CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago police make plans for election night on the city’s streets – JEREMY GORNER (DIERSEN: From what I see, Democrats will vandalize, loot, riot, and burn things no matter who wins.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-election-night-20201016-5blsmesap5hdhkxmkrgvmdymgm-story.html
— Eric Wallace v. Patrick Joyce: 40th Senate candidates differ on COVID-19 response, income tax amendment – MIKE NOLAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-40th-senate-profiles-st-1016-20201015-x4afnlalbzh27fiyrfokkq7zfq-story.html
— Will County Democrats want Black residents to decide how to spend revenue from cannabis tax as reparations for slavery – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-will-county-reparations-st-1016-20201015-li3rigrrjna53jtx5n4itr723u-story.html
— Will County voters to choose auditor, recorder and clerk of circuit court – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-will-recorder-auditor-court-clerk-st-1016-20201015-vmvqe4sjjbgf7llqlqeq6t7bsy-story.html
— How Illinois athletes worked to boost voter registration on campus: ‘There’s definitely a heightened sense of urgency. Everyone is really out here fighting to be heard.’ – SHANNON RYAN (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at students, and at everyone else, that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse thing who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-illinois-athletes-voter-registration-big-ten-20201015-ajyemxmg6bgcjkzbxwckblpjpu-story.html
— Lake County coroner candidates tout their experience in race for office – CLIFFORD WARD (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office or a political office, what experience would you stress? I would stress the experience that I gained a) working for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-131,532/year; b) working for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999; d) serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000; e) serving as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; f) becoming a licensed CPA in 1981; g) passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; h) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979; i) becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, and Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990; j) serving on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996; and k) earning a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-lake-county-coroner-race-st-1019-20201015-wdyb5ygpwjaq7i65jn4gwy36ee-story.html
— Democratic effort to flip U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis’ seat the most hotly contested of Downstate congressional races – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-congressional-races-roundup-20201016-45vhta2n5ncihpmofms5fo55ju-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republican Pat O’Brien outraising Democrat Kim Foxx in Cook County state’s attorney money battle Campaign reports on file Thursday showed the Democratic incumbent had roughly $216,590.45 to spend, while O’Brien had at least $427,326.62. But with contribution limits blown by the Republican’s self-financing, donors are now free to give as much as they want to either candidate. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/15/21518389/republican-pat-obrien-democrat-kim-foxx-cook-county-states-attorney-reelection-fundraising
— Taxpayers paid for 7 business trips taken by then-Supt. Eddie Johnson and female Chicago cop now suing him for sexual assault Cynthia Donald, the former superintendent’s driver, says in a lawsuit against Johnson that he forced her to have sex in his hotel rooms. Johnson denies her allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Twice in Springfield, the two had adjacent rooms, according to city travel records. – Frank Main and Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/10/16/21518739/taxpayers-paid-7-business-trips-taken-supt-eddie-johnson-chicago-cop-now-suing-him-sexual-assault
— You don’t need a sleeping bag to survive early voting lines, but a campstool — and a scarf — might come in handy If you’re going to vote in person in 2020, you’re going to need to bring your patience, your mask, some comfortable shoes and probably your mobile phone to keep you entertained. And, oh yes, appropriate outerwear. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/15/21518695/early-voting-lines-chicago-waiting-neighborhood-polling-places-election-mail-ballots
— City preps for potential election-related unrest During a news conference Thursday, Chicago’s top cop said officials are planning for protests that could include “embedded agitators that might loot or cause violence or destroy property.” – Tom Schuba (DIERSEN: From what I see, Democrats will vandalize, loot, riot, and burn things no matter who wins.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/15/21518684/city-preps-for-potential-election-related-unrest
DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use women’s marches not only to promote hatred against Trump, but also against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201016/political-movements-womens-marches-on-tap-in-several-suburbs-saturday
WTTW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want everyone to vote for Democrats to punish Trump.
https://news.wttw.com/2020/10/15/illinois-made-it-easier-vote-obstacles-remain
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— SJ-R voters guide: How to see your Illinois election ballot and compare candidates
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20201015/sj-r-voters-guide-how-to-see-your-illinois-election-ballot-and-compare-candidates
— ‘We’re not in charge…the virus is’ – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: If you are diagnosed COVID-19 positive, on who/what will you blame that on? Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want you to blame not only Trump, but individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoider (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20201015/rsquowersquore-not-in-chargethe-virus-isrsquo
CANTON DAILY LEDGER
— AFFI leaders have determined that Justice Kilbride’s history as a union member along with his ability to ensure working families are treated fairly earned the endorsement of the organization. (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that I was a union member for almost 12 years.)
