The following is a press release from the Nunda Township Republican Central Committee. The photos were taken by Tessa Shorten. This past Monday, February 13th, 2012 the Nunda Township Republican Central Committee sponsored a Candidate Forum for precinct committeemen, captains … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog told you that State Senator Dan Duffy was one of two State Senators who voted 100% of the time with the way the Illinois Policy Institute wanted State Senators to vote Today, we’ll look at local … Continue reading
Every once in a while I check out recent campaign contributions to the three candidates in the 52nd State Rep. race. Today, I found the following contributions to State Rep. Kent Gaffney from the Health Care Council of Illinois, all … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate Danielle Rowe follows. She is running against appointed incumbent Kent Gaffney and David McSweeney. DANIELLE ROWE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE WITH THE POLITICAL COURAGE TO REFORM PUBLIC SECTOR PENSIONS ISLAND LAKE – Danielle … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Kent Gaffney: Gaffney Files Legislation to Repeal Income Tax Increase Springfield, IL… On January 13th, 2011, State Representative Kent Gaffney (R-Lake Barrington) introduced House Bill 5828 that will repeal the tax increase. “While other … Continue reading
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
A press release from State Rep. candidate David McSweeney about a survey he just took: Subject: Survey results The following are results from a survey among N=301 Republican primary voters in Illinois House District 52. This survey was conducted February … Continue reading
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
A press release from Team Nunda: Nunda Township GOP Leaders Endorse Kent Gaffney for State Representative Fox River Grove, IL – A group of Nunda Township Republican leaders, including all four Nunda Township Trustees, have endorsed Kent Gaffney in the … Continue reading
Mailboxes in the 52nd State Representative District have already received a number of pieces from candidate Dave McSweeney. None have been sent by the third candidate, Danielle Rowe. Being slightly outside that district, I have to rely on the candidates … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Kent Gaffney: Barrington Township Republican Organization Endorses Kent Gaffney for State Representative Barrington, IL – The Barrington Township Republican Organization has endorsed State Representative Kent Gaffney (R-Lake Barrington) for the Republican nomination for State … Continue reading
This is the second article on the McHenry County Young Republicans 52nd District State Representative District Candidates’ Forum at Crystal Lake’s McHenry County College. The first is here. Another interesting exchange involved abortion. Both David McSweeney and Daniele Rowe said … 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
Last Saturday night at 7 the County Board candidates you see above gathered at McHenry County College to present their credentials and answer questions. Tonight, three aspirants to fill the full term of the late State Rep. Mark Beaubien will … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Kent Gaffney: Algonquin Township GOP Chair Endorses Kent Gaffney for State Representative Fox River Grove, IL – State Representative Kent Gaffney (R-Lake Barrington) has earned another endorsement for the Republican nomination for State Representative … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Kent Gaffney: Gaffney signs on to Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights Constitutional Amendment Springfield, IL… In an effort to protect crime victims across the State of Illinois, State Representative Kent Gaffney (R-Lake Barrington) has … Continue reading
A press release from Kent Gaffney: Gaffney bill would reduce burden on consumers & merchants Springfield, IL… A new law that took effect on January 1st of this year is already causing headaches for consumers and merchants across Illinois. Public … Continue reading
In 2012, the $5,000 contributions pretty much belonged to State Rep. candidate Dave McSweeney. His non-incumbent opponent Danielle Rowe picked up three such checks at her recent fund raiser. $5,000 – Empowering Children PAC, Chicago $5,000 – Liberty PAC – … Continue reading
