The home next to the Chapel Hill Golf Course was identifiable by Joe Walsh for Congress recreational vehicle parked next to it.
Former Congressman Joe Walsh sent out the word to his volunteers locally and they showed up Saturday at his home for a “Meet & Greet” for Bill Prim.
Former Congressman Joe Walsh told his supporters that Bill Prim was the “reform candidate” for McHenry County Sheriff.
Former Congressman Joe Walsh told his supporters that Bill Prim was the “reform candidate” for McHenry County Sheriff.
Over one hundred had showed up when I left and there was an hour left of the reception.
A portion of those who crowded Bill and Helene Walsh’s patio. In the center of the photo, McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi can be seen shaking hands with Fox River Grove GOP Precinct Committeeman Andrew Gasser.
When he spoke, Walsh identified the former Des Plaines Police Commander and twenty-year Cary resident as the “reform candidate” for McHenry County Sheriff.
Hank Prim introduces his father, who looks on.
Then he turned the porch step over to Prim’s son Hank. The respect and love for his father was palpable.
And the son, who is off to college this fall, showed a great sense of humor in his references to growing up as a policeman’s son.
Bill Prim praises his son and Joe Walsh applauds.
After the father outlined his son’s high school accomplishments, including election to the Cary-Grove Student Council, I wondered if Hank might come back to McHenry County after graduation from college and run for office.
Prim spoke, emphasizing that his campaign would be “professional,” just as he promised to make his administration of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department professional.
Prim quoted a Texas Sheriff, who said,
“If you’re throwing dirt, you’re losing traction.”
Walsh then spoke to the crowd.
Joe Walsh promised to mobilize his McHenry County supporters for Bill Prim’s campaign.
He told of “Walsh Freedom,” a political organization he has started.
Cars line the road. A McHenry County Sheriff’s Department squad car drove by.
“We are going to put our McHenry County army together to get this guy elected.
Cars lined the road in front of Joe Walsh’ home almost to Chapel Hill Road.
“A guy like Bill Prim does not come around every day.”
The 2 Republican candidates for McHenry County sheriff posted their 2nd quarter campaign disclosure reports last night to the State Board of Elections. Andy Zinke had the better fundraising performance for the 4/1-6/30 reporting period, raising $14,925 compared to Bill Prim’s $7,195 (that’s an impressive 2-1 advantage). Zinke spent $7,709.76 compared with Prim’s $11,928.35.
Prim still leads with cash-on-hand through June 30th, with $36,069.34 in the bank compared with Zinke’s $26,760.78
Short of any independent polling by a credible pollster, campaign fundraising is the best indicator of support at this early stage of a campaign, followed by the number of volunteers supporting each candidate at local events. Prim seems to lead in both counts, so at the moment, Prim is leading this race.
The next fundraising period ends Septmeber 30th, when we’ll be watching how both candidates do with 3rd quarter fundraising when the numbers are made public come October.