GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - October 20, 2007
GOPUSA Illinois Daily Clips for October 20, 2007 includes news and commentaries on the following topics:
- Republican Party candidates, campaigns, and events
- Republican Party platform issues including limited government, abortion, homosexual activity, immigration, gambling, etc.
- Illinois, Cook County, DuPage County, and Chicago budget problems
and more . . .
ABC7
-- Brownback bows out of Republican presidential race - AP
-- Proposed judicial evaluation system would better inform voters - Joel Daly
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=politics&id=5716242 (Includes video clip)
CBS2
-- County Commissioners Fight Against Tax Hikes County Board President's Proposed Budget Includes Increases In Sales, Gas And Parking Taxes - Mike Flannery
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/tax.cook.county.2.409634.html (Includes video clip)
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
-- Profiting from illegals - Robert Wisniewski, Matteson
(THE LETTER: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Civil Liberties Union and American Federation of Labor -- one would suspect by the names that these groups would champion U.S. interests. Wrong! They champion illegal aliens over Americans. Their lawsuit is one of many to stop Homeland Security from finally taking action on the hiring of illegal aliens in America, which is the main reason for illegal immigration. The ''no-match rule'' would require employers to fire workers whose Social Security numbers do not match those on the government's computers. If there are mismatches between employees' stated identity and Social Security Administration records, employers and employees would have 90 days to clear it up. This is about illegal aliens working, getting hurt, receiving social services and education, etc. The businesses, lawyers and unions who aid and abet people here illegally do not pay -- they reap the profits from illegal aliens. The American people pay for health care, social services, education, law enforcement, etc., while they laugh all the way to the bank. It's about ''illegals.'' Who profits? Who pays? And how much?)
-- Verify workers' IDs - Karl A. Johnson, Bensenville
(THE LETTER: I disagree with Teresa Puente's Monday column [''Social Security not the way to track illegals'']. She says you can't use Social Security numbers to check legal citizenship. She claims that computers make errors, therefore implying they're unreliable. Puente fails to recognize that you cannot work legally in this country without a valid Social Security card. If people are questioned and then have to take time off to verify that their number is, in fact, theirs, then I see no harm. If Social Security numbers were scrutinized better, we wouldn't have an identity theft problem. Social Security numbers are used to verify all kinds of things. Above all, they should be used to verify your right to work in this country. If that is an inconvenience for some people, too bad.)
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
-- Candidates considered for McHenry County Republican chairman -
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A state legislator and Crystal Lake's mayor are seen as top candidates to replace the McHenry County Republican chairman, who says he plans to resign to avoid an ethical conflict. The front-runner for the position being vacated by William LeFew, party chairman since 2000, is state Rep. Michael Tryon (R-Crystal Lake), who expressed interest in the job Friday. "I'm trying to determine if I can balance it with what I'm doing now," said Tryon, who was County Board chairman before he was elected to the Illinois House in 2004. Another potential candidate, Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley, is the secretary of the McHenry County GOP organization, LeFew said.)
-- Martinez Quits As RNC General Chairman - Liz Sidoti
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mel Martinez, the public face of the Republican National Committee as its general chairman, announced Friday he was stepping down from his post after serving only 10 months. "I believe that our future as a party and nation is bright and I have every intention of continuing to fight for our president, our party and our candidates," the Florida senator said in a statement. His resignation came months earlier than anticipated. Martinez wasn't expected to step down until a Republican presidential nominee was selected, and the earliest that could occur is February.)
