GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - March 8, 2008
GOPUSA Illinois Daily Clips for March 8, 2008 includes news and commentaries on the following topics: Oberweis & Foster Republican Party candidates, campaigns, and events Republican Party platform issues including limited government, abortion, homosexual activity, immigration, gambling, etc. Illinois, Cook County, DuPage County, and Chicago budget problems and more . . .GOPUSA ILLINOIS — BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Combine directives to the Illinois news media: 1. Promote Foster’s charges agai
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Quote of the day - Iowa Congressman Steve King
"The radical Islamists, the al-Qaida … would be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on Sept. 11 because they would declare victory in this war on terror." — Rep. Steve King R-Iowa 5th, basing his prediction of a possible Obama presidency on the Illinois senator’s pledge to pull troops out of Iraq, his Kenyan heritage and his middle name, Hussein.King, who is up for re-election in a conservative district, said in the next breath that his comments were not meant to demean
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Open Thread
Permalink :: 8 Comments Tags: Open Thread all tags IL-14: Election Today by Todd Beeton, Sat Mar 08, 2008 at 04:22:07 PM EST Turnout in the special election in IL-14, in which Democrat Bill Foster is fighting to serve out the term of former Speaker Dennis Hastert, was expected to be relatively light today: Like a typical election, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham said he does not expect more than 20 percent of registered to voters to come to the p
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Obama, Clinton wrangle for votes in Wyoming - MarketWatch
Meanwhile, voters in Illinois were also hitting the polls Saturday in a special election to fill the seat vacated by former House Speaker Dennis Hastert. …UPI NewsTrack TopNews United Press International
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Rookie congressman to fill Hastert seat
AP - Voters in former House Speaker Dennis Hastert’s district will choose a new congressman in a special election Saturday, but there’s one thing they won’t replace: his clout. Hastert funneled millions of dollars to the district during his 21 years in Washington, but his retirement means his seat will go to either Democrat Bill Foster or Republican Jim Oberweis ?? two wealthy businessmen with no seniority on Capitol Hill. "That’s something he Hastert had to earn. It will be a learning curve
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Another Scientist in Congress!
Physicist Bill Foster has been running against dairy magnate and perpetual candidate Jim Oberweis in a special election in Illinois to replace retiring Republican representative Dennis Hastert, former Speaker of the House. The election was today, and with 96% of precincts reporting, it??s been called for Foster, 52% to 48%. This is great news for scientists and for Democrats, and awesome news for those of us who are both. Oberweis??s signature issue is anti-immigrant xenophobia, and a Democratic
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‘REPUBLICAN’ Flashes on Diebold Screens in Illinois Special Election to Replace Hastert
Another Election Day, another Diebold election "failure" or two. And a few other quick Election Integrity items of note as I try to get outta here today to head to Arizona where I’ll be appearing next week at Q&A’s for a couple of Uncounted screenings. See the "Media Appearances" box on top-right for details, if you’re in Phoenix or Tuscon, or thereabouts!… In Illinois today, they are holding an election to replace Denny Hastert. On the Diebold touch-screen machines used by the hopelessl
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IL-14: Foster/Oberweis Thread
IL-14: Foster/Oberweis Thread by BooMan Sat Mar 8th, 2008 at 08:07:52 PM EST The polls have just closed in Illinois’ 14th District. There was a special election to fill the vacancy created when former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert abruptly retired last year. Bill Foster is the Democrat and he is good friends with Rep. Patrick Murphy PA-08, and will likely be a similar Democrat. Although he is likely to caucus with the Bush Blue Dogs, he is no BushDog. Some polls have shown Foster run
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GOP’s King: Obama win would cause jihadi joy
by Frank James Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican, has a vision of what the world will look like if Sen. Barack Obama wins the White House. There will be a lot of dancing and celebrating in the streets. But the streets he’s talking about aren’t in Illinois, South Carolina or California. No, the streets he’s talking about are on the other side of the globe. Check out these comments he made during an interview in at KICD radio in Spencer, Iowa as reported by the Spencer Daily Reporter. It wa
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Democrats Win Back Hastert’s Seat
Democrat Bill Foster has won the special election in IL-14, and by a stunning margin. This is a red district. Former Speaker of the House Denny Hastert represented this district since 1987, winning reelection by huge margins. This district includes the city of Dixon, which is the birthplace of Ronald Reagan. This is a district that President Bush won twice, and in 2004 he received 56% of the vote. The NRCC poured over 1 million here to hold onto this seat — nearly a third of its cash on
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Oberweis, Foster say turnout key in special election Saturday - Chicago Tribune
There are three open Republican seats in Illinois, and an Oberweis win Saturday presumably would allow the GOP to breathe a little easier about one of them …
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Dem. Wins Election to Fill Hastert Seat - Guardian
Foster&39s special election win means he will fill the remainder of Hastert&39s term until it ends next January. The 66-year-old Hastert, who lost his powerful …
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Voters head to polls in special election to replace Hastert - Chicago Sun-Times
Democrat Bill Foster and Republican Jim Oberweis are vying for the congressional seat in a special election. Polls close at 7 pm Jim Oberweis, …Your Spin Guide to the Illinois Special Election CQPolitics.com
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Physicist Bill Foster Wins IL-14 Congressional Race: Dennis Hastert’s seat is now Blue
Physicist Bill Foster Wins IL-14 Congressional Race: Dennis Hastert’s seat is now Blue The IL-14 Congressional District has been safe Republican for many, many years. Until recently it was the safe seat of none other than pedophile protector Dennis Hastert. Hastert finally resigned in disgrace, following in the footsteps of disgraced Republicans Tom DeLay and Mark Foley. Today, March 8th, was a special election to replace Hastert. This safe seat has just been won by DEMOCRAT Bill Foster. This
