Articles filed under Political Conventions
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Kirk meets with families of Sandy Hook victimsApr 17, 2013 12:07 pm - WASHINGTON — Both Illinois senators voted yes on a series of gun control measures in the U.S. Senate Wednesday after meeting with the families of children killed in the ...
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GOP governor contenders mostly mum on BradyJan 24, 2013 4:15 am - There are a host of divergent views on whether Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady of St. Charles should keep his party post after voicing his support for same-sex marriage....
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Brady still thinking about a second term as chairJan 24, 2013 4:15 am - On their signature day at the Illinois State Fair in August 2009, Republicans found themselves scrambling to name a new chairman. Shortly after Andy McKenna resigned hi...
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Will gay marriage stance cost GOP chairman his job?Jan 24, 2013 4:15 am - A newly elected suburban state senator is rounding up fellow Illinois Republican officials to try to oust the chair of the beleaguered party over his support for legaliz...
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Obama in Wisconsin ThursdayOct 31, 2012 7:52 am - ASHWAUBENON, Wis. — President Obama’s campaign says he’ll make a stop in Wisconsin on Thursday. The president is to make remarks on the tarmac at Austin Straubel Intern...
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Convention delegates home to focus on getting out suburban voteSep 08, 2012 11:00 pm - Suburban delegates urged to get out the vote
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Obama approval hits 15-month highSep 07, 2012 1:18 pm - President Barack Obama’s job approval hit a 15-month high during the Democratic National Convention this week, according to a Gallup Poll. The poll, conducted Sept. 4-6 ...
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Eastwood talks about convention chat with chairSep 07, 2012 1:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — Clint Eastwood said the idea to use an empty seat as a prop at the Republican National Convention was a spur-of-the-moment decision when someone backstage ...
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Romney: Jobs report a hangover after Obama speechSep 07, 2012 10:43 am - BOSTON — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says the latest disappointing jobs report shows President Barack Obama’s policies are not working and the country ...
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Obama adviser: President’s speech had specificsSep 07, 2012 10:15 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A senior adviser to President Barack Obama’s campaign says the Democrat’s convention speech offered plenty of specifics that show voters where he wants...