Articles filed under Politics
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Think of veterans, vote for freedomOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - As a veteran, I think serving this country comes with a privilege to vote for our freedom. There is no difference between stealing or voting more than once. All should ...
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County board hopefuls debate single-party ruleOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Is one-party rule good for McHenry County? That was one of the central questions asked this week when Republican incumbents in McHenry County Board districts 3 and 5 squ...
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Roskam supports domestic energyOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - With all the economic uncertainty today we must not forget how the rising costs of energy impact our economy. We need individuals in Congress who understand the importan...
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Dems best GOP in contested suburban racesOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Democrats are outspending Republicans nearly 2-1 in contentious state House races across the suburbs as they push to expand the party's inroads in the once GOP-dominated...
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For House districts 46, 48, 55, 56, 83 and 96Oct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Springfield is a mess under the dysfunctional Democratic grip of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Senate President Emil Jones and House Speaker Michael Madigan. It's time for the v...
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How can Palin inspire Munson?Oct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - In a recent letter to voters, State Rep. Ruth Munson claims to be inspired by the speeches of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and the Republican party. The probl...
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AP presidential poll: All even in the homestretchOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The presidential race tightened after the final debate, with John McCain gaining among whites and people earning less than $50,000, according to an Associa...
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Look closely, see 'radical' messageOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." With that in mind, I would suggest tha...
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It's time to send incumbents packingOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - It would be a great service for the Daily Herald to print each candidate's name who is running for office and insert a capital "I" after the name, indicating incumbent. ...
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For House districts 50, 52, 83, 96Oct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - House District 50 Voters will do well to send Republican Kay Hatcher to Springfield to replace retiring GOP Rep. Pat Lindner. Hatcher, of Yorkville, has a wealth of loca...