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Durbin’s Friends in the Liberal Media Say Vote for Him Because He had the “Courage” to Compare our Troops to Nazis! “In what truly has to be the most bizarre and troubling political endorsement of all time, the State Journal-Register encourages voters to cast a vote for Dick Durbin because he had what they refer to as the ‘courage’ to go to the floor of the Senate in 2005 and compare our troops to Nazis.” – Steve Sauerberg, M.D. (Lombard, IL) – This morning, the State Journal-Register issued its endorsement for the 2008 U.S. Senate race in Illinois. While it...

DEBATE BETWEEN ILLINOIS U.S. SENATE CANDIDATES For Immediate Release Contact: Kent McMillen: 708/865-9170 U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE DEBATE TONIGHT All third party candidates for the U.S. Senate in Illinois have confirmed their intention to participate in a debate on MillerPolitics.com. The debate will take place on Saturday, October 11th, at 7:00 p.m. central time. Candidates expected to participate are Larry Stafford of the Libertarian Party, Kathy Cummings of the Green Party and Chad Koppie of the Constitution Party. To listen to the debate, log onto: www.blogtalkradio.com/millerpolitics This week the two major party candidates for U.S. Senate, Democratic incumbent Sen. Dick...

Only days after backtracking on questioning Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's patriotism, Republican challenger Steve Sauerberg reheated the issue Thursday by accusing him of actions that "embolden the enemy" and "put our soldiers in danger" in Iraq. Sauerberg's remarks, during a debate at Knox College in Galesburg, prompted Durbin to ask "where the bottom is" in his opponent's campaign. Two days earlier, during a joint appearance at the Tribune's editorial board, Sauerberg said of questioning Durbin's patriotism: "Maybe that's fair. Maybe it's not." He also told Durbin, "I apologize if you're upset with me" and praised the incumbent's work on...

Republican challenger Steve Sauerberg accused incumbent U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of endangering troops in Iraq by criticizing the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, prompting an outraged response from Durbin as the two debated Thursday night. ''I don't know where the bottom is anymore in your campaign. Why don't you debate the issues?'' Durbin said. ''Common decency still works.'' ''It does still work,'' Sauerberg shot back, ''and you should have shown it in your remarks about our troops.'' The two also differed sharply on how to respond to the nation's economic turmoil, with Sauerberg calling for corporate tax cuts and...

Tempers flare as Ill. Senate candidates face off October 9, 2008 FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Republican challenger Steve Sauerberg accused incumbent U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of endangering troops in Iraq by criticizing the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, prompting an outraged response from Durbin as the two debated Thursday night.''I don't know where the bottom is anymore in your campaign. Why don't you debate the issues?'' Durbin said. ''Common decency still works.''''It does still work,'' Sauerberg shot back, ''and you should have shown it in your remarks about our troops.'' *snip* Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate,...

Sauerberg backs down when forced to confront Durbin Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 by Rich Miller * Way back in April, Republican US Senate candidate Steve Sauerberg laid out his battle plan against incumbent Democrat Dick Durbin… “You win by showing the people of Illinois who Dick Durbin really is,” [Sauerberg] said. “He is a divisive, partisan politician who has spent 37 years on the government dole.” * In that same interview, Sauerberg also revealed why he initially decided to run against Durbin… Sauerberg said he first considered running after Durbin compared the alleged abuse of Iraqi prisoners to atrocities...

U.S. SENATE 2008 -- SHOULD CONSERVATIVES BACK STEVE SAUERBERG OR CHAD KOPPIE TO TAKE ON INCUMBANT DICK DURBIN? LEARN WHERE THEY STAND ON THE ISSUES. Illinois Freepers, by copying and pasting the candidate's issue papers on their website and responces to the Chicago Tribune, I created the definitive thread on where your Senate candidates stand on the issues. Read, and learn: Candidate's backgrounds    List your three most significant accomplishments. Steve Sauerberg: My three most significant accomplishments are my 26-year marriage to a wonderful woman who helped me raise two children, my life-long commitment to the patients I continue...

