November 20 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— OCTOBER 5, 2017 FLASHBACK: Mike Connelly and Pat Hughes spoke very highly of Jeanne Ives at her outstanding fundraiser Thursday evening, October 5, 2017, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton. Hughes presented Ives with a $10,000 check from Illinois Liberty Pac. The 50+ attendees included Ron Almiron, Janice Anderson, Mike Barbier, Bob Biggins, Liam Brennan, Denise Cattoni, Lori Carlson, John Curran, Sal Falbo, Jay Fisher, Suzanne Fitch, Bob Grogan, Heidi Holan, Tonia Khouri, Chris LeVan, John Millner, Burt Miner, Nicole Prater, Mike Prueter, Richard Russo, Jan Shaw, Phil Suess, Dave Tornga, Karen Wilson, Jim Zay, and Stan Zegel. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com/uncategorized/october-5-evening-edition-2/
 
DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives heads to Downers Grove for a powerhouse fundraiser – Hoang Tran (DIERSEN: Sadly, there will be no GOPUSA ILLINOIS report on this event like there was for Ive’s October 5, 2017 event (see above). Since 2000, I have attended many such events in my roles as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor and as a DuPage County Milton Township Republican Precinct Committeeman, and previously, as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman (2005-2012) and as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member (2003-2007). Spokespersons for the event hosts talked and acted like had never heard of me or of my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I had left a message with Ive’s House campaign that I wanted to attend the event and to let me know if there was any problem, but I learned after the event that the message did not get through. They stressed that the event was “closed to the media” and that the event hosts did not want any members of the news media at the event. Notwithstanding my appeals, spokespersons for the event hosts would not allow me to speak with any of the event hosts and succeeded in evicting me from the event. When I arrived early at the event, I learned that I had not been invited to attend a press conference that was in progress. I was offered the opportunity to attend the press conference and to ask Ives questions, but that was not why I was there. I was there to get information to post a report on the event similar to what I did for her October 5, 2017 event (see above). I stressed that my “attendees included” lists in such reports has always been limited to Republican elected officials, candidates, and party leaders, but that did not change their minds. At least my trip to the event was not a complete waste of my time. I got to meet Rich Morthland and I brought in a notarized petition for Ives. Previously, I had provided Ives with three notarized petitions for her House race. I might have been allowed to attend the event if had if I had contributed $1,000 to her campaign or if I had brought in petitions containing 200 signatures, but probably not because I am a member of the news media. GOPUSA ILLINOIS email subscriptions are worth at least $1,000/year and I hope that the Ives campaign reads the emails. Needless-to-say my nasty critics/opponents, their nasty operatives, and their nasty dupes are “rolling in the isles” with laughter because since 2000, they have shouted that I am NOT a member of the news media and that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are worthless.)
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511273902-ives-heads-to-downers-grove-for-a-powerhouse-fundraiser
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Continuing her tour of Illinois, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is stopping in Downers Grove on Monday night to attend a private campaign fundraiser being hosted by several influential powerhouses. Ives has been campaigning rigorously for a run at the 2018 gubernatorial election, petitioning to challenge incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner, whom she believed has failed as a Republican leader after he went against the party on important measures such as taxpayer funded abortions and property tax reform. “He has basically discredited himself as a Republican,” Ives said in an interview on “Chicago Tonight” on WTTW. “He’s signed into law very extreme measures. The man who said he had no social agenda ended up having only a social agenda.” The hosts of the Downers Grove fundraiser include Vince Kolber, Ed Bachrach, Virginia McCaskey and Gary Rabine. Kolber is an entrepreneur and civic leader and was a candidate for the 5th Congressional District in 2016. Bachrach is the former chairman and CEO of Bachrach Clothing Inc., a national retail chain of men’s clothing stores. McCaskey is the matriarch of the Chicago Bears NFL team. Rabine is the CEO and founder of the Rabine Group, which is involved in asphalt and parking lot development. The people of Illinois deserves another option for governor, Ives contended. “We’re traveling the state to let people know that they have a real option in the governor’s race,” Ives told Rock Island Today. “They feel betrayed by both Gov. Rauner and the longtime political ruling class in Springfield. Places like Rock Island and like Decatur have become the forgotten places in Illinois by the Chicago Democrats who have run this state into the ground. This campaign is committed to helping every Illinoisan and their family succeed.” The campaign has previously visited Decatur, Rock Island County, the Quad Cities area, Troy, Glen Carbon and Springfield.)
— Wheatland Township GOP sees Ives as state’s future – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511269816-wheatland-township-gop-sees-ives-as-state-s-future
 
FOX NEWS
— Trump puts North Korea back on blacklist (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who blacklist me because I refuse to carry out their blacklist orders? Should I publish a list of those who blacklist me because I refuse to carry out their blacklist orders?)
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/20/latest-terror-designation-way-to-hike-nkorea-pressure.html
 
ABC7
— Judge permanently blocks Trump sanctuary cities order – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/judge-permanently-blocks-trump-sanctuary-cities-order/2676112/
 
NBC5
— Hastert Scores Victory in One of Two Abuse-Related Lawsuits – Phil Rogers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Hastert-Scores-Victory-in-One-of-Two-Abuse-Related-Lawsuits-458873243.html
 
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Divided vote keeps Illinois in Crosscheck voter database – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-politics-crosscheck-20171120-story.html
 
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Kendall County judge dismisses sex abuse suit against Dennis Hastert – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/kendall-county-judge-dismisses-sex-abuse-suit-against-dennis-hastert/
— 3 tame referendums to crowd more controversial questions off ballot – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/three-tame-referenda-to-crowd-more-controversial-questions-off-ballot/
 
DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage holds line on property taxes – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171120/college-of-dupage-holds-line-on-property-taxes

— McHenry County reduces levy 11.2%, asks other taxing bodies to follow – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171120/mchenry-county-reduces-levy-112-asks-other-taxing-bodies-to-follow-
— Will your taxes go up or down? The five biggest questions on the GOP plan – Heather Long (DIERSEN: From what I see, Republican leaders want those who itemize their deductions to take the biggest tax hit. I itemized 1972-1977 and my wife and I have itemized since 1978. Government should encourage homeownership and taking job-related graduate courses. The deductibility of mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and job-related education a) encouraged me to take job-related graduate courses 1972-1983 and 1992-1997, b) encouraged me to buy a new town home in 1972, a studio condo in 1974, and a one bedroom condo in 1976, and c) encouraged my wife and I to buy a home in 1978 and to have one built in 1984.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171120/will-your-taxes-go-up-or-down-the-five-biggest-questions-on-the-gop-plan
 
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— UIC may absorb John Marshall Law School – LYNNE MAREK
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171120/NEWS13/171129992/uic-may-absorb-john-marshall-law-school
— Why Crain’s is no longer allowing comments (DIERSEN: Many, if not most, if not virtually all of the operatives and dupes who work for my critics/opponent operate anonymously. They know that I am litigious.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171120/OPINION/171129996/why-crains-is-no-longer-allowing-comments
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The editors of Crain’s Chicago Business are pulling the plug on our website’s comments section. Since we launched ChicagoBusiness.com more than 20 years ago, we have employed a variety of tools-most recently a discussion platform called Disqus-to facilitate reader commentary. Inevitably, however, the trolls leave their trails of slime before we know it. Simply put, we do not have the personnel to manage this commentary, to keep it civil and fair and to halt the back and forth before it devolves into invective, name-calling and, in too many cases, outright hate speech. We’d rather not play host to these often anonymous commenters. They drive out more civil readers and potential commenters. They sully our content, our brand and our sponsors. So, to borrow a phrase, we’re draining the swamp.)
— Should the upper middle class take the biggest tax hit? – Bloomberg (DIERSEN: From what I see, Republican leaders want those who itemize their deductions to take the biggest tax hit. I itemized 1972-1977 and my wife and I have itemized since 1978. Government should encourage homeownership and taking job-related graduate courses. The deductibility of mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and job-related education a) encouraged me to take job-related graduate courses 1972-1983 and 1992-1997, b) encouraged me to buy a new town home in 1972, a studio condo in 1974, and a one bedroom condo in 1976, and c) encouraged my wife and I to buy a home in 1978 and to have one built in 1984.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171120/NEWS02/171129990/should-the-upper-middle-class-take-the-biggest-tax-hit
— Illinois to stay in controversial voter database for now – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171120/NEWS02/171129986/illinois-to-stay-in-controversial-voter-database-for-now
 
KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— What’s the blueprint to political success? – Editorial (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, the “blueprint to political success” is to determine who has the most religious, government, political, and financial clout and then glorify and praise them, pander to them, serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and give them money.)
http://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/editorials/what-s-the-blueprint-to-political-success/article_76857b69-c880-59bf-a2af-ea201ee60a92.html
 
STATELINE
— Gov. Rauner Primary Opponent Jeannie Ives to Appear at Rockford Pro-Trump Event Tuesday Event will feature candidates, authors and talk show hosts among others
http://www.mystateline.com/news/gov-rauner-primary-opponent-to-appear-at-rockford-pro-trump-event-tuesday/860821348
 
ST. LOUIS TODAY
— House Republicans target medical expense deductions for elderly, disabled – Editorial (DIERSEN: Last year, my and my wife’s medical and dental expenses were $21,433, of which $13,859 was deductible. Last year, my aunt’s medical and dental expenses were $78,213, of which $74,050 was deductible. From what I see, Republican leaders want those who itemize their deductions to take the biggest tax hit. I itemized 1972-1977 and my wife and I have itemized since 1978. Government should encourage homeownership and taking job-related graduate courses. The deductibility of mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and job-related education a) encouraged me to take job-related graduate courses 1972-1983 and 1992-1997, b) encouraged me to buy a new town home in 1972, a studio condo in 1974, and a one bedroom condo in 1976, and c) encouraged my wife and I to buy a home in 1978 and to have one built in 1984.)
http://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-house-republicans-target-medical-expense-deductions-for-elderly-disabled/article_ec1ba530-6dee-5260-9c30-2828c072f126.html
 
NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— Why Don’t More People Wait Until They’re 70 to Claim Social Security? – Brian Stoffel (DIERSEN: My $2,028/year Social Security is dramatically less because I get a $50,856/year Civil Service Retirement Srstem pension. I earned Social Security credits during the 1960s and 1970s when I did yard work, washed dishes, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, pumped gasoline, delivered mail, worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard, and sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances.)
http://www.nwitimes.com/business/investment/markets-and-stocks/why-don-t-more-people-wait-until-they-re-to/article_02cd189e-374e-5ec9-a1dd-c6457bc895a4.html
 
WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Ives campaign doing damage control on fake Bannon story (DIERSEN: I oppose blacklisting because my critics/opponents blacklist me. Those who want me to blacklist William J. Kelly and/or others should go public with their requests.)
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/ives-campaign-doing-damage-control-on-fake-bannon-story
 
WIRE POINTS
— Pending Federal Tax Changes Would Lower Illinois Home Values And Deepen Property Tax Rage – Mark Glennon (DIERSEN: Mortgage interest and real estate taxes being deductible a) encouraged me to buy a new town home in 1972 when I was 24 years old, a studio condo in 1974, and a one bedroom condo in 1976 and b) encouraged my wife and I to buy a home in 1978 and to have one built in 1984.)
http://www.wirepoints.com/pending-federal-tax-changes-would-lower-illinois-home-values-and-inflame-property-tax-issues-wirepoints-original/
 
WILL COUNTY NEWS
— State employee health insurance accounts for vast majority of Illinois’ 2017 deficit spending – Greg Bishop
http://willcountynews.com/2017/11/20/state-employee-health-insurance-accounts-for-vast-majority-of-illinois-2017-deficit-spending/
 
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Congressman Randy Hultgren Introduces Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/congressman-randy-hultgren-introduces-parental-rights-amendment-u-s-constitution/
 
CAPITOL FAX
— After claiming Madigan was on a “descent into madness,” Ives now pledges different approach
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/20/after-claiming-madigan-was-on-a-descent-into-madness-ives-now-pledges-different-approach/
— Rauner’s Madigan schtick wearing thin with the… Kankakee Daily Journal?
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/20/rauners-madigan-schtick-wearing-thin-with-the-kankakee-daily-journal/
— New sexual harassment laws derided as toothless
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/20/new-sexual-harassment-laws-derided-as-toothless/
 
GOPUSA
— Calif. officials crack down on ‘churches’ selling marijuana
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=33688
 
WESTERN JOURNAL
— Latino Congressman Denied Membership in Hispanic Caucus – The Reason Why Is Surprising – Jason Hopkins (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries treat me like I am not a member if the news media? ANSWER: Those that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and those that a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.westernjournal.com/lawmaker-denied-membership-congressional-hispanic-caucus-hes-republican/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The congressman made his case for membership in the CHC last week. However, there was one major problem plaguing his chances. Curbelo is a Republican.)
 
