I deeply appreciate the landslide support that voters in the Republican Feb. 2 primary provided for me and our volunteers.
The clear message, at least in our Republican Primary, was: Tell people the truth. Serve constituents, not the powerful political potentates. Shrink government and restore our pride in traditional American values. Bring our jobs back. Stop the behind-the-scenes manipulation and coercion.
I call for an upheaval and reformation of the Republican Party based upon the clear message from our voters. Actions that can be taken immediately include: 1. Return the power of directly voting for party leadership to "the People." 2. Anyone, at any level of government, who is found enriching himself, his family or friends beyond his statutory pay should immediately be fired and prosecuted. Zero tolerance for self-serving corruption is our standard. 3. Pat Brady, the Illinois Republican Chairman, should resign for interfering and taking sides in this Republican primary and for doing nothing to effectively stop his predecessor from spending $5 million to attack his opponents (after having promised to monitor and enforce clean campaigning standards).
4. The Kane County Republican Chairman should resign so that we can credibly begin the work of reconstructing a reformed Republican-led coalition of Republicans, Independents, and disillusioned Reagan Democrats. "Less Government, More Individual Freedom" will be our objective and slogan. 5. The current Aurora Republican Chairman is already stepping down. The new elected chairman should work hard to rally the Reform Coalition around recruiting and supporting candidates who will practice honest competence. 6. Dennis Hastert should return to the U.S. Treasury the $500,000 per year that he is receiving, as former Speaker of the House, to employ three staff members whom he pays over $100,000 per year each and $6,300 per month rent, and a taxpayer-paid SUV for his use.
John G. Is 63 years old and Owns a Small Business. He's a life-long Republican and
sees his dream of retiring next year has all but evaporated. With the Stock Market Crashing and New Taxes coming his way, John assumes now that he will work to his 'Dying Day'.
John has a Granddaughter. Ashley is a recent College Grad.. She drives a Flashy Hybrid Car, wears all the latest fashions, and loves to go out to Nightclubs and Restaurants. Ashley campaigned hard for Barack Obama. After the election she made sure her Grandfather (And all other Republican Family Members) received a 'Big I told-you-so' earful on how the World is going to be a much better place now that her Party is taking over.
Having lost both Roommates, Ashley recently ran short of cash and cannot pay the rent (Again) on her 3 Bedroom Townhouse.. Like she has done many times in the past, she E-mailed her Grandfather asking for some 'Financial Help'.
Here Is His Reply:
Sweetheart, I received your request for assistance.
Ashley, you know I love you dearly and I'm sympathetic to your financial plight. Unfortunately, times have changed. With the election of President Obama, your Grandmother and I have had to set forth a bold new Economic Plan of Our Own....
"The Ashley Economic Empowerment Plan." Let me explain.
Your Grandmother and I are Life-Long, Wage-Earning Tax Payers. We have lived a comfortable life, as you know, but we have never had the fancier things like European Vacations, Luxury Cars, Etc. But now the plan has changed. Your President is raising our personal and business taxes significantly. He says it is so he can give Our Hard Earned Money to 'Other People'. Do you know what this means, Ashley? It means less for us, and we must cut back on many Business and Personal Expenses.
You know the wonderful Receptionist who worked in my Office for more than 23 years? The one who always gave you candy when you came over to visit? I had to let her go last week. I can't afford to pay her Salary and all of the Government Mandated Taxes that go with having Employees. Your Grandmother will now work 4 days a week to answer phones, take orders and handle the books. We will be closed on Fridays and will lose even more Income.
I'm also very sorry to report that your Cousin Frank will no longer be working summers in the warehouse. I called him at School this morning. He already knows about it and he's upset because he will have to give up Skydiving and his yearly trip to Greenland to 'Survey The Polar Bears'.
That's just the Business side of things. Some Personal eEyou You know very well that over the years your Grandmother and I have given you thousands of dollars in cash, tuition assistance, food, housing, clothing, gifts, etc., etc. But by your vote, you have chosen to help others -- Not at Your Expense -- but at Our Expense!
