The Kinzinger campaign jumping on the lefty protest featuring Democrat Congressman Debbie Halvorson’s staffers where they held signs calling Sarah Palin and GOP rival Capt. Adam Kinzinger a Nazi.
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Randy Hultgren (14th District): We Need To Restore Fiscal Sanity
From the Hultgren for Congress campaign (14th District)…
ST. CHARLES – The Randy Hultgren for Congress campaign issued the following statement today regarding the nation’s fiscal situation and the out-of-control spending in Washington.
“For too long, both parties in Washington have spent far too much, with far too little regard for the future,” said State Senator Randy Hultgren, Republican candidate for Congress. “We need to restore fiscal sanity to our spending, starting with honest and realistic budgeting and serious-minded plans to balance the budget and pay down the debt. For our sake and for our children’s future, we need to get our fiscal house in order.
“Unfortunately, my opponent Bill Foster has been part of the problem out in Washington. Since he was first elected, our budget deficit has tripled. Bill Foster has consistently supported Nancy Pelosi’s big-spending agenda, and our district and our country deserve a representative who will work to cut spending and restore fiscal discipline in Washington.”
Schilling Agrees with JFK on Tax Policy
From the Schilling for Congress campaign…
Schilling: “If we want to create jobs and stop outsourcing, we have to start by creating a positive business climate.”
EAST MOLINE, IL–Bobby Schilling, Republican candidate for Congress in the Illinois 17th District, discussed his positions on tax policy. Schilling signed a pledge with Americans for Tax Reform promising not to raise taxes on anyone in a recession. Schilling said he believes JFK, a Democrat, had it right when it comes to tax cuts.
“President Kennedy embraced tax cuts during a tough economy in the early 1960s because they work,” Schilling said. “The truth is that tax cuts stimulate the economy while high taxes discourage further growth. Putting money in people’s pockets will allow them to buy more goods and services. As businesses see more revenue, they’ll be more likely to expand and create new jobs. If we increase taxes in the manner my opponent wants to, we won’t see any new jobs and many businesses will actually be forced to cut back the amount of workers they employ. Some businesses may even give up on our business climate entirely and move their operations abroad. If we want to create jobs and stop outsourcing, we have to start by creating a positive business climate.”
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Schilling Agrees with JFK on Tax Policy”
Dem. Bill Foster (Ill. 14th) Wants to Increase YOUR Taxes
Representative Bill Foster (14th District) wants our taxes to go up with the phase out of the Bush tax cuts. He claims that the deficit was worse under Bush than it is under Obama… and that is simply just a lie.
That is why you should vote for Randy Hultgren!
http://hultgrenforcongress.com/
Pollak and Schakowsky Spar During Secret Debate at Daily Herald
From the Pollak for Congress campaign (9th District)…
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – The Pollak for Congress campaign has released the following statement:
This afternoon–to our mutual surprise!–Jan Schakowsky and I debated at the offices of the Daily Herald newspaper in Arlington Heights. We were each scheduled to meet with the editorial board, which is deciding which of us to endorse. Little did we know that we would be interviewed at the same time, in the same room!
For nearly 90 minutes, we debated the major issues facing the 9th congressional district and the nation today. It was a great debate! The only problem is that it had an audience of four.
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Pollak and Schakowsky Spar During Secret Debate at Daily Herald”
ICYMI: Bobby Schilling Advances to Top Level of Young Guns Program
From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…
Illinois Republican reaches ‘Young Gun’ status with clear path to victory
(From the NRCC)
Washington, DC–The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Bobby Schilling (IL-17) has reached ‘Young Gun’ status, the premiere level of its three-tiered Young Guns program. By advancing to the program’s top tier, Schilling has proven his ability to build a winning campaign and achieve substantial fundraising goals.
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ICYMI: Bobby Schilling Advances to Top Level of Young Guns Program”
Democrat Rep. Halvorson (Illinois) Sponsors Protest Rally Calling Opponent a Nazi
-By Warner Todd Huston
First time Representative Democrat Debbie Halvorson of Illinois’ 11th District is struggling in the polls against Republican Adam Kinzinger. Her desperation is starting to show, too, because her office just got caught supplying Democrat staffers to a protest rally holding signs that call Kinzinger a Nazi. Kinzinger is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and flew missions in Iraq.