COLLEGE FIX
— University of Illinois instructor assaults conservative students – DANIEL PAYNE
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/39174/
 
ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Illinois to stay in controversial voter database for now
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Illinois-to-stay-in-controversial-voter-database-12371770.php
 
FED SMITH
— Extending Federal Employee Probation to Two Years? – Ralph R. Smith (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious that when I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old, because I had been under a probationary period at IRS, I was not under a probationary period at GAO. Nevertheless, they did everything that they could to get rid of me. GAO audits IRS. They kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. They gave me unfair performance expectations and unfair performance appraisals. They assigned me to work for, to work with, and to supervise the office’s most problematic employees. And even worse things. In my defense, I completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, became a licensed CPA in 1981, 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. In addition, I completed the requirements for a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/11/20/extending-federal-employee-probation-two-years/

November 13 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Rauner Launches Re-Election Tour, Sets Sights On Madigan Again
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/13/rauner-launches-re-election-tour-sets-sights-on-madigan-again/
— Durbin: Illinois Republicans Must ‘Stand Up And Say No’ To GOP Tax Plans (DIERSEN: From what I see, outrageously, the more that your itemized deductions have been, the more federal income tax that you will pay under the GOP tax plans.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/13/dick-durbin-republican-tax-plans/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Back on the trail, Rauner recycles campaign themes with Madigan attacks – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-campaign-stop-20171113-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Kinzinger and Roskam call on Moore to end his campaign.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-congress-roy-moore-20171113-story.html
— Trump’s trade phobia hurts the Midwest – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-midwest-trade-trump-20171113-story.html
— New accuser says Roy Moore sexually assaulted her in car when she was a teen – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-roy-moore-beverly-young-nelson-20171113-story.html
— Moore allegations prompt reflections on fundamentalist culture in which some Christian men date teens – Julie Zauzmer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-moore-allegations-christian-culture-20171113-story.html
— The fastest-growing jobs in America pay about $22,000 a year – Danielle Paquette (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-health-care-jobs-20171113-story.html
— ‘No worse fate than failure’: How pressure to keep up is overwhelming students in elite districts – Karen Ann Cullotta, Karen Berkowitz, Kimberly Fornek and Suzanne Baker (DIERSEN: How much pressure were you under when you were in high school? Were you “college material?” While I attended Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966, I took college preparatory courses notwithstanding the fact that many, if not most, if not virtually everyone at the time viewed me as NOT being “college material.” Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. I spent my junior and senior years and the summer in between washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights. I just barely made into the top 20% of my class, my ACT score was only 24, I was draft bait, my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, I had partial red/green color blindness, and I had Osgood-Schlatter disease (
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood%E2%80%93Schlatter_disease).)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/anxietyhigh/ct-teen-anxiety-part-one-tl-1116-20171120-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump barges into tax debate, seeks deeper cut for wealthy – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/tax-overhaul-trump-obamacare-individual-mandate-affordable-care-act/
— New accuser claims sexual assault by Moore in 1970s when she was 16 – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitch-mcconnell-believes-women-roy-moore-allegations-alabama-step-aside/
— Lawmakers have just begun to address sexual harassment – Madeleine Doubek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/doubek-lawmakers-have-just-begun-to-address-sexual-harassment/
— Trump’s assault on Barack Obama’s legacy will fail – Jesse Jackson (DIERSEN: Obama’s legacy is anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/jackson-trumps-assault-on-barack-obamas-legacy-will-fail/

DAILY HERALD
— Why DuPage County might not get body cameras for deputies – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171113/why-dupage-county-might-not-get-body-cameras-for-deputies
— Why Reformation anniversary ignored? – Pastor Ronald W. Weidler (retired), Batavia
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171113/why-reformation-anniversary-ignored
— Trump choosing white men as judges, highest rate in decades – AP (DIERSEN: How bad are your demographics? My demographics are terrible, just ask my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. I am a Trump supporter, baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (69), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, non-veteran, federal retiree, former union member, American-nameplate car owner, childless, pet-less, Crete resident for 24 years, etc.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171113/news/311139910/
— Schaumburg Republican Jitendra “JD” Diganvker announces 8th Dist. bid – Eric Peterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171113/schaumburg-republican-announces-8th-dist-bid

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Roskam wants Roy Moore to step down after all – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171113/BLOGS02/171119956/roskam-wants-roy-moore-to-step-down-after-all
— Roskam defends GOP tax bill—but concedes it’s ‘not perfect’ – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: From what I see, outrageously, the more that your itemized deductions have been, the more federal income tax that you will pay under the GOP tax bill.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171113/BLOGS02/171119971/roskam-defends-gop-tax-bill-but-concedes-its-not-perfect

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rep. Davis leads new caucus, pleased with White House access – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171113/rep-davis-leads-new-caucus-pleased-with-white-house-access

WSIL TV
— How soon could recreational marijuana be legal in Illinois? – Roni LeForge (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36834368/how-soon-could-recreational-marijuana-be-legal-in-illinois

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Moore threatens to sue Washington Post over report Senate candidate calls story ‘fake news’ – SUSANNAH CULLINANE
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/moore-threatens-to-sue-washington-post-over-report/856583125

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Rauner Speaks on Legislative Redistricting – JIM MEADOWS
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/rauner-speaks-legislative-redistricting#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Formal Criminal Complaint Filed with McHenry County Sheriff Concerning Bob Miller’s Road District Expenditures
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/11/13/formal-criminal-complaint-filed-with-mchenry-county-sheriff-concerning-bob-millers-road-district-expenditures/

METRO EAST SUN
— Former lieutenant governor candidate Jason Plummer to take run at District 54 Senate seat – Chandra Lye
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/511266843-former-lieutenant-governor-candidate-to-take-run-at-district-54-senate-seat

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Lawmakers are done for 2017. Will they get anything done in 2018? – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/lawmakers-are-done-for-will-they-get-anything-done-in/article_387a8e10-c640-11e7-a97d-9f383bf09a9d.html
— Despite outflow of high earners, Dem gov. candidates push progressive tax – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/despite-outflow-of-high-earners-dem-gov-candidates-push-progressive/article_0c3db1d0-c657-11e7-b731-4b4655a077dd.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives holding high-dollar fundraiser November 20; Facebook, Inc. recently contributed $1,000 to her campaign fund. (19 comments as of 4:42 P.M.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/13/ives-holding-high-dollar-fundraiser/
— Rauner campaign identifies accomplishments, plans
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/13/rauner-campaign-identifies-accomplishments-plans/
— “I didn’t do it. Mike Madigan did it.”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/13/i-didnt-do-it-mike-madigan-did-it/
— Gov. Rauner denies that tax hike revenues are needed now, but won’t back immediate repeal
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/13/gov-rauner-denies-that-tax-hike-revenues-are-needed-now-but-wont-back-immediate-repeal/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Almost 18 percent of Illinois workers are immigrants
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/13/report-almost-18-percent-of-illinois-workers-are-immigrants/
— Cullerton, Brady appoint members to new task force (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS at 
diersen@aol.com did not receive the Bill Brady press release.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/13/cullerton-brady-appoint-members-to-new-task-force/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Press release…Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) announced on Monday the appointment of five Senate Republicans who will serve on the newly created Senate Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment Awareness and Prevention. “This is an important first step in changing the culture in the Capitol,” said Brady. “I applaud each of these Senators who are willing to serve on this important Task Force.” The goal of the new task force will be to conduct a comprehensive review of legal and social consequences of sexual discrimination and harassment in both the public and private sectors. The Task Force will study and make recommendations on combating sexual discrimination and harassment in workplaces, educational institutions, and in State and local government. Appointed to the Task Force are Senators: Pam Althoff (R-32nd District) Karen McConnaughay (R-33rd District) John Curran (R-41st District) Jil Tracy (R-47th District) Dale Righter (R-55th District) Members of the Task Force will not receive compensation for their service.)

ANDY MARTIN
— “Why I would vote for Judge Roy Moore”
https://contrariancommentary.wordpress.com/2017/11/13/san-francisco-news-conference-today-why-i-would-vote-for-judge-roy-moore-consevatve-columnist-andy-martin/

DAILY CALLER
— Keurig Apologizes For ‘Taking Sides’ In Hannity Boycott – Amber Athey
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/13/keurig-apologizes-for-taking-sides-in-hannity-boycott/

NEWSMAX
— Roy Moore: McConnell’s the One Who Should Step Down – Reuters
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/alabama-moore-mcconnell/2017/11/13/id/825796/

TOWNHALL
— New Accuser: Roy Moore Sexually Assaulted Me in a Parking Lot When I Was 16. Also, I’m a Trump Voter and Will Testify Under Oath. – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/11/13/new-accuser-moore-flirtatiously-signed-my-high-school-year-book-assaulted-me-in-a-parking-lot-n2408858

BREITBART
— Sixth Accuser: Woman Claims George H.W. Bush Groped Her When ‘I Was a Child’ – JOHN NOLTE
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/13/sixth-accuser-woman-claims-george-h-w-bush-groped-child/
— DACA Migrants Have One-Quarter College-Graduation Rate of Americans – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/13/daca-migrants-have-one-quarter-college-graduation-americans/

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
— ‘Way Too Little, Way Too Late:’ Facebook’s Factcheckers Say Effort is Failing – Sam Levin
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/way-too-little-way-too-late-facebooks-factcheckers-say-effort-is-failing/

REUTERS
— U.S. Senate Republicans ask Moore to withdraw as new accuser steps forward – John Whitesides
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-moore/u-s-senate-republicans-ask-moore-to-withdraw-as-new-accuser-steps-forward-idUSKBN1DD21W?il=0

NEW YORK TIMES
— McConnell Calls for Roy Moore to Drop Out of Senate Race – Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Jonathan Martin
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/13/us/politics/roy-moore-alabama-senate.html
— A Fifth Woman Accuses Senate Candidate Roy Moore of Sexual Misconduct – Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Jonathan Martin
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/13/us/politics/roy-moore-alabama-senate.html
— Veterans Claiming Disability Pay Face Wall of Denials and Delays – Dave Philipps
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/13/us/veterans-affairs-department-benefits-delays.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— More Republicans Say Roy Moore Should Leave Senate Race Sen. Gardner says Alabama candidate doesn’t meet ‘moral requirements,’ should be expelled if he wins – Janet Hook
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mitch-mcconnell-says-roy-moore-should-leave-senate-race-1510595931

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Reasons why my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are “too long:”
https://gopillinois.com
— They reject my comments
— They reject my values, beliefs, intelligence, judgment, motives, etc.
— They reject my demographics, biography, etc.
— They are only interested in things that impact them personally
— They do not want to see links to articles written by those who they blacklist
— They do not want to see links to articles that promote the traditional family plank
— They do not want to see links to articles that promote the right to life plank
— They do not want to see links to articles that promote the immigration plank
— They do not want to see links to articles that promote the illegal drugs plank
— They do not want to see links to articles that promote the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank
— They do not want to see links to articles that promote the Second Amendment plank
— They do not want to see links to articles that promote the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling
— They do not want to see links to articles that discourage age discrimination
— They do not want to see links to articles that discourage patronage and political affiliation discrimination
— They have trouble reading
— They were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed
— They focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate
— They are scapegoaters

— They are anti-union
— They are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors

November 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Legal pot referendum could end up on March ballot
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/legal-pot-referendum-could-end-up-on-march-ballot-/2614934/
— IL lawmakers tackle sexual harassment bills during veto session – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/il-lawmakers-tackle-sexual-harassment-bills-during-veto-session/2613412/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump repeats falsehoods about Chicago gun laws, calls city a disaster.”
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-repeats-falsehoods-about-chicago-gun-laws-calls-city-a-disaster/2612697/

NBC5
— Journalist Danielle Young Accuses Rev. Jesse Jackson of Sexual Harassment
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Journalist-Accuses-Rev-Jackson-of-Sexual-Harassment-455879813.html
— Illinois Lawmakers Focus on Sex Harassment in Veto Session – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/ira-silverstein-springfield-sex-harassment-veto-session-455948943.html

CBS2
— Illinois Senate Acts On Sexual Harassment: Too Little, Too Late? – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/07/illinois-senate-acts-on-sexual-harassment-too-little-too-late/
— Trump: ‘Hundreds More’ Would Have Died In Texas Church With Gun Laws Like Chicago’s President Claims Chicago ‘A Total Disaster’ Despite ‘Strongest Gun Laws In Our Nation’
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/07/trump-texas-church-shooting-chicago-gun-laws/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cook County Commissioners Want Voters To Have A Say On Legalizing Marijuana – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/07/cook-county-recreational-marijuana-referendum/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump blasts gun control during Asia trip: ‘Chicago is a disaster’
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/trump-blasts-gun-control-during-asia-trip-chicago-is-a-disaster