If you 'Need Money Now' Sweetheart, I recommend you call 202-456-1111. That is the Direct Phone Number for the White House.. You can also contact the White House E-mail by using the address here:
You yourself told me how 'Foolish it is to Vote Republican'.. You said Mr. Obama is going to be 'The People's Presiden', and is going to help every American live a better life. Based on everything you've told me, along with all the promises we heard during the Campaign, I'm sure Mr. Obama will be happy to transfer some Stimulus Money into Your Bank Account ASAP.
Perhaps you can now understand what I've been saying all my life:
Those who vote for a President should consider the impact on the Nation as a whole, and not be just concerned with what they can get for themselves. What Obama supporters don't seem to realize is all of the money he is redistributing to Illegal Aliens and Non-Taxpaying Americans (The so-called "Less Fortunate") comes from Tax-paying Families.
Remember how you told me, "Only theRrichest of the Rich will be affected"? Well guess what, Honey? Because we Own A Business, your Grandmother and I are now considered to be 'The Richest of the Rich'. On paper, it might look that way, but in the Real World, we are far from it.
As you said while campaigning for Obama, some people will have to carry more of the burden so all of America can prosper.. You understand what that means, right? It means that Raising Taxes on Productive People results in them having less money; less money for everything, including Granddaughters.
I'm sorry, Ashley, but the well has run dry. The 'Free Lunches' are over.. I have no money to give you now. So, congratulations on your choice for "Change." For future reference, I encourage you to try and add up the total value of the gifts and cash you have received from us, just since you went off to College, and compare it to what you expect to get from Mr. Obama over the next 4 (or 8) years. I have not kept track of it, Ashley. It has all truly been 'The Gift of Our Hearts'.
Remember, we love you dearly....but from now on you'll need to call the number mentioned above. Your "Savior" has the money we would have given to you. Just try and get it from him.
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady released the following statement regarding Governor Quinn's budget proposal:
"Governor Quinn laid out one of the most irresponsible budgets the people of Illinois have ever seen, perpetuating the status quo of massive borrowing and spending that got us into the fiscal crisis we face today. It's almost like Governor Blagojevich never left Springfield. What's worse is this address should have been given from Quinn's campaign office because it's clear his budget proposal is nothing more than political theatre to get him reelected in November. Raising taxes 33% on Illinois families is not the answer to fixing this budget mess. Republican Senator Bill Brady is in line with the people of Illinois who want fiscal responsibility and reform - neither of which Quinn is willing to bring to the table."
"You and I would not consider our personal budgets balanced, if we had to borrow money to pay our bills," stated Sheila Weinberg, Founder & CEO of the Institute. "It amazes me that we let the Governor and legislators get away with this political math when calculating the state's 'balanced' budget."
The state constitution requires a balanced budget. The guide urges citizens to ask the Governor and legislators three questions to determine if the state budget is truly balanced. Will our bills be paid on time? Will you borrow money? Will you pay the required pension contributions?
For decades governors and legislators have claimed balanced budget, but now the state is more than $98 billion in debt. "You may ask how this can happen," said Roger Nelson, Chairman of IFTA's Board of Directors. "Well, it all depends on how you count. The state requires corporations to use accounting that takes into consideration the long term consequences of their actions. We should demand nothing less from our elected officials when they calculate a balanced budget."
To promote financial transparency and to provide the public and elected officials with a comprehensive picture of the government's total activity the long-term effects of budget decisions, Rep. Mike Tryon recently introduced the Truth in Accounting Act. Representatives Jack D. Franks, Patricia R. Bellock, Michael G. Connelly, Jim Durkin, Roger L. Eddy, Richard P. Myers, David Reis, Jim Watson and Robert W. Pritchard are sponsors of HB5212.
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IFTA actively seeks association with other public interest groups that recognize the need to improve financial reporting or want to better understand the financial effects of current accounting practices. The Institute is a non-profit, public interest group that does not advocate public policy beyond better, and thereby, more truthful, accounting. For more information about the Institute, visit www.truthinaccounting.org, www.truthin2010.org, www.StateBudgetWatch.org.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. I will oppose the Senate health care bill when it comes before the House for a vote.
Last year, I wrote many of the provisions, which became part of the GOP health reform bill.My legislation, the Medical Rights & Reform Act, had three main provisions:
1.The Medical Rights Act that said Congress shall make no law interfering with decisions you make with your doctor;
2.Granting the right to all Americans to buy health insurance from any state in the Union, especially if they find a plan less expensive or more flexible for their family or small business; and
3.Lawsuit reform.
