From the campaign of Congressman Peter Roskam: Casten tells WSJ he’s inspired by a sex columnist and activist who blackmailed a mayor Casten praises using “any means necessary” to win WHEATON, IL — The Wall Street Journal shadowed Sean Casten for an event, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Debate
From Peter Roskam’s campaign: In WTTW debate, Casten doubles down on bizarre admiration of sex columnist Dan Savage WHEATON, IL — Just days following an interview with The Wall Street Journal where Sean Casten bizarrely idealized controversial sex columnist Dan Savage, Casten sat in … 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
McHenry County Republican Party Chairman Sandra Salgado is inviting folks to the Johnsburg Moose Lodge to watch the Presidential Debate on Monday. Below is her message: Please join me and the rest of the McHenry County Republican Party for a … Continue reading
Hosted by Chris Yaeger, a Presidential Debate Party will be held at the Riverview Restaurant on Route 31 in Algonquin on Monday, September 26th. Details are below: Meet and Greet: Chad Koppie, candidate for U.S. Senate with the Constitution Party … Continue reading
Each Saturday, the Northwest Herald has followed the example of the Daily Herald and published a series of “Thumbs Up” and “Thumbs Down” in place of an editorial. Today McHenry County’s paper of record said, “Thumbs Down,” to candidates who … Continue reading
An article comment Republican McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup: I have also asked Mr. Franks to a standard debate and he has refused. The format of the League affairs are not the best, I would agree. However there … Continue reading
This scorching comment from Republican Precinct Committeeman John Radke appeared under the story about Jack Franks stiffing the McHenry County League of Women Voters: Where was Franks? The empty seat was as empty as his promises. What is Jackie boy … Continue reading
A member of the McHenry County League of Women Voters told me today that State Rep. Jack Franks is expected to be a no-show at Monday nights candidate forum. For some reason, “Chicken George” from “Roots” came to mind. Although … Continue reading
The following is reprinted from the Prairie Star Sentinel with permission. The blog is about politics. It features news and opinions with emphasis on issues facing Illinois, and extra emphasis on McHenry County. ‘Lying Jack Franks’ Chickens Out of Forum In … Continue reading
This arrived almost two weeks ago from Democratic candidate for State Representative Nancy Zettler. It was bundled with another message which I posted. Didn’t want to put them both up the same day. Here is Zettler’s response to Republican Allen … Continue reading
In a press release run nowhere but on McHenry County Blog, GOP candidate for County Board Chairman Mike Walkup called his opponent State Rep. Jack Franks “Lying” Jack Franks. It apparently set Franks off. The release compared the Democratic National … Continue reading
A press release from Democratic Party State Rep. candidate Nancy Zettler. Zettler is running to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon. Nancy Zettler Challenges Opponent Allen Skillicorn to Reject PAC’s Negative Campaigning And Debate Her On the Issues In the run … Continue reading
This is the stairway to the garage under the Old State Capitol building. It is the one that Rod Blagojevich took to avoid walking past me and Jim-Rod, the Two-Headed Chicken. There are two entrances to the Old State Capitol. … Continue reading
Below is an email interchange between Steve Reick, who has filed petitions for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the district Jack Franks now holds. An ally of Franks, Jeff Lichte, has also filed Republican petitions. Reick’s petitions have … Continue reading
Several commenters have expressed frustration at the screening process at League of Women Voters forums. I can’t tell you how frustrated I was when a question I submitted asking whether each candidate would vote to hike property taxes ended up … Continue reading
Tueday night’s Algonquin Township Presidential Debate Watching Party was previously announced. Details are here, but it is at Crystal Lake’s Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant from 6:30 to 9. All are welcome, but, since there is space for only 50 people, an … 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
Tonight local Republicans have three places to be McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller is holding a fundraiser in Huntley’s Parkside Pub from 5-8 (details here). The Algonquin Township Republican Party is holding a Presidential Debate Party in Lake in … Continue reading
The Algonquin Township Republican Party will hold a Presidential Debate Party at Moretti’s in Lake in the Hills on September 16th. Only sixty people are able to fit into the room, so the first sixty to say they are coming … Continue reading