GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - January 6, 2009

Articles of interest to Illinois Republicans recently posted by ABC7, NBC5, CBS2, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's Chicago Business, Daily Herald, Suburban Chicago News, Suburban Life, Pioneer Local, Southtown Star, Rockford Register Star, Bloomington Pantagraph, Peoria Journal Star, Springfield State Journal Register, Belleville News Democrat, Southern Illinoisan, Illinois Review, Public Affairs, Champion News, Illinois Family Institute, Americans For Truth, Chicago Daily Observer, Tom Roeser, Capitalfax, etc. 

Since January 1, 2005, GOPUSA ILLINOIS has brought 40,164 such articles and information on many upcoming events to its subscribers' attention each morning, free of charge, and without any advertising.

CBS2
-- Dates Set For Election To Replace Emanuel  Republicans Say Special Election Should Also Be Held For Senate
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/emanuel.congress.seat.2.900869.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On the Republican side, Tom Hanson, who ran against Emanuel in 2008, and Illinois Minuteman Project founder Rosanna Pulido are among those reportedly interested. . . .Meanwhile, Illinois GOP party chairman Andy McKenna says Illinoisans should also choose a Senate successor for Obama on April 7.)

-- Burris: I Am The Junior Senator From Illinois
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/Burris.Heads.To.2.899938.html

-- 111th Congress To Convene; Burris Trying For Seat
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/roland.burris.senate.2.900846.html
-- Lt. Gov. Quinn To Burris: You Made A Big Mistake - Mike Flannery
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/burris.quinn.appointment.2.900689.html

-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD: University of Chicago does what it can to promote promiscuity, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, abortion, etc.
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/open.housing.college.2.900653.html

 

NBC5
-- Senate Tells 'Magic Man' Burris to Disappear  Not accepted without signature from Sec. of State Jesse White
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Sun-Times.html

 

ABC7
-- Roland Burris in Washington - Ben Bradley
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6585231
-- Illinois impeachment inquiry continues - Charles Thomas
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/politics&id=6586565

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Chicago Tribune urges Mark Kirk to seek Obama's U.S. Senate and "help engineer a rebound of the state's moribund Illinois Republicans"
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-kirk-senate06jan06,0,1420056.story

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/01/kirk-senate-obama.html

-- Illinois Democrats play a starring role in this mess - Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-oped0106byrnejan06,0,4064674.story

-- Senate showdown, subpoena  Burris likely won't get in; state panel queries him - Mike Dorning and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-burris-senate06jan06,0,6856182.story

-- Harry Reid vs. the Sun-Times - Eric Zorn
http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2009/01/harry-reid-vs-the-suntimes.html

-- When corrupt pols run for office, pay attention - Abner Mikva
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-oped0106mikvajan06,0,263578.story

-- Let Burris have the Senate seat and move on, already  He's annoying, but he's not a nitwit, a kook or a criminal - Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-zorn-06-jan06,0,1245299.column

-- March primary, April election set for Rahm Emanuel's House vacancy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-emanuel-seat-06-jan06,0,842876.story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
-- Obama drops in on Durbin's D.C. bash - Lynn Sweet
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sweet/1363537,CST-NWS-sweet06.article

-- Blinders not a good look for Burris  Again, ambition keeps him from seeing the big picture - Mary Mitchell
http://www.suntimes.com/news/mitchell/1363448,CST-NWS-mitch06.article
-- Keep race out of it  Denying Burris open seat strips power from tainted governor - Editorial
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/1363433,CST-EDT-edit06a.article
-- Roland Burris as Mr. Smith? Not a chance  He may go to Washington, but gov's appointee is no reformer - Richard Roeper
http://www.suntimes.com/news/roeper/1363507,CST-NWS-roep06.article
-- Million reasons for Rush to help Blago  Groups founded by U.S. Rep. got over $2 mil. in state funds - Mark Brown
http://www.suntimes.com/news/brown/1363522,CST-NWS-brown06.article
-- Patrick Collins: A great opportunity for reform -- and a great choice to seek it - Editorial
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/1363437,CST-EDT-edit06b.article

