Contested State Rep. Primary Candidates Appear in Crystal Lake – Part 1

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

“Two Guys and a Woman ” Call to Invite folks to 7 PM Candidates’ Night at MCC

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

Illinois Tea Party Endorses Danielle Rowe for State Representative

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

McSweeney Has $28,000 in Bank as of Year’s Start, Raises $143,000 in Last Quarter of 2011

$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

All But One Expected McHenry County State Rep. Candidates’ Petitions Filed

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

McSweeney’s Effort to Dampen Contributions to Opponents

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

McSweeney’s 3rd Mailing Hits the Streets, about Property Taxes

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

Danielle Rowe Officially Announces for State Rep.

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

Republican Politics at Port Edward

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

Bean is Chickening Out on Debates with Joe Walsh and Bill Scheurer

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

Would Any Congressman or Congresswoman Want No Income Verification, No Down Payment Mortgages to Be Public Policy?

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

Steve Greeberg Challens Melissa Bean to a Debate

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

Steve Greeberg Challens Melissa Bean to a Debate

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