A Break for ‘Mob Banker,’ Feds Releasing Report After Election

-By Warner Todd Huston

It must be nice to be an Obama insider like Democrat Senate candidate Alexi “The Mob Banker” Giannoulias is. Obama’s FDIC is obviously in his corner, it seems. After all, the FDIC decided to wait until after the election is over to release its report on the failure of Giannoulias’s family bank.

So, Giannoulias might possibly be safely elected to the Senate before the results of any embarrassing investigations into his culpability for the bank failure are released.

Yep, must be nice to have basketball partners in high places.
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A Break for ‘Mob Banker,’ Feds Releasing Report After Election”


Hultgren Endorsed by the NRA/Comment on Unemployment Figures

From the Hultgren for Congress campaign (14th District)…

ST. CHARLES – The Randy Hultgren for Congress campaign issued the following statement today regarding Hultgren’s endorsement by the National Rifle Association, a national organization with more than 21,000 members in the 14th Congressional District.

“The National Rife Association is among the nation’s most respected and influential sportsmen’s organizations, and has always been an outspoken defender of our Second Amendment rights; I am proud and honored to have received their endorsement,” said Randy Hultgren. “I’ve fought to defend the Second Amendment rights of Illinoisans in Springfield, and I look forward to fighting for the Second Amendment rights of all Illinoisans in Washington, DC.”
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Chicago Tea Party Commercial: I’m Voting for Liberty

From the Chicago Tea Party…

“Washington needs to know that THEY work for US, we don’t work for them…”

With all the attacks against the tea party before the election, we wanted to show everyone what people in the movement are really like. We also wanted to encourage everyone to talk to their neighbors and urge them to vote. Thank you to Nicole (and Liam), Bob, Jill, Jermaine, Amanda, C.J., Julie and Gary for appearing in the commercial. They did a fantastic job.

Chicago: http://teapartychicago.org
Illinois: http://teapartypatriots.org


Reason #10 to Vote Out Phil Hare

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…

Reason #10: Phil Hare is a career politician

EAST MOLINE, IL–The Bobby Schilling for Congress campaign unveiled the tenth reason in their “20 Reasons to Vote Out Phil Hare” series. The series focuses on Phil Hare’s record and explains why he does not deserve re-election. The campaign will release one reason per day up until the election.

Reason #10 to Vote Phil Hare Out of Office: Phil Hare is a career politician.
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Reason #10 to Vote Out Phil Hare”


Steve Rauschenberger Will Fight for Illinois Prosperity‏

From the Ill. Chamber of Commerce…

We need leaders in Illinois that will stand up and fight to restore prosperity to our communities.

Steve Rauschenberger is one of those leaders — and that’s why we support him for election to the 22nd State Senate District.

Long known as one of the foremost budget experts in Illinois, Steve’s will oppose higher taxes and fight the reckless spending that has led Illinois to our current fiscal crisis.

I urge you to watch this brief video in which Steve shares his vision for restoring prosperity to the Prairie State:

In order for Illinois to return to prosperity, we need leaders in Springfield who will work to empower Illinois employers to grow and create new jobs.

Steve Rauschenberger is one of those leaders.

Todd Maisch
Vice President of Government Affairs
Illinois Chamber of Commerce

P.S. Learn more about Steve by visiting his Web site or by connecting with him on Facebook.


Reason #9 to Vote Out Phil Hare

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…

Reason #9: Phil Hare voted for the failed $787 billion stimulus.

EAST MOLINE, IL–The Bobby Schilling for Congress campaign unveiled the ninth reason in their “20 Reasons to Vote Out Phil Hare” series. The series focuses on Phil Hare’s record and explains why he does not deserve re-election. The campaign will release one reason per day up until the election.
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Reason #8 to Vote Out Phil Hare

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…

Reason #8: Phil Hare’s campaign is based on falsehoods

EAST MOLINE, IL–The Bobby Schilling for Congress campaign unveiled the eighth reason in their “20 Reasons to Vote Out Phil Hare” series. The series focuses on Phil Hare’s record and explains why he does not deserve re-election. The campaign will release one reason per day up until the election.

Reason #8 to Vote Phil Hare Out of Office: Phil Hare’s campaign is based on falsehoods.
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Reason #8 to Vote Out Phil Hare”


Pat Quinn: A New Low‏

From the Brady for Illinois Governor…

Desperate career politicians do desperate things. Pat Quinn is the most desperate, insider politician in Illinois.

As you may have heard, Pat Quinn’s bitter campaign against Bill has reached an historic low.

