July 17 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— After controversy, Joe Walsh expands his radio platform – Robert Feder
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20160717/282187945363112
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “For Donald Trump to become president, the difficult road begins at the Republican convention.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-trump-victory-20160717-snap-story.html
— Security evident as Cleveland gets ready for Republican National Convention
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-cleveland-prepares-gop-convention-20160716-story.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: It’s midsummer, interns, Time for self-appraisal – Rex Huppke  (DIERSEN: Were you an intern?  I was not.  I worked full-time for the Park Forest Post Office during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/ijustworkhere/ct-huppke-work-advice-summer-internships-0717-biz-20160715-column.html
— Some financial firms tackle diversity gap head-on, say they can’t afford not to – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: In 1971, Oldsmobile tackled its diversity gap head-on.  In 1971, I accepted a job offer from Oldsmobile. But then, Oldsmobile withdrew its offer saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-diversity-financial-services-0717-biz-20160714-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Natasha Granholm was a student at Robert Morris College when she got an unlikely foot in the door at PricewaterhouseCoopers.  The accounting giant, which didn’t typically recruit at Robert Morris, had asked the school for help finding candidates to fill copy room positions, and Granholm, a top accounting student, was encouraged to apply. She told the interviewer she’d prefer a job that used her accounting skills. Her moxie paid off. When she returned home to Aurora that evening, she found a package, delivered by a courier, with an offer for a full-time client internship at PwC.)
— Trump: ‘Pence was my first choice’ – Melanie Mason  (DIERSEN: I was not GAO’s first choice, IRS’s first choice, or the Post Office’s first choice.  GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-pence-pick-1468682226-htmlstory.html
— Black Republican Sen. Tim Scott tackles police ‘trust gap’ – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-tim-scott-police-race-page-perspec-0717-jm-20160715-column.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTOS OF ANTHONY ANDERSON, BOB BEDNAR, MARK FRATELLA, AND TIM SCHEIDER: ANTI-TRUMP HARDCOPY HEADLINE: Hardly a united front  State delegates head to Cleveland divided on Trump as nominee  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, if you got elected or appointed to a government office or a political office as a Republican, and you are not going to help elect Trump/Pence, you should immediately resign.  Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Trump and Pence have stated that they can and that they will defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160717/news/160719218/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some Illinois Trump delegates, for example, don’t think the state party is doing enough to help and promote the nominee. Ideological divisions showed themselves at the state convention in Peoria earlier this year, when an attempt to change the party’s platform regarding same-sex marriage was soundly defeated. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider of Bartlett says he’s working to promote unity. The public rebukes of Trump by, in particular, former state party chairman Pat Brady of St. Charles have irked delegates like Bednar who think Brady has been working against the will of Republican primary voters. Since before the primary, Schneider has said the party would back Trump if he won Illinois. Now, as the GOP’s premier event is about to begin, Schneider says he hopes some of the Trump delegates who are first-timers to a convention and politics will help bolster a state party that gained serious momentum last election with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s victory. “We can add them to our ranks,” he said. Schneider wants the convention to be a “launchpad” toward a big effort to re-elect Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk of Highland Park and gain seats in the Illinois General Assembly in a state that has trended toward Democrats in presidential years. . .Trump’s delegates are largely unknown to most Illinois voters and the convention could give them a stage and a voice, if they want it. Not all are going, though. One of the most vocal Trump delegates in a group that hasn’t talked much to reporters is Anthony Anderson, who won a spot from the west and south suburban 11th Congressional District. He said late last week he’s decided not to go, upset by what he perceives to be a lack of focus on Trump by party stalwarts in Illinois. “They’re doing everything they can to basically undermine the whole process,” Anderson said. Like Bednar, Anderson’s ire largely focused on Brady, a Kasich delegate involved in the ultimately doomed effort to try to remove Trump at the convention.)
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTO OF RIOPELL: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow: “Illinois out of the limelight for GOP convention speakers.”  Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160717/news/160719219/
— DuPage forest commissioners act like slumlords – Ken Kosirog, Glen Ellyn
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160717/discuss/160719420/

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Local GOP delegates say Trump is in, protesters could be trouble – BOB OKON  (DIERSEN: As everyone knows, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with Jack McInerney.  McInerney and his supporters have an extremely low opinion of me.  They blame me for the problems that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois had and they are overjoyed a) that I am no longer the TAPROOT chairman and b) that TAPROOT is dead.)
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/07/15/local-gop-delegates-say-trump-is-in-protesters-could-be-trouble/ad4rqwi/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “I think the support for Trump is growing,” said Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar, an at-large delegate who supports Trump. The convention runs Monday through Thursday in Cleveland. Claar said he can’t imagine any other candidate getting the unanimous support that would be needed to replace Trump after his wins in the primary elections. “I think Trump’s going to get in on the first ballot,” Claar said. “I hope it’s exciting, but I don’t want to see a floor fight.” Jack McInerney, a Trump delegate from Will County, said he expects to see more trouble outside the convention hall than inside. Noting news reports that the New Black Panther Party plans to conduct armed protests in Cleveland, McInerney said, “As long as I make it into the convention alive, I should be OK.” McInerney also said he believes Republican support for Trump is surging. “There will be a few outliers screaming from the sidelines,” he said. “But I think 95 percent of the party will come out of that convention united, and that will grow.”)

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Some GOP state lawmakers skipping convention – Dan Petrella  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps glorify and praise those who do not attend the convention: Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/national/government-and-politics/elections/some-gop-state-lawmakers-skipping-convention/article_beceb048-4e98-50ca-88a1-5d5c2fa35b5a.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Lowdown on campaign funds for local races – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-07-17/tom-kacich-lowdown-campaign-funds-local-races.html
— State must expand economy – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Democrats run Illinois. Democrats focus on driving individuals, organizations, and companies out of Illinois that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-07-17/state-must-expand-economy.html

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Republicans vary on convention trip – DAN PETRELLA
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/elections/republicans-vary-on-convention-trip/article_8805d87d-2a0d-54b7-8ccf-762975fcd7ab.html
— Panel needs to ace this school test – Editorial
http://herald-review.com/news/opinion/our-views-panel-needs-to-ace-this-school-test/article_74c4ecc6-557d-5cb5-9688-4302a906fb6b.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Trump campaign names staffers to help Pence – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160716/latest-trump-campaign-names-staffers-to-help-pence
— It’s a little premature to dismiss tax hikes as unacceptable – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160716/statehouse-insider-its-little-premature-to-dismiss-tax-hikes-as-unacceptable

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Rauner: America ‘at war with Islamic terrorists’ – Dan Petrella
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/rauner-america-at-war-with-islamic-terrorists/article_e4c5dd46-1fa3-57d0-9648-b69469984e0f.html

 

MORRIS HERALD NEWS
— Local GOP delegates say Trump is in, protesters could be trouble – BOB OKON
http://www.morrisherald-news.com/2016/07/15/local-gop-delegates-say-trump-is-in-protesters-could-be-trouble/ad4rqwi/

 

DES MOINES REGISTER
— Ginsburg steps in it over Trump comments – Editorial  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. They blame me for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.  They know full-well that if they slander me, I will sue them.  Because of that, they have their operatives and their dupes slander me.  Their operatives and their dupes have permission, if not encouragement, to slander me in the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall.)
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2016/07/17/thistle-ginsburg-steps-over-trump-comments/87134702/

 

JOURNAL TIMES
— Racine County delegates prepared to back Trump – MARK SCHAAF
http://journaltimes.com/news/local/racine-county-delegates-prepared-to-back-trump/article_31758a52-f535-5d43-a852-8e98f4d5ddb1.html

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— At first official event, Pence, Trump set sights on Clinton, vow to restore prosperity, safety to America  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who are filled with hatred of Republicans, but who hypocritically move to and/or stay in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, and DuPage County to take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republicans have created there?)
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/07/16/trump-says-pence-will-help-return-us-to-safe-and-prosperous-society-in-first-official-appearance-as-running-mates.html

 

BREITBART
— Reeling from Falling Polls, Paul Ryan Floods District with Mailers on Border Security After Funding Every Obama Open Borders Initiative – JULIA HAHN1
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/07/16/ryan_floods_district_with_deceptive_anti-amnesty_mailer/

 

THE HILL
— Dozens of GOP lawmakers staying away from Trump’s convention – Cristina Marcos  (DIERSEN: The following love GOP lawmakers who stay away from Trump’s convention: those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://thehill.com/house/287830-anywhere-but-cleveland
— Anti-Trump delegates plot convention havoc – Evelyn Rupert  (DIERSEN: What havoc do the anti-Trumps plan in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois?)
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/288046-anti-trump-delegates-plot-convention-havoc-report
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps predict ‘riotous conditions’ at convention.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/288042-former-gop-senator-predicts-riotous-conditions-at-convention

 

POLITICO
— Trump panic drives progressives toward Clinton  At Netroots Nation, there was little love for Hillary but plenty of concern about the need to defeat the presumptive GOP nominee. – Benjamin Oreskes
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/trump-panic-drives-progressives-toward-clinton-225667
— The Executive Mr. Trump  The surprising truth about Trump as a boss—from the people he’s hired, fired and micromanaged. – Michael Kruse
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/07/2016-donald-trump-boss-employer-company-hired-fired-employees-workers-management-business-214020
— Donald Trump’s One Unbreakable Policy: Skip the Details  In a head-to-head matchup with the ultimate wonk, Trump is betting voters will prefer his bravado to Clinton’s position papers. – Michael Grunwald
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/07/donald-trump-policy-2016-hillary-clinton-214058

 

NBC NEWS
— Clinton Beats Trump Among Latinos 76 Percent to 14 Percent – CARRIE DANN  (DIERSEN: What percent of Latinos who support Clinton are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/clinton-beats-trump-among-latinos-76-percent-14-percent-n611121
— Poll: Clinton Keeps 5-Point Lead Over Trump Heading Into Conventions – MARK MURRAY
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/2016-conventions/poll-clinton-keeps-5-point-lead-over-trump-heading-conventions-n610966

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Three Police Officers Killed and Several Wounded in Baton Rouge Shooting – MIKE McPHATE
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/18/us/baton-rouge-police-respond-to-reports-of-officer-shooting.html
— FRONT PAGE: How Mike Pence Became a Conservative Hero: Unwavering Opposition to Abortion – MONICA DAVEY and MICHAEL BARBARO
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/us/politics/mike-pence-conservative-abortion.html
— We’re Helping Deport Kids to Die – Nicholas Kristof  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs encourage foreign countries to bring kids to America illegally.  Democrats and RINOs encourage kids to come to America illegally.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/opinion/sunday/were-helping-deport-kids-to-die.html
— Don’t Vote for Me, I’m Not Worthy  That’s what George Washington said. Imagine a modern presidential candidate saying that. – JULIE MILLER
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/opinion/sunday/dont-vote-for-me-im-not-worthy.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote Sariah law are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-female, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/opinion/sunday/a-lesson-for-newt-gingrich-what-shariah-is-and-isnt.html
— Professors, Stop Opining About Trump – STANLEY FISH
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/opinion/sunday/professors-stop-opining-about-trump.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: The Slave Trader’s Portrait – SUSAN FALES-HILL  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, a) the more that you have benefited from their discrimination against minorities and against women and b) the more that you should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.  All my ancestors immigrated to American during the 1840s and 1850s.  In my defense, all my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois, my father was the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma, and my mother never attended high school.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/opinion/sunday/i-named-my-mixed-race-daughter-for-a-slave-trading-town.html
— Attack in France Fuels Anti-Immigrant Parties on Europe’s Right – ALISON SMALE and STEPHEN CASTLE
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/world/europe/attack-in-france-fuels-anti-immigrant-parties-on-europes-right.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps see “Ominous Signs as Republicans Gather to Chart Their Future.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/18/us/politics/ominous-signs-as-republicans-gather-to-chart-their-future.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Mike Pence integrates longtime advisers with Trump campaign – Philip Rucker and Matea Gold
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/07/16/mike-pence-integrates-longtime-advisers-with-trump-campaign/
— Anti-Trump delegates consider several attempts to upend convention – Ed O’Keefe
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/07/16/anti-trump-delegates-mulling-several-attempts-to-upend-convention/
— Outsiders in politics: not the greatest success rate – Gillian Brockell (DIERSEN: If you are not a political insider, do you want to be one?  Are you willing to pay the price?  I am not.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/outsiders-in-politics-not-the-greatest-success-rate/2016/07/14/521d4dd6-4535-11e6-88d0-6adee48be8bc_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— In a time of tumult, Trump and Clinton compete to be seen as the better leader – Cathleen Decker
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-nominating-conventions-terrorism-20160716-snap-story.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Vandal throws rock through pro-Trump family’s window – Melkorka Licea  (DIERSEN: What hate crimes do the anti-Trumps plan to commit in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
http://nypost.com/2016/07/17/vandal-throws-rock-through-pro-trump-familys-window/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A vandal launched a 6-inch rock through a Brooklyn family’s front door for posting pro-Trump signs in the window, the family says. “The glass was piled up so high that when I tried to open the door it wouldn’t budge,” Joshua Ramos, 45, of the June 25 attack at his Gowanus home. A Trump sign he had taped behind the unlocked glass door was on the ground, ripped in half. The door will cost $2,400 to replace, he said. “I feel violated and like I don’t live in a free country anymore,” the father of two told The Post. He said he called police. “I said I wanted to report a hate crime, but they told me, ‘It’s not a hate crime. It’s vandalism,'” he recalled. But the Republican is sure it had to do with his support for Trump. “I feel like some guy in the neighborhood got drunk, got upset and just did it,” he said. Ramos, who has two other Trump signs in his living-room windows, said he now feels unwelcome in his mostly liberal ‘hood. “I keep to myself and don’t talk to anyone around here,” he said. “I can’t say ‘Merry Christmas,’ and my kids can’t say the Pledge of Allegiance. The political correctness is just too much. I don’t feel safe anymore, certainly not after this.”)

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump taps populist fervor to secure GOP presidential nomination over traditional Republicans: ‘The people have spoken — the bastards’ – Cameron Joseph  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about “Republican” activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who despise if not hate conservatives like me, that is, who despise if not hate the base of the Republican Party. They talk and act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs. They focus on destroying the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, the Illinois Republican Party, and the Republican Party.)
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election/trump-taps-populist-fervor-secure-gop-presidential-nomination-article-1.2714192

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “GOP figures who rallied around Trump will face a harsh reckoning.”
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/trump-722642-party-clinton.html

 

SEATTLE TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “GOP fights over party message ahead of Cleveland convention.”
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/gop-fights-over-party-message-ahead-of-cleveland-convention/

 

LOCKPORT UNION SUN
— As Trump won, media coverage turned sharply negative – Byron York
http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/as-trump-won-media-coverage-turned-sharply-negative/article_73105082-d966-5639-a5e2-bf53e39d3b25.html

 

FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
— Diversity training called ineffective  Hiring of some groups actually declines, says study of 830 US firms – JENA MCGREGOR  (DIERSEN: How many diversity training classes have you attended?  I attended many such classes because while I worked for IRS 1971-1980 and for GAO 1980-1997, the Democrats who ran those agencies required all their employees to attend.  According to diversity training, the more of the following that are true about you, the more racist that you are: Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, German or British national origin, male, older, rich, gun owner, and/or your ancestors have been in America for a long time.  Of course, needless-to-say, those who promote diversity training, that is, those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-German and British national origin, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors, want to get rid of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, German or British national origin, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or your those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.journalgazette.net/business/Diversity-training-called-ineffective-13907782
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Companies have tried everything to boost the stubbornly anemic numbers of women and minorities in management roles or in certain industries, such as tech or finance. They’re making candidates’ resumes blind to race and gender. Setting up partnerships with historically black colleges. Releasing demographic data in an exercise of public accountability – and humility. But perhaps the most common and seemingly elementary tactic – compulsory diversity training aimed at helping people’s biases or preventing discriminatory behavior – appears to actually do more harm than good. In the cover story of the latest issue of the Harvard Business Review, sociologists from Harvard and Tel Aviv universities explore the counterintuitive idea that some of the most common tools for improving diversity – one of which is mandatory training – are not just ineffective. They could be detrimental to improving the number of women and minorities in the managerial ranks. Making people attend diversity training may seem to make sense, said one of the study’s co-authors, Alexandra Kalev, in an interview: “But it doesn’t work. For decades, diversity management programs flourished with no evidence whatsoever about their effects and their success.” The article is based on a series of research papers by Kalev and Harvard’s Frank Dobbin that studied nearly 830 U.S. companies. It describes how, five years after implementing compulsory diversity training for managers, companies actually saw declines in the numbers of some demographic groups – African-American women and Asian-American men and women – and no improvement among white women and other minorities. “If someone is supposed to sit there, psychologically they will be grumpy,” she said. “They will not want to engage. This is what we do as human beings – we resist control.” The authors point to a range of past social science studies that have shown that efforts to reduce prejudice can backfire. The pair also say that when diversity training is just focused on a certain group – like managers or one where there’s been a bias problem – it can also have worse results. “When diversity training focuses only on managers it has this legalistic undertone,” Kalev said. “You are the decision makers, therefore you have to go through driving school.” The researchers also found that other tactics often aimed at helping with diversity, such as skill tests to help prevent bias in the hiring process or grievance systems where employees can log complaints, also led to declines in the number of women and minorities in the companies’ workforces over time. Managers don’t like being told whom they want to hire, so they often distribute tests selectively, while grievance systems can make managers feel threatened and retaliate, Kalev said. “We understand why they need to be there,” Kalev said of such tools. “But we think companies need to be way more reflective about what these (practices) do for their workforce.” The researchers used a statistical analysis to examine the effect that a range of diversity efforts had on each company’s makeup over time, examining both detailed surveys and data on the demographics of their workforce. By isolating factors such as broader industry diversity figures, organizational culture, or the presence of a union or an affirmative action plan, they believe their research shows that some diversity tools actually hurt or help the number of women and minorities in the ranks, rather than merely being linked with each other. Of course, diversity training programs can vary widely – from being forced to watch outdated 1980s VHS tapes about sexual harassment to attending sophisticated new “unconscious bias” training programs. And Kalev said their research has shown that training programs that focus on multiculturalism and the business case for diversity – rather than the legalistic reasons behind why it’s being offered – have a less negative effect. Still, she says, “even the most fascinating diversity training will be way more efficient if the crowd is sitting there voluntarily.”)

