Articles filed under Misc Elections
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Obama didn't even unite SpringfieldAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - As our U.S. senator, Barack Obama has not taken the opportunity to showcase his leadership skills to help his constituents by working to resolve the various stalemates a...
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Duckworth blasts McCain over military policyAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Iraq war vet Tammy Duckworth blasted John McCain over military policy in a prime-time Democratic convention speech that featured the Hoffman Estates politician ...
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McCain no longer can unite countryAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I guess the big question is, "Do you really think John McCain can do a better job of uniting the left and the right?" A year ago, perhaps you could have answered "yes" t...
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Illinois' Clinton supporters begin to shift toward ObamaAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Following Hillary Clinton's convention speech that urged Democratic unity, most of her Illinois backers are working to close ranks and have already planned a fu...
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Duckworth to speak on veterans issues at conventionAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Since losing her bid for Congress, Hoffman Estates resident Tammy Duckworth has kept in the spotlight as a spokeswoman for veterans as well as Democrats. Wednes...
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Democrats laying groundwork to capture more Congressional seatsAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - One of Jan Schakowsky's biggest applause lines as she addressed Illinois Democratic delegates Monday, came when she declared, "In 148 days, George Bush no longe...
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Daley, Union president strive to inspire Illinois delegationAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - With Gov. Rod Blagojevich set to arrive at the Democratic convention today, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley made a plea to party officials to leave their internal b...
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Mr. Obama's ironic trip to SpringfieldAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Sen. Obama selected Springfield to announce and present to the American people his choice for vice president. Springfield is the city with the most dysfunctional politi...
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Everyday family of Michelle ObamaAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - After watching Michelle Obama's speak at the Democratic Convention, I was impressed by the courage and silent dignity of her father. As his multiple sclerosis worsened, ...
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Obama's promise to text messageAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - It appears that the Obama groupies were once again duped by their rock star candidate - this time, doubly so. Instead of being the first to receive their prepaid secret...