My wife and I went to Fair Diddly Sunday afternoon.
She looked at stuff, while I was on the lookout for people seeking petition signatures.
Two years ago, I found Jim Harrison supporters, complete with tee shirts, plus Libertarian candidate Julie Fox.
First I saw Jack Franks’ wife Debby and, I presume, their son Henry.
They were headed in the direction of where Ned Ryerrson repeatedly stepped in a puddle in the movie “Groundhog Day.”
Then I saw another volunteer actually collecting a signature on the east side of the Woodstock Square.
And, how do I know that the signatures were for Franks’ County Board campaign? You can see the petition below:
Later more Franks’ petitioners showed up.
Libertarian Party members were the most obvious.
There were at least three who were being pretty aggressive.
The next petitioner I saw was Lynn Gray, the woman the Democrats slated to run against Joe Tirio for Recorder of Deeds.
Unfortunately, I forgot to tell her I would be happy to publish any press release she wished to send to McHenry County Blog, as I would for any local candidate.
As we walked the inside of the Square one of the Libertarians was successful in convincing a woman to sign his petition to “put a third party on the ballot.”
Couldn’t find any charcoal-broiled bratwurst, so we had a late lunch at D.C. Cobb’s across from the movie theater.
I didn’t mention that it was cold when the wind was blowing.
You can tell that from the full-length fur coat below:
Finally, my wife did find something she liked for our Florida home–a thunder gourd with a palm tree.
I think it’s D.C. Cobb’s, Cal.
My husband is mostly deaf so I’m used to B, C, D, E, all sound alike to him.
Let’s hope someone compares the libertarian petitions with the democrats’ and invalidates many of the signatures collected at Fair Didley by Franks and crew.
Anyone circulating for the 63rd?
Without a replacement, Franks will remain on the ballot.
It is “DC Cobbs”.
I wanted to be the first know it all to point it out to you Cal but Cindy beat me to it.
I’ll make the change.
LOL Now you have it both ways, Cal.
I heard Andy Breen and Nick Chirikos voted against Franks’ coronation.
Brave dudes by my book.
I’ve also heard that Debby Franks attempted to strong arm Breen at Fair Diddly over it…
Cal, is this true?
Is the Democratic base upset over this?
What’ll happen if Breen’s organization doesn’t pull for Franks?
**Anyone circulating for the 63rd? Without a replacement, Franks will remain on the ballot.**
Franks’s 63rd replacement won’t have to circulate petitions.
The party gets to replace him without petitions because he won the primary.
haven’t heard anything from my contacts about them slating anyone. maybe they’re thinking arne waltmire?
… he was replaced as d4 chairman and still has some umph in his war chest.
I did not see Debby Franks after I took the photo you saw.
When are you leaving Illinois? Or maybe you can’t because of your pension?