Articles filed under Political Parties
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Algonquin Township GOP chairman's comments on MLK Day draw harsh criticismJan 21, 2020 12:00 am - A post on the Algonquin Township Republican Party's Facebook page from chairman Glen Swanson drew stern criticism Monday, with some calling the comments "despicable." Th...
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The 'X Caucus' factor: Concessions to moderates key in Harmon's election as Senate leaderJan 20, 2020 12:00 am - Oak Park Democrat Don Harmon's selection as the new Illinois Senate president Sunday came thanks, in large part, to a group of moderate suburban and downstate Democrats ...
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Republican U.S. Senate candidates to meet Saturday in SchaumburgJan 20, 2020 12:00 am - The Schaumburg Township Republican Organization will hold a candidate forum Saturday, Jan. 25, for the Republican U.S. Senate candidates for Illinois. The invited candid...
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Harmon of Oak Park chosen to serve as president of Illinois SenateJan 19, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Don Harmon, an Oak Park Democrat, was elected by his peers as the 39th president of the Illinois Senate on Sunday after hours of behind-the-s...
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Tenth Dems holding Iowa-style caucus Jan. 25Jan 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Tenth Congressional District Democrats will host a convention with a presidential straw poll and an Iowa-style caucus, 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, at Stevenson H...
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts data, Dems cut some cornersJan 14, 2020 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Rallying in swing-state Wisconsin, President Donald Trump used misleading economic data to claim he's created a “blue collar boom” while Democrats vying to ...
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Warren, Sanders spar over whether he said woman can't winJan 14, 2020 12:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa -- Elizabeth Warren made a forceful case for a female president and stood behind her accusation suggesting sexism by progressive rival Bernie Sanders Tu...
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Booker ends presidential bid after polling, money strugglesJan 13, 2020 12:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa - Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to resonate in a political ...
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Analysis: Trump changes terms of 2020 race with Iran turmoilJan 09, 2020 12:00 am - NEW YORK - The election was always going to be about Donald Trump. But over the span of a few days, the yearslong focus on the Republican president's performance on the ...
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Schneider challenger knocked off primary ballotJan 09, 2020 12:00 am - As expected, the Democrat hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider in the 10th House District was knocked off the primary election ballot Thursday because of problems w...