You may recall that I called Ray LaHood’s office to ask him not to vote for the pork-laden $700 billion bailout bill. He voted for it anyway, which shows just how much pull I have. Ha ha. Yesterday, I got a letter from him thanking me for the call and explaining his position. I thought … Continue reading Ray LaHood on the bailout bill
Tonight was the big debate between vice presidential candidates Joe Biden (D) and Sarah Palin (R). Expectations were low for Palin because she’s looked pretty bad in recent television interviews — especially the one with Katie Couric. That worked to her benefit; she only had to do okay for her performance to be perceived as … Continue reading Biden wins debate; Palin does okay
President Bush came to Peoria last month for one reason: to help Aaron Schock raise money for his congressional campaign. But that visit cost Peoria taxpayers $13,195.63, mostly in overtime pay for police officers handling traffic control, according to a report prepared by the city at Councilman Sandberg’s request. Why should Peoria taxpayers — including … Continue reading Bush fund-raising visit to Peoria costs taxpayers over $13,000
The Democratic candidate in the 18th Congressional District race, Colleen Callahan, has revealed her platform. See if this sounds familiar (transcribed from a WCBU report, which you can hear on Billy’s blog): “It’s time to work together to create change. It’s time to refocus on middle-class values.” […] Callahan says her top issues are ending … Continue reading Colleen Callahan ain’t gonna win
What did you think of Gov. Blagojevich’s State of the State address? In case you missed it, here is the text as provided by the Governor’s office: State of the State and Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Address Governor Rod R. Blagojevich In a time of economic challenge, it is our challenge to offer a way … Continue reading State of the State of Illinois 2008
I wonder if Ray LaHood read George Will’s column on earmarks today? Will puts the blame for Republicans’ minority status right in the lap of their abuse and defense of federal earmarks.
I’ll be pulling a Republican ballot in the primary, but I’m still a little undecided on who to vote for. Who do you think is the best candidate? This thread isn’t limited to Republicans — if you pull a Democratic ballot, I’d like to hear who you favor in that primary as well. But more … Continue reading Question of the Day: Who should win the party nominations for President?
Monday’s Word on the Street column mentioned that Aaron Schock got the endorsement of the Sangamon County GOP. Do you know why he got the nomination of the Sangamon County GOP? According to State Journal-Register reporter Bernard Schoenburg, a big reason is simply because he’s the perceived front-runner: “I guess one of the things you … Continue reading Sangamon Schock endorsement weak
I don’t talk much about national politics, but I had C-SPAN on yesterday and was shocked to see them voting on a bill to impeach Vice President Dick Cheney. Well, they actually never quite got to voting on the bill. What happened is this: Presidential-hopeful Dennis Kucinich and 22 co-sponsors brought forth House Resolution 799, … Continue reading Dems don’t back Cheney impeachment bill
The Chicago Tribune ran a follow-up to their Sunday editorial where they asked readers if Illinois should amend its constitution to allow the governor to be recalled. I found it interesting that the responses the Tribune got were remarkably similar to the responses Chronicle readers left here, showing that upstate, downstate, Republicans and Democrats are … Continue reading Trib and Chronicle readers agree: Recall Blago …and others