Obama admits delay on Guantanamo Nov 19, 2009
A nearly-empty prison in rural Illinois is being considered to house them. The president's statement is an acceptance that this will not be resolved in time. (BBC News -- Americas)
The country's mess is our fault Nov 17, 2009
Jerome R. Kinderman wrote on Nov 16, 2009 8:06 AM:" However, getting back to the point of the letter, I freely admit that I am more culpable than others regarding Obama's ascendancy to the presidential throne. Because I believed Hillary Clinton to be more dangerous than this inexperienced upstart from Illinois, I switched parties for the primary in order to vote for him (against her). At least for 2008 I didn't believe Obama stood a chance against anyone offered by the Republican Party. Clearly... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
online_editor Nov 17, 2009
happy wrote on Nov 16, 2009 1:21 PM:" G.Willikers I book based on what my clients want and I would say 90% of them will choose price and availability over what the town has going on at night and I work for a very large company with thousands of clients all over Missouri and Illinois. ". ts20 wrote on Nov 16, 2009 1:15 PM:" tax tax -tax ----spend spend //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Supreme Court ruling could play in 2010 governor's races Nov 17, 2009
They range from jurisdictions such as Virginia, Missouri and Illinois, which impose no restrictions, to Oklahoma where unions and companies cannot donate directly to candidates. In Virginia, the spent $972,877 to aid McDonnell more than any other business group in this year's race for governor, according to data compiled by the non-partisan Virginia Public Access Project, which tracks campaign money. (USA Today)
CHICAGOLAND: Body of school board chief found in River... Nov 17, 2009
Gov. Pat Quinn called the death "a human tragedy," adding: "It's really a very sad day for Illinois. He had a servant's heart, he worked so hard on education and many, many other issues. A gentle man, a real great guy, and I think our whole state should be very sad today.". Scott also served in public posts under mayors Harold Washington and Eugene Sawyer. (The Drudge Report)
Power broker dropped as defendant from Blago trial Nov 17, 2009
CHICAGO -- A millionaire power broker who was to go to trial on corruption charges alongside ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was dropped Monday from the list of defendants. The decision to remove William Cellini leaves only the former Illinois governor and his brother on the defendant list for the June trial ... The judge did not drop charges against Cellini, a millionaire lobbyist-businessman from Springfield who for decades has been an influential behind the scenes figure in Illinois... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Democrats Could Lose Obama Senate Seat Nov 17, 2009
A year ago Democrats were riding high with Barack Obamas election, and it was taken for granted that his successor in his Illinois Senate seat would be a fellow Democrat appointed by then-Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich ... Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan ... Giannoulias reportedly has significant labor support, as well as support from county party chairmen, Greek-Americans and some support from people in southern Illinois. (Newsmax)
The Palin Tax On The GOP Nov 16, 2009
In a telling sign of this, Congressman Mark Kirk, a pro-choice Republican from the posh suburban North Shore of Chicago, for the Senate in Illinois, issued an anxious call for Palin's support while she campaigned for Hoffman. According to a Kirk campaign memo, the candidate was terrified that Palin would be asked about his candidacy during her scheduled appearance on the Chicago-based Oprah Winfrey Show later this month -- the kick-off for her book tour -- and would not react enthusiastically. (CBS News -- Opinion)
GOP leaps on study of rising health care costs Nov 15, 2009
Mark Kirk of Illinois accused House Democrats of missing opportunities to improve the legislation when they rejected Republican proposals to limit lawsuits and give states more flexibility to enact innovative changes. Kirk, who is running for the Senate in next year's elections, said health care costs could be lowered by "reining in lawsuits" and allowing consumers to buy coverage from across state lines. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
40-year battle against Chicago Machine continues Nov 15, 2009
Shakman launched his crusade in 1969 after losing an election for delegate to the 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention ... "I remember one guy came up to me at an Illinois Central (railroad) stop and I was campaigning in the morning and handing out literature and he came up to me and said, Shakman, you're a nice guy and you're running a nice campaign, but I can't support you because I work for the city and I gotta go out and work my precinct," Shakman recalls. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Kirk looks to halt transfer of Gitmo detainees to Illinois Nov 15, 2009
