A nice summary of what Debra’s about. Voting for Debra just makes sense - so if you live in Cook County do it!
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Posted 17 October 2005
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I’ve yet to meet John Laesch, although we’ve exchanged emails a few times about an upcoming forum I hope to have with him and fellow Democratic candidate for the 14th Congressional District Ruben Zamora. I can say, however, that Democrats are pretty impressed with John, including one from DuPage I spoke with a few […]
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Posted 15 October 2005
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It was a great line by Dean - and there were more than lines at tonight’s DNC Fundraiser at the Adams Street Elephant & Castle in Chicago. I didn’t take notes, so this is from memory. Dean made a number of major points about what Democrats, all Democrats, need to run on in […]
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Posted 14 October 2005
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Robert Heap launched his campaign for DuPage Treasurer yesterday flanked by his father-in-law, former U.S. Rep. Harris Fawell, County Board Chair Robert Schillerstrom, State’s Attorney Joe Birkett, and a number of county board and forest preserve commission members. Heap’s campaign also touted the endorsements of almost all key local Republican officials. Bob has […]
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Posted 12 October 2005
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Last Wednesday at Trinity Church Cheryl Pomeroy from Illinois Healthcare Referendum testified at the first Health Care Justice Act Public Hearing and her comments were met with a huge round of applause from the audience. Read Cheryl’s prepared testimony below and you’ll see why. If you’re moved by it, please consider volunteering or […]
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Posted 11 October 2005
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Saying a political race is about turning out your supporters isn’t saying too much - it’s always about that. But what makes the 2006 race for governor in Illinois different is that turning out your base is going to be extremely hard.
While Governor Rod Blagojevich has recently tried to court the public, and his […]
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Posted 07 October 2005
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I’ve written about the Medicare Drug “Plan” before - and am revisiting it because Disarranging Mine’s post reminded me of the horror visiting seniors this month in the mail. The plan is all the more horrible for the hope it instills in seniors that it can help them (which it can, to varying degrees, […]
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Posted 07 October 2005
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Senator Evan Bayh, Democrat, Indiana
Bayh proposes legislation requiring monthly progress reports on the Iraq War arguing they will provide “accountability and candor.” We certainly could use more accountability and candor from the Bush Administration in this, and other, areas.
Senator Russ Feingold, Democrat, Wisconsin
LiberalOasis gets an exclusive interview with Russ blogged here. Feingold […]
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Posted 06 October 2005
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The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 30 (IUPAT) has endorsed Terrell Barnes, candidate for State Senate in the 28th District.
Terrell Barnes said the endorsement “is a great first step which highlights our campaign and its commitment to the working families of the 28th State Senate District. Democrats and moderate Republicans in […]
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Posted 06 October 2005
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At last night’s DuPage Democracy for Illinois 6th Congressional Democratic Candidate Forum, Lindy Scott may have faced two of the toughest questions, about his stance on abortion and his view on religion and public life (public school prayer, Ten Commandments displays in public buildings, etc.), but it would be a mistake to think Christine Cegelis […]
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Posted 06 October 2005
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