Unfortunately, the Senate bill imposes 10 new taxes in the teeth of the Great Recession.It costs over a trillion dollars and, according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, increases the cost of health care insurance.
I will work to advance our common-sense health care reforms in the place of Speaker Pelosi’s flawed government health care bill.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.If you think we need a new direction in Washington based on less spending, lower taxes and honest government, join our campaign today.
The playbook of the "media elite" is clear - label any pro-life Republican as an extremist, rightwing, ultraconservative, neanderthal whose obvious lack of enlightenment disqualifies them from holding public office. The mere idea that a politician might have a conscientious preference to choose life offends them. Their insistence on open-mindedness really means believe what they believe or be bashed publicly.
The mainstream media scoffs at the label "media elite" but they lack credibility after their outright cheerleading for Obama in the 2008 election. Further, voting records clearly establish the political leanings of the media elites.
With the release of the Rasmussen poll indicating Brady had a 10-point lead over Quinn, whether related or conjectured, Abdon Pallasch, a far-left reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times felt the need to immediately start undermining Bill Brady's gubernatorial bid with an article about pro-choice groups political strategizing against Brady.
The main objective of the article was to clearly indicate to every reader that Sen. Bill Brady is a dangerous man. The title of the article is equally autobiographical "Liberal groups on mission to label Brady 'extremist'." It seems media falls under "liberal groups." Aside from Bob Schillerstrom, the other 6 Republican gubernatorial candidates were difficult to distinguish from each other on most issues, but the media elites are embracing Quinn's campaign strategy to label Brady an "extremist."
It would be interesting to know if ultra-liberal media elites like Carol Marin, Abdon Pallasch, or Rich Miller actively see their partisanship or simply write what they "feel" is right. It seems to be more of an intuitive response like moths to light. Marin and Miller have been insisting the government must raise revenues to pay the bills rung up by the Chicago Democrats. Many Chicago politicians have embarassingly low IQ's and certainly corruption is endemic, yet after decades of mismanagement, it is completely anathema to the media elites to challenge politicians feckless spending. Even despite mountains of evidence to the contrary. To quote Dan Proft, "When do tax cuts work? Only ever time they have been tried." But not to the media elites, budget cuts only means hurting the poor.
If any of the mainstream media object to the criticism that they are biased; they must first answer why they all push liberal agendas. Why do they use the term ultra-conservative but never ultra-liberal? Why do they only ask where will we get the money and never can we not stop spending money we do not have. And most importantly, how do you explain your perfect Democrat voting record?
Here is ultra-liberal Abdon Pallasch's voting record:
All the Chicago media elites have the exact same perfect Democrat voting record. Should a person with this type of voting record have any credibility discussing a Republican candidate?
Defeating the health care bill is essential for the preservation of personal liberty and integrity of every American. America is about freedom of choice. The majority of Americans have responded negatively to this administration's proposal of a FREE? "Universal Healthcare" for everyone . WOW HOW NOBLE! ... by which all of us will be obligated to have mandatory health insurance policy at our own expense...or face the consequences...
No taxation without representation! No legislation without representation! Let's inform our representatives what representative democracy means!
These thirty Democratic Congressmen all voted for Obamacare the first time around. But Pelosi cannot count on their votes again as Obama tries to jam the bill through using reconciliation in the Senate. These members are all vulnerable and are frightened of the voter backlash their support for Obamacare has kindled.
Pick up the phone and call these swing Congressmen. Let them hear from you! Here’s the list:
Air Force One crashed in the middle of rural America. Panic stricken, the local sheriff mobilized and descended on the farm in force.
When they got there, the disaster was clear. The aircraft was totally destroyed with only a burned hulk left smoldering in a tree line that bordered a farm. The sheriff and his men entered the smoking mess but could find no remains of anyone, including the President. They spotted a lone farmer plowing a field not too far away as if nothing at all happened. They hurried over to the man's tractor. "Hank," the sheriff yelled, panting and out of breath. "Did you see this terrible accident happen?"
"Yep. Sure did." The farmer mumbled unconcernedly, cutting off his motor.
"Do you realize that is the airplane of the President of the United States?"
"Yep."
"Were there any survivors?"
