Articles filed under Political Figures
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Obama is not qualified to leadOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I urge voters to support the candidacy of John McCain for the presidency. My decision to do so is not even one of party preference; it is simply a matter of qualificatio...
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GOP insider indicted in Rezko-Levine teacher retirement scamOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - With the chief fundraiser of Gov. Rod Blagojevich already convicted, a federal grand jury Thursday indicted another longtime Illinois power broker, William Cellini of Sp...
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Accusations fly in 53rd house raceOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Political mailers have played a large part in the 53rd state house race, where accusations have flown back and forth. Incumbent Sid Mathias said the district, which cov...
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Lots of cash in 43rd House raceOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Who will hold the 43rd Illinois state representative seat for the next two years? That's the $539,077.84 question voters will answer Tuesday. That's at least how much mo...
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Tax policy center of 27th Senate raceOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Peter Gutzmer refutes his opponent's claim he's out to raise taxes. State Sen. Matt Murphy's ad campaign includes a 30-second cable TV spot likening the Democrat to Gov....
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Tollway authority picks new chief as former CEO fights to get new jobOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Jeffrey S. Dailey returns to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority as its chief just in time to watch the completion of a major construction effort he started. Tollw...
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Without an outlet, lamp shines no lightOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Barack Obama, let's say metaphorically, is a lamp. He has the light bulb, or the knowledge. He has the wires, or the ideas, to change our country. He has the lampshade, ...
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Mainstream media 'morally perverse'Oct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - In reply to your not unexpected endorsement of Obama Oct. 19: The fact that the mainstream media (MSM), including the Daily Herald, is almost unanimously supporting Obam...
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Vallas returning to ChicagoOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Former Chicago Public Schools chief and Democratic governor candidate Paul Vallas is returning to the region Sunday to endorse a constitutional convention referendum. Va...
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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 ...