An Illinois congressman wrote the president on Saturday to try to preemptively block terror suspects from being moved to his state for trial ... who is running for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat, sent Obama a letter urging him to keep prisoners currently housed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba out of Illinois ... "If your Administration brings Al Qaeda terrorists to Illinois, our state and the Chicago Metropolitan Area will become ground zero for Jihadist terrorist plots, recruitment and... (TheHill.com)
Ill. budget among nation's worst Nov 14, 2009
SPRINGFIELD When it comes to money, Illinois is among the worst-off states in the country, a national think tank reported Wednesday. In a study based on California s epic budget problems, Illinois is listed among nine other states suffering similar severe money troubles ... The report by the Pew Center for the States noted Illinois huge gap between how much money it takes in and how much it spends. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
More Illinois campaigns turning to online videos Nov 14, 2009
That's still going to happen in Illinois before the February primary, as candidates in crowded races for governor, U.S. Senate and other offices compete to deliver their messages to voters. But this go-around, Illinois candidates are making more videos that are never intended to air on TV. Instead, the videos are going straight to their Web sites. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The future of Ohio High School Nov 14, 2009
First to speak was Michelle Heninger from the Illinois State Board of Education ... Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Pro-Obama Activists to Hit GOP Members’ Offices Starting Friday Nov 13, 2009
Dan Lungren and David Dreier of California, Mark Kirk of Illinois, Frank Wolf of Virginia, Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Bill Young and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, and Mike Castle of Delaware. The message was clear in these districts: Americans want change, and they expect their Representatives to work with President Obama and reach across the aisle to help deliver it, OFA Director Mitch Stewart said in a statement. (Roll Call)
Zelaya: U.S. Weakened in Honduras Conflict Nov 13, 2009
On Thursday, U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Democrat from Illinois, said during a visit that "the (Honduran) congress needs to move forward quickly ... to reinstall Zelaya as president, and the democratic order needs to be restored.". Zelaya declared the agreement a failure last week when Micheletti announced the creation of a national unity government even though Zelaya had not proposed any candidates. (Fox News)
The White House and HISTORY(TM) Together Honor Veterans as Part of 'Take a Veteran to School Day' on Veterans Day Nov 12, 2009
Allen has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Management from Southern Illinois University ... Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he and his family currently reside in Bristow, Virginia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Weird news: Southerners love their health insurance Nov 12, 2009
12:00 pm November 11, 2009, by ctucker. I love my native South, but I don t always understand it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Seeking to run clerks office more efficiently Nov 12, 2009
Having worked for the Illinois State treasurers financial division and the county clerks office both as a volunteer and employee, I am proud to have the support of over two dozen former employees. Please go to my Web site for more information about my background and supporters. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Some primary races in state have six or more candidates Nov 11, 2009
SPRINGFIELD -- Candidates for Illinois' February primary election are already trying to survive, with some races are stacked with six or more candidates each ... If the Illinois Board of Elections decides candidates don't have enough petition signatures or have messed up the paperwork, the candidates can be tossed from the ballot. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Judge's ruling allows autism helper dog in class Nov 11, 2009
-- A first-grader in central Illinois gets to keep his autism helper dog in school, a Douglas County judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Chris Freese sided with the family of Kaleb Drew, who argued that the boy's yellow Labrador retriever is a service animal allowed in schools under Illinois law ... The case and a separate lawsuit involving an autistic boy in southwestern Illinois are the first challenges to an Illinois law allowing service animals in schools. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Lexington: Republicans, riven but resurgent Nov 11, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has recruited an impressive batch of moderates to contest winnable seats, such as Mark Kirk in Illinois and Michael Castle in Delaware. But all are likely to face bare-knuckle conservative challengers. (The Economist)
