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Great Video parody from the Bob & Tom Show

CHICAGO (CBS) ― A primary election is set for March 3 and a general election for April 7 to fill the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rahm Emanuel. Illinois Republicans say the special election could be also be a chance to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate. Emanuel is leaving Congress to become Obama's chief of staff. ...snip ... On the Republican side, Tom Hanson, who ran against Emanuel in 2008, and Illinois Minuteman Project founder Rosanna Pulido are among those reportedly interested. ... snip ...

I visited with you on this page earlier this year to discuss gasoline prices. Today, I’d like to present some energy realities and suggest some solutions for a more secure energy future. Our energy-political quagmire reminds me of the Eagles (my favorite rock band) and their 1990s hit “Get Over It.” The lyrics of Don Henley and Glenn Frey mirror our energy dilemma. We have to move beyond being “a victim of this and a victim of that” and “get over it.” Consider: Our country uses around 150 billion gallons of motor fuel per year and less than 10 billion...

Judy Baar Topinka: Pro-Homosexual Activist  As she seeks to become the next governor of Illinois, it is crucial, now more than ever, that Illinois voters understand that Republican gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar Topinka holds extremely liberal values that are contrary to those embraced by the vast majority of Illinois Republicans. In fact, Judy Baar Topinka’s pro-abortion and pro-homosexual positions are in keeping with the Democratic Party Platform—and opposed to the national Republican Party platform to which she would seem to owe allegiance.Consider the following facts: • Every year, Judy Baar Topinka fields a contingent at the Chicago “Gay Pride”...

Better process needed for electing Illinois Republican Party leaders The 19 members of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) lead the IRP. By law, all votes taken by the SCC are weighted. Together, six SCC members have more than 50 percent of the weighted vote -- Senator Dave Syverson (Manzullo-Dist. 16 - 9.8%), Dennis Wiggins (Hastert-Dist. 14 - 8.51%), Jerry Clarke (Johnson-Dist. 15 - 8.51%), MaryAlice Erickson (LaHood-Dist. 18 - 8.41%), Ron Smith (Hyde-Dist. 6 - 8.16%), and Dr. William Dam (Dist. 8 - 7.9%). Recent actions taken by the SCC include the rude and unjustified...

As an alternate at-large delegate, I’ve have had such a packed schedule I’ve just gotten a chance to communicate on e-mail to you. When I turn on the television I see the protest actions which have resulted in injuries and arrests. If they’ve been in a group (on Sunday especially) they shouted at us to go home. If they’ve been by themselves on in a small group, they go silent and don’t know what to say to us. On the flight here Sunday, one of my seat mates was coming to protest. He said his name was Luke and he...

CHICAGOLAND FREEPER PICNIC Saturday, September 4, 3:00 - ??? Y'all come!! I will be hosting a backyard picnic at my home in Des Plaines open to all Chicagoland FReepers -- membership in the Greater Chicagoland Chapter is not required. I'll be providing burgers, brats, and dogs along with all the fixin's and soft beverages. Y'all each bring something to share -- an appetizer, side dish, salad, or dessert along with mass quantities of your favorite adult beverages! I'm hoping we can mix fun and food with some planning for activities in this critical election cyle -- What can we...

Encourage Alan Keyes to Run for Illinois Senate SeatAlan Keyes not only is the senator Illinois needs, he is the leader America must have in the U.S. Senate to help preserve our Constitution and American principles. Asked to shoulder the formidable task of running against Illinois State Sen. Barack Obama, Keyes promised his answer by Sunday. Let's encourage the former ambassador not only to say "Yes!" but to boldly stand up for what's right and fight to a resounding victory this November! Encourage Keyes, a two-time presidential hopeful, by signing this petition urging him to answer Illinois' call and run...

Republican activists will be holding a rally Wednesday in Chicago to welcome Alan Keyes to Illinois. All supporters of Dr. Keyes are invited to attend. The rally is being held in connection with Dr. Keyes' invitation to run for the Senate against Democrat Barack Obama. Dr. Keyes is one of two finalists under consideration by the State GOP Central Committee to fill the nomination vacated by Jack Ryan. (See http://www.illinoisleader.com/news/newsview.asp?c=18231 ) WHEN: Wednesday, August 4, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. WHERE: Union League Club (outside), 65 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. Tell all your friends and relatives who might live...

The following email intercepted from the leftist camp was posted on the Illinois Locale board last night by RWR8189: BUSH IN CHICAGO Thursday, July 22 Glenview 2:30-5pm We'll be meeting at Navy Park, on Patriot Blvd, btwn W. Lake and Willow We need folks in Glenview on Thursday for a peaceful protest against President Bush's policies! He'll be speaking at a Police Training Ceremony and we need to let him know Chicagoland doesn't agree with Bush's policies. We'll need people in the demonstration area at 2:30 p.m. at Navy Park, which is located at the corner of Tower Drive and...