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump, pressed on gun control, says Chicago a ‘total disaster’ despite tough laws
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-chicago-gun-laws-disaster-20171107-story.html
— Illinois lawmakers start passing bills to deal with sexual harassment scandal – Kim Geiger and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-sexual-harassment-20171107-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A nasty anti-Trump says “On gun control, Mr. President, keep our city’s name out of your mouth.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-trump-gun-control-chicago-texas-huppke-20171107-story.html
— Conservatives seek changes to tax bill – Mike Debonis and Ed O’Keefe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-conservatives-changes-tax-bill-20171107-story.html
— How a former U. of I. athletic director earns nearly $500,000 in annual taxpayer-funded pension – Joe Mahr
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-ron-guenther-pension-20171106-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Preckwinkle backs putting marijuana legalization question to voters – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-cook-county-marijuana-legalization-referendum-20171107-story.html
— Was it ‘harassment’? Messages between Silverstein and Rotheimer read more like adolescent flirtation – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-silverstein-rotheim-papers-1108-20171107-story.htm
— Beware the long reach of #MeToo – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-metoo-weinstein-harass-20171102-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Orland Park officials seeking public input on gambling issue – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-orland-park-video-gambling-st-1108-20171107-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Fritchey plans legal pot referendum on March ballot – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/fritchey-plans-legal-pot-referendum-on-march-ballot/
— Three Dem gov hopefuls tell accused Sen. Silverstein it’s time to go – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/three-dem-gov-hopefuls-tell-accused-sen-silverstein-its-time-to-go/
— Mayor Emanuel happy to unload on Trump but won’t blast Ald. Burke – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-emanuel-criticizes-donald-trump-wont-blast-ed-burke/
— Trump again points to Chicago in arguing against tougher gun laws – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/texas-church-shooting-trump-gun-laws-restrictions/
— House can’t work up override of Rauner’s veto of ‘right-to-work’ bill – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/house-cant-work-up-override-of-rauners-veto-of-right-to-work-bill/

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cook County commissioner wants legal pot referendum on March ballot
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171107/report-cook-county-commissioner-wants-legal-pot-referendum-on-march-ballot
— Breuder, Hamilton come face to face in court over COD contract – Kerry Lester and Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171107/breuder-hamilton-come-face-to-face-in-court-over-cod-contract
— Repeal of medical deduction prompts tax bill pushback – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171107/news/311079891/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The medical expense deduction targeted for repeal by GOP tax writers has helped to offset costs including nursing home care and fertility treatments, laser eye surgery and travel out-of-state for a second opinion on a rare cancer. Several million people unlucky enough to face big medical bills not covered by their insurance would lose a valuable deduction under the House GOP bill. Groups representing older people and patients are trying to save it. “Anybody who is paying for the cost of nursing home care is paying a great deal of money, and they are going to lose that deduction, and their taxes are going to go up,” said Thomas DeCoursey, a retired lawyer from Kansas, in his 70s. He relies on the deduction to help offset costs associated with nursing home care for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s. Some of his own medical expenses also factor in. DeCoursey estimates that in a couple of years their annual costs will pass $100,000. “There are a lot of people in my shoes,” said DeCoursey, who lives in Leawood, a well-to-do Kansas City suburb that voted for President Donald Trump last year. About 9 million households – 6 percent of tax filers – claim the medical expense deduction, said Gordon Mermin, a senior researcher at the nonpartisan Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. The annual cost to the U.S. Treasury is about $10 billion, which ranks it as a modest tax break. Those who benefit tend to be middle-income and upper-middle-income people. “For the people who claim it, it is not a trivial benefit,” said Mermin. The medical expense deduction is also versatile. In addition to nursing home care, not generally covered by medical insurance plans, it can be used for: -Transportation expenses to a top hospital, like a comprehensive cancer center. -Some long-term care insurance premiums. -Installing specialized medical equipment in a patient’s home or vehicle. -Dental procedures. -Bills from out-of-network doctors. “When you are faced with large medical costs and don’t have a lot of options, this is one that helps people,” said Barbara Collura, president of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Most insurance plans do not cover fertility treatments, which can cost from $15,000 to $30,000. The deduction can offset some of that cost. Advocacy groups pushing back against repeal may get help from the Senate.)
— Glenbard students gain career insights through Mentor Day – Peg Mannion (DIERSEN: What happened to your mentors? My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, who got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20171107/glenbard-students-gain-career-insights-through-mentor-day

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey pushes for vote on legal pot here – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: If you push pot, you push destruction.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171107/BLOGS02/171109899/lawmaker-pushes-for-vote-on-legal-pot-here
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171107/BLOGS02/171109899/legal-pot-in-cook-county-lawmaker-says-lets-vote

CHICAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL
— Why the demise of DNAinfo and Gothamist did not surprise this reporter – Lewis Lazare
https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2017/11/06/why-the-demise-of-dnainfo-and-gothamist-did-not.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— House fails again to override veto of bill prohibiting right-to-work zones – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171107/house-fails-again-to-override-veto-of-bill-prohibiting-right-to-work-zones

ROCK RIVER TIMES
— Illinois lawmakers engulfed by fixing sex-harassment mess – AP
http://rockrivertimes.com/2017/11/07/illinois-lawmakers-engulfed-by-fixing-sex-harassment-mess/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois judge accused of offering to cut legal fees for sex
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article183270896.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Democrat launches campaign to unseat Olsen in 81st District – BOB RAKOW
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/11/07/democrat-launches-campaign-to-unseat-olsen-in-81st-district/aduuk6z/

WTTW
— Proposed Legislation Targets Illinois Gun Retailers – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/11/07/proposed-legislation-targets-illinois-gun-retailers
— New Watchdog to Investigate Ethics Complaints in Springfield – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/11/06/new-watchdog-investigate-ethics-complaints-springfield

WBEZ
— Chicago’s New FBI Chief: ‘Honest Government Is Not Optional – Mariah Woelfel
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/chicagos-new-fbi-chief-honest-government-is-not-optional/38d669e9-1191-4d94-90b0-dbfb4ff9abdb

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP tax bill would end stadium subsidies
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/nfl/gop-tax-bill-may-affect-raiders-stadium/852971973
— Poll: Views of Democratic Party hit lowest mark in 25 years GOP isn’t doing any better – RYAN STRUYK (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at everyone that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/poll-views-of-democratic-party-hit-lowest-mark-in-25-years/852874677

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Don’t Re-Elect Rauner and his Swamp
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-dont-re-elect-rauner-and-his-swamp

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois ranks 49th in fiscal health in new study – Scot Bertram
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/illinois-ranks-th-in-fiscal-health-in-new-study/article_f5927c58-c332-11e7-b806-ef78360a0eef.html
— Over-regulation blamed for teacher shortage in Illinois – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/schools/over-regulation-blamed-for-teacher-shortage-in-illinois/article_3db5f086-c0b9-11e7-ac51-bb1c9cb69be3.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Proft papers asking Republican candidates about Ives vs. Rauner primary
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/proft-papers-asking-republican-candidates-about-ives-vs-rauner-primary/
— Silverstein refuses to talk to reporters
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/silverstein-refuses-to-talk-to-reporters/
— Local right to work zone ban override motion comes up short for second time
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/local-right-to-work-zone-ban-override-motion-comes-up-short-for-second-time/
— Rotheimer: “Of course it wasn’t mutual”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/rotheimer-of-course-it-wasnt-mutual/
— Kennedy, Pritzker, Biss say Sen. Silverstein should resign
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/kennedy-pritzker-biss-say-sen-silverstein-should-resign/

FOX NEWS
— Texas shooting: Gun laws aren’t the problem, government incompetence is – Stephen L. Miller
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/11/07/texas-shooting-gun-laws-arent-problem-government-incompetence-is.html

GOPUSA
— Democrat Congressman walks out of moment of silence for Texas victims
http://www.gopusa.com/democrat-congressman-walks-out-of-moment-of-silence-for-texas-victims/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Rauner Will Face a Second Republican Challenger in the 2018 Primary – Philip DeVoe
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/453484/bruce-rauner-re-election-path-narrowed-republican-challenger

DAILY SIGNAL
— New Bill Would Make It Easier to Fire Federal Employees – Rachel Greszler (DIERSEN: This article outrageously ignores the fact that Democrats run the federal government and that they use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get of federal employees who are Republican and especially those who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://dailysignal.com/2017/11/07/new-bill-make-easier-fire-federal-employees/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This is good news for taxpayers and federal employees alike. For taxpayers, it will mean a more productive federal workforce that will translate into lower federal personnel costs. And for federal employees, it will help weed out the bad actors that have given federal employees as a whole a bad rap. Federal employees are unfortunately often characterized as lazy, unproductive, or even defiant—but that’s not true of the overwhelming majority of federal workers. By reducing this negative stigma, the federal government would become more competitive with the private sector and could attract more skilled and productive employees. Federal personnel and compensation policies are uncompetitive, and in many ways, counterproductive. The Heritage Foundation has proposed a comprehensive set of reforms to bring federal compensation and employment more in line with the private sector. Increasing the probationary period for new federal hires is one step in the right direction toward a more competitive and productive federal workforce.) 

COLLEGE FIX
— ‘It’s okay to be white’ signs spark outrage on campuses – MICHAEL JONES
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/38641/

POLITICO
— Think Mass Shootings Are Terrorism? Careful What You Wish For. Those arguing America needs a new domestic terrorism law haven’t thought things through. – BRIAN MICHAEL JENKINS and RICHARD C. DADDARIO (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Democrats consider the Republican Party to be a “subversive organization.” Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/07/think-mass-shootings-are-terrorism-careful-what-you-wish-for-215797
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When applied to a nation’s own people, a list of banned domestic terrorists strongly tends to becomes a tool of state control. It works to suppress speech, association, and political action because any idea advanced by a proscribed group becomes anathematized. In the middle of the 20th century the federal government published a list of subversive organizations as part of a Federal Employee Loyalty Program, ostensibly to keep communists out of government and socialist ideology by denying or terminating their employment. The desired effect was not only to protect the infiltration of government by soviet agents and Marxist revolutionaries, but to suppress throughout American society lawful and non-violent political speech and action in support of political goals influenced by communist and socialist ideas. The Federal Employee Loyalty Program did not reach as far as material support regimes do. The federal government did not attempt to make it a crime to support the proscribed organizations. It deprived those who did of employment in government or of security clearances requisite to work in certain government jobs. It also led to “blacklists” that deprived people of working in certain industries.)

CNN
— Only one-third of marijuana extracts accurately labeled, researchers say – Ben Tinker (DIERSEN: If you want to destroy an individual, an organization, a company, a government, and/or a country, you push pot on that individual, organization, company, government, and/or a country.)
http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/07/health/marijuana-cbd-buy-online-study/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Trump Says Chicago Is Proof Stronger Gun Laws Don’t Work. Researchers Disagree. – ERIK ORTIZ
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/texas-church-shooting/trump-says-chicago-proof-stronger-gun-laws-don-t-work-n818266

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump, diminished at home, is feted abroad, as Asian leaders employ flattery to stay on America’s good side.”
http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-trump-stature-20171106-story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Businesses fear Amazon way more than they fear Trump – Emma Court (DIERSEN: Who do businesses fear the most in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? My critics/opponents a) have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) hint/imply/argue/shout that they can destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government that they want to in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
http://nypost.com/2017/11/07/businesses-fear-amazon-way-more-than-they-fear-trump/

USA TODAY
— Trump has tweeted 2,461 times since the election. Here’s a breakdown of his Twitter use – Jessica Estepa
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/11/07/trump-has-tweeted-2-461-times-since-election-heres-breakdown-his-twitter-use/822312001/

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP CAN’T BLOCK HIS HOSTILE TWITTER FOLLOWERS. IT’S AGAINST THE 1ST AMENDMENT – JOSHUA GELTZER AND AMY MARSHAK
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-cant-block-his-hostile-twitter-followers-its-against-1st-amendment-704191

November 4 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Burt Minor is running for the 42nd Illinois House seat currently held by Jeanne Ives – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com
(THE ARTICLE: Winfield Township Republican Party Chairman Burt Minor is running for the 42nd Illinois House seat currently held by Jeanne Ives. His Facebook page is at 
https://www.facebook.com/burt.minor, – we have 130 mutual friends. He is a former United States Air Force Lt. Col. He has served as a Warrenville Alderman for 4 years. He has more than 50 endorsements already including Janice Anderson, Joseph Cantore, Jay Fisher, Bob Grogan, Martin Keller, Tonia Khouri, Brian Krajewski, Robert Larsen, Chris LeVan, Al Murphy, Randy Ramey, Carl Schultz, Kevin Wiley, and Jim Zay. He said a) that if Ives ultimately does not file for Governor and asks him to withdraw, that he would withdraw, b) that if Ives files for Governor but withdraws before the March 20, 2018 primary election and asks him to withdraw, that he would consider withdrawing, and c) that if Ives loses the March 20, 2018 primary and asks him to withdraw, that he would not withdraw.)

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— As soon as the Kathryn Creswell vacancy is certified; Judge James Orel will run for the vacancy. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com
(ACCORDING TO A DECEMBER 10, 2010 DAILY HERALD ARTICLE: “Wheaton attorney James Orel has been named to replace retiring DuPage Associate Judge Joseph Bongiorno, officials of the 18th Judicial Circuit in DuPage County said Friday. Orel is a 1983 graduate of the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago. He most recently worked at the law firm of Garretson, Santora, Urgo and Nugent in Wheaton. Before that, Orel was a partner at Loss, Pavone and Orel in Lombard and also has served as assistant corporation counsel for the city of Chicago.”)

