Archive for September, 2004
Posted in September 24th, 2004
Michael points out the same problem with Keyes position on polling, but takes a shot at McCain-Feingold for outlawing issue ads and wonders why I don’t address that…. First, issue ads aren’t illegal in the most basic sense. What are illegal are issue ads run by organizations that are incorporated and mention a federal candidate […]
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Posted in September 24th, 2004
and where to send donations are available at the Capitol Fax (nicely redesigned and easier to read) His column deals with Statehouse security as well.
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Posted in September 24th, 2004
Via Rising Hegemon That’s Stephen Douglas for those playing at home. Strangely, Keyes has been trying to pretend to be Abe the whole campaign.
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Posted in September 22nd, 2004
But I did get some Keyes video–nothing mind blowing, but humorous. It won’t be up until tomorrow night. Regular posting tomorrow.
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Posted in September 21st, 2004
It’s hard to believe Alan’s time in Illinois is almost half-way done, but here are the top ten events for Alan Keyes’ first month and one-half. 10. Jim Edgar is left Speechless when he learns Thompson isn’t supporting Keyes 9. The Economist chimes in on the Keyes selection in a biting editorial The Illinois Republicans […]
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Posted in September 21st, 2004
The Presidential debate in St. Louis will be in walking distance–I won’t get inside, but I’ll have fun watching the protestors.
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Posted in September 21st, 2004
Now Alan wants to ban polls and the reporting of such during a period close to the election. Apparently the First Amendment is not a great moral principle to Alan.
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Posted in September 21st, 2004
The Minuteman Program just announced is a pyramid scheme of electoral politics. You’ll have had to have had a lot of the kool aid to be aiming for these prizes: In addition to the Keyes’ 04 Minuteman lapel pins, other perks will be assigned to each rank. Some of the currently established perks are listed […]
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Posted in September 21st, 2004
Quickly becoming one of my and others favorite posters over at the Illinois Reader is DJRluth “But look at this and tell me – is the guy running to be senator, or General Secretary of the Central Committee?” “…By the very definition, Amb. Keyes is the opposite of a “carpetbagger.” Amb. Keyes was recruited and […]
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Posted in September 21st, 2004
Capitol Fax has the basic information on the guard murdered yesterday at the State Capitol–Rich Miller will be providing details on how to donate to the family or a designated charity soon.
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Posted in September 21st, 2004
Dawn Clark Netsch has a great interview on 848 about her career and her time in the Senate as a member of the independent Crazy 8 block. Back when she called Daley, Dirty Little Richie
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Posted in September 21st, 2004
Alan seems to think that clarifying his immigration positions is beneath him and repeatedly says to 848’s ….. that he asked and answered the question. Besides being utterly stupid from the point of view of someone who might actually be trying to win votes, it is absolutely hysterical. Start at about 3:30 if you want […]
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Posted in September 20th, 2004
On Public Affairs Blog
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Posted in September 20th, 2004
3 Gives some good information on how the HRO came to be and 4 is the plea for what they are aiming to do. Click on the ad to the Right!
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Posted in September 20th, 2004
Blagojevich is ridind decently, but not as high as previously with an 8 % Excellent rating and 45% Good rating for overall approval of 53%. 36% Fair, 6% Poor and 7% don’t know. Over all pretty good, though not as strong as he once was. Finally, in probably the most surprising bit: Would you favor […]
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