The invitations are out and the spring effort to raise money for the local Republican Party will be headlined by newly-elected U.S. Senator Mark Kirk. The event will be held at Crystal Lake’s D’Andrea’s at the southeast intersection of Routes … Continue reading
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In other U.S. Senate action, newly-sworn in Mark Kirk was part of victorious coalitions on pork and amnesty. … Continue reading
“Senator Elect Mark Kirk and Congressman Elect Joe Walsh will hold a town hall style meeting in Crystal Lake on Saturday. “Both elected officials want to express their gratitude for the support they received from McHenry County Republicans. “They also … Continue reading
Here’s what Patriots United just sent out: Newly elected Senator Mark Kirk will be in Crystal Lake this Saturday and you are invited to join him in his first Town Hall Meeting in our area since being elected. Town Hall … Continue reading
There is no accurate way to tell how people voted on election night or even how many people voted on a precinct by precinct basis. That’s because of the early votes and those cast by absentee are folded into totals … Continue reading
This evening when I was out buying milk, Mark Kirk called. At least that’s what my wife told me. It reminded me of the McHenry West High School’s Fun Fair. It was sponsored by the school’s Key Club, the Student … Continue reading
Not a bad piece, but it came the same day as the first one. It, like the other one, was mailed by the Lake County Democratic Central Committee. Apparently it went statewide. This one has a Time Magazine-time cover. “Our … Continue reading
What you see below are pages 2 and 3 of an insert that will be put in at least one of the local newspapers by the McHenry County Republican Party on Sunday: First come Mark Kirk, Bill Brady, Don Manzullo … Continue reading
Something called “Illinois Victory, a Project of the Lake County Democratic Party,” financed two mailings pointing people toward Libertarian Mike Labno. Here is the address side: Here’s the outside of the mailing: Inside this is what one sees (click to … Continue reading
I didn’t get the robo-call from crooner Pat Boone, but a friend did. She thought it was hilarious. After introducing himself, he said, “I’m still singing. “I’m singing the praises of Mark Kirk.” = = = = = = Thanks … Continue reading
Have you wondered why national Republicans are spending money on Mark Kirk’s election as if there were no other election in the country? I certainly have. Last night at the McHenry County Republican Central Committee meeting, I discovered the answer. … Continue reading
Congressman Mark Kirk will be attending greeting Republican Party faithful and the public this Friday morning at Republican Campaign Headquarters next to the Pontiac-GMC dealer on Route 14 in Crystal Lake from 7:30 and 8:45 AM. “Is the public invited?” … Continue reading
Here’s a map with a link to all 435 congressional districts. Click on a district and you will see what odds statistician Nate Silver gives each candidate for victory. Let’s look at those in Northern and Central Illinois. McHenry County … Continue reading
Chaired by McHenry County Republican Party Chairman Mike Tryon with the support of all Republican legislators representing any part of the county, a fundraiser will be held to benefit the candidacy of Mark Kirk Friday night at the McHenry Country … Continue reading
Here’s how Time Magazine summarizes the race: “Giannoulias and Kirk, both of whom have been dogged throughout the campaign by controversy, are tied at 34 percent in a new Chicago Tribune/WGN-TV poll, while more than one in five voters remain … Continue reading
Cheryl Meyer, McHenry County Coordinator for Kirk for U.S. Senate, sent the following email seeking Saturday volunteers to march with Kirk at Saturday’s Lake in the Hill’s parade. I’m reaching out to you as precinct committeemen/women with hopes that you … Continue reading
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Mark Kirk might be a bit more worried than he was yesterday. He wasn’t leading his opponent Alexi Giannoulias, but the poll differences were pretty much within the margin of error. But, now those who … Continue reading
Next Saturday (Aug. 21) is Mark Kirk Super Saturday across Illinois. Thousands of volunteers will hit the phones and the streets with Mark Kirk’s campaign message of fiscal responsibility and the importance of retaining and creating jobs in Illinois. We … Continue reading
In any fair world, Isaac Hayes, the Republican opponent to Congressman Jesse Jackson, Junior, would be getting some attention. The South Side Republican gave a rousing speech to those on the Family PAC cruise on a completely delightful summer evening … Continue reading
Missed getting this up before the meeting…unfortunately but thought people might be interested in in anyway. Below is an email from State Senator Pam Althoff, who is chairing the Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate effort in McHenry County, and from … Continue reading