 

DAILY HERALD
-- Burris pick contrary to Obama message, some say - John Patterson and Joseph Ryan
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=262304&src=109

-- NAPERVILLE STRIKES BACK: Naperville asking councilman Furstenau to take mental exam as part of lawsuit - Melissa Jenco
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=262298&src=2

-- DuPage to help Wheaton rebuild bridge - Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=262371&src=2

-- Kane County plans to close BYOB loophole - James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=262336&src=2

-- Greenberg got late help from big names, reports show - Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=262201

-- Leave race out of choosing senator - Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=262309&src=

 

SOUTHTOWN STAR
-- Burris a man without honor - Phil Kadner
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/kadner/1363559,010608Kadner.article

-- Hutchinson replaces Halvorson in Senate - Nathaniel Zimmer
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/1363486,010609hutchinson.article

-- Southland's varied congressional delegation gets to work in D.C. - Nathaniel Zimmer
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/1363471,010609congress.article

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
-- Congress in for Schock  Youngest member of House to be sworn in today - Elaine Povich
http://www.sj-r.com/homepage/x497778622/Congress-in-for-Schock

-- Consider limits on campaign contributions - Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x497778261/Our-Opinion-Consider-limits-on-campaign-contributions
-- Blagojevich puts Dems in a pickle - Pat Buchanan
http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x512374497/Patrick-Buchanan-Governor-puts-Dems-in-a-pickle
-- Playing the race card early and often - Clarence Page
http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x2094351556/Clarence-Page-Playing-the-race-card-early-and-often
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Republican Party needs candidates, elected officials, and party leaders who can and will advance the Republican Party platform
http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x1621234524/E-J-Dionne-GOP-increasingly-out-of-step-with-today-s-America

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
-- New Illinois members Halvorson, Schock join Congress Tuesday - Mike Riopell
http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc4962a0f4d4dd9941463603.txt

 

BEACON NEWS
-- Lauzen: How I'll approach impeachment
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/opinions/1359807,2_4_AU04_LAUZEN_S1.article

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS
-- Berkowitz questions Illinois Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn on Race, Roland Burris and Illinois' U. S. Senate Seat
http://jeffberkowitz.blogspot.com/2009/01/berkowitz-questions-illinois-lt-gov-pat.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW

-- MSNBC VIDEO CLIP: Cross: Democrats could have avoided all this
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2009/01/cross-democrats-could-have-avoided-all-this.html

-- Top 10 Conservative State Senators - Fran Eaton (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, different criteria would result in different results.)

http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2009/01/top-10-conservative-state-senators.html

(FROM THE ARTICLE: Having followed key Illinois Senate votes during the 2007-2008 95th General Assembly, the United Republican Fund lists the following as the session's "Top 10 Conservative State Senators," based on their "lifetime" scores: Brad Burzynski (R-Sycamore) at 95 out of a possible 100; Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) -- 90; Randy Hultgren (R-Wheaton) -- 87.5; Gary Dahl (R-Peru) and Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) -- 87; Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) -- 84.5; Carole Pankau (R-Addison) -- 80; Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac) and Frank Watson (R-Greenville) -- 73; Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) -- 70)

-- Top 10 Conservative IL House members - Fran Eaton (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, different criteria would result in different results.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2009/01/top-10-conservative-il-house-members.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Well, actually, there's 11.  Over the past two years, the United Republican Fund has been issuing legislative scorecards on pertinent Illinois House floor votes affecting Limited government, Individual rights, Free markets and Traditional American values -- what the URF refers to as their "LIFT Principles." The top 10 House members consistently upholding LIFT Principles are: Randy Ramey (R-West Chicago); and David Reis (R-Olney) -- tied with 97.5 out of 100 scores. Shane Cultra (R-Onarga) -- 95 Patricia Bellock (R-Westmont) -- 92.5 Tim Schmitz (R-Geneva) -- 87.5 Bob Biggins (R-Elmhurst); Rich Brauer (R-Springfield); Chapin Rose (R-Charleston); Jim Sacia (R-Freeport); Jil Tracy (R-Quincy); Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) -- all tied at 86.5.)

