Category Archives: 2018 Election

The Difference Between Genius and Stupidity is That Genius Has Its Limits

Posted on February 2, 2019 by WordPress.com Support

Today’s lesson is about what the newly-elected members of Congress from the 6th and 14th Districts of Illinois don’t know about their jobs. . It begins with a headline in the Northwest Herald that says: “Underwood, Casten Call for IRS … Continue reading →

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Illinois Desperately Needs Adult Supervision

Posted on October 29, 2018 by WordPress.com Support

Regardless of who you vote for as Governor, please make sure that we end up with an adult in the room. Put Republicans in charge of the Illinois House. Continue reading →

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Jeanne, Don’t Be Remembered For That Label

Posted on July 22, 2018 by WordPress.com Support

Jeanne Ives’ primary campaign for Governor brought to light the anger that was just under the surface in the Republican base. Without her willingness to confront Governor Rauner over such things as signing the “Sanctuary State” bill and H.B. 40, … Continue reading →

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Governor, Don’t Mangle the Only Chance You’ve Got

Posted on March 21, 2018 by WordPress.com Support

“Mendacity. What do you know about mendacity? I could write a book on it…Mendacity. Look at all the lies that I got to put up with. Pretenses. Hypocrisy…Boy, I’ve lived with mendacity. Now why can’t you live with it? You’ve … Continue reading →

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Let’s Leave the Mud-Wrestling to the Democrats

Posted on February 4, 2018 by WordPress.com Support

We’re all familiar with the term “Hail Mary”. It happens in football, and it happens in politics. The ad thanking Governor Rauner for all of the social-policy failures of his first term is just such a thing. I’ll dispense with … Continue reading →

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