Archive for July, 2005
Posted in July 26th, 2005
Because Schock Spent over $2000 at IKEA in his campaign report. IKEA 1800 E McConnor Pkwy Schaumburg, IL 60173 $1,873.02 5/17/2005 Expenditure Citizens for Schock office furniture Citizens for Schock IKEA 1800 E McConnor Pkwy Schaumburg, IL 60173 $221.83 5/25/2005 Expenditure Citizens for Schock office furniture Citizens for Schock Ummm…if a Democrat did that…let me […]
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Posted in July 25th, 2005
In Pennsylvania as Rick Santorum. I want to congratulate Pennsylvania bloggers and journalists and really underscore the importance of having fun while you have the chance. It’s unlikely you’ll be able to to watch a candidate engage in ritual self-immolation up close again. And for the rest of us, Rick’s on the Daily Show Tonight […]
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Posted in July 25th, 2005
Ever wonder why I’m so slow getting back to you on e-mail? Because I don’t take enough time to get through it. Today is one of those clear out the inbox days so more later.
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Posted in July 21st, 2005
Long time readers may remember John Lott and his letter to me as well as fairly long discussions of his work. Lott is now accusing John Donohue of skipping debates despite clear communications from the debate sponsors that Donohue wasn’t ducking anything. When asked to correct the posts, Lott has apparently refused and the Federalist […]
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Posted in July 21st, 2005
The Musings of David Amulet I find it quite amusing. Not your typical recommendation here as it’s not a hardcore political news or commentary, but more musings on current affairs.
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Posted in July 21st, 2005
Over at Talking Points Memo, someone called Biggert’s office and got a non-response.
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Posted in July 21st, 2005
As the reports start to trickle in, and with some chatter about Lang running for Governor, I checked his report. The only thing out of the ordinary to me were two polling expenses. One in late May, one on the last day of June for a total of $16,000. Fako and Associates did the polling […]
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Posted in July 21st, 2005
While I didn’t have time to respond to Eric’s post on Daley’s crackdown on cyclists, I’m not suprised at all by the reaction of many cyclists While I don’t currently commute by bike I did for a long time. Most of the serious cyclists I know have no problem with increased enforcement on cyclists because […]
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Posted in July 19th, 2005
That’s Rich’s question of the day My answer: In honor of Steve Rosenbloom of the Trib, Is Death an Option?
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Posted in July 19th, 2005
May well be today. While I’ve often thought he’d pretty much have another teflon scandal, the tone and evidence in terms of the Sorich indictment seems to change that calculus. Dan Mihalopoulos and Matt O’Connor cover the most recent events. Before these scandals, it always seemed to be several levels removed, but having the patronage […]
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Posted in July 18th, 2005
Carol Marin sums up the Governor’s time in office pretty well and then points to where he has found his core supporters, women. Blago’s poll numbers, especially Downstate, have gone south. So with all of that, why would anyone suggest that Blagojevich is well positioned to retake the governor’s office in 2006? Women. Unabashedly pro-choice, […]
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Posted in July 18th, 2005
Look at Illinois AFL-CIO COPE expenditures: ticket purchase White Citizens for Jesse
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Posted in July 18th, 2005
Raised no cash, brother loaned some more money and the campaign account itself is in debt to a tune of $268,522.16 Nothing to see here folks, move along.
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Posted in July 18th, 2005
Quarter/Cycle $395080.46 On Hand $369675.22 The vast majority of it is local money meaning anyone who was calling around came up dry–I think Pankau’s decision not to run is pretty clear after looking at the report. He put up incumbent numbers for a Member of Congress in a very short period based on local donations. […]
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Posted in July 18th, 2005
Quarter 454921.39 Cycle $956580.89 (just missed the $1 million over a year out) On Hand $735308.19 This is going to be a real expensive race and she won’t be relying on donations from small donors given the battle that is coming.
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