Articles filed under Political Parties
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Had enough of tea party after one visitSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - On Thursday evening in Arlington Heights, I attended my first tea party meeting — and my last. I have never attended a more bigoted, disturbing and fear-mongering presen...
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McHenry Democrat to run for 14th House DistrictSep 10, 2011 12:00 am - If a potential showdown between two sitting GOP congressmen in the 14th District actually does come to fruition, the battle for the seat won’t end with the primary. Form...
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Kirk rallies Wheeling Township GOP faithfulSep 10, 2011 12:00 am - While Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk remains steadfast in his refusal to publicly back any of the GOP presidential hopefuls, he’s not taking the same tact when it comes ...
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Romney, Perry spar on jobs in presidential debateSep 07, 2011 12:00 am - SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Appearing together for the first time on a debate stage, the two leading contenders for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination squared off Wed...
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Kirk: Republicans must “respect the office” and listen to President's messageSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - In a subtle dig at another suburban lawmaker who announced plans last week to skip President Barack Obama's upcoming jobs speech before a joint session of Congress, Sen....
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Kirk: U.S. should rethink aid to PakistanSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - Giving U.S. aid to Pakistan is “naive at best and counterproductive at worst” and should be re-examined with an eye toward possible elimination, Sen. Mark Kirk said Tues...
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Sen. Kirk to speak to Wheeling Twp. RepublicansSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - Sen. Mark Kirk, a Highland Park Republican, will speak to the monthly meeting of the Wheeling Township Republicans at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Republican headquarters, 909 ...
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Sen. Kirk to speak before Wheeling Township RepublicansSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, a Republican from Highland Park, will speak at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 in Arlington Heights, during an event hosted by local GOP officials....
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Jim Oberweis enters state senate raceSep 03, 2011 12:00 am - Dairy magnate Jim Oberweis confirmed Saturday he’ll be a candidate in the 25th District State Senate seat race. The seat currently is held by Chris Lauzen. Lauzen will v...
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Walsh to speak at Palatine Twp. GOP meetingAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - The Palatine Township Republican Organization (PTRO) will feature Congressman Joe Walsh at its regular monthly meeting Saturday, Sept. 3. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and th...