When a former Assistant U.S. Attorney gets involved in the process of replacing Congressman Tim Johnson, you might expect that the questionnaire would be thorough. I give the credit to political consultant Jon Zahm, who has had his run-ins with … Continue reading
Here’s what Presidential candidate Rick Santorum Illinois Coordinator Jon Zahm has to say about Chicago-area appearances prior to the Marcy 20th GOP primary election: “Friday March 16 Northridge Prep, 8320 Ballard Road, Niles Rally 7 to 9pm. “We will overflow … Continue reading
Early this morning, McHenry County Blog did its best to describe contents of over 100 pages of email exchanges involving Kane County Board Chairman Kevin Burns and supporters in his campaign against Chris Lauzen. Now, a Geneva press conference has … Continue reading
I gave you the information passed on by Presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s Illinois Chairman here. Now, here’s what Santorum’s Illinois Coordinator Jon Zahm says, “Leadership from the Romney campaign (Dan Rutherford), Gingrich campaign (Bruce Hansen and Nick Provenzano), Paul campaign … Continue reading
The Republicans standing in a circular firing squad had now devolved into a Mexican standoff. The Romney folks. led by State Treasurer and gubernatorial aspirant Dan Rutherford has people challenging Delegate slates of Rick Santorum pretty much all over Illinois. … Continue reading
The song, “Yes, We Have No Bananas,” runs through my mind as I write this story. I guess the word “objections” has the same number of syllables. If the objections are to be believed, Republicans handling Presidential campaigns in Illinois … Continue reading
You know the candidates for President don’t file their own petitions. Volunteers or paid staff do the work. McHenry County Blog has received two photos from candidates’ campaigns of those who went to the Springfield office of the Illinois State … Continue reading
Here’s the latest on one of two GOP Presidential candidates who has not yet surged: Santorum Illinois Team Gaining Momentum I am pleased to announce some outstanding editions to the Santorum Illinois team. Coordinating Congressional Districts 6 and 8 will be … Continue reading
And, here’s the first post: Welcome to the Rick Santorum for President- Illinois Web Site Between Christmas and January 6 we are organizing to get Rich Santorum on the Illinois primary ballot. Our leadership team is growing daily but includes: Honorary … Continue reading
Yesterday, I speculated on the rumor that Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay would leave that powerful post and run in the vacant 33rd State Senate District. As sometimes happens with such articles, more information is offered by those who … Continue reading
Ten years ago respected Republican State Senator Carl Hawkinson from the Peoria area narrowly lost a bid for the Illinois Supreme Court to a trial lawyer named Thomas Kilbride. It gave complete control of the highest level of the state’s … Continue reading
This is a delayed third part of my view of Paul Caprio’s August 11th Family PAC cruise. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. A story about guest of honor Oklahoma U.S. Senator and Dr. Tom Coburn’s views on … Continue reading
Former Kane County State’s Attorney David Akermann is running for judge. In 2006, he ran for a judgeship in the Kane, Kendall and DeKalb County circuit. He won Kane, but lost DeKalb and Kendall, finishing second out of three. He … Continue reading
Former Kane County State’s Attorney David Akermann is running for judge. In 2006, he ran for a judgeship in the Kane, Kendall and DeKalb County circuit. He won Kane, but lost DeKalb and Kendall, finishing second out of three. He … Continue reading
State Representative Pat Lindner is retiring from the Illinois House after 16 years in office. Naturally, someone like me immediately thinks who might replace the woman who was elected in 1992, the year my second eight-year run began. Pat is … Continue reading
State Representative Pat Lindner is retiring from the Illinois House after 16 years in office. Naturally, someone like me immediately thinks who might replace the woman who was elected in 1992, the year my second eight-year run began. Pat is … Continue reading