A line of protesters showed up at a Kinzinger appearance on Sept. 15th sporting signs calling the Republican military vet a Nazi. Kinzinger’s folks filmed the little protest and followed the perpetrators right back to Halvorson’s office. Video reveals that Halvorson’s office workers seemed to know the protesters.
Kinzinger wants to know why these outrageous, over-the-top protesters seemed to be members of Halvorson’s ofice? He i demanding an apology from Halvorson
And now it seems that one of these protesters has been identified as a member of Obama’s Organizing for America. Apparently Halvorson and the Democrats shipped this woman from her home base in St. Louis, missouri to Northern Illinois in order to lead a protest calling Kinzinger a Nazi! GatewayPundit has the info on this woman.
So much for “grassrootiness” in protesting, eh? If this isn’t top down, what is? Always remember, all Democrat efforts are a sham led from the top. There are no true Democrat grassroots efforts. These people are simply un-American scum.
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Democrat Rep. Halvorson (Illinois) Sponsors Protest Rally Calling Opponent a Nazi”
Heartland Institute’s 26th Anniversary Benefit Dinner
-By Warner Todd Huston
Last night I had the pleasure to attend the 26th anniversary dinner for the Chicago-based Heartland Institute held in the resplendent Grand Ball Room of the Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago.
The Heartland Institute is one of the premiere think tanks in the country and has some great resources on the fallacies of Global Warming, free markets, healthcare, technology, taxes and education among others. If you are a blogger Heartland’s work on all sorts of conservative issues is a gold mine of information that can help you intelligently elucidate your points. If you are just an interested citizen, you should also check out Heartland’s great work. And the legislative work the institute has done these many years has been highly important for the conservative, free market side of the aisle. Please do check out Heartland’s extensive website and do donate if you can to help keep it all going.
In any case, the night started with some socializing, a well stocked open bar, and the opportunity to bid on all sorts of interesting auction items.
During the socializing I had the opportunity to talk to Steve Kim, the Republican candidate for Illinois Attorney General and Ed Rutledge the candidate for Lt. Governor from the Libertarian Party.
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Heartland Institute’s 26th Anniversary Benefit Dinner”
Dold (10th District): Keeping America Safe
From the Dold for Congress campaign (10th District)…
As we remember the victims of the 9/11 tragedy, we must reflect on the policy changes needed to protect our country and its citizens.
We must maintain a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, which reflects the extraordinary security ties between our two nations. I traveled to Israel for a week this year to see, first-hand, the critical security challenges that the United States and Israel face together in the Middle East. In the face of threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and a nuclear Iran, I understand what is at stake in the region, and I am committed to using my voice in continuing the 10th District’s proud tradition of pro-Israel leadership in Congress. I will be a champion for the U.S.-Israel relationship to make sure our security and the security of our allies remains top priority for our leaders.
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Dold (10th District): Keeping America Safe”
Cook County Commish Tony Peraica: Protecting Your Hard-Earned Tax Dollars
From the office of Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica…
Update on Our Efforts at Tax Relief and Ethics Reforms
I wanted to take this chance to update you on important developments in county government.
I am pleased to announce that the county finance committee recently passed a series of reforms to the Cook County Ethics Ordinance — one of which prohibits conflicts of interest in lobbying. Hopefully, at the next County Board meeting on October 5 the adoption of these amendments will be approved by the entire County Board.
The second item we are looking at introducing is a requirement that any future tax increase is subject to a super majority vote of the County Board. As it stands now, it is much easier to pass a tax hike in Cook County than it is to repeal it. This is wrong — and our proposal is needed to protect the taxpayers.
As you know, we were successful at rolling back one half of the one percent sales tax increase early this year — and I will not rest until we have fully repealed the Stroger sales tax increase.
I invite you to watch our brief video in which I update you on these, and other, important issues that directly impact your pocketbook:
Patlak: Questions For The Cook County Board Of Review & Tax Facts Video 5 Released
From the Patlak for for Cook County Board of Review…
There has been an ongoing State’s Attorney investigation regarding influence pedaling at the Board of Review for the benefit of properties within Commissioner Brendan Houlihan’s 1st District. Commissioner Houlihan has been tight mouthed about this matter and has some important questions to answer regarding his competence, culpability and lack of oversight. This is further evidence that we need greater transparency and balance on the board and Dan Patlak will provide the necessary ethical leadership. Please read the News Release from the Cook County Republican Party.
