Thursday afternoon I did my usual walk around the McHenry County Fair looking for things political.
It’s an election year, so I was optimistic I would find a lot.
The following are listed in order of my sighting them. I entered from the secondary gate behind the buildings on Country Club Road.
Shopping choices are illustrated by the big bag at the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County booth.
Next was the McHenry County Sheriff’s display.
Deputies manned the Sheriff’s booth.
This is where Sheriff Keith Nygren was bouncing balls with young kids four years ago with Democrat Mike Mahon was running against him. There was no sign of the Sheriff’s name on the signs, but it was on some of the stuff being given away.
The Republican Party’s booth was right behind the Sheriff’s.
Crystal Lake Precinct Committeeman Eileen Marhoffer was in the Republican booth when I arrived.
It benefited from an air conditioner’s fan.
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford had an I-CASH booth across from the GOP’s. Note there is no sign of his name.
Within sight of the Republican Party booth was one for the McHenry County Citizens for Choice.
McHenry County Citizens for Choice had their usual booth..
The McHenry County Democratic Party was my next stop.
The booth for the McHenry County Democrats was staffed by young people when I walked by.
On the way to the next building, I saw this young lad wearing a “Future President” sticker.
This “future president” was shy.
In the other building with commercial displays I found the only booth for a candidate–Jim Harrison, running as an Independent for Sheriff.
Two men in yellow staffed Jim Harrison’s booth.
I later saw him campaigning on the Midway. Andy Zinke’s campaign manager Tamara DeModica was taking pictures of him interacting with people.
In its usual place, local Libertarian Party stalwarts staffed its booth.
Jim Young and John Spizzirri staffed the Libertarian Party booth.
1st Way Life Center had a booth around the corner.
This 1st Way Life Center display was one of three pro-life booths in one aisle of a building.
Next was Peter’s Net, which had a bit of trouble keeping its booth last year. No problems this year.
Peter’s Net was the second pro-life booth I saw.
The third pro-life display was at least two, many three spaces wide. It was sponsored by the McHenry County Deanery Respect Life folks.
This is the third pro-life exhibit that I saw. It was sponsored by the Respect Life people of the McHenry County Deanery, a Catholic Church organization.
I went looking for State Rep. Jack Franks’ tent, which is right next to the gate with free parking.
Here’s what I saw:
The Jack Franks tent was rented from a Rockford company.
When I returned to the Republican booth, I was told that there was another political display out there–one from the Huntley Area Tea Party.
The Huntley Area Tea Party tent was not as well situated as last year. I suggested they put the yellow flag with the rattlesnake out front so people could tell from a distance what the display was all about.
As I walked Skinner’s (no relation) Carnival grounds, I saw how 1st Way Pregnancy Services spread it message.
These kids got their balloon from the 1st Way Life Center booth.
Cal, Very interesting that you mentioned Tamara DeModica was taking pictures of Harrison’s booth.
Could the same person that was working for the Zinke Campaign, now working for Harrison ?
That should say alot about Harrison !
On his Facebook page…..he thanks Tamara, among others, for their help with the booth……..went on Tamara’s facebook page……..guess who she “LIKES” ?
Yeah, you guessed it….
Jim and Carolyn Harrison…….
Maybe she is trying to save Zinke’s job…….
THE REGIME IS STILL UP TO THEIR OLD TRICKS !
SORRY, THEY’RE NOT WORKING !!!!!!!!
That Tamara Demodica AKA Fukoku never ceases to amaze….lol…
Those poor saps!
Gosh Harrison, don’t tell me she’s your campaign manager? Hmmmmmmmm
“Those that have not learned from history are doomed to repeat it”
That should be a basic history lesson.
Which by the way, you were suppose to acquire while you were in school trying to get that all important law degree of yours.
Let that be a big fat red flag for our tax payers, when it comes to election day…
Yep, Prim is the man for the job.
Gosh Harrison. As Forrest Gump would say…..lol….
Someone told me through the grapevine that Harrison was one of the co-authors of Andy Zinke’s book “Political Campaigning for Dummies’
Is it true Harrison?
Don’t be upset people, sometimes we have to derive our opinions by way of another’s actions.
Couldn’t agree more “Happy Trails”
That darn “Regime” they have never learned from their mistakes…
It will be so nice when the “Regime” has to take down the gosh darn circus tent.
It was obstructing everyones view.
Shhhhhhhhhhh don’t tell anyone I told you Harrison.
Harrison Who????
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-s51B66Sl4
Their are many RED FLAGS associated with Harrison……….spending too much money……….. in 2014…. over $9,000.00 at KNI COMMUNICATIONS for campaign advice………in 2012….$3,000.00 to Rory McShane ( back in the day, when he was running as a Republican ) a Republican Political Operative, to help him with a campaign plan. Why can’t he rely on his own intelligence…….$12,000.00 for campaign advice….
Sure likes to spend $$$$$$$$$$$…..and now Tamara helping him……
Here’s some free advice….Try winning on your qualifications……….VOTE PRIM !!!!!!!
Hay Harrison and Zinke, Mayberry RFD is looking for a new Sheriff.
And not one with a cell phone either.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lli9ABUFZCUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lli9ABUFZCU
Come on down and watch the new Andy Zinke show, starring Jim Harrison and Andy Zinke.
Gosh, who’s the buffoon.
Good advice Happy Trails..
Tamara did not just take pictures of Harrison booth.
She took pictures of him working the other booths and aisles
THIS TYPE OF ACTIVITY IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE FAIR.
Harrison along with ANYONE who gets a booth, signs an agreement that they will stay at their booth and not wander to others to promote themselves.
A contract signed with the Fair Board prohibits doing what he did.
He was seen along with his wife, violating this rule by many.
Each person they approached and had a booth knew he was not following the rules.
If he is going to be another sheriff that thinks rules do not apply to him, WE DO NOT WANT HIM.
P.S. If you read Cal’s article carefully, you will see that Harrison was seen campaigning the midway.
On second thought, Mayberry RFD doesn’t want him either…
Sounds like Zinke is doing a really good job teaching Jim Harrison how to dig holes…
That local 150 is going to be really busy this year…
Harrison does what Harrison wants.
He must have set a good example of violating the rules of the contract.
This leads me to believe that he really doesn’t care and has no respect for the rules and He wants to be the next Sheriff?
Doesn’t surprise me….how long was he Nygrens attorney?
Vote for Prim who respects the rules and the law.
Prim will win on his own merit and will set a good example to everyone.
So, What can be done about that ?
Probably nothing but…T
he Fair Board should fine him.
Do rules not apply because he is a Lawyer ?
Voter……..He was Nygren’s attorney, long enough to learn from him.
Can’t wait to see Tamara’s pictures of him, strolling thru the crowds, shakings hands……kissing babies…..and breaking rules !
The proof is in the picture….lol…
And, Harrison is a lawyer.
Whatsa matter Jimmy babe, you don’t know about rules of evidence?..
Clearly, Andy Zinke is your mentor..
You better go to the weight room, because you are going to need some big muscles to dig those big fat holes you keep digging for yourself…
You can’t count on the Local 150, because, their playing catchup, because of Andy Zinke.
Hey Jimmy babe, watch out for those Prim spies, because they’re all over….lol….
Did McHenry’s own unlamented Sydney Greenstreet, the elsusive Huckster, Al Jourdan, come out of his N. Wisc. lair to endorse Harrison yet?