 

ATLANTIC
— The Republicans Who Are Staying Home From Trump’s Convention  Excuses include “I’ve got to mow my lawn” and “I’ve got to really do my hair that week.” – MICHELLE COTTLE (DIERSEN: If you are a Republican, not an anti-Trump, and you are not attending the convention, what are your excuses?  My excuses include a) time: my self-commitment to spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and b) cost: increasingly, because of my federal Democrat superiors’ success in wasting my career and forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, my Civil Service Retirement System pension is dramatically reduced, and therefore, my wife and I are increasingly using our non-retirement savings to pay our bills.  My critics/opponents side with my Democrat superiors in the federal government.)
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/07/republicans-skipping-republican-convention/489743/

 

DAILY MAIL
— ‘We’re different people. I understand that:’ Donald Trump says he hasn’t asked Mike Pence to say ‘Crooked Hillary’ during the duo’s awkward first television interview – LIAM QUINN
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3694036/Donald-Trump-says-hasn-t-asked-Mike-Pence-negative.html

July 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DONALD TRUMP FORMALLY INTRODUCES INDIANA GOV. MIKE PENCE AS VP PICK – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/trump-introduces-pence-as-vp-pick/1429640/
— VOTING TECHNOLOGY CHANGING ELECTIONS
http://abc7chicago.com/technology/voting-technology-changing-elections/1428545/
— GRAPPLING HOOKS, TENNIS BALLS AMONG BANNED ITEMS AT REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/grappling-hooks-tennis-balls-among-banned-items-at-republican-national-convention/1427431/

 

NBC5
— Preparing for the Conventions – Mary Ann Ahern and Carol Marin
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/WEB-430P-SOT-DEEP-DISH_Chicago-387028311.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Are Trump’s misfires intentional? – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sneed-are-trumps-misfires-intentional/
— Chicago’s segregated police stations – Tim Novak
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/chicagos-segregated-police-stations-watchdogs-laquan-mcdonald/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘Happy warrior’ Pence’s Trump team-up brings out hopes, fears in home state
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-indiana-gov-mike-pence-trump-vice-president-met-20160715-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: More than 6 in 10 adults say race relations in U.S. are generally bad – Krissah Thompson – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-us-race-relations-poll-20160716-story.html
— More than 100 protest in Chicago against police brutality – Tony Briscoe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-police-protests-0716-20160715-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Pence has long conservative record on immigration – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160716/news/307169989/
— Political outsider Trump introducing insider Mike Pence – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160716/news/307169991/
— 8 years after hope and change, voters are angry, anxious – AP (DIERSEN: Those who have been Obama’s strongest supporters are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160716/news/307169940/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “On Capitol Hill dysfunction reigns, GOP leaders fall short/”
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160716/news/307169986/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumpa and anti-Republicans say “The challenge of the GOP convention: prove Trump can lead.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160716/discuss/160719253/
— More consolidation?: As with any idea about government, the Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 referendum to eliminate a township trustee position bears close study. But the value of the job, which appears to duplicate accounting work already done by the district, does seem suspect. Mount Prospect District 57 may add the ballot question, too. – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160716/discuss/160719254/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How Rauner can show up Edgar: Change school funding – RICH MILLER  (DIERSEN: Democrats always want Republicans to pay more taxes.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160716/ISSUE11/307169994/how-rauner-can-show-up-edgar-change-school-funding
— Sen. Daniel Biss’ turnaround agenda – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: Democrats always want Republicans to pay more taxes.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160716/ISSUE05/307169996/this-democrats-turnaround-agenda

 

BELVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Region’s GOP delegates head to convention with uncertainty, enthusiasm and hope for unity – BRIAN BRUEGGEMANN
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article90079267.html

 

WSIL TV
— Low-key Trump intro for ‘my partner,’ running mate Pence – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32459617/political-outsider-trump-introducing-insider-mike-pence
— Analysis: What does the VP rollout tell us about Trump? – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32461155/analysis-what-does-the-vp-rollout-tell-us-about-trump

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— TRAGIC: Number of medical marijuana patients doubles
http://ilnews.org/8762/number-of-medical-marijuana-patients-doubles/

 

STATELINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps and anti-Pences say “Trump-Pence: The unlikely duo.”
http://www.mystateline.com/news/trumppence-the-unlikely-duo

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— OUTSTANDING: Political novice from Buckingham helps push Trump to top
http://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/editorials/political-novice-from-buckingham-helps-push-trump-to-top/article_0d81b97c-93f4-5c30-b0e4-e9c61a19e8f1.html

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage County – Political dynasty crumbling? – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/dupage-county-political-dynasty-crumbling/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “They are a large, Irish-Catholic political family known for pooling their talents to win campaigns they’re not expected to,” says the Chicago Tribune referring to the Cronin family in this article. As far as talent in winning campaigns, one could argue that ability may be crumbling as the last two county board seats Chairman Cronin was banking to win were lost by a substantial margin in most people’s eyes.  We also suspect any potential future victories for himself may fall short based on the treasure trove of information now available at the people’s fingertips. The Tribune article claims the Cronin family is used to being compared to the Kennedy’s. Comparing Dan Cronin to Kennedy does have some validity. I think most would agree the common link is playing the taxpayer for the fool and capitalizing on the people’s laziness when it comes to holding them accountable. In order to hold public officials accountable, you must first know the truth.  You start by putting all the pieces of a puzzle together to better see the real picture. The challenge in putting together political puzzles is being able to actually find all the puzzle pieces as they have become masters at hiding them. We have spent over two years exposing malfeasance at the College of DuPage and have done our best to follow up on every tip we received. One of the interesting tips we received dealt with Dan Cronin, current DuPage County Board Chairman.  The tip was that COD hired him to do workers compensation claims on behalf of the college. We first covered this matter in this article, which confirmed he was in fact doing legal work on behalf of the college, but we still had some loose ends. I think we now have those last puzzle pieces to see the real picture and better understand how things operate in DuPage County. As earlier reported, we did seek a comment from Chairman Cronin regarding his representation of the college on workman’s compensation claims which can be viewed in this article. Please note he never truly answered our question but did confirm, his “law firm has represented the consortium since 2008.” The response, knowing what we know now, was nothing short of political duck and cover. Cronin’s response no longer passes the smell test.  The  COD Board of Trustees recently voted to release a large volume of closed session minutes.  Currently available are minutes between February of 2000 and August of 2009. That is a lot of reading to do and so far, it’s clear those running COD had no problem violating the Open Meetings Act and taking action in closed session on a litany of matters. I digress.  What does all this have to do with Dan Cronin?)
— College of DuPage – Breuder’s Human Rights Complaint Dismissed – Part II – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/college-of-dupage-breuders-human-rights-complaint-dismissed-part-ii/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— IRS: ILLINOIS IS LOSING MILLENNIALS  An increasing number of younger adults are making up the exodus of taxpayers from the state. – Michael Lucci
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/irs-illinois-is-losing-millennials/

 

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Is Last Chance to Save America – TOM TANCREDO
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/07/16/donald-trump-last-chance-save-america/
— Assad: U.S. Is Not ‘Serious’ About Fighting Islamic State – JOHN HAYWARD
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/07/15/assad-says-u-s-presidential-candidates-lack-foreign-policy-experience/

 

THE HILL
— Cruz steps into spotlight for Trump – Jordain Carney
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/287785-cruz-steps-into-spotlight-for-trump
— Priebus says gay convention speaker is ‘welcome in our party’ – Harper Neidig  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. that promote LGBTQ activity focus on destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. that do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/288035-priebus-says-gay-convention-speaker-is-welcome-in-our

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Donald Trump Makes Mike Pence Introduction All About Donald Trump  It took him nearly half an hour to even bring Pence onstage. – Sam Levine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-mike-pence_us_578a57dae4b03fc3ee511d90

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Clinton Portrays Trump as a “Poor Role Model for Children.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/us/politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-children-ad.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Forces G.O.P. to Choose Between Insularity and Outreach.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/us/politics/donald-trump-republican-convention.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— More than 6 in 10 adults say U.S. race relations are generally bad, poll indicates – Krissah Thompson and Scott Clement  (DIERSEN: Those who have been Obama’s strongest supporters are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/more-than-6-in-10-adults-say-us-race-relations-are-generally-bad-poll-indicates/2016/07/16/66548936-4aa8-11e6-90a8-fb84201e0645_story.html

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— GOP insiders cheer Pence, though some Trump skeptics dismissive – DAVID M. DRUCKER
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gop-insiders-cheer-pence-though-some-trump-skeptics-dismissive/article/2596700

 

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Lures New Big-Money Donors as Old Guard Retreats  Of the contributions disclosed so far, the biggest Trump supporter in the country is Geoffrey Palmer, a real-estate developer in Beverly Hills. – Zachary Mider
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-16/trump-lures-new-big-money-donors-as-old-guard-retreats

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Are Federal Pay and Benefits Too Generous? – Kellie Lunney (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass a background investigation, e) because they cannot pass a physical examination, f) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or g) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2016/07/are-federal-pay-and-benefits-too-generous/129943/

 

FED SMITH
— Worst Case Scenario: Proposed Cuts to Federal Pay and Benefits – Ralph Smith (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass a background investigation, e) because they cannot pass a physical examination, f) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or g) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/07/16/worst-case-scenario-proposed-cuts-to-federal-pay-and-benefits/

 

HARRIS POLL
— Latest Happiness Index Reveals American Happiness at All-Time Low  (DIERSEN: Who wants you to be unhappy?  The following want me to be unhappy: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.theharrispoll.com/health-and-life/American-Happiness-at-All-Time-Low.html

July 16 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Constructively, this is an anti-Trump press release issued jointly by the Naperville Township Democrat Party, the DuPage County Democrat Party, the Illinois Democrat Party, and the Democrat Party.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-republican-convention-st-0717-20160716-story.html
(FROM THE CONSTRUCTIVE PRESS RELEASE: Republicans from Naperville will be focusing on local elections rather than participating in their party’s national convention in Cleveland this week. None of the elected delegates for presumptive presidential candidate Donald Trump hail from Naperville nor do any of Illinois’ at-large delegates. And Trump is not high on many Republicans’ list for a leader. Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico, a Republican who welcomed Gov. Bruce Rauner to Exchange Club of Naperville’s Ribfest earlier this month, said he will not vote for Trump. “I am not a Trump supporter. I don’t know what I’m going to do. I just can’t vote for him,” Chirico said. “I think he’s too divisive. He’s not, in my view, the kind of leader I want for this country. I want someone to bring our country together.” With the ongoing racial tension in the U.S., as well as pressure against LGBT groups and other minorities, Chirico said Trump is not the man to lead. “Some of that (divisiveness), in part, is created by strong rhetoric,” Chirico said. “Having someone who is calmer can help diffuse those things.” Rather than attend the convention, many of the Republican Party faithful plan to shore up the ranks back home. Naperville Township Republican Chairman Carl Schultz said he “mostly is concentrating local races” through grassroots efforts. A few committeeman vacancies still need to be filled in the upcoming weeks so Republicans can begin work campaigning after the convention. “I think it’s important. There is an expectation that thousands of more people will be voting in November,” Schultz said. “We had a pretty good turnout in the primaries.” He said reaching voters with one-on-one contact works far better than mailings, which can’t answer voter questions. “I certainly think people look at (fliers)… some read through it or save it for later, and some recycle it so it has no chance to be read,” he said. Schultz said the goal is to get voters to consider all the races on the ballot, not just the one for president. “Most people are going to vote on the top. We are hoping they might go all the way down the ballot,” he said. Another fear is that a dislike of both candidates might keep voters away. Naperville Township Supervisor Rachel Ossyra said it is important that voters not stay home for November’s election, even if they don’t agree with the candidates at the top of the ticket. Votes still need to be cast in local races. “Skip it and move on to the next one,” Ossyra said. “There are 20 other elections on the ballot that are important.” “Your local quality of life is on the ballot,” she said. Ossyra, who was on the primary ballot as a delegate for Republican candidate Marco Rubio, said she is not supporting Trump for president. “I’m not going to be out campaigning for him, no,” Ossyra said. “It doesn’t fit my core values on many levels, in terms of diversity and policy toward people.” DuPage County Republican Chairman Brian Krajewski said don’t expect the presidential candidates to view Illinois as much of a battle ground compared to nearby states such as Iowa and Ohio. On the other hand, he anticipates both parties will throw a great deal of money at the U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Mark Kirk and Democratic rival Tammy Duckworth. “That will be an important race in Illinois. It has ramifications on who has control of the (U.S.) Senate,” Krajewski said. As far as the top of the ticket, “I am definitely supporting our presidential candidate,” he said. Krajewski, who likely won’t attend the convention because of prior commitments, said Trump is getting a support from an unlikely group — union workers, who traditionally vote Democratic. He said they philosophically side with Trump on the need for tighter U.S. security and they believe his business background will be better at turning the economy around. “For blue collar workers, he’s the candidate,” Krajewski said. He said also stressed the importance of grassroots efforts, especially reaching the voters who have no party affiliation. “People in the middle are who decides the races. It’s the independents,” he said. The independent voters, he said, helped Barack Obama to carry DuPage County in the last two elections. “Democrats won the national level, Republicans on the local level,” he said. Krajewski said also it shows voters are happy with Republicans at the local level. “And that has much more impact on your everyday life,” he said.)
— Unorthodox Illinois Republican delegation heads to Trump convention without Rauner, Kirk – Rick Pearson and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-republican-convention-cleveland-met-0717-20160716-story.html
— Trump, Pence don’t agree on key social, economic policies – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–campaign-2016-trump-vs-pence-20160715-story.html
— Political outsider Trump introducing insider Mike Pence – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–campaign-2016-20160716-story.html
— How Democratic operatives exploit Trump’s defects in other Illinois races – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-trump-illinois-republicans-kirk-duckworth-edit-0717-md-20160715-story.html
— Delay in Thompson Center battle could save it from becoming teardown – Blair Kamin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-thompson-center-kamin-met-0717-20160715-column.html
— Islamic State group claims Nice attacker as a ‘soldier’ – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-eu–france-truck-attack-20160716-story.html
— The story behind Naperville man’s viral Facebook post – Mary Schmich
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/schmich/ct-naperville-brian-crooks-mary-schmich-0717-20160715-column.html
— FROM THE ARTICLE: Restaurant loses video gambling privilege  The village has refunded video gaming machine vendor LZ Entertainment LLC $4,500 in video gaming fees the company paid for five gambling machines for Sabor Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant. The restaurant, at 7052 W. Forest Preserve Drive, had video gaming machines set up for about a month, according to Norridge Mayor James Chmura, but a stipulation in its lease with Norridge Commons shopping center, which bans gaming, forced the owner to remove the machines.  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  Those who promote vice are nasty.  Of course, needless-to-say, those who promote video gambling, their operatives, and their dupes focus on destroying me.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/norridge/news/ct-nhh-norridge-briefs-tl-0721-20160715-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republicans head toward unconventional convention – Lynn Sweet and Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/with-many-absent-gop-heads-toward-unconventional-convention/
— Man convicted of threatening state rep gets only probation
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/man-convicted-of-threatening-state-rep-gets-only-probation/

 

WLS AM
— Trump Picks Pence; Roskam Says “Smart Move” – Nick Gale
http://www.wlsam.com/2016/07/15/trump-picks-pence-roskam-sayssmart-move/

 

NBC5
— Suburban Man’s Facebook Post on Being Black Goes Viral –
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-mans-facebook-post-on-being-black-goes-viral-387051661.html

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— In tight race, Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk steps away from GOP
http://www.wthr.com/story/32460038/in-tight-race-illinois-sen-mark-kirk-steps-away-from-gop
http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/In-tight-race-Illinois-Sen-Mark-Kirk-steps-away-8381896.php

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Area Republicans say they’re pleased with Pence – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160715/area-republicans-say-theyre-pleased-with-pence

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump finance group’s first report offers names of biggest backers  ‘Trump Victory’ raises $25.7 million – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-finance-groups-first-report-offers-names-of-biggest-backers
— Pence now says he backs Trump on Muslim ban  VP choice first said proposal was ‘offensive’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/pence-now-says-he-backs-trump-on-muslim-ban
— Bush trashes Trump on eve of GOP convention  Trump blocking out ‘sober discourse,’ Bush says – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/bush-trashes-trump-on-eve-of-gop-convention

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Illinois lawmakers spurn GOP convention – Dan Petrella  (DIERSEN: I am proud to say that the following spurn me: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/illinois-lawmakers-spurn-gop-convention/article_ee892b99-2e4d-5afe-854f-ba91a359bc76.html

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Rauner says war against terrorism will take ‘decades’ – DAN PETRELLA
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/rauenr-says-war-against-terrorism-will-take-decades/article_5617a7a3-e845-5872-abe2-158276b58df7.html

 

STATELINE
— Rauner Wants Budget Deal Before November  (DIERSEN: Republicans want spending cuts.  Democrats want tax increases.)
http://www.mystateline.com/news/rauner-wants-budget-deal-before-november

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Illinois Politicians Divided on Attending National GOP Convention
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/illinois-politicians-divided-on-attending-national-gop-convention
— Local Lawmaker Rodney Davis Prepares For RNC – ESTHER KWON
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/local-lawmaker-prepares-for-rnc

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Blunt, other Republicans praise Trump veep choice Pence, but some doubts remain – Chuck Raasch
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/blunt-other-republicans-praise-trump-veep-choice-pence/article_d591dc4d-bdbf-5330-badf-a515995505f0.html

 

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— Reince Priebus not to blame for GOP woes – Christian Schneider
http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/reince-priebus-not-to-blame-for-gop-woes-b99762370z1-387005071.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IR READERS’ FAVORITES FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF JULY 2016  (DIERSEN: I included a link to the Brady article at the top of my Thursday July 14 Morning Edition GOPUSA ILLINOIS email and it was also the 31th link in the Wednesday July 13 GOPUSA ILLINOIS Evening Edition email.  In the Thursday July 14 link, I drew attention to what Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider wrote about Brady and Trump.  The Demonte article was the 29th link in the July 15 evening edition email.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/ir-readers-favorites-for-the-second-week-of-july-2016.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: What do Illinois Review readers like to read, share and want more of? We want you to know our readers’ opinions matter. Your informed comments add to discussions and help us all to know that there are lots of like-minded conservatives in Illinois. So what did you like best during the second week of July 2016? Illinois Review readers’ favorites this week centered around former IL GOP Party Chairman Pat Brady and his scathing comments about Donald Trump, followed by RNC Committeewoman Demetra DeMonte’s response to Brady and Senator Mark Kirk’s revelation of who he intends to vote for in November: Based on the number of reads, likes and shares, here’s this week’s top five that you don’t want to miss: 740 LIKES: FORMER IL REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIR PAT BRADY SAYS TRUMP CAN’T WIN, HILLARY BETTER ALTERNATIVE)

 

GOPUSA
— Hillary vows to double down on Obama’s executive actions on immigration
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12552

 

NEWSMAX
— Consumer Prices Maintain Gains on Rising Housing, Healthcare Costs
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/Economy/consumer-prices-cpi-costs/2016/07/15/id/738813/

 

THE BLAZE
— Methodists Elect 1st Openly Gay Bishop in Defiance of Ban  Carly Hoilman  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will those who promote LGBTQ activity take over your church and get rid of its members who do not promote LGBTQ activity?)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/16/methodists-elect-1st-openly-gay-bishop-in-defiance-of-ban/
— Liberal Columnist Blasts Rudy Giuliani, Claims ‘White Americans Couldn’t Handle What Black Americans Go Through’ – Carly Hoilman  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that were it not for White privilege, a) I never would have graduated from Hope Lutheran Grade School in 1962, from Crete-Monee High School on 1966, from NIU in 1970, from Loyola in 1976, from DePaul in 1980, or from IIT in 1997, b) I never would have passed the CPA examination in 1979 or the Certified Internal Auditor examination in 1981, c) I never would have become a licensed CPA in 1982, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, or a Forensic Accountant in 1997, and d) the Post office would never have hired me in 1966, Firestone Stores would never have hired me in 1970, Oldsmobile would never had offered me a job in 1971, IRS would never have offered me a job in 1971, and GAO would never have offered me a job in 1980.  GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/16/liberal-columnist-blasts-rudy-giuliani-claims-white-americans-couldnt-handle-what-black-americans-go-through/

 

TOWNHALL
— 20 Examples of What It Would Look Like if White Privilege Really Existed – John Hawkins  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that were it not for White privilege, a) I never would have graduated from Hope Lutheran Grade School in 1962, from Crete-Monee High School on 1966, from NIU in 1970, from Loyola in 1976, from DePaul in 1980, or from IIT in 1997, b) I never would have passed the CPA examination in 1979 or the Certified Internal Auditor examination in 1981, c) I never would have become a licensed CPA in 1982, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, or a Forensic Accountant in 1997, and d) the Post office would never have hired me in 1966, Firestone Stores would never have hired me in 1970, Oldsmobile would never had offered me a job in 1971, IRS would never have offered me a job in 1971, and GAO would never have offered me a job in 1980.  GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2016/07/16/20-examples-of-what-it-would-look-like-if-white-privilege-really-existed-n2193361

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— Trump placates donors, establishment with Pence – Chris Stirewalt
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/07/15/trump-placates-donors-establishment-with-pence.html

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— Islam at war with a delusional, suicidal West – MATT BARBER
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/islam-at-war-with-a-delusional-suicidal-west/#!

