A Little Plug

A little plug on behalf of the Sterling Corporation, the PR firm that helps pay for Mr. O's frozen pancake habit, in Friday's Detroit News article on the potential for a McCain-Romney ticket.

While the candidates were battling in public, their Michigan partisans were wrestling behind the scenes.

On one side was Yob, an early McCain supporter, who hoped his old-school, grass-roots style would again deliver Michigan -- a state McCain had won in 2000. Yob's son, John, a political consultant, was deeply involved as a top McCain campaign aide.

Pros on Romney's team

On the other side was Romney's formidable operation, led by some of the state's top elected GOP officials -- including most of the congressional delegation and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. His team was staffed by accomplished pros, such as the Sterling Corp., a Lansing-based firm specializing in campaigns and public relations.