Flex Fuel – Using Ethanol and Methanol in Cars

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Steve Huntley had a thought provoking piece a weed ago Tuesday. It’s called Fuel Choice and is promoted by a group called Set America Free. The pitch is that Congress should mandate that a significant portion of … Continue reading

8th District Watch – Former Joe Walsh Staffer Sues Candidate

“Been there, seen that” was my reaction when I read former campaign manager Kieth Liscio’s press release about suing his former employer, 8th District GOP candidate Joe Walsh. Back in 1982 when I unsuccessfully ran for Congress against incumbent U.S. … Continue reading

Sun-Times Endorses Ken Arnold “Because Brains Should Matter;” Melissa Bean Also Endorsed

This past week 8th congressional district Congresswoman Melissa Bean got endorsed in her Democratic Party primary over peace candidate challenger Randi Scheurer. In the Republican Party primary, benefits consultant Ken Arnold got the nod over his two opponents, Steve Greenberg … Continue reading

Sun-Times Endorses Ken Arnold “Because Brains Should Matter;” Melissa Bean Also Endorsed

This past week 8th congressional district Congresswoman Melissa Bean got endorsed in her Democratic Party primary over peace candidate challenger Randi Scheurer. In the Republican Party primary, benefits consultant Ken Arnold got the nod over his two opponents, Steve Greenberg … Continue reading

Why Shawn Green Reminds Me of Roland Burris

Fast forward (I know for a story in its fifth daily installment, that must sound funny) to 1982. I had always wondered how high an office one could run for without selling one’s soul. Jim Thompson couldn’t find anyone to … Continue reading

Why Shawn Green Reminds Me of Roland Burris

Fast forward (I know for a story in its fifth daily installment, that must sound funny) to 1982. I had always wondered how high an office one could run for without selling one’s soul. Jim Thompson couldn’t find anyone to … Continue reading