He also accused Durbin of comparing U.S. troops to Nazis, saying many Illinois veterans are angry with Durbin. Sauerberg was referring to a comment Durbin made in 2005 saying prisoners at Guantanamo Bay were receiving treatment that sounded like something "done by Nazis, Soviets in their gulags or some mad regime." The comment made no reference to U.S. troops. Durbin said Monday night that he was among the first senators to call attention to treatment at Guantanamo, though he wound up apologizing for "some words" he used.

  THE DEBATE IS ON       Tune in on Monday October 6th  to watch Steve's first debate with Dick Durbin.   7 PM Chicago Tonight (WTTW) Click here to view the Chicago Tonight website      We had an overwhelming response to our last email asking you to submit a question for Steve to ask Dick Durbin.   The top three topics:   Supporting our Troops The economic bailout Illegal immigration     Steve & Durbin will debate again on Thursday, October 9th.   The debate will be broadcast live from Knox College in Galesburg on the Illinois Radio Network...

U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, a Springfield Democrat, voted for the financial bailout plan, although earlier Wednesday he compared it to a root canal. The reworked version the Senate approved is a “much better, bipartisan rescue bill,” Durbin said after the vote. “Now we need to look to real reform to make sure this never happens again,” Durbin said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the next administration to reform the regulation of the financial services industry while ensuring that we are doing everything in our power to help keep American families in their homes.” Durbin, the Senate’s...

Sauerberg Urges Free Market Solutions – Opposes Welfare for Wall Street Steve Sauerberg, M.D. – “I won’t join Dick Durbin and the rest of the career politicians in Washington as they try to soak the American taxpayers for a trillion dollars. We need free market solutions that will strengthen our economy, not welfare for Wall Street.” (Lombard, IL) – Today, Republican Senate nominee Steve Sauerberg, M.D., urged leaders in Washington to turn to free market solutions to end the current economic crisis. “I won’t join Dick Durbin and the rest of the career politicians in Washington as they try to...

Midnight Deadline       Midnight tonight marks the end of an important Federal Election Committee fundraising deadline for the campaign.  The amount of money Steve has raised for this quarter will soon be released to the media and will certainly be scrutinized by the Durbin campaign. Steve is on the air right now and we need your help to keep the ads going and ensure that Steve can get his ads on TV statewide. There are 35 days left. With your generous contribution of $25, $50, $100 or $250 we can do this. We can shock the political...

The Illinois Federation for Right to Life Political Action Committee (IFRL-PAC) is pleased to announce the endorsement of Steve Sauerberg Republican Candidate for the U. S. Senate in the general election to be held November 4, 2008. The foundation upon which our country was built is the protection of human life. The protection of unborn children in Illinois is of primary importance. If we do not restore and maintain the protection of the right to life for the weakest and most helpless members of our Society, we ourselves will become endangered. We are proud to announce our endorsement of Steve...

  In case you missed it:   Don't do it Durbin's wayDennis ByrneSeptember 23, 2008 When the public's loathing of Congress is soaring, why is the re-election of Sen. Dick Durbin, an architect of that body's many disorders, thought to be a cinch? How low is Congress' job approval rating? While President George W. Bush's is a dismal 32 percent, according to RealClearPoli- tics.com, Congress' is an even more wretched 21 percent. As the Senate majority whip and second in command, Durbin can't escape blame. One can find many reasons why Durbin shouldn't be re-elected and his Republican rival...

A chief opponent of so-called pork barrel spending, Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn, came to candidate Steve Sauerberg's aid Friday and blasted Sen. Dick Durbin on earmarks. "If we have many more Dick Durbins, my grandkids will have no more future in this country," Coburn said of Durbin, tying his colleagues' earmarking to the nation's deficit. Sauerberg has long hammered Durbin on earmarks, the often-criticized process by which lawmakers can land federal funds for local projects by attaching them to various pieces of legislation. But if elected, the Willowbrook physician has not pledged he won't seek earmarks himself. He promised...

