Illinois State Politics
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Crespo deserves credit, re-electionOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I have been getting a lot of political mail lately, and I am really tired of the mudslinging and lies that are coming from the Republican challenger Peggy Brothman. She ...
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Munson maintains vote not anti-veteranOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - On May 21, a measure for the state to provide funding for veterans was approved in Springfield with votes rigidly following along party lines. House Bill 6545 passed by ...
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Munson has proved herselfOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - As an Elgin resident I have been impressed by Rep. Ruth Munson's tenacious support of taxpayers. Even facing a gridlocked legislature that struggles to pass a budget, Re...
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Candidates spar over mailers' claimsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - State Sen. Matt Murphy's not too thrilled with his opponent's campaign material, either. A mailer sent by Peter Gutzmer to tens of thousands of households in the 27th Se...
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Weigh 'facts' in campaign mailersOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I have known Dan Duffy for the last 12 years. He has never said anything about wanting to put women behind bars or making abortion illegal. In fact, he has been steadfas...
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Wintermute provides best leadershipOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - When we watch television or listen to the radio, we hear chants of 'change' when it comes to the presidential race. More often than not, voters concern themselves with f...
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Whatever happened to the teacher in question?Oct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently received Paul Froehlich's mailing concerning posting DCFS violations of day care facilities on their doors and on the Internet. I say, why only day care cente...
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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...