D.C. Councilmember Advocates Marriage Equality Nov 11, 2009
There is also a really ugly tradition in this country Weve done it in a whole host of areas, dating back to the early 19th century We had referendums and initiatives that prevented free blacks from moving to Indiana and Oregon and Illinois. We had frankly an advisory referendum in this city, on December 21, 1865 as to whether or not free African males should be permitted the right to vote. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
This is one time politicians should looks at polls Nov 10, 2009
But they shouldn't easily dismiss results from a poll showing Illinoisans want political and electoral reform -- real reform. The poll conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University found that almost two-thirds of registered voters surveyed support limits on how much money political party leaders can give to candidates in legislative races ... Fewer than 20 percent like the way Illinois redraws its legislative districts every 10 years. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Park County Sheriff Scott Steward explains to the county commissioners and local car dealers Tuesday why he purchased six new vehicles in New Jersey without seeking local bids. Nov 10, 2009
Stahla told him a broker, Bob Vito of Illinois, had the vehicles available immediately, and had sold some to Campbell, Crook and Johnson counties and to Gurnsey ... T.Bone wrote on Nov 5, 2009 8:16 PM:" Bob Vito of Illinois, had the vehicles available immediately.______________Steward was taken to the wood shed by a guy named "Vito". _____No wonder Steward_ country bumkin was shafted he has never been out of the country & city slicker "Vito" took him to the cleaners. ". (Cody Enterprise, WY)
AP sources: US troops likely for Afghan in January Nov 10, 2009
fiddy6bills wrote on Nov 9, 2009 10:06 PM:" Rosey Glasses-I can smell the hate you are spreading. Obama's slow reaction time-Doesn't mean he doesn't care. Ever hear of William Westmoreland? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Westmoreland but you question where his loyalties lie. And you worry about many things that have never touched on our "Comander & Chief's" mind. Obama takes sending troops very serious and will not send more if the war isn't winnable. Just a few days ago people jumped all... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tortured justice Nov 10, 2009
Among those Democrats voting with the GOP majority were Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown (normally one of the most reliably liberal members of the House), Tennessee Senate contender Harold Ford, as well as imperiled House incumbents Leonard Boswell (Iowa) and Melissa Bean (Illinois) ... It was a different story in Illinois ... Blogger David Sirota spoke for an Internet wing that felt Emanuel "seemed to think that having no ideology, no convictions, is a winning formula ... Even if you do win... (Salon)
Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout Nov 9, 2009
California is just one of the nation's more populous states -- a group that includes New York, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois and Florida -- that could end up with primaries on Feb. 5. Florida legislators are engaged in an effort to move their contest up even further, to Jan. 29. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
2010 elections: Democratic fears, GOP hopes Nov 9, 2009
Ted Kaufman of Delaware, who has Vice President Joe Biden's old seat, and Roland Burris of Illinois, who has Obama's old seat, aren't running. Republicans also have in their sights Democratic Sens. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Calif. congresswoman keynotes local NAACP event Nov 9, 2009
"Last year, many believed health care was just a bold dream," she said, "but a president from Illinois said, 'Yes, we can.'" ... McSwain is co-president of Central Illinois Men Against Domestic Abuse, and president and CEO of the Family and Community Resource Center ... The Roy Wilkins Award went to Ronald Swan, chief of the Illinois State University Police, who wrote the article "From the Ashes of Tragedy: the Birth of the NAACP." Swan also sometimes sends ISU students to NAACP meetings. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
McLean Co. could have second county election comission in the state Nov 8, 2009
