I read the Chicago Tribune editorial Sunday. It was about about Democrats and income taxes. There’s a delightful cartoon of a donkey getting ready to impale a guy with the word “Jobs” on his shirt with a second big tack. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Matt Murphy
Three new precinct committeemen will be hosting Paul Schimpf who is running for Illinois Attorney General. Eric Dowd (Nunda 24), Craig Asbach (Nunda 22), and Matt Meyer (Richmond 2) are giving McHenry County an opportunity to meet the Republican nominee. … Continue reading
The second trial of disgraced ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich is but an echo of the first. Who cares the second time around? It’s not front page news. No Saturday Night Live skits about his hair and swear words. “If Illinois politicians … Continue reading
During the 1970’s State Rep. Harold Washington managed to form a coalition with suburban Republicans like myself over the issue of how Chicago Park District money was spent. He discovered that more was spent in white than in black areas … Continue reading
Hearing Palatine’s State Senator Matt Murphy question why legislative leaders had state paid vehicles brought back the memory of how the practice started. Mike Madigan was House Speaker, of course. He and fellow Democrats were abolishing the quasi-independent Legislative Investigating … Continue reading
Algonquin Township 19 Republican Precinct Committeeman Joe Stecker must have endorsed Kirk Dillard for governor because he got almost twice as many votes as his nearest competitor Andy McKenna. Take a look at the results for governor in these 2 … Continue reading
Not today. Today I heard this ever-so-positive ad on radio driving to pick up my son from school. But Friday night’s and Saturday’s phone calls were something else. A woman’s voice comes on the answering machine: “Hello. I’m calling with … Continue reading
The following press release has been received from the campaign of State Senator Matt Murphy (R-Palatine). He is running for the lieutenant governor spot on the Republican ticket in the February 2nd primary. He has endorsed gubernatorial candidate Andy McKenna. … Continue reading
I guess I’ve slipped off State Senator Pam Althoff’s press release list, but, fortunately, I discovered on < that one of McHenry County’s legislators is endorsing her colleague Matt Murphy for Lieutenant Governor. Murphy started off running for governor, then … Continue reading
While the McHenry County Young Republicans met Sunday in Crystal Lake’s Veterans Acres for a Petition Party, they will meet tonight at 7 PM at the upscale 1776 Restaurant on Route 14 in Crystal Lake. The YR weekly newsletter reports … Continue reading
Details below are provided by youngish Republican Joe Stefani, a newly-elected member of the Algonquin Library Board: “Last night I was invited to sit down for dinner with State Senator Matt Murphy along with several other younger Republicans from McHenry … Continue reading
A 50% income tax hike was not high enough. Slot machines in every convenience store and tavern wouldn’t tempt enough people. Senate Democrats caved into the Rev. and Senator James Meeks’ goal and voted 31-27-1 to raise income tax rates … Continue reading
I am delighted to report that Senator Matt Murphy and State Rep. Sid Mathias have sponsored a bill that will crack down on what I have called pop-up committees. These tax hike committees announce their presence as late as possible. … Continue reading