https://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/20201015/associated-fire-fighters-of-illinois-ldquoretain-kilbriderdquo
FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/beyond-the-podium/dueling-town-halls-for-trump-biden-after-debate-plan-nixed
NPR ILLINOIS
— Amy Coney Barrett Faces Gendered Questions From Senate Judiciary Committee
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/amy-coney-barrett-faces-gendered-questions-senate-judiciary-committee#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters do everything that they can to get women to hate Trump.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/feminists-weigh-their-wins-and-losses-after-nearly-four-years-trump#stream/0
WICZ
— Senate Democrats handled Barrett cautiously, prompting some activists to fume over Feinstein – CNN (DIERSEN: How would the Senate Democrats have handled Barrett if she had been a man and had not adopted minority children?)
http://www.wicz.com/story/42773868/senate-democrats-handled-barrett-cautiously-prompting-some-activists-to-fume-over-feinstein
WSIL TV
— Illinois lawmakers discuss discriminatory practices in home lending and ownership – Mike Miletich (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents would stress that I got mortgages a) in 1972 when I was 24 years old to buy a new town home in University Park, b) in 1974 to buy a studio condo in the Outer Drive East (ODE) building in downtown Chicago, and c) in 1976 to buy a one bedroom condo in the ODE building. They would hint/imply/argue/shout that because of discrimination against minorities and against females, if I had been a minority or a female, I would not have gotten those mortgages. In my defense, I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970; I worked for Firestone Stores full-time 1970-1971 and part-time 1971-1972; I worked for IRS 1971-1980; IRS promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974; I started taking graduate business courses at Loyola in 1972; and I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976.)
https://wsiltv.com/2020/10/15/illinois-lawmakers-discuss-discriminatory-practices-in-home-lending-and-ownership/
WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County Sheriff’s Plans Halloween Crackdown The sheriff’s office will increase patrols for impaired drivers this Halloween. – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: When will the Wheaton Patch report on those who have pulled packets to run for 4 Wheaton City council seats: Lynn Robbins, George Nieman, Scott Weller, David Diersen, Mark Yetsky, Christopher Zaruba, and Michael Barbier?)
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-sheriffs-plans-halloween-crackdown
CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— If Downstate Illinois Seceded Activists are again asking Congress to split Illinois into two states: Chicago, and everything else. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND (DIERSEN: Chicago Democrats have declared war on Illinois Republicans.)
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/October-2020/Illinois-Secession/
SIU
— SIU celebrating Diversity Week with many events Oct. 19-24 – Christi Mathis (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Diversity to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://news.siu.edu/2020/10/101520-SIU-celebrating-Diversity-Week-with-many-events-Oct.-19-24.php
CAPITOL NEWS DAILY
— Pritzkers report $1.4 million in taxable income, but trusts benefiting family far exceed that amount
https://mailchi.mp/capitolnewsillinois.com/capitol-news-daily-for-tuesday-feb-18-2900309?e=d43c5ee847
WIREPOINTS
— Amazon’s Attempt To Muzzle Chicago Native Shelby Steele Says Volumes About Race In America – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/amazons-attempt-to-muzzle-chicago-native-shelby-steele-says-volumes-about-race-in-america-wirepoints/
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS BALLOTS DON’T GIVE VOTERS PLAIN LANGUAGE BEHIND ‘FAIR TAX’ AMENDMENT – Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-ballots-dont-give-voters-plain-language-behind-fair-tax-amendment/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: DON’T BELIEVE THE DOOMSDAY REPORTS OF TRUMP LOSING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/thorner-dont-believe-the-doomsday-reports-of-trump-losing.html
— WHAT TAMMY DUCKWORTH IS TELLING ILLINOISANS ABOUT AMY CONEY BARRETT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/what-tammy-duckworth-is-telling-illinoisans-about-amy-coney-barrett-.html
WASHINGTON TIMES
— 90% of campaign contributions from Twitter and Facebook went to Democrats – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/15/90-of-campaign-contributions-from-twitter-and-face/
— An unsociable social media ‘conspiracy’ and big tech bias – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/15/inside-the-beltway-an-unsociable-social-media-cons/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Word of the Week: ‘Preference’ – Nicholas Clairmont
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/word-of-the-week-preference
FOX NEWS
— Why Twitter and Facebook squelching the Hunter Biden story backfired It quickly became clear that in their attempts to strangle the Hunter Biden story, two social media giants left themselves gasping for air. – Howard Kurtz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/why-twitter-and-facebook-squelching-the-hunter-biden-story-backfired
GOPUSA
— Big Tech Acting As Dems’ Pravda
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96412
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Woke NFL Adds National Coming Out Day To Its Social Justice Agenda.
