[Cross-posted from Feingold for Illinois.]
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has Senator Russ Feingold’s statement made yesterday on the federal government’s possible data mining of American communications :
“One element of the NSA’s domestic spying program that has gotten too little attention is the government’s reportedly widespread use of data mining technology to analyze […]
Rich Miller reports that SEIU has decided not to endorse in the Democratic Primary for Illinois State Treasurer. While I don’t know a ton about the race - I’m guessing this isn’t good news for the slated Democrat, downstate candidate Paul Mangieri - and it’s at least mildly positive news for his opponent, Alexi […]
This isn’t a summary of what happened - but rather a summary of some of what I took home with me.
Markos Moulitsas (aka Kos of DailyKos) came across both as quite modest and quite knowledgeable at yesterday’s Naperville Democrats fundraiser. This modesty and knowledge fit his presentation and what he had to say in […]
[Note to readers - this may become a regular feature. It isn’t going to be exhaustive - but will highlight a few places you can go - and bring someone too!]
Friday, Jan 27
12 - 3:30 PM -> John Laesch Voter Identification Training in DeKalb. Afterwards you and yours can go to O’Leary’s Eatery […]
Periodically an idea that I’ve termed “Critical Core of Competence” comes up when I discuss with others what’s needed for effective political mobilization. “Critical Core of Competence” means is that you need enough key people with enough skills to mobilize others and get the job done. It’s the difference between a handful of […]
Yes - this will be pretty quick.
Christine Cegelis is focusing on connecting more with 6th District voters. On Sunday she was telling Jack Conaty on Fox Chicago Perspective “that this is a local race, based on local issues. All of the insider candidates Washington can bring my way won’t take away the value […]
Yellow Dog Democrat beats me to blogging this story I heard on NPR yesterday. Perhaps the best reason ever to get rid of President George W. Bush - if you believe his spokesperson.
[Hat tip to the Mayor from Glen Ellyn who scooped me in Naperville.]
Saying, “I did not hit, shove or batter a police officer, period,” Naperville City Councilman Richard Furstenau categorically denied a misdemeanor battery charge dating from New Years Day 2006, according to the Daily Herald. In a situation that suggests poor relations with […]
The Lindy Scott campaign in the 6th Congressional District raised over $103,000 by the end of last quarter (December 31) and has about $80,000 cash on hand for the upcoming primary. By traditional standards this is not a ton of money - but Scott’s campaign is not a traditional campaign, and in the end […]
Friday’s edition of the Chicago Deportivo, a Spanish-language newspaper catering to Latinos, will endorse 6th District Congressional Candidate Lindy Scott and run a front page interview with him. 14th District Congressional Candidate Ruben Zamora will also be endorsed, along with DuPage County Board Candidate Ritz Gonzalez - both of whom will also be getting […]
