Thaddeus McCotter, a Livonia congressman, announced to a Michigan rock festival crowd tonight he's seeking the Republican nomination for president, saying the future of the country is not big government but self government.
Joined on stage with his wife and two children (a third was at work - something, he said, all Americans should have the opportunity to do), McCotter laid out his principles of liberty, sovereignty, security and prosperity to a festival crowd of more than 400 people who were unsure about his presidential chances.
"While it is a hard road ahead, we will have better days and we will start now," McCotter said.
Much of crowd was here for an outdoor freedom festival sponsored by a local conservative radio station and not for him. But by the end of his 10-minute speech, the crowd clapped and cheered for the congressman, waving McCotter 2012 signs passed out earlier in the day.
With temps topping the 90s and the sky darkening, McCotter waved off supporters in the front row when they started chanting "Thad, Thad!"
"Remember: the storms are coming," said McCotter, who's known for deadpan humor.
Immediately after the speech, McCotter picked up his American flag themed guitar and jammed with the band for a song.
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