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96335
— Handmaids Of Bigotry Couldn’t Stop Justice Barrett
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96295
BREITBART
— Donald Trump on DACA: We’re Going to Take Care of ‘Dreamers’ – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: To promote Dreamers is to illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally bring their children illegally to America illegally. Democrats shout at Dreamer that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse thing who should be gotten rid of once and for all. Democrats see Dreamers as being soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/10/15/donald-trump-daca-going-take-care-dreamers/
BLAZE
— FEC data reveals 83% of Facebook 2020 election donations have gone to Democrats. Joe Biden is by far the No. 1 recipient. – Chris Field
https://www.theblaze.com/news/fec-facebook-2020-election-donations-democrats
LIFE SITE NEWS
— Closing schools hindered herd immunity, could lead to more COVID deaths overall: new study Lockdown measures, such as closing schools, likely prolonged the epidemic by preventing the virus from naturally moving through low-risk populations and building herd immunity. – Patrick Delaney
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/closing-schools-hindered-herd-immunity-could-lead-to-more-covid-deaths-overall-new-study
PATRIOT POST
— Fear and Loathing in the Democratic Party Other than despising Trump — and being willing to do anything to get rid of him — what does it stand for? – Laura Hollis
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/74158-fear-and-loathing-in-the-democratic-party-2020-10-15
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Dick Durbin attempts to demean Coney Barrett: ‘I’d be afraid to ask her about the presence of gravity on Earth’ – Vivek Saxena (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demean others. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, campaign staff, campaign volunteers, etc. in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on the aforesaid who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/10/15/dick-durbin-attempts-to-demean-coney-barrett-id-be-afraid-to-ask-her-about-the-presence-of-gravity-on-earth-985022
CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Will Conservatives Finally Awaken to the Big Tech Threat? – Josh Hammer (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with Big Tech against conservatives.)
https://www.creators.com/read/josh-hammer/10/20/will-conservatives-finally-awaken-to-the-big-tech-threat
THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump combative, Biden earnest during distanced TV duel.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/morning-report/521339-the-hills-morning-report
— Pelosi and Trump go a full year without speaking – CRISTINA MARCOS (DIERSEN: Who are you reluctant to speak with? I am reluctant to speak with those who discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, those who discourage others from reading those emails, and those who have taken other adverse actions against me. I should write a book about the aforesaid, better yet, I should sue them. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, campaign staff, campaign volunteers, etc. in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on the aforesaid who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/521306-pelosi-and-trump-go-a-full-year-without-speaking
POLITICO
— How Facebook and Twitter’s content moderation could shape the final weeks of the election – ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/morning-tech/2020/10/15/how-facebook-and-twitters-content-moderation-could-shape-the-final-weeks-of-the-election-790994
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump gets grilled as Biden coasts.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/15/trump-biden-town-halls-takeaways-429758
NEW YORK TIMES
— Twitter Changes Course After Republicans Claim ‘Election Interference’ It had blocked an unsubstantiated New York Post article about the Bidens but said late Thursday that it would allow similar content to be shared. – Mike Isaac and Kate Conger
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/15/technology/facebook-twitter-republicans-backlash.html
WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump is called out repeatedly for spreading falsehoods, while Biden had the steady night he needed: Takeaways from the town halls.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/10/15/takeaways-town-halls-biden-trump/
— Fox News veterans face a hurdle in the job market: Having Fox on the résumé – Jeremy Barr (DIERSEN: I should write a book about what it is like to have GAO, IRS, and the Post Office on your resume. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, for IRS for almost 9 years, and for the Post Office for almost 3 years.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/media/leaving-fox-news-shep-smith-eboni-williams/2020/10/15/3dc62d0a-e8ae-11ea-bc79-834454439a44_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/10/16/american-exceptionalism-gives-voters-false-sense-security-about-election/
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Does Trump merit the hatred?” and says “Let us count the ways.”