After his campaign was flagged for misleading voters in an online video distorting long-shelved legislation involving stray pets, published reports called Quinn’s video “America’s nastiest political ad,” saying it reached “a new low.”

In the middle of the worst fiscal crisis in Illinois’ history, Bill Brady believes its time for a clean break from misleading, personal attacks from career politicians like Pat Quinn and his big government allies.
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Patlak for Cook County Board of Review: We Are On The Air‏

From the Patlak for Cook County Board of Review campaign…

Our campaign to bring professional competence and political balance to the Board of Review is firing on all cylinders. Today we unveil our radio spot which uses a Halloween theme to call out the Chicago Democrat Machine for preventing tax bills from coming out until after the election.

We have distributed our distinctive blue and gold yard signs throughout the district. If you don’t have one yet, click here to order a sign today. We still have large 4×4 signs for placement at heavily trafficked locations. Let us know if you can provide such a location.
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Announcing Illinois Tea Party Radio Ads

From the Palatine Tea Party…

(Palatine, Illinois) – The Illinois Tea Party has launched statewide radio ads and has received a substantial portion of grant money from Tea Party Patriots to assist in “Get Out The Vote” in Illinois.

On September 22, 2010 the Tea Party Patriots (TPP), the nation’s largest Tea Party organization with more than 2,800 affiliated organizations, announced that it has received a $1,000,000 commitment to fund a grant program for the purpose of growing and strengthening regional and local Tea Party Patriots affiliates across the country. Our radio ads are a direct outcome of this grant.

You can hear our radio ads on numerous radio stations throughout the State of Illinois and include: WLS, US 99, WIND, and 97.1 to name a few stations.

This radio ad is available to listen online and for download at Illinois Tea Party – 2010 “Get Out The Vote” Radio Ad

www.TeaPartyPalatine.com


Who Is Congressman Bill Foster? (Ill., 14th District)

Do you want to see a report card of the work of Representative Bill Foster? It isn’t very good…

For instance, Foster voted 93 percent of the time with that most extremely left-wing Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. He’s solidly behind Obamacare, the government takeover of our healthcare.

Want to see more? Check out:

http://whoisbillfoster.com/


Illinois GOP Send ‘Shark’ to Spoof Alexi for Loans to Mobster ‘Jaws’ Giorango

Great political theater.

The Illinois GOP sent a guy dressed as a shark to dog Democrat Senate candidate Alexi “Mob Banker” Giannoulias. When Giannoulias was working for the Broadway Bank he loaned millions to mobster Michael “Jaws” Giorango. Naturally the mobster never paid it all back.


Senator Chris Lauzen: Ridden Hard and Hung Up Wet

-By State Senator Chris Lauzen, 25th District

The decent, hard-working taxpayers of Illinois – – of our entire country – – have been “ridden hard and hung up wet”, as they say in the Deep South.

I was shocked to read about a focus group of “Wal-Mart Moms”, a new political demographic of disappointed female voters, a significant portion whom feel sorry for President Obama. I don’t fully understand this emotion considering the aggressive passage of healthcare, cap-and-trade, so-called stimulus/takeovers and multiple expensive vacation trips for him and Michelle, but I am listening closely.
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Senator Chris Lauzen: Ridden Hard and Hung Up Wet”


Southtown Star Endorses Hayes in Race Against Jesse Jackson,Jr. (2nd District)

From the Hayes for Congress campaign (2nd District)…

CHICAGO: Republican Nominee for Illinois 2nd Congressional District Isaac Hayes released the following statement applauding today’s endorsement by the Southtown Star newspaper.

“I am greatly encouraged by the endorsement of the Southtown Star,” said Hayes. “Its endorsement is a strong vote of confidence to Independents and non-ideological Democrats that I am ready for the job.”
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Reason #7 to Vote Out Phil Hare

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…

Reason #7: Phil Hare helped corrupt lobbyists secure millions of dollars in earmarks

EAST MOLINE, IL–The Bobby Schilling for Congress campaign unveiled the seventh reason in their “20 Reasons to Vote Out Phil Hare” series. The series focuses on Phil Hare’s record and explains why he does not deserve re-election. The campaign will release one reason per day up until the election.
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Reason #7 to Vote Out Phil Hare”


Brady for Gov.: Tough Choices in Hard Times‏

From the Brady of Illinois Governor campaign…

With only two weeks before Illinois votes to make a clean break from big government, political insider Pat Quinn and his special interest, tax and spending allies have launched a desperate, last ditch effort to protect the status quo.

They’re lining up behind disgraced, convicted Governor Rod Blagojevich’s former running mate and Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn to stop Bill Brady’s campaign to clean up state government, and to create real jobs for struggling families.

