IL-14: Bill Foster and ETC
As a newcomer to the political scene in IL-14, Bill Foster, more than most, has had to spend time telling voters his "story," has had to spend time, and a lot of money, introducing himself to a...
View ArticleI became a delegate for Ed O'Reilly for Senate last Saturday!W/Poll
As Super Tuesday has arrived, we must not forget that there are other elections that are equally important to the progressive movement. Last Saturday, I was chosen by my ward to be a delegate to the...
View ArticleLaesch-Foster Dogfight in IL-14
In the other big election tonight, John Laesch and Bill Foster are in a dogfight to win the Democratic nomination for the 03/08/08 IL-14 special election to replace Dennis Hastert. With 44% percent of...
View ArticleIL-14 100% counted - NOT final
100% of the precincts in IL-14 are counted and John Laesch is trailing Bill Foster by 365 votes.However, absentee ballots, including those of our troops - like John's brother I presume - serving away...
View ArticleIL-14: Laesch Press Conference
As many of you may know, John Laesch held a press conference this morning to discuss the unresolved election in IL-14. At this point Laesch still trails his primary opponent by 355 votes in the...
View ArticleIl-14: The Recount Dilemma
richard k. means, the best progressive election lawyer in the state of illinois, explains that the procedure for obtaining a recount is quite clear:A discovery recount is only available in Illinois to...
View ArticleThere's Something Not Right With Bill Foster
The problems surrounding Foster's "Progressivism" creates a situation where letting John Laesch take over in the General Election is best for the Democratic Party, not only because of issues, but...
View ArticleIL-14: Who'll bell John Laesch?
I commented this in an IL-14 thread yesterday, but people seemed unaware of the facts. Yes, John Laesch, the unsuccessful 2006 Democratic nominee for IL-14, lost the Feb.5 primaries for the special...
View ArticleStop the Sucking: Why Clinton Needs to Drop Out NOW
Sure, she's wasting campaign money. And Democratic opportunities to attack John McCain. And attempting to create divisions in the Party.But of all the many reasons that Hillary Clinton should...
View ArticleBring the Public Option to a Vote
So, I'm watching Markos and Keith pontificate healthcare and I think that their strategy is basically wrong. They seem to be suggesting, through the media, that liberals and progressives will walk...
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