ABC7
— Sen. Rand Paul assaulted in his Bowling Green, Ky., home, police say – CNN
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rand-paul-assaulted-in-his-kentucky-home-police-say/2604290/
— Illinois sending 150 national guardsmen to Puerto Rico – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/society/illinois-sending-150-national-guardsmen-to-puerto-rico/2603993/

NBC5
— Under Pressure, Illinois Lawmakers to Select New Legislative Inspector General – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-legislative-inspector-general-455228863.html

CBS2
— Rep. Ives’ Bid To Unseat Gov. Rauner – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/04/at-at-issue-rep-ives-and-her-bid-to-unseat-gov-rauner/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— George H.W. Bush calls Trump a ‘blowhard’ in new book: ‘I don’t like him’ (DIERSEN: The Bushes have always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform. One could argue that Clinton and Obama were elected and reelected because of that.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/george-hw-bush-calls-trump-a-blowhard-in-new-book-i-dont-like-him

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP’s proposed tax plan could hit Chicagoans in areas with high property taxes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-tax-plan-chicago-impact-20171103-story.html
— Both Bush presidents openly condemned Trump, book claims. One even voted for Clinton. – Avi Selk (DIERSEN: The Bushes have always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform. One could argue that Clinton and Obama were elected and reelected because of that.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-bush-trump-20171104-story.html
— They prepared to live with Alzheimer’s disease. The GOP tax bill may upend those plans. – Carolyn Y. Johnson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-gop-tax-bill-medical-expenses-20171104-story.html
— Both high-crime and trendy Chicago neighborhoods see surge in carjackings – Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-carjackings-rising-chicago-20171031-story.html
— More companies are buying insurance to cover executives who sexually harass employees – Danielle Paquette
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-companies-sexual-harrassment-insurance-20171103-story.html
— Is that service dog a fake? Under federal law, you can’t even ask – Mark Davis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/pets/ct-service-dog-fake-20171103-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Aldermen want sex harassment rules to apply to pols – Michael Sneed
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/sneed-exclusive-aldermen-want-sex-harassment-rules-to-apply-to-pols/

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois legislators need sexual harassment training – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-males demonize, denigrate, and condemn males as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, bigots, and/or even worse things. They especially demonize, denigrate, and condemn males who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171104/editorial-illinois-legislators-need-sexual-harassment-training
— Positive stories about the GOP are ignored – Lawrence Falbe, President, Lake County Republican Federation (DIERSEN: It would be great if those who organize conservative and Republican events in Illinois would for each event a) email me at 
diersen@aol.com the event’s host, speakers, date, time, and location ASAP, b) after the event, post an event report ASAP on your website, and c) email me at diersen@aol.com the hyperlink to that event report. Please include in your event report the event’s host, speakers, date, time, location, approximate number of attendees, and the names of candidates, elected officials, and party leaders who attended.) 
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171104/positive-stories-about-the-gop-are-ignored
— Bicyclist, pedestrian fatalities on the rise in suburbs – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171103/special-report-bicyclist-pedestrian-fatalities-on-the-rise-in-suburbs
— In Illinois, cyclists have same rights as drivers – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171103/in-illinois-cyclists-have-same-rights-as-drivers

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— State says 116 jobs have been moved to Springfield – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171104/state-says-116-jobs-have-been-moved-to-springfield
— More Democrats jump in state, county races – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20171104/bernard-schoenburg-more-democrats-jump-in-state-county-races
— How to go from good to bad, General Assembly-style – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171104/statehouse-insider-how-to-go-from-good-to-bad-general-assembly-style

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rep. Jeanne Ives will take on Rauner in GOP primary – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20171104/chuck-sweeny-rep-jeanne-ives-will-take-on-rauner-in-gop-primary

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Local voting districts seen as crucial to election security – AP
http://www.bnd.com/news/business/article182761181.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— “Technicality” Results in Backlog of Ethical Complaints at Capitol – JACLYN DRISCOLL
http://nprillinois.org/post/technicality-results-backlog-ethical-complaints-capitol-0#stream/0
— DeVos Comments On LGBT Rules; Her Husband’s Political Contributions Questioned – ANYA KAMENETZ
http://nprillinois.org/post/devos-comments-lgbt-rules-her-husbands-political-contributions-questioned#stream/0

CHICAGO NOW
— Protesting American Flag is misguided – James Kirk Wall
http://www.chicagonow.com/an-atheist-in-illinois/2017/11/protesting-american-flag-is-misguided/

KATHIE MILLER
— Mount Prospect nurse Katie Miller has announced her candidacy for state representative in the 53rd Illinois House District
https://millerforillinois.com/

METRO EAST SUN
— Edwardsville mayor stays course with Rauner – Chandra Lye
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/511259062-edwardsville-mayor-stays-course-with-rauner

MCHENRY TIMES
— Skillicorn warns of ‘decimated’ GOP if Rauner stays on ticket – Justin Stoltzfus
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/511258329-skillicorn-warns-of-decimated-gop-if-rauner-stays-on-ticket

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Breen withholds gubernatorial endorsement for now – Caitlin Nordahl
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511259056-breen-withholds-gubernatorial-endorsement-for-now

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— HOUSE CONSIDERS LEGISLATION TO REMOVE CRIMINAL PENALTY FROM SB 1905 An amendment has been filed in the Illinois House of Representatives that would remove language making local government officials criminals simply for enacting Right-to-Work laws. But significant problems remain. – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/house-considers-legislation-to-remove-criminal-penalty-from-sb-1905/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Fiscal Conservative and Pro-Family Candidate for Governor Jeanne Ives Needs Your Help Gathering Signatures – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/11/fiscal-conservative-and-pro-family-candidate-for-governor-jeanne-ives-needs-your-help-getting-signatures/

BLAZE
— Police reveal what could be a possible motive in the Las Vegas shooting – Sarah Taylor (DIERSEN: Gambling is extremely destructive.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/11/04/police-reveal-what-could-be-a-possible-motive-in-the-las-vegas-shooting/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, Stephen Paddock — the man responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. — was a “status-driven,” high-rolling gambler who had been steadily losing money for two years. In a wide-ranging interview with KLAS-TV in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Lombardo revealed that Paddock may have seen his image declining. What does this have to do with a motive? “He was going through some bouts of depression. But he was status-driven,” Lombardo told KLAS in the interview, which was given in an attempt to clarify the murkiness surrounding the October shooting. “Since September 2015, he’s lost a significant amount of wealth, and I think that might have been a determining factor on what he was determined to do,” Lombardo added.)

THE HILL
— George W. Bush: ‘I’m worried that I will be the last Republican president’ – ALICIA COHN (DIERSEN: The Bushes have always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform. One could argue that Clinton and Obama were elected and reelected because of that.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/358745-george-w-bush-im-worried-that-i-will-be-the-last-republican
— White House strikes back at Bushes over weak legacy – BRANDON CARTER
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/358769-white-house-strikes-back-at-bushes-over-weak-legacy?rnd=1509814803
— Rand Paul assaulted at Kentucky home: police – MAX GREENWOOD
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/358782-rand-paul-assaulted-at-kentucky-home-police?rnd=1509825096

POLITICO
— Man charged with assault after altercation with Rand Paul – BRENT D. GRIFFITHS
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/04/rand-paul-assault-home-charges-244549

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump breaches boundaries by saying DOJ should be ‘going after’ Democrats – Philip Rucker and Matt Zapotosky
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-breaches-boundaries-by-saying-doj-should-be-going-after-democrats/2017/11/03/1c157c08-c0aa-11e7-97d9-bdab5a0ab381_story.html

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP IS A ‘BLOWHARD,’ ‘I DON’T LIKE HIM’ AND I VOTED FOR HILLARY, GEORGE BUSH SAYS IN NEW BOOK – GREG PRICE (DIERSEN: The Bushes have always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform. One could argue that Clinton and Obama were elected and reelected because of that.)
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-blowhard-i-dont-him-and-i-voted-hillary-george-bush-says-new-book-702007

ATLANTIC
— Have Republicans Abandoned the Ownership Society? Encouraging people to buy a home was a hallmark of President George W. Bush’s economic policy. The new GOP tax bill marks a retreat from that philosophy. – RUSSELL BERMAN (DIERSEN: Government should encourage home ownership.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/11/have-republicans-abandoned-the-ownership-society/544955/

November 2 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Amid harassment allegation, Illinois senator loses leadership spot and a scramble to fill investigator’s job – Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger (DIERSEN: I hope that the next Legislative Inspector General has far more qualifications than I have: almost 18 years working for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991; almost 9 years working for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173; CPA (1979); Certified Internal Auditor (1981); Licensed CPA (1981); Certified Fraud Examiner (1990); Certified Government Financial Manager (1994); Certified Financial Services Auditor (1996); Forensic Accountant (1997); B.S. in management from NIU (1970); MBA from Loyola (1976); M.S. in accounting from DePaul (1980); and M.S. in financial markets and trading from IIT (1997).)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-capitol-sexual-harassment-changes-20171101-story.htm
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Cullerton also said he “anticipates” an interim legislative inspector general will be named as soon as next week.)
— Trump calling harassment accusers liars was just a political opinion, his lawyers say – Chris Dolmetsch
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-sexual-harassment-accusations-20171101-story.html
— Suddenly, Springfield is aghast about sexual harassment – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-springfield-harassment-madigan-cullerton-20171101-story.html
— The language of Islamic terror in America – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-met-terror-attacks-immigration-kass-1102-story.html
— Russian Facebook ads, now publicly released, show sophistication of influence campaign – Craig Timberg, Elizabeth Dwoskin, Adam Entous and Karoun Demirjian
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/technology/ct-russian-facebook-ads-20171102-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Mystery shrouding harassment cases called ‘absolutely outrageous’ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/leadership-post-stripped-for-senator-named-at-harassment-hearing/
— Obamacare enrollment opens, launches local ad campaigns – Taylor Hartz and Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/affordable-care-act-get-covered-illinois-obamacare-barack-obama/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Bradley Tusk promotes pot. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/mexico-should-legalize-drugs-and-so-should-chicago/

DAILY HERALD
— State senator Karen McConnaughay from St. Charles tells of 27 mystery harassment complaints
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171101/state-senator-from-st-charles-tells-of-27-mystery-harassment-complaints
— Without respect, there’s no ‘more perfect union’ – Jim Slusher (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of Group A disrespect members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171102/slusher-without-respect-theres-no-more-perfect-union
— Newly disclosed Facebook ads show Russia’s cyber intrusion – AP (DIERSEN: From what I see, beyond tragically, more and more and more activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who state that they are conservative and/or Republican a) submit themselves to Facebook’s domination, b) dump their websites, and c) stop using email.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171101/news/311019913/

CBS2
— Illinois Tollway Delivers New Illinois Route 390 Tollway
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/01/illinois-tollway-delivers-new-illinois-route-390-tollway/

ABC7
— Michelle Obama speaks, Chance the Rapper performs on last day of Obama Foundation Summi – Leah Hope and Eric Horng (DIERSEN: During his 8 years in office as President, Obama promoted individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors. That is why Trump was elected.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/michelle-obama-speaks-chance-the-rapper-performs-on-last-day-of-obama-foundation-summit/2591352/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Officials want 7-day cap on opioids – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171101/BLOGS02/171109985/opioid-limits-called-for-by-rahm-emanuel-toni-preckwinkle-dan-cronin

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Ives-Morthland ticket would give GOP voters choice – Editorial
http://www.qconline.com/opinion/editorial-ives-morthland-ticket-would-give-gop-voters-choice/article_0d566a24-bbf3-5805-b6a6-75a7e72ff55a.html

NORTHERN STAR
— Rauner invests in candidacy – Michael Urbanec
http://northernstar.info/news/dekalb_county/rauner-invests-in-candidacy/article_5d7b66ea-bf5f-11e7-8709-e787bc15eafa.html

TIMES
— The party’s over; what will replace it? – Jim Nowlan (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents do? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) promote patronage and b) reject some, most, or all of the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/editorial/state-affairs-the-party-s-over-what-will-replace-it/article_da7f26bf-d629-5c92-a223-8741e364bbe2.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Parties were held together by union or business philosophies, respectively, plus the glue of patronage jobs (jobs awarded by a political patron, such as an urban boss or governor) for precinct workers who linked themselves directly to voters. For my master’s thesis on the Illinois Republican Party of the 1950s and 1960s, I found that at one time 82 of the state’s 102 GOP county chairmen held state jobs courtesy of a Republican governor. The push by reformers for selection of state government employees on merit and court decisions that prohibited job largesse based on party affiliation have largely eliminated patronage jobs. The resource that patronage provided parties has now been replaced, ever more expansively, by the money of mega-millionaires. So today, party organizations are shells of their past importance, and big-money candidates use parties almost solely as labels by which to get onto the ballot. This coming year in Illinois, for example, two billionaires are spending hundreds of millions—at current spending rates—to win the governorship a year from now. Incumbent governor Bruce Rauner also is funding the campaigns of favored legislators, a job traditionally left to the candidates themselves (in my era) and more recently by legislative leaders who raised money for their troops. In the past, when party organizations helped win elections, a wannabe candidate was asked: How much work have you done for the party, and how loyal have you been? Now the question is: How much money do you have or can you raise?)

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Farmers Ask for Harvest Emergency – Benjamin Yount
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=254531#.WfrqhYzR-M8

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Republicans prepare to lay out their vision on taxes GOP delayed announcement one day – LAUREN FOX (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? Have you been asked what specific changes in the tax law that you want? Have you been asked to comment on specific proposed tax law changes?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/republicans-prepare-to-lay-out-their-vision-on-taxes/849753337

WJBC
— Sanguinetti: Opioid crisis ‘doesn’t discriminate’ – Greg Halbleib
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/11/01/sanguinetti-opiod-crisis-doesnt-discriminate/

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Kelly: Sen. Silverstein should be run out of Springfield on a rail
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-sen-silverstein-should-be-run-out-of-springfield-on-a-rail

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Wehrli asks who’s watching Mautino if state audit is approved – Angela Underwood
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511256797-wehrli-asks-who-s-watching-mautino-if-state-audit-is-approved

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Seventh Circuit strikes down IL ‘full slate’ 3rd party election rule, says state blocked election participation – Elizabeth Alt
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511256295-seventh-circuit-strikes-down-il-full-slate-3rd-party-election-rule-says-state-blocked-election-participation

WEST COOK NEWS
— Ives seen as offering ray of hope in dark clouds over Illinois GOP
https://westcooknews.com/stories/511257742-ives-seen-as-offering-ray-of-hope-in-dark-clouds-over-illinois-gop
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Leef, who recently launched his campaign against U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Illinois) in the Seventh Congressional District, said he has felt betrayed by Rauner ever since supporting him his gubernatorial campaign in 2014. “In the last election for governor, I voted for Bruce Rauner,” he said. “I felt that despite his undisputed liberal ideology on several important issues, I believed him when he assured the voters that he would govern as a fiscally principled conservative and keep his and his wife’s role as social warriors in check. As it turns out, Bruce Rauner has done the exact opposite.” Leef said GOP politicians like Rauner, who have ascended to public office only to forget their principles along the way, have left the state’s Republican party in tatters. “A Republican Party barely exists in Illinois,” he said. “This has been a result of decades of neglect by national party leaders, as well as a seeming total lack of vision or consistency of direction and narrative. Combine this with a complete lack of ability by the GOP to govern, and you have the disaster we see today in Illinois.”)

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Equal Rights Amendment and Abortion – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamily.org/uncategorized/equal-rights-amendment-abortion/

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— Rauner candidates face backlash after sanctuary state, abortion bills
https://realgopillinois.com/2017/11/01/rauner-candidates-face-backlash-sanctuary-state-abortion-bills/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Why isn’t there an IG? & Who should be the IG? – Natasha Korecki (DIERSEN: I hope that the next Legislative Inspector General has far more qualifications than I have: almost 18 years working for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991; almost 9 years working for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173; CPA (1979); Certified Internal Auditor (1981); Licensed CPA (1981); Certified Fraud Examiner (1990); Certified Government Financial Manager (1994); Certified Financial Services Auditor (1996); Forensic Accountant (1997); B.S. in management from NIU (1970); MBA from Loyola (1976); M.S. in accounting from DePaul (1980); and M.S. in financial markets and trading from IIT (1997).)
https://www.politico.com/tipsheets/illinois-playbook/2017/11/02/politico-illinois-playbook-evidence-of-sickening-culture-in-statehouse-reick-retunes-remarks-chris-kennedys-problem-donor-223128
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We’ve talked to a couple of people who for various reasons didn’t want to do it. This is a job that is a part-time job,” state Sen. Terry Link, the commission chairman, told POLITICO. “We’ve been previously trying to get an inspector general but we haven’t been able to, we keep on trying.” It’s up to the four legislative leaders to choose a person who the commission then approves. Not that everything is about gender but we’ll point out the eight member board is made up of six men and two women (each leader appoints two people). The four legislative leaders are all male. Senate President John Cullerton on Wednesday said an interim IG could be appointed next week. . .In McConnaughay’s opinion, the job should go to a former federal prosecutor. “I think the only way to go is we hire or find a former U.S. attorney. I’m guessing one of them will take the job and they are the only ones who are beyond approach,” she said. “Clearly, the General Assembly is incapable of policing itself.”)

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives calls sexual harassment bill “virtue-signaling legislation,” while Reick walks it back
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/02/ives-calls-sexual-harassment-bill-virtue-signaling-legislation-while-reick-walks-it-back/
(FROM THE IVES PRESS RELEASE: The role of Illinois Legislative Inspector General, an agency responsible for uncovering wrongdoing at the highest levels of Illinois government, has been vacant since December 2014. Yesterday it was reported that legislative staff in Springfield is holding up to 27 separate sexual harassment complaints against members of the Illinois General Assembly. A complaint must be filed with the Legislative Inspector General to be considered a “case.” Through that loophole, the political establishment in Springfield has been able to claim that there are no pending cases of sexual harassment. State Representative Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) issued the following statement calling on Governor Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to fill the position immediately: “Illinois has a reputation for political corruption. Government transparency and accountability should be top priorities for any leader who is serious about reform,” said Ives. “The charges of sexual harassment recently brought to light by Denise Rotheimer went unheard for a year. She was forced to suffer Senator Silverstein’s unwanted advances for a year. It was only out of political necessity that she was given a hearing at all. Twenty-seven other complaints of sexual harassment are being held by staff members and do not count as cases. Through its inaction, the ILGA has reaffirmed to women across the state that speaking up about the harassment of someone who is politically powerful will get you a one-way ticket to nowhere. They have reminded women and girls that they will just have to deal with it, because that’s the way it is. It is an inexcusable injustice.” “Sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination have a detrimental impact on institutions. This is a very serious charge. While the problem is rampant in Springfield, it has not been taken seriously by this state’s political leadership over the past two years. I understand the importance of protecting the women working in state government. And I take it seriously regardless of who is implicated. In order to properly prosecute offenders, legislative leaders must appoint a Legislative Inspector General.” “The fact that we have gone three years without a Legislative IG in place is a failure of both parties. starting with those in the majority party in both chambers. We should know if other members were being protected as Cullerton protected the complaint against Sen. Silverstein from a proper and timely investigation.” “We should have an expeditious appointment of a Legislative IG to exercise oversight and provide a channel for any persons who believed they were wronged to lodge a complaint. This is more important than the virtue-signaling legislation being advanced at present by people who were unserious about predatory behavior for too long to now pretend they are serious.” “Illinoisans have seen too many instances in which those in power look the other way to protect those who keep them in power. I am running for Governor to restore accountability and respectability to state government.”)
— McConnaughay walks back part of allegation, but she isn’t wrong that it’s a mess
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/02/mcconnaughay-walks-back-part-of-allegation-but-she-isnt-wrong-that-its-a-mess/
— Rauner wants Illinois to be host state for Puerto Rico hurricane victims (DIERSEN: Which states want to be host states for Illinois victims?)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/02/rauner-wants-illinois-to-be-host-state-for-puerto-rico-hurricane-victims/

GOPUSA
— Time to suspend Islamic immigration?
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32730
— Kasich 2020: Pro-immigration, pro-environment, anti-nationalism
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32662

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— David Perdue: ‘National Debt Surpassed $20 Trillion and No One in Washington Blinked’ – Conor Beck
http://freebeacon.com/issues/david-perdue-national-debt-surpassed-20-trillion-no-one-washington-blinked-eye/

BREITBART
— Poll: NFL More Polarizing Than ABC, CBS, Huff Po, and Breitbart News – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/10/31/poll-nfl-polarizing-abc-cbs-huff-po-breitbart-news/
— Lindsey Graham Sees DACA Replacement as ‘Down Payment’ for Further Amnesty – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/01/report-lindsey-graham-daca-payment-amnesty/

DAILY CALLER
— Terrorism Only Warrants A Solution When It’s Non-Islamic – Scott Greer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/01/terrorism-only-warrants-a-solution-when-its-non-islamic/

THE HILL
— First details emerge of GOP’s sweeping tax bill – NAOMI JAGODA AND SCOTT WONG
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/358399-first-details-emerge-of-gops-sweeping-tax-bill
— Thousands attended Trump protest organized by Russians on Facebook – ALI BRELAND
http://thehill.com/policy/technology/358025-thousands-attended-protest-organized-by-russians-on-facebook

POLITICO
— House GOP releases sweeping plan to cut taxes The tax overhaul is Republicans’ top priority ahead of next year’s elections, and lawmakers are desperate for a victory after the Obamacare repeal failed. – BRIAN FALER
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/02/tax-reform-house-gop-plan-244453

NEW YORK TIMES
— Leading Western Publisher Bows to Chinese Censorship – Javier C. Hernández (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who state that they are conservative and/or Republican, but who bow to my critics/opponents. 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 can destroy just about any individual, any organization, any company, or any government that they want to.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/world/asia/china-springer-nature-censorship.html
— Just Say No to Opioids? Ads Could Actually Make Things Worse – Austin Frakt and Keith Humphreys
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/upshot/why-advertising-is-a-poor-choice-to-tackle-the-opioid-crisis.html
— Republicans Release Tax Plan, Cutting Corporate and Middle-Class Taxes – JIM TANKERSLEY and THOMAS KAPLANNO
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/02/us/politics/tax-plan-republicans.html?emc=edit_na_20171102&nl=breaking-news&nlid=5208581&ref=headline

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— ISIS is over here now: We don’t fight them overseas or at home; it’s both – S. E. Cupp
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/isis-article-1.3604202

WASHINGTON POST
— Republican tax plan to lower cap on mortgage interest deduction to $500,000 loans – Damian Paletta and Mike DeBonis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/republican-tax-plan-to-lower-cap-on-mortgage-interest-deduction-to-500000-loans/2017/11/02/c0f594d6-bfd5-11e7-8444-a0d4f04b89eb_story.html 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Immigration Scapegoat The diversity visa program is far from the main terror threat.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-immigration-scapegoat-1509578419
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who push legal pot oppose taxes on legal pot.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-on-incentives-1509578847
— Republicans Stick With Big Corporate Tax Cuts in House Bill The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act seeks the biggest transformation of tax code in more than 30 years; leaves top individual tax rate at 39.6% – Richard Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/republicans-stick-with-big-corporate-tax-cuts-in-house-bill-1509629510?mod=djemalertNEWS

USA TODAY
— Russian meddling a wake-up call for Facebook users – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: From what I see, beyond tragically, more and more and more activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who state that they are conservative and/or Republican a) submit themselves to Facebook’s domination, b) dump their websites, and c) stop using email.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/usa-today-us-edition/20171102/281659665305832

U.S. NEWS
— Union uses Amazon argument to push for universal child care (DIERSEN: Would universal child care helped your parents? Because my outstanding mother never attended high school, her earning power was severely limited.)
http://www.usnews.ws/breaking/union-uses-amazon-argument-to-push-for-universal-child-care

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— Establishment Republicans Will Lose Their Civil War With the Insurgents – Nancy LeTourneau (DIERSEN: In your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois, who are a) the establishment Republicans and b) the insurgent Republicans? In Illinois, establishment Republicans support Rauner and the insurgent Republicans support the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2017/11/01/establishment-republicans-will-lose-their-civil-war-with-the-insurgents/

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Longer probationary periods will get another look in Congress this week – Nicole Ogrysko (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious that when I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old, because I had been under a probationary period at IRS, I was not under a probationary period at GAO. Nevertheless, they did everything that they could to get rid of me. In my defense, I completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, became a licensed CPA in 1981, 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. In addition, completed the requirements for a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://federalnewsradio.com/legislation/2017/11/longer-probationary-periods-will-get-another-look-in-congress-this-week/

VOA NEWS
— Iraqi Parliament Criminalizes Display of ‘Zionist’ Symbols Across the Country (DIERSEN: Anti-Americans in America want to a) criminalize the display of American symbols and b) abolish Independence Day.)
https://www.voanews.com/a/iraq-parliament-criminalizes-zionist-symbols-israel-flag/4094476.html

