New Republican Precinct Committeemen in Nunda Township

When the GOP Precinct Committeemen in Nunda Township spoke at their annual picnic, two looked for volunteers to take over their jobs. Both Mary Donner and Joe Gottemoller explained that they did not live in the precinct in which they … Continue reading

150 Come for Free Romney Signs and/or to Watch Final Night of Republican National Conventon

McHenry County Republican Party Chairman made robo-calls (I got two, one right after another) to invite people to Crystal Lake’s d’Andrea’s for a free Mitt Romney yard sign and to watch the final night of the Republican National Committee. The … Continue reading

Bikini Cover-up at Wheeler’s Fund Raiser

“Teeni Weenie Bikini” was the come-on for State Rep.-to-be Barb Wheeler Saturday in Wauconda. There may have been some at Lindy’s Landing on Bangs Lake, but they were covered up. Some people might wonder why people running unopposed for the … Continue reading

Mixing Democrat Jack Franks among the Republicans at McHenry’s Fiesta Days Parade

Regular readers will know that I go to parades to read political tea leaves. Perhaps the biggest insight was that Democrat Jack Franks was in the middle of the Republican floats. Whether deliberate or not, it surely sent a mixed … Continue reading

McHenry County GOP Fails to Muster Quorum for Summer Meeting

Just as there was not a quorum at the Special Meeting called to determine whether Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks would have Tonya Franklin as an opponent, there was no quorum Monday night. Gathering at the Algonquin Township meeting … Continue reading

Crystal Lake McCain Rally Garners Large Crowd

Illinois Republicans without a big check book have been denied the chance to see their Presidential or Vice Presidential candidate this year. But McHenry County McCain Chairman John McCrory managed to convince a national McCain bus tour sponsored by Our … Continue reading

Crystal Lake McCain Rally Garners Large Crowd

Illinois Republicans without a big check book have been denied the chance to see their Presidential or Vice Presidential candidate this year. But McHenry County McCain Chairman John McCrory managed to convince a national McCain bus tour sponsored by Our … Continue reading

Invitation to McCain Convention Party

Crystal Laker John McCrory, the head of the John McCain for President effort in McHenry County, has sent out the following email: Hey All: On (Thursday) September 4th at 7:00 PM we will be holding a special event at Campaign Headquarters … Continue reading

Invitation to McCain Convention Party

Crystal Laker John McCrory, the head of the John McCain for President effort in McHenry County, has sent out the following email: Hey All: On (Thursday) September 4th at 7:00 PM we will be holding a special event at Campaign Headquarters … Continue reading