Monthly Archives September 2006

While Tammy Duckworth Answers AARP Questions, Peter Roskam Ducks Them And Lies About His Social Security Position

You can read the AARP questionnaire for the 6th Congressional race here. Notice, every checkbox position AARP has, Tammy Duckworth has checked her position. Notice, Peter Roskam never checks a box. Notice that while Peter Roskam says he’s against privatizing Social Security when he’s talking to AARP, when he’s talking to the […]

Ray LaHood - GOP Congress Has No Accomplishments To Run On For November

Eighteenth District Congressman Ray LaHood says Republicans have nothing to run on for November. Is this what they mean by a “Republican do-nothing” congress?
Democrat Steve Waterworth believes we can achieve more in congress for the 18th Congressional District and the nation. Steve deserves your support.

Russ Feingold Supports Fair Wisconsin

From U.S. Senator Russ Feingold,
“This year, in my home state of Wisconsin, the right-wing has placed a proposed constitutional amendment banning civil unions and gay marriage on our ballot in November. Make no mistake, they placed this measure on the ballot in a brazen attempt to divide voters and push turnout for conservative candidates. […]

Peter Roskam Unprepared - Why A Lack Of “Issues” Is An Issue

Last Friday So-Called Austin Mayor posted a blog entry at Illinoize, “Roskam Priorities v. 6th District Priorities” that pointed out 6th Congressional Candidate Peter Roskam had no health care policy posted on his new website - it was “coming soon.” One commenter, “grand old partisan” wrote,
“For the record, Roskam is in the process […]

The Upcoming National Battle Between Democrats And Republicans

I don’t know that this is really news, but I figured I might as well spell it out. The 2006 election nationally will pit a Democratic message about economic security (however imperfect) against a Republican message about military security (however imperfect). The Democrats will push policies like some variant of national healthcare with […]

Keith Olbermann On September 11th - Wow.

Hat tip to Melissa Urda for pointing this out to me. Just read it - then watch it. It’s worth the double treatment.

Thomas H. Kean’s Support Of Junior - And Twisting September 11th

I used to live in New Jersey and remember Governor Thomas H. Kean - particularly for his advertisement promoting N.J. “New Jersey and you, perfect together” (you’d have to hear the accent to understand why it was memorable). That said, I was pretty young then and claim no particular Garden State political insight.
However, if […]

Tammy Duckworth Rally And Canvass Today

Today Illinois 6th Congressional Candidate Tammy Duckworth had a rally and canvassing event that was very well attended.

[Thanks to Mark Goldsher for the rally photo.]
Democrats, independents and moderate Republicans are fired up about Tammy’s campaign because they recognize she represents a much-needed change in leadership.

David Loebsack Iowa 2nd Congressional - Teacher To All - Becoming Candidate To Beat?

David Loebsack was never my teacher - but sometimes I feel like I’m in the minority. Former student and Naperville Democrat Janice Ilg remembers her former teacher fondly and asked me what we could do to help a little while ago. Former student ArchPundit calls David a friend - and asks you to […]

Lynne Presley, County Board District 3 Candidate, Wine & Cheese Party Sunday, September 10th

Lynne Presley, Democratic Candidate for DuPage County Board District 3 is having a Wine and Cheese Party hosted by Bedriye Akgun on Sunday, September 10th at Innovation Salon (6180 S. Cass Avenue, Westmont, Illinois) from 3 - 5PM. RSVP by September 8th and kick in at least $25 for a good time and a […]