When I saw an op-ed piece from State Rep. David McSweeney in favor of ratifying the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for U.S. Supreme Court Justice and criticizing U.S. Senator Dick Durbin for his opposition to confirmation, I wondered why he was … Continue reading
If anyone were running against a tax hiker in Illinois–state or local–this would be a marvelous template. It’s a TV ad being run by Delaware’s Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Christine O’Donnell against Democrat Chris Coons. … 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
With the rules for November’s special U.S. Senate election now laid down by Federal Judge John Grady, it is clear that Green candidate LeAlan Jones is going to be the big winner. It’s not that he’s going to be elected. … Continue reading
Now the the United States Supreme Court has ruled that corporations and unions can use non-PAC funds out of their general treasuries to support or oppose Federal candidates for office, the question in my head is whether corporations will start … Continue reading
Two Chicago Sun-Times reporters called newly appointed United States Roland Burris a “liar” yesterday. The angriest was Mark Brown. “The problem is that if he couldn’t tell the whole truth previously, why should anyone believe he’s telling the truth now. … Continue reading
Two Chicago Sun-Times reporters called newly appointed United States Roland Burris a “liar” yesterday. The angriest was Mark Brown. “The problem is that if he couldn’t tell the whole truth previously, why should anyone believe he’s telling the truth now. … Continue reading
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White refused to sign Governor Rod Blagojevich’s appointment of paperwork for Roland Burris as United States Senate. Now the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that White’s signature is not needed. White had maintained that his … Continue reading
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White refused to sign Governor Rod Blagojevich’s appointment of paperwork for Roland Burris as United States Senate. Now the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that White’s signature is not needed. White had maintained that his … Continue reading
Former Crystal Lake precinct committeeman Jim Thompson is trying to recruit assistance for the Steve Sauerberg for United States Senate campaign. Sauerberg is challenging the number two Democrat in the U.S. Senate, Dick Durbin. He sent out the following email: … Continue reading
Former Crystal Lake precinct committeeman Jim Thompson is trying to recruit assistance for the Steve Sauerberg for United States Senate campaign. Sauerberg is challenging the number two Democrat in the U.S. Senate, Dick Durbin. He sent out the following email: … Continue reading
All the old mansion attention in Crystal Lake has been paid to the Charles S. Dole Mansion overlooking Crystal Lake. Alright. It’s big. It has this great story about a railroad track being laid up Dole Avenue to bring guests … Continue reading
All the old mansion attention in Crystal Lake has been paid to the Charles S. Dole Mansion overlooking Crystal Lake. Alright. It’s big. It has this great story about a railroad track being laid up Dole Avenue to bring guests … Continue reading