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Pence Pick Boosts GOP Leaders’ Trust in Trump – Rebecca Berg & James Arkin
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/07/16/pence_pick_boosts_gop_leaders_trust_in_trump.html

 

NSIC
— Principles of Economics and Freedom – Bob McEwen
http://nsic.org/video-mcewen.html

 

THE HILL
— Trump introduces Pence as a unifier – Jessie Hellmann
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/288023-trump-pence-as-vp-will-unify-republican-party

— Trump’s secret weapon is Ivanka – Ben Kamisar
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/287789-right-hand-woman

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Will Trump use the convention to broadcast a more moderate image? – Nathaniel Swigger  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps want Trump to not only dump, but to get rid of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-conversation-us/will-trump-use-the-conven_b_11031352.html

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Pence unlikely to open donor floodgates to Trump.”
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/15/politics/mike-pence-donors-fundraising/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps and anti-Pences say “Donald Trump and Mike Pence, Republicans as Different as Night and Day.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/16/us/politics/republican-trump-pence.html
— ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack in Nice, France – ALISSA J. RUBIN and ANDREW HIGGINS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/world/europe/isis-nice-france-attack.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Justice Ginsburg’s damage to the Supreme Court – Ruth Marcus  (DIERSEN: One could argue that Pat Brady and his supporters have done far more damage to the Illinois Republican Party and to all Republicans than Ginsburg has done to the Supreme Court.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-damage-justice-ginsburg-did-to-the-supreme-court/2016/07/15/7c80f054-4ab8-11e6-90a8-fb84201e0645_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Paul Ryan and the Trump Party  A GOP schism isn’t as inevitable as it appears. The House speaker wants his ‘A Better Way’ plan to succeed, and Trump might need to put it into action. – Joseph Rago
http://www.wsj.com/articles/paul-ryan-and-the-trump-party-1468623843
— The GOP’s Trump Power Play  Squelching dissent won’t build loyalty for the fall campaign. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-gops-trump-power-play-1468623655
— The Marvel of Electricity  Although the grid’s vulnerability to cyberattack and sabotage gets the headlines, the No. 1 cause of power outages is foliage. Almost as problematic are squirrels. – R. TYLER PRIEST  (DIERSEN: For 15 years (1984-1999), frequent and lengthy power outages during and after storms discouraged the Diersens from having their basement finished at 915 Cove Court in Wheaton.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-marvel-of-electricity-1468616241
— The Perils of Cosigning that Student Loan  Cosigners sometimes don’t realize they are responsible for paying the loan if the student doesn’t – VERONICA DAGHER  (DIERSEN: What factors discouraged lending you money to get a college degree?  For me, they were a) my being draft bait, b) my only just barely making it into the top 20% of my high school class, c) my ACT score being only 24, d) my father having type 1 diabetes, not having a college degree, and not earning that much, and e) my washing dishes in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights for the minimum wage instead of demonstrating leadership potential.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-perils-of-cosigning-that-student-loan-1468575002
(FROM THE ARTICLE: More than 90% of private student loans made to undergraduates require a creditworthy cosigner, Mr. Kantrowitz says. Lenders typically require cosigners to have an income above a certain threshold. Because of their likely scant credit history, most students won’t qualify for a private student loan without a cosigner.)
— Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials: Catchall Groupings  Why marketers and academics like pigeonholing generations into defined cohorts –  JO CRAVEN MCGINTY  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates focused on turning members of all the generations against Republicans, and especially Republicans who were conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, and/or non-veteran like me.)
http://blogs.wsj.com/numbers/boomers-gen-xers-and-millennials-catchall-groupings-2212/
— Analysis of the Generations Isn’t an Exact Science  Groupings like baby boomer and millennial appeal to those measuring social change, but cutoffs are fuzzy – JO CRAVEN MCGINTY
http://www.wsj.com/articles/analysis-of-the-generations-isnt-an-exact-science-1468575000

 

FORTUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Why Republicans Should Actually Vote for Hillary Clinton.”
http://fortune.com/2016/07/16/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-republicans/

 

FORBES
— If Top Tech Leaders Think Donald Trump Is Anti-Innovation They Should Ponder What Hillary Will Do – Tim Worstall  (DIERSEN: Hillary promotes those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2016/07/16/if-top-tech-leaders-think-donald-trump-is-anti-innovation-they-should-ponder-what-hillary-will-do/#782deeb84fe3

 

USA TODAY
— GOP to Welcome Openly Gay Speaker to Convention  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. that promote LGBTQ activity focus on destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. that do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2016/07/15/87156032/

 

NEW YORK POST
— Mike Pence is the perfect complement to Donald Trump – Editorial
http://nypost.com/2016/07/15/mike-pence-is-the-perfect-complement-to-donald-trump/

 

HERALD DISPATCH
— Even U.S. senator has been target of racial profiling  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs profile Republicans as being racists.  They especially profile Republicans as being racists who are Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/opinion/even-u-s-senator-has-been-target-of-racial-profiling/article_a8201d41-4979-53c8-b4c6-ee8e679097cd.html

 

DAILY BEAST
— Bill Maher Compares Trump’s Children to ‘Nazis’ – Marlow Stern  (DIERSEN: Democrats run America.  Are you a Republican?  Soon, if not already, if you do not join the Democrats in calling Trump and his supporters Nazis and even worse things, Democrats will call you a Nazi and threaten to do even more to slander you.  Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  Democrats are disciples of Saul Alinsky.  In anticipation of the aforesaid, should the Republican elected officials and Republican party leaders a) obtain restraining orders against Democrats and/or b) file lawsuits against Democrats?)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/07/15/bill-maher-compares-trump-s-children-to-nazis.html

 

NEWSWEEK
— PENCE ADVOCATED IMMIGRATION COMPROMISE IN CONGRESS – EMILY CADEI
http://www.newsweek.com/pence-trump-immigration-480983?rx=us

 

PBS
— Mike Pence’s political journey, from Cruz backer to Trump’s No. 2
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/mike-pences-political-journey-cruz-backer-trumps-no-2/

 

THE NATION
— It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year  So much for the JPMorgan Chase CEO’s being a working-class hero. — Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen
https://www.thenation.com/article/is-jamie-dimon-a-working-class-hero/

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Conservative Lawmakers Push for Expedited Firings Across Government – Eric Katz  (DIERSEN: These “conservative lawmakers” should be pushing against political affiliation discrimination, against reverse discrimination, against age discrimination, and against retaliation for blowing the whistle on the aforesaid.  But they don’t because if they did, Democrats and RINOs would get rid of them.)
http://www.govexec.com/management/2016/07/conservative-lawmakers-push-expedited-firings-across-government/129955/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A group of conservative lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to expedite the disciplinary process throughout the federal government, saying the measure would boost accountability. The bill, introduced by Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., and cosponsored by Reps. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas; Steve King, R-Iowa; and Randy Weber, R-Texas, would limit the time federal employees have to appeal a negative personnel action and restrict the number of appeals they could file to just one. Agencies would suspend employees without pay throughout the appeal process. Employees would have seven days to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board a firing, suspension or other action. MSPB would then have 45 days to issue a ruling on the appeal. If the board did not act in that timeframe, then the agency’s decision would stand.)

 

SALON
— Mike Pence is even worse than you think: Trump’s VP pick has a long, disastrous record of opposing LGBT rights  The “religious liberty” governor earns a 0 from the Human Rights Campaign and voted against hate crimes prevention – NICO LANG  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that promote LGBT activity run America, run Illinois, run Cook County, and run Chicago.  Of course, needless-to-say, the aforesaid will use their tremendous power to destroy Pence.)
http://www.salon.com/2016/07/16/mike_pence_is_even_worse_than_you_think_trumps_vp_pick_has_a_long_disastrous_record_of_opposing_lgbt_rights/

July 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— GOP DELEGATES LOVE MIKE PENCE, EVEN THOSE WHO DON’T LIKE DONALD TRUMP – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gop-delegates-love-pence-even-those-who-dont-like-trump/1428744/
— POLS, VOTERS REACT AFTER TRUMP OFFICIALLY SELECTS MIKE PENCE AS RUNNING MATE
http://abc7chicago.com/news/pols-voters-react-after-trump-officially-selects-mike-pence-as-running-mate/1428967/
— CHICAGO AREA MUSLIMS CONDEMN NICE ATTACK, LAUNCH PEACE CAMPAIGN – Leah Hope
http://abc7chicago.com/religion/chicago-area-muslims-condemn-nice-attack-launch-peace-campaign/1428930/
— ILLINOIS WON’T SEND POLICE OFFICERS TO CLEVELAND FOR GOP CONVENTION – Chuck Goudie
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-wont-send-police-officers-to-cleveland-for-gop-convention/1425895/

 

NBC5
— Not Always on Same Page: 5 Times Mike Pence Publicly Disagreed With Donald Trump  Trump’s newly-announced running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, hasn’t always seen eye-to-eye with the divisive billionaire. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/5-times-mike-pence-disagreed-with-donald-trump-386995861.html
— Clinton Slams Trump’s Running Mate, Mike Pence, Minutes After Announcement  Clinton sent out a series of tweets Friday condemning presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump’s newly announced running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/clinton-slams-pence-trump-running-mate-minutes-after-announcement-386984381.html

 

CBS2
— Mike Pence’s Chicago Ties: His Irish Grandfather Settled On South Side – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/15/mike-pences-chicago-ties-his-irish-grandfather-settled-on-south-side/
— Pence’s VP Move Creates Scramble To Replace Him On Governor’s Ballot – AP
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/15/pences-vp-move-creates-scramble-to-replace-him-on-governors-ballot/

 

CLTV
— State Rep. Jeanne Ives Calling for Auditor General to Resign, Weighs in on Presidential Politics – JORDAN MUCK
http://cltv.com/2016/07/14/state-rep-jeanne-ives-calling-for-auditor-general-to-resign-weighs-in-on-presidential-politics/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mike Pence is a far better candidate than Donald Trump – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-mike-pence-donald-trump-vice-president-edit-20160715-story.html
— Honestly, now, Rauner and Madigan can bridge the gap – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-rauner-madigan-honest-disgreements-zorn-perspec-0717-md-20160715-column.html
Mike Pence’s overwrought hypocrisy – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-pence-trump-vp-hypocrisy-obama-perspec-0717-20160715-column.html
— A Trump-Pence ticket may be the perfect storm for victory – Dahleen Glanton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-trump-pence-glanton-talk-20160715-column.html
— Pence wins Trump’s vote; GOP team addresses America Saturday
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-ap-trump-pence-vice-president-20160715-story.html
— With Ginsburg apology, Congress should look at the real problem – Jonathan Turley
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-ginsburg-trump-ethics-supreme-court-perspec-0717-jm-20160715-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Rauner’s and Kirk’s history with Mike Pence – Mike Riopell
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160715/news/160719377/
— Probation for man convicted of threatening Wheaton state representative Jeanne Ives – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160715/news/160719346/
— Rauner’s and Kirk’s history with Mike Pence – Mike Riopell
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160715/news/160719377/
— Mike Pence’s unflappability could help Trump stay cool – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160715/news/307159913/
— White House: Budget deficit to rise to $600B – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160715/business/307159940/
— ‘I’m really rich’   Trump’s running mate can’t say the same – AP  (DIERSEN: Do you have financial problems?  I do not.  Of course, needless-to-say, if I had financial problems, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would use that against me.  Virtually all of those who serve as operatives or as dupes for my critics/opponents have severe financial problems.  They talk and act like they will do anything for money.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160715/news/307159846/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When Pence left Congress to become Indiana’s governor in early 2013, he and his wife’s net worth, excluding the value of their Indiana home, was less than $300,000. Personal financial matters nearly ended Pence’s political career before it even began. In 1990, while running for Congress, Pence used campaign contributions to pay for personal expenses, including his mortgage, his wife’s car payment, a personal credit card, parking tickets and golf greens fees. As U.S. vice president, Pence would earn more than $230,000 per year.)
— Trump demanded VP candidate tax docs he won’t make public – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160715/news/307159806/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner: Stopgap budget better than Democrats’ proposal – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160715/rauner-stopgap-budget-better-than-democrats-proposal

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Clinton camp was ready to pounce on Trump’s VP rollout  Campaign goes after Pence with videos, graphics – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/clinton-camp-was-ready-to-pounce-on-trumps-vp-rollout

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Rauner: Budget delays will cost the state more – SARAH MUELLER
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/rauner-budget-delays-will-cost-state-more#stream/0
— Rauner wants lawmakers back before November – Kelsey Gibbs
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/capitol-news/rauner-wants-lawmakers-back-before-november

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Take rest of July off, then back to work  Despite its stopgap budget, Illinois’ financial problems are worsening. The governor should call lawmakers back into session repeatedly until a full-year, balanced budget is approved. – Editorial
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/07/15/take-rest-of-july-off-then-back-to-work/aizt0jz/

 

SOUTHERN
— Rauner: America ‘at war with Islamic terrorists’ – DAN PETRELLA
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rauner-america-at-war-with-islamic-terrorists/article_6d99f9bd-35e4-52ec-b601-683f07b143aa.html

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— DON’T TELL THE GOVERNOR, BUT THE STOPGAP BUDGET HE SIGNED IS $8 BILLION OUT OF BALANCE – Rich Miller  (DIERSEN: What spending cuts do Republicans want?  What tax increases do Democrats want?)
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/15/editors-picks/richmiller/dont-tell-the-governor-but-the-stopgap-budget-he-signed-is-8-billion-out-of-balance/61714/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DEMONTE REPRESENTS ILGOP ON RULES, RESPONDS TO BRADY’S ANTI-TRUMP COMMENTS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/demonte-represents-il-gop-on-rules-responds-to-bradys-anti-trump-comments.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DeMonte’s public support for Trump put her in direct odds with former IL GOP State Chairman Pat Brady, whose anti-Trump rhetoric on a local radio show interview raised hackles earlier this week. Mr. Brady soundly criticized Trump and decided that despite being elected as a convention delegate from the (6)th CD, he would not attend the national meeting. DeMonte didn’t mince words in response to Brady’s. “If Mr. Brady does not intend to vote for Donald Trump or vote Republican this fall, he should leave the party,” DeMonte said. “Yes, he is a former state party chairman, but he left under a cloud. It’s unfortunate that media goes to the disgraced former state  chairman instead of talking to current leadership such as [IL GOP State Chairman] Tim Schneider, [IL RNC Committeeman] Rich Porter or myself.” DeMonte said that if Brady was still Illinois’ RNC Committeeman, he would be ejected from his position for not supporting the party’s chosen nominee. Several of Illinois’ top elected Republicans – including Governor Bruce Rauner, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, and several of the GOP congressional delegation – are boycotting the Republican National Convention next week in Cleveland.)

 

GOPUSA
— ‘Never Trump’ loses in Rules committee, will try floor fight to defeat Trump
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12600
— Trump on terror attacks: It is only getting worse
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12587

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— GOP leaders kill plan by anti-Trump movement to unbind delegates’ votes
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/07/15/gop-leaders-kill-plan-by-anti-trump-movement-to-unbind-delegates-votes.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— Coulter Pans Reported Trump Decision Of Pence VP Selection – Steve Guest
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/14/coulter-pans-reported-trump-decision-of-pence-vp-selection/
— Food Stamp Use Is Dropping Due To Restored Work Requirements – CONNOR D. WOLF
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/14/food-stamp-use-is-dropping-due-to-restored-work-requirements/
— Ex-Trump Staffer Says Campaign Riddled With Corruption And Tawdry Affairs – KEVIN DALEY
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/14/ex-trump-staffer-says-campaign-riddled-with-corruption-and-tawdry-affairs/

 

HOT AIR
— Rasmussen isn’t the only poll showing Trump with a national lead now
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/07/15/rasmussen-isnt-the-only-poll-showing-trump-with-a-national-lead-now/

 

NEWSMAX
— Pollster John Zogby: Pence Brings ‘Midwestern Cred’ to Trump Campaign – Jason Devaney
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsmax-Tv/john-zogby-mike-pence-donald-trump-running/2016/07/15/id/738956/
— DHS Chief Johnson ‘Concerned About Violence’ in Cleveland During RNC
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/jeh-johnson-convention-violence-concerned/2016/07/15/id/738838/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Pence pick an olive branch to conservatives – W. JAMES ANTLE III
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/pence-pick-an-olive-branch-to-conservatives/article/2596619

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats say that “GOP lawmakers fear ‘out of control’ convention.”
http://thehill.com/video/in-the-news/287916-dem-gop-lawmakers-fear-out-of-control-convention
— Winners and losers from GOP platform, rules meetings – Jonathan Easley
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/287930-winners-and-losers-from-gop-platform-rules-meetings

 

POLITICO
— Democrats unleash scorn on Pence – Louis Nelson
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/democrats-slam-mike-pence-225613

 

MSNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Pence becomes the most far-right running mate in modern history.”
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/pence-becomes-the-most-far-right-running-mate-modern-history

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Donald Trump Finally Settled on Mike Pence – ALEXANDER BURNS and MAGGIE HABERMAN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/16/us/politics/mike-pence-donald-trump-vice-president.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say that they are “mourning the loss of the GOP.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/07/15/mourning-the-loss-of-the-gop/
— Not so fast: Defeated anti-Trump delegates vow trouble during the convention – Ed O’Keefe
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/not-so-fast-defeated-anti-trump-delegates-vow-trouble-during-the-convention/2016/07/15/65cbaea4-4aa3-11e6-bdb9-701687974517_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say that Pence’s decision to run on Trump’s ticket is hypocritical.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mike-pences-hypocritical-decision-to-run-on-trumps-ticket/2016/07/15/93d84760-4a00-11e6-bdb9-701687974517_story.html
— Top Beltway journalists cling to heinous assertion of Trump-Clinton false equivalence – Erik Wemple
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/wp/2016/07/15/top-beltway-journalists-cling-to-heinous-assertion-of-trump-clinton-false-equivalence/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Donald Trump requested decade worth of tax returns from potential VPs — but he’s refused to release his to the public – AP
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/trump-requested-decade-worth-tax-returns-potential-vps-article-1.2713508

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Ten Children Among the Dead in Nice, France, Truck Attack  The driver who killed 84 people during Bastille Day celebrations was a 31-year-old Tunisian man – DAVID GAUTHIER-VILLARS, WILLIAM HOROBIN and SAM SCHECHNER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/terror-attack-in-nice-on-bastille-day-kills-dozens-1468569739

 

FORTUNE
— This One Chart Shows How Obscene CEO Pay Has Become – Chris Matthews
http://fortune.com/2016/07/15/ceo-pay-2/

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Cost to Employers for Tuition Reimbursement Programs – J.E. Cornett
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/cost-employers-tuition-reimbursement-programs-15726.html

