Eric Krol
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Former governor Thompson backs GiulianiOct 31, 2021 8:00 pm - Republican presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani brought a surprise high-profile endorser with him to Des Plaines on Thursday: former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompso...
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Clinton getting kid gloveOct 31, 2021 7:33 pm - At last month's Iowa debate, Democratic presidential contenders Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton immediately faced fastballs from moderator George Stephanopoulos. Sen. O...
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Trick play by Blagojevich gets stuffed at the lineOct 31, 2021 7:12 pm - Football season is upon us and, as is his wont, Illinois' head coach Rod Blagojevich is calling another political misdirection play. The governor sued House Speaker Mich...
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Durbin says he's 'glad' Gonzales is goneOct 31, 2021 6:41 pm - Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he's "relieved" Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned Monday, and he floated a former deputy attorney general's name as a pote...
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'Wiser, more experienced' Oberweis aims to fill Hastert's seatOct 31, 2021 6:30 pm - A more humble Jim Oberweis will kick off his congressional bid today stressing a continued focus on tax cuts and illegal immigration and his desire to follow in retirin...
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Reflections on Hastert as he starts to exit political stageOct 31, 2021 6:11 pm - Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has begun his departure from the political stage. Whether his final bow takes place in January 2009 when his term ends or before then...
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Fellow Dems lay into ObamaOct 31, 2021 5:47 pm - Sen. Barack Obama accused fellow Democratic presidential candidates Sunday of trying to score cheap political points by criticizing his foreign policy inexperience, poin...
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The rise and end: Hastert retirement announcement comes with reflection on his unlikely careerMay 28, 2015 5:41 pm - Editor's Note: This story was originally published in the Daily Herald on Aug. 18, 2007, when Dennis Hastert announced his retirement from Congress. The high school...
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End of an era: Hastert won't seek re-electionOct 31, 2021 5:42 pm - The high school wrestling coach who rose to House Speaker stepped off the political mat Friday. Congressman Denny Hastert told several hundred supporters gathered at the...
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Hastert: Leaving on his own termsOct 31, 2021 5:36 pm - Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert might not serve out the rest of his term, setting up the possibility of a special election to find a replacement. Hastert, who will f...
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