Remember my rant about the sad state of the Illinois Democratic Party’s on-line outreach?
Tom Cross continues the Republican efforts with a new blog and website. Overall a pretty good effort. The e-mail announcing it effectively covered three issues that are good issues for Republicans:
1. True Medical Malpractice Reform. Recently Leader Cross and the House Republicans announced their Med Mal Package called “Code Blue”. With it’s passage, Illinois will be able to retain more doctors in State and drive medical costs down.
2. Restore balance to Springfield. With Chicago Democrats controlling everything in Springfield, the rest of the state has been pushed aside. We need to resore some balance back in the Statehouse and get the rest of the State it’s fair share!
3. The House Republicans have not picked up a seat in the Statehouse since 1994. Leader Cross, Deputy Leader Hassert, and HRO are excited about the changes they have made and how they will have a positive impact on our message. We have many real good opportunities this year. Let’s pick up a seat!
I think the important thing about these messages are that the draw distinctions between without demagoguing on issues that divide Republicans themselves.
The blog is interesting in it gives a real personal voice to the Cross’ people which is very inviting.
My only criticism is the front page pic isn’t the most flattering. Cross isn’t a bad looking guy, but he still has that high school wrestler haircut.
Now, no one suggests that Mike Madigan should be blogging or that he even needs to be bothered with the details, but c’mon already!
I’m not sure if I was added because I’m on other Republican lists or not, but if not, smart marketing by the Cross people too.
Nice site and nice blog. I forgot to agree with you on your earlier post about the Illinois Dems lack of presence on the ‘Net.
I guess it goes to the old saying: Don’t send me nobody nobody sent. Sigh.
I’ve always liked Tom Cross. I look forward to him stomping all over Chris Lauzen when Hastert’s seat opens. Hell, I’ll pull a GOP ballot to see that happen and so will plenty of other people out here. It’s not like Democratic primaries in Kane County are that exciting.