July 15 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Newt Gingrich: Test every Muslim in America and deport those who believe in Sharia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-newt-gingrich-test-muslims-for-sharia-20160715-story.html
— As Clinton stumbles, Trump takes an apparent slim lead in new tracking poll – David Lauter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-usc-lat-tracking-poll-20160705-snap-story.html
— A look at Gov. Mike Pence’s Chicago roots – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mike-pence-chicago-connection-20160714-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “I really owe a debt of gratitude to Chicago that springs from my own personal history. When my grandfather got off a boat on Ellis Island in about 1923, he caught a train to Chicago and he drove a bus in this city for about 40 years,” Pence told the crowd. “My mom and dad both grew up on the South Side of Chicago, down around 55th and Honore. In fact, we have family that goes to school and lives and works in this community here today.”  The religious conservative also noted how especially meaningful it was to be addressing the City Club during December, the time of year he often traveled to Chicago as a child. “It’s very personal when I’m in this city. I feel very at home. My story is I was raised by two big city kids in a really small town in southern Indiana,” said Pence, who grew up in Columbus, Ind., and represented the area in Congress before becoming governor in 2013. “Particularly this time of year, the Pence family would find themselves in the back of a station wagon making the long trip up what was then Highway 31 to the South Side of Chicago to hearth and home and family and friends. It’s a blessing to be here this time of year with all of you and reflect on those deep memories.” The speech may have been a blessing, but Pence also used it as an opportunity to unload some ribbing on what he characterized as Illinois’ political and governmental dysfunction. He noted Indiana-purchased billboards in Illinois that read “Caution high taxes ahead” and “Attention tax drop. State line 16 miles ahead” as the audience laughed. “We’ve been buying a lot in Crain’s Chicago Business magazine,” Pence said with a smirk. “My personal favorite was: You had me at balanced budget.”)
— We should have more say over Facebook news – Phil Rosenthal  (DIERSEN: Who wants to have say over what you do? The following want to have say over what I do: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-rosenthal-facebook-rainbow-0715-biz-20160714-column.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For a while Wednesday night and into Thursday, you may have noticed on the website where more than 40 percent of U.S. adults are said to get word of current events, the biggest news in Chicago was a double rainbow. This is what happens when Facebook tweaks its news feed algorithm. Every person with a smartphone shot got to decorate your news feed, turning it into a veritable Rainbow Connection, squeezing out whatever else might have been going on in the world, potentially affecting your life and business. Yet, to be honest, the rash of rainbows actually were a welcome respite. The sight of something everyone could get behind was a much-needed palate cleanser from what Facebook has become of late, even if it grew repetitive after a while. A fuller spectrum of color is nice when so much seems geared to making us see red. Since Facebook moved to downgrade and downplay news sites (such as the Chicago Tribune) in its news feed, the social media site with more than 1 billion users worldwide has, for many users, become an even more contentious toxic dump of inflamed political bickering and rumors. The expectation when the change was announced was that users would be inundated by their Facebook friends’ vacation videos, baby pictures, food commentary, health updates and other trivia. That’s all there. There’s no shortage of info about which of your acquaintances doesn’t get the appeal of “Pokemon Go,” who went to the Adele concert and who scored well on a vocabulary test making the rounds. But because the algorithm favors what users share among themselves, respond to, spend time with and comment on, the “real” news that finds its way into the stream can be among the most extreme, divisive version of any given story.)
— The abortion lobby’s horrifying new ‘comedy’ act – Heather Wilhelm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-distasteful-abortion-comedy-video-by-naral-perspec-0715-20160715-story.html
— What it’s like to be black in Naperville, America – Brain Crooks (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that none of my grade school or high school classmates were minorities.  I attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962, and Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966.  They would use the aforesaid to hint/imply/argue/shout that I am a racist.  What do you say to my critics/opponents, to their operatives, and to their dupes?  Should I write a book about them?  Should I sue them?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-being-black-naperville-america-st-0715-20160714-story.html
— Former Naperville man’s essay on black life goes viral – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-crooks-essay-viral-st-0715-20160715-story.html
— Republican stalwarts just blocked the last big push to stop Donald Trump’s nomination – Melanie Mason and Lisa Mascaro
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-republican-nomination-rules-20160714-snap-story.html
— You can’t bring a water gun to protest the RNC, but you can bring an AK-47 – Matt Pearce
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-cleveland-republican-protests-20160714-snap-story.html
— Mike Pence looks like Donald Trump’s ideal running mate – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-mike-pence-donald-trump-vp-ideal-20160715-story.html
— Sheriff’s office, resident address DuPage board on police shootings – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-sheriff-dupage-grief-st-0713-20160714-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— School budgets show CPS still losing students – LAUREN FITZPATRICK
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/school-budgets-show-cps-still-losing-students/
— Mike Pence has deep Chicago ties – Michael Sneed  (DIERSEN: What are your Chicago ties?  My ties include a) working for IRS there for the last 6 months of 1971 and then 1973-1980, b) working for GAO there 1980-1997, c) taking classes at UIC there 1966-1968, 1971, and 1982-1983, at Loyola 1972-1976, at DePaul 1976-1980, at Becker CPA Review 1978-1979, at Roosevelt 1980-1981, and at IIT 1992-1997, d) living in a studio apartment there for 3 months in 1971, e) owning a studio condo there in the Outer Drive East (ODE) building and living there part-time 1974-1976, f) owning and living in a one bedroom condo in the ODE building there 1976-1978, g) walking to work at IRS from the ODE building 1974-1978, h) frequently riding a bicycle along the lakefront north and south of the ODE building 1976-1978, i) meeting my wife there, courting my wife there, and then marrying her there in 1978, j) having my 1969 Dodge Charger SE stolen there in 1971 and having my 1962 Chevy BelAir stolen there while I worked for IRS at its office at 63rd and Halsted in 1973, k) reading Chicago newspapers since the 1960s, l) watching Chicago television stations since the 1950s, m) listening to Chicago radio stations since the 1950s, n) arguing Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange in federal court there in the late 1990s, and o) arguing Diersen v. GAO in federal court there in the early 2000s. Again, what are your Chicago ties? You might get asked those questions if you run for a statewide government or political office. You might get asked those questions if you run for any government or political office that represents Chicago or any part of it.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sneed-trump-pick-has-deep-chicago-ties/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Donald Trump may have chosen a lifelong Hoosier as his running mate, but Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has strong Chicago ties. Pence, the grandson of a Chicago bus driver, is now ready to get on board the Trump train. Trump’s veep mate addressed the City Club of Chicago months before Trump jumped into the presidential fray, speaking at the City Club in June 2015. It was during Pence’s City Club address that his “great connection to Chicago” was discussed, informing the audience his grandfather got off the boat at Ellis Island — and then took a bus to Chicago, where he lived for 40 years. Said Pence: “My parents grew up on Chicago’s South Side, around 55th and Honore. I have family that continues to live and work in the Chicago community; my oldest brother went to Loyola University. “I grew up in the country raised by two city folks. Christmastime meant the family would pack up and ride up to the South Side of Chicago to be with friends and family.” Rev. Clete Kiley, the chief operations administrator for Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Cupich, tells Sneed Pence once marched with civil rights hero U.S. Congressman John Lewis. “He participated in the annual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Alabama years ago,” said Kiley, who was then head of the Institute for Faith and Politics.” “As a Republican, Pence accepted a leadership role and marched across the Edmund Pettis Bridge in memory of the civil right marches in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama,” said Kiley. Ald. Ed Burke (14th), his wife, Justice Anne Burke, and their son, Travis, was also on that pilgrimage march with Pence in Alabama. “It was quite a moving pilgrimage,” Burke said.)

 

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville Township’s road district to appeal lawsuit dismissal – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160714/news/160719436/
— This education-funding panel might just fool the skeptics – Ralph Martire
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160715/discuss/160719447/
— Why the big range in mosquito control costs? – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160714/discuss/160719438/
— Wheaton Hawthorne neighborhood profile – Sherry Giewald
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160715/entlife/160719650/

 

NBC5
— Donald Trump’s Canceled Chicago Rally Carried Hefty Price Tag  The presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s rally in Chicago in March resulted in at least five arrests and two injured officers – Phil Rogers  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps, that is, Clinton supporters, make it clear that they will harm you if you support Trump.  In your precinct, how many are more likely or less likely to vote for Trump because of the aforesaid?)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/donald-trump-canceled-chicago-rally-carried-hefty-price-tag-386880471.html

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— New Taxes Considered for Schools – Benjamin Yount  (DIERSEN: Democrats always want Republicans to pay more taxes and especially Republicans who are Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=218824#.V4jk-WgrKM8

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Playing with fire may lead to a better Illinois  Democratic senator Biss burns with ideas to fix government – Madeleine Doubek
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/07/13/playing-with-fire-may-lead-to-a-better-illinois/ao0n6te/

 

WBEZ
— Some Illinois Republicans May Skip RNC, But WBEZ Will Be There
https://www.wbez.org/shows/morning-shift/some-illinois-republicans-may-skip-rnc-but-wbez-will-be-there/0a50da9c-91f1-41b3-880f-7f369a3810d5

 

WQAD
— State report shows Illinois staring down $8 billion deficit – KATRINA LAMANSKY
http://wqad.com/2016/07/15/state-report-shows-illinois-staring-down-8-billion-deficit/

 

WSIL TV
— Governor Rauner promotes opportunities for minorities and for women in Illinois – Amy Fox  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government promoted opportunities for their employees who were minorities and/or women by wasting the careers of and by getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32450407/governor-rauner-promotes-minority-opportunities-in-illinois

 

POLITIFACT
— Tammy Duckworth says Mark Kirk called for the ‘mass arrest of 18,000 African Americans’ – Kevin Hoffman
http://www.politifact.com/illinois/statements/2016/jul/15/tammy-duckworth/says-mark-kirk-called-mass-arrest-18000-african-am/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— ARE YOU LIVING IN ONE OF THE TOP 20 SAFEST CITIES IN ILLINOIS? – Kevin Hoffman  (DIERSEN: What do you say to individuals, to organizations, to companies, to governments, and to countries that encourage criminals to live in your municipality?)
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/12/whats-hot/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/are-you-living-in-one-of-the-top-20-safest-cities-in-illinois/61418/

 

ILLINOIS MIRROR
— Reboot Illinois’ Fact-Check Fail on Rauner Family Income Claim – Brittany Clingen
http://www.illinoismirror.com/reboot-illinois-fact-check-fail-on-rauner-family-income-claim/

 

ILLINOIS WATCHDOG RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Benjamin Yount discusses Trump with Doug Ibendahl (7/14/16 Parts 3 & 4)
http://www.cities929.com/portal.asp?pid=3557181&sid=3309

 

TPM
— Gingrich: We Should ‘Test’ Every US Muslim, Deport Them If Believe In Sharia – ALLEGRA KIRKLANDP
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/gingrich-test-deport-us-muslims-sharia

 

GOPUSA
— In wake of terror attack Gingrich calls for Sharia test for Muslims living in U.S.
http://www.gopusa.com/in-wake-of-terror-attack-gingrich-calls-for-sharia-test-for-muslims-living-in-us/
— National polls shift toward Trump
http://www.gopusa.com/national-polls-shift-toward-trump/
— Ignorance of Facts Fuels the Anti-Cop ‘Movement’
http://www.gopusa.com/ignorance-of-facts-fuels-the-anti-cop-movement/
— GOP platform pleases conservatives
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12564

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Reince Priebus fails to rein in renegade anti-Trump delegates as convention looms – Seth McLaughlin
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/14/reince-priebus-fails-to-rein-in-anti-trump-delegat/
— Republicans demand punishment for countries that refuse to take back criminal illegals – Stephen Dinan
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/14/republicans-demand-punishment-for-countries-that-r/
— Donald Trump provides rare opportunity for inclusion for gay Republican activists – S.A. Miller  (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity focus on destroying the Republican Party.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/14/donald-trump-provides-rare-opportunity-for-inclusi/

 

TOWNHALL
— Obama, Clinton and Race Exploitation – David Limbaugh
http://townhall.com/columnists/davidlimbaugh/2016/07/15/obama-clinton-and-race-exploitation-n2192893

 

NEWSMAX
— Politico: GOP Insiders Say Violence ‘Bound to Spill Over’ at Convention – Joe Crowe
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Politico-GOP-Insiders-Violence-Convention/2016/07/15/id/738807/
— ‘Never Trump’ Movement Crushed in GOP Rules Hearing
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/never-trump-movement-crushed/2016/07/14/id/738768/
— Rachel Maddow’s Trump Comments Appear to Compare Him to Adolf Hitler –  J. Wheaton  (DIERSEN: Democrats run America.  Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans like Hitler demonized, denigrated, and condemned the Jews.)
http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/rachel-maddow-trump-comments-hitler/2016/07/14/id/738698/

 

FRONTPAGE NEWS
— CITIES BRACE FOR NATIONWIDE DAY OF RAGE  The shadowy group Anonymous says trouble is on the menu. – Matthew Vadum
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/263514/cities-brace-nationwide-day-rage-matthew-vadum

 

BREITBART
— BEYOND UNACCEPTABLE: Clinton to Resettle One Million Muslim Migrants During First Term Alone – JULIA HAHN
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/07/14/clinton-resettle-one-million-muslim-migrants-first-term-alone/
— RNC Chairman Priebus: Rules Committee Meeting Shows Our Party ‘Unity’ – PATRICK HOWLEY
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/07/14/rnc-chairman-priebus-rules-committee-meeting-shows-party-unity/

 

THE BLAZE
— Illinois Family Wants to Adopt Foster Child — But May Be Forced to Give Up Their Second Amendment Rights to Do So – Tre Goins-Phillips
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/14/illinois-family-wants-to-adopt-foster-child-but-may-be-forced-to-give-up-their-second-amendment-rights-to-do-so/
— OUTRAGEOUS: Petition Calls for RNC Rules Committee to Open Up Republican Primaries to Non-GOP Voters – Kaitlyn Schallhorn  (DIERSEN: Non-Republicans, that is, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs WANT REPUBLICANS TO LOSE.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/14/petition-calls-for-rnc-rules-committee-to-open-up-republican-primaries-to-non-gop-voters/?ut

 

THE REPUBLIC
— Mike Pence path to public service
http://www.therepublic.com/2016/07/15/mike_pence_path_to_public_service/

 

ROLL CALL
— Ryan Hopeful Trump Will ‘Endeavor to Try to Change’- Eric Garcia  (DIERSEN: Who wants you to change?  The following want me to change: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/paul-ryan-trump-will-endeavor-try-change

 

THE HILL
— O’Reilly lands live interviews with Trump, Clinton after Nice attacks – Joe Concha
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/287859-oreilly-lands-live-interviews-with-trump-clinton-after-nice-attacks
— GOP squashes ‘Never Trump’ rules proposal in heated hearing – Jonathan Easley
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/287860-gop-squashes-never-trump-proposal-in-emotional-rules-committee-hearing

 

POLITICO
— CHICAGO SUN-TIMES ARTICLE TITLE: Telling truth is challenge for Trump – Roger Simon
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/to-tell-the-truth-a-challenge-for-trump-225499
— Republican unity negotiations break down  The RNC spent most of the day behind closed doors with anti-Trump insurgents. It yielded nothing. – Kyle Cheney
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/rnc-never-trump-meet-225540
— OUTRAGEOUS: GOP panel rejects plan to push closed primaries – Kyle Cheney (DIERSEN: Non-Republicans, that is, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs WANT REPUBLICANS TO LOSE.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/gop-panel-rejects-plan-to-push-closed-primaries-225575
— Federal budget deficit will increase $162 billion in 2016
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/federal-budget-deficit-will-increase-162-billion-in-2016-225603

 

CNN
— Amnesty International sending ‘human rights observers’ to conventions – Gregory Krieg
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/14/politics/amnesty-international-human-rights-observers-conventions/

 

ABC NEWS
— Republican Panel Leaves Anti-Trump Move Gasping for Breath – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/republican-panel-leaves-anti-trump-move-gasping-breath-40599457

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Clevelanders Open Homes and Churches to Convention Demonstrators – YAMICHE ALCINDOR  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, these Clevelanders are 100% responsible for all the death and destruction that convention demonstrators cause.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/us/politics/rnc-protestors-cleveland.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— When dual citizenship is difficult to maintain – Gary L. Fellman, Wheaton  (DIERSEN: Dual citizenship should never be allowed.  Under absolutely no circumstances should a citizen of America be allowed to also be a citizen of another country.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/when-dual-citizenship-is-difficult-to-maintain/2016/07/14/f813c16a-4914-11e6-8dac-0c6e4accc5b1_story.html
— Donald Trump wants Congress to declare war on ISIS. It hasn’t done that since World War II. – Aaron Blake
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/14/donald-trump-wants-congress-to-declare-war-on-isis-it-hasnt-done-that-since-world-war-ii/
— Attempts to unbind GOP delegates crushed, effectively ending ‘Never Trump’ movement – Ed O’Keefe and Dan Balz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/07/14/as-trump-prepares-to-unveil-vp-pick-republican-delegates-scramble-to-ward-off-rules-revolt/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— ‘Never Trump’ forces converge on Cleveland for last stand over party’s nomination – Lisa Mascaro and Melanie Mason
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-gop-convention-never-trump-20160714-snap-story.html

 

USA TODAY
— Refugees in Europe say they fear terrorists are among them – Gilgamesh Nabeel and Jabeen Bhatti
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/07/14/refugees-europe-say-they-fear-terrorists-among-them/87008334/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs make it clear that they will get rid of you if you do not promote Islam.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/rieder/2016/07/14/rieder-combating-anti-muslim-rhetoric/87075648/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Will ‘Stop-Trump’ Movement Now Target Pence? – REID J. EPSTEIN
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/07/15/friday-preview-will-stop-trump-movement-now-target-pence/
— Trump’s Pence Selection  The Indiana Governor will reassure some wary Republicans. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-pence-selection-1468537866
— The Convention Revolt Peters Out  Anti-Trump forces have failed to unbind delegates. What if Donald had agreed? – KIMBERLEY A. STRASSEL
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-convention-revolt-begins-1468537305
— Low Unemployment, High Dissatisfaction  The sunny jobs reports don’t count people who have given up looking for work. No wonder the national mood is sour. – Bob Funk  (DIERSEN: What are the top reasons why employers would not offer you a job?  For me, they are a) the adverse actions that my Democrat GAO superiors took against me including forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, not promoting me beyond GS-13, keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forcing me to take an $18,459 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980; b) the adverse actions that my Democrat IRS superiors took against me including not promoting me beyond GS-12, disallowing my education deductions, and disallowing my partial day per diem claims; and c) the adverse actions that my Democrat Post Office superiors took against me including forcing me resign in 1969 and disallowing my sick leave requests.  Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois side with my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors against me.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/low-unemployment-high-dissatisfaction-1468537493

 

BLOOMBERG
– Trump’s Rise Pressures Both Parties to Change  The dynamic could possibly make this year as transformative as the elections of 1932 or 1968—but predicting a realignment is tricky. – Peter Coy  (DIERSEN: Unlike the Democrat Party, the Republican Party in America, in Illinois, in DuPage County, and in Milton Township lets people have leadership roles who despise, if not hate conservatives, that is, who despise if not hate the base of the Republican Party. They especially hate those like me who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, and/or other planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-15/party-realignment

 

WASHINTON TIMES HERALD
— Pence brings conservative credentials to GOP ticket – Maureen Hayden
http://www.washtimesherald.com/news/local_news/pence-brings-conservative-credentials-to-gop-ticket/article_4120a3b0-ebdb-5ad6-bdde-6fb08a30d75b.html

 

PACIFIC STANDARD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps, that is, Clinton supporters, threaten to harm Trump supporters. How will that impact voters?
https://psmag.com/why-recent-violence-is-unlikely-to-increase-support-for-donald-trump-a9aca03c1225#.71tau1qq9

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Social Security reform for Civil Service Retirement System feds hits a roadblock – Nicole Ogrysko  (DIERSEN: My Social Security is dramatically reduced because I get a CSRS pension.)
http://federalnewsradio.com/pay-benefits/2016/07/social-security-reform-csrs-feds-hits-roadblock/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Who Gave Us Justice Ginsburg? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_pat_buchanan/who_gave_us_justice_ginsburg

 

SALON
— What Newt Gingrich really thinks of Donald Trump: He’s “not a conservative”  Gingrich: Trump would lose in a landslide if he didn’t evolve to be more like Ronald Reagan than Barry Goldwater – ROBERT FATURECHI
http://www.salon.com/2016/07/15/what_newt_gingrich_really_partner/

July 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— POLL SHOWS HILLARY CLINTON, DONALD TRUMP IN VIRTUAL TIE
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/poll-shows-clinton-trump-in-virtual-tiepoll-shows-clinton-trump-in-virtual-tie/1426767/
— DONALD TRUMP PICKS INDIANA GOV. MIKE PENCE AS VP RUNNING MATE
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/donald-trump-picks-indiana-gov-mike-pence-as-vp-running-mate/1426848/
— FRENCH OFFICIALS: AT LEAST 70 DEAD IN NICE ATTACK
http://abc7chicago.com/news/french-officials-at-least-70-dead-in-nice-attack/1427302/

 

NBC5
— Sen. Mark Kirk Voices Support for Mike Pence, Still Won’t Back Trump  “I like and respect Mike Pence but I will not be supporting Donald Trump,” Kirk said Thursday – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Kirk-Backs-Pence-as-VP-Pick-Still-Wont-Support-Trump-386849001.html
— 5 Things to Know About Trump’s VP Pick, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence  Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will reportedly name Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/5-things-to-know-about-trumps-vp-pick-indiana-gov-mike-pence-386880801.html

 

