An automated phone call Wednesday night asked if one was likely to vote for “Democrat Jack Franks” or “Republican Mike Walkup.” When a Friend of McHenry County Blog indicated a vote for Walkup, Jack Franks’ voice came on thanking him … Continue reading
A press release from Joe Walsh: Rep. Walsh: Stop Voter Fraud Introduces bill requiring photo-ID at the polls WASHINGTON- Today Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) introduced the Federal Elections Integrity Act, which requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID to … Continue reading
I’ve written previously that McHenry County will gain congressional clout because those of us who live in Algonquin Township will be represented by U.S. Representative Peter Roskam, assuming no court challenge is successful. Recently I’ve been thinking how McHenry County … Continue reading
So, what’s this got to do with McHenry County. Just an excuse to offer this observation: Voter turnout this year will be so low that any candidate can still win. It would surprise me not at all if voter turnout … Continue reading
Way back in Abe Lincoln’s time, his supporters were urged to identify their supporters and make sure they get to the polls. That took a lot of effort back then, and still does. So much effort that local politicians rarely … Continue reading