BLOOMINGTON - In 1974, Illinois' first county election commission was created in DuPage County ... McLean County is one of only eight counties in Illinois that have two separate election authorities ... Redmond went on to serve as speaker of the Illinois House. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Related: 13 years ago, Springfield merged two election authorities into one Nov 8, 2009
Proponents also hired the Taxpayers Federation of Illinois to conduct an independent study that determined the change would, in fact, save tax dollars, he said. After voters approved eliminating the city commission, its election duties became the responsibility of the county clerk's office. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
McCain: No, really, we vetted her! Nov 8, 2009
Mark Kirk --an Illinois moderate -- to run for Senate. Says Kirk, [H]is strong encouragement and backing -- and he s a personal hero of mine -- did have an impact on my thinking. (Salon)
Local student take a step toward Presidential Leadership Nov 7, 2009
Taylor was immersed in U.S. history during his first People to People program in Washington, D.C., three years ago and this time learned about the lives of two presidents who were elected from the state of Illinois ... High school students often put off looking into college options until later than they should, so an important educational component of the week in Illinois was an exceptional University of Chicago campus orientation and college admissions presentation. (Malden Observer, MA)
Obama's Frightening Insensitivity Following Shooting... Nov 7, 2009
Unfortunately for you, Im from Illinois ... org/wiki/United_States_Senate_election_in_Illinois,_2004. (The Drudge Report)
Written out of the story Nov 7, 2009
The eSlate is not only being used in Texas; it's also deployed in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington ... It was a different story in Illinois ... Blogger David Sirota spoke for an Internet wing that felt Emanuel "seemed to think that having no ideology, no convictions, is a winning formula ... Even if you do win under that scenario ... you have created an extremely tenuous majority." (Even after the election,... (Salon)
Tackling "partial birth" abortion Nov 7, 2009
" There you go. Share: Page 1 of 92 in Abortion Abortion in the news Loading... Recommended Reads Susan Wicklund has received death threats and worn a bulletproof vest to work. But what really scares her, she writes in "This Common Secret," is the war on reproductive rights. By Eryn Loeb, Salon From a sketchy underground doctor to the American fight against communism, a look at the unlikely forces that helped spread global family planning. By Michelle Goldberg, Salon The progressive... (Salon)
Voters Approve Gay Partnership Measure R-71 Nov 7, 2009
An American bulldog in Illinois gives birth to 21 puppies. Lightning, thunder, hail and heavy rain slammed the Puget Sound region from a storm that will dump up to 2 feet of snow in the mountains. (KIRO TV, WA)
War still a key issue for troops Nov 7, 2009
At least, let us feel we've done something," says Broberg, 26, a U.S. Army reservist who was based in Taji in 2004 and now attends UW-Milwaukee. In recent weeks, debate over the war has receded as voters focus on the economy as the top issue of the campaign, according to exit polls from various primaries. But that doesn't mean the war doesn't still weigh heavily on voters, especially in Wisconsin. Since the war began in March 2003, thousands of Wisconsin troops, including Quillen and Broberg,... (Yahoo News -- FYI)
GOP gubernatorial candidates talk about out of control spending Nov 6, 2009
speaks during a gubernatorial debate for Illinois Republican candidates in Chicago, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- The full field of Republican candidates for Illinois governor faced off for the first time Thursday in a bloodless debate that focused more on their similarities than any small differences ... The seven candidates agreed that government spending is out of control in Illinois and said the state's massive budget deficit can be closed without a tax increase, although they... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Freedom fighter Nov 6, 2009
Clark was born in Illinois, moving with her family as a child to the Alaska territory in 1951 ... " That deserves a prize. Share: Friday, Oct 2, 2009 11:50 PDT The last Republican presidential nominee wants to moderate the party, but conservatives aren't happy By Often, when a presidential nominee loses decisively, he becomes a slightly embarrassing presence in his party s scene. Richard Nixon threw a in 1962 (after losing the California gubernatorial race), and only came back in 1968, after the... (Salon)
Obama's half brother: Dad abusive Nov 6, 2009
But he said something happened to change that after he watched 's victory celebration in Chicago, Illinois' Grant Park following the 2008 election. His own despair turned into hope, he said. (CNN -- International)
