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U.S. Rep. Walsh appears to question Duckworth's 'hero' status
Tribune reporterRepublican Rep. Joe Walsh is coming under Democratic fire over remarks that appeared to question whether challenger Tammy Duckworth, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot who lost her legs in combat in Iraq, was a "true hero." Duckworth's campaign on Tuesday...Tags: John McCain, Hoffman Estates, Heroism, Politics, Illinois Elections
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Duckworth, Walsh sharpen rhetoric in debate
Clout StreetWith less than two months until the Nov. 6 election, a northwest suburban congressional battle is finding freshman Republican Rep. Joe Walsh and Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth strengthening their rhetoric and sharpening their attacks. The...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Separation of Church and State, Islam, Politics, Abortion Issue
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Emanuel cancels Democratic fundraisers during strike
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel has temporarily suspended fundraising on behalf of Democratic super PACS to devote his attention to bringing the teachers' strike to an end, according to his political operation. Emanuel was scheduled to attend a House Majority...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Politics, White House, Bobby Schilling, Tea Party Movement
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In TV terms, Martin O'Malley's convention speech comes up short
The Baltimore SunMaryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, one of the most prominent Democrats in the country, was a given a dream slot Tuesday night at the party's national convention, speaking from 9:55 to 10:05 p.m. when prime-time viewing was likely to be near its peak. I...Tags: Parties and Movements, Regional Authority, Politics, Republican Party, Deval Patrick
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Illinois convention notebook: talking points and Madigan speaks
Clout StreetCHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Illinois delegates gather each morning for breakfast to hear from political motivational speakers and to get a grab bag of tchotchkes, they’re also given something else: a set of talking points to use in case they get...Tags: Chicago Mayor, White House, Illinois Elections, Union (McHenry, Illinois), Board of Directors
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Illinois Dems come out swinging at DNC
As the Democratic National Convention began its first full day of events in Charlotte, North Carolina, Illinois delegates came out swinging against the GOP.
At a morning meeting of the Illinois delegation, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky blasted republican U....Tags: Time Warner Cable Arena, Politics, Chicago Mayor, Tea Party Movement, 2012 Democratic National Convention
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Duckworth touts Obama record at DNC convention
Tribune reporterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth on Tuesday night used her brief time on the Democratic National Convention to tout home-state President Barack Obama rather than her own political future. For Duckworth, who is running in...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Politics, Tea Party Movement, 2012 Democratic National Convention, International Military Interventions
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Rep. Joe Walsh acknowledges need to balance straight talk and responsible talk
Firebrand freshman Republican Rep. Joe Walsh didn't quite apologize Thursday for a slew of controversial remarks, but he did allow that maybe he needs to strike a balance between his brand of "straight talk and responsible talk." Joined by Democratic...
Tags: Paul Ryan, Islam, Politics, Tea Party Movement, Religion and Belief
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Duckworth outraises Walsh in second quarter
Clout StreetDemocratic challenger Tammy Duckworth outraised Republican Rep. Joe Walsh by a better than 2-1 ratio from April to June, and both candidates in the heated 8th Congressional District contest began this month with more than $700,000 to spend. Reports filed...Tags: Politics, Judy Biggert, Tea Party Movement, Political Fundraising, Democratic Party
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Duckworth outraises Walsh in 2nd quarter
Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth outraised Republican Rep. Joe Walsh by a better than 2-1 ratio from April to June, and both candidates in the heated 8th Congressional District contest began this month with more than $700,000 to spend. Reports filed...
Tags: Politics, Judy Biggert, Tea Party Movement, Political Fundraising, Democratic Party
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Rep. Joe Walsh skipping GOP convention
Tribune reporterControversial tea party-backed freshman Rep. Joe Walsh, in a tough race for re-election against Democrat Tammy Duckworth, said Thursday he would skip a visit to the Republican National Convention in Tampa at the end of next month. “The...Tags: Claire McCaskill, Politics, Tea Party Movement, Illinois Elections, Political Fundraising
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GOP congressmen hold jobs fair in suburbs
Wheaton construction worker Ted Thilly spent Monday looking for some career stability after finding himself laid off twice in the past two years, most recently three months ago. "I'm getting a little desperate at this point," said Thilly, 55, who added...
Tags: Unemployment, White House, Judy Biggert, Career and Workplace, Mitt Romney
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