"Nope. They's all kilt straight out" the farmer answered.
"I done buried them all myself. Took me most of the morning.."
"President Obama is dead?" the sheriff shouted.
"Well," the farmer grumbled, restarting his tractor.
"He kept a-saying he wasn't ... but you know what a liar he is."
When Obama won the Presidency with the help of the LEFTIST Media,Hollywood And Entertainment Liberals, Ethnic Socialists (ACORN), Stupid Non-Business Professionals and Bush Haters, I wrote: It won't take six months until the People figure this guy out and realize how horrible a mistake they've made. And when they come to that realization, the damage to the United States of America will be so great it will take a generation or more to repair - IF EVER.
The IDIOTS who not only voted for the Messiah, but also worked [hard] to promote his Lordship, are now left holding the bag.
Here are two things they will NEVER do: They will NEVER admit to making a Blunder out of all proportion by electing a snake-oil salesman with no Positive social history or management experience of any kind. They will NEVER take responsibility for the curse they've imposed upon the immediate and long-term future of their country.
In essence, the people responsible for putting this horror show in power are themselves responsible for every cataclysmic decision he makes and the Consequences thereof.
In just six months, the Messiah's polls are showing the following: 1. On Healthcare Reform - He's going under for the third time with polling well Under 50 percent, even within his own Party. Even though he might be able to Muscle a Healthcare Reform Bill by using Chicago BULLY tactics against his Fellow Democrats, it will just make things worse. 2. On Cap and Trade (Cap and Tax) - The Fat-Lady is already singing. 3. On the Stimulus Package (Tax and Spend) - His popularity is in FREE-FALL. 4. On the TARP package he took and ran with from President Bush - It's all but Good-Night Irene. 5. On the closing of GITMO and "HIS" war on what he no longer wants called the War On Terrorism - He's standing in quicksand with his head just about to go under. 6. On a Comparison between himself and George W. Bush at the same six months into Their respective first term Presidencies - Bush is ahead of him in the Polls. 7. On a comparison between He Who Walks On Water and the 12 preceding Presidents between WW II and now - Obama ranks 10th. 8. On a Poll just Conducted, that asks who would you vote for today between Obama and Mitt Romney - It's a dead heat. Between Obama and Palin - Obama's ONLY ahead by 8 Points and she hasn't even begun to campaign. It seems to me that Obama Wants to be everywhere where he shouldn't be.
He's personally invested in 'totally insulting' America 's ONLY REAL Middle Eastern ally ( Israel ) in favor of Palestinian Despots and Murderers. He's traveling the world apologizing for the USA while lecturing others on how to do it right, when in fact and truth he has no experience at doing anything other than getting elected.
He went to the Muslim world in Egypt to declare that America IS NOT A CHRISTIAN NATION while he heaped praises on Islam, where he compared the "plight" of the Palestinians to the Holocaust.
The Russians think he's a putz, The French think he's rude.
The Germans want him to stop spending.
The Indians want him to mix his nose out of their environmental business.
The North Koreans think he's a joke, The Iranians won't acknowledge his calls.
And the British can't even come up with a comprehensive opinion of him.
As for the Chinese, he's too frightened to even glance their way. [After All, China now owns a large portion of the United States .]
Maybe if America's first Emperor would stay home more, travel less, and work a little bit instead of being on television just about everyday or stop running to "papered" Town Hall Meetings, perhaps he would have a little bit of time to do the work of the nation.
In all fairness, it wasn't HARD to be RIGHT in my prediction concerning Obama's presidency, even in its first six months, so I'm going to make yet another prediction:
OBAMA WILL PROBABLY NOT FINISH HIS 4-YEAR TERM, at least not in a Conventional way.
He is such a political HORROR SHOW, and so detrimental to the USA and his Own Democratic Party, that the Democrats themselves will either FORCE him to Resign or figure out a way to have him thrown out.
Who knows, maybe he really isn't a BORN US Citizen and that's a way the Democrats will be able to get rid of him. [He is a citizen, but not a naturalized citizen with both mother and father being US citizens.]
Or - MORE LIKELY THAN NOT, the Democrats will make Obama THEIR OWN LAME DUCK PRESIDENT.
