If you watch the TV coverage of the Republican Presidential race cloesly, you can see Huntley resident Matt McNamara in the background. He’s usually standing next to or just behind the former Speaker. What’s he doing there? McNamara is providing … Continue reading
Category Archives: Newt Gingrich
You know the candidates for President don’t file their own petitions. Volunteers or paid staff do the work. McHenry County Blog has received two photos from candidates’ campaigns of those who went to the Springfield office of the Illinois State … Continue reading
A study done in Michigan convinced me that first, second and last place on the ballot are to be coveted, if there are lot of people running for an office. If there enough candidates, probably over 7 or 8, first … Continue reading
It will be what television stations talk about the night of March 20th. But it won’t get any delegates for anyone. It’s just a beauty contest. As of about 4 PM, Democrat Barack Obama and Republicans Newt Gingrich and New … Continue reading
When I reached out to the Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul campaigns, I was told that their Delegate petitions were pretty much ready to file. Figure they will be presented to the Illinois State Board of Elections toward the end … Continue reading
A press release from four days ago that I somehow missed. See below for all delegates and alternates running statewide: The Newt Gingrich campaign in Illinois is being organized statewide by a team of volunteers based in Barrington at this … Continue reading
The New Gingrich for President campaign has rolled out its web site. On it are petitions for all delegates seeking office. Those running for Delegate in the new 6th Congressional District are Carol Ann Parisi -Palatine Lori Carlson – Glen … Continue reading
A press release from the Newt Gingrich for President campaign: Newt Gingrich volunteers organize campaign for Illinois Primary Barrington, IL – The Newt 2012 campaign has arrived in Illinois for the March 20, 2012 Republican Primary Election. In just a … Continue reading
While Rick Santorum supporters are seeking delegate candidates, the campaigns of Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are seeking petition signatures. That’s what the following email from John McCrory, Vice Chairman of the McHenry County Republican Party writes, as you can … Continue reading
That’s the “heads up” from Mike Shorten, the Republican Precinct Committeeman who set it up. The meeting will be Wednesday night at 7. … Continue reading
The only firm that bothered to survey the 8th Congressional District race between Melissa Bean, Joe Walsh and Bill Scheurer (and predicted that Walsh could win) has polled Iowa again. We Ask America’s poll results and press release follow: Tracking … Continue reading
Nunda Township Republican Precinct Committeeman Mike Shorten has sent out an email indicating he wants to form a local Newt Gingrich for President organization. With Gingrich’s only local appearance having been a house part in the Barrington area and his … Continue reading
We Ask America, the only polling firm that called Joe Walsh’s victory over Melissa Bean, has surveyed Iowa Republicans. I thought you might find the results interesting, because Herman Cain is still a leader, even though people were questioned after … Continue reading
“I had anticipated only a 1 percent increase.” That’s what McHenry County State Senator Pam Althoff told the Northwest Herald for Monday’s edition. A one percent increase would increase the state income tax rate from 3% for individuals to 3.1%. … Continue reading