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD: David Broder lumps all 'baby boomers" together and blasts them, says they are "haunted by the divisiveness of their times," but praises LaHood and Obama
(FROM THE POSTING: Can Baby Boomers lead? - Ray Long Washington Post columnist David Broder sounds like he is ready for the next generation of politicians, saying Baby Boomers are haunted by the divisiveness of their times. And he suggests the next generation of leaders "cannot arrive too soon" on the political stage. Broder underscored the point by noting that a month of the 2004 presidential campaign was taken up with arguments over what President George W. Bush and U.S. Sen. John Kerry did or didn't do during the Vietnam War. Boomers lived through the tumultuous battles over civil rights, women's rights and Vietnam, and the wounds from those divisive times have not healed, Broder said. In contrast, the generation before survived the Great Depression and World War II. They learned that "only as a united country could the United States survive," Broder said. Now partisan divisions have so permeated Washington that often the first question on an issue is political: "Is it going to help us or is it going to help them?" And often that is the only question that gets asked, Broder said. The meanness of spirit has brought about a sense of competition for the sake of competition, he said. The divisiveness, he said, even shows up in the roiling partisan debate over a program to insure more children against disease. Broder pointed out how U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, the Peoria Republican who will soon retire, has sought to bring together Republicans and Democrats with bipartisan events but the lack of interest is notable. He also pointed to U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) as probably "one of the advance guard" of the next generation of politicians who is more inclusive. Maintaining his objectivity, though, the Pulitzer-winning journalist went to great lengths to explain that he would not take a position on the presidential candidates. Yet he hailed the talented field in both parties. Broder, a Cubs fan who was born in Chicago Heights, made his remarks Thursday night as the featured speaker in the Jim Edgar Lecture series presented by The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and held at the University of Illinois at Springfield.)
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Mark Silva is gloomy about Romney
(FROM THE POSTING: Mitt Romney, who has a lot of selling to do among the Christian conservatives meeting in Washington this weekend, faced a ballroom full of voters interested in knowing the sincerity of his conversion from abortion-rights to a “pro-life’’ stance. “I think that those who know me would say that I am pro-family on every level, from personal to political,’’ Romney – promising to be “a pro-life president’’ – told the 2,000 people assembled tonight for a two-day Values Voter Summit. This summit will culminate with a straw poll on Saturday taking the pulse of not only those at the Family Research Council-sponsored conference in Washington, but also people who have signed up as members on the Internet. As FRC President Tony Perkins conceives it, this straw poll could serve as a statement about the possible direction of self-styled “social conservatives’’ in the presidential campaign of 2008. In the case of Romney, among these religious right voters, it’s not only a question of his commitment to the cause they hold dearest, the elimination of abortion, but also his own religion. He is a Mormon, and one quarter of all evangelical Christians surveyed say they are reluctant to cast their vote for a Mormon.)
-- GOP field poses dilemma for social conservatives -
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In the courting of the Christian right, there are right answers and there are wrong answers. And some of the Republican candidates for president, confronting a two-day screening by conservative voters that will culminate Saturday with the results of a straw poll, are reminding this critical constituency that their rivals have given the wrong answers. "I have been pro-life my entire political career," Sen. John McCain of Arizona told a ballroom full of social conservatives here Friday. Reiterating his opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage, McCain added, "You need only examine my public record to know that I will not change my position." Fred Thompson, the actor and former Tennessee senator, delivered the same message. Citing a "100-percent pro-life voting record," Thompson said, "That's who I was then, that's who I am today, and that's the kind of president I will be. . .As president of the United States, no legislation will pass my desk that funds or supports this procedure [abortion] without my veto." The problem, for many of the evangelicals and conservatives assembled here, is that some of the party's most prominent candidates cannot say the same thing. Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York, supports abortion rights. Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, once supported abortion rights but has since switched positions. For this critical constituency, the toughest question may involve principle versus pragmatism. Should religious conservatives embrace a candidate who hews to their vision of social values and "a culture of life," or reluctantly warm up to a candidate they believe can win? Someone, that is, who can promise that the White House will go, as one leader puts it, to "anybody but Clinton"—Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York, whom many view as the most likely Democratic nominee.)
DAILY HERALD
-- McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi: GOP chair LeFew's resignation a 'mockery' - Charles Keeshan
-- Teens go online to protest 'moment of silence' law - Elisabeth Mistretta
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Their ultimate goal, Tews said, is to petition to change the law's wording back to its original format, saying schools "may" require the silence instead of "shall." "I think that's just a sneaky way to get prayer into school," Tews said Friday. "I understand that technically the time is for students to do whatever they want -- reflect on their day or whatever. "But personally, I don't think that would have passed in the government if it was just for kids to plan what they're going to do during the day," she said. "The word 'prayer' is said in the bill. That's a concern." Some state representatives who supported the measure, including Republican state Rep. Dennis Reboletti of Elmhurst, said the new language simply clarifies things. "When I voted for it, that wasn't my intention to introduce prayers into the schools," Reboletti said. "The silence was always optional. "But maybe you have a class where one teacher offers it and another doesn't, so students don't have that opportunity," he said. "Now everyone has that opportunity.")