I don't believe the Democrats have nearly as much love for their country as they do for their own political fortunes. And with Obama, their fortunes are rapidly becoming toast
Come celebrate GOP Unity Sunday, March 14 1:30pm Alta Villa Banquets 430 N. Addison Road Addison, Illinois
Join Bill Brady as we launch the Campaign for a Clean Break right here in DuPage. Invited special speakers include our entire statewide ticket and all the other Republican governor candidates. It's time to take back Illinois for the people!
This Saturday, March 13, the 42nd Ward GOP will host our Monthly Breakfast Meeting. Between now and Election Day, November 2, we'll feature elected officials, candidates and other special political guest speakers every month. 2010 is the most exciting election cycle we've seen in a decade in Illinois, and we'll showcase the talent in the Republican Party that is going to make victory in November a reality.
You'll also get a chance to hear from your Committeeman, Eloise Gerson, as well as several other members of the Executive Committee and fellow Republicans from 42nd Ward.
The meeting will take place on Saturday, March 13 at 10:00am at the Erie Café, located at 536 W. Erie St. Our guest speaker for this event will political strategist, commentator and former Gubernatorial candidate Dan Proft. Dan will offer his insights and ideas for Republican success in Illinois in 2010. Dan is a fellow 42nd Warder and a brilliant political mind, and it will be a great opportunity to hear from him, ask questions and get to know Dan in in intimate setting.
Illinois Republicans finally have a gubernatorial candidate, and for now at least he holds a 10-point lead over incumbent Democratic Governor Pat Quinn.
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in the state finds State Senator Bill Brady leading Quinn 47% to 37%. Six percent (6%) prefer some other candidate, and nine percent (9%) are undecided.
The survey follows last week's announcement by the state elections board that Brady was the winner of the February 2 Republican Primary. He won by just 193 votes out of 750,000 that were cast.
Quinn, who is running for his first full-term after assuming office following Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment, also ran a very close primary race with state Comptroller Dan Hynes for the Democratic nomination. Just before the primary vote, a poll found Quinn trailing Hynes 43% to 37%.
Brady's numbers likely reflect at least a modest bounce from the news of his victory. Given Illinois' strong Democratic leanings, the race is sure to tighten in the days ahead.
The new survey finds Brady leading by 17 points among women but just three points among men. Voters not affiliated with either party favor Brady 59% to 18%.
Brady is viewed very favorably by 17% of Illinois voters, while only 11% view the Republican very unfavorably. Nineteen percent (19%) have no opinion of him.
Just 12% in Illinois view their governor very favorably, while 24% view Quinn very unfavorably. Only five percent (5%) have no opinion of Quinn.
At this point in a campaign, Rasmussen Reports considers the number of people with strong opinions more significant than the total favorable/unfavorable numbers.
Forty-three percent (43%) of Illinois voters approve of the job Quinn is doing as governor, while 56% disapprove.
Illinois Republicans finally have a gubernatorial candidate, and for now at least he holds a 10-point lead over incumbent Democratic Governor Pat Quinn.
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in the state finds State Senator Bill Brady leading Quinn 47% to 37%. Six percent (6%) prefer some other candidate, and nine percent (9%) are undecided.
The survey follows last week's announcement by the state elections board that Brady was the winner of the February 2 Republican Primary. He won by just 193 votes out of 750,000 that were cast.
Quinn, who is running for his first full-term after assuming office following Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment, also ran a very close primary race with state Comptroller Dan Hynes for the Democratic nomination. Just before the primary vote, a poll found Quinn trailing Hynes 43% to 37%.
Brady's numbers likely reflect at least a modest bounce from the news of his victory. Given Illinois' strong Democratic leanings, the race is sure to tighten in the days ahead.
The new survey finds Brady leading by 17 points among women but just three points among men. Voters not affiliated with either party favor Brady 59% to 18%.
Brady is viewed very favorably by 17% of Illinois voters, while only 11% view the Republican very unfavorably. Nineteen percent (19%) have no opinion of him.
Just 12% in Illinois view their governor very favorably, while 24% view Quinn very unfavorably. Only five percent (5%) have no opinion of Quinn.
At this point in a campaign, Rasmussen Reports considers the number of people with strong opinions more significant than the total favorable/unfavorable numbers.
Forty-three percent (43%) of Illinois voters approve of the job Quinn is doing as governor, while 56% disapprove.
