Cook County Opinion
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20 reasons I won't vote for McCainOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - 1. He took campaign funds from big oil, and more money from military contractors. 2. He is tied to corporate lobbyists and their agendas. 3. He supported privatizing Soc...
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Shameful attacks on Joe the PlumberOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - This is Timothy the Bookseller and I'd like to put in my two cents about Joe the Plumber and recent newspaper and Internet articles about his story having "sprung a leak...
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Farnham right for 43rd DistrictOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - As a state legislator, I know the hard work that is necessary to bring different groups together to make positive changes for a community. I believe the people of the 43...
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Shattuck has fresh ideasOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - I have known Rachel Shattuck for almost 10 years and watched her grow from a smart, shy girl to a strong, powerful woman. I consider myself a Republican, but can say I s...
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Please, no tricks with yard signsOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Residents display the signs of the candidates they support on Election Day. What bothers me is when candidates decide to put up signs on properties through misinformatio...
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Get out and vote, and pick McCainOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - As responsible citizens we will very soon cast our votes to elect our next president. Whichever one wins, he will never please everyone, but there are critical decisions...
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Lucky to have auditor we doOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Kane County finances affect every taxpayer. The County Auditor is the "watchdog" whose job it is to see that the County (and its citizens) get what we pay for. We are fo...
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A GOP mindset of blaming other guyOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Over the last few weeks, I have noticed the letters to the editors from the usual people spewing the talking points of the day against the Democrats. The common theme i...
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Bean voted donor's interests, not oursOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - The difference between a democracy and a republic is that one votes directly while the other votes for people to represent them. We did see the difference in the bailou...
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Judge candidates shouldn't take money from lawyersOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - I am writing to express my concern about our judicial system and to publicly state that I will be voting for John Noverini for judge. The main reason I have decided to v...