Deerfield Opinion
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Rail line won't help enough peopleJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - I have been hearing and reading over the past few months about the proposed high-speed rail system that will allow travelers to go from the Chicago area to St. Louis via...
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Kirk can do what Scott Brown didJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - I had the privilege to witness one of the greatest political upsets in recent history. On that Tuesday night, a Republican, Scott Brown, won Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. J...
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Illinois can learn from MassachusettsJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - The Republican Party in Illinois needs to learn lessons from Massachusetts. An energized, educated electorate will rally for a conservative candidate. Stop sending us la...
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Look closely at views on life and deathJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - I read with interest the article in Sunday's paper on the Republican governor's race. Brady stated his Roman Catholic beliefs guide his decisions. What does that mean fo...
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Candidate no help for HispanicsJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - As a member of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly, I personally know Rafael Rivadeneira. As president of this organization, Mr. Rivadeneira has not fulfilled his ...
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Vote for Dawson, the clean campaignerJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - I guess it was too much to hope for to think that the 8th Congressional District Republican race could make it to election day on Feb. 2 without any mudslinging. Last we...
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Sente truly listens to constituentsJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently I was shocked to answer my ringing doorbell to find Carol Sente, my state representative, standing outside my front door. I have never had an elected official c...
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Rodriguez best bet to beat Bean in fallJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - After learning more about each candidate and attending two debates, I have come to the obvious conclusion that Maria Rodriguez is the strongest candidate for Congress in...
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Link the problem, not the solutionJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Sunday's Daily Herald headline of "Whose idea was video gambling?" asks a good question, as I believe any responsible candidate running for office is now trying to dista...
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Businesses don't need tax breaksJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - What a joke the state of union was. After the president spent billions of dollars to bribe senators to vote, he now tells us they are the majority and can rules as they ...