It was during the Sean Hannity Show that I heard an ad on the TV in the other room Wednesday night. I didn’t get time to get a photo, but thought you might like to know that a little less … Continue reading
Category Archives: David McSweeney
Danielle Rowe asks Governor Pat Quinn a $1,340 tax cut by repealing the Democrats 67% income tax hike in the video below. It’s a bit long, just over 4 minutes, but interesting. She asks Quinn if he has forgotten what … Continue reading
Filed Saturday with the Illinois State Board of Elections is the receipt of $17,000 by State Rep. Kent Gaffney in his effort to fend off the challenges of David McSweeney and Danielle Rowe. Here’s where the money came from: $10,000 … Continue reading
Nobody had a clue about one question asked by an audience member, so, before jotting down a few notes about what the three candidates said at the McHenry County Young Republicans Candidates’ Night, let me share the topic: “the corruption … Continue reading
This morning at breakfast at Andy’s Family Restaurant, my two companions told me of a robo-calls they had both received. Naturally, I asked what it had been about. One had hung up almost immediately and had no idea. The other … Continue reading
A press release from Danielle Rowe about the Illinois Tea Party endorsing her for State Representative. She is running against incumbent Kent Gaffney and fellow challenger Dave McSweeney: Danielle Rowe Endorsed by Illinois Tea Party Danielle Rowe, Republican Candidate for … Continue reading
$143,646 donated to the Dave McSweeney campaign during the last three months of 2011 and $116,271.49 spent. $20,290.02 owed, most to Majority Strategies of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, but $7,500 to the candidate himself. All but $1,596 of McSweeney’s contributions … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate David McSweeney: A Personal Statement from David McSweeney Today I filed objections to the petitions submitted by my opponents, Kent Gaffney and Danielle Rowe. I have taken this step in order to sustain … Continue reading
There are no surprises in McHenry County State Rep. races, except that 52nd District Republican candidate Danielle Rowe did not file on the first day. There is no indication that she is not going to file and, assuming there is … Continue reading
State Rep. candidate David McSweeney did something that might seem strange on the surface. He released the results of a 300-person poll to a publication that costs about $300 a year. That’s Rick Miller’s Capitol Fax. Although most people probably … Continue reading
Real estate tax burdens were the topic of State Rep. candidate Dave McSweeney’s third direct mail piece. The text reads, It’s a sign of the times… Property taxes skyrocketing, even as home values go down. Illinois workers searching for jobs … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate Danielle Rowe follows. She is running against appointed State Rep. Kent Gaffney and David McSweeney. This is the seat previously held by Mark Beaubien. Danielle Rowe Announces Candidacy for State Representative Wauconda, IL … Continue reading
Port Edward has pleasant memories for me all the way back to visiting the Algonquin Jaycees back in the late 1960’s. Then it was only a small corner bar at Harrison and Route 62. Algonquin Founders Days luncheons, fund raisers, … Continue reading
When State Rep. Mark Beaubien died, he was replaced by his budget aide, Kent Gaffney. McHenry County GOP Chairman Mike Tryon voted for him, as did Barrington Township Committeeman Gene Dawson. Lake County Republican Chairman Bob Cook supported another candidate. … Continue reading
While Alexi Giannoulias and Mark Kirk will debate for the U.S. Senate, Melissa Bean doesn’t want to have any debates with Joe Walsh and Bill Scheurer for the U.S. House. She is following Rod Blagojevich’s and Jim Ryan’s lead in … Continue reading
People sometimes wonder how the gigantic mortgage mess got created in the first place? My CPA gave me a article in October, 2008, pinning, to my satisfaction, the responsibility on the Bill Clinton administration. People say no Congressman or Congresswoman … Continue reading
Two years ago, 8th congressional district incumbent Congresswoman Melissa Bean debated Republican David McSweeney and Moderate Party candidate Bill Scheurer once. That debate was the day after Labor Day and sponsored by the Northwest Herald. Newspapers wrote about the gloves … Continue reading
Two years ago, 8th congressional district incumbent Congresswoman Melissa Bean debated Republican David McSweeney and Moderate Party candidate Bill Scheurer once. That debate was the day after Labor Day and sponsored by the Northwest Herald. Newspapers wrote about the gloves … Continue reading
Are you under 35 and want to get involved in the presidential campaign for John McCain? Here are the details: Friday, March 14th 5:30pm Young Professionals Event (under 35)Hilton Chicago720 South Michigan, Chicago, ILPam Kinsey, 847-446-9102$100 per person “We have … Continue reading
Are you under 35 and want to get involved in the presidential campaign for John McCain? Here are the details: Friday, March 14th 5:30pm Young Professionals Event (under 35)Hilton Chicago720 South Michigan, Chicago, ILPam Kinsey, 847-446-9102$100 per person “We have … Continue reading