CHICAGO - Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and his Republican challenger, Dr. Steve Sauerberg, have two debates scheduled before the November election. First, the two will appear Oct. 6 on WTTW-TV's "Chicago Tonight" program. Then, there will be a radio debate Oct. 9 from Knox College in Galesburg sponsored by the Illinois Radio Network. Sauerberg, a physician from the Chicago suburbs, faces an uphill battle to try to unseat Durbin. Durbin is the Senate's second-highest ranking Democrat and he has far more campaign cash, according to the latest federal filings.

  Sixth Edition September 6, 2008 In This Issue Quick Links Contribute here! Visit our Web site! Hello friends!    Dr. Sauerberg spent a busy week in Minnesota for the Republican National Convention, and enjoyed meeting so many others who want to see Senator Dick Durbin removed from the U.S. Senate!     This Friday, Sept. 12, U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D., (R-OK), will join Dr. Sauerberg for a fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. at Harry Caray's in Rosemont. Those interested in attending should contact Teresa Belmonte via e-mail at tbelmonte@sauerberg2008.com by Thursday, Sept. 11.  Sen. Coburn has been one of the strongest voices in Congress...

Contact: Chris Barron Office - (630) 424-3490 Cell - (630) 215-9118 or (202) 297-9807 cbarron@sauerberg2008.com Sauerberg Calls on Sen. Durbin to Denounce Sexist Remarks Against Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin “Blogs such as ‘Daily Kos’ have stooped to a new low by publishing these ridiculous commentaries regarding Sarah Palin’s newborn son and her teenage daughter. As someone well-connected with the ‘Daily Kos’ staff, Sen. Durbin should be first in line to condemn this behavior.” – Steve Sauerberg, M.D. (Minneapolis, Minn.) –Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Steve Sauerberg, M.D., called on Senator Dick Durbin to denounce the sexist remarks being blasted...

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Sauerberg falls behind Durbin by 34 points Durbin is one of America's most liberal Democrats. He's leading one of the most unpopular and ineffective Senate's since public opinion on Congress has been tracked. Why is it that the people of Illinois are okay with Durbin and why do you think the Sauerberg candidacy is pollling so poorly 90 days out? From today's CQ Politics, we read: Illinois: Two-term Democrat Richard Durbin leads Republican Steven Sauerberg, a physician, 61 percent to 27 percent with 11 percent undecided in a Rasmussen Reports poll conducted July 8. Durbin...

The 52nd Annual Rock Island County Republican Barbeque At Indian Bluff Begins at 5 P.M. August 21st—Tickets are $12.00 for adults, children 12 and under with an adult are free. BBQ Dinner catered by Famous Dave’s. Events include Music by the BHC Jazz Band, Antique Car show, Exhibit of GOP Memorabilia and keynote address by Steve Sauerberg candidate for U.S Senate. T Off In The 1st Annual GOP Golf Outing at 12pm and stay for the BBQ Dinner and evening events—50.00 per person includes golf, cart and Barbeque Dinner. For reservations contact Bill long at 309-794-0032—Fax: 794-1096 —email- JKLWLLI@aol.com or...

Roy Hertel, Montgomery County GOP chairman, while acknowledging that Obama’s being from Illinois won’t help, added, “I still think there’s enough stuff going on in Illinois right now that we can elect some Republicans that may have not had a chance to be elected before.” One of those people could be Steve Sauerberg, the GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Democrat Dick Durbin, said David Snider, a farmer in rural Tazewell County. While Sauerberg faces an uphill battle, Snider said, “I don’t think it’s impossible.” Republicans agreed their party stands to gain from what they termed...

“I think we’ve become more unified,” said Righter, R-Mattoon. Still, even if they are unified, there are fewer elected Republicans than Democrats at the state level at this point. Some of them are concentrating on the upcoming presidential campaign. State Rep. Dan Brady of Bloomington is helping organize John McCain’s bid for president in Illinois. And state Republicans are already taking aim at Illinois Democrat Barack Obama, trying to make a victory in his home state a little more difficult. “If he wants to bring change to America, why didn’t he bring change to Illinois?” said Andy McKenna, chair of...

