David Bonior, university professor of labor studies and former Democratic congressman, says future elections in Michigan won't be easy for the incumbents, but that Gov. Jennifer Granholm is a popular governor who's a wonderful communicator. "The numbers aren't good in terms of employment and economic development, but she's a forceful figure in her own right and I think she will be difficult to beat." Bonior also said first-term U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow has served her constituency and her state "tremendously well."