-- Sexual orientation can be changed - Alan Chambers, President, Exodus International, Orlando, Fla.
(THE LETTER: Thank you for Christopher Yuan's inspirational story about homosexuality ("Leaving the Gay Lifestyle Behind," Sept. 25). Like Mr. Yuan, I, too, am a former homosexual. Sixteen years ago, I was living as a gay man, but still found myself unhappy, empty and conflicted. Through my faith and the support of many caring individuals, including that of licensed therapists affiliated with the American Psychological Association, I overcame my unwanted same-sex attractions over time. Today, I am married, the father of two children and now represent thousands of others who have experienced the same change through the ministry of Exodus International. Science now seems to he catching up with our experiences as well. This month, new peer-reviewed research, conducted by Dr. Stanton Jones, provost, at Wheaton College and Mark Yarhouse, shows change in sexual orientation to be achievable. These study findings are an affirmation of my story, Mr. Yuan's and thousands of others who are also living a changed life!)
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Dixie LoCicero of Hoffman Estates outrageously argues that Jay Johnson, who promotes homosexual activity, is "moral;" b) is overjoyed that the Daily Herald used Johnson to promote homosexual activity; and c) argues that the homosexual lifestyle is not "very promiscuous"
(THE LETTER: What, exactly, is this 'gay lifestyle'?- Dixie LoCicero, Hoffman Estates Regarding the Sept. 25 story "Leaving the gay lifestyle behind," I'm still trying to figure out what the "gay lifestyle" is? Christopher Yuan's story seems to be more about a young man whose family disowned him because his choices didn't agree with theirs. OK, originally it centered around him being gay, but the story focused on his drug use, selling drugs and very promiscuous lifestyle. That's not a "gay" lifestyle; that is the "drug lifestyle." Thank goodness we had the positive and uplifting story of Jay Johnson, a man who is gay and moral and has a happier ending than Christopher Yuan, who has had to deny who he truly is in order to regain acceptance by his parents.Your next story comparing "gay lifestyles" should stick to someone whose "issue" is being gay, not someone with a drug addiction.)
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: The vast majority of DuPage County residents who pay lots of taxes are Republicans -- the Daily Herald blasts them again for not wanting to pay even more taxes -- why isn't the Daily Herald calling for DuPage County's wealthy limousine liberal Democrats to cover DuPage County's budget deficits?
(THE EDITORIAL: Wealth in DuPage County? Mass layoffs proposed in county government. The possible shuttering of local traffic courts. Cuts in programs that help the poor. Is this DuPage County? Our problems seems to belie our affluence.)
ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
-- Illinois lawmakers take indefinite break - Kurt Erickson
(THE ARTICLE: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — They still have unfinished business, but it appears state lawmakers won't be returning to Springfield for at least another week. Aides to Senate President Emil Jones and House Speaker Michael Madigan said Friday that they have heard of no immediate plans to reconvene what has become a record-setting overtime session — the original adjournment deadline was May 31. "I think it's too early to say anything. I haven't heard anything," said Jones spokeswoman Cindy Davidsmeyer. Madigan spokesman Steve Brown said members of the House will be given seven days' notice if any action is scheduled. He said it would be unfair not to give lawmakers some notice. "People have lives to live. This whole five or six months we've spent with people being yanked around like yo-yos is kind of ignorant and disrespectful, so we'll try to avoid that going forward," said Brown. With budget issues still unresolved and Chicago-area transit systems insisting they need a state bailout by Nov. 4, it is expected the Legislature will be back before the end of the year. But Brown said it makes no sense for the House to return until an agreement is reached by negotiators on a mass transit bailout. Madigan believes it is up to House Minority Leader Tom Cross of Oswego to negotiate a deal with Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Some Republican votes are needed for the bailout because the measure needs a supermajority to take immediate effect. But Republicans say the bailout and a proposed statewide construction plan must be tied together.)