"Audacity of Arrogance" applies to both of our U.S. Senators, but for opposite reasons. John Hopkins cites Barack Obama's inexperience as justification for that apt description. In Sen. Richard Durbin's case, he feels so entrenched in his position (Senate Majority Whip) that he is untouchable. Consider the following examples of his arrogant behavior that have been unsupportive and unresponsive to the needs of the country and of the State of Illinois. The medical community in the state of Illinois has been decimated by the abuse of medical malpractice litigation, especially with the loss of at least 170 physicians from Madison...

Today’s “Message of the Day” was found at the Pro-Life Victory PAC pig roast. The message consists of three balloons that were used as decoration throughout. The yellow one has a smiley face and says, SMILE Your Mom Chose Life The red one says, VOTE Pro-Life The message on the blue one is Celebrate Life The photos of Dr. Steve Sauerberg leaning over Illinois Family Institute Board member Jim Finnegan and the one looking up were taken at the June Pro-Life Victory PAC pig roast at Resurrection Center.

Dr. Sauerberg will vote to appoint strict constructionist judges who will uphold the Constitution and have a proven record of excellence and judicial restraint. Durbin's votes against Roberts and Alito, who received positive votes from the overwhelming majority of the Senate, coincide with his strong preference for liberal, activist judges. Sanctity of Life Dr. Sauerberg and his wife, Nancy, have donated thousands of dollars and countless hours in support of crisis pregnancy centers. Reducing abortions has been a very personal issue for the Sauerbergs throughout their lives and Dr. Sauerberg will continue those efforts in the Senate. He opposes all...

Thursday, July 17, 2008 Paging Dr. Sauerberg by Curt Mercadante I have long held that underdog political campaigns should - must - put together an aggressive e-strategy. That strategy starts with introducing yourself (or your candidate), reaching out and building your base support online during the primary, and then transitioning through the general election campaign to build your broad coalition online to win. A comprehensive e-strategy can help you raise money, inexpensively recruit volunteers online (helping equalize your inability to pay for costly field staff) and communicate your message to tens of thousands at the click of a button....

GOP Senate challenger Steve Sauerberg called Dick Durbin's patriotism into question during a taping of a radio broadcast to air Sunday morning on WBBM 780-AM. Noting Durbin's opposition to a constitutional amendment banning flag burning, Sauerberg said the founding fathers "never had to deal with ultra-liberal Americans who hate their own country." When asked if he was referring to Durbin, he said "I think he’s an ultra-liberal. Whether he hates his own country, I cannot determine for the gentleman,” but that he "wonders a lot" about Durbin's patriotism. Sauerberg also attacked Durbin for a speech he gave in 2005 condemning...

Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz - Republican nominee for the U. S. Senate, Dr. Steve Sauerberg, on abortion, trade, Earmarks, immigration, O'Hare airport expansion, No Child Left Behind, parental choice in education, the Iraq War, the Terrorist Surveillance Program, tax cuts and much, much more. Republican nominee for the U. S. Senate, Dr. Steve Sauerberg, debates and discusses with show host and Executive Legal Recruiter Jeff Berkowitz whether we should have more or less; government restrictions on abortion, free trade, Earmarks, legislators bringing home the bacon," immigration, O'Hare airport expansion, No Child Left Behind, parental choice in education, Iraq War,...

In June I commuted for an hour and a half each way and learned what the radical increase in gas prices means. One day while stopped at a busy intersection, two demonstrators came out with signboards strapped to them. One said something like: Al Gore fell on his head at birth. Drill for oil now! The appearance of such demonstrators is a sign of the times. John McCain for President and Steve Sauerberg for U.S. Senator from Illinois are calling for nuclear power as well as more domestic oil drilling. Meanwhile, Democrats Obama and Dick Durbin do nothing on drilling....

Conservatives steam over Sauerberg staffer Chris Barron, former Press Secretary for the Log Cabin Republicans , now Press Secretary for Sauerberg 2008 IL GOP candidate for U.S. Senate Steve Sauerberg stunned social conservatives last week when he announced the addition of a homosexual rights activist as his campaign's new press secretary. Christopher Barron, 36, was point man for the Log Cabin Republicans in their 2004 campaign against President George W. Bush's effort to add a federal marriage amendment to the U.S. Constitution. After discussion about the revelation broke out last week on Illinois Review (see Sauerberg: Personnel is Policy...

