Published first by Illinois Family Action, the political arm of the Illinois Family Institute: Republicans Ignore Abortion as a Wedge Issue Written by Cal Skinner McHenry County Blog – Former Illinois State Representative In 2010 State Senator Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) … Continue reading
Category Archives: Joe Walsh
The Woodstock Women’s March last July 23 featured a banner playing off U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s trademark. This was not the first indication of support for her candidacy for President. There was a pro-Trump rally in early March. That was … Continue reading
Here is the email that former Congressman and WIND-Talk Show Host Joe Walsh sent to his list: To all our Walsh Freedom Volunteers and Supporters, Barb, Helene and I want to thank you for all your efforts this election cycle. … Continue reading
Here’s the latest from former Congressman and now WIND Talk Show Host Joe Walsh: The November 6, 2018 election is just 9 days away. Please vote. Illinois needs our help! Early voting has started. If you cannot make it to … Continue reading
Congressman Randy Hultgren’s Democratic Party challenger Lauren Underwood, has opened a campaign office on the Woodstock Square next to Starbucks. When a Friend of McHenry County Blog walked in and took the photo below, he was asked to leave. The … Continue reading
At the end of December of 2015, I offered this advice to Congressman Joe Walsh about how to handle the abortion issue. He did not follow it and lost to Tammy Duckworth. Obviously, I don’t know that he would have … Continue reading
An invitation to help Republicans get elected this fall by going door-to-door from former Congressman Joe Walsh: … Continue reading
One hundred and fifty volunteers knocked on doors and made phone calls on behalf of Helene Walsh’s slightly more than one week old to win election to the Illinois General Assembly. She was appointed to replace Nick Sauer after Sauer … Continue reading
This popped into my inbox yesterday from former Congressman Joe Walsh: A Personal Request from Joe WalshDear Friends, I’ve got some really exciting news. My lovely bride Helene was sworn in this past weekend to become State Representative from Illinois’ … Continue reading
This has to be the political news of the day. Found in the Daily Herald. Ex-congressman’s wife appointed to seat of legislator who resigned amid sex scandal Helene Miller Walsh, wife of former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, was sworn in … Continue reading
The big question in the Barrington area is who will replace disgraced State Rep. Nick Sauer in the Illinois House of Representatives. Our sources say that Governor Bruce Rauner’s favorite is Barrington Mayor Karen Darch. Also applying is Helene Walsh, … Continue reading
Ok, Joe Walsh calls it his “Annual Walsh Freedom BBQ.” Lots of conservatives, plenty of food (bring a dish or drinks), entertainment, fun and fireworks. It will be on June 23rd. Details outlined in an email from Barb Babbey are … Continue reading
Ok, Joe Walsh calls it his “Annual Walsh Freedom BBQ.” Lots of conservatives, plenty of food (bring a dish or drinks), entertainment, fun and fireworks. It will be on June 23rd. Details outlined in an email from Barb Babbey are … Continue reading
That is the way 6th District Democratic Party congressional candidate Sean Casten, supported in the Primary Election by McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks, described his position to ABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News on Easter Sunday. What does that mean? … Continue reading
Joe Walsh, the only Congressman who has lived in McHenry County, now a WIND Radio Talk Show Host, has endorsed local candidates. Their names and offices appear below: Joe Tirio, McHenry County Clerk Demetri Tsilimigras, McHenry County Judge Chuck Wheeler, … Continue reading
Joe Walsh to Host “A Taste of Freedom” in Fox River Grove Starting at 5:00pm, former Congressman Joe Walsh will be hosting “A Taste of Freedom,” a State of the Union viewing party at: Avante Banquets and Conference Center 1050 … Continue reading
A letter dated October 11, 2017, from Family PAC Director Paul Caprio tells of Pro-Life groups having met and their resolving not to support Republican Bruce Rauner for Governor. That’s not new information, but a sentence on the second page … Continue reading
Lake County Board member Tom Weber, the only candidate seeking to replace State Representative Barb Wheeler is holding a fundraiser Saturday afternoon 4:30-6 at Crystal Lake Brewing, which is Downtown one block north of the train tracks. Hosting the event … Continue reading
On the same day that McHenry County Assessor Mary Mahady announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Senate, Republican candidate Craig Wilcox was holding a fundraiser for the same office. Wilcox, a Republican member of the McHenry County … Continue reading
An email entered my computer saying the following: Former Congressman Joe Walsh, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host will be speaking Thursday, September 21st, at a campaign kick-off dinner for one of his endorsed candidates, Colonel Craig Wilcox. Craig is running for … Continue reading