Illinois Republicans finally have a gubernatorial candidate, and for now at least he holds a 10-point lead over incumbent Democratic Governor Pat Quinn.
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in the state finds State Senator Bill Brady leading Quinn 47% to 37%. Six percent (6%) prefer some other candidate, and nine percent (9%) are undecided.
The survey follows last week's announcement by the state elections board that Brady was the winner of the February 2 Republican Primary. He won by just 193 votes out of 750,000 that were cast.
Quinn, who is running for his first full-term after assuming office following Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment, also ran a very close primary race with state Comptroller Dan Hynes for the Democratic nomination. Just before the primary vote, a poll found Quinn trailing Hynes 43% to 37%.
Brady's numbers likely reflect at least a modest bounce from the news of his victory. Given Illinois' strong Democratic leanings, the race is sure to tighten in the days ahead.
The new survey finds Brady leading by 17 points among women but just three points among men. Voters not affiliated with either party favor Brady 59% to 18%.
Brady is viewed very favorably by 17% of Illinois voters, while only 11% view the Republican very unfavorably. Nineteen percent (19%) have no opinion of him.
Just 12% in Illinois view their governor very favorably, while 24% view Quinn very unfavorably. Only five percent (5%) have no opinion of Quinn.
At this point in a campaign, Rasmussen Reports considers the number of people with strong opinions more significant than the total favorable/unfavorable numbers.
Forty-three percent (43%) of Illinois voters approve of the job Quinn is doing as governor, while 56% disapprove.
Illinois is in crisis. The Chicago Democrats have made huge financial promises in order to buy their way into absolute power. Now the bills are coming due.
Many vendors no longer view the State of Illinois as a credit-worthy customer. This is especially true in the healthcare sector. Illinois sometimes runs 6-7 months overdue on its bills.
The University of Illinois is owed $5o0 million. They are now holding emergency meetings to discuss what cuts will need to be made if the funding does not come through. This senario is repeated over and over because of the Chicago Democrats fiduciary mis-management.
So with all the budget problems, pension debt problems, and cash flow problems, the media elite are subtly launching their predictable attack on Sen. Brady.
The "media elite" in Chicago are defined by their one-sided liberal view of the world and consistent Democrat voting record. They feel Occam's Razor is hopelessly naive and only sophisticated and nuanced political decisions define intelligence. They hopelessly wring their hands as they lament where will the government find the revenue to continue without ever challenging the concept of a spending problem.
This "media elite" views any social conservative as unqualified to hold public office. If an individual does not embrace gay marriage or accept the pro-choice position on abortion they are not part of the enlightened illuminati.
News reports, both print and broadcast, define the Republican gubernatorial candidate as pro-life at the top of all their reports. Why do they do this? It is an attempt to put a bright red "A" label on Sen. Brady. They are telling their viewers "this man is a dangerous, ignornant, and unqualified."
Reporters know the fiscal crisis in Illinois. They are well aware Illinois is only behind California in endebtedness and almost last in job creation. Essentially the house is on fire and they are asking whether the firemen are Cubs or Sox fans.
Luckily, the bitter taste of extreme partisanship is still lingering over the media's fawning cheerleading for Obama and healthy scepticism is now the norm. But since the media has yet to ever be able to help themselves, there will most certainly be seven months of Sen. Brady being labeled "an extreme rightwinger."
Sen. Brady brings to the table the only adult solutions to fix Illinois' Chicago Democrat inflicted wounds. Yet, Carol Marin and Abdon Pallasch will find it necessary to emphasize Sen. Brady is a "social conservative" regardless of the topic they are discussing. They no longer will to report the news, they are now activist journalists who want to change the world.
My name is Laurie Hellmer, and I am an organizer of the Cook County Tea Party.
I am writing to introduce myself and to invite you to attend the campaign school that Cook County Tea is hosting on May 8, 2010. This full day seminar will be taught by the Leadership Institute.
I am also writing to invite you to sign up for the Cook County Tea Party mailing list and the Cook County Tea Party Facebook page.
Please forward this email to anyone who you think might be interested in the Campaign School. Thank you!
Join Senator Bill Brady, Republican candidate for Governor, who will be on a eight-city flyaround Monday, March 8, 2010, to thank his supporters and launch his general election campaign.