-- United Republican Fund  95th Illinois General Assembly  Legislative Scorecard  2008 Session (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, different criteria would result in different results.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/08Scorecard.pdf
(CRITERIA USED: VOTES ON: House Bills: HB 2651, HJRCA 42, HB 656, HB 656 - Amendatory veto, HB 4731, HB 758, HJRCA 28, HB 5954 and Senate Bills: SB 788, HB 2651, SB 2402, SJRCA 70, HB 656, HB 656 - Amendatory veto.)

 

TOM ROESER
-- No Kidding, It Was Nice to Host Lynn Sweet Last Night but -- and the Dems’ Real Problem Re: Burris.
http://www.tomroeser.com/blogs/blogview.asp?blogID=24860

 

CAPITALFAX
-- Rod Blagojevich's Enablers - Cal Skinner
http://capitalfax.blogspot.com/2009/01/rod-blagojevichs-enablers.html

-- Judge orders release of tapes  Genson: Release all tapes  House lawyer: Time is of the essence  House alters schedule- Rich Miller
http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2009/01/05/this-just-in-judge-orders-release-of-tapes/
-- Burris rejected  Fitz gets more time  Guv sets election for 5th  White signs off  Burris to hold 12:30 presser  Watch it here live  White explains Burris video - Rich Miller
http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2009/01/05/this-just-in-180/

 

CHICAGO DAILY OBSERVER
-- The True Cost of Blagojevich’s Folly - Dennis Byrne
http://cdobs.com/archive/our-columns/the-true-cost-of-blagojevichs-folly%2C2273/

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
-- Impeach / Fire the Illinois Secretary of State? - Greta Van Susteren
http://gretawire.foxnews.com/2009/01/05/impeach-illinois-secretary-of-state/

-- Ethically Challenged? What Does the Richardson News Say About Obama? - Andrea Tantaros
http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/01/05/tantaros_richardson/

-- Republicans Should Support Burris and Urge Senate to Seat Him - Betsy Newmark
http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/01/05/newmark_burris/

 

POLITICO
-- Obama's 'Dear Rod' letter - Kenneth Vogel
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/17101.html

-- RNC hopefuls predict Obama backlash - Alexander Burns
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/17075.html

 

MCCLATCHY NEWS
-- Republicans seeking to lead party blame Bush for woes - James Rosen
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/59010.html

 

HUFFINGTON POST
-- GOP Rep. Mark Kirk: Blagojevich Has 'Severe' Psychological Problems, Calls For Impeachment - AP
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/05/gop-rep-mark-kirk-blagoje_n_155321.html

 

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
-- Obama’s Revolutionary “Vision” - Cliff Kincaid
http://www.aim.org/aim-report/obamas-revolutionary-vision/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
-- Steele, Blackwell shine at RNC forum  Members to vote for new chairman - Ralph Hallow and Tom LoBianco
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/steele-blackwell-take-limelight-at-rnc-forum/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
-- Defiant Burris Says Senate Seat Is His - Karen Ann Cullotta and Monica Davey
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/06burris.html

-- Schock Says He Is Disappointed by Burris - Kate Phillips
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/illinois-house-freshman-on-burris/

 

USA TODAY
-- Obama and the Democratic brand - Jonah Goldberg
http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/obama-and-the-d.html#more
-- Opposition to Burris might blow up on Democrats - DeWayne Wickham
http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/opposition-to-b.html#more

-- Illinois impeachment panel may end without tapes - AP
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-01-06-blagojevich-impeachment-tuesday_N.htm

 

CNN
-- Burris: 'I am the legally-appointed senator'
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/05/burris.transcript/

-- Candidates for RNC chair knock Bush, debate party's future - Peter Hamby
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/candidates-for-rnc-chair-knock-bush-debate-partys-future/

