Articles filed under State Executive
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Enough smear ads, Gov. QuinnSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - I have been watching the political ads over the last two weeks and noted that Pat Quinn's ads clearly attempt to show that Bill Brady is not a mainstream candidate. Quin...
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Being state's No. 2 is first priority for Sheila SimonSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Illinois Sen. Paul Simon was known for his horn-rimmed glasses and bow tie, sure. But he also was known for his integrity and honesty, for his work toward ethics reform....
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Plummer's young and inexperienced -- but he says that's a good thingSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - The 28-year-old Republican lieutenant governor candidate who won a six-way primary in February has been able to vote in only two elections for the governor. He's held po...
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Saturday Soapbox: Getting textySep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Getting texty: Seen on a bumper sticker this week: "Guns don't kill people; drivers with cell phones do." Also seen, on a Schaumburg municipal sign: "Texting and ...
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Quinn, Brady set to debate in governor's raceSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Voters will have a few chances to see the major candidates for Illinois governor in action during debates before the November election. Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and his...
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We need a leader with a solid planSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - This year's Illinois gubernatorial race is going to be another case of "hold your nose as you cast your vote." None of the candidates brings much to the table. Bill Brad...
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AP Interview: Cohen admits he doesn't have answersSep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Editors Note: The first in an occasional series of interviews with Illinois political candidates Scott Lee Cohen doesn't just admit that he can't spell out how he would ...
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Giuliani to stump for Brady, KirkSep 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will be stumping for Republican candidates across Illinois. Giuliani will appear at a fundraiser for Bill Brady, candidate for g...
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Defiant Cohen poses threat to both Quinn, Brady in governor's raceSep 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Having the messy details of one's personal life plastered all over the news is enough to send many political hopefuls packing. And it did just that to Scott Lee Cohen - ...
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Quinn's campaign faces problems of his own makingSep 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Every politician hits rough patches during a campaign. Gov. Pat Quinn sometimes creates his own, a habit that other Democrats say he must break if he's going to win the ...