The three people running together for McHenry County College Trustee have sent out a small postcard to advance their candidacy. It arrived in my mailbox today. The “Stop Tax Hikes” theme is emphasized again, along with their names: Ron Parrish … Continue reading
Mark Widhalm, a Delegate candidate for Ron Paul’s Presidential campaign, ran for Republican Precinct Committeeman in McHenry 3 as a write-in. He didn’t win, but was appointed to the spot. Now he has resigned. His resignation letter appears below: Mike … Continue reading
An email from Congressman Joe Walsh: Walsh’s Weekly Wrap-Up Dear Friend, Next Monday, July 30, Small Business Chairman Sam Graves will join me for a visit to Illinois’ 8th District. As Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, … Continue reading
Wonder why the Libertarians who went to the Illinois Republican Convention are dissatisfied with the folks who ran the Tinley Park gathering? I couldn’t find a way to ask for permission to reprint the following, but I wanted you to … Continue reading
Look at the online headline about the Chicago Tribune’s presidential preference poll: The results showed 35% for Romney 31% for Santorum 12% for Gingrich 7% for Paul The margin of error was +/- 4%, so the top two are statistically … Continue reading
I gave you the information passed on by Presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s Illinois Chairman here. Now, here’s what Santorum’s Illinois Coordinator Jon Zahm says, “Leadership from the Romney campaign (Dan Rutherford), Gingrich campaign (Bruce Hansen and Nick Provenzano), Paul campaign … Continue reading
Just got a call from Rick Santorum’s Illinois Chairman Al Salvi with the news that the waters have calmed in the land of Illinois Presidential sweepstakes. The challenges that Dan Rutherford’s Mitt Romney folks filed against delegate slates with too … Continue reading
The song, “Yes, We Have No Bananas,” runs through my mind as I write this story. I guess the word “objections” has the same number of syllables. If the objections are to be believed, Republicans handling Presidential campaigns in Illinois … 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
Coming off a third place showing in the Iowa caucus, Presidential candidate has filed his Illinois petitions for the popularity poll in the March 20th Illinois primary election. Third was not good enough to garner any delegates in Iowa. Neither … Continue reading
With one precinct left to report, I’m off to bed. The Mitt Romney petitions are already filed in Illinois. Rick Santorum’s supporters are still seeking petition passers before Friday’s filing deadline. The petition to put Santorum on the state’s public … 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
Into my inbox today arrived the results of the Rockford Tea Party online Presidential survey. To its credit, the organization reveals the number of participants–281. As you can see most were Republicans. Two-thirds self-identified themselves as such. Significantly, however, the … Continue reading
Here’s some information that might interest some McHenry County Blog readers: Leadership Institute Training for Pro-Liberty Activists January 12-13, 2013, DeKalb, Illinois Dear Liberty Supporters and Activists- Now that the election is over, the time has come for Ron Paul … Continue reading
Previously, McHenry County Blog published the names and hometowns of Delegate and Alternate candidates running in support of Congressman Ron Paul in the 6th Congressional District. In McHenry County, that means Algonquin Township. Here are the ones who will be … Continue reading
Cary Grade School 26 Board member Chris Jenner tops the candidates for Republican National Convention Delegate on the Ron Paul slate. The entire slate follows: Delegate candidates Chris Jenner – Cary Matthew Phillips – Lombard Robert J. Schlereth – Lake … Continue reading
This past Sunday I heard NPR interview Congressman Barney Frank. One of the things discussed was a cooperative effort he and Congressman Ron Paul have to find ways to save money in the Federal budget. What would be done with … Continue reading
We see a two-fer today. On the back window of this car next to a garbage truck is a Ron Paulfor President window sticker. On the back ledge is a Ron Paul yard sign long enough to almost cover the … Continue reading
This trailer was near where we parked at the Decatur Convention Center when we attended the Illinois Republican Convention. It was there even though John McCain had sewed up the nomination. Some Ron Paul supporters—the Republicans who showed the most … Continue reading