He will be joined by his running mate, Jason Plummer, the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor.
The tour will end with a free 7 p.m. Victory Rally at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington. You're invited to attend.
10 a.m. Chicago Rockford International Airport, First Floor 60 Airport Drive, Rockford
Who: State Senator Kirk Dillard, Illinois gubernatorial candidate
What: News Conference
When: 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 5th
Where: Union League Club, Room 700
65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL
Why: Senator Dillard will provide an update on the status of his campaign, following the Illinois State Board of Elections meeting earlier that morning.
Tonight, there will be a fundraiser for all four Republican candidates who are running for office in Chicago. We are running for one state senate seat, two state representative seats, and one US Congressional seat. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be divided equally among the four candidates. It is so important to put NEW PEOPLE in office in the next election.
Please help support our effort to put new people in Springfield, and please tell your friends to participate in the election on November 2, 2010, and VOTE REPUBLICAN to turn around Illinois!
I am running against longtime incumbent, Joe Lyons. A vote for Lyons is a vote for Mike Madigan and Pat Levar!!! Please support the new choices you now have!!!
Sincerely,
David Anderson
Republican Nominee for State Representative for 19th District of Illinois
Today, 10th District Republican Congressional candidate Robert Dold declared his support for the effort being taken by a key committee of the House of Representatives to advance an Armenian Genocide Resolution.
“I applaud the leaders of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for advancing this long overdue Resolution,” said Dold. “As Americans, we must stand with the Armenians and never forget this tragic moment in history.” Dold continued, “We must never turn a blind eye to atrocities committed against the innocent, and understand that it is in our national interest to ensure that such acts be recognized.”
The House Resolution 252 calls on the President to recognize as part of U.S. foreign policy the atrocities inflicted against the Armenian people by the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century, affirming those actions as a definitive example of genocide.
State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias acknowledged Wednesday that his family bank, the Broadway Bank, will probably fail.
Giannoulias’ Republican opponent for U.S. Senate, Rep. Mark Kirk, has argued that Giannoulias’ “reckless” approach to investing — both at Broadway Bank and at the state treasurer’s office — resulted in heavy losses at the bank and in the state’s college loan program.
Starting a tour of “clearing the air” meetings with the media to talk about the bank that entered a consent decree with federal regulators just before the primary election, Giannoulias admitted, in hindsight, he probably should not have focused so much on real estate.
“I take my share of responsibility for possibly concentrating too much in commercial real estate,” Giannoulias told the Sun-Times’ editorial board. “Obviously, it’s easy to look back four or five years and say that, but I think in my role, that’s part of what I should be doing. This is not something I’m shying away from. This is not something I’m hiding from. I’m here to answer as many questions as I possibly can.”
But, Giannoulias said, he did his due diligence on those loans and never knowingly gave loans to people linked to organized crime.
“I would vehemently disagree that these are reckless or risky loans,” he said.
The only reason Broadway Bank appears ready to collapse is because the bottom fell out of the real estate market, he said.
Today, 10th District Republican Congressional candidate Robert Dold called on his opponent Democratic candidate Dan Seals to return all donations tied to embattled Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY).
“The people of the 10th District deserve to be represented honestly and ethically, which I have pledged to do,” said Dold. “This election is an opportunity for the people of our District to start in Washington with a clean slate, unburdened by political paid-fors.”
Increasingly, candidates, members of the Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee have returned donations from Rangel, but when asked previously if he planned on returning the over $55,000 in contributions from Rangel over the past years, Seals has been non-committal.
Money talks. Quality candidates walk. The news media squawks. And, lo and behold, Joe Berrios, Cook County’s “Mr. Pay-to-Play,” is nominated as the Democratic candidate for assessor.
It was, however, an “ugly” victory. Despite being the county Democratic chairman, Berrios managed only 39.2 percent of the vote, finishing with 203,397 votes, to 177,155 (34 percent) for Robert Shaw and 139,164 (26.8 percent) for Ray Figueroa, a former judge. Berrios won 22 of 50 Chicago wards, and 17 of 30 suburban townships.