With less than one month to go before early voting begins on October 11, we are releasing our fifth Tax Facts video. This video describes the three most commonly received property tax exemptions as well as the venues available for appealing your assessment.
We are still looking for new yard sign locations as well as heavily traveled locations for our 4X4 signs. Click here to request a yard sign and write a note if you have an appropriate location for a 4X4.
We are facing a well financed incumbent in our efforts to empower tax payers and to bring competence and political balance to the Board. Please contribute by clicking here.
http://www.electpatlak.com
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Pollak for Congress Town Hall in Park Ridge (9th District)
From the Pollak for Congress campaign (9th District)…
PARK RIDGE, IL – Joel Pollak, Republican candidate for the 9th Congressional district of Illinois, will hold his third town hall meeting on Thursday, September 16th from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The meeting is open to all, will be held in Park Ridge at the South Park Recreation Center at 833 Talcott Ave.
The meeting will be hosted by FOX News Contributor and radio host on Chicago’s WYLL radio, Sandy Rios.
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Pollak for Congress Town Hall in Park Ridge (9th District)”
Bean’s Earmarks in 2010
From the Palatine Tea Party group…
(Palatine, Illinois) – Representative Melissa Bean Illinois 8th district sponsored or co-sponsored the following 13 Earmark projects in 2010 totaling $25,271,000*. Keep in mind that 2010 is not over yet.
With record deficits in 2010 of over one trillion dollars and unemployment near 10% we can see why people are angry with members of Congress and “Voter unhappiness with Congress has reached the highest level ever recorded by Rasmussen Reports as 71% now say the legislature is doing a poor job. That’s up ten points from the previous high of 61% reached.”
Is Melissa Bean at all interested in upholding a high standard of ethics? Where is her common sense and accountability to us the United States taxpayer? This is not your money to waste!
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Bean’s Earmarks in 2010″
Roskam Responds to Obama’s New Stimulus Plan
From the office of Congressman Peter Roskam…
Recently President Obama presented his latest plan to “stimulate” our economy. Although he’s not calling it a stimulus package, the American people are seeing it for what it is – $50 billion of additional government spending. Unfortunately for the President, we’ve already seen the failure of one stimulus, and this new plan is no different.
Roskam Responds to Obama’s New Stimulus Plan”
First Hultgren (14th District) Video Ad: Broken
Randy Hultgren from the Aurora area is running for the 14th District Congressional seat. This is his first video ad.
http://hultgrenforcongress.com/
Conservative to Seek Daley’s Emptying Chair? R. Emmett Tyrell, Jr. Thinking of running for Chicago Mayor?
-By Warner Todd Huston
Our friend Pat Hickey has caught wind of some potentially interesting news on Chicago’s soon to be roiling Mayoral election now that Richard “King” Daley has decided he no longer wants the big seat. Conservative publisher R. Emmett Tyrell, Jr. has reportedly said he might be interested in taking a run at City Hall.
Pat reports that through the grapevine he heard of Tyrell’s possible campaign:
R. Emmett Tyrrell, the founder of The American Spectator is interested in running for Mayor of Chicago. Bob Tyrrell, like Governor Pat Quinn, is a proud Alumnus of Fenwick High School.
It sure would be interesting to see a man of high education and one so well spoken for the conservative cause throw his hat into the right, wouldn’t it?
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Conservative to Seek Daley’s Emptying Chair? R. Emmett Tyrell, Jr. Thinking of running for Chicago Mayor?”
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann Endorses Bobby Schilling Bachmann: “It’s time to retire Phil Hare.”
From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…
EAST MOLINE, IL–Bobby Schilling, Republican candidate for Congress in the Illinois 17th District, received an endorsement from Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. Bachmann is a second term Congresswoman from the Minnesota 6th District. You can see Bachmann’s endorsement video here. Bachmann has gained national appeal as a principled conservative that stands up for her convictions. Schilling said he was thrilled to have her support.
“Michele is a great person and one of the new leaders of the conservative movement,” Schilling said. “I’m proud to have her support. I wish her luck in her re-election bid, and I look forward to serving with her next year in Congress.”
