From today’s Chicago Tribune Republicans supporting Democrat Tammy Duckworth:
“If Republican leaders feel blindsided by the turn, then they would do well to pay a call to the Wheaton home of Lois and Gerald Sheridan, for years one of the GOP precinct committeemen who rallied voters for Hyde at election time.
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Posted 22 October 2006
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From the Richard Dunn campaign:
“DuPage voters have given County Board hopeful Grant Eckhoff the thumbs down once already this year, so why is he still in the race, asks [District 4 County Board Candidate] Richard Dunn…. ‘Eckhoff lost. [Jerry ‘J.R.’] McBride beat him fair and square,’ said Dunn…. ‘Republicans in this county have […]
Clean water that will not poison your family isn’t a Republican issue. It isn’t a Democratic issue. It’s not even a politically independent issue. It’s a health issue - one that knows no party. Getting results on issues that matter to all of us - responsive government - is what Liz […]
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Posted 22 October 2006
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[Hat tip Kevin Drum]
While Time Magazine talks about the Republican’s vaunted 72 Hour Task Force deployed to get out the vote, Tom Englehardt at the Nation is talking about the GOTV potential of Saddam Hussein’s trial verdict that will come with two days to go before the election. Read it. Think about it. […]
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Posted 19 October 2006
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From the Joe Shannon Campaign:
“Friends,
I am running for Congress because I believe our government should serve the citizens of our country- our families, the communities we choose to raise our kids- not political parties, elected officials or corporate interests. One of the first things Judy Biggert did when she was elected to Congress was break […]
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Posted 19 October 2006
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See the Barack Obama-Tammy Duckworth ad here.
The Duckworth campaign is raising money right now to put the ad on TV - clicking the above lets you donate too. In a race this tight getting enough money to put the ad up could make the difference. Your support matters here.
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Posted 19 October 2006
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From today’s Daily Herald
“[Rob] Bisceglie, a consultant to not-for-profit agencies, is a sincere and articulate candidate who truly cares about the welfare of others. He has vowed to work toward improving the way schools are funded and the way health care is delivered. He™s committed to improving economic development strategy and job creation. He has […]
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Posted 18 October 2006
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Look I support people asking residents for their opinion. When I went to Franco Coladipietro’s website tonight I saw that he was looking for input.
While I’m not sure what “issues” Franco might have with “Family” and “Senior Citizens” (hey, I support both) nonetheless I thought ‘good start.’ But, of course, that’s […]
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Posted 18 October 2006
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You can read the American Prospect story here.
Bernie Sanders seems like a genuinely decent guy with a strong legislative history in the U.S. House that recommends giving him a future in the U.S. Senate. Bernie’s long roots in Vermont would seem to suggest that attacking him as a monster is plain stupid. Luckily […]
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Posted 17 October 2006
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From Ed Schwartz last week
“While Democratic candidates are saying next to nothing about budget cuts, Republican incumbents are trumpeting the various federal grants they’re able to produce for their districts. In Pennsylvania™s 6th congressional district, where Lois Murphy is trying to unseat incumbent Republican Joe Gerlach, the latter lists every single grant he’s brought to […]
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Posted 17 October 2006
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