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And Congressman. And Defense Contractors. And Bribery. And Did I mention hookers? One can only hope that someone from Illinois gets snared up because only that could make this more fun (and let’s not speculate in comments). People understand hookers and Congressman. Sex sells and this is going to be a hoot. UPDATE: ummm…while I […]
Rich points out, Topinka is still leading Blagojevich in a very blue state. On policy, I like the Governor. I just don’t like him. I’ve tried, I just don’t. Judy is moderate enough for me to consider backing her and that is where the problem is. He’s a little too much Eddie Haskill. That said, […]
They still have plenty of leads to follow on Alexi: But we also need to stress that, for Giannoulias and his party, this is not going to get any better. While I understand the tendency to want to wait and see what will happen, everything I hear is this is just barely starting. And this […]
Obama and Schakowsky have been leading the fight on this issue Chicago will have a rally on May 1st at the Federal Building Make a day of it after Immigrant Worker Justice March
Let’s see Muslims decry cartoons depicting their Prophet, Immigration loons decry a Patriotic song being sung in Spanish. The difference? Actually—depicting Muhammed does violate religious tenets and is probably in poor taste though Freedom of Speech includes the right to say things in poor taste. Demonstrating your patriotism in any language seems strangely patriotic. Would […]
I guess alternative fuels aren’t such a big thing for the big guy as he takes his SUV back to the Hill after leaving the press conference in an alternative fuel vehicle. A picture is indeed worth a thousand words.
LOL—it took me a bit to get what Topinka was trying to do with this. Illinois’ gas tax per gallon is 19 cents, but it also charges 5% sales tax. If one were to deliver true cost relieve the way to reduce the tax burden is on the 19 cents not on the 5% Judy […]
Someone who is trying to win over the swing voters in Illinois? Jim did a fine job asking Topinka what she thought of the President even if she never answered the questions. The base of the Republican Party thinks clapping louder will make George Bush more popular and magically make him and his merry band […]
Sound familiar? Sun-Times August 1, 1994 HEADLINE: Radio Ads Back New Party BODY: With just a week left to file third-party ballot petitions, a newly formed conservative group is airing radio commercials designed to support the Term Limits & Tax Limits Party. The group, Illinois Pro-Family Voters, said in a statement that Gov. Edgar and […]
However it needs to be sold, it isn’t working. Summary of Findings: Total this audit 22 Total last audit 24 Repeated from last audit 17 7 problems fixed. 5 created. 17 continue. If you can’t document the savings, what is the point? CMS’ contract files lacked certain documentation for 6 of 10 contracts we tested. […]
The title isn’t one wishing death on anyone, but is taken from Slate that often runs Deathwatches for doomed political candidates and officials. Alexi is screwed and while his strategy in dealing with the issue is much better, the ball started rolling in the primary and it won’t be stopped now as the Trib clearly […]
I’d say this is more than a bit of an overstatement for the Illinois Circular Firing Squad Team is in rare form as Biver suggests that Topinka might do worse than Keyes. The column has a big error in that Axelrod’s firm AKP isn’t working for Blagojevich. Squier, Knapp & Dunn Communications is the ad […]
Lee Newcom suggests Judy may not fired up the base: A significant part of the Republican base has some serious questions about Judy Barr Topinka. If she fails to aggressively address those issues there will be no one to blame but her for depressing GOP turnout in November. In the primary I predicted her to […]
Because Rick Garcia is going to challenge the signatures according to Zorn While the IFI insists they aren’t having problems, it’s pretty clear they are. Anyone who had a clue knew the petitions would be challenged by gay rights and liberal groups. Then again, those with a clue pretty much excludes the merry band of […]