Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder, center, waves to supporters at his election-night event after the day's primary election, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in Ypsilanti, Mich. Snyder edged out Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and U.S. Congressman Pete Hoekstra to face Democratic nominee, and Lansing, Mich. Mayor Virg Bernero, in the November general election. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)