Illinois House Democrats observed Susan B. Anthony’s birthday with the following Tweet: Funny how the Democrats forgot to remind people that Susan B. Anthony was opposed to abortion. Or maybe not. There is a Political Action Committee which supports Pro-Life … Continue reading
Category Archives: Democratic Party
While State Representative, I attended conventions of the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC, for short. In an informal conversation with a Mississippi State Rep., I was told that the law that allowed only the top two finishers in a primary … Continue reading
The following was written by Joseph Monack: Tonight I went to the McHenry County Democratic Party’s convention to see who they would nominate for their leadership positions in what’s shaking up to be a very good year for them. Their … Continue reading
Thanks to commenter Mark we can share the following analysis of political party activity around McHenry County: Number (and percentage) of precincts with a Precinct Committeeman candidate in the March 20, 2018 primary election, sorted by township and political party, as of … Continue reading
“We Ask America” Democratic Primary Poll Places Undecided, Pritzker On Top A phone poll of 811 likely Democratic primary voters conducted January 28th – 30th still leaves question on who will be chosen as the nominee. Progressive hopeful Daniel Biss … Continue reading
Coverage From the Media Can Make or Break Any Campaign President Trump’s victory in the primary was fueled with press coverage by a liberal media that thought Trump would fail in the general election against Hillary Clinton. Case in point, … Continue reading
Former Green Party candidate for McHenry County Board Frank Wedig has been joined by Carlos Acosta on the Democratic Party ticket in District 5. They will face off against the winners in the GOP primary, where the following are running: … Continue reading
Attending the Algonquin Township Board meeting Tuesday night was Michael Vijuk. He was wearing a badge that indicated he was running for the McHenry County Board. Sitting next to a local Democrat, I guessed that was his party. Afterwards he … Continue reading
Here’s a summary of the new taxes proposed by Senate Democrats: Individual income tax increased to 4.95% (currently 3.25%), a 53% increase. Corporate income tax to 7% (currently 5.25%), a 33% increase. Increases the Earned Income Tax Credit to 15% … Continue reading
I skimmed the Democrats income tax hike bill last night and am still astonished at their making tax collections retroactive to January 1, 2017. That information was posted here yesterday, but the audacity demonstrated still has me fuming. You can … Continue reading
A relatively new political group, McHenry County Progressives have posted an extensive sample ballot with their endorsements. Predictably all those running as Democrats in township elections are endorsed, as well as those deemed worthy who are running for non-partisan offices…which, … Continue reading
The only candidate for Algonquin Township Trustee who is a Democrat, Dominique Miller, has supporters distributing a postcard with her photo and those of three of the Republicans who won in the February primary election. Left out is Republican Precinct … Continue reading
Winners for Algonquin Township Trustee spots in the Republican Primary Election were Dan Shea – 2,757 Melissa Victor – 2,640 David Chapman – 2,599 Rachael Lawrence – 2,556 The top three vote-getters were endorsed by Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob … Continue reading
If you live in McHenry County Board District 3 or have read Democrat Diane Johnson’s campaign literature, you know she was on the Crystal Lake District 47 Elementary School Board for 18 years. I post this because there are commenters … Continue reading
Watching for things political in the Lake in the Hills Parade on Saturday morning brought a surprise. The Democrats came first behind a banner of McHenry County State’s Attorney candidate Ray Flavin. All were wearing tee shirts supporting Flavin’s candidacy. … Continue reading
Maybe I missed a story earlier, but the one I read that was run by the Northwest Herald after Hillary Clinton was named the Democrats’ Presidential candidate did not mention that McHenry County’s own State Rep. Jack Franks was a … Continue reading
On the way to Florida last summer we spent an extra day in Barren County, Kentucky. We stayed on the Interstate in Cave City, down the road from the county seat so we could visit area caverns, among them Mammoth Cave … Continue reading
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Illinois Democratic Party Chairman (and House Speaker) Mike Madigan is leery of Donald Trump’s candidacy for President. “Now that the Republicans have nominated Trump, or appear ready to, don’t rest on your laurels,” Madigan told … 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