Make no mistake: He's running Nov 6, 2009
Little more than two years removed from the Illinois state Senate, Obama -- the Hawaii-born and Ivy League-educated son of a Kenyan economist -- is the first African-American ever to embark on a serious quest for the White House ... Technically, he promised a Hillary-style "listening and learning" tour and vowed that "on Feb. 10, at the end of these decisions and in my home state of Illinois, I'll share my plans with my friends, neighbors and fellow Americans." ... David Plouffe (a strategist... (Salon)
Today in History Nov 5, 2009
One year ago: President-elect Barack Obama pivoted quickly to begin filling out his new administration, selecting hard-charging Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel to be White House chief of staff. (Yahoo News)
The Off-Year Elections and the Politics of the Obvious Nov 5, 2009
In 2008, as the junior senator from Illinois campaigned across the country, demonstrating his gifts as a motivational speaker and community organizer, all one had to do was review his recent life to know that he was about to bring down on the country -- ever so incompetently -- the most left-wing government in American history ... Back in Illinois, he had a record of associations with extremists that would have sunk any other presidential candidate. (Townhall.com)
NYT: What a difference a year makes Nov 5, 2009
The immediate focus of those potential challenges is in Florida, where Gov. Charlie Crist is facing a primary challenge from the right in a race for a United States Senate seat, and Illinois, where Representative Mark Steven Kirk is considering running for Senate. When Chris Chocola, the president of Club for Growth, a group that advocates conservative economic policies, was asked on ABC News if Mr. Kirk was the kind of candidate his group could support in a primary, he responded, Probably... (MSNBC -- Politics)
LETTER: 'Bite the bullet or die from the wounds' Nov 5, 2009
Cognitus wrote on Oct 30, 2009 1:32 PM:" Becky, You write, "the majority of the people demand equality" and that we should goback to the "principles we were based on". I think you would be happy only if we could turn the clock back to say 1855.Most Black People were in slavery -- it was one of the "basics and core fundamentals of our nation" that you want to go back to. And one didn't find them looking for "instant gratification" for they knew all they would get was lashes across the back.Yes,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Click to read:For GOP, Ideological Fissures Loom Nov 5, 2009
As the party turns toward 2010, however, ideological battles between moderates and conservatives are underway from Florida to Illinois to California, and emboldened conservative activists said they will fan out across the country to challenge establishment candidates in GOP primaries ... As the party establishment in Washington seeks to win key Senate races next year in states such as California, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire and Connecticut, GOP leaders have sent signals indicating their... (CBS News)
Bridge revisions change weight limits Nov 5, 2009
County Engineer Elgin Berry said bridges throughout the county had been rated for load limit by the Illinois Department of Transportation ... The Illinois Department of Transportation, Bureau of Bridges and Structures, is in the process of revising the tonnage limits of several bridges on the county, township and municipal street systems in Hancock County. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Democrats: GOP Backlash Likely in '10 Nov 5, 2009
Democrats have their eye on Republican primary challenges in Florida, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, New Hampshire, Arkansas and Kentucky. "The tea partiers and the birthers and the far right of their party is moving these candidates in that direction, and that's a lot harder when you have to win in the general election," Mr. Menendez said. (Newsmax)
Primary candidates announced Nov 5, 2009
Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
State Center foundation to recognize donors Nov 5, 2009
The other finalists announced Thursday were Illinois guard Jon Asamoah; BYU linebacker Matt Bauman; Minnesota receiver Eric Decker; Fresno State safety Moses Harris; Western Michigan quarterback Tim Hiller; Brown defensive tackle Paul Jasinowski; Morningside College receiver Beau Kildow; Northern Iowa linebacker Josh Mahoney; Tusculum tight end Jarrell NeSmith; Baylor linebacker Joe Pawelek; Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing; Hardin-Simmons receiver Zavious Robbins; Augustana College Blaine... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
GOP's Beck-Limbaugh wing misreads Hoffman's loss in New York Nov 5, 2009
