from the Schillerstrom for Governor campaign
NAPERVILLE – Republican Bob Schillerstrom on Monday welcomed the endorsement of Personal PAC, a bi-partisan organization dedicated to electing pro-choice state and local leaders in Illinois.
Schillerstrom noted the support distinguishes him as the only moderate Republican running for Governor, and positions [...]
Here's the latest from the Democratic primary in the 10th Congressional District:
Yesterday, the candidates sparred in a debate at the North Shore Unitarian Church in Deerfield. As the Tribune reported, Dan Seals and Elliot Richardson responded harshly after Julie Hamos' touted her experience as a state representative:
"There are lots" [...]
from the Dillard for Governor campaign
(Lisle, IL) - Republican candidate for Illinois governor Kirk Dillard has won the endorsement of the St. Charles Township Republicans, expanding his support in Kane County.
"Senator Dillard's leadership and plans to bring jobs to Illinois, balance the budget and clean up" [...]
There's an interesting development in the Cook County Commissioner 17th District race for the seat now held by Republican Liz Gorman of Orland Park. Primary challenger Mark Thompson of DesPlaines is accumulating a growing list of township GOP org endorsements.
Last weekend, Thompson won the Maine Township Republican Organization's endorsement [...]
It’s hard to say just what the effect is of an endorsement by a government official for someone seeking another electoral office.
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As you may recall, this year we held [...]
from the Hultgren for Congress campaign
State Senator Randy Hultgren today received the endorsement of Tax Accountability, the political action arm of National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI), in his race for Congress.
Jim Tobin, the President of Tax Accountability, said the group is supporting Hultgren “in recognition [...]
She released this in the form of a PDF file. Basically, DK Hirner wants Aaron Schock to apologize for saying on Hardball that he saw nothing wrong with using torture on prisoners.
UPDATE: Here’s a press release:
Hirner calls on Schock to Apologize for Torture Endorsement
Calls torture endorsement by [...]
She released this in the form of a PDF file. Basically, DK Hirner wants Aaron Schock to apologize for saying on Hardball that he saw nothing wrong with using torture on prisoners.
UPDATE: Here’s a press release:
Hirner calls on Schock to Apologize for Torture Endorsement
Calls torture endorsement by [...]
Senator Matt Murphy’s campaign for Lt. Governor continued to gain momentum this week with the endorsements of Maine and Libertyville Township Republican Organizations. Maine Township endorsed Murphy with a unanimous vote over his five Lt. Governor contenders.
“I am honored to receive [...]
My good blogger friend is running for Illinois State Representative, 62nd district:
Paul Mitchell picks up Four Group Endorsements
“This morning, everyone here at Paul Mitchell’s campaign office is in a celebratory mood,” said a campaign volunteer.. “The list of endorsements is growing; we’ve just added four conservative [...]
Last week, candidates for US Senate, statewide offices, Illinois House and Senate, as well as DuPage and Cook County primary races received notification of Illinois Federation for Right to Life-PAC's endorsements. The full list of endorsements, IFRL-PAC's questions and the candidates' answers are now published at IFRL's website.
Among those listed, IFRL-PAC [...]
from Rodriguez for Congress campaign
Long Grove, IL - This weekend, Republicans in Libertyville Township voted to endorse Maria Rodriguez in the 8th district Congressional primary. The winner on February 2 will determine who will take on Melissa Bean next November.
In response to the endorsement, Maria Rodriguez stated, "I am thrilled" [...]In addition to examining the gubernatorial and Cook County board president primaries, the Tribune also polled the U.S. Senate race and found that Democratic voters continue to favor Alexi Giannoulias over his rival candidates. The poll found that 31 percent supported Giannoulias, 17 percent supported Cheryle Jackson, 9 percent [...]
from the Dodge for Comptroller campaign
Jim Dodge, Republican Candidate for Illinois Comptroller calls The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ endorsement of his opponent an illustration of “business as usual.” Judy Baar Topinka was the only Republican endorsed by AFSCME which has also backed others in the past [...]
What does it say for Judy Baar Topinka that she is the lone Republican who got the support of the leading labor union that represents state government employees?
I was very proud today to participate in the Libertyville Township GOP endorsement session, led by longtime Township Chairman John Emerson, a Libertyville attorney. Emerson orchestrated an impressive event, which started before 9:00 a.m. and did not wrap up until 5:00 p.m. We knew we were [...]
