You can read the study at Prairie State Blue - where the hard news flows….
[Hat tip Bob Peickert for the scoop]
In the 6th Congressional District Democrat Stan Jagla’s campaign reports today that the initial challenge to its nominating petitions has failed. The Illinois State Board of Elections has found enough valid signatures for Jagla to remain on the ballot. The Objector, Robert Flynn, still has the option […]
Read the article about online Democratic fundraising here. From the article:
“Daniel Biss, a University of Chicago math professor, has raised $51,000 through ActBlue for his 2008 race for the Illinois House. His campaign Web site links donors to ActBlue, where his page features a YouTube video of supporter endorsements.
‘By far, this is the easiest […]
It’s often useful to read your critics, and I thank the Illinois Review (genuinely) for pointing out what seems like inconsistencies from last night’s blogging. Last night I endorsed and praised Bill Foster, disagreed with him on a particular policy and then critiqued one of his competitors (John Laesch) and offered advice. Looked […]
I’m far from a foreign policy wonk, but I’m very sympathetic to Matt Yglesias’ read on Clinton foreign policy vs. Obama foreign policy, with Clinton coming across more “hawkish” (pro-war) and Obama coming across as more “realist” and “internationalist” (among other things meaning more pro-diplomacy first). What the differences suggest is that Hillary Clinton, […]
Meet The Candidate Fundraiser and Reception for Jill Morgenthaler at Larry Bodine’s home
When: Friday December 14, 2007 - 7 to 9 PM
Where: 691 Wingate Road, Glen Ellyn
More Info: Contact Larry @ 630.942.0977
Requested Donation: $20
Larry promises plenty of coffee, cookies, snacks and Democrats.
Be on the lookout for “Jackie O sunglasses and scarf”!
Democratic Congressional Candidate John Laesch held a press conference on November 19th (video below). The press conference was mostly about 14th District Republican Candidate Jim Oberweis’ mailing promoting the use of biometric ID cards for employment as a way to combat illegal immigration - a topic picked up by the Daily Herald last Wednesday. […]
I met Bill Foster early in the campaign and sat down with him over dinner at a local diner (disclosure he bought my omelet for about six bucks). He’s a down-to-earth, smart and likable guy who is running to try to make a difference.
Bill Foster’s first commercial (below) shows his impressive science […]
On November 20th outgoing Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Mike Skaar, representing the chamber, suggested that City Councilman Dick Furstenau’s lawsuit against the city represents “a conflict of interest between the city and our elected representatives, and [our concern is] if the process of governing can continue in an impartial and fair manner,” according […]
In the 14th Congressional District Republican Kevin Burns is polling a distant third in a four man race where the fourth man is not only unheard of - but unreachable. Burns holds the same place financially. Kevin needs a breakthrough, something innovative, something memorable, something that…isn’t this:
