Elgin Opinion
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Get out and voteOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Over and over again we hear that mantra, "Your vote counts1" Well, the myth that your vote will count for much of anything is one of the great opiates of democracy. It k...
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Kane coroner West deserves re-electionOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Over the years, I have had the privilege and opportunity to have worked with Kane County Coroner Chuck West and families of victims he has helped in a professional capac...
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Opponent wrong on vets voting recordOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently my opponent sent a number of misleading mailers to voters personally attacking me and accusing me of voting against veterans programs. The fact is, his accusati...
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Say 'yes' to Harper CollegeOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Harper College is preparing to embark on a $330 million campaign over 10 years to make major repairs and upgrades to existing buildings on the Palatine campus, plus buil...
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Farnham supports middle class needsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - This year we have an opportunity to elect someone who understands the needs of middle class families across the western suburbs. Keith Farnham is a candidate for state r...
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Bean brings common senseOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - What a breath of fresh air Melissa Bean has proved to be in Washington! At a time when misleading politicians seem to be the norm, Melissa has shown courage in demanding...
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Our picks for Cook County officesOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - For Cook County state's attorney, Anita Alvarez is the clear choice for her experience, understanding of the office and dedication to its mission. Republican challenger ...
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Be wary of 'pro-life' labelsOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The suspense is building as a very important national election is at hand. The survival of our country is at stake, yet predictably, many of our Christian churches think...
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Obama not centrist he suggests he isOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As a conservative watching Barack Obama in the presidential debates, it became obvious to me that he has shifted his political position far to the right of the far-left ...
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Candidates must show leadershipOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - In this current economic crisis, the American people aren't getting any leadership with the current administration. They have stated the obvious: fear is to blame. The n...