Invoking the spirit of the 1858 debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas that started in Ottawa, Steve Sauerberg, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Monday challenged Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, to a series of debates. "What better way is there to honor Abraham Lincoln's brilliant legacy than by following his example and participating in a robust conversation on the issues that impact Illinoisans?," Sauerberg asked in a press release. He noted this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Sauerberg proposed he and Durbin follow the general schedule of the Lincoln-Douglas debates. He sent a formal request...

New Polling Shows Sauerberg within Striking Distance of Durbin Durbin Barely over 50% in Ballot Test against Sauerberg (Lombard, IL) – The campaign of U.S. Senate nominee Steve Sauerberg, MD, today released new polling on his race against long-time incumbent Senator Dick Durbin. “This polling confirms what we have long believed,” said Christopher Hage, Sauerberg’s Campaign Manager. “No amount of money from Washington special interest groups will be able to change Dick Durbin’s disastrous 25- year record in D.C.” The polling, conducted by Southern Outreach, an Atlanta-based firm, shows Durbin struggling to break 50% in the uninformed ballot match-up against...

WASHINGTON (Map, News) - When Republican leaders recruited Dr. Steve Sauerberg to unseat U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, their goal was not so much to win as it was to keep the Democrats busy and on the defensive. Sauerberg's latest campaign filing shows he has little money to take his campaign on the offensive. And he may not be able to raise significant cash or put more of his own money into the effort, though a campaign spokesman says Sauerberg will spend what it takes to win. As of July 1, Sauerberg had $1.07 million, about $1,500 less in his campaign...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqIlXfkylD4“If I read this to you and did not tell you that it was an FBI agent describing what Americans had done to prisoners in their control, you would most certainly believe this must have been done by Nazis, Soviets in their gulags, or some mad regime - Pol Pot or others - that had no concern for human beings. Sadly, that is not the case.”Sen. Dick Durbin on the Senate Floor

In this Illinois Veteran's mind, Senator Dick Durbin wore out his welcome. At times I've wondered just who Mr. Durbin thinks he works for. So I'm asking Illinois FReepers, especially Veterans for help. Assist me with the Dr. Steve Sauerberg, MD US Senate campaign. It's time we increase the Illinois Senate delegation unemployment rate by one.

Steve Sauerberg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMdlGeDVGRMSTEVE'S STORY A respected family physician for over 25 years and recognized medical expert, Dr. Steve Sauerberg was born in Berwyn and raised in LaGrange where he graduated from Lyons Township High School. Steve is the son of a stay at home mother and a pharmacist who owned three local pharmacies. After High School, Steve went to MacMurrary College in Jacksonville, IL. While at MacMurray, Steve was accepted into Rush Medical College’s specialty medical program where he finished his fourth year of undergraduate course work and first year of Medical School simultaneously. While in medical school, Steve...

In an effort to achieve Republican unity, top Illinois GOP leaders Tuesday endorsed the candidacy of political newcomer Steve Sauerberg as the party's nominee to challenge incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin next year. Sauerberg, a family physician from Western Springs, was backed by Illinois GOP Chairman Andy McKenna and Randy Pollard, who heads the Illinois Republican County Chairmen's Association. "A unified Republican Party can and will help to return Illinois values to Washington," Sauerberg said in a statement that also labeled Durbin as an "ultra liberal."

DU QUOIN - Dr. Steve Sauerberg knows it will take support from Southern Illinois to win an election. The Willowbrook doctor plans to challenge U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, for his seat in 2008, and he knows Southern Illinois will be an essential part of a victory. Sauerberg was making his first appearance in Southern Illinois Tuesday at the Du Quoin State Fair. The Illinois Republican Party was hosting a reception dinner at the Grandstand Club on the state fairground. He was joined by several other elected officials on both local and state levels, candidates for 2008 elections and area...