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-does-trump-merit-the-hatred-20201016-qdjp2wfkbbb5vcya356mhqvjjm-story.html
USA TODAY
— Trump vs. Big Tech: Everything you need to know about Section 230 and why everyone hates it – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to get rid of Section 230 so that they can sue me for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like. I should write a book about a) my critics/opponents, b) the authors of articles who my critics/opponents do not like, and c) the articles that my critics/opponents do not like that I have included links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, campaign staff, campaign volunteers, etc. in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on the aforesaid who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/10/15/trump-section-230-facebook-twitter-google-conservative-bias/3670858001/
DESERT NEWS
— Facebook, bias and the battle over conservative and liberal content on social media New York Post article about the Democratic presidential nominee and son Hunter Biden is latest political flashpoint – Jennifer Graham
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/10/15/21409131/conservatives-facebook-bias-section-230-mark-zuckerberg-tucker-carlson-media-trump-hunter-biden
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— How Would Jesus Vote? – Libby Sternberg (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shot that Jesus is anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-older people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Protestants, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-would-jesus-vote-nobody-knows-11602797312
— Twitter’s Partisan Censors Senators have a chance to explain why an open society matters. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/twitters-partisan-censors-11602803394
— Business Groups Urge Trump to Withdraw Order on Diversity Training More than 150 business and nonprofit groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, seek withdrawal of executive move – Khadeeja Safdar and Lauren Weber (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO employers use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire Republicans and to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/business-groups-urge-trump-to-withdraw-order-on-diversity-training-11602791939
— Facebook Has Made Lots of New Rules This Year. It Doesn’t Always Enforce Them. A Wall Street Journal test showed content that violated guidelines often remained – Jeff Horwitz (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to get rid of Section 230 so that they can sue me for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like. I should write a book about a) my critics/opponents, b) the authors of articles who my critics/opponents do not like, and c) the articles that my critics/opponents do not like that I have included links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, campaign staff, campaign volunteers, etc. in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on the aforesaid who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-has-made-lots-of-new-rules-this-year-it-doesnt-always-enforce-them-11602775676
— Where Trump and Biden Stand on Financial Regulation – Andrew Ackerman and Paul Kiernan (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO on audits of federal financial industry regulators for almost 9 years, the last almost 8 years of which at the GS-13 Step 4-10 levels, currently $111,295-$131,532/year.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/where-trump-and-biden-stand-on-financial-regulation-11602858855
GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Government Hall of Fame 2020 Inductees: John Glenn, Howard Jenkins Jr., Frank Kameny, Tammy Duckworth Recognizing the final of three groups of 2020 honorees for greatness in public service. – Tom Shoop (DIERSEN: What does Duckworth think of you? From what I see, reasons why Duckworth hates me include: I am a draft dodger, Trump supporter, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, Protestant, German American, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. She would hate me because I oppose the promotion of dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. She would hate me because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents.)
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/10/government-hall-fame-2020-inductees-john-glenn-howard-jenkins-jr-frank-kameny-tammy-duckworth/169243/
INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— Christian College Faculty Aren’t Lining Up for Trump Reflecting new polling that indicates college-educated white evangelicals are moving away from supporting Trump, many on Christian campuses are struggling to back him. – Kery Murakami (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-Christian. If you vote for Democrats, you shout that you are anti-Christian.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/10/16/christian-professors-try-reconcile-abortion-views-disdain-trump
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Wheaton College — a Christian college in Illinois, which is described as sort as the Harvard of evangelical colleges — appears to be a place where Barrett’s nomination should be causing many to embrace Trump. The university requires students and faculty each year to reaffirm a statement of faith, based on a biblical doctrine consonant with evangelical Christianity. Students and faculty are also expected to affirm that they agree with a community covenant, which, among other things, condemns “the taking of innocent life.” David Iglesias, an associate professor of politics and law at Wheaton and director of the college’s Center for Faith, Politics and Economics, was clearly struggling whether his faith would allow him to vote for Trump. “In my faith, everything is subservient to Scripture,” he said and brought up the biblical account of David’s adultery with Queen Bathsheba. “The prophet did not give him a pass,” he said. “The Scripture is pretty clear that when our leaders do the wrong thing, we shouldn’t excuse them. Character counts. What you do matters.” And, he said, “we know our Scripture here.” Just in the past few months, he said, Trump has “failed to criticize the Proud Boys. What did he say? ‘Stand by’?” “His behavior during the debate — he wouldn’t let Joe Biden speak. I’ve never seen a worse debate. It was pathetic. He’s said disparaging things about Muslim Americans,” Iglesias said. “And there’s his recent treatment of veterans,” he said referring to a report in The Atlantic in September that Trump privately referred to service members killed in combat as “suckers” and “losers.” (Trump denied insulting veterans.) Iglesias served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. On Christian campuses, “there’s going to be some soul searching in supporting someone you disagree with on 90 percent of the issues,” he said. “But who agrees with you on the one you that you hold dear, and that’s right to life.”)
GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “14 million Americans have already voted” and “Key swing states have seen record turnout, despite Republican efforts to stifle early voting.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/15/first-thing-election-special-14-million-americans-have-already-voted