October 30 Morning Edition

HERALD EXTRA
— OCTOBER 3, 2017 FLASHBACK: Your local newspaper: The real deal – JIM ZACHARY (DIERSEN: What do you say to activists, to candidates, to campaign managers, to elected officials, to party leaders, to major donors, and to political consultants in Illinois who state that they are conservative and/or Republican, but who fail/refuse to keep 
diersen@aol.com on their press advisory and press release lists? I have served as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. Since 2004, I have sent out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too. Those emails have included links to almost 285,600 articles and information on many upcoming Republican events. What do you say to those who “punish” me by not sending me their press advisories and press releases a) because I refuse to serve as one or their operatives or dupes, b) because I refuse to carry out their backlist orders, c) because I have included links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like, d) because I have failed/refused to give them money, e) because they blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems, f) because I am “too conservative,” g) because they want to curry favor with my competitors, Rich Miller, and/or the rest of the Democrat news media in Illinois, and/or h) because they focus on destroying individuals like me, organizations like TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, companies, and governments that they cannot manipulate/dominate? They do not want me a) to know about or promote their public events and other public activities, b) to attend their events, and c) to report on their public events and other activities. They do not want anyone to first learn of anything by reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. They want you to only know what they want you to know. They paint me as being illegitimate if not worse things a) because I sent out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails free of charge, b) because the emails do not contain any advertising, c) because no one pays me for what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor, d) because I do not have a college degree in journalism, and/or e) because I state that I am conservative and Republican. They proudly paint themselves as being anti-Diersen. They do not return my phone calls. They read my emails for “opposition research.” Should I publish a list of the aforesaid punishers? Some of them, if not many of them, talk and act like they want me to do that.) 
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/opinion/national-editorials/commentary-your-local-newspaper-the-real-deal/article_d1295fef-ca14-5903-bc68-f82c03845a6a.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In a world of fake news spread on social media and attacks on the media from people in power, it is important for the public to know the difference between legitimate reporting by credible sources and all the noise posing as “the media.” Here are some reasons your local newspaper is the most trustworthy source for news and information: — Newspaper newsrooms are staffed with real people — people you know — reporters, photographers, editors — gathering the news, conducting interviews, covering meetings, attending events, writing, editing, fact-checking and making sure every day you can trust what you read. — Newspapers rely on recognizable sources. Quotes in the articles you read are attributed to real people and can be easily verified. — Newspapers work hard to stay away from single source reporting, giving readers context and balance. — Newspaper websites have legitimate URLs ending in .com or .org extensions, listing contact information, the names of staff members and the media organization’s leadership team on the website. — Newspapers correct mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes at times, but there is a big difference between an error and intentionally and knowingly publishing a false report because of some political or social agenda. Spurious websites, blogs and social media do not correct errors. They thrive on them. In the United States newspapers have a long and important legacy of holding the powerful accountable, defending the First Amendment and advocating for government transparency. Democracy is protected when the newspaper provides checks and balances as the Fourth Estate of government from city hall to the courthouse to the statehouse to the White House. Newspapers are committed to the neighborhoods, cities, counties, states and coverage areas they serve. Straightforward news reporting and thought-provoking commentary give a voice to the voiceless and empower the powerless. Newspapers hold government accountable because at our very core we believe that government belongs to the governed and not to the governing. Don’t be embarrassed because you shared some sensational, agenda-driven report on social media only to find out it is totally fake. Get your news where real news has always been found: Your local newspaper, the real deal.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The top 5 Republicans (Flake, Romney, Cruz, Kasich, and Sasse) who could challenge Trump in 2020 – Aaron Blake
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-republican-candidates-2020-20171027-story.html
— Illinois Office of Tourism to expand to Mexico and China – Nereida Moreno
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-tourism-mexico-china-1030-story.html
— 12 things you can do right now to help women in the workplace – Lolly Daskal (DIERSEN: Women should consider becoming federal employees. While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years (Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997), I saw absolutely no sexual harassment. All my superiors, all my supervisors, all my coworkers, and all my subordinates knew that all women are members of a protected class and that they should be given preference.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/success/inc/tca-12-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-help-women-in-the-workplace-20171023-story.html
— Why it’s easier to concentrate in a coffee shop than an open office – Geoffrey James (DIERSEN: In 1990, GAO moved to new office space in a new building – 200 West Adams in Chicago. I got a preferred corner office because a) I had been promoted to GS-13 in 1986 and b) I had more federal seniority because I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years and I had worked for the Post Office for almost 3 years. Needless-to-say, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/success/inc/tca-why-it-s-easier-to-concentrate-in-a-coffee-shop-20171023-story.html
— LaPortas lawsuit: How to raid deep pockets — the Chicago way – William Choslovsky
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-cop-kelly-shooting-court-1030-20171027-story.html
— Scream at the sky. Then what? – Heather Wilhelm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-wilhelm-trump-anniversary-scream-sky-1030-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On n Nov. 8, it’s anticipated that thousands of Americans in at least nine cities will take to the streets to “scream helplessly at the sky.” You can probably guess the reason: It’s to mark the one-year anniversary of the election of Donald Trump as president. Can you believe it’s almost been a year since the election? Time flies when everyone seems to be losing their minds! Here’s the good news: If you’re reading this, you’re still alive. The stock market seems downright giddy — knock on wood, at least for now — and despite our president’s occasionally baffling and sometimes alarming tweets, our country is apparently still free enough for people to get on Facebook and organize cross-country protests that involve shouting at clouds.)
— Make it worth their time Young professionals need to follow 3 rules to impress executives – Mary Rezek (DIERSEN: Non-veteran White males who are seeking a job with the federal government should be advised that with only rare exceptions, your career will be wasted and you will be gotten rid of if you do not make GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40. To impress your Democrat supervisors and your Democrat superiors, you need to impress them that a) you can and will help them get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and b) that can and will serve as their operative or dupe.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20171030/281870118696909

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— New FBI chief says he’s already losing sleep over Chicago violence – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/fbi-special-agent-chicago-jeff-sallet/

DAILY HERALD
— Ives: ‘We expect to be on the ballot’ against Rauner – Steve Zalusky (DIERSEN: Which Republicans will run for her 42nd District House seat?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171029/ives-we-expect-to-be-on-the-ballot-against-rauner

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Meet the Chicagoans mentoring women – LISA BERTAGNOLI (DIERSEN: What happened to your mentors? My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, who got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171027/ISSUE01/171029867

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Onward and upward? So just what’s up with all the interest in the state attorney general’s office? – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-10-30/onward-and-upward.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— State Rep. Jeanne Ives emerges as Republican primary challenger for Rauner – ALLISON PETTY
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-rep-jeanne-ives-emerges-as-republican-primary-challenger-for/article_a9e09dfc-9a4a-5ddc-a3c1-afa0779f1c01.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Central Illinois unions, contractors struggle to attract next generation of workers – CLAIRE HETTINGER and RYAN VOYLES
http://herald-review.com/news/local/central-illinois-unions-contractors-struggle-to-attract-next-generation-of/article_f28ed091-96f0-526c-ac32-fc55e06b8bd8.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Minimum wage bill sponsor says she’ll keep pressing for deal – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171029/minimum-wage-bill-sponsor-says-shell-keep-pressing-for-deal

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Former Miss America shares her story of overcoming obstacles and launching a political career – Allison Shapiro
http://www.daily-journal.com/life/former-miss-america-shares-her-story-of-overcoming-obstacles-and/article_0f683678-9d48-5675-852d-b235d9efb905.html

JOURNAL COURIER
— Expert: Dumping voter program a danger – Scot Bertram
http://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/115500/expert-dumping-voter-program-a-danger

WQAD
— Former IL State Rep. Morthland may be back on the ballot – CHRISTINA LOREY
http://wqad.com/2017/10/29/former-il-state-rep-morthland-may-be-back-on-the-ballot/

WTAX
— Rauner roughed up This veto session has been a different one for Gov. Bruce Rauner: many overrides.
http://wtax.com/news/101101-rauner-roughed-up/

DAILY ILLINI
— A broken record: Illinois continues to remind us it cares about sexual assault – ISAIAH REYNOLDS
https://dailyillini.com/opinions/2017/10/30/broken-record-illinois-continues-remind-us-cares-sexual-assault/

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Don’t let Rauner’s allies divide GOP primary
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/dont-let-rauners-allies-divide-gop-primary

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jeanne Ives’ Petition for Governor
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/30/jeanne-ives-petition-for-governor/
— Pam Althoff, the Woman Jack Franks Does Not Want on the County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/30/the-woman-jack-franks-does-not-want-on-the-county-board/
— Effect of Federal GOP Income Tax Elimination of Real Estate Tax Deduction On Randy Hultgren’s District
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/29/effect-of-federal-gop-income-tax-on-randy-hultgrens-district/

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— State Rep. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, scolded for proposing anti-Trump military spending measure – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/lawmaker-scolded-for-proposing-anti-trump-military-spending-measure/article_afeeb350-bb59-11e7-88e5-5fc70a58dcd9.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER & O’NEIL: WHEN MEDIA BECOMES PART OF THE PROBLEM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/thorner-oneil-when-media-becomes-part-of-the-problem.html

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— FROM THE ARTICLE: Jeanne Ives picks a running mate, sends email to supporters proclaiming her intent to challenge Rauner in Republican primary (DIERSEN: Have you received that email? I still have not. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes might use that to hint/imply/argue/shout a) that Ives does not want my support, b) that Ives is punishing me, and/or c) that Ives doses not consider me to be a member of the news media.)
https://www.politico.com/tipsheets/illinois-playbook/2017/10/30/ives-out-with-gop-primary-petitions-whos-selling-guns-traced-to-chicago-crime-ex-gov-quinn-joins-ag-race-223053

CAPITOL FAX
— Republican Attorneys General Association ridicules potential Quinn candidacy
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/30/raga-ridicules-potential-quinn-candidacy/

GOPUSA
— Most Houston players kneel during anthem, then lose the game
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32548
— Christ Church and the slavers’ blood money
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32553

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Whistleblower calls for VA czar in open letter to Trump – Scott Davis (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, if GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran had gotten a GAO czar appointed, they might still be working for GAO. GAO did not unionize until 2007.)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/whistleblower-calls-for-va-czar-in-open-letter-to-trump/article/2638939

JP MEDIA
— ‘I am Undocumented and Unafraid,’ Says DACA Beneficiary Declaring Trump a ‘Coward’ – NICHOLAS BALLASY (DIERSEN: Democrats use illegals to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/undocumented-unafraid-says-daca-beneficiary-declaring-trump-coward/

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Enjoy Each Day – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: What do you do for others each and every day? I put a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email together each and every morning and each and every evening and send them out.)
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2017/10/30/enjoy-each-day/

POLITICO
— John Boehner Unchained The former House speaker feels liberated—but he’s also seething about what happened to his party. – TIM ALBERTA (DIERSEN: If Boehner did not reject so many planks in the Republican Party platform, I would suggest that he become the GOPUSA Ohio Editor.)
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/10/29/john-boehner-trump-house-republican-party-retirement-profile-feature-215741
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After leaving office, Boehner says a longtime family friend approached him. “You’ve always had a purpose—your business, your family, politics,” the friend said. “What’s your purpose now?” Boehner says the question gnaws at him every day. We met three times over the summer, his most candid and revealing series of interviews since a third attempted coup on his speakership led him to say to hell with it and retire early.)

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Ready for the golden years? 8 facts on retirement savings (DIERSEN: I should write a book about early retirement. I have been retired since 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://wtop.com/consumer-news/2017/10/ready-for-the-golden-years-8-facts-on-retirement-savings/ 

NEW YORK TIMES
— MARCH 18, 2002 FLASHBACK: Animosity High in Both Parties In Illinois Governor Primaries – AP (DIERSEN: Who do you blame for your losses? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes continue to blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000, but especially Jim Ryan’s loss to Blagojevich in the 2002 general election. Of course, if a Democrat becomes the next governor of Illinois, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for that.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/18/us/animosity-high-in-both-parties-in-illinois-governor-primaries.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Republicans, facing their first real contested primary in decades, have worked to distance themselves from the governor’s problems. The two other Republican candidates, State Senator Patrick O’Malley and Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood, accused Jim Ryan of knowing about the bribery scheme but refusing to use his power as attorney general to stop it. The attorney general maintains that it would have been irresponsible for him to get involved in a federal investigation. Recent polls have shown Jim Ryan with about 50 percent of the vote. . .Among the Republican candidates, Ms. Wood ran advertisements calling Mr. Ryan and Mr. O’Malley “too extreme” because they oppose abortion even in cases of rape and incest. Ms. Wood is also courting Democrats and liberal groups to cross over to the Republican primary and vote for her.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Democrat says “The Economy Can’t Grow Without Birth Control.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/opinion/economy-birth-control.html
— Checking My Male Privilege – Charles M. Blow (DIERSEN: What do you say to men who paint themselves as being anti-men to curry favor with anti-men? What do you say to Whites who paint themselves as being anti-White to curry favor with anti-Whites? What do you say to older people who paint themselves as being anti-older people to curry favor with anti-older people? What do you say to rich people who paint themselves as being anti-rich people to curry favor with anti-rich people? What do you say to German-Americans who paint themselves as being anti-German Americans to curry favor with anti-German Americans? What do you say to Americans who paint themselves as being anti-American to curry favor with anti-Americans? What do you say to “Republicans” who paint themselves as being anti-Republicans to curry favor with anti-Republicans? What do you say to “conservatives” who paint themselves as being anti-conservative to curry favor with anti-conservatives? What do you say to Protestants who paint themselves as being anti-Protestant to curry favor with anti-Protestants? What do you say to etc. who paint themselves as being anti-etc. to curry favor with anti-etc.? I should write books about such aforesaid frauds in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/opinion/checking-my-male-privilege.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Donald Trump Wants to Raise Your Taxes.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/opinion/trump-raise-taxes.html
— Her Peers Made School Look Easy. Now, With Hard Work, She’s Catching Up. – JOHN OTIS (DIERSEN: If I could do it over again, I would have majored in accounting at NIU instead of management, earned a master’s degree in accounting much sooner than I did, passed the CPA examination much sooner than I did, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/nyregion/her-peers-made-school-look-easy-now-her-hard-work-is-paying-off.html
— Catalonia Civil Servants Must Decide: Resist or Obey Madrid’s Rule – PATRICK KINGSLEY (DIERSEN: What if the Democrats succeed in getting California, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, etc. to leave the United States and join up with Mexico?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/world/europe/catalonia-spain-carles-puigdemont.html