CBS2
— Munger Says State Payment Delays Could Reach Six Months
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/14/munger-says-state-payment-delays-could-reach-six-months/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republican leaders, conservatives fail to reach deal over convention rules – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-republican-convention-rules-20160714-story.html
— Official says 75 dead after truck loaded with weapons slams into revelers in Nice
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-nice-france-truck-attack-20160714-story.html
— Comptroller: Stopgap budget won’t stop state finances from getting worse – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-comptroller-bill-backlog-met-0715-20160714-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pence as VP is just picking the wallpaper in hell – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/steinberg-trump-vp-choice-is-picking-the-wallpaper-in-hell/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Roskam, Hultgren will go to the GOP convention – Mike Riopell (DIERSEN: Outstandingly, in 2000, both Hultgren and Roskam endorsed me when I first ran for Republican Precinct Committeeman.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160714/news/160719487/
— Trump supporters sue California city for after-rally attacks – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160714/news/307149798/
— US officials cite potential for violence at GOP convention – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160714/news/307149895/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kirk voices veep wish—and Duckworth pounces – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160714/BLOGS02/160719874/kirk-voices-veep-wish-and-duckworth-pounces
— Belvidere car factory to hire 300 for Jeep Cherokee model – MICAH MAIDENBERG  (DIERSEN: During early 1970, I worked in that factory part-time while I was a full-time student at NIU.  I drove to work in my 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160714/NEWS05/160719864/belvidere-car-factory-to-hire-300-for-jeep-cherokee-model

 

WTTW
— IL GOP Hopes for Unity Despite Absences at Republican Convention – Paris Schutz and Paul Caine
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/14/il-gop-hopes-unity-despite-absences-republican-convention

 

WBEZ
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say that “Rauner Doesn’t Want To Talk Trump.”
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/governor-rauner-doesnt-want-to-talk-trump/0885803d-5aa4-41c1-ad60-69c9c08fbbf4

 

WSIL
— Congress leaves Washington, its dysfunction on display – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32447620/congress-leaves-washington-its-dysfunction-on-display

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— More white evangelical voters back Trump than Romney  Top factor is opposition to Clinton – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/more-white-evangelical-voters-back-trump-than-romney

 

FAMILY-PAC
— Strong Pro-Family Platform Drafted by GOP – Paul Caprio
http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bce3a952ce23061bef2161b4e&id=26cf1e489a&e=8dc9fff257

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rauner Administration Lays Out Its Fiscal Year 2016 Accomplishments – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/07/14/rauner-administration-lays-out-accomplishments/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— NO SURPRISE: REBOOT ILLINOIS’ AFFILIATION WITH POLITIFACT GREETED WITH SUSPICION – Matt Dietrich
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/14/editors-picks/mattdietrich/no-surprise-reboot-illinois-affiliation-with-politifact-greeted-with-suspicion/61656/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Rep. Kay Press Conference re: Frank Mautino (video) – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/video-rep-kay-press-conference-re-frank-mautino/

 

ILLINOIS GUN RIGHTS
— Concealed Carrier Stops AK-47 Wielding Armed Thug
http://www.ilgunrights.com/concealed-carrier-stops-ak-47-wielding-armed-thug/

 

ILLINOIS MIRROR
— Rich Miller Doesn’t Give Equal Treatment to Rauner & Madigan Statements About the Other – Eric Kohn
http://www.illinoismirror.com/rich-miller-doesnt-give-equal-treatment-to-rauner-madigan-statements-about-the-other/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NO ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS BOOKED TO SPEAK AT RNC CONVENTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/no-illinois-republicans-booked-to-speak-at-rnc-convention.html
— RAUNER BUDGET OFFICE TAKES FY 2016 VICTORY LAP WITH GOP LAWMAKERS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/rauner-budget-office-takes-fy-2016-victory-lap-with-gop-lawmakers.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner says Mautino probe should be allowed to “play itself out”
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/14/rauner-says-mautino-probe-should-be-allowed-to-play-itself-out/
— Legislators to the back of the line – State to spend $2.5 billion more than it brings in *** State payment delays could reach six months, $10 billion backlog by December
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/14/state-payment-delays-could-reach-six-months-10-billion-backlog-by-december/

 

WESTERN FREE PRESS
— Legislation on Illinois Governor Rauner’s Desk to Appoint Muslim Advisory Council
http://www.westernfreepress.com/2016/07/14/legislation-on-illinois-governor-rauners-desk-to-appoint-muslim-advisory-council/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As Ms. Geller asks, I reiterate and wholeheartedly agree: “Why a Muslim council? Where’s the Hindu council, Jewish council, Pagan council, Church of Scientology council, Christian council?” Why is it Imam Kareem Infra and his Muslim counterparts should get special preference in an advisory capacity to Illinois governmental matters?  They, like all Illinois residents, enjoy the sacred right and privilege to cast votes in Illinois elections.  That is how Illinois residents participate in government matters.  It appears to me, by their recent request to the Governor,  that Imam Infra and his group feel they should have more influence in the government than the average Illinois voter?! Well I say no!  And I emphatically say no given the history of this Imam and his nefarious relationships, including his stint as Chairman of ISNA, which was named an unindicted co-conspirator back in the 2008 Holy Land Foundation (HLF) terrorist-financing trial. I called Gov Rauner’s office this morning and expressed my concern and “Mia” who said she would pass my comments on to the Governor.  I then asked for an appointment with Governor Rauner, awaiting a call back. Please folks, pick up your phones today and call Governor Rauner’s office and ask why he might feel that Imam Infra and his Muslim group should have more influence on Illinois government matters than the average Illinois taxpayer.  Let him know that if that is the case and he agrees, then you would like him to consider legislation for a Jewish Advisory Council, a Catholic Advisory Council, how about an Irish Advisory Council, and Italian Advisory Council, a Polish Advisory Council. The Springfield office number for Governor Rauner is  217-782-0244. We pay plenty of taxes in this state and we absolutely have “earned” the right to be heard on this important matter involving our government.)

 

GOPUSA
— Texas Sens. Cornyn, Cruz propose bill to make killing of cop a federal crime
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12494
— For Obama, Leftist Rhetoric Is Always Innocent and Conservatives Are Always Guilty
http://www.gopusa.com/for-obama-leftist-rhetoric-is-always-innocent-and-conservatives-are-always-guilty/
— Transgender arrested for voyeurism at Target
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12510
— Sanctuary Hospitals: Who Pays the Bills?
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12504

 

PJ MEDIA
— Priebus: GOP Now ‘Best-Equipped Political Party in American History’ – BRIDGET JOHNSON
https://pjmedia.com/election/2016/07/13/priebus-gop-now-best-equipped-political-party-in-american-history/

 

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
— Man Arrested For Filming Woman In Target Changing Room
https://www.afa.net/action-alerts/we-warned-target-this-would-happenand-it-did/

 

POLITICAL INSIDER
— This Friday, Black Lives Matters Will Host VIOLENT PROTESTS To THESE 37 Cities! (Is Yours On The List?)
http://www.thepoliticalinsider.com/breaking-friday-black-lives-matter-will-bring-violence-37-cities-list/

 

TWITCHY
— Ben Shapiro Unleashes Epic Takedown of Viral Sensation ‘White Boy Privilege’
http://twitchy.com/twitchys-3839/2016/07/13/ben-shapiro-unleashes-epic-takedown-of-viral-sensation-white-boy-privilege/

 

WEEKLY STANDARD
— For Social Conservatives and Fans of Religious Liberty, Pence Pick Will Sting  Last year’s RFRA battle was not a good look for the Hoosier governor. – MARK HEMINGWAY
http://www.weeklystandard.com/for-social-conservatives-and-fans-of-religious-liberty-pence-pick-will-sting/article/2003296

 

THE HILL
— Trump on VP: ‘I haven’t made a final, final decision’ – Mark Hensch
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/287853-trump-on-vp-i-havent-made-a-final-final-decision
— Trump on ‘horrific’ France attack: ‘Here we go again’ – Mark Hensch
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287847-trump-bastille-day-terrorist-attack-horrific
— Trump postpones VP announcement in light of France attack – Jessie Hellmann
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287849-trump-postponing-vp-announcement-following-attacks-in
— Trump picks Pence as VP – Harper Neidig
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287737-trump-picks-pence-as-vp
— Republicans root for Pence as VP – Alexander Bolton
http://thehill.com/news/campaign/287660-republicans-root-for-pence-as-vp

 

CNN
— Trump pick shows power of family brain trust – Stephen Collinson
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/14/politics/donald-trump-mike-pence-vice-president-children/

 

CBS NEW YORK
— Republican Senator Tim Scott Says He’s Been Pulled Over 7 Times By Police In 1 Year
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/07/14/tim-scott-race-comments/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Ruth Ginsburg Apologizes for Criticizing Trump
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/us/politics/ruth-bader-ginsburg-donald-trump.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps shout at young people and at Hispanics that Trump is a racist.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/14/a-majority-of-young-people-and-hispanics-think-donald-trump-is-racist/
— OUTSTANDING: Republican platform turns 2013 RNC autopsy on its head – Dan Balz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republican-platform-turns-2013-rnc-autopsy-on-its-head/2016/07/14/cae7cbc0-49cb-11e6-bdb9-701687974517_story.html
— Donald Trump postpones VP announcement due to attack in southern France
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/07/14/donald-trump-postpones-vp-announcement-due-to-attack-in-southern-france/
— The very odd list of speakers at the Republican National Convention – Aaron Blake  (DIERSEN: While I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Republican candidates, elected officials, and party leaders always had a standing invitation to speak at TAPROOT events.  My critics/opponents disapproved of and/or looked down on all of those who spoke at TAPROOT events. My critics/opponents a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/14/the-very-odd-list-of-speakers-at-the-republican-national-convention/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The convention reflects the damage done to the GOP.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/07/14/the-convention-reflects-the-damage-done-to-the-gop/
— Justice Ginsburg says she regrets comments on Trump
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/07/14/justice-ginsburg-says-she-regrets-comments-on-trump/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Mike Pence Is Donald Trump’s Choice for Running Mate, GOP Official Says  Indiana governor’s name adds staunch social conservative to ticket – JANET HOOK
http://www.wsj.com/articles/mike-pence-is-donald-trumps-choice-for-running-mate-gop-official-says-1468516639
— Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Says She Regrets Criticizing Donald Trump  ‘Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate,’ she says – MARK H. ANDERSON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-ginsburg-regrets-criticizing-trump-1468506362
— Trying to Serve More Veterans Faster, VA Opens Door to Disability Fraud  Payouts soar as embattled department expands coverage and streamlines claims process, risking overpayments; act ‘like you have a screw loose’ – DANIEL HUANG
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trying-to-serve-more-veterans-faster-va-opens-door-to-disability-fraud-1468511504

 

BLOOMBERG
— Mustang Opens Lengthy Lead Over Camaro in Pony-Car Race – John Lear
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-14/mustang-opens-lengthy-lead-over-camaro-in-pony-car-race-chart

 

PHOENIX TIMES
— How John McCain and Ann Kirkpatrick Are Courting Latino Voters – GRISELDA NEVAREZ  (DIERSEN: What are your demographics? If a candidate would court those who share my demographics, that candidate would be viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned as being a racist, a bigot, and even worst things by Democrats and Democrat plants, by Libertarians and Libertarian plants, by Greens and Green plants, and by RINOs.)
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/how-john-mccain-and-ann-kirkpatrick-are-courting-latino-voters-8453935

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— New bill gives agencies more options to hire new talent – Sam Ufret (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://federalnewsradio.com/federal-headlines/2016/07/new-bill-gives-agencies-options-hire-new-talent/

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Trump’s Likely VP Pick Supports Shrinking the Federal Workforce, Performance-Based Pay Raises – Eric Katz  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government.  If they have to shrink it, they will get rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.  Measuring performance is extremely subjective.  Democrats use pay-for-performance to get rid of employees who are Republican, White, mail, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.govexec.com/management/2016/07/trumps-vp-pick-supports-shrinking-federal-workforce-and-performance-based-raises-civil-servants/129927/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— White House Watch: Trump 44%, Clinton 37%
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/white_house_watch

 

PROGRESS ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats say “Controversy Over Joe Walsh’s Threatening Tweet Spills Over Into 66th House District Race.”
http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2016/07/13/controversy-over-joe-walshs-watch-out-obama-tweet-spills-over-66th

July 14 Morning Edition

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FROM THE ARTICLE: Tim Schneider, the current Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, responded to Brady’s comments, writing: “Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady’s comments do not reflect the views or opinions of the current leadership of the Illinois Republican Party. Through the results of the March Primary, Illinois Republicans made their voices heard and believe that Donald Trump is best suited to take on Hillary Clinton and her decades of corruption, deceit, and liberal politics. The Illinois Republican Party is fully committed to supporting the Republican nominee, Donald Trump.”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/former-illinois-republican-party-chair-says-tump-cant-win-the-election.html

 

ABC7
— GOP CONVENTION FIGHT BREWING AS DELEGATES MULL GOING ROGUE – RYAN STRUYK
http://abc7chicago.com/news/gop-convention-fight-brewing-as-delegates-mull-going-rogue/1425611/

 

NBC5
— Clinton Ahead or Even in Midwest Battlegrounds  The two candidates are tied at 39 percent each in Ohio
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Polls-Clinton-Ahead-Or-Even-In-Midwest-Battlegrounds-Trump-386663131.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors WANT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM TO PROMOTE LGBTQ ACTIVITY, ABORTION, MASS/ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, POT, GAMBLING, RACE AND GENDER BASED PREFERENCE GIVING, ABOLITION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT, AND OTHER TERRIBLE THINGS, AND IF NOT THAT, SAY NOTHING ABOUT THE AFORESAID.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-why-the-republican-and-democratic-1468495623-htmlstory.html
— Hillary Clinton calls on Americans to reject ‘divisive’ Trump candidacy – Michael A. Memoli (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats focus on dividing those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-clinton-springfield-20160713-snap-story.html
— Duckworth ad rips Kirk for embellishing military record – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-tammy-duckworth-mark-kirk-attack-ad-story.html
— State: No unemployment benefits without posting resume – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: What are the top reasons why employers would not offer you a job?  For me, they are a) the adverse actions that my Democrat GAO superiors took against me including forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, not promoting me beyond GS-13, keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forcing me to take an $18,459 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) the adverse actions that my Democrat IRS superiors took against me including not promoting me beyond GS-12, disallowing my education deductions, and disallowing my partial day per diem claims, and c) the adverse actions that my Democrat Post Office superiors took against me including forcing me resign in 1969 and disallowing my sick leave requests.  Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois side with my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors against me.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-jobseekers-register-employment-service-0714-biz-20160713-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO, ON COOK COUNTY, ON ILLINOIS, AND ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Segregation still haunts CPS – Natalie Y. Moore, reporter for WBEZ and author of “The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-cps-segregation/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Daily Herald promotes Reboot Illinois and Politifact.  What if the Daily Herald promoted GOPUSA ILLINOIS?  Ever-increasingly, those who try to compete with GOPUSA ILLINOIS spend more and more and more money and/or force those who visit their websites and/or read their emails to look at more and more and more nasty advertising.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160713/news/160719551/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the Dail Herald shows that it exists to promote LGBTQ activity and the rest of the Democrat Party platform.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160714/discuss/160719566/

 

WGN RADIO
— Political analyst Chris Robling on Black Lives Matter protests: “All they are interested in is racial division” – PETER ZIMMERMAN
http://wgnradio.com/2016/07/12/political-analyst-chris-robling-on-black-lives-matter-protests-all-they-are-interested-in-is-racial-division/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats like tone of Clinton’s address – Bernard Schoenburg  (DIERSEN: AP reports that Clinton said that Trump is dangerous, divisive, and fear-mongering. Democrats are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20160713/bernard-schoenburg-democrats-like-tone-of-clintons-address
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use “Nuns on the Bus” to promote Clinton and the Democrat Party platform.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160713/nuns-on-bus-call-for-mending-gaps

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— “Pay Now Illinois” Coalition Files Lawsuit
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/pay-now-illinois-coalition-files-lawsuit

 

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Clinton slams Trump in Springfield
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32440139/hillary-clinton-makes-campaign-stop-in-springfield
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Clinton slammed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for sending what she calls an ugly message to America, referring to Trump’s promises to ban Muslims and deport eleven million illegal immigrants. “Imagine if he did not just have Twitter or cable news to go after his critics and opponents, but also the IRS or the military for that matter,” Clinton said. Clinton’s comments come as new polling data from Quinnipiac University shows Trump with the lead in key swing states, gaining ground thanks to voters who increasingly view Clinton as untrustworthy.)

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Per-mile road tax crashes in Illinois; but moves ahead in California – Dennis Byrne  (DIERSEN: Would a per-mile road tax benefit you?  I own six cars (1972 Chevy Corvette, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, and 2016 Ford Mustang), but I drive them extremely few miles because I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.)
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2016/07/per-mile-road-tax-crashes-in-illinois-but-moves-ahead-in-california/

 

WILL COUNTY NEWS
— Tell Gov. Rauner to ‘VETO’ the Muslim American Advisory Council – Steve Balich
http://willcountynews.com/2016/07/13/tell-gov-rauner-to-veto-the-muslim-american-advisory-council/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— RNC speaker list includes Donald Trump’s wife and children, Benghazi survivors – David Sherfinski
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/14/rnc-speaker-list-includes-donald-trump-wife-and-ch/
— House votes to expand ‘conscience’ protections for those opposed to abortion – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: What to you say to “Republican” party leaders in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois, their operatives, and their dupes who focus on destroying those like me who support the right-to-life plank in the Illinois Republican Party platform and in the Republican Party platform?  Should I write a book about the aforesaid?)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/13/abortion-conscience-protections-approved-in-house/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Ebony Magazine Editor: Hate Crimes Can’t Be Committed Against White People, Cops – Steve Guest
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/13/ebony-magazine-editor-hate-crimes-cant-be-committed-against-white-people-cops-video/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— CHRISTIAN YOUTH CHOIR LIKENED TO NAZIS, ISIS  ‘This church ticks every box on the Ugly Religious Fundamentalism checklist’ – BOB UNRUH  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois are fully aware that the more of the following that apply to you, the easier it is for them to liken you to Nazis: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, German national origin, Lutheran, rich, gun owner, and ancestors in America for a long time.  If you were me, how would you react to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who liken me to Nazis?)
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/christian-youth-choir-likened-to-nazis-isis/#!