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Congresswoman Michele Bachmann Endorses Bobby Schilling Bachmann: “It’s time to retire Phil Hare.””
Brady for Illinois: Let’s Get to Work!
From the Brady for Illinois Governor campaign…
With less than 50 days left until Election Day, Brady for Illinois is reaching every single Republican, Independent, and Democratic voter in Illinois with one message – we won’t solve our fiscal crisis or create more jobs under the big government, tax and spend policies of Governor Pat Quinn.
Bill Brady will stand up against the political insiders to fight job killing tax hikes, and will put Illinois back to work.
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Brady for Illinois: Let’s Get to Work!”
Schilling: “Hare Being Ranked 404th Out of 435 is Unacceptable’
From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…
The Knowlegis Power Rankings ranked Rep. Hare 404th out of 435 members of the House in terms of effectiveness
EAST MOLINE, IL–Bobby Schilling, Republican candidate for Congress in the Illinois 17th District, recently spoke about the Knowlegis Power Rankings. Knowlegis rates the effectiveness of each member of Congress based on various criteria including position, indirect influence, legislative activity, and earmarks. Rep. Hare ranked 404th out of 435 members of the House. Schilling said the people deserve someone who will work tirelessly for them.
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Schilling: “Hare Being Ranked 404th Out of 435 is Unacceptable’”
The Fall Campaign Starts Today with Reforms & Respect
From Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady…
The Illinois Republican Party’s slate of candidates will work to reform Illinois state government, restore the state’s sinking economy and return respect and integrity to Springfield in November.
There is hope for our state, and as bad as it’s been under the Blagojevich and Quinn Administrations, we must not lose heart.
This campaign is about what Republicans will do to erase our deficits, get our state’s economy moving and put people back to work. Voters have a real choice this fall: more of the same Democratic control or real, honest reforms that Republicans will fight for if given the opportunity.
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The Fall Campaign Starts Today with Reforms & Respect”
Hultgren (14th District):8 Weeks Until Election Day
From the Hultgren for Congress campaign (14th District)…
As we enjoyed this labor day long weekend I wanted to thank you personally for your support and enthusiasm. I spent much of the last week on the road, and will be traveling across the 14th District again for the next two weeks to talk to voters about jobs and the economy.
Our representatives in Washington think they know best how to get our economy moving again, but the reality is that they’re just making things worse. We know that the private sector needs to create jobs and put people back to work, and for that to happen, Washington needs to cut the taxes and red tape that are holding us back.
This November, I believe the people of the 14th District will recognize that Washington is broken, our current Congressman is part of the problem – not the solution – and will support our campaign to get our economy back on track.
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Hultgren (14th District):8 Weeks Until Election Day”
$75 million in federal disaster assistance to victims of July flooding
From the office of Cook COunty Commissioner Tony Peraica…
The late July flooding that ravaged much of Cook County was salt in the wounds of many individuals and employers who are already fighting to recover from the economic downturn.
Those of us in the bipartisan contingent of local elected officials who fought for the federal “disaster area” declaration were pleased when that declaration came last month. So far, upwards of $75 million in federal disaster assistance has been distributed.
Thank you to all the residents, businesses, municipalities and townships that helped distribute and gather the data collection forms which helped us in our effort to garner this federal declaration.
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$75 million in federal disaster assistance to victims of July flooding”
Bean’s Budget Plan – “Cut Wasteful Spending”
From the Palatine Tea Party…
(Palatine, Illinois) – How would Bean reach a balanced budget if she were in Congress as she said to the Daily Herald on October 27, 2002?
Bean said, “my primary tactic to reach a balanced budget would be cutting wasteful spending.”*
Bean’s Wasteful Spending
2008 earmarks of $26,842,300
2009 earmarks of $38,314,314
$787 billion stimulus bill
$26 billion jobs bill
Trillion dollar take over of our healthcare system
Your kids get the bill from my reckless behavior…
Here is one recommendation – Use Common Sense
If you are outraged with Bean’s wasteful spending, contact her local office (847) 517-2927 or DC (202) 225-3711 and vote her out in November!
*Chicago Daily Herald, 10/27/02
http://www.teapartypalatine.com/
BREAKING: Chicago Mayor Richard Daley Announces Retirement, Will Not Run Again
-By Warner Todd Huston
In a surprise announcement Chicago Democrat strongman Mayor Richard M. Daley has today said that after 21 years as Chicago’s mayor he will not run for another term.