WASHINGTON POST
— John Boehner, retired and a little bitter, f-bombs some old GOP enemies – Derek Hawkins (DIERSEN: If Boehner did not reject so many planks in the Republican Party platform, I would suggest that he become the GOPUSA Ohio Editor.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/30/john-boehner-retired-and-a-little-bitter-f-bombs-some-old-gop-enemies/?utm_term=.6822cd3916c2

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Big Brewer Makes a Play for Marijuana Beverages Corona brewer to invest nearly $200 million in Canadian marijuana grower, with plans to develop cannabis-infused drinks – Jennifer Maloney and David George-Cosh (DIERSEN: Those who promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices have always worked very hard against me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/big-brewer-makes-a-play-for-marijuana-beverages-1509300002
— Stuck in Place, U.S. Homeowners Hunker Down as Housing Supply Stays Tight More choose to stay where they are and renovate, making it harder for renters to enter market – Laura Kusisto and Christina Rexrode (DIERSEN: How much have spent renovating your home? Since we had our home built in 1984 at 915 Cove Court in Wheaton, my wife and I have spent lots of money renovating it. We have had the following replaced plus more: roof, garage doors, furnace and air conditioning, kitchen appliances, kitchen countertops, and flooring, carpeting, water heater, and deck flooring. We have had a deck and gazebo built, an underground sprinkler system installed and controller replaced, fencing installed and replaced, a car lift installed, garage flooring installed, the basement finished, a whole-house natural-gas backup electric generator installed, and a home security system installed. We have spent lots of money and I have spent lots of time making landscaping and lot drainage improvements.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/stuck-in-place-u-s-homeowners-hunker-down-as-housing-supply-stays-tight-1509274802

USA TODAY
— Cash-strapped (ILLEGALS) in Chicago flock to free community colleges – Aamer Madhani (DIERSEN: I earned a bachelor’s degree from NIU in 1970 when I was 21. Were you cash-strapped while you earned your bachelor’s degree? I was not because I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; and worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970. Further, my parents provided me with room and board in their home in Crete while I attended UIC 1966-1968, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/10/24/cash-strapped-undocumented-immigrants-chicago-flock-free-community-college/794428001/
— Survey: Teachers’ mental health declining amid job stress – Greg Toppo (DIERSEN: Cranking out “good little Democrats” is very stressful. Not every student wants to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/10/30/survey-teachers-mental-health-declining-amid-job-stress/811577001/
— The Bush twins: Could politics be in their future? – Jocelyn McClurg
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2017/10/25/bookmarkthis-bush-twins-could-politics-their-future/800965001/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— John Kasich Is Already Running For the Ohio governor, the campaign against Trump never stopped. And it won’t till 2020. – Lisa Miller
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/10/john-kasich-2020-challenge-against-donald-trump.html

DETROIT FREE PRESS
— Choosing sides in the next civil war may be tricky – Brian Dickerson (DIERSEN: On what side will you be on? On Side A will be those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors. On Side B will be those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I would call Side A “The Anti-Americans” and side B “The Americans.” I will be on Side B. On what side will you be on?)
http://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/brian-dickerson/2017/10/29/second-civil-war-republicans-democrats/806319001/

METRO NEWS
— The power of incumbency – Hoppy Kercheval
http://wvmetronews.com/2017/10/30/the-power-of-the-incumbency/

BALLOT PEDIA
— 88 percent of benefits from state/local tax deductions go to upper-income Americans – Scott Rasmussen (DIERSEN: Those who can and do itemize pay less federal income taxes. Sadly, Shimkus says that 79 percent of the people in his district do not itemize their deductions. Because I itemized, I paid less federal income taxes 1972-1977, and because my wife and I have always itemized, we have paid less federal income taxes since 1978. We have been able to itemize, that is, to pay less federal tax because of the money we paid for education, mortgage interest, real estate taxes, state income taxes, medical expenses, and charitable contributions. Those who do not itemize in Shimkus’s district must not pay that much money for education, mortgage interest, real estate taxes, state income taxes, medical expenses, and/or charitable contributions.)
https://ballotpedia.org/Scott_Rasmussen%27s_Number_of_the_Day

GM AUTHORITY
— Would You Rather Buy A Brand New Chevrolet Corvette Or An iPhone X? – FRANCISCO CRUZ
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2017/10/would-you-rather-buy-a-brand-new-chevrolet-corvette-or-an-iphone-x/

CHRONICLE JOURNAL
— Reflecting on those good old days – ANNETTE O’BRIEN (DIERSEN: When were your good old days? My good old days include a) 1948-1972 when I lived in Crete; b) 1953-1961 when I attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete; c) 1961-1962 when I attended Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest; and 1962-1966 when I attended Crete-Monee High School. They include a) 1970 when I was 21 and earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU; b) 1976, 1980, and 1997 when I earned master’s degrees in business from Loyola, in accounting from DePaul, and in finance from IIT; c) 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997 when I earned professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CFE, CGFM), CFSA, and Forensic Accountant); d) 1981 when I earned a professional license (CPA); e) 1972, 1973, and 1974 when IRS promoted me; f) 1986, 1987, and 1988 when I worked for GAO on audits of IRS; g) 1986 when GAO promoted me; h) 1966 when I bought my first new car and 1971 when I bought a new 1972 Corvette; i) 1972 when I bought a new town home; j) 1974 and 1976 when I bought condos; k) 1978 when I got married; j) 1978 when we bought a home in Wheaton; k) 1984 when we had a home built in Wheaton; and l) 1978-1992 when my wife and I took many vacations following her many business trips to luxury resorts all across America. When were your bad old days? My bad old days include a) 1968 and 1969 when my Democrat Post Office superiors disallowed my sick leave requests; b) 1969 when my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign and my father died suddenly; c) 1974 when my Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my partial day per diem claims; d) 1978 when Money Magazine published its article on me resulting in my Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my education deductions; e) after 1974 when my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12; f) 1980 when my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO; g) 1980-1985 and 1989-1997 when my Democrat GAO superiors kept me off audits of IRS; h) after 1986 when my Democrat GAO superiors did not promote me beyond GS-13; i) 1989-1997 when my Democrat GAO superiors always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes; and j) 1997 when my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer.”)
http://www.chroniclejournal.com/opinion/reflecting-on-those-good-old-days/article_ee4910ec-bcb6-11e7-b8f9-cbc830d1a9ab.html

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Republicans Follow Trump, Not GOP Senators (DIERSEN: Who does the majority of the voters in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois follow?)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/october_2017/most_republicans_follow_trump_not_gop_senators

October 28, 2017 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— According to a 9:37 AM Saturday, October 28, 217 bulk email from Martin Keller, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee Chairman, “Jeanne is running!! In the next day or so she will be sending out her petitions to be on the ballot in the March 2018 Republican Primary. As soon as more information is available we will get it to you. Start thinking about friends and family around the state who can help her get the required number of signatures.” According to an extremely reliable source, former state representative Rich Morthland is her running mate.  At the October 11, 2017 Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) meeting, Ives said MTRCC members would be the first to know if she decides to run for Governor. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER’S CAMPAIGN WAR CHEST DOUBLES SIZE OF DEMOCRAT HOPEFULS’
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/rauners-campaign-war-chest-doubles-size-of-democrat-hopefuls.htm
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Campaign for Political Reform shows Republican Bruce Rauner has raised campaign funds at more than twice the amount of his most well-funded Democrat hopeful J.B. Pritzker has raised. But even more stunning is that Rauner shows $65 million on hand while Pritzker shows only $7 million on hand. Will those numbers intimidate anyone from the conservative majority of the IL GOP from giving a serious challenge to the incumbent governor? Time is running out to circulate petitions.)

DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF DUPAGE COUNTY
— Become an Elected Official at the Most Important Level (DIERSEN: How much credibility do you have? According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, Precinct Committeemen like me have no credibility. According to them, the higher position that you hold in the party, the more credibility that you have. They stress that even though I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, I am a) NOT a member of any Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) committee, b) NOT the chairman of any MTRCC committee, c) NOT a MTRCC officer, d) NOT a member of the DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC) Executive Committee, e) NOT a DCRCC officer, f) NOT a member of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee, g) NOT an IRP officer, and h) NOT the IRP National Committeeman. They stress that MTRCC rudely dumped me as its webmaster in 2010 and 2004 and that when I ran for Treasurer in 2004, I got only 13 votes. Those who dominate MTRCC focus on demonizing, denigrating, and condemning me, my credibility, and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. They blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. They further stress that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc.)
http://www.dupagedemocrats.com/cms2/become-an-elected-official-at-the-most-important-level/
(FROM THE POSTING: For many, the first elected position they hold is that of Precinct Committeeman, PC for short. PC’s are elected officials and are vital to their fellow candidates running for Public Office. Elected PC’s serve a two year term and make up the Central Committee of the County Party and vote on all major decisions. The DuPage Elections Committee describes the role of PC as follows: The grass roots and foundation of the political parties are its precinct committeemen. They serve as the foot soldiers to the most fundamental political unit of government, the precinct. The precinct committeeman helps shape party policy and participates in the selection process of candidates. A precinct committeeman is elected to a two-year term in the even-year primary elections. In our PC orientation, we cover exactly how you can *Represent the party’s voters at the county central committee convention to elect the county central chairman and its officers. The precinct committeeman casts a total number of party votes, (weighted vote), as cast in the precinct at the recent primary election *Become a voter registrar and register all qualified constituents *Appoint and fill vacancies of election judges for the precinct polling place *Provide candidate and election information to the voters *Circulate petitions for candidates prior to the primary election *Become familiar with the elected officials and legislatures so the concerns of the voters can be passed on to them. *Attend and become involved in the party’s Township meetings in one of the nine townships in which you live)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Conservative website Washington Free Beacon first paid Fusion GPS for Trump research that led to dossier – Devlin Barrett, Sari Horwitz and Adam Entous (DIERSEN: If your critics/opponents wanted a dossier on you, who would they hire to put it together?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-conservative-website-trump-dossier-20171027-story.html
— Aldermen call for tougher background checks of Uber, Lyft drivers – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-city-council-transportation-budget-hearing-20171027-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Taxpayers lost $1.2M on cancelled concert at Guaranteed Rate Field – Shia Kapos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/taxpayers-lost-1-2m-on-cancelled-concert-at-guarantee-rate-field/

CBS2
— Crete-Monee School Superintendent Resigns Just eight weeks into the school year, Crete-Monee School District 201-U Superintendent Nathaniel Cunningham Jr has resigned.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/category/spoken-word-wbbmtv/3749018-crete-monee-school-superintendent-resigns/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Why is sexual harassment rampant in Springfield? – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years (Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997), I saw absolutely no sexual harassment. All my superiors, all my supervisors, all my coworkers, and all my subordinates knew that all women are members of a protected class and that they should be given preference.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171027/ISSUE05/171029869/why-is-sexual-harassment-rampant-in-springfield
— Before it gets personal, House speaker scrambles on sexual harassment – RICH MILLER (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years (Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997), I saw absolutely no sexual harassment. All my superiors, all my supervisors, all my coworkers, and all my subordinates knew that all women are members of a protected class and that they should be given preference.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171027/NEWS02/171029861/before-it-gets-personal-house-speaker-scrambles-on-sexual-harassment
— Here’s how not to bring jobs to Illinois – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171027/ISSUE07/171029886/rauner-is-right-to-veto-local-right-to-work-ban-in-illinois

WTTW
— Chicago to Add 10 Environmental Inspectors, Increase Fine Amounts – Alex Ruppenthal
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/10/27/chicago-add-10-environmental-inspectors-increase-fine-amounts

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— State lawmakers file plans calling for sexual harassment training – AP (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years (Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997), I saw absolutely no sexual harassment. All my superiors, all my supervisors, all my coworkers, and all my subordinates knew that all women are members of a protected class and that they should be given preference.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171027/state-lawmakers-file-plans-calling-for-sexual-harassment-training?rssfeed=true

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Rauner remains right for Illinois in 2018 – Andy Wheeler, Kankakee County Board chairman
http://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/letters/rauner-remains-right-for-illinois-in/article_26965952-5ba8-5b7a-950c-67fc268681e5.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Springfield-area dog survives vicious coyote attack – Carla Jimenez
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171027/springfield-area-dog-survives-vicious-coyote-attack

DAILY ILLINI
— ‘Meeting with the Chief’ results in vandalism and police involvement – KARAN ABROL
https://dailyillini.com/news/2017/10/27/meeting-chief-results-vandalism-police-involvement/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— WHILE ILLINOIS COURTS AMAZON, PRIVACY LITIGATION THREATENS TECH FIRMS, ILLINOIS EMPLOYERS – Amy Korte
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/while-illinois-courts-amazon-privacy-litigation-threatens-tech-firms-illinois-employers/

