Under the Sunday article about the election of McHenry County Democratic Party Chair Kristina Zahorik as head of the Illinois Democratic Party Chairs’ Association, “An American” has this to say: Oh please. The Bernie people endorsed her opponent, Alison Squires, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Bernie Sanders
As the McHenry County Democratic Party celebrates socialism in Woodstock across the street from where Socialist Party Presidential candidate Eugene Debs served time in the County Jail , Ersel Schuster, former McHenry County Board member, shares her opinion: Socialism, Is … Continue reading
Take a look at how one of Algonquin Township’s most progressive Kathryn Potter Democrats thinks of Jack Franks: … Continue reading
Below are the results of the Mock Election put on by the McHenry County League of Women Voters at the Huntley High School. Here are the number of students who voted from each grade: 9th – 267 10th – 268 … Continue reading
Yesterday Republicans in Algonquin’s Founders Day Parade were featured. Today we look at the Democrats. Behind the banner was a young man carrying a “Thank You Bernie” sign, plus one opposed to the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement being pushed by … Continue reading
This year, as in 2008, State Rep. Jack Franks was a big Hillary Clinton supporter. Had he supported fellow legislator Barack Obama, he probably could have been a Federal Judge by now (or at least a Magistrate Judge). When one … Continue reading
More than two hours after the extended hour 8:30 poll closing, McHenry County Clerk posted the first election results. At least that’s when I first noticed them. It was 16 out of 212 precincts. Just in the two in person … Continue reading
Here are the Democratic Party Primary Election results from those who voted in person at Crystal Lake’s Main Beach House: … Continue reading
Here’s an email from local Bernie Sanders leader SP Gibbons Hi Bernie Supporters! The Chicago Tribune released a poll yesterday showing that Hillary is leading 67% to Bernie’s 25% in Illinois! http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-2016-democrat-president-primary-clinton-sanders-met-0308-20160308-story.html We all saw what impact our volunteer swarm … Continue reading
Here’s the message that has been sent out seeking parade participants: Mar 12: March for Bernie in the Dundee Township/East and West Dundee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Join us Saturday, March 12th for the Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade … Continue reading
As I have written previously, I have seen no Democratic Party presidential activity in McHenry County, except for Bernie Sanders. Tonight, as I was driving to Outback Steakhouse, I saw Sanders’ signs at the corner of Route 14 and Virginia … Continue reading
Patrick Gibbons has sent you an invitation to ‘Jan 23rd address with Bernie- Algonquin/ LITH/ Dist 6’ — click here to view the invitation and submit your response: https://go.berniesanders.com/page/event/detail/4xz9 — The political revolution that we’ve built is approaching a critical juncture. The … Continue reading
Here’s the information: Our group is hosting a 2nd Debate Watch Party in East Dundee, IL. The event is at 7:30pm on Saturday, Nov.14th at Bandido Barney’s Beach Club & Bordello in their upstairs private party room. The event is … Continue reading
From the local Bernie Sanders for President supporters: Our 1st Debate Watching Party in Algonquin was a big success! We had a large turnout and are hoping for a repeat with your help! You’ll be able to listen to the … Continue reading
You may remember that Bernie Sanders for President supporters had a tent at the McHenry County Fair. There was nothing for Hillary Clinton. The Sanders supporters were enthusiastic and I love intensity in politics! Tonight the supporters will gather at … Continue reading
Going outside the exhibit halls is a bit like looking for free range chickens. The first “non-caged” political entity was the Huntley Area Tea Party tent. The group was conducted a penny presidential poll. I was told there was a … Continue reading
Upwards of 75 union members and sympathizers gathered at the Woodstock Square at noon to condemn Governor Bruce Rauner, billionaires and Republicans. The 60-70 union members marched to the Square where a sign was placed in front of those standing … Continue reading