
(1,307 posts)very soft interview preceded by Mika literally saying, "we think you're a really good man." kid you not.
Siwsan
(26,308 posts)Or kicked my television. Damn.
Vinca
(50,319 posts)Someone has to get their mitts on his 2013 emails and find out what he and his appointed manager discussed.
old guy
(3,284 posts)He has the corporate media to do it for him for free!
B Calm
(28,762 posts)career civil service people must of had made the decision for state government to take over local Flint government.
lpbk2713
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gratuitous
(82,849 posts)If I were a betting man, I'd bet that Gov. Snyder will be spending top dollar for Mercury LLC. Compare and contrast how profligate his administration is in other areas of government spending.
Octafish
(55,745 posts)...like lead in Michigan's children.