Illinois State Politics
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Why aren't false attacks on Walker getting more press?Oct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - A recent Daily Herald editorial lambasted the Democratic Party mailings on behalf of state representative candidate Mark Walker, accusing Mr. Walker of trashing his oppo...
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Crespo has strong anti-tax recordOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Rep. (Fred) Crespo doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. In our harsh economic time, I'm so thankful that not only did Rep. Crespo successfully lead the fight a...
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Gentes' admission took courageOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I am so impressed with Bill Gentes, the candidate for state Senate. His willingness to humble himself and set the record straight took guts and courage. Many of us who a...
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They cross aisle to support Forte-ScottOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - It is quite rare for two Democrats to endorse a Republican for elected office. We do, however, without reservation, endorse Anita Forte-Scott for Illinois State Represen...
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It's time to vote out every incumbentOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - In recent elections, voter turnout has been very apathetic. If you don't exercise your right to vote, you effectively surrender your right to complain. So what's your e...
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It's getting late to vote earlyOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - With one day left of early voting, state election board director Dan White estimated Wednesday that more than 700,000 ballots had already been cast, shattering the previ...
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Candidates shower suburban voters with mailersOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - You might not normally let into your home a slick, fast-talking huckster who spews anger and touts pictures of two-headed politicians, scary eyes, rotten apples, broken ...
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42nd District candidates argue over adsOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - State Sen. Linda Holmes and Republican rival Terri Ann Wintermute are defending themselves against what they say are untrue negative campaign ads in their race for the 4...
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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...