QUINCY WHIG
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: 17th Congressional District: Democrat Hare blasts "Bush and the Republicans" but praises LaHood and Manzullo
NORTHWEST HERALD
-- Attorney General Lisa Madigan: No complaint filed against McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi - Brandon Coutre and Regan Foster
(FROM THE ARTICLE: LeFew’s Thursday announcement raised eyebrows from some members of his party. McHenry County Board member Barbara Wheeler, R-Crystal Lake, called the statement a public embarrassment for both Bianchi and his office. “I was really disappointed that the focus of his resignation was. . .allegations of indictments towards our state’s attorney,” Wheeler said. “I wish it had just remained on Bill’s need to resign for Bill's need to resign.” Others were left shocked. “It took me off guard,” said Karla Dobbeck, chairwoman of the Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee. “I didn’t know it was coming and yet I expect anybody who finds himself in an ethical quandary to take the path that he feels is right. “As far as Lou Bianchi goes, I have known Lou for probably 25 years,” Dobbeck continued. “I would be astounded if there is any basis or any truth to the allegations that have been raised that have been raised or if there was any impropriety.” Aaron Shepley, Crystal Lake mayor and party secretary, said LeFew’s announcement caught him off guard. Shepley, state Rep. Mike Tryon, R-Crystal Lake, and state Sen. Pam Althoff, R-McHenry are among those considered possible successors to LeFew. “I’ve known Lou Bianchi for the past four years and I’ve known him to be above board and extremely honest,” Tryon said. “But certainly if Bill feels. . .uncomfortable with his position as party chairman interfering with treasurer than I commend him for taking the steps that he did.”)
KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
-- 14th Congressional District: Burns calls for more debates - Paul Dialing
(THE ARTICLE: Although Democratic candidates for U.S. Rep. Dennis Hastert’s seat have three debates set for the next four weeks, GOP challengers have only one set – for January 2008. Some Republicans want to better balance that number. Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns on Thursday e-mailed the three other Republican candidates vying for the 14th Congressional District nomination, calling for more debates or forums to bring the four together. “Long story short, with the field of currently announced candidates, we think it’s not only a favor to people who will be casting ballots, but will also be an opportunity for people who are following the elections to learn more about the candidates,” Burns said. Hastert, R-Plano, is not seeking re-election next year, opening the door for another Republican for the first time in more than 20 years. There are four Republicans seeking the GOP nomination and four Democrats seeking the nomination. Burns said more debates would help the candidates, relative unknowns compared to former House Speaker Hastert, differentiate themselves. Candidate and music promoter Rudy Clai said he welcomed the opportunity. “One hundred percent I welcome it, and I’ll be contacting him and hopefully he’ll ask for input on places and times,” Clai said. State Sen. Chris Lauzen, R-Aurora, said he had not seen Burns’ e-mail as of Thursday evening but would like to see an “appropriate and adequate number” of debates. He said having too many debates might cause the public to weary of the campaign and lose interest. “Typically in these larger races, by the time we’re to election day, we’ve had enough debates that people are mostly tired of them,” he said. Bill Pascoe, spokesman for Aurora dairyman Jim Oberweis, said he had not seen the invitation as of Thursday afternoon, but that Oberweis would consider it. “We think communicating with voters is a great idea and we plan to do more of it,” Pascoe said. “We will look carefully at [Burns’] proposal, and we will take into consideration if this is the best way for Jim to communicate with voters.” Burns’ invitation called for the four to start negotiating times, formats and venues. One of Lauzen’s preferences would be for an “Oxford-style” debate, a more loosely organized back-and-forth rather than the timed responses given in more forum-style events.)
-- Finish term, Hastert - Editorial
(THE EDITORIAL: The Washington publication Roll Call reported Wednesday night that Rep. Dennis Hastert, R-Plano, plans to resign his seat before the end of the year and, more importantly, before the end of his term. Hastert already has announced that he won’t run again. He should complete the job that voters in his district elected him to do and serve his complete term. If Hastert leaves office before May 8, a special election will be held to determine the person who will fill the seat until January 2009, when the new congress will be sworn in. A permanent congressman will be elected – regardless of when or whether Hastert steps down – in November 2007. If Hastert leaves office after May 8, the seat would remain vacant until January 2009 and would be filled by the winner of the general election. Hastert is one of 12 Republican congressman to announce his retirement ahead of the November 2008 election. Some political pundits have speculated the Republicans would have a better shot at retaining Hastert’s seat with an early special election, rather than waiting until November, when anti-war and anti-Bush rhetoric would be ratcheted to its highest volume. Hastert has served his district well, as we noted when he announced his intention to retire. Voters here have sent him to Washington again and again, and they will see the fruits of his service for many years to come. Hastert’s is spokeswoman, Lulu Blacksmith said Thursday that there are “no changes from his last statement” – his August retirement announcement – but an early departure would strike us as out of character for this hard-working congressman. We would be disappointed in Hastert if he left early. He should stay in his job until November and complete the job that voters hired him to do.)