 

THE HILL
— Trump’s ‘law-and-order’ gamble – Mike Lillis  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that they will have minorities riot and destroy America if Trump is elected.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/287635-trumps-law-and-order-gamble

 

CNN
— Conservatives split on Trump’s running mate – Mark Preston  (DIERSEN: Who leads the conservatives in Illinois, in your congressional district, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality?  I should write a book about those who lead the anti-conservatives in Illinois, in Congressional District 6, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton. By definition, leaders have religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/13/politics/donald-trump-vice-president-search-conservatives/

 

ABC NEWS
— Center Stage at GOP Convention: Dump Trump Vs Party Leaders – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/center-stage-gop-convention-dump-trump-party-leaders-40567189

 

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump may spell doom for vulnerable GOP senators.”
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/susceptible-republican-senators-up-for-election-continue-to-dodge-donald-trump/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republican Officials Brace for Chaos at Convention – JEREMY W. PETERS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/us/politics/republican-convention-issues.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS AND ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Hillary Clinton, at Site of Lincoln Speech, Laments G.O.P.’s Turn to Donald Trump – MATT FLEGENHEIMER
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/us/politics/hillary-clinton-race-speech.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites as being racists.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/opinion/a-history-of-white-delusion.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/opinion/blood-on-your-hands-too.html
— How Excessive Executive Pay Hurts Shareholders – Editorial
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/opinion/how-excessive-executive-pay-hurts-shareholders.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— RNC members still don’t know what Donald Trump has planned for the convention – Rebecca Sinderbrand
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/paloma/the-daily-trail/2016/07/13/the-daily-trail-rnc-members-still-don-t-know-what-donald-trump-has-planned-for-the-convention/5786c289cd96926bdf400f4a/
— Why highways have become the center of civil rights protest – Emily Badger
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/07/13/why-highways-have-become-the-center-of-civil-rights-protest/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— GOP Group Promotes a Platform That Avoids Hot-Button Issues  Group aims to replace 60-page document with a statement of principles that leaves out Donald Trump’s position on trade, gay marriage issue – REID J. EPSTEIN  (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs WANT EVERYTHING TO BE LEFT OUT OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM.  Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs WANT TO DESTROY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/republican-dissidents-to-challenge-platform-as-anti-gay-on-convention-floor-1468449084
— Trump Calls on Ginsburg to Resign From Supreme Court  Presumptive GOP presidential nominee says ‘her mind is shot,’ after she criticized his candidacy – BRENT KENDALL
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-calls-on-ginsburg-to-resign-from-supreme-court-1468444857
— Settlement of Syrian Refugees in the U.S. Accelerates  After a slow start, Obama administration’s annual goal of 10,000 arrivals is within reach – MIRIAM JORDAN
http://www.wsj.com/articles/settlement-of-syrian-refugees-in-the-u-s-accelerates-1468402205
— LOW INTEREST RATES: Sorry, You’re Just Going To Have to Save More Money – JASON ZWEIG
http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2016/07/13/sorry-youre-just-going-to-have-to-save-more-money%e2%80%8b/
— In Advanced Economies, Two-Thirds of Population Have Seen Incomes Stagnate, Study Shows  Report underscores damage done by financial crisis to economic advancement for half a billion people – JOSH ZUMBRUN
http://www.wsj.com/articles/in-advanced-economies-two-thirds-of-population-have-seen-incomes-stagnate-study-shows-1468450861

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: By her words, Clinton calls for anti-Whites to protest against Trump.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/07/13/hillary-clinton-race-springfield-trump/87030572/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: With days to go, GOP convention struggles with $6 million shortfall – Fredreka Schouten
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/2016/07/13/republican-convention-6-million-shortfall/87034814/
— Trump, Clinton both threaten Freedom of the Press – Carol E. Lee and Jeff Mason  (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents do?  My critics/opponents focus on a) stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and b) stopping everyone from reading those emails. My critics/opponents a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/07/14/trump-clinton-both-threaten-freedom-press-reporters-first-amendment-questions-white-house-correspondents-column/87027090/
— HARDCOPY EDITORIAL TITLE: Ginsburg’s bus league remarks hurt court credibility – Editorial
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/07/13/ginsburg-supreme-court-trump-ethics-editorials-debates/87050488/
— Police brace for days of protests in Cleveland – Trevor Hughes
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/07/13/cleveland-protests-trump-police-republican-convention/86996112/

 

NEWS TRIBUNE
— GAO report criticizes Energy Department’s handling of whistleblower complaints – LINDSAY WISE AND SAMMY FRETWELL (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government retaliated against me for blowing the whistle on political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.  Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents side with my Democrat superiors in the federal government.)
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/nation-world/national/article89476512.html

 

NPR
— Some Trump RNC Delegates Surprised About Paying Their Own Way To Cleveland – LAUREN CHOOLJIAN
http://www.npr.org/2016/07/14/485911005/some-trump-rnc-delegates-surprised-about-paying-their-own-way-to-cleveland

 

FED SMITH
— Federal Retirees Need To Tighten Belts While Current Employees Expect To See Pay Increases – Michael Wald  (DIERSEN: As time goes on, the negative impact of my Democrat GAO superiors’ success in wasting my career and forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old INCREASES.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/07/13/federal-retirees-need-to-tighten-belts-while-current-employees-expect-to-see-pay-increases/

July 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO, ON COOK COUNTY, ON ILLINOIS, AND ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: TRUMP CLAIMS 5,000 MURDERS IN CHICAGO DURING OBAMA PRESIDENCY – Diane Pathieu, Charles Thomas, and Ben Bradley  (DIERSEN: Because of underreporting, is it much more than 5,000?)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/donald-trump-in-chicago-indiana;-protesters-gather-outside-trump-tower/1423315/

 

NBC5
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO, ON COOK COUNTY, ON ILLINOIS, AND ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Chicago Corruption at Center of New Walking Tour in the City  Blago and George Ryan, Rosty and Mel, and rogues like Hinky Dink Kenna and Bathhouse John Coughlin– they’re all there – Phil Rogers
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-corruption-walking-tour-takes-center-stage-386706471.html

 

CBS2
— White Woman Walks In Black Neighborhood: I’m Sorry Black America – Audrina Bigos
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/12/white-woman-walks-in-black-neighborhood-im-sorry-black-america/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump turning ‘Party of Lincoln’ into ‘Party of Trump’ – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-hillary-clinton-springfield-speech-met-0714-20160713-story.html
— Donald Trump polling stronger with evangelicals than Mitt Romney four years ago; Trump seeks $10 million from former aide in disclosure case; Trump huddles with top VP candidates in Indiana; Hillary Clinton: The party of Lincoln is becoming the ‘party of Trump;’ Clinton attacks Trump for making shooting deaths ‘all about him’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-07132016-htmlstory.html
— Another school funding task force? Gov. Rauner, waste of time. – Kristen McQueary
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-rauner-school-funding-mcqueary-perspec-0714-jm-20160713-column.html
— House Republicans want auditor general removed, but Rauner mum – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-auditor-general-republicans-rauner-met-0714-20160713-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republicans file request for state auditor general’s removal – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/republicans-file-state-auditor-general-removal/
— Trump puts Chicago lunch guests on the spot – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sneed-trump-puts-chicago-lunch-guests-on-the-spot/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Rauner Signs Order Requiring Illinois To Give preference to Businesses Owned by Minorities, Women, and Disabled (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Rauner ran as a Republican and got elected as a Republican. If you get elected as a Republican, you obligate yourself to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.  The Republican Party platform calls for equal opportunity, that is, it opposes race and gender based preference giving.  Rauner should prosecute individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that discriminate based on race, gender, etc.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-looks-to-strengthen-minority-disadvantaged-businesses/
— Chicago urges protected status for Ecuadorean immigrants – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/chicago-urges-protected-status-for-ecuadorean-immigrants/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Clinton in Springfield: Trump is ‘dangerous,’ ‘divisive,’ ‘fear-mongering’ – AP  (DIERSEN: With Clinton saying this today, what will she and her spokespersons say about Trump as November 8 approaches?  Should Trump and his supporters start preparing now for anti-Trumps to harm them?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160713/NEWS02/160719911/clinton-in-springfield-trump-is-dangerous-divisive-fear-mongering
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Let’s do this now and reduce Chicago’s homeless population – MARK ANGELINI
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160713/OPINION/160709872/lets-do-this-now-and-reduce-chicagos-homeless-population

 

DAILY HERALD
— Challenge to Lake County coroner’s candidacy upheld by electoral board – Mick Zawislak
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160713/news/160719547/
— Carpentersville man on probation for marijuana conviction faces new marijuana trafficking charges – Harry Hitzeman
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160713/news/160719608/

 

WTTW
— Trump Delegates Sound Off on Republican Convention – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/13/trump-delegates-sound-republican-convention

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Illinois GOP reaffirms support for Trump – TONY ARNOLD
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-gop-reaffirms-support-trump#stream/0
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois Republican Party seems to be changing its tone about Donald Trump’s candidacy – at least a little bit. When the Illinois Republican Party appointed delegates to the national convention – they picked some people who have been vocal in opposing Donald Trump’s candidacy. Governor Bruce Rauner won’t talk about Trump – or the presidential campaign. And other top Illinois Republicans are skipping the convention – and have said they won’t support Trump. These actions led some Trump delegates like Anthony Anderson to say they’re also skipping the conventions, out of protest. ANDERSON: I realize Illinois is a blue state, but for Pete’s sake, they’re not even lifting a finger. In response – the state Republican Party released an unusually direct statement (LINK?) supporting Donald Trump…and highlighting the party’s connections to the Trump campaign.)

 

WMAY
— Rauner Signs Order To Boost Minority, Female Businesses (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Rauner ran as a Republican and got elected as a Republican. If you get elected as a Republican, you obligate yourself to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.  The Republican Party platform calls for equal opportunity, that is, it opposes race and gender based preference giving. Rauner should prosecute individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that discriminate based on race, gender, etc.)
http://www.wmay.com/2016/07/13/rauner-signs-order-to-boost-minority-female-businesses/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Minority- and female-owned businesses could have an easier time getting state contracts under an executive order signed by Governor Bruce Rauner. The initiative could include the creation of more “sheltered markets,” where certain state requests for bids are set aside for businesses owned by women, minorities or persons with disabilities. Rauner says those groups often have less opportunity to fully participate in the state economy.)

 

WSIL TV
— Ginsburg’s public Trump critique raises ethical quandaries – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32438291/ginsburgs-public-trump-critique-raises-ethical-quandaries

 

MADISON RECORD
— GOP lawmakers file resolution to remove Mautino amidst state, federal investigations – John Breslin
http://madisonrecord.com/stories/510958584-gop-lawmakers-file-resolution-to-remove-mautino-amidst-state-federal-investigations

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Would Ruth Bader Ginsburg have to recuse herself if Donald Trump wins?  Comments cause political firestorm – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/would-ruth-bader-ginsburg-have-to-recuse-herself-if-donald-trump-wins

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Legislators call for auditor general’s resignation at Chicago gathering  15 lawmakers sponsor resolution for Mautino’s removal – RACHEL RODGERS
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/07/13/legislators-call-for-auditor-generals-resignation-at-chicago-gathering/a8xj2gv/

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County board, sheriff begin FY2017 budget talks 1 year after public fight – NATHAN LURZ
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/07/12/dupage-county-board-sheriff-begin-fy2017-budget-talks-1-year-after-public-fight/ai6m9ea/

 

DEPAULIA
— Democrats, allies rally against Trump in Loop – Brenden Moore
http://depauliaonline.com/2016/07/12/dems-allies-rally-trump-loop/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Unlikely alliances form in opposing Hillary Clinton in Springfield
http://ilnews.org/8688/unlikely-alliances-form-in-opposing-hillary-clinton-in-springfield/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— General Assembly – Adults are in the room – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/general-assembly-adults-are-in-the-room/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This morning, several legislators held a press conference in Chicago calling for the removal of the Illinois Auditor General.  They filed a House Joint Resolution to initiate the process. “Auditor General Mautino is not able to perform his duties with the trust and confidence that Illinoisans deserve,” Rep. Kay said. “If he will not do the right thing on his own and step aside, we have a responsibility as the people’s elected representatives to hold him accountable,” Add Rep. Ives  The people of Illinois are witnessing first-hand what Benjamin Franklin’s answer to that famous question of  “what kind of government did you give us”, really means.  “A republic if you can keep it.”  This, ladies and gentlemen, is how you keep it!  Action by responsible people elected and entrusted to take action based on the best interest of the state, not themselves. We thank each and every one of them for doing the right thing!)
— Auditor General Frank Mautino facing House Joint Resolution for his removal. – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/auditor-general-frank-mautino-facing-house-joint-resolution-for-his-removal/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: ILLINOIS IS LOSING PRIME WORKING-AGE ADULTS  BLS data show that Illinois had a net loss of 354,000 adults over the last decade from its prime working-age adult population (ages 25 to 54), with 290,000 of that loss attributable to migration rather than mortality. This is a troubling sign that indicates a weak economy – and the loss of adult taxpayers and their children. – Michael Lucci (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run Illinois focus on driving Republicans out of Illinois, and especially those who are Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time because they are more likely to stay Republican.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-is-losing-prime-working-age-adults/

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rauner Acts to Give Preferences to Minority, Women & Disabled-Owned Businesses – Cal Skinner  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Rauner ran as a Republican and got elected as a Republican. If you get elected as a Republican, you obligate yourself to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.  The Republican Party platform calls for equal opportunity, that is, it opposes race and gender based preference giving.  Rauner should prosecute individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that discriminate based on race, gender, etc.)
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/07/13/rauner-acts-to-give-preferences-to-minority-women-disabled-owned-businesses/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HULTGREN: “NO ONE SHOULD BE FORCED TO PARTICIPATE IN ABORTION”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/hultgren-no-one-should-be-forced-to-participate-in-abortion-video.html
— TREASON: FORMER IL REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIR SAYS TRUMP CAN’T WIN, HILLARY BETTER ALTERNATIVE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/former-illinois-republican-party-chair-says-tump-cant-win-the-election.html
— STATE REP. KAY FILES RESOLUTION TO REMOVE MAUTINO FROM OFFICE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/state-rep-kay-files-resolution-to-remove-mautino-from-office.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— TREASON: Former state GOP chairman Pat Brady: Trump can’t win, Hillary better alternative
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/13/former-state-gop-chairman-trump-cant-win-hillary-better-alternative/

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— Chicago Muslims Outraged by Anti-ISIS Cartoon in Local Paper – Jim Hoft
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/07/chicago-muslims-outraged-anti-isis-cartoon-local-paper/

 

FREEDOM OUTPOST AND PATRIOTS 1776
— Sharia: Illinois To Create Official State Government Muslim Council  (DIERSEN: From the West Suburban Patriots: VETO Illinois – SB574 (Muslim Advisory Council)  FOLKS, YOU HAVE TO CALL Governor Bruce Rauner’s office: (217) 782-0244  or (312) 814-2121 and give your opinion on this bill  You can also email him at: gov.goca@illinois.gov  Here’s a letter one of our patriots wrote to the Governor: Please Veto SB 574  Article One, Section three of the Illinois constitution contains a clause that says NO PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN BY LAW TO ANY RELIGION. I would argue all day long the creation of a muslim advisory council gives preference to Islam and therefore violates the Illinois constitution; since one can only be a muslim if he/she is an practitioner of Islam.  The muslim advisory council could easily be called Islamic American advisory council, because the religion of Islam is where muslim guidance will come from, Islamic doctrine and shariah  ARTICLE 1, SECTION 3. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM  The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination, shall forever be guaranteed, and no person shall be denied any civil or political right, privilege or capacity, on account of his religious opinions; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be construed to dispense with oaths or affirmations, excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of the State. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship against his consent, nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship. ~ (Source: Illinois Constitution.)  If the state proposed advisory council was called the Christian American advisory council Act, the screams from the left would be deafening. Gov Rauner, there is a very sound reason why no other state has such a muslim advisory council, it’s because such a law violates every “separation of church and state” type clauses contained in every state constitution…. just as it will be contrary to the one enshrined within the Illinois constitution.  Respecting the Illinois constitution isn’t optional…  Mr Governor, it’s your duty to VETO SB 574, the “muslim American Advisory council Act ”, you must uphold the rule of law!)
http://www.patriots1776.com/index.php/politics1/sharia-illinois-to-create-official-state-government-muslim-council
http://freedomoutpost.com/sharia-illinois-to-create-official-state-government-muslim-council/

 

GOPUSA
— Dallas Police Chief Tells Politicians ‘Step Up’  (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican?  Too what extend do Republican officials in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct “step up” for the traditional family, right to life, immigration, and the other planks in Illinois Republican Party platform?  Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12411
— Will Hillary Ditch Black Lives Matter? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12396
— Ryan’s request to cut off Clinton intel briefings denied
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12424
— ‘Never Trump’ continues to wage delegate battle
http://www.gopusa.com/never-trump-continues-to-wage-delegate-battle/

 

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Anti-Trumpers Turn Their Lonely Eyes to John Kasich
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/07/13/anti_trumpers_turn_their_lonely_eyes_to_john_kasich
— Hillary’s Race Speech Ripped to Shreds
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/07/13/hillary_s_race_speech_ripped_to_shreds

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— HANNITY SMACKS GRETCHEN CARLSON IN FOX NEWS SEX CASE ‘So why did you stay after such ‘harassment’ asking for more airtime?’  (DIERSEN: Hannity sides with Fox News against Carlson.  My critics/opponents side with my critics/opponents against me.)
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/hannity-smacks-gretchen-carlson-in-fox-news-sex-case/#!

 

DAILY CALLER
— Obama Mentions Himself 45 Times During Memorial Speech For Dallas Officers – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/12/obama-mentions-himself-45-times-during-memorial-speech-for-dallas-officers/

 

BREITBART
— Black Lives Matter Mob Threatens Fox News Reporter – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/07/11/black-lives-matter-mob-threatens-fox-news-reporter/
— Anniversary of Sandra Bland’s Death Raises Tension Amid War on Cops – LANA SHADWICK
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2016/07/13/anniversary-sandra-blands-death-raises-tension-amid-war-cops/

 

TOWNHALL
— Hume: To Obama, Racism in America ‘Has a White Face, Never a Black Face’ – Leah Barkoukis  (DIERSEN: Anti-Whites love Hume.)
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2016/07/13/hume-to-obama-racism-always-has-a-white-face-never-a-black-face-n2192198
— The Future for the Real American Dreamers – Allen West
http://townhall.com/columnists/allenwest/2016/07/13/the-future-for-the-real-american-dreamers-n2192298

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Hillary Clinton Warns: Trump Could Use Military, IRS To Punish Critics and Opponents – Ian Schwartz  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government.  I should write a book about how the Democrats who run the federal government use the federal government “to punish critics and opponents.”)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/07/13/hillary_clinton_warns_trump_could_use_military_irs_to_punish_critics_and_opponents.html

 

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— Cultural Marxists Employ Terror Tactics, Violence to Intimidate Trump Supporters  (DIERSEN: Who are the cultural marxists in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
http://americanfreepress.net/cultural-marxists-employ-terror-tactics-violence-to-intimidate-trump-supporters/

 

TPM
— RNC Chair: Trump’s White, Male VP Frontrunners Are Diverse! – KRISTIN SALAKY  (DIERSEN: How bad are your demographics?  My demographics are terrible.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes take every opportunity that they can to remind those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors that I am Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, old (67), rich, a gun owner, that my ancestors have been in America since the 1840s, that I am 100% German national origin, that I was baptized, raised and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, that I am a retired federal employee, that I avoided the draft, that etc.)
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/reince-diversity-of-experience
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With Donald Trump’s reported vice presidential prospects all white men, RNC chair Reince Priebus wants people to focus on another type of diversity: the diversity of experience. In an interview Wednesday, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer questioned Priebus about previous comments he made hoping Trump’s veep hopefuls would be “diverse.” When Blitzer asked him if he was disappointed that no people of color or women made the cut, Priebus said that is not what diversity means to Trump. “Well, I know that all of those things are on the table and I think it also comes down to who he thinks is most compatible, and who would be best for our country,” Priebus said. “There is also diversity of experience, and sometimes something that would be beneficial that I think he is also looking at. He has been pretty clear that having experience in matters in both governing in Washington and your state as an executive, he talked about foreign policy experience as another issue to be thought about and discussed. So diversity from Donald Trump as an outsider, a successful businessman, is these choices that he is looking at.” Blitzer followed up to see if this was the type of diversity Priebus had in mind when he made his comments and Priebus doubled down on the comments. “Look, for each presidential candidate, the diversity that you seek in the spot that you’re, you know, the vice presidential spot can be a lot of things,” he said. “It can be all of the above, experience, gender, race, that is an important ingredient.” Trump’s veep finalists reportedly include New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R). Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), one of the only women discussed, took herself out of the running earlier this month.)

