An astute political observer noted that Republican Precinct Committee have more power being thrust in their hands at Saturday’s 9 AM meeting of the GOP Central Committee than they have ever had before.
Indeed, in times past, Precinct Committee have been asked to and have endorsed candidates for statewide public office, but the endorsements, but those endorsements had as much influence as all the elected officials who individually endorsed appointed State Rep. Kent Gaffney in the spring primary election.
Leslie Schermerhorn
There have been times when Central Committee members have nominated fall candidates for McHenry County Regional Superintendent of Schools.
This happened with Leslie Schermerhorn last month.
But she was the only candidate who met the qualifications.
I remember its happening once before with the same office.
There were actually two qualified candidates desiring the nomination, but the Establishment candidate easily won.
Jack Franks
Tonya Franklin
Saturday, Precinct Committeemen will have the chance to select two “63rd District Representative Committeemen,” who, if the Committeemen who called the meeting have their way, will then nominate Tonya Franklin to run for State Representative against “Chainsaw Jack” Franks, a Democrat who has had no GOP opposition for two out of the last three elections.
Getting the nomination, however, is not enough to get Franklin on the ballot.
She and supporters will have to get 500 “good” signatures in less than two days, because the signatures and other paperwork have to be delivered in Springfield by Monday afternoon.
So, it’s a long shot, but, if she doesn’t succeed, McHenry County Republican Party Chairman Bill LeFew in 2006 and Mike Tryon in 2008 and 2012 will have managed to leave the office vacant on the ballot three out of four election cycles.
No candidate recruited. (In 2010, McHenry Grade School and Library Board member John O’Neill pretty much decided to run on his own. There wasn’t an overwhelming amount of support for his candidacy.)
There could just be another empowering meeting for GOP Committeemen this summer.
Sheriff Keith Nygren could still decide to retire.
If he does so by some day I can’t remember in July, the Central Committee would be tasked with slating a candidate in the fall election.
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Cal this is kinda getting Old…
Melissa, agreed on much of Cal’s post has gotten old.
Melissa, you show a maturity and wisdom far beyond your years.
He is setting up a scenario.
Sometimes he has to repeat because some people do not alway connect the dots.
To those of us that are diligent about reading the blog can find it tedious, but so many add ons need the refresher or repeats.
Be patient, Cal know what he is doing.
You crybabies just be quiet and take a seat – watch the fireworks of you don’t want to be a part of the show.
Nothing is getting old, stuff like this needs to be continually repeated in order to effectively get to the masses.
There’s too much ass-kissing and fear around here.
Melissa, if I did not know better, I would think that you do not want anyone to run against Jack Franks.
Oh yeah I don’t want anyone to run against Jack Franks…..
I’m a committeeman who aggreed to be part of the special meeting…..
I’m just saying after reading this constantly and its mainly the insulting comments that people are putting up towards everyone,it get real old…
What happened to classy, clean campaigning?
Or…. We just identified another mike tryon operative.
Interesting.
Well said! Keep up the great reporting Cal!
“McHenry county combine watcher says:
05/30/2012 at 10:47 am
He is setting up a scenario.
Sometimes he has to repeat because some people do not alway connect the dots.
To those of us that are diligent about reading the blog can find it tedious, but so many add ons need the refresher or repeats.
Be patient, Cal know what he is doing.”
John Doe, I work as a voluteer for Republican Party in the State of IL…. MIke Tryon maybe my “boss” but if you haven’t visted my webiste,you should…
Why? because I have an article that questions the Republican party.
I believe that the people need to be educated on local government and as a 19 year old Precinct Committeeman that has been my goal ever since i was elected.
I dislike Jack Franks and openly said we need to do something about him on Mike Shorten’s Radio show.
My opinion though is that I will vote to have Tonya Franklin run even if I believe she isn’t a great candidate and would need a miracle to win against the man.
You can insult and hate the Republican party and Mike Tryon all you want!
If you’re not doing something, like walking your area to find precinct Committeeman for these open positions, then your just as bad as some of these other Precinct committeeman that don’t even walk their area.
Classy, nice people might not seem to get far these days but they do, because most of them are doing the job they should be as a citizen of the United States.
That job is educating the people who have the real power and that power is the right to vote.
It’s spelled “you’re”
I type fast for a young person.Thank you for finding a grammatical error in my comment. I hope you have a blessed day and learn something today.
Well there John Doe; if we are nitpicking then looking at your own postings…the word is IF not spelled OF?
05/30/2012 at 12:18 pm
“watch the fireworks OF you don’t want to be a part of the show.”
05/30/2012 at 1:02 pm
“Or…. We just identified another mike tryon operative.”
John, are you speed writing in Ebonics or don’t you capitalize proper names and use correct grammar? WE HAVE…..
We all make mistakes and heaven knows that English and composition is not my strong suit, but I hate it when one commenter decides to criticize the syntax and grammatical errors or someone else rather than the message.
My personal opinion is that we need TERM LIMITS.
Term limits for EVERY elected office from County Board, Sheriff or State Representative or Governor.
Complacency breeds contempt.
These people obtain a piece of power, become addicted to it and abuse it.
Actually agree with you Justin.
When there are limits it is more difficult to fulfill the payback promises.
Hope I did not make a spelling error!
Looks like you all are MAD with your collective panties in a bunch.
To john doe – LOL, good start at a troll, you got everyone pissypants
To Melissa – you’re clearly a tryon fangirl. he’s not your BOSS. thats just stupid.
To Justin – an equal LOL
To everyone else – do the right thing. stop crying like poopypants toddlers and do something about it.
Has anyone ever thought that some people might not have a side?
Nor do they want to pick one?
Clearly being a lone ranger is outdated…
Guess I’m not that cool then…
Thanks Boss. I’ll take that as a complement. I always like to use some satirical humor.