THE HILL
-- Romney scores with religious right - Sam Youngman
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “By the way, I imagine that one or two of you may have heard that I’m Mormon,” Romney said. With the crowd laughing, Romney added that he understands some people won’t vote for a Mormon, but that’s because they’ve been listening to Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.). The Senate majority leader is also a Mormon. Despite that 800-pound gorilla in the packed ballroom, Romney was well received by the socially conservative Evangelical crowd. The former governor stuck to a discussion on family values, discussing all of the religious rights greatest hits. Romney talked about what he sees as the importance of two-parent homes, the threat of gay marriage and his anti-abortion rights stance. “Now, I don’t have to tell the Family Research Council and Focus on the Family that the American family is under stress, under attack,” Romney said. The former governor also addressed his change of heart on the abortion issue, something that has faded as an issue for Romney’s presidential campaign since he first got in the race. “I will be a pro-life president just like I was a pro-life governor,” he said. “Like Ronald Reagan and Henry Hyde, I’m a convert to the cause.”)
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
-- Congresswoman Bean, Speaker Pelosi, Challenger Greenberg and Challenger Morris: Who Has the Right Stuff? - Jeff Berkowitz
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Greenberg, a former minor league hockey player, raised about 180K (including about 11K of his own money and almost another 10K from people whose last name is Greenberg). Greenberg states, “I’ll be an independent voice for the 8th Congressional [District] who won’t be changed by the siren call of Washington power brokers and insiders.” Yet, Greenberg took one thousand dollars from Bob Kjellander, the beleaguered Illinois Republican National Committeeman, said to be your prototypical pay to play lobbyist/insider who is probably close to, if not the actual subject of, a federal investigation of an Illinois governmental entity and a kickback scheme. Indeed, Greenberg's own Communications Director, Dan Curry, characterized Bob Kjellander, as an insider: Jeff Berkowitz: How corrupt are the Republicans? George Ryan, Bill Cellini, Bob Kjellander—are they corrupt? Dan Curry: There are some corrupt Republicans. George Ryan— Jeff Berkowitz: Was Kjellander corrupt? [For more on Kjellander, see here.] Dan Curry: Kjellander is an insider. He is not the main problem. Jeff Berkowitz: He is not? Dan Curry: The main problem is that the people running government allow insiders like that to—)
FAMILY TAXPAYERS NETWORK
-- Hastert ready to selfishly inflict more pain on GOP and taxpayers
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The scandal culture that largely went unchecked will of course be a black mark on Hastert’s legacy as Speaker. But we doubt if that has anything to do with Hastert stepping aside early. Hastert didn’t seem troubled in the past by what was going on under his nose – so we doubt he really cares now. No, we think the answer is much simpler. Hastert and his handlers have a truly unhealthy hatred towards Chris Lauzen. That’s all there is to it. Lauzen has shown the courage to rock the boat. He’s been a champion for positive change. Champions for change of course represent a threat to the corrupt status-quo. Such a person is immediately targeted for destruction by the Illinois GOP’s old dinosaurs. Lauzen would already be getting both barrels like Jack Roeser, Peter Fitzgerald, Jack Ryan and Gary MacDougal did – if the old playbook hadn’t become so obvious to all. Unable to still run the old plays like they used to – we’re seeing Hastert’s people making fools of themselves instead with these games over the timing of Denny’s departure. The special primary and the special general election that Hastert is talking about triggering would create incredible confusion for voters of both political parties. There would also be huge headaches imposed on the local election authorities, and taxpayers would of course be left to pick-up the significant costs that would have to be incurred to run two new elections.)
ILLINOIS REVIEW
-- Mitt Mobile in Chicago - Jason Bonham
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2007/10/mitt-mobile-in-.html (Includes video clip)
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I had a chance to cover the Mitt Mobile in Chicago. Josh Romney- son of Mitt- was driving, and he made a few brief stops here in the city and the suburbs. I met up with him in Oak Park at the home of Brady Alder who made a YouTube video that is now on the new site www.annromney.com. Josh was kind enough to give me a short tour on the Mitt Mobile and interview. He has a pretty funny story about his grandfather, George Romney and Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald's.)
