Articles filed under Republican Party
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Hastert begins fly-around by going to bat for RomneyMar 14, 2012 9:00 pm - It was little more than three years ago when Newt Gingrich swept into St. Charles with a mission to help elect Ethan Hastert to Congress. The endorsement was secured via...
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Gingrich: No plans to call it quitsMar 14, 2012 7:00 pm - Despite bruising primary losses in the Deep South Tuesday night, GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich of Georgia says he isn't calling it quits anytime soon, holding f...
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Volunteers scramble for Gingrich, Santorum visitsMar 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Presidential candidates are well aware that election campaigns are ever-changing works-in-progress, but when it comes to arranging specific site visits like those preced...
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GOP candidates court Southern conservativesMar 12, 2012 9:00 pm - BILOXI, Miss. — Republican presidential contenders and their super PAC supporters campaigned aggressively on land, through the mail and over the airwaves Monday on the e...
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Ron Paul plans U of I stopMar 12, 2012 6:22 pm - CHAMPAIGN — U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson says fellow Rep. Ron Paul plans a presidential campaign stop at the University of Illinois. Johnson spokesman Phil Bloomer said Monday ...
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McSweeney releases negative ads in 52nd House raceMar 12, 2012 6:00 pm - What's been a largely positive, issues-focused campaign in the 52nd District House race has taken a turn as the three Republican candidates enter the homestretch to next...
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Gaffney, McSweeney take to TV airwaves in 52nd House raceMar 08, 2012 1:58 pm - In a move that remains relatively uncommon in state House races, especially during primary season, state Rep. Kent Gaffney and challenger David McSweeney have taken to t...
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GOP primary campaigns sharpen Illinois focusMar 07, 2012 4:00 am - State's 54 delegates could be huge factor
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Gingrich to visit Palatine March 14Mar 05, 2012 2:30 pm - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has confirmed he will attend and speak at the Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner next week in Palatine. The...
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Lauzen's run for Kane chairman a test for Illinois GOPMar 04, 2012 10:00 pm - State Sen. Chris Lauzen is the type of guy who shows up to a profile interview with a 5-by-8 note card summarizing the points about himself he wants people to know. He's...