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GOP voters stand to decide Jr.'s successor
Change of SubjectJust this once, Republicans in Illinois' heavily Democratic 2nd Congressional District have some real power. But will they use it? Voters in the South Side and south suburban district will go the polls Tuesday for the special primary election... -
'Mongo' McMichael accuses opponents of 'political shenanigans'
Former Chicago Bear and current Romeoville mayoral candidate Steve "Mongo" McMichael has accused his political opponents of engaging in "political shenanigans" and trying to smear him by filing a complaint about his campaign committee with the state Board...
Tags: Politics, Chicago Elections, Football, ESPN (tv network), Chicago Bears
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Standing up to the NRA
I have been chuckling at the hubris of the commentary about how New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is trying to "buy" the election here in the 2nd Congressional District. For many years now the NRA, under the auspices of Wayne LaPierre, has terrorized any...Tags: Michael Bloomberg, Wayne LaPierre
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Will Halvorson have crossover appeal?
Change of SubjectThe promise/threat of party-crossover voting is almost always a phantom. Since Illinois' primary voting system allows voters to choose their party ballot on the day of the election (as opposed to pre-registering party affiliation), it's always possible... -
Halvorson rips Bloomberg PAC for ads attacking her stance on guns
Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson lashed out Tuesday against an ad campaign attacking her past support from the National Rifle Association and accused New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg of using his political action committee to try to "buy an election in...
Tags: U.S. Senate, National Rifle Association of America, Chicago Elections, Michael Bloomberg, Personal Weapon Control
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'Le Grand Reve' back on market — for $21.9 million
The six-bedroom, 27,000-square-foot mansion in Winnetka that once was listed for $32 million came back on the market last week for $21.9 million. Dubbed "Le Grand Reve," the French-inspired, 26-room mansion has been off and on the market since 2009,...
Tags: Robert Dold, Deerfield, Kenilworth
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Bloomberg spends $1.3 million on Jackson Jr. contest
Clout StreetNew York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s super political action committee has ramped up its attacks on 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidate Debbie Halvorson’s gun control views by spending hundreds of thousands of dollars more on a new TV...Tags: Federal Election Commission, U.S. Senate, National Rifle Association of America, Chicago Elections, Olympia Fields
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Quinn looks to end 'say to play' voting
Change of SubjectLet's pass a long overdue law to allow voters to participate in primary elections without having to publicly declare their party affiliation.... Pat Quinn in Wednesday's state of the state speech As you probably know, to participate in a primary...... -
District 135 candidate's objection overruled by board
Tribune reporterOrland School District 135 school board member Tom Cunningham’s name will appear on the election ballot this spring despite an objection filed against his nomination papers by a fellow District 135 candidate. An electoral board for the school...Tags: Justice System, Cook County Government, Voting, Politics, Lawyers
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Objection in District 135 election overruled
Orland School District 135 school board member Tom Cunningham's name will appear on the election ballot this spring despite an objection filed against his nomination papers by a fellow school board candidate. An electoral board for the school district,...
Tags: Justice System, Cook County Government, Voting, Politics, Lawyers
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Bloomberg's millions
Michael Bloomberg is all about government controlling you. In New York, he passed a law that says you can’t buy a soft drink of more than 16 ounces. Why? Because Bloomberg thinks you can’t be trusted to make the right choice. Bloomberg has...Tags: Ridge, Michael Bloomberg
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Quinn bids to end 'say-to-play' primary voting
"Let's pass a long overdue law to allow voters to participate in primary elections without having to publicly declare their party affiliation." — Gov. Pat Quinn in his State of the State address As you probably know, to participate in a...
Tags: Pat Quinn, Voting, Illinois Governor, Rob Morris, Executive Branch
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