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS

-- FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna said the panel was Quinn's attempt to "cultivate a newfound reformer image."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jpXq2szd4znFQ_uXL1MwOHjalCcQD95HBEUG1

 

REUTERS
-- Senate to open with two headaches wanting in - Thomas Ferraro
http://uk.reuters.com/article/usPoliticsNews/idUKTRE5045LF20090105

 

TOLEDO BLADE
-- VERY SAD: '08 car sales plunge to 16-year low  Detroit's share of market falls below 50% - Larry Vellequette
http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090106/BUSINESS02/901060352/-1/BUSINESS

 

CONGRESSMAN DONALD MANZULLO
-- OUTSTANDING: Manzullo Supports Plan to Strengthen U.S. Auto Industry Without New Taxpayer Money
http://manzullo.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=107472
(THE PRESS RELEASE: Washington, December 10, 2008 - Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) voted tonight for legislation to stem the bleeding in the American auto industry and give Chrysler, GM and Ford time to restructure without burdening taxpayers with additional liability. The House passed the bill 237 to 170. It heads to the Senate for a vote later this week. The President has indicated he will sign it into law. The legislation is not a bailout because it merely allows the Big 3 to tap into funds that were previously approved for their industry. NO NEW TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE INVOLVED. Two months ago, Congress approved legislation allowing the U.S. auto industry to seek government loans up to $25 billion to help cover the cost of retooling their factories to meet the higher fuel economy standards mandated by Congress in the Energy Bill a year ago. Today’s legislation tweaks that bill to allow the Big 3 to use up to $14 billion of those previously approved loans for general operating expenses to stem the bleeding so they have time to restructure and again thrive. In addition, Manzullo will continue to call for a vote on legislation to increase the demand side of the problem and encourage Americans to start buying cars again. Manzullo co-sponsored a bill – HR 7273 – that would allow Americans an income tax deduction on the sales tax and interest they pay on a new car. This would provide a $1,300 tax benefit on the purchase of a new $25,000 car. He is also considering a straight tax credit on the purchase of a new or used vehicle (if we offer a tax incentive to promote new car sales, we must also offer a tax incentive – albeit smaller – for used cars or the dealerships will be flooded with unsellable used cars). “This legislation will allow Chrysler, GM and Ford to tap into previously approved money to stem the bleeding and restructure without putting further taxpayer dollars at risk,” said Manzullo, a member of the House Financial Services Committee who has questioned the Big 3 CEOs twice. Last week, Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli testified that without this package, Chrysler could face bankruptcy and possibly liquidation after January 1, 2009. “I’m concerned about the 2,600 people who work at Chrysler’s Belvidere Assembly Plant and the thousands more who work at auto dealerships and auto suppliers in northern Illinois. With auto sales down 30 to 50 percent for each of the Big 3 last month, we must also consider offering tax credits or other incentives to encourage Americans to buy cars again.”  Manzullo supports several other free-market strategies to help American automakers, including: Accelerating the domestic manufacturing tax deduction Manzullo authored in 2004 to dramatically reduce taxes on the Big 3 and other American manufacturers. The acceleration would give U.S. manufacturers and extra 3 percent tax rate reduction retroactive to Jan. 1, 2008 on all of the product they manufacture in America. Allowing companies to repatriate their overseas profits back to the United States tax free for one year if the money is used to pay off distressed debt or support business expansion or job creation. Suspending the capital gains and “recapture taxes” for two years to encourage Americans to invest in America and encourage corporations to sell unwanted assets and acquire the capital they need to sustain and create jobs. Allowing companies to carry-back losses an additional two years, generating a tax refund and immediate capital. Directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to suspend the mark-to-market regulatory rules until the agency can issue new guidelines that will allow firms to mark these assets to their true economic value. Reducing the corporate tax rate from 35 to 15 percent. Ensuring unusually high pension funding requirements do not destroy America’s automakers in these troubled economic times.)