“This is purely a personal decision, purely personal,” he told reporters as his whole family looked on.
Daley, the son of the famous Richard R. Daley, said that the reason he’s leaving the big chair is to be with his family. Interestingly, his famous father also served 21 years as Chicago’s mayor.
Daley has been under increasing pressure with multiple scandals over the last few years making a dent in his popularity, but few expected he would have had too hard of a time in yet another reelection campaign.
This opens up the floodgates of those who will vie for the job. Foremost of which may be Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel who recently said he’d be interested in running if Daley was not in the race.
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BREAKING: Chicago Mayor Richard Daley Announces Retirement, Will Not Run Again”
Five Reasons to attend Right Nation 2010
-By Fran Eaton
There are many reasons why concerned voters should attend Right Nation 2010 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates September 18th, but here’s five:
1. It will take conservatives, Tea Party independents and Republicans to work together like never before to break free of the suffocating Democratic Party machine in Illinois on November 2.
2. It will take unprecedented energy, support and unity among those diverse factions to take advantage of this historical opportunity to turn our state and nation in the right direction.
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Five Reasons to attend Right Nation 2010″
Conservatives Still Fighting to Get on Illinois Ballot
-By Warner Todd Huston
Doug Ibendahl of Republican News Watch reminds me of something I should have mentioned previously. There is an entire party, one officially recognized by Illinois, that is fighting to get its slate recognized and on the 2010 ballot. The Constitution Party of Illinois was thrown off the ballot but still might have some juice left to reverse that decision.
I hadn’t posted on the struggle that the Constitution Party was going through before because frankly I expected that they wouldn’t end up having enough petition signatures to make the ballot. Turns out they did. Yet the state election board threw them off the ballot anyway and really for no legitimate reason.
The whole petition challenge aspect of Illinois politics is its most venal form of good-old-boyism. Both the GOP and the Dems work hand-in-hand to destroy anyone they don’t want on the ballot. It is disgusting, gutter politics at its worst. Not to mention that it is wholly un-American to deny the voters their choice of candidates.
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Conservatives Still Fighting to Get on Illinois Ballot”
Labor Day Message from Bill Brady
From the Brady for Illinois Governor campaign…
As we head into Labor Day, I wanted to send my personal thanks to every one for coming out and supporting our campaign as I traveled across Illinois outlining my plan for creating real jobs, and for putting Illinois back to work.
In Illinois and across America, Labor Day celebrates not only the traditional end of summer, but also the historic legacy of labor, and of the generations of working men and women who built our great nation.
But this Labor Day, as we celebrate with family and friends at hometown parades and back yard barbecues, we also remember that too many of our fellow citizens are struggling, and out of work.
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Labor Day Message from Bill Brady”
What Does Illinois Think of Senate Candidates Mark Kirk and Alexi Giannoulias?
-By Warner Todd Huston
The Chicago Tribune has some interesting poll data on the Senate race.
The poll also looks at the other candidates.
The Trib also has another graphic on the candidates you might find interesting.
American People Collateral Damage in Pelosi-Jackson War on Job Creators
From the Hayes for Congress campaign (2nd District)…
CHICAGO: Republican nominee for Illinois 2ndCongressional District Isaac Hayes released the following statement in response to today’s jobs report showing an increase in the unemployment rate.
The unemployment rate rose to 9.6% in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The economy also lost 54,000 jobs.
“Today’s jobs report is another sign that the Pelosi congress just doesn’t get it. Nancy Pelosi and Jesse Jackson Jr. have made it clear they want to punish job creators through higher taxes and more burdensome regulation. The collateral damage from their war on job creators is the American people who have repeatedly asked for this Congress to focus on jobs for two years. The American people have a clear choice in November – they can vote for more spending, more taxes and more economic stagnation or they can vote to get the economy growing again.”
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American People Collateral Damage in Pelosi-Jackson War on Job Creators”
TV Interview: Steve Rauschenberger
Steve Rauschenberger is running to re-take his 22nd District State Senate seat (Elgin area) from incumbent Mike Noland.
For more great interviews with the movers and shakers in Illinois, see Mr. Berkowitz’ YouTube channel Public Affairs TV.