Jill Morgenthaler’s Congressional Campaign in IL-06 has started to pick up momentum with additions/changes in staff, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) designation as a “targeted district” and a solid, if still needing to be ramped up, first full fundraising quarter quarter of over $200,000. The addition of experienced campaign manager Bill Romjue, who has […]
When their only principle is power, is it strange that the powerful are unprincipled?
Karl Rove feigns an innocent appreciation of John McCain.
Meanwhile, consider that John McCain believes it’s ok for the CIA to torture - although he uses other words for it.
Draw your own conclusion.
John McCain is against improving education benefits for veterans because it could affect military retention rates. What do you even say about a policy amounting to ‘keep ‘em down and they’ll stick around’? Horrifying? Accurate? Cynical? Exploitive? Whatever it is - it isn’t what any decent person would call “patriotic.”
[OneMan in comments below is right - Henry Treftz, Vice Chair of the Aurora Township GOP was there (although I missed seeing him) - and yes, he is a cool guy.]
Last Friday over 125 people attended Alderman Stephanie Kifowit’s official announcement that she is running for Mayor of Aurora. Under the banner “Leadership that […]
Third Ward Alderman Stephanie Kifowit will formally launch her campaign for Mayor of Aurora Friday, April 4th, at Long Island Sound Banquets. The catered event features entertainment provided by A Little Night Music DJ service. Stephanie’s campaign announcement party is free and open to the public.
Alderman Stephanie Kifowit is a professional in the financial […]
From Congressman Bill Foster:
“Today marks the fifth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq.
We are proud of the work our fine men and women in uniform have accomplished in the field. They have done everything we have asked of them. We are forever indebted to their service and the sacrifice their […]
From Moveon.org:
“Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th at 7 PM join the people of Fox Valley for a Candle Light Vigil for New Priorities in Washington on the 5th Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion. We will speak out and honor the 3,987 soldiers and 89,605 Iraqi Civilians that have died as well as the 29,314 soldiers […]
In 2006 Democrat Bill Foster helped elect Patrick Murphy to congress, the only Iraqi War veteran to win a congressional seat. Bill believes in supporting veterans and pulling our troops out of Iraq. A grassroots group of veterans has formed to support Bill Foster - here’s what they have to say:
For Immediate Release
March […]
There have been a lot of words today, a lot of hyperbole and, thankfully, some heartfelt well wishes to America’s veterans. I’ll keep this brief - if you’re serious about honoring the sacrifice of Americans in our military, you can start by making sure that they all have access to quality health care and […]
[Hat tip Eric Rauchway.]
Read it. And weep.
