Articles filed under Political Parties
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Don’t let Democrats steal Social SecurityJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - Seniors, get a reality check about Social Security and its financial troubles. Stop listening to Democrats who want to kick the can down the road until all benefits are ...
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GOP budget will dismantle AmericaJun 06, 2011 1:00 am - Newt Gingrich was right when he said that Republican Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget plan that was supported by nearly every Republican in Congress is right wing social e...
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Bachmann notes ‘calling’ to run for presidentMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - JOHNSTON, Iowa — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann made it clear Friday that she was leaning toward a presidential run, saying on an Iowa public affairs program the she fe...
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Ill. Democrats using full remap controlMay 22, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois voters gave Democrats the power to transform the state's political landscape, and now the party is making the most of it. Democrats have drawn new...
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Proposal supports third-party runsMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - In response to the Daily Herald’s editorial on May 8 titled “Fortner bill would restrain independent candidacies,” we felt it would be prudent to address the concerns br...
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Race in the 8th beginsMay 21, 2011 12:00 am - A Hoffman Estates man who finished a close second in the Democratic primary race for Illinois comptroller in 2010 said Saturday he is eying a run for Congress in 2012. R...
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Remap makes for tough road ahead for some suburban lawmakersMay 20, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Democrats’ Friday proposed a set of political boundaries that could set up some tough decisions for some incumbent suburban Republicans as t...
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Suburban senators get a look at new political map planMay 19, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Senate Democrats' proposed changes to Illinois' political map could cause some headaches for some suburban Republican senators during the 2012 election and...
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Suburban lawmakers helping drive budget debateMay 13, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Suburban lawmakers were front and center for the daylong budget debate Friday that ended with more work to do before the state has a final spending plan. B...
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Illinois GOP files suit challenging remap processMay 12, 2011 12:00 am - Aiming to ensure its voice isn’t drowned out by the Democratic-controlled state House, Senate and governor’s office, the party has filed a lawsuit challenging the consti...