On the eve of this important election, we need the help of our strongest supporters, just like you, to remind your friends and neighbors what got Illinois into this economic mess.

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Brady for Gov.: Tough Choices in Hard Times‏”


Reason #6 to Vote Out Phil Hare

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…

Reason #6: Phil Hare Voted to Send Jobs Overseas

EAST MOLINE, IL–The Bobby Schilling for Congress campaign unveiled the sixth reason in their “20 Reasons to Vote Out Phil Hare” series. The series focuses on Phil Hare’s record and explains why he does not deserve re-election. The campaign will release one reason per day up until the election.

Reason #6 to Vote Phil Hare Out of Office: Phil Hare is the only candidate in this race to actually send jobs overseas.
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Reason #6 to Vote Out Phil Hare”


Representative Shakowski Again Refusing to Answer Simple Questions

-By Warner Todd Huston

Rep. Jan Schakowski has refused over and over to answer the simple question about just where in the Constitution Obamacare’s insurance mandates appear. What part of our nation’s governing document justifies Congress forcing Americans to buy something? Shakowski consistently refuses to answer this seminal question.

John Ruberry of Marathon Pundit once again asked these questions of Rep. Shakowski and, once again, she refused to answer.

Notice how these were not screamed questions, not raucous, right-wing attack dogs here? These videographers comported themselves professionally, did not name call, and asked their questions in a respectful tone. Yet Rep. Shakowski still refused to answer.

It’s time to get rid of this odious, leftist, monstrosity. Vote Joel Pollak in the 9th District!

http://www.pollakforcongress.com/

Go over to Ruberry’s post and see more of the great points he brings up about this most left wing of all members of the House of Representatives.
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Latest Poll Shows Bob Dold Up By 11 Points! in Ill. 10th

From the Dold for Congress campaign (10th District)…

With just two weeks left in the campaign, the latest independent poll shows Bob with an 11 point lead over Dan Seals. The poll was released by We Ask America on Friday, October 15 and shows Bob with the lead at 50% to Dan at 39%. Click here to see full results.

We have just 15 days left to get Bob’s message out to every 10th District voter. The tremendous financial support Bob is receiving will keep his message on radio and television, allowing him to continue reaching every part of the District in these final two weeks.

Now is the time to volunteer with Team Dold and help elect Bob on November 2! Please visit www.doldforcongress.com or call the office at 847-251 (DOLD) to learn how you can help. Thank you for all of your support!


Hultgren Was Tonight’s Winner In St. Charles

From the Hultgren for Congress campaign (14th District)…

ST. CHARLES – The Randy Hultgren for Congress campaign issued the following statement tonight after the League of Women Voters candidate forum in St. Charles.

“With his clearly articulated, positive vision for the future and his commonsense solutions to the problems confronting our nation’s economy and workforce, Randy Hultgren was clearly the winner in tonight’s debate,” said John Cooney, Hultgren for Congress campaign manager. “Voters have a choice between Bill Foster’s unwavering support for Nancy Pelosi’s reckless agenda of rampant spending, higher taxes and bigger government or Hultgren’s plans for limiting the size and scope of our federal government, lower taxes and responsible government. Voters in the 14th District realize that Congress is broken and that Randy Hultgren will fight to restore a commonsense approach in Washington.”
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Schilling Outraised Hare in Third Quarter

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…

Schilling rides wave of contributions from individuals; leads Hare in total cash on hand

EAST MOLINE, IL–In a sign of great momentum with only 15 days until Election Day, Bobby Schilling announced he outraised incumbent Congressman Phil Hare $375,262.38 to $324,909.96 in the third quarter. Schilling, the Republican candidate for Congress in the Illinois 17th District, said he is proud of everything his campaign has accomplished.
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Reasons #4 & 5 to Vote Out Phil Hare

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…

Reason #4: Phil Hare wants to raise your taxes

EAST MOLINE, IL–The Bobby Schilling for Congress campaign unveiled the fourth reason in their “20 Reasons to Vote Out Phil Hare” series. The series focuses on Phil Hare’s record and explain why he does not deserve re-election. The campaign will release one reason per day up until the election.

Reason #4 to Vote Phil Hare Out of Office: Phil Hare wants to raise your taxes. In fact, Hare has supported all kinds of tax increases in his short tenure in office, including:
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Reasons #4 & 5 to Vote Out Phil Hare”


Patlak for Cook County Board of Review: Two New Tax Facts Videos Released‏

From the campaign for Patlak for Cook County Board of Review …

I just released two new Tax Facts videos: What if I did not get an exemption I was entitled to? and How do I file an appeal at the County Assessors Office and the Board Of Review? Let me know if you have any questions about the answers or any other question in our Ask Dan section.

