While State Representative, I attended conventions of the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC, for short. In an informal conversation with a Mississippi State Rep., I was told that the law that allowed only the top two finishers in a primary … Continue reading
Category Archives: Republican Party
An op-ed piece re-printed with permission of State Rep. David McSweeney: “You can’t be for big government, big taxes, and big bureaucracy and still be for the little guy.” -Ronald Reagan The most recent election night was not kind to … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Where does the Illinois Republican Party go from here? East Dundee, IL – Where does the Illinois Republican Party go from here? Up, because it is an opportunity to rebuild. The revelations … Continue reading
Thanks to commenter Mark we can share the following analysis of political party activity around McHenry County: Number (and percentage) of precincts with a Precinct Committeeman candidate in the March 20, 2018 primary election, sorted by township and political party, as of … Continue reading
The McHenry County Electoral Board has removed four candidates from the Republican Primary Election ballot; They are Robert M. Gray, challenged by Walter Tynis on his petitions in Nunda 16 Michael Collins in McHenry 5, whose petition was successfully challenged … Continue reading
The petitions of four Republican Precinct Committeemen candidates were challenged as having insufficient valid signatures. Only ten people registered in a precinct need to sign a petition to get a person on the ballot for Precinct Committeeman. Previously, Erik Sivertsen’s … Continue reading
The third of John Biver’s articles, first published by the Illinois Family Institute and re-published with the Institute’s permission, about why people should run for Precinct Committeeman: Running for Republican Precinct: What You Need to Know Editor’s Note: Through this … Continue reading
This is the second in a series of five article by former Marengo resident John Biver about why people should run for Precinct Committeeman. The articles are reprinted with permission of IFI. What a Precinct Committeeman Is, And Why Conservatives … Continue reading
Former Marengo resident John Biver has written a series of articles for the Illinois Family Institute about why people should get off the couch and get involved in the political arena. Below is the first. The articles are reprinted with … Continue reading
From Dorr Township Republican Precinct Committeeman Karen Tirio: This event is FREE thanks to the PourHouse and the following Candidates for Sponsoring Food & Drink : Randy Hultgren ($150) Congressman 14th District of IL Joe Tirio ($50) County Recorder running … Continue reading
An article in the Sunday Chicago Tribune entitled, “GOP tax increase targets blue states,” deserves our attention. Now, property taxes are deductible on our Federal income taxes. The article says that “Federal deductions for state, local taxes on chopping block.” … Continue reading
The McHenry Fiesta Days Parade was almost over, but I was still hanging around to see if the Republicans would have an entry. As rain and, then, hail began an entry of liberals appeared supporting universal health care. They wanted … Continue reading
Someone mention in a comment that one of the Republican candidates for Algonquin Township Trustee, David Chapman, had a sign with the word “progressive” on it. I asked if someone would send me a photo of it and a Friend … Continue reading
Winners for Algonquin Township Trustee spots in the Republican Primary Election were Dan Shea – 2,757 Melissa Victor – 2,640 David Chapman – 2,599 Rachael Lawrence – 2,556 The top three vote-getters were endorsed by Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob … Continue reading
At least I think that is what the following shows: … Continue reading
The Maine Township Republican Party is getting involved in its local high school board elections. That’s what is reported here in a publication called North Cook News. The editor of the local newspaper (Journal & Topics Newspapers) is on the … Continue reading
Nunda Township Republicans will have opposition for every office but Township Clerk. There former Township Trustee and unsuccessful candidate for the GOP nomination for Recorder of Deeds Joni Smith has a lock. She is the only candidate. For Township Supervisor, … Continue reading
That’s where local Republican candidates will be gathering with the exception of Steve Reick. His party will be at the Pour House in Downtown Woodstock on the street where the movie theater is located. Allen Skillicorn will hold his party … Continue reading
Here’s an interesting analysis of early voting in McHenry County by John Reeves: His analyses in other collar counties show more Democrats voting early than Republicans. … Continue reading
Here is the letter sent by Ersel Schuster to Seneca Township 2 voters: Each election period we hear the statement… “This is the most critical election ever.” Having been a politically active citizen for over 35 years, it is beyond … Continue reading