With Hoffman's close loss, many party activists will now feel emboldened to wade into many more contests, even if that means opposing a slew of quality candidates and primary challenging centrist congressmen in places like Illinois, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Already, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a moderate, finds his front-runner status for an open Senate seat threatened by a hard-right candidate, and the Club for Growth, an influential group, is promising to fund opponents of Mr. Crist and... (Christian Science Monitor)
Mixed signals on inmate flu shots Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states - Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state s chances at the money, and the administration has considerable leverage in the nearly $5 billion competitive grant fund. (Boston Globe)
Letter rebuttal: Obama certainly is anti-gun Nov 4, 2009
You see I moved to Montana to get away from the gun-grabbing, anti-Constitutional socialists that run Chicago and Illinois. I have lived under Obama's rules before and shared in paying one of the highest taxes in the country already, thanks to Obama and other corrupt politics that infest most all of Illinois ... I think Mr. Vaccaro should go back to Illinois. (Montana Standard, MT)
Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state's chances at the money. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Opinion: Borger on McCain vs. Palin Nov 4, 2009
As no greater conservative source than the editorial page of reminds us, "The Democrats did themselves no favor by driving Joe Lieberman out of their party, and conservatives will do their cause no good by forcing GOP candidates in Illinois, California and Connecticut to sound like Tom DeLay. "If conservatives now revolt against every GOP candidate who disagrees with them on trade, immigration or abortion, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid will keep their majorities for a very long time. " Not to... (CNN)
Zelizer: What about bipartisanship? Nov 4, 2009
Everett Dirksen, an Illinois conservative who joined forces with Johnson in the summer of 1964 to vote for cloture to end the filibuster by Southern Democrats. Dirksen was one of 27 Republicans who voted to end the filibuster and then to vote for civil rights. (CNN)
Voters in NC's largest city elect Democratic mayor Nov 4, 2009
He is confident -- and polls are showing -- that California is going "blue," in which case Obama would prevail here and the Golden State would cast its 55 electoral votes for the Illinois senator. What matters are the half-dozen swing states that likely will determine the outcome on Nov. 4. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Community calendar Nov 4, 2009
The November meeting date is changed from the usual third Wednesday of the month due to the Illinois State School Board Convention and Thanksgiving holiday. The meeting is streamed live on the districts Web site. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Race to the Top Nov 4, 2009
Four Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana and Texas have already raised or eliminated them. And California Gov. called a special legislative session last August to goose state lawmakers into repealing a law that prohibits districts from linking teacher pay to student test performance. (USA Today)
Obamas half brother: Our father was abusive Nov 4, 2009
The journey will take you to Hawaii, Indonesia, Kenya and Illinois, among other places. more photos. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The conversion of a pro-choice warrior Nov 4, 2009
" Below you will find "typical comments" from "typical" embryos, as creatively imagined by the folks at Choice Kills. Share: Page 1 of 92 in Abortion Abortion in the news Loading... Recommended Reads Susan Wicklund has received death threats and worn a bulletproof vest to work. But what really scares her, she writes in "This Common Secret," is the war on reproductive rights. By Eryn Loeb, Salon From a sketchy underground doctor to the American fight against communism, a look at the unlikely... (Salon)
Rush Limbaugh's Race Obsession Nov 4, 2009
Earlier this year in Belleville, Illinois, two kids who happened to be black beat up a kid who happened to be white in what witnesses and police say was a non-racial dispute over seating in a school bus. Apparently, the color-blind analysis of that incident is the following. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Republicans Ride Economic Woes to Victory in Virginia, New Jersey Contests Nov 4, 2009
John Lapp, who was the director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2006 under then Illinois Representative , said the results last night could impair Republicans chances in swing districts, such as the Northeast, where there are only two Republican senators, and of Maine. There has been a purist civil war, revolution for the heart and soul of the party and the moderates have lost, Lapp said. (Bloomberg -- US)