 

POLITICO
— RNC races to stamp out anti-Trump rebellion  Reince Priebus loyalists try to stop delegates who want to rip nomination away on national TV. – Alex Isenstadt, Kyle Cheney and Shane Goldmacher
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/republican-national-convention-minority-report-225511
— Clinton on Trump: Even ‘the killing of people is somehow all about him’ – Nolan D. McCaskill
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/clinton-trump-illinois-speech-225485

 

THE HILL
— Clinton goes back on the attack against Trump – Rebecca Savransky
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287566-clinton-hits-on-trump-we-need-a-president-who-can-help
— Black Lives Matter needs some tough love from Obama – Gregory J. Wallance
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/287598-black-lives-matter-needs-some-tough-love-from-obama

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats say that non-Democrats are haters.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-b-keegan/far-right-co-opts-tragedy_b_10970158.html

 

MCCLATCHY NEWS DC
— Lawmakers move to block flights to Cuba – FRANCO ORDONEZ
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/article89315807.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Most Americans Hold Grim View of Race Relations, Poll Finds – GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/us/most-americans-hold-grim-view-of-race-relations-poll-finds.html
— For Whites Sensing Decline, Donald Trump Unleashes Words of Resistance – NICHOLAS CONFESSORE  (DIERSEN: Because minorities overwhelmingly vote for Democrats, Democrats focus on getting rid of Whites.  If you want to get rid of Whites, that is, if you are a racist, vote for Democrats.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/us/politics/donald-trump-white-identity.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Clinton lambastes Trump as unfit to lead a country dealing with race, violence – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/clinton-lambastes-trump-as-unfit-to-lead-a-country-dealing-with-race-violence/2016/07/13/acb877c0-48ff-11e6-bdb9-701687974517_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Republican Dissidents to Challenge Platform as Anti-Gay on Convention Floor  Group aims to replace 60-page document with a short statement of principles that also leaves out Donald Trump’s position on trade – REID J. EPSTEIN  ((DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs always want to destroy the Republican Party by making its platform more like the Democrat Party platform, the Libertarian Party platform, and the Green Party platform.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/republican-dissidents-to-challenge-platform-as-anti-gay-on-convention-floor-1468449084
— Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Locked in Tight Race in Ohio and Iowa, Polls Find  Democratic candidate holds 9-point lead in Pennsylvania – LAURA MECKLER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-are-neck-and-neck-in-ohio-and-iowa-polls-find-1468429268

 

BLOOMBERG
— Republican Party Chairman Calls for Unity Behind Donald Trump  “Let’s not lose sight of the stakes of this election,” he told the RNC’s 168 members. – John McCormick and Mark Niquette
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-13/republican-party-chairman-calls-for-unity-behind-donald-trump

 

MARKET WATCH
— How saving too much can make your retirement less satisfying  Being overly frugal and having no fun dulls the Golden Years – Chuck Jaffe
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-saving-too-much-can-make-your-retirement-less-satisfying-2016-07-13

 

ATLANTIC JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— RNC counsel: Without rule change, pledged GOP delegates must vote for Donald Trump – Jim Galloway
http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/07/13/rnc-counsel-without-rule-change-pledged-gop-delegates-must-vote-for-donald-trump/

 

TIME MAGAZINE
— As a Gay Republican, I Cannot Defend the GOP Platform – James Richardson  (DIERSEN: Promoting LGBTQ activity is the top priority for LGBTQ individuals, LGBTQ organizations, LGBTQ companies, LGBTQ governments, and LGBTQ countries.)
http://time.com/4405018/gop-platform-lgbt-issues/

 

COSMOPOLITAN
— What 3 Women Leading the RNC Think About Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton  The thirtysomething women explain why they stand behind Donald Trump. – Prachi Gupta
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/news/a61119/women-rnc-leaders-2016-election/

 

GUARDIAN
— Unity at the Republican convention? Forget about it – Jamie Weinstein
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/13/republican-convention-cleveland-donald-trump-unity

 

DAILY MAIL
— Official Republican platform will include Trump’s border wall with Mexico – GEOFF EARLE
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3688381/Official-Republican-platform-include-Trump-s-border-wall-Mexico.html

 

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— Group Plans to Audit the IRS – MICHAEL COHN  (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years.)
http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-practice/group-plans-to-audit-the-irs-78661-1.html

 

GRANT THORNTON
— Grant Thornton hires GAO veteran Linda Miller to strengthen Public Sector Fraud Risk Assessment team  (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 level (currently $92,632-$120,427).  I became a CPA in 1979, a Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, a licensed CPA in 1982, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160713005256/en/Grant-Thornton-hires-GAO-veteran-Linda-Miller
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: Linda S. Miller has joined Grant Thornton LLP as a director in its Public Sector Fraud Risk Assessment practice. Miller, a veteran of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), will serve public-sector clients seeking to assess and reduce the risk of fraud. “We’re pleased to welcome Linda to Grant Thornton’s Fraud Risk Assessment team,” said Carlos Otal, national managing partner of Grant Thornton’s Public Sector. “Linda’s GAO experience and thorough understanding of strategies for preventing, detecting and responding to fraud will be a tremendous asset to our government clients.” Miller was assistant director of Forensic Audits and Investigative Service at the GAO for the past 10 years. She led the development of A Framework for Managing Fraud Risks in Federal Programs, the first-ever guidance for federal program managers to help them proactively manage fraud risk and prevent the occurrence of fraud. Miller’s efforts led to the recent passage of the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act of 2015, which requires federal agencies to take steps to reduce fraud and establish better internal controls. In addition to her tenure at the GAO, Miller has served as adjunct professor at George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration since 2013. She was a member of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Rowing Team from 1996 to 2000, competing in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Miller received a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University and a master’s degree in public policy from the university’s Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration.)

July 13 Morning Edition

WBEZ
— Some Illinois Trump Delegates Skipping Convention In Protest Of State Republican Party – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/_/some-illinois-trump-delegates-skipping-convention-in-protest-of-state-republican-party/12dccfd9-c948-4c29-a2bf-890827ea9afe
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some Illinois delegates for Donald Trump are not going to go to the Republican National Convention next week to nominate their candidate. They say their decision is at least in part because of the tepid support Trump has received from the Illinois Republican Party. Rich Nordstrom was elected to be a delegate for Donald Trump by almost 25,000 voters in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Nordstrom is the mayor of Galva, Ill., a town of about 3,000 people between Peoria and Moline, Ill. Nordstrom is enthusiastic about Trump as the Republican nominee for president, but he’s not so enthusiastic about going to the Republican National Convention next week, where delegates like him are supposed to cast a vote to officially name Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee. He said he was let down when he heard a lot of his own fellow Illinois Republicans won’t be there. Gov. Bruce Rauner, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and a few congressmen from Illinois have said they won’t go to the convention. Some of those top-ranking Illinois Republicans have been vocal in saying they won’t endorse Trump. “Now that we finally have a Republican governor after years of not having one, then basically kind of blowing off the convention – I thought it was kind of a letdown, a slap in the face,” Nordstrom said of Rauner. Nordstrom added that time and money also are a factor for why he may skip the convention. Delegates have to pay their own way to the convention. Nordstrom said he didn’t get a room at the hotel where the Illinois delegation is staying earlier, thinking the price of about $300 dollars per night was too much for him. Now, he said, he’s finding prices are closer to $500 a night. Nordstrom said he’ll see how he feels on Sunday – the day before the convention starts – while keeping his eye on rooms available on AirBnb. Although he’s quick to note he’s not excited about the prospects of sharing a room. Anthony Anderson is another Trump delegate. The Joliet resident was elected to represent Illinois’ 11th Congressional District in Cleveland to vote for Trump. Anderson said he is not going to the convention out of protest of the Illinois state Republican Party not supporting Trump. “There’s absolutely no room for me to change my mind for the simple fact I’ve thought long and hard,” he said. “I just don’t like what I see; what I see is a delegation that’s ready to go to Cleveland and undermine the process, at least so far as the Illinois delegation is concerned.” Anderson pointed out that the former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, Pat Brady, said he won’t ever support Trump. “A former party chairman is going to go to Cleveland, Ohio and do everything he can to undermine the process and make the Illinois delegation look bad; and it really will make the Illinois delegation look bad and tattered,” Anderson said. “I’m not going to undermine the candidate,” Brady said of Anderson’s comments. “I’ve been a Republican for 45 years. I’m going to try to help the party and I think Donald Trump is going to be a trainwreck for the Republican Party.” Brady won election to be a delegate for Ohio Gov. John Kasich, which means Brady has to vote for Kasich at the convention. Brady said he’s not happy to hear Trump delegates like Anderson are skipping the convention – but he also acknowledges that their absence helps his cause of trying to stop Trump from receiving the Republican nomination. “If 10 percent of the delegates don’t show up or don’t get viable replacements or valid replacements, I think his nomination could be in jeopardy,” Brady said. “I would think that that’s pretty unlikely,” said John Fogarty, the general counsel for the Illinois Republican Party. Fogarty said the party already knows at least five delegates who are not attending. And there could be more. A party spokesman said things are still in flux. Party leaders are trying to contact alternate delegates who won election in March. “Delegate and alternate delegate vacancies are routine and occur nationwide every Presidential election cycle,” Illinois Republican Party spokesman Aaron DeGroot said in a statement. But the party had no comment on criticisms from its own delegation about its own party not supporting Trump. Fogarty says when Trump delegates fail to show up in Cleveland, the odds for people like Pat Brady to prevent Trump from becoming the nominee are better – but he said they’re still very long odds to overcome.)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Blagojevich portrayed as model prisoner – Jason Meisner  (DIERSEN: Are/were a model employee?  I was not.  To be a model employee in the federal government, you must a) be a Democrat, b) help your superiors carry out the Democrat Party platform, c) help your superiors retain and promote their employees who are Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger, and d) help your superiors get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-rod-blagojevich-sentencing-met-20160712-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville’s population grows more diverse – Genevieve Bookwalter  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that none of my grade school or high school classmates were minorities.  I attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962, and Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966.  They would use the aforesaid to hint/imply/argue/shout that I am a racist.  What do you say to my critics/opponents, to their operatives, and to their dupes?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-housing-voucher-st-0713-20160712-story.html
— You can lose out just being associated with pot – Ben Steverman  (DIERSEN: If you want to damage your body, if you want to make yourself unemployable, and/or if you want to become a ward of the state, GO AHEAD AND SNOKE POT.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-pot-a26273b8-4506-11e6-a76d-3550dba926ac-20160708-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Dozens allege police brutality, hostility at Justice Department forum in Uptown – Marwa Eltagouri
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-public-forum-cpd-justice-department-20160712-story.html
— No, Bernie Sanders supporters won’t flock to Donald Trump – Jennifer Rubin  (DIERSEN: The following will not flock to Trump: those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-bernie-sanders-supporters-20160713-story.html
— Bernie Sanders a traitor? Yes, in a world of absolutes – Rex Huppke
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-sanders-clinton-endorsement-huppke-20160713-story.html
— Judge faces Donald Trump attorneys in move to block Trump University testimony
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-university-lawsuit-testimony-20160713-story.html
— Foss Park District picks gambling vendor that employs board member – Frank S. Abderholden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-new-gambling-machine-company-north-chicago-st-0712-20160712-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

— Kasich to boost Illinois Republicans: Helping Kirk, Durkin – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-kasich-to-boost-illinois-republicans-helping-kirk-durkin/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Criminals praise Blagojevich.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/fellow-inmates-praise-the-gov/

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: Are you being double-taxed for mosquito control? – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160713/news/160719667/#autoplay
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Only one creature on this planet is so loathed that Illinois created special taxing districts to combat its presence. While the pesky mosquito lacks size, it can pack a pretty significant wallop for suburban taxpayers, especially for some who are paying multiple agencies to battle the bugs. “Why am I paying for two mosquito abatements? That seems like government bloat,” said Wheaton resident Mary Ann Vitone. “There shouldn’t be duplication like that here.”  Vitone lives within the Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District, a 22-square-mile swath of central DuPage County where $425,578 was spent last year to control the mosquito population, or $19,344 per square mile. She also lives in Milton Township, which spent an additional $48,066 total to fight the pests, according to agency financial reports. Some Carol Stream residents might be paying taxes for three different agencies to ward off mosquitoes. The village spent $76,063 last year, Bloomingdale Township spent $166,980, and the West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District spent $163,051. And they aren’t the only ones. In Glen Ellyn, some taxpayers are paying for double coverage from Milton Township and the Glen Ellyn Mosquito Abatement District.)

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Gretchen Carlson: Roger Ailes’ harassment was ‘continuous’  Lawyers ask case to be moved to federal arbitration – Dylan Byers
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/entertainment/gretchen-carlson-roger-ailes-harassment-was-continuous

 

THE SOUTHERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Southern promotes pot.  If you promote pot, you are anti-religious, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, and anti-American.  If you promote pot, you want people a) to damage their bodies, b) to make themselves unemployable, and/or c) to make them a ward of the state.)
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/in-southern-illinois-patients-struggle-to-obtain-medical-marijuana-certification/article_55658bab-6e2f-509a-91fb-8df61e579474.html

 

CHICAGO NOW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “What an embarrassing time to be a Republican.”
http://www.chicagonow.com/politics-now/2016/07/what-an-embarrassing-time-to-be-a-republican/

 

POLITIFACT ILLINOIS
— Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois family incomes lower today than 17 years ago – Matt Dietrich
http://www.politifact.com/illinois/statements/2016/jul/13/bruce-rauner/gov-bruce-rauner-says-illinois-family-incomes-lowe/

 

ILLINOIS MIRROR
— Chicago Tribune’s Kim Geiger Misleads on Rauner’s School Funding Commission Presser – Brittany Clingen
http://www.illinoismirror.com/chicago-tribunes-kim-geiger-misleads-on-rauners-school-funding-commission-presser/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Chicago media provided new levels of embarrassment at the press conference held by Governor Bruce Rauner on July 12. After announcing the formation of a bipartisan commission that will attempt to change the state’s controversial education funding formula, Gov. Rauner opened the floor to questions, saying: “With that, I’m going to open it up to questions, and I’ll say this: I realize there are a lot of topics people are gonna want to talk about. I will ask today—I’ll be with you tomorrow and I’ll be with you the next day here in Chicago with the press, so we can talk about other things on other days—I’d ask that your questions be about education today.” This didn’t prevent ABC 7‘s Charles Thomas and NBC 5‘s Mary Ann Ahern from almost immediately and repeatedly disregarding the Governor’s request and questioning Rauner about Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee whom Rauner has said he won’t endorse. At the time of Gov. Rauner’s press conference, Trump was in Chicago hosting a fundraiser. “I’ve said everything I’m going to say about the presidential race,” Rauner responded. Ahern, in particular, pressed Gov. Rauner about the topics of Trump and Indiana Governor Mike Pence, a potential vice presidential pick, several more times, and seemed indignant when the Governor declined to discuss a topic he’s already addressed and that was not at all related to the reason for the Q&A session: the new commission tasked with revamping the state’s education funding formula. It was painfully evident that certain members of the media were far more interested in backing Rauner into a corner and getting a controversial and spin-able sound bite on the presidential race than they were in discussing a more equitable school funding formula, an issue that will have a significant impact on the schoolchildren of Illinois, particularly those who live in low-income districts. It gets worse, though. The award for most irresponsible and misleading journalist of the day goes not to Thomas or Ahern but to the Chicago Tribune’s Kim Geiger for her piece summarizing the press conference.)

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Chicago’s Collapse Has Begun – Michael Bargo, Jr.
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/07/chicagos_collapse_has_begun.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republican platform mixes in Donald Trump ideas on immigration, trade – Seth McLaughlin
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/12/republican-platform-mixes-in-donald-trump-ideas-on/

 

TOWNHALL
— Newest GOP Platform Draft Accepts Trump’s Wall – Cortney O’Brien Cortney O’Brien
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/07/12/rnc-platform-includes-trump-proposals-n2192021

 

GOPUSA
— ‘Never Trump’ continues to wage delegate battle
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12452
— The War on Cops
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12398
— Higher health risks for homosexuals (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, you are viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned if you do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12006

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— WHAT IF TRUMP ACTUALLY WINS? – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/07/12/what-if-trump-actually-wins/

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Trump Fall Campaign Key: Law And Order Verses The Elite – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/23566-trump-fall-campaign-key-law-and-order-verses-elite

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— GOP draft platform will include Trump’s proposed border wall
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/07/12/gop-draft-platform-will-include-trumps-proposed-border-wall.html

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— OBAMA’S SHAMEFUL BLACK LIVES MATTER SPEECH IN DALLAS – Daniel Greenfield
http://www.frontpagemag.com/point/263480/obamas-shameful-black-lives-matter-speech-dallas-daniel-greenfield

 

NEWSMAX
— Why Is Bernie Sanders’ Favorite Legislation in GOP Platform? – John Gizzi
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/glass-steagall-banking-act-reinstatement/2016/07/12/id/738329/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Perhaps the most unexpected — and, inarguably, the strangest — development in the crafting of the Republican Party platform this week has been the call for reinstatement of the Glass-Steagall Banking Act of 1933.  Meeting at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, the Government Reform Subcommittee of the GOP Platform Committee voted to include in the party platform restoration of Glass-Steagall — landmark legislation that separated risky trading and investment from traditional banking activities such as business lending and consumer finance after it was passed in 1933.)

 

THE BLAZE
— Sean Hannity Grills Former Miss Alabama For Saying Dallas Gunman Was a ‘Martyr’ – Tre Goins-Phillips
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/13/sean-hannity-grills-former-miss-alabama-for-saying-dallas-gunman-was-a-martyr/

 

FAMILY SECURUITY MATTERS
— IRS “Security” Program Can’t Stop $3.1 Billion Scam – JUDICIAL WATCH
http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/detail/irs-security-program-cant-stop-31-billion-scam

 

FREE BEACON
— Rep. Bobby Rush Paid Wife $550K From Campaign Funds, Kicked $190K to Church He Founded  Social services arm of church received $14 million in government grants in recent years – Joe Schoffstall
http://freebeacon.com/politics/rep-bobby-rush-paid-wife-550k-campaign-funds-kicked-190k-church-founded/

 

THE HILL
— GOP platform gets Trump-ified – Jonathan Easley
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/287478-gop-platform-gets-trump-ified

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Republican Platform Set To Include Trump’s Border Wall – Nick Visser
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gop-platform-border-wall-trump_us_5785a387e4b08608d3322c02

 

POLITICO
— Trump on Ginsburg: ‘Her mind is shot — resign!’ – Nick Gass
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/trump-ruth-bader-ginsburg-resign-225460
— Giuliani to speak at GOP convention – Alex Isenstadt
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/rudy-giuliani-republican-convention-225459
— National poll: Trump tightens gap with Clinton – Nick Gass
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/poll-clinton-trump-who-is-ahead-225470

 

CNN
— Anti-Trump effort slow to start in Cleveland – Tom LoBianco  (DIERSEN: The more that the following who protest against Trump, the more votes that Trump will get: those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/13/politics/rnc-rules-fight-trump/
— Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg intensifies criticism of Trump: ‘He is a faker’ – Joan Biskupic
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/12/politics/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-donald-trump-faker/index.html

 

CBS MIAMI
— Poll Finds Young Adults View Trump As Racist  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at young adults and at everyone else that Republicans are racists.  Democrats especially shout at young adults and at everyone else that Republicans who are Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time are racists.  Ever-increasingly, constructively, Democrats call for violence against the aforesaid.)
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/07/13/poll-finds-younger-voters-view-trump-as-racist/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Is Donald Trump Winning? Among Whites and Men, for Sure – NATE COHN and TONI MONKOVIC
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/upshot/is-donald-trump-winning-among-whites-and-men-for-sure.html
— Polls in 3 Crucial States Show Donald Trump Improving – ALAN RAPPEPORT
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/us/politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-polls-swing-states.html
— OUTSTANDING: Emerging Republican Platform Goes Far to the Right – JEREMY W. PETERS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/politics/republican-convention-issues.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps and anti-Republicans hope that Trump loses in November and that will result in RINOs successfully getting rid of the following: those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/opinion/the-gop-partys-over.html
— Donald Trump Is Right About Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Editorial
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/opinion/donald-trump-is-right-about-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg.html
— ‘They Will Not Drive Us Apart’ – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs focus on dividing those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/opinion/they-will-not-drive-us-apart.html
— G.O.P.’s Brightest Stars Not in the Mix as Donald Trump Picks a Running Mate – ALEXANDER BURNS  (DIERSEN: Who are the Republican Party’s brightest stars in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  Anti-Republicans hint/imply/argue/shout that Republican stars should not be Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/politics/donald-trump-vice-president.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans ask “Can Paul Ryan Still Sell the G.O.P. Agenda?”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/politics/paul-ryan-republican-convention.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: United Ws Stand.  Threatened, We Revert to Groups – Amanda Taub  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs threaten members of the following groups: Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/police-shootings-race.html
— Donald Trump Calls Ruth Bader Ginsburg, His Critic, a ‘Disgrace’ – MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MAGGIE HABERMAN  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are a disgrace.  Should I write a book about them?)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/politics/ruth-bader-ginsburg-donald-trump-criticism.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Donald Trump Wants an Attack Dog as His Running Mate  The candidate calls Mike Pence, Newt Gingrich and Chris Christie his top picks – MONICA LANGLEY and JANET HOOK  (DIERSEN: Who are the attack dogs in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois.  Of course, needless-to-say, attack dogs hint/imply/argue/shout that they are operatives for those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.  I should write a book about a) those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois and b) those who hint/imply/argue/shout that they are attack dogs for the aforesaid.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-wants-an-attack-dog-as-his-running-mate-1468366627
— The Democratic Platform’s Sharp Left Turn  This isn’t Bill Clinton’s party anymore. It isn’t even Barack Obama’s. – WILLIAM A. GALSTON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-democratic-platforms-sharp-left-turn-1468363295
— Obama Calls for Unity in Visit to Dallas  As city prepares to bury five slain officers, president says tragedy has reopened longtime racial divides – CAROL E. LEE, DAN FROSCH and ALEJANDRO LAZO
http://www.wsj.com/articles/obama-heads-to-dallas-to-call-for-unity-1468331261
— Time to End the Demonizing of Police  Two years of corrosive rhetoric about racist cops, based on falsehoods—with disastrous effects. – HEATHER MAC DONALD
http://www.wsj.com/articles/time-to-end-the-demonizing-of-police-1468363042
— FRONT PAGE: GOP Platform Panel Moves Toward Trump’s Positions on Trade, Immigration  Committee adopts ‘America First’ trade language, tougher stand on illegal immigration and China relations – REID J. EPSTEIN
http://www.wsj.com/articles/gop-platform-panel-adopts-america-first-trade-language-1468334050
— Ginsburg’s Trump Comments Draw Criticism  The Supreme Court justice, in unusual remarks, suggests Trump would be bad for the court, the nation – BRENT KENDALL and JACOB GERSHMAN
http://www.wsj.com/articles/ginsburgs-trump-comments-stir-unease-1468363211