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GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - March 8, 2008
GOPUSA ILLINOIS — BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Combine directives to the Illinois news media: 1. Promote Foster’s charges against Oberweis. 2. Downplay, if not cover up, anything negative about Foster. - Dave Diersen www.gopillinois.com DIERSEN QUESTIONS: What percentage of 14th Congressional District voters learned from the Illinois news media about Foster’s charges against Oberweis? What percentage of 14th Congressional District voters learned from the Illinois news media that during divorce proceedin
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GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - March 8, 2008
GOPUSA Illinois Daily Clips for March 8, 2008 includes news and commentaries on the following topics: Oberweis & Foster Republican Party candidates, campaigns, and events Republican Party platform issues including limited government, abortion, homosexual activity, immigration, gambling, etc. Illinois, Cook County, DuPage County, and Chicago budget problems and more . . .GOPUSA ILLINOIS — BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Combine directives to the Illinois news media: 1. Promote Foster’s charges agai
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Illinois District Votes For Hastert&39s Successor - Washington Post
But the Saturday special election, unusual by Illinois standards, makes voter engagement and enthusiasm all the more critical and Foster could well reap the …
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National & New Jersey political news, local talk & election results - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Hastert&39s is one of three open seats in Illinois this year because of GOP retirements. Reps. Jerry Weller, who represents a district from the suburban …
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IL-14: Election Today
Turnout in the special election in IL-14, in which Democrat Bill Foster is fighting to serve out the term of former Speaker Dennis Hastert, was expected to be relatively light today: Like a typical election, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham said he does not expect more than 20 percent of registered to voters to come to the polls. About 40 percent turned out for last month’s primary. Officials say that means they expect far fewer than the 197,000 voters wh
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Quote of the day - Iowa Congressman Steve King
???The radical Islamists, the al-Qaida ?? would be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on Sept. 11 because they would declare victory in this war on terror.??? ?? Rep. Steve King R-Iowa 5th, basing his prediction of a possible Obama presidency on the Illinois senator??s pledge to pull troops out of Iraq, his Kenyan heritage and his middle name, Hussein. King, who is up for re-election in a conservative district, said in the next breath that his comments were not meant to demea
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Final day FOR 14th - Aurora Beacon News
Not so in the 14th Congressional District, where the final day before the special election saw a lawsuit filed, a complaint lodged with the Federal Election …New: Oberweis Dairy sues DCCC over campaign ad The Courier News
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"&39REPUBLICAN&39 Flashes on Diebold Screens in Illinois Special … - Brad Blog
In Illinois today, they are holding an election to replace Denny Hastert. On the Diebold touch-screen machines used by the hopelessly partisan Republican …
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Looking ahead: Wyoming caucuses & a special election in Illinois ???
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Dem. Wins Election to Fill Hastert Seat - Town Hall
By DEANNA BELLANDI Democrat Bill Foster has snatched former House Speaker Dennis Hastert&39s congressional seat in a closely watched special election that …
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How Bad Off Is The GOP This Year? We will Learn A Lot Today
There is special election today in Illinois to replace Denny Hastert, former GOP Speaker of the House. The election will be a signal as to how the GOP is doing this year, and so far it has looked bleak as a very conservative district has turned very competitive: Democrat Bill Foster and Republican Jim Oberweis are virtually deadlocked in what should be a solidly Republican district in the northern Illinois exurbs, according to polls and political observers. In the past few days, two independ
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Open Science Thread
Today in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District: The Physicist vs the ice cream man. One Day Only! The Bill Foster campaign will try and pull off the first democratic upset of the regular election season in a district so solidly Republican it should be highlighted in scarlet ink. Obama and 28 Nobel prize winners have endorsed Foster. Hastert and Republican Presidential nominee John McCain have endorsed Oberweis. If you know someone in this district, call them and ask them to be sure and v
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Illinois election could be test case - Politico
Photo: AP Both House congressional campaign committees will be closely watching the results from Saturday??s special election in former Speaker Dennis …
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Rep. King Share and save this post: Got a tip for a post?: Email us Anonymous form Get PEEK in your mailbox! GOP Rep Shamelessly Attempts to Link Obama with Al Qaeda Posted by Pam Spaulding, Pam’s House Blend on March 8, 2008 at 4:38 PM. "The radical Islamists, the al-Qaida … would be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on Sept. 11 because they would declare victory in this war on terror." — Rep. Steve King R-Iowa 5th, basing h
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Democrat wins special election in Illinois
The Democratic candidate appears to have prevailed in the special election for Denny Hastert??s old seat ?? we told you about this special election earlier today.?? The district has a +5 Republican Cook PVI, so this is a sizable upset.? This does not bode well for Republicans Congressional candidates in western New York. Share This
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Rookie Congressman to Fill Hastert Seat
Illinois Congressional District Gets Ready for Rookie in Special Election to Replace Hastert
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