In this final article about 8th District United States Representative-elect Joe Walsh’s first post- concession speech press conference, Greg Hinz of Crain’s Chicago Business asks about the “talk of a deal that all of the Bush tax cuts will be … Continue reading
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In today’s article, newly-elected Congressman Joe Walsh talks about his election coalition and the role that Tea Party groups had in it. Walsh was specifically asked about the participation of the Palatine Tea Party and the Republican Assembly of Lake … Continue reading
This third installment starts with a question from AP about the National Republican Party’s ignoring his 8th District race, certainly a solid fact. The Chicago Associated Press reporter asked, “Why do you think you didn’t get support from national Republicans? … Continue reading
Yesterday, Congressman Joe Walsh’s statement and questions about committee assignments and climate control were covered. Today the extent of Walsh’s mandate is discussed. The U.S. Representative-elect was asked about his 290 out of 200,000 vote margin. With the premise that … Continue reading
So, what’s a Congressman-elect’s first press conference like? For Joe Walsh’s, I was allowed to listen in and even ask questions, if I wished. My fingers tried to keep up with Walsh. What follows is what I got down. “I … Continue reading