Capitol Fax has an annual series of recognition one of which recognizes legislators. This year, State Rep. David McSweeney won top honors on the Republican side of the House of Representatives. Here is what was written here: The 2018 Golden … Continue reading
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After a Friend of McHenry County Blog discovered that tens of thousands of votes cast on Election Day did not make it to McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan’s web site or election results, I emailed Rich Miller of Capitol Fax … Continue reading
After a Friend of McHenry County Blog discovered that tens of thousands of votes cast on Election Day did not make it to McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan’s web site or election results, I emailed Rich Miller of Capitol Fax … Continue reading
After a Friend of McHenry County Blog discovered that tens of thousands of votes cast on Election Day did not make it to McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan’s web site or election results, I emailed Rich Miller of Capitol Fax … Continue reading
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: After NBC’s gubernatorial debate, Rich Miller of Capitol Fax posted an online poll asking the internet who he thought won. The last time I checked the poll, Pritzker was in the mid 40’s, … Continue reading
Thanks to Capital Fax for the following information on the predicted chances of challenged Republican congressmen of retaining their seats: … Continue reading
An article from Illinois Leaks, reprinted with permission: Algonquin Township – Road District funds for political newsletter subscription BY KIRK ALLEN ON MAY 2, 2018 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) McHenry Co. (ECWd) –When we started the Edgar County Watchdogs our Board of Directors made it very … Continue reading
State Rep. Steve Reick’s reaction to the sexual harassment revelations in Springfield have made the big time. Capitol Fax Blog features plenty of comments today under the headline Rep. Reick says he will refuse to take sexual harassment training The … Continue reading
From CapitolFax comes this “Golden Horseshoe” award for Best Republican State Senators to the two women who represent parts of McHenry County: The 2015 Golden Horseshoe Awards for Best State Senator… – Republican go to……Senators Karen McConnaughay and Pam Althoff … Continue reading
Political news is normaly slow in December, so CapitolFax Publisher Rich Miller instituted Golden Horseshoe awards. A horseshoe is a Springfield-only meal consisting of french fries, some meat or fish covered with cheese sauce. In the category for Best Republican … Continue reading
One of the most widely-read political blogs in Illinois has published most of the story below this one. While it contains no information that McHenry County Blog readers haven’t seen, the comments might be of interest. Here is the link: … Continue reading
This photo is featured on Capitol Fax today. Caption contest! Wednesday, Oct 14, 2015 * Rep. Jack Franks marching in the October 11th Settlers Day Parade in Marengo… Here are the comments so far. (Feel free to add you own … Continue reading
Rich Miller, the man who writes Capitol Fax is undoubtedly a Democrat. One can tell by the slant on his posts. Today, he pats State Rep. Jack Franks on the back for his anti-tax voting record. “Franks has never voted … Continue reading
Rich Miller has cornered the Illinois market on “inside dopester” reporting on his Capitol Fax more or less daily report and his web site. He’s a liberal and, taking that into account, one can gain information from his stories without … Continue reading
That used to be what Republicans hoped was a joke that Chicago Democrats supposedly said. Now, a group called Rock the Vote has adopted the slogan. Hard to believe, but take a look below: This photo was found here on … Continue reading
Kerry Lester, in a post on the Daily Herald Blog, is reporting that the National Republican Campaign Committee has bought “$457,785 reservation on cable stations running from Oct. 5 through Election Day.” Only yesterday, Capitol Fax Blog was relaying information … Continue reading
The Question of the Day Wednesday on Capitol Fax Blog was Who is the worst politician in Illinois? Locals with nominations were Joe Walsh Jack Franks The first of many comments about Joe Walsh was KGB – Wednesday, Jun 13, … Continue reading
Capitol Fax, the best source of political news with a state government focus, had a question today that some might use to define its readership. Rich Miller asked, “Do your favor immediate repeal of last year’s state income tax hike?” … Continue reading
Rich Miller selected half of the photo you see above for a caption contest on his Capitol Fax Blog. You can guess which half. And, if you can’t look below: I pointed out that the original photo is better than … Continue reading
Thanks to Capitol Fax Blog for the link to Public Opinion Strategies memo describing its poll findings in the 11th district race between Democrat incumbent Debbie Halvorson and challenger Adam Kinzinger. 51%-40% for the Republican with the ratio getting better … Continue reading