<p>WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rep. Jim McDermott, a Washington Democrat who criticized President Bush while visiting Baghdad, omitted the words "under God" as he led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance this week.</p> <p>McDermott, of Seattle, was one of seven lawmakers who voted against a House resolution last year condemning a federal appeals court ruling that reciting the pledge in public schools is unconstitutional because of its reference to God.</p>

The campaign for the U.S. Senate has been dominated by big-spenders, at least if you use the TV ads and the polls as a guide. For those who are mesmerized by fat campaign bank accounts, it should be remembered that just two years ago in a Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, little-known and lightly funded Jim Durkin defeated two opponents who vastly outspent him. Can that happen again? If it does, Republican Party voters will have cast aside the television blitz to find the one candidate who has a long and unmatched public record of independence and effectiveness. That...

Senator Chris Lauzen’s speech to the Illinois Senate on SB67 I’ve lived in Aurora, Illinois for my entire life. 35% of my neighbors are Hispanic and 25% are African-American. I respect and enjoy my neighbors! Legal immigration is good. Illegal immigration is not. Illegal immigration is neither compassionate nor moral for those who are exploited by trade in their misery, nor fair to current citizens and legal residents of this country. Until our federal government acknowledges and shoulders its responsibilities at our borders, the State of Illinois should not make matters worse. Legislation that gives illegal immigrants yet another incentive...

If Republican U.S. Senate candidate Chirinjeev Kathuria makes it to the March primary ballot, the one vote he may not be able to count on is his own. The 38-year-old Oak Brook business promoter isn't registered to vote. According to election officials in DuPage County, where he grew up and still lives with his parents, he never has been. ... snip ... Conservatives take notice Yet much of that seems to have escaped the notice of leading Republicans and many leading media outlets, who have uncritically embraced his tales of achievement and innovation. "He's someone whose being a candidate is...

CHIGAOLAND FREEPERS NEEDED!!TODAY -- MARCH 5 -- 4:30PM -- FEDERAL PLAZA The Chicago anti-war mob will be converging on Federal Plaza (Dearborn & Adams) at 4:30pm today to show their strength. We intend to be there to greet them. Let's plan on gathering down the block at the SW corner of Jackson & Dearborn between 4:15 and 4:30 and we'll proceed from there. I plan to be on station by 4:00 and will have spare sign making materials on hand.Come join with us!

Our country is at war, a time that demands our best and most experienced leaders. But instead of uniting behind its most qualified presidential candidate, the leaders of the Democratic Party have essentially put a knife in Al Gore's back. [... snip...] The Republicans won the last presidential election because they were ruthless about using any means necessary to deny Americans the right to vote. I'm from Mississippi, so I know how precious that right is. [...snip...] John Edwards is a ventriloquist's dummy for Bill Clinton; John Kerry is a Ken-doll with no experience outside the Senate; Dick Gephardt couldn't...

FreeRepublic Greater Chicagoland Chapter1st ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE PICNICSunday, September 8th,  3:00 pm - ???, Rain or Shine Summer is waning, the kids are headed back to school, vacation season is winding down, and we have an important election on the horizon. What better time to meet your fellow FReepers and consider joining the active ranks of the Greater Chicagoland Chapter. Please come join in the fun, food, fellowship, and be a part of planning our goals for conservative activism for the coming year. All Chicago-area FReepers are welcome, whether or not you have been affiliated with Chicagoland Chapter in the past....

Subject: NCCC Meeting May 1 The Northern Cook County Conservation Coalition (formerly the ISRA Northern Cook County Grassroots organization) will hold it's monthly meeting on May1, 2002. Our guest speaker will be Claudia Levin, who with her husband owns and manages Maxon's Shooting Sports in Des Plaines. Claudia gave an excellent presentation at the recent City Council meeting in Des Plaines, resulting in a 7 to 1 vote against a Daley-sponsored gun grab ordinance. Claudia will talk to us about the trials and tribulations of being a responsible gun shop owner in Cook County, talk about what goes into running...

For the GOP: Corinne Wood. Published March 3, 2002 Republicans have had a remarkable 25-year run in the governor's office. They've won with a flamboyant ex-prosecutor. They've won with a stoic who steered Illinois through hard times. They've won with a party war horse whose chief claim to the job was that he had waited his turn. They've won because those candidates had a few things in common. They were firmly in the mainstream of Illinois politics. They made a convincing case that they would promote a thriving Illinois economy without letting government get in the way of it. They ...

A PATRIOT’S PASSING He was born the youngest to immigrant parents at the onset of the Roaring ‘20s. In his teens he struggled through the depression years of the 30’s in a tough Ohio steel town. Playing hardnose high school football gave him the opportunity to attend a college he could never otherwise afford. The day after Pearl Harbor he left college to join the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he served as a 1st Lt. and B-24 bomber pilot on combat missions from bases in North Africa. Returning to the States in ’43, he married his high school sweetheart, ...