Ms. Prestia, I recall from last Saturday’s Support President Trump rally you and your friend posing around a sign that had a 2-part message, both along Randall Road and from the door of a truck nicknamed “the Beast”, and your response reminded me how you are half-way to the sign’s message. And you know the truth which part of the message I am talking about.

Unlike you, I have no biases because I am not backing a candidate in IL-14, so I am free to see the brilliance of what Catalina for Congress did and must admit, I was shocked and awed, especially when their campaign confirmed what God had already revealed to me and gave me the ability to see and know before I confirmed it.

Seeing the kind of reactions you and the other commenter (of the 1st 2) had also showed me how God has gifted my writing to generate the kinds of heartfelt reactions that prompted the two of you to respond. And just think about the reactions of all of the readers who did not write a comment.

Ms. Prestia, you’re still supporting James Marter in the 14th, right?

As you know, he’s a graduate of Purdue University.

Ask him, or look up or if you too are a graduate of Purdue remember, the story of how Purdue made the “Boilermaker” their mascot.

Because what Catalina for Congress did is basically the same.

And the only one doing the real groveling is you, Ms. Prestia.

You have displayed the fear that you and many others have displayed, and even the Democrats, Leftists, Socialists have about Catalina Lauf.

The Leftists to some extent, I understand because they see something in Lauf makes them fear Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s reelection chances if she is to face Lauf in the general election, which is probably why a known Democrat operative joined the petition objection against her as a co-objector.

But some Republicans’ and some conservatives’ fears to this date puzzle me.

Yours I have begun to understand, but my article did not inspire the fear and the hatred you displayed, it was your own fears.

Maybe you should invest some time in exploring your own fears, as it will make the very likely chance your candidate will not win the nomination, and will help you accept reality quicker if the winner of the nomination is Catalina Lauf.

Oh, I always remember, and I hope you always remember the reminder in Galatians 6:7 that God will not be mocked.

You have exposed nothing and I’m no hypocrite, so cut the mocking/false witness.

I made it clear it was the Underwood “enamel pin”.

I guess I recognize an enamel pin is something more than a traditional campaign button/pin.

Fair enough to say, in my opinion, an enamel pin is a campaign button on steroids.

OK TheJohnsburger at 9:39AM:

I do not know why you are calling Catalina Lauf a “carpet bagger”, since she’s registered to vote in Woodstock and was born and raised in Woodstock.

Given none of the candidates in this race have laid out detailed policy positions on the major issues, I have to go by what I’ve seen, so this is what I’ve seen out of Lauf over the other 6 candidates, plausible or otherwise.

And the “this is what I’ve seen” is two-fold:

1) Electability. The Republican primary is about nominating the Republican who can beat Congresswoman Lauren Underwood on 11/3/2020, not about who’s the most conservative, who’s lived in the same house longer, or who’s the had the most success in business and/or government. Since day 1 back in late August, Lauf has brought people into her camp both in district and across the country, as evidenced by her social media following, particularly in Twitter. Her earned media would be estimated in the $1.25 million to $2 million range. We won’t know her 4th quarter campaign contribution receipts until the end of the month at the latest, but if 3rd quarter is any indication, her 4th quarter will be a good one and keep her competitive. and,

2) Lauf takes it to Underwood most effectively. To date, I’ve seen none of the candidates take it to Underwood as well as Lauf, with the possible exception of Sue Rezin. Right now, even more than impeachment, Underwood has shown some real vulnerability on the Qassem Soleimani administration of justice by President Trump and the military. Underwood’s statement last Friday night was weak with ingratitude to the ones who brought a lead terrorist to face justice. Lauf has not let up, and in a general election campaign when the Republican nominee is one-on-one for 7 1/2 months with Underwood, Lauf has shown she can not only go the distance, but win the 15-round fight.

By all means, tell me something about one of the other candidates that proves me wrong. This is a case where I will not mind being proven wrong, provided your position can stand up to discernment.

Ms. Jennifer, do not be too harsh on some of the people posting comments.

Any feelings of hatred are based on fear, and Catalina Lauf for some reason makes some people very afraid.

They do not understand, but in time, and sooner than they think, they will know the truth, and as the Scriptures says, the truth will set them free.

Billy Bob, the campaign, and the numerous debates/forums taking place between now and March 17, will provide ample opportunity to see how Ms. Lauf, and all the candidates, perform under pressure.

Right now, I know of three, but I am sure there will be more:

1) January 22 at MCC
2) January 30th in Batavia
3) February 10 in Bolingbrook

Nos. 1 & 3 are being done by the Republican Party, and No. 2 by the League of Women Voters.

Watching Lauf discuss issues in Twitter is quite revealing, because she, and not her consultants, controls what is said.

She has really taken Underwood to task over Underwood’s position on General Soleimani’s facing justice by order of President Trump, especially Underwood’s inadequate response published last Friday.

As said above, I wish all of the candidates will be forthcoming on their policy/position statement papers, to see the depth they will deal with the issues, but compete with Underwood on those issues to convince general election voters to flip the 14th district.

We will wait and see.