This story from the Illinois News Network shows a unique way that a Democrat can use opposition to House Speaker Mike Madigan to advance US, Senate ambition. Worth noting is that a similar strategy by Highwood Democrat and former Assistant … Continue reading
Category Archives: Dick Durbin
Take a look at this and tell whether you agree that it might be State Rep. David McSweeny’s sending another message that he intends to challenge Dick Durban for U.S. Senate: … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Roskam’s Office: DuPage County, IL – During the 2009/2010 debate over Obamacare, the country was about as energized as we’ve ever seen it. All over the nation, townhall meetings were erupting with passionate discourse – … Continue reading
Our CPA tells us that the big losers in the Republican tax plan will be those who make significant charitable contributions. That sounds like the type of people who supported Donald Trump’s election. Add in those who have high property … Continue reading
Jack Franks, running for a McHenry Countywide office, apparently doesn’t have enough money. He is holding another Chicago fundraiser, this time hosted by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. The invitation to the event, to be held at Petterino’s, is below: Prices … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: ICYMI: Roskam: IRS Targeting is Insidious and Poisonous WASHINGTON, DC–This week, Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Peter Roskam (R-IL) spoke on the House floor in support of Congressman Jim Renacci’s (R-OH) Prevent … Continue reading
Here’s an analysis that looks at whether Republican Precinct Committeemen in McHenry County as a whole made a difference in campaigns. Conclusions? U.S. Senate candidate Jim Oberweis did better with a committeeman. Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner did worse with a … Continue reading
Despite a photo opportunity at McHenry County College the month before the election, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin did not carry McHenry County’s in-person voting. Republican Jim Oberweis did. … Continue reading
A press release from one of Jim Tobin’s organization, Taxpayers United of America: Gov. Pat Quinn, U.S. Sen. Durbin: Corporate Welfare Whores Chicago – “Corporate welfare handouts are not only the antithesis of free markets, but the enduring legacy of … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Jim Oberweis, candidate for the U.S. Senate: Durbin and allies ready to spring Nov. 15 surprise with Obamacare premium hikes SUGAR GROVE — Dick Durbin was one of the key architects of the partisan … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Jim Oberweis, who is the Republican candidate for U.S. Senator against Dick Durbin. Oberweis calls on Durbin to release secret internal sexual harassment report SUGAR GROVE — Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Jim Oberweis … Continue reading
A press release from Republican U.S. Senatorial candidate Jim Oberweis: Durbin caught lying about IRS contact at Chicago Tribune editorial board session CHICAGO — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin was caught lying today at the Chicago Tribune editorial board session when … Continue reading
Incumbent U.S. Senator Dick Durbin came to McHenry County College for a photo op last Thursday and was rewarded with a page 3 story in the Northwest Herald. (I admit to having incorrectly thought it would be on page 1.) … Continue reading
A press release from Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Oberweis: Oberweis poll shows race at 6 points SUGAR GROVE — A newly released poll commissioned by IL U.S. Senate candidate Jim Oberweis shows him trailing by only six points against … Continue reading
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is leading State Senator Jim Oberweis by a margin of 47.8% to 40.5%. Libertarian Party candidate Sharon Hansen got about 4%. 7.6% were undecided. The margin of error is 3%. … Continue reading
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin came to Crystal Lake Thursday. As I drove to his McHenry County College appearance, I saw Oberweis yard signs along Route 14. Ostensibly, Durbin was here to tour the next robotics lab at McHenry County College. … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County College: Durbin at McHenry County College Thursday at 3:15 CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will visit McHenry County College to see how the school is working to close the skills-to-jobs … Continue reading
Retired Marine lawyer Paul Schimpf spoke to the Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee at McHenry County Republican Headquarters in the Crystal Lake Plaza last night. Schimpf was the advisor to the Iraqi attorneys who prosecuted Saddam Hussein. His best line … Continue reading
A press release from the Republican candideate for U.S. Senate, Jim Oberweis: Oberweis challenges Durbin to seven debates SUGAR GROVE — GOP U.S. Senate nominee Jim Oberweis is challenging career politician Dick Durbin to seven major statewide debates so voters … Continue reading
A press release from Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Doug Truax: Truax calls for halt to IRS bonuses DOWNERS GROVE — U.S. Senate candidate Doug Truax (R-IL) called for an immediate halt to newly announced Internal Revenue Service bonuses, calling them … Continue reading