Another part of the Illinois Republican Platform is entitled, Embrace of the Traditional Family.” That didn’t stop the Log Cabin Republicans from having a booth at the Decatur convention, however. The plank appears below: EMBRACE OF THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY The … Continue reading
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Another part of the Illinois Republican Platform is entitled, Embrace of the Traditional Family.” That didn’t stop the Log Cabin Republicans from having a booth at the Decatur convention, however. The plank appears below: EMBRACE OF THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY The … Continue reading
Who would think that a political party would emphasize ethics as a separate plank in their platform? Only in Illinois, where one speaker (I think it was Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson) said that Rod Blagojevich was “the Republican Party’s … Continue reading
Who would think that a political party would emphasize ethics as a separate plank in their platform? Only in Illinois, where one speaker (I think it was Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson) said that Rod Blagojevich was “the Republican Party’s … Continue reading
Another plank in the Illinois Republican Platform adopted at the Decatur convention dealt with immigration. It follows: INSTITUTING A ‘FRONT DOOR’ POLICY ON IMMIGRATION We call on the Federal Government to streamline the task of citizenship for legal immigrants to … Continue reading
I haven’t mentioned how wet it was in Decatur last weekend for the Illinois Republican Party Convention. Since there were pans collecting water on the convention floor, it seems appropriate. It was pouring Saturday morning as delegates were arriving. The … Continue reading
Another plank in the Illinois Republican Platform adopted at the Decatur convention dealt with immigration. It follows: INSTITUTING A ‘FRONT DOOR’ POLICY ON IMMIGRATION We call on the Federal Government to streamline the task of citizenship for legal immigrants to … Continue reading
I haven’t mentioned how wet it was in Decatur last weekend for the Illinois Republican Party Convention. Since there were pans collecting water on the convention floor, it seems appropriate. It was pouring Saturday morning as delegates were arriving. The … Continue reading
As an occasional feature, McHenry County Blog will reprint various sections of the Platform approved at the recent Republican Convention held in Decatur. Here is the one on right to life. EMBRACING THE FIRST FREEDOM: THE RIGHT TO LIFE Recognizing … Continue reading
As an occasional feature, McHenry County Blog will reprint various sections of the Platform approved at the recent Republican Convention held in Decatur. Here is the one on right to life. EMBRACING THE FIRST FREEDOM: THE RIGHT TO LIFE Recognizing … Continue reading
My wife and arrived in Decatur for the Republican State Convention later than we intended—about 6:30 Friday night. You know, I actually went thinking I might be able to vote like you see in national conventions. But, none of the … Continue reading
My wife and arrived in Decatur for the Republican State Convention later than we intended—about 6:30 Friday night. You know, I actually went thinking I might be able to vote like you see in national conventions. But, none of the … Continue reading
That was the headline of the email I got Thursday from the Illinois Republican Party Thursday. It was about an article on this anti- Blagojevich web site, which, if you go way down to the bottom of the page, you … Continue reading
That was the headline of the email I got Thursday from the Illinois Republican Party Thursday. It was about an article on this anti- Blagojevich web site, which, if you go way down to the bottom of the page, you … Continue reading
This press release from the Illinois Republican Party is too funny not to share: Governor for a day –Brought to you by the Illinois Republican Party Winner gets relaxing day in Chicago courtesy of ILGOP CHICAGO – In light of … Continue reading
This press release from the Illinois Republican Party is too funny not to share: Governor for a day –Brought to you by the Illinois Republican Party Winner gets relaxing day in Chicago courtesy of ILGOP CHICAGO – In light of … Continue reading
It looks like the Illinois Republican Party has put McHenry County on its press release list. Here’s the latest on what the GOP has to say about San Francisco liberal House Speaker Nancy Peloisi appearing for the third time at … Continue reading
It looks like the Illinois Republican Party has put McHenry County on its press release list. Here’s the latest on what the GOP has to say about San Francisco liberal House Speaker Nancy Peloisi appearing for the third time at … Continue reading
On Thursday, McHenry County Blog ran a story about how Illinois GOP officials broke their own rules to make sure that Fred Thompson came in second in the party’s first straw poll. Here is how witness Jason Acebal described the … Continue reading
On Thursday, McHenry County Blog ran a story about how Illinois GOP officials broke their own rules to make sure that Fred Thompson came in second in the party’s first straw poll. Here is how witness Jason Acebal described the … Continue reading