Thank you for your continued support through this campaign. We are down to the last two and a half weeks. Early voting started this past Monday and ends Thursday the 28th. Election day will follow on Tuesday November 2nd. Now is the time to act. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to get out and vote early, reminding them to vote for Dan Patlak on the down ballot race for Cook County Board Of Review. This is one of the most critical races this election season. Unfortunately, many voters stop filling out their ballots before they get to many of the down ballot races. This is where you can make a difference. Every vote counts for the Board Of Review, a board and property tax system that is completely controlled by the Chicago Machine.
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Patlak for Cook County Board of Review: Two New Tax Facts Videos Released‏”


Hultgren Meets With Small Business Advisory Committee

From the Hultgren for Congress campaign (14th District)…

ST. CHARLES – Randy Hultgren, Republican candidate for Congress, met with more than fifty 14th District small business owners and employees today, members of the Hultgren campaign’s Small Business Advisory Committee. The National Federation of Independent Business and U.S. Chamber of Commerce have endorsed Hultgren.

“This morning’s meeting was a great opportunity for me to hear the concerns and needs of small business owners and employers from across our district,” said Randy Hultgren. “Small business owners and employers remain deeply concerned about the alarmingly anti-business climate in Washington – the out-of-control spending, the looming tax hikes, and the uncertain regulatory climate that discourages investment and growth.

“They also know, as I do, that getting our economy moving and putting Americans back to work doesn’t require massive Washington spending programs but will instead require commonsense government. To restore economic prosperity, we need to keep taxes low and regulations reasonable, and work to reduce spending and the national debt.”

http://hultgrenforcongress.com/


Reason #3 to Vote Out Phil Hare

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…
Hare voted with Nancy Pelosi 98.8% of the time

EAST MOLINE, IL–The Bobby Schilling for Congress campaign unveiled the third reason in their “20 Reasons to Vote Out Phil Hare” series. The series will focus on Phil Hare’s record and explain why Phil Hare does not deserve re-election. The campaign will release one reason per day up until the election.

Reason #3 to Vote Phil Hare Out of Office: According to OpenCongress.org, Phil Hare voted with Nancy Pelosi 98% of the time.
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Reason #3 to Vote Out Phil Hare”


Palatine Tea Party Challenge to the Daily Herald: Do Your Job!

From the Palatine Tea Party….

(Palatine, Illinois) – On October 14, 2010 the Palatine Tea Party was able to reach the Daily Herald writer covering the Illinois Congressional 8th district race and asked the following question.

“What is the Daily Herald doing about Representative Melissa Bean (D) not debating, not having open town halls and not answering direct questions from citizens”? Here was our answer, “We are looking into the issue.”
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Palatine Tea Party Challenge to the Daily Herald: Do Your Job!”


Rep. Hare Fluent in Hypocrisy

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…

Hare votes to send jobs overseas; blames Schilling

EAST MOLINE, IL–Bobby Schilling, Republican candidate for Congress in the Illinois 17th District, questioned Rep. Hare’s intellectual honesty on the issue of outsourcing. In recent weeks, the Hare campaign has launched desperate attacks blaming Bobby Schilling, a small business owner who has never held public office, for the epidemic of outsourcing that has taken place during Hare’s tenure. Clearly Rep. Hare is fluent in hypocrisy.
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Rep. Hare Fluent in Hypocrisy”


Seats for Brady/Quinn Debate in Elmhurst This Sunday‏

From the Brady for Illinois Governor campaign…

Come show your support Sunday night as Bill Brady debates Pat Quinn at Elmhurst College. We need you to join us as we fill the hall with supporters!

Seats are available on a first-come/first-serve basis, and space is limited, so we encourage you to arrive early. Doors open at 6:30p.m. and close at 7:45p.m. The event is free. This will be a unique opportunity to hear our candidate for Governor in person as he makes his case for a clean break in Illinois, just two weeks before the election.

Thanks very much, and don’t forget to visit bradyforillinois.com to learn more about how you can support Bill Brady.

Illinois Gubernatorial Debate
Elmhurst College: Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, Illinois
Sunday, October 17
Doors open 6:30p.m. (Debate beings at 8p.m.)


Schilling Campaign Responds to Hare Tax Tour

From the Schilling for Congress campaign (17th District)…

EAST MOLINE, IL–Bobby Frederick, Communications Director for the Bobby Schilling for Congress campaign, responded to Phil Hare’s tax tour to Galesburg, Canton, and Rock Island.

On September 29, 2010, the House voted to adjourn by a vote of 210-209.
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