C-SPAN
-- Family Research Council's "Values Voter Summit" - Afternoon Session
http://www.c-span.org/rss/video.asp?MediaID=33030 (Video Clip)
(THE POSTING: GOP Presidential candidates are among the speakers at The Family Research Council's "Values Voter Summit." Rep. Tom Tancredo (CO), Fmr. Sen. Fred Thompson (TN), Rep. Duncan Hunter (CA), Rep. Ron Paul (TX) & Alan Keyes speak throughout the day. Gov. Mitt Romney (MA) appears in the evening session.)
GIULIANI CAMPAIGN
-- Former IL Governor Jim Thompson Interview with Don Wade and Roma
(THE POSTING: GOV. THOMPSON: “[I]’m a Republican. I’ve been interested in politics for a long time. I want to see the Republicans nominate their strongest presidential candidate. I did a lot of work for Ronald Reagan. I did a lot of work for the original George Bush and for his son so I’m not going to stay out of this contest and I think Mayor Giuliani’s record as mayor of New York City and the positions he’s taken during the presidential campaign are going to have the most appeal to the American voters in the general election when we finally make the decision between the two parties.” . . . DON WADE: “Well you were on the 9/11 Commission and that’s kind of important to people. It’s probably one of the top issues about national security and you think that Rudy Giuliani is the man to keep us safe from another 9/11?” GOV. THOMPSON: “Well I think a strong administration will keep us safer. Nobody can make us absolutely safe. It’s just a terrible fact we have to face. This world is too complex and too dangerous as we have demonstrated all over the world. Look at Pakistan yesterday, but if you’ve got a president with a Congress who’s determined to make the American people safe, that after all is the first function of government. Look, if we don’t have a nation or a state or a city that is as secure as we can make it, citizens won’t have the ability do everything else that’s important to their lives—hold jobs, educate their children, walk the streets, gather in public places, go to ball games. Everything we enjoy as human beings depends on the ability of governments at every level to keep us as safe as we can in a very dangerous world. . .I think most New Yorkers would tell you that whether they agree with Rudy on all of his politics or not, he made the city a safer place and I think he’s in a good position to make the country a safer place”. ROMA: “Is he in a good position to take out the other New Yorker. . .people seem to see Hillary as the front runner, the candidate?” . . . GOV THOMPSON: “[I] think Mayor Giuliani as the Republican nominee will make every state contestable. I think the Republicans won’t have to give up a campaign in any states if he is the nominee. If anybody else is the nominee of the Republican Party you’re gonna see certain states around the country just sort of not be part of the campaign because everyone will assume that Clinton can win.”)
ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
-- Welcome to Chicago, Speaker Pelosi Will you see the both sides of Bean? ILGOP calls on Bean to return $80k received from MoveOn.org - Lance Trover
(THE PRESS RELEASE: CHICAGO – The Illinois Republican Party today is calling on self-proclaimed “mainstream” and “moderate” Melissa Bean to return over $80,000 she received from the liberal MoveOn.org “I don’t believe the words mainstream and moderate come to mind when describing a person who accepts over $80,000 from an organization that attacks our wartime leaders like General Petraeus who are on the front lines every day fighting for us,” said Lance Trover, Spokesperson for the ILGOP. “Add with that a secret fundraiser tonight with Nancy Pelosi and only one word comes to mind – extreme. When it comes to being mainstream, Melissa Bean’s hypocrisy knows very little boundaries. Besides accepting over $80,000 from MoveOn.org and then condemning their actions, she now invites San Francisco Ultra-Liberal Nancy Pelosi to fundraise on her behalf. Nancy Pelosi will fundraise for Melissa Bean tonight at the Westin Hotel in Chicago.)
WOMEN'S VOICES ILLINOIS
-- Leaders aim to add 'voices' - one woman at a time Twelve Illinois Republican State Representatives (Bassi, Bellock, Cole, Coulson, Kosel, Krause, Lindner, Mulligan, Munson, Osmond, Pihos and Tracy) embark on three-day, seven-county Northern Illinois tour - Brad Hahn
