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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This endorsement is only for the Democratic primary, but it's difficult to see a Republican getting environmental support in the general election considering the out-of-touch-with-reality statements coming from GOP candidates.
Here's the press release from Illinois Sierra Club Director Jack Darin:
Sierra Club today announced its endorsement of Alexi Giannoulias [...]
from the McKenna/Murphy campaign
CHICAGO - Andy McKenna, Republican gubernatorial candidate and Lt Governor candidate Matt Murphy received an endorsement from the Cuba Township Republican Organization.
Andy McKenna remarked, "To receive the endorsement of the Cuba Township Republican Organization is an honor. With the support of Tom Gooch" [...]
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Via Bernie Schoenburg:
The state AFL- CIO has picked its favorites for various races, including choosing a Springfield Democrat over one from the Peoria area to take on U.S. Rep. AARON SCHOCK, R- Peoria, next year.
DEIRDRE “DK” HIRNER of Springfield got the endorsement in the 18th Congressional District over [...]
Not all endorsements are equal; state Rep. Beth Coulson, a GOP contender in the 10th congressional district primary won the backing of former Gov. Jim Edgar, who comes from the moderate wing of the Illinois Republican family. Coulson is running for the House seat being vacated by Rep. Mark [...]
from the Walsh for Congress campaign
Lake Zurich: Joe Walsh, candidate for the Republican Nomination to the 8th Congressional District, is pleased to announce the co-endorsement of his candidacy by the Illinois Federation for Right to Life PAC. The IFRL PAC notified candidates December 8th.
“The IFRL PAC [...]
from the Plummer for Lt. Governor campaign
I am proud to announce that I have received the endorsement of the Illinois Federation for Right to Life. In her endorsement letter, IFRL-PAC chair Dawn Behnke writes, "We are pleased to have a candidate seeking election for Illinois Lieutenant Governor, who will help" [...]
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Various organizations and elected officials are throwing their weight behind candidates in the race to replace Rep. Mark Kirk in the 10th Congressional District. That includes former governor Jim Edgar, who formally endorsed State Rep. Beth Coulson (R-Glenview) in the crowded Republican primary.
On the other side of the aisle, the New Trier [...]
from the Coulson for Congress campaign
NORTHBROOK (December 9) - Today, former two-term Republican Governor Jim Edgar announced his endorsement of Elizabeth Coulson for Congress in the 10thCongressional District.
"As governor, I worked closely with Beth Coulson," said Edgar. "I find her to be a person of tremendous" [...]
Two other Republican candidates asked us to share with IR readers that they, too, received endorsement from the Illinois Federation for Right to Life this week -- Republican candidate for Congress in the 17th District Bob Schilling and Republican candidate in the 41st State Rep race, Rafael Rivadeneira.
With no primary [...]
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