McHenry County Opinion
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Politics, not workers' welfare, prompt Cook voteOct 26, 2016 11:00 pm - How to solve a problem if you really care about the outcome: Talk to the main players, build consensus, and go with an approach that's effective and that most can live ...
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No mention by media of this Clinton flawOct 26, 2016 12:01 am - Since the first presidential debate, there have been non-stop news stories about Donald Trump being a flawed candidate. At the same time, the media has glossed over Hil...
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Obama reign hardly has been 'adequate'Oct 26, 2016 12:01 am - This is in response to Donald B. Abbs commentary that "President Obama is adequate; and we're doing OK with him." He uses this as a reason to vote for Hillary. How does...
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Willing to try the tough casesOct 26, 2016 12:01 am - In the election for McHenry County State's Attorney, I support Pat Kenneally. As a former First Assistant State's Attorney, I know that being State's Attorney means bein...
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Join 'Drinks and Dialogue' on criminal justice reform Nov. 17Oct 24, 2016 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area, a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting informed and active citizens, is offering an evening of "Drinks and D...
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A vote for resource preservationOct 24, 2016 1:00 am - Even in today's nasty political climate where anything goes, Jack Franks' team has shown its true colors with slanderous allusions and half-truths about Michael Walkup...
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Trump's accountant should run for officeOct 24, 2016 1:00 am - In response to Martin Dettmer, I must state that a person who loses approximately $1 billion is not an astute businessman. Trump's accountant did not find a tax loophol...
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Vote no on rail plan in BarringtonOct 24, 2016 1:00 am - To residents of the village of Barrington: I support a recent letter written by Marisel Guntin, urging the electorate to vote against the Barrington rail referendum fo...
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Our last chanceOct 22, 2016 2:00 pm - In my opinion, Donald Trump is our last chance to save our country. While he is far from perfect, the other possibility will continue our current President's agenda to ...
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What's in their hearts?Oct 22, 2016 2:00 pm - Clinton versus Trump. Love versus hate. What is in their hearts? Hillary Clinton is a deeply religious woman who has said, "my study of the Bible has led me to believe ...