Monthly Archives June 2004

Cross Purposes

I really feel like the Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross has some smart people working with him, which is why I’m circumspect when I disagree with them about communication. But here’s a case where I do disagree, a lot. Perhaps it’s partisan blinders, heck if Bush were my candidate I’d…well to be […]

Ba-Rock The House in DuPage

While I was unable to attend, tonight Illinois U.S. Senate Candidate Barack Obama was in Wheaton for his house party teleconference throughout the state. Mark Demich, Chair of the Milton Township Democrats hosted - and the report I heard from Rebecca sounded like it Ba-Rocked the house!
[All quotations are of Rebecca, not Barack Obama]
“…[T]he […]

DuPage Coroner to Retire, Race In Flux

Read the Sun Article below.

Future GOP Candidates for Governor and Senate

“You say he’s in the papers?”

DuPage County Board Candidate Says Drug Court Expansion Is Cost Effective And The Right Thing To Do

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Hiram Wurf
Democratic Candidate for DuPage County Board District 5
T 630.416.2198
Email hwurf@yahoo.com
DuPage County Board Candidate Says Drug Court Expansion Is Cost Effective And The Right Thing To Do
Says “We Can Save Money, Decrease Crime And Improve Lives - That Fits Any Budget”
Naperville, IL — Hiram Wurf, […]

Freedman Marches in Gay Pride Parade with Pat Quinn

Rob Freedman, candidate for DuPage Clerk of the Circuit Court marched with Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn at the 35th Annual Pride Parade today. It was a great day for a parade, a great parade, and Rob reported having a great time being in it.

Nobody’s Business, But Dick Cheney

If you haven’t read Dick Cheney’s bio on the official Bush campaign website, you should. It starts off well enough with “Vice President Richard B. Cheney has had a distinguished career as a businessman and public servant, serving four Presidents and as an elected official.” It goes on about the “public servant” history, […]

Iacocca Defects to Kerry

Political Wire reports that Lee Iacocca, the Chrysler turn-around president that endorsed Bush in 2000, has thrown his support to Kerry this time around. It will be interesting to see what other old economy, big business types will join Iacocca in endorsing Kerry, since much of Bush’s support (he gives and they give) comes […]

DuPage Should Expand Drug Courts

Here’s a proposal: we can save money, decrease crime and improve people’s lives by expanding a program. Here’s a question: can DuPage County afford $35,000 a year in the budget to do it? Members of the DuPage County Board aren’t sure.
In a recent meeting of the DuPage County Board, Board […]

Jack Ryan: Late to the Party

The Chicago Sun Times story on Jack Ryan today starts: “Republican leaders are cringing over the seamy sexual allegations, raising questions about his honesty and wondering if they can get him off the ticket in November.”
While there are problems with strong political parties, one problem with weak ones is that they can’t perform the […]