Renowned as a veritable “money machine,” Berrios, as a Board of Review commissioner raised over $3.5 million from 2007 to 2009. He generates that kind of money because the three-member Board of Review has the power to adjust the assessed valuation on residential and commercial property, and the beneficiaries of those decreases usually show their appreciation through campaign contributions. Berrios is also a well-paid Springfield lobbyist for the video poker industry.
When incumbent Assessor Jim Houlihan announced his retirement, Berrios used his clout as a prominent Hispanic, prolific fundraiser and party chairman to elbow opposition aside. He ran bland and insipid saturation TV ads promising to “fight” property tax hikes, and relied on the Democratic organization to deliver. They did – just barely.
Indeed, as Thomas Jefferson stated: "...all power is inherited in the people...It is their right and duty to be at all times armed".
Gun control is a clear and precarious violation of the second amendement. The "Bill of Rights" were designed to protect and empower the individual with freedom and bestowed upon Americans the kind of individual rights that are part responsible for the greatness of this country.
Socialism and communism on the other hand does not give a damn about individual rights and personal freedom. But values collectivity and the collective good verses personal good. This is tyrannical and anti democratic. Democracy cannot be preserved if the government stampedes on individual liberties.
The essence of democracy and freedom rests with the personal freedom of individual, group and herd identity politics are extremely undemocratic and dangerous. Just as in the economic sector it is essential for free market to determine winners or loosers and NOT the GOVERNMENT. It is imperative for the BILL OF RIGHTS to stand and protect our individual freedoms.
The day after the National Rifle Association over-turned the Washington D.C. gun ban, the NRA filed a lawsuit against Chicago. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear the arguments on the Chicago gun-ban.
Mayor Daley has consistently believed the fewer guns, the fewer gun crimes. The conservative response has always been that the criminals will always have guns regardless of gun laws.
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Mayor Daley said today he’s “very optimistic” the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold Chicago’s strictest-in-the-nation handgun ban and refused to even discuss a legal fallback.
“What’s at stake for those of us on the front-line … is nothing less than the safety of our streets and our families and all of our children,” Daley told a news conference at police headquarters on the eve of oral arguments in the landmark case.
Corruption.It’s a word we know too well in Illinois.Last week, the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Better Government Association released a new report on “Corruption in Cook County.”
As NBC News reported, nearly 150 employees, politicians and contractors in Cook County have been convicted on corruption charges since 1957.In the last 36 years, 31 sitting or former Chicago alderman have been convicted of corruption or other crimes. Corruption appears to be winning in Illinois.
Our state's economy is weakened by the corruption of a one-party state.Each Illinois family is forced to pay a hidden corruption tax that lowers incomes and costs jobs.
To begin down a path of reform, we must elect leaders who do not become criminals.Men and women unafraid to stand alone to fight corruption, back prosecutors and pass tough ethics reforms.As a decorated Naval Officer and a distinguished legislator with a record of reform, we need Mark Kirk in the U.S. Senate.I hope you will share his record of reform with voters across Illinois.
While our opponent continues a negative campaign to avoid answering tough ethics questions, we will continue to spread Congressman Kirk’s positive vision for job creation and reform.
That is why Congressman Kirk leads by 6 points in the latest independent polling - and why Democratic strategists like Doug Schoen call Mark Kirk the "favorite" in this election.With your help, we will bring Illinois a great victory in November.
Thank you for your continued support.Together, we will restore Illinois to its rightful place as America’s economic engine and a model for reform.
I deeply appreciate the landslide support that voters in the Republican Feb. 2 primary provided for me and our volunteers.
The playbook of the "media elite" is clear - label any pro-life Republican as an extremist, rightwing, ultraconservative, neanderthal whose obvious lack of enlightenment disqualifies them from holding public office. The mere idea that a politician might have a conscientious preference to choose life offends them. Their insistence on open-mindedness really means believe what they believe or be bashed publicly.
Indeed, as Thomas Jefferson stated: "...all power is inherited in the people...It is their right and duty to be at all times armed".
Gun control is a clear and precarious violation of the second amendement. The "Bill of Rights" were designed to protect and empower the individual with freedom and bestowed upon Americans the kind of individual rights that are part responsible for the greatness of this country.
The day after the National Rifle Association over-turned the Washington D.C. gun ban, the NRA filed a lawsuit against Chicago.
Wow, this joke is beyond poor taste.
