Another candidate has surfaced in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District, where Joe Walsh is the incumbent, but is disinclined to run. His name is Andrew Palomo and he joins Crystal Lake resident Richard Evansin seeking to represent … Continue reading
Illinois’ legislative Democrats have re-drawn Joe Walsh’s 8th congressional district so that the right Democrat could pick it up. The name floated from the beginning was Tammy Duckworth, whose specially designed home is located in the Hoffman Estates part of … Continue reading
Did you know that each congressional district but two in Illinois have 712,813 people? The other two have 712,812. So, as far as making them of equal size, Illinois Democrats did a superb job. Although the ethnic concentration requirements, which … Continue reading
Joe Walsh spoke of the committees he wished to have starting next month at his Town Hall Meeting in McHenry last Monday. Now he has a press release announcing them, which you can read below: WALSH LANDS THREE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS … Continue reading
Here’s his press release: Manzullo Will Vote Tonight to Prevent Huge Tax Hikes and More Job Losses for Americans (WASHINGTON) Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) will vote later tonight for bipartisan legislation to avert a pending economic disaster that would have … Continue reading
National Journal columnist Josh Kraushaar made “Against the Grain Awards.” 8th Congressional District Congressman Joe Walsh won a mention for “Most Bang for the Buck.” Most Bang for the Buck Award Rep.-elect Joe Walsh, R-Ill., who eked out a 290-vote … Continue reading
The “news” at Congressman-Elect Joe Walsh’s first post-election Town Hall meeting in McHenry County was that he would not vote for the compromise tax bill being considered in Congress. But the take-away message was that constituents should expect a lot … Continue reading
Using her lame duck status to the max, 8th District Congresswoman Melissa Bean voted for the Dream Act, a bill opponents claimed was a form of amnesty. Other Illinois Democrats voting for the bill were Lame Duck Bill Foster Luis … Continue reading
An email from 8th District Democrats: Eighth District Democrats & Independents Joe Walsh Town Halls, starting Sunday (he needs to hear from US!) Our accidental Congressman, Joe Walsh, will be holding a series of “listening tour” town halls this month. … Continue reading
Illinois Review had comments under an article by former State Senator Mark Rhoads Saturday suggesting that Metro East Congressman John Shimkus (R) would be put in the same district with Democrat Jerry Costello. Commenter “The Oncoming Storm” disagrees with emphasis … Continue reading
Don Surber of the Charleston Daily Mail wrote ten articles of advice after the campaign. Since some touch on the Joe Walsh-Melissa Bean contest in the 8th Congressional District. In retrospect, Walsh did what Surber suggests, while Bean didn’t. I … Continue reading
In this final article about 8th District United States Representative-elect Joe Walsh’s first post- concession speech press conference, Greg Hinz of Crain’s Chicago Business asks about the “talk of a deal that all of the Bush tax cuts will be … Continue reading
In today’s article, newly-elected Congressman Joe Walsh talks about his election coalition and the role that Tea Party groups had in it. Walsh was specifically asked about the participation of the Palatine Tea Party and the Republican Assembly of Lake … Continue reading
This third installment starts with a question from AP about the National Republican Party’s ignoring his 8th District race, certainly a solid fact. The Chicago Associated Press reporter asked, “Why do you think you didn’t get support from national Republicans? … Continue reading
So far, I have not seen a Joe Walsh photo that shows the joy that he must feel from being elected to Congress. Likewise, I have not seen a Melissa Bean photo in which she looks at all sad. Just … Continue reading
Yesterday, Congressman Joe Walsh’s statement and questions about committee assignments and climate control were covered. Today the extent of Walsh’s mandate is discussed. The U.S. Representative-elect was asked about his 290 out of 200,000 vote margin. With the premise that … Continue reading
So, what’s a Congressman-elect’s first press conference like? For Joe Walsh’s, I was allowed to listen in and even ask questions, if I wished. My fingers tried to keep up with Walsh. What follows is what I got down. “I … Continue reading
I’m pretty certain he is quite please with his Congressional victory, but in the article about her concession of the 8th District race, Walsh is frowning. Could I be excused if I again point to media bias against this conservative? … Continue reading
And, here it is: “I’m pleased that the decision of the people of the 8th District voting on November 2nd has been confirmed. “Representative Bean telephoned me earlier this evening and congratulated me for winning the 8th District seat in … Continue reading
Melissa Bean won the late count of Lake County, McHenry and Cook County absentee and provisional vote contest. Here’s what I and the Daily Herald found resulted from the net counts today: +46 for Bean in Cook County +14 foe … Continue reading