 

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Calls for Ginsburg to Resign From Supreme Court in Neutrality Flap – Greg Stohr GregStohr
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-12/ginsburg-abandons-supreme-court-neutrality-in-calling-out-trump

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Most pot dispensaries are forced to be cash-only. Now they’re prime targets for violent robberies. – Rick Anderson  (DIERSEN: What percent of those who rob pot dispensaries are stoners?)
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-pot-shops-20160711-snap-story.html

 

USA TODAY
— New biography is critical of Bush (43) presidency – Ray Locker  (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupe believe that they are “the instrument of God’s will.”)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2016/07/05/george-w-bush-jean-edward-smith-book-review/86204410/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Not since Woodrow Wilson has a president so firmly believed that he was the instrument of God’s will,” Smith writes. “Just as Wilson’s religious certitude led him into disaster at Versailles, so George W. Bush’s messianic conviction distorted his leadership in the days following 9/11.”  Bush, Smith writes, “was in over his head,” and he bumbled into the invasion of Iraq by using bogus intelligence. Those claims, as most Americans now realize, were incorrect, and the war’s legacy — creating a legion of shattered veterans, a broken Iraq and a stronger Iran — remains with us today.)
— Civil war on race isn’t in the cards – Ellis Cose  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if Clinton is not elected president, Democrats will get the minorities to not only riot, but to declare war Republicans.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2016/07/11/dallas-shootings-civil-war-race-obama-ellis-cose/86951268/
— First job hunt tests patience more than pluck – Lauren Olsen  (DIERSEN: What was you first job?  Mine was washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights four evenings a week and Saturdays during my junior and senior years at Crete-Monee High School 1964-1966 and full-time during the summer of 1965. From what I can tell, I was the first and only White male to have that job and that I held it longer than anyone else.  Absolutely none of my critics/opponents, their operatives, or their dupes would ever had taken such a bad job when they were in high school.  Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, or their dupes use my first job to hint/imply/argue/shout that I was a loser, that I am a loser, and that I always will be a loser.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2016/07/12/voices-economy-gen-z-gen-x-job-hunt-applying-online/85799804/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Republican Party platform draft explicitly calls for Trump’s Mexican ‘border wall’ – JASON SILVERSTEIN
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/republican-party-platform-draft-calls-trump-mexico-wall-article-1.2709481

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Obama: We are not as divided as it seems – Peggy Fikac (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs focus on dividing those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Obama-We-are-not-as-divided-as-it-seems-8355632.php

 

DALLAS WEEKLY
— On the Brink of Explosion: America’s Violent Race Crisis  The shootings of police in Dallas, pushes an already fractured and divided nation closer to the racial abyss – Jihad Hassan Muhammad  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs focus on dividing those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dallasweekly.com/news/metro/article_b6fed5aa-4871-11e6-85a0-eb764864d2be.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you want America’s immigration laws to be enforced, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that you are a racist. Democrats are moral relativists a) who believe that their end justifies their means, b) who put their political party’s interests ahead of America’s interests, c) are disciples of Saul Alinsky, and d) even worse things.
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/13/playing-the-race-card-right-out-of-the-box/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Say Media Inspires Attacks on Police  (DIERSEN: Beyond overwhelmingly, the media in America promotes the Democrat Party platform.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/most_say_media_inspires_attacks_on_police

July 12 Evening Edition

POLITICO
— Rauner snubs Trump during visit to Chicago – Angelica LaVito
http://www.politico.com/states/illinois/story/2016/07/rauner-snubs-trump-during-visit-to-chicago-103742
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gov. Bruce Rauner gave his party’s presumptive presidential nominee the cold shoulder on Tuesday. The Republican governor announced the formation of a school funding commission at the Thompson Center while Donald Trump was in town for a fundraiser just blocks away. Rauner instructed reporters to keep their questions focused on the commission. Some strayed off topic anyway and asked the governor why he was not joining the presumptive leader of his party. Rauner declined to comment. “I’ve said everything I’m going to say about the presidential race,” Rauner said. But the governor’s only public comments came in March when he told students in Wilmette that he was “horrified” by the rhetoric in the Republican presidential campaign and that “it’s ugly and it’s nasty and it’s weird.” He stopped short of mentioning Trump’s name. That same month, he also promised to back the eventual Republican nominee, regardless of who it would be. But he has refused to formally endorse Trump, declining to lead the Illinois delegation at the GOP Convention in Cleveland. In fact, he will not attend next week’s convention at all. On Tuesday, Rauner ignored a question about where he would be during the convention. Sen. Mark Kirk, a fellow Republican in the midst of a contentious re-election campaign, will also skip the convention. But he has taken a more aggressive approach toward the presumptive nominee. Kirk rescinded his support for Trump last month, saying in a statement, “After much consideration, I have concluded that Donald Trump has not demonstrated the temperament necessary to assume the greatest office in the world.” Last week Trump attacked Kirk for refusing to support him in a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill. Kirk fired back, calling Trump an “Eastern, privileged, wealthy bully.” If a snub from a pair of Illinois politicians in his own party wasn’t enough, two demonstrations railed against Trump outside of Chicago’s Trump Tower. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a Democrat, held a “Chicago Trumps Hate” protest while NextGen Climate Illinois and Latino Policy Forum’s A.C.C.E.S.S. student group protested Trump’s energy plan and his comments on immigrants and minorities.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “State GOP leaders privately fret over Trump’s down-ballot drag.”
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/state-republicans-trump-down-ballot-225420

 

ABC7
— DONALD TRUMP CAMPAIGNS IN CHICAGO, INDIANA; PROTESTERS GATHER OUTSIDE TRUMP TOWER – Diane Pathieu , Charles Thomas and Ben Bradley
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/donald-trump-in-chicago;-protesters-gather-outside-trump-tower/1423315/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is in Chicago for a fundraiser Tuesday followed by a rally in Indiana, one week before the Republican National Convention is set to begin. After a morning fundraiser in Chicago, Trump headed to a 6:30 p.m. private rally and fundraiser in Westerfield, Ind. There is much talk of who Trump’s running mate may be, especially after New Gingrich announced he has severed ties with the Fox News Channel as a paid contributor, a possibly sign that he may be rising on the shortlist. The pick is expected to be announced by the end of the week and includes a Hoosier on the short list. “I think the opportunity for Hoosiers to hear from him directly is exciting. I look forward to joining him there and if he wants me to bring a few words, I’d be happy to,” said Indiana Governor Mike Pence. “I’m just as anxious as the rest of you are on who the VP pick is,” said House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) Tuesday. While the Speaker would rather focus on the veep-stakes than his own issues with his party’s candidate, others are being blunt. “I can’t vote for Hillary Clinton and I can’t vote for Donald Trump, and it breaks my heart,” says Jeb Bush. Bush, who was essentially ridiculed out of the race by Trump, told NBC the brash businessman doesn’t have the trustworthiness to be president. “Simply put there’s a threshold anyone who walks into the Oval Office must pass and I don’t think Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump pass that threshold,” he said. But outside Trump’s Indiana event, supporters see their candidate as tough in turbulent times. “I feel we have very little respect for law enforcement with the current administration. Plus I’d like to see secure borders, safety for my grandchildren,” said Gary McGinnis, Trump supporters.)

 

NBC5
— Demonstrators Protest High-Priced Trump Fundraiser  Groups of demonstrators are protesting a fundraiser in Chicago Tuesday for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/donald-trump-fundraiser-protest-chicago–386498101.html
— Trump Campaigns With Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Amid VP Speculation – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Trump-Could-Select-Indiana-Gov-Mike-Pence-for-VP-386467431.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Activists protest Trump’s Chicago fundraiser – Nereida Moreno and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-donald-trump-campaign-fundraiser-protest-met-0713-20160712-story.html
— Rauner repositions on school funding formula with new panel – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-bruce-rauner-education-funding-met-20160712-story.html
— How to (really) achieve the ‘important conversation’ – Dan Proft
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-dallas-police-important-conversation-proft-perspec-0712-md-20160711-story.html
— DuPage offenders get shot at military service – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-diversion-crime-st-0713-20160712-story.html
— Muslim group erects billboards designed to fight terrorism, Islamophobia – Vikki Ortiz Healy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-muslim-group-billboards-met-20160712-story.html
— Community, family members want bond lowered for activist – Grace Wong
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-jamal-green-cook-jail-protest-met-0713-20160713-story.html
— Why won’t retailers move into Trump Tower? – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-trump-tower-empty-retail-0713-chicago-inc-20160712-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago GOP a more exclusive club than you might think – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-chicago-gop-more-exclusive-club-than-you-might-think/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The dispute has its roots in a decision earlier this year by the Cook County Republican Party to oust 13 of the city’s 50 GOP ward committeemen on suspicion of being Democrats.  Although all 13 filed the proper papers to run as Republicans and were subsequently elected by GOP voters in the March 15 primary (most running unopposed), the county party declared them ineligible for office under a new loyalty bylaw. The Republican rule, enacted a week before Election Day but after early voting had already started, holds that candidates for ward committeeman may not have voted in another party’s primary during the previous eight years. Each of the 13 ousted GOP committeemen had pulled a Democratic ballot at least once during that period, Republican officials say. The committeemen have disputed their removal on the basis that they met all state legal requirements for the office, which do not include any test based on how they’ve voted in the past. They say their ouster thwarts the will of the voters who cast ballots for them.)
— Trump raises about $1 million — and protesters’ ire — in Chicago – Tina Sfondeles, Lynn Sweet, Virginia Barreda
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/group-denounces-trump-ahead-of-high-dollar-fundraiser-in-chicago/
— Rauner takes a stab at school funding with new bipartisan group – Lauren FitzPatrick and Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-takes-a-stab-at-school-funding-with-new-bipartisan-group/
— Illinois moves to shut down failing health insurance co-op – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-moves-to-shut-down-land-of-lincoln-health/
— Outsider Quinn has inside track with campaign stash – Dan Mihalopoulos
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/mihalopoulos-outsider-quinn-has-inside-track-campaign-stash/
— Chicago State’s shaky finances put accreditation at risk – Maudlyne Ihejirika
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicago-state-university-shaky-finances-accreditation-risk/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois’ stopgap budget actually makes economic outlook worse – David McSweeney
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160712/discuss/160719858/
— DuPage sheriff’s office: We can’t cut 10% more – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160712/news/160719708/
— GOP blue-collar heroes laud Trump – Byron York  (DIERSEN: When were you blue-collar?  I was blue-collar 1964-1970.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160712/discuss/160719891/
— New President Dr. Ann Rondeau Shares Vision for College of DuPage in Video Interview
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160712/submitted/160719744/
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160712/business/160719715/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner names school funding reform panel—and Dems agree to join in – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160712/BLOGS02/160719952/rauner-names-school-funding-reform-panel-and-dems-agree-to-join-in
— Housing agency offers $46 million to underwater homeowners – Dennis Rodkin
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20160712/CRED0701/160719984/housing-agency-offers-46-million-to-underwater-homeowners
— Illinois Obamacare plan shutting down – KRISTEN SCHORSCH
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160712/NEWS03/160719936/illinois-obamacare-plan-shutting-down

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Clinton, newly endorsed by Sanders, comes to Springfield – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160712/clinton-newly-endorsed-by-sanders-comes-to-springfield
— Rauner announces group to study education funding formula – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160712/rauner-announces-group-to-study-education-funding-formula

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump declines invite to NAACP convention  Clinton scheduled to speak – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-declines-invite-to-naacp-convention
— Pence, Gingrich make the final cut in Trump’s VP search, sources say  Source: Trump will likely make announcement on Friday – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/pence-gingrich-make-the-final-cut-in-trumps-vp-search-sources-say

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Gill faces challenges to congressional bid – Dan Petrella
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/government-and-politics/elections/gill-faces-challenges-to-congressional-bid/article_1a014df5-0437-5ece-bbc2-cf194d54cb99.html

 

TIMES
— Kinzinger to attend GOP convention – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/kinzinger-to-attend-gop-convention/article_dee2fdb5-2dba-53e4-81bc-aae5f8bc9e9b.html

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Illinois governor calls November election critical for state’s future  Rauner says it pits status quo vs reform – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/illinois-governor-calls-november-election-critical-for-states-future

 

STATE LINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “GOP is courting John Kasich.”
http://www.mystateline.com/news/how-the-gop-is-courting-john-kasich

 

CHICAGOIST
— Trump Holds Private Fundraiser As Chicagoans Protest Outside Trump Tower – AARON CYNIC
http://chicagoist.com/2016/07/12/trump_hides_inside_private_fundrais.php

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Franks Leads with 10% Property Tax Cut Promise – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/07/12/franks-leads-with-10-property-tax-cut-promise/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— DONALD TRUMP IS MAKING REPUBLICAN PARTY THE PARTY OF LINCOLN AGAIN – DOUG IBENDAHL
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/12/editors-picks/doug-ibendahl/ibendahl-donald-trump-is-making-republican-party-the-party-of-lincoln-again/61399/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Auditor General Frank Mautino – State Board of Elections rejects request for stay of hearing – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/auditor-general-frank-mautino-state-board-of-elections-rejects-request-for-stay-of-hearing/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER SEAN M. MORRISON SETS UP WEBSITE TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/cook-county-commissioner-sets-up-website-to-support-law-enforcement.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: THE FERGUSON EFFECT SPREADS VIOLENCE AND HAVOC
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/thorneringold-the-ferguson-effect-spreads-violence-and-havoc.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Mendoza fundraising off Trump visit
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/12/mendoza-fundraising-off-trump-visit/
— Trump: Kirk’s opposition is feigned, will hurt him
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/12/trump-kirks-opposition-is-feigned-will-hurt-him/
— Mautino gets more time to answer questions
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/12/mautino-gets-more-time-to-answer-questions/

 

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— The Great Divider Tells Police Officers: I’m Your Only Hope, You Racists
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/07/12/the_great_divider_tells_police_officers_i_m_your_only_hope_you_racists

 

GOPUSA
— Obama’s Divisive Double Standards
http://www.gopusa.com/obamas-divisive-double-standards/
— Obama uses Ted Cruz and other Republicans to prove ‘unity’
http://www.gopusa.com/obama-uses-ted-cruz-and-other-republicans-to-prove-unity/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The New York Times and the Left Have Blood on their Hands – DENNIS PRAGER
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/437695/dallas-shooting-lefts-hateful-race-demagoguery-complicit

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— GINSBURG UNDER FIRE FOR ‘REMARKABLY STUPID’ BLAST AT TRUMP ‘Egregious comment for a sitting justice to make on the record’- BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/ginsburg-under-fire-for-remarkably-stupid-blast-at-trump/#!

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Viguerie, Conservative Leaders To Trump: No Big Government or Pro-Abortion VP
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/23578

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— FREE TRADE REQUIRES RULES – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/07/12/free-trade-requires-rules/

 

BREITBART
— ‘Principled’ Republicans Shouldn’t Back Down from Republican Convention – LISA DE PASQUALE1
http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2016/07/12/principled-republicans-shouldnt-back-republican-convention/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— GOP PLATFORM FIGHT GOES FIERY ON LGBT RIGHTS  Same-sex marriage, gay adoption talks spark angry barbs – CHERYL CHUMLEY
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/gop-platform-fight-goes-fiery-on-lgbt-rights/#!

 

THE BLAZE
— ‘Hannity’ Segment Explodes When Guest Declares Black Lives Matter Protesters ‘Deserve Praise’ – Kate Scanlon
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/12/hannity-segment-explodes-when-guest-declares-black-lives-matter-protesters-deserve-praise/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Obama: Every American Is Racist – Steve Guest
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/12/obama-every-american-is-racist-video/
— ‘Never Trump’ Convention Delegates Win In Court – Kerry Picket
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/11/never-trump-convention-delegates-win-in-court/
— Former Prosecutor Sues Obama, Al Sharpton For Inciting A Race War – TORI RICHARDS
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/11/fmr-prosecutor-sues-obama-al-sharpton-for-inciting-race-war/
— U-Wisconsin Segregates Students By Race For Post-Dallas ‘Processing’ – Blake Neff
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/11/u-wisconsin-segregates-students-by-race-for-post-dallas-processing/
— 1992: Al Sharpton Was A Big Fan Of ‘Offing The Pigs,’ Using ‘Hate’ To Achieve Racial Justice – Christian Datoc
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/12/1992-al-sharpton-was-a-big-fan-of-offing-the-pigs-using-hate-to-achieve-racial-justice-video/

 

THE HILL
— Ryan scolds Ginsburg over Trump criticism – Scott Wong
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287497-ryan-scolds-ginsburg-over-trump-criticism
— Ryan pans Trump’s deportation plan – Scott Wong
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/287500-ryan-pans-trumps-deportation-plan
— Sanders endorses Clinton as Dems join forces against Trump – Lisa Hagen and Ben Kamisar
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/287328-sanders-endorses-clinton
— Lawmakers seek to ground Cuba flights pending security review – Melanie Zanona
http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/287399-lawmakers-seek-to-ground-cuba-flights-until-security-risks-are-known

 

CNN
— Congressmen want security review of Cuban airports before allowing commercial flights – Rene Marsh
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/12/politics/commercial-flights-cuba-john-katko/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Justice Ginsburg’s inappropriate comments on Donald Trump – Editorial
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/justice-ginsburgs-inappropriate-comments-on-donald-trump/2016/07/12/981df404-4862-11e6-bdb9-701687974517_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to the anti-Trumps: “Five signs Trump’s campaign continues to fizzle.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/07/12/five-signs-trumps-campaign-continues-to-fizzle/

 

USA TODAY
— Cuba flights spark security concerns – Bart Jansen
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/07/12/cuba-flights-security-tsa-dot/86997376/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— A Convention Floor Vote Over Donald Trump Could Avert–Not Spark–Chaos in Cleveland – DOUG HEYE
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/07/11/a-convention-floor-vote-over-donald-trump-could-avert-not-spark-chaos-in-cleveland/

 

BLOOMBERG
— The Democrats Have Unified. The Republicans Won’t. – Megan McArdle
http://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-07-12/the-democrats-have-unified-the-republicans-won-t

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Bernie Sanders Supporters Are Donating Too Much Money – Alicia Adamczyk
http://time.com/money/4402807/bernie-sanders-campaign-contributions/

 

CBS NEW YORK
— NFL Player Posts Instagram Photo Showing Police Officer’s Throat Getting Slit
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/07/11/isaiah-crowell-instagram-post/

 

PROGRESS ILLINOIS
— (Democrats) Protest Against Trump As He Visits Chicago To Fundraise – Ellyn Fortino  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
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