BREITBART
— Anti-Trump Dossier Original Funder Paul Singer an Open Borders Establishment Republican Billionaire – IAN MASON (DIERSEN: If your critics/opponents wanted a dossier on you, who would they hire to put it together?)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/27/anti-trump-dossier-original-funder-paul-singer-an-open-borders-establishment-republican-billionaire/

CAMPUS REFORM
— A College Republicans meeting at the University of Illinois was disrupted Thursday by a woman who is allegedly a university employee. – Anthony Gockowski and Nikita Vladimirov
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=10056

NEW YORK TIMES
— Citizenship Applications in the U.S. Surge as Immigration Talk Toughens – MIRIAM JORDAN
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/us/citizenship-applications-immigration.html
— More Fake News From the New York Times – ESTHER GOLDBERG (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, a) GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are full of fake news and b) the only real news is the news that they put out.)
https://spectator.org/more-fake-news-from-the-new-york-times/
— A Student Loan Nightmare: The Teacher in the Wrong Payment Plan – RON LIEBER
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/your-money/paying-for-college/student-loan-payments.html
— How Twitter Killed the First Amendment – Tim Wu
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/opinion/twitter-first-amendment.html
— Communism Through Rose-Colored Glasses Why can’t the left condemn this evil as it does its historical equivalents? – Bret Stephens
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/opinion/communism-rose-colored-glasses.html
— The U.S. Nursed an Undocumented 10-Year-Old. Now It May Deport Her. – VIVIAN YEE
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/us/immigrant-girl-surgery-detained.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Spain Dismisses Catalonia Government After Region Declares Independence – RAPHAEL MINDER and PATRICK KINGSLEY (DIERSEN: If the Democrats who run Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago fail in their efforts to destroy Trump, will they declare that Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago are “Independent Democrat Republics?” Will they declare that every precinct, every municipality, every township/ward, and every county in Illinois in which Clinton got more votes than Trump is an “Independent Democrat Republic?”)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/world/europe/spain-catalonia-puigdemont.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Conservative Website Washington Free Beacon First Funded Anti-Trump Research by Firm That Later Produced Dossier- KENNETH P. VOGEL and MAGGIE HABERMAN (DIERSEN: If your critics/opponents wanted a dossier on you, who would they hire to put it together?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/us/politics/trump-dossier-paul-singer.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Most think political divisions as bad as Vietnam era, new poll shows. The Post-U. Md. survey reveals a starkly pessimistic view of the U.S. political system under President Trump. – John Wagner and Scott Clement (DIERSEN: How bad is it for Trump supporters in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America? One major indicator is the number of votes that Trump got compared to the number votes Clinton got in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/national/democracy-poll/?utm_term=.5617556b9ac0&wpisrc=al_news__alert-politics–alert-national&wpmk=1

NEW YORK POST
— Conservative website originally funded research firm that produced Trump dossier – Joe Tacopino (DIERSEN: If your critics/opponents wanted a dossier on you, who would they hire to put it together?)
http://nypost.com/2017/10/27/conservative-paper-originally-funded-research-for-trump-dossier/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat Party.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/10/27/white-lives-matter-religious-leaders/805807001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Tussle Within Facebook Focuses on How to Address Misleading Material – Mike Isaac (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all material is misleading except the material that they put out.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/facebook-fake-content-employees.html?_r=0
— Spain Seizes Power in Catalonia After Region Declares Independence – Jeannette Neumann and Marina Force (DIERSEN: If the Democrats who run Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago fail in their efforts to destroy Trump, will they declare that Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago are “Independent Democrat Republics?” Will they declare that every precinct, every municipality, every township/ward, and every county in Illinois in which Clinton got more votes than Trump is an “Independent Democrat Republic?”)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/catalans-rally-as-spain-is-poised-to-approve-direct-rule-1509108392
— The Trump Dossier Dam Is Breaking A U.S. political party applied to a hostile power for lurid stories about a domestic opponent. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. (DIERSEN: If your critics/opponents wanted a dossier on you, who would they hire to put it together?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-trump-dossier-dam-is-breaking-1509143847
— Conservative Publication Hired Fusion GPS to Research Trump, Other Candidates Washington Free Beacon denies involvement in anti-Trump dossier compiled by ex-British spy – Byron Tau (DIERSEN: If your critics/opponents wanted a dossier on you, who would they hire to put it together?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/conservative-publication-hired-fusion-gps-to-research-trump-other-candidates-1509153787
— When Art Joined the Russian Revolution A Chicago exhibition showcases posters, furniture, cookie boxes—and a lot more – Susan Delson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-art-joined-the-russian-revolution-1509119232
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who make money off of pets promote pets. Owning a pet consumes a tremendous amount of your time and your money.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-real-benefits-of-pet-ownership-1509116398
— New Rules for More Media Competition Limits on media ownership don’t reflect Digital Age reality.- Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who fund my competition, that is, I should write a book about those who pay lots of money a) to stop me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and b) to stop everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-rules-for-more-media-competition-1509144835

RICHMOND COUNTY DAILY JOURNAL
— The entitlement mentality – Robert Lee
http://www.yourdailyjournal.com/opinion/columns/76743/the-entitlement-mentality

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS
— In era of forever wars, suicide rate soars among young veterans – Martin Kuz (DIERSEN: The Vietnam War lasted 20 years, from 1955 to 1975. SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War. How old were you during the Vietnam War? I was 7 years old in 1955 and 27 years old in 1975.) 
http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/In-era-of-forever-wars-suicide-rate-soars-among-12306110.php

STANDARD
— Protests and counter protests: history will judge the political class harshly – Maggie Ireri (DIERSEN: Protestors want to get rid of individuals, organizations, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001258626/protests-and-counter-protests-history-will-judge-the-political-class-harshly

October 27 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO GOP CHAIRMAN CHRIS CLEVELAND STANDS UP TO RAUNER’S BULLYING TACTICS (FROM THE ARTICLE: It’s past time for the state central committee to step in and right the ship. First, I ask that you prevail upon Bruce Rauner to stop the petty retribution. This is the Republican Party, not the mob, and it’s time for them to grow up. Second, I ask that you consider separating the state party apparatus from the Rauner campaign.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/chicago-gop-chairman-stands-up-to-rauners-bullying-tactics.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Chris Cleveland, chairman of the Chicago GOP and a conservative leader in the party, wrote to the IL GOP’s State Central Committee this week, expressing the frustrations the conservative base is having with the party’s direction and Governor Rauner’s bullying tactics within the party ranks. “State Central Committee member, I’m writing to alert you to a problem with the Rauner campaign’s use of state party resources, and to problems within the state party generally. A few days ago, a Chicago GOP staffer was informed that he could no longer use a desk within state party headquarters. We had put him there a few days a week so we could coordinate our activities with the state party. In the past, the city GOP has frequently supplied volunteers for state party-backed candidates. The reason they offered was a press report that I was under consideration as Rep. Jeanne Ives running mate. (Jeanne and I have talked, but as of this moment she has not yet made a final decision, and she has a number of very good candidates to choose from.) Subsequently, the state party cut off our GOPDataCenter access. Consider what has happened here: the Rauner campaign has ordered the state party to cut off an elected, regular Republican organization, based purely on the rumor that the head of the organization *might* be working with a candidate in a primary against him. To the best of my knowledge, the state central committee has neither endorsed nor slated Bruce Rauner. And given the widespread doubt within the Republican Party over his policy choices and his ability to execute, it seems to me that some dissent is warranted. But whether you love him or hate him, this behavior is abusive, and the state central committee should not stand for it. Our difficulties with the state party go beyond this recent behavior. It has long been the position of senior staffers in the state party that the Chicago GOP should not be running candidates in the city. The theory is that this just “activates” the other side and reminds them that there is an election. We in the Chicago GOP have rejected this position, and believe that a vigorous attack in the belly of the beast has many benefits. While the Chicago GOP is a small organization, and Chicago is often derided as a Democratic bastion, the number of Republican voters here is not small. We cover 7.5% of the Republican voters in the state, more than any county except Cook and DuPage, with 20,000 more voters than the next largest county, Lake. You ignore this constituency at your peril. Four years ago, we ran candidates across the city for the purpose of generating enthusiasm and volunteers for phone calls and door knocks. In close coordination with the Rauner campaign, we flooded their offices with volunteers and executed 363,000 voter contacts, 263,000 of which were door knocks. We were able to raise Rauner’s vote in Chicago to 20.63%, just a hair above the magic 20% threshold. And he won. If Rauner is on the ballot this fall, this won’t happen. Not because we wouldn’t want to; we’re loyal Republicans and Rauner over Pritzker would be an easy choice. It won’t happen because the state party has consistently undermined our efforts to recruit here, and because there is zero enthusiasm for this governor. Even prior to HB 40, we couldn’t get people to sign his petition. It’s past time for the state central committee to step in and right the ship. First, I ask that you prevail upon Bruce Rauner to stop the petty retribution. This is the Republican Party, not the mob, and it’s time for them to grow up. Second, I ask that you consider separating the state party apparatus from the Rauner campaign. They are acting as one and the same, but our party is bigger than Bruce, and we have broader concerns than his personal well-being. Notably, we need to take back the House, and we have two very viable candidates for state rep in Chicago, both of whom *might actually win*. A party must support such activities. I am open to discussing this matter with any of you individually. Chris Cleveland Chairman, Chicago Republican Party)
— GOP COULD WIN 9 DEM HOUSE SEATS IN 2018, GRAB MADIGAN’S MAJORITY – Nancy Thorner
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/thorner-gop-could-win-9-dem-house-seats-in-2018-grab-madigans-majority.html
— COMBAT VETERAN RAFAEL HIM RUNNING FOR STATE SENATE IN THE 54TH DISTRICT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/combat-veteran-running-for-state-senate-in-the-54th-district.html

ABC7
— Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announces run for attorney general – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/former-gov-pat-quinn-announces-run-for-attorney-general/2575759/
— Rauner ‘deeply troubled’ by accounts of sexual harassment in Springfield – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-deeply-troubled-by-accounts-of-sexual-harassment-in-springfield/2575811/

NBC5
— Illinois Governor’s Race ‘Leaning Democratic’ According to New Ranking – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/governor-rauner-classified-as-vulnerable-according-to-new-ranking-453672463.html
— Former Governor Pat Quinn Running for Attorney General
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/former-governor-pat-quinn-running-for-attorney-general-453712053.html

CBS2
— Gov. Rauner Calls For Zero Tolerance Against Sex Harassment – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/27/gov-rauner-calls-for-zero-tolerance-on-sex-harassment/
— Rauner ‘Deeply, Deeply Troubled’ By Letter Detailing Sexual Harassment In Springfield – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/27/bruce-rauner-open-letter-sexual-harassment-springfield/
— Ex-Gov. Pat Quinn To Run For Illinois Attorney General
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/27/ex-gov-pat-quinn-to-run-for-illinois-attorney-general/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announces run for attorney general – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/former-illinois-gov-pat-quinn-announces-run-for-attorney-general

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner calls transparency bill ‘political manipulation,’ angering GOP – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/rauner-calls-transparency-bill-political-manipulation-angering-gop/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Many lawmakers saw those comments as a sour grapes response to the override, which passed with a 112-0 vote on Wednesday. It was also seen as a strange comment as the governor continues to try to gain back the support of Republican lawmakers after many criticized him for signing a bill to expand taxpayer-funding of abortions. The override was one of nearly a dozen the Illinois House delivered to the governor this week. He did score a major victory, however, in the failed override of a bill that would have prohibited local municipalities from enacting “right-to-work” zones. State Rep. Allen Skillicorn, R-East Dundee, said he was happy to co-sponsor the debt transparency legislation and asked Republican colleagues to unanimously support the override. “It was the right thing to do. #thatsleadership,” Skillicorn tweeted. Others had stronger words for the governor’s backlash. “This is another example of failed Governor Rauner’s alternate reality,” State Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, said. “The governor lost 112-0 on the override — no Republicans voted against the override.” McSweeney said the measure will allow lawmakers and the public to know just how much the state owes, including $2.8 billion in unappropriated bills, which was detailed in a bond offering submitted by the governor’s office and the state’s budget office. “The real question is what did the governor know about the hidden bills and when did he know it?” McSweeney said. Mendoza’s office said the unanimous vote shows the measure represented good policy. “That vote — 112-0 — every single Republican voting with every single Democrat, that ends the discussion over whether this is good policy or politics,” Mendoza spokesman Abdon Pallasch said. “Madigan did not hypnotize [Republicans] David McSweeney and Jeanne Ives to vote for the bill? No. it’s just good policy and the legislators could see which side was telling the truth on this one.” The governor, though, said he is a “strong advocate for transparency” while bringing up a months old feud with Mendoza about IT upgrades.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote voter fraud.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/dick-durbin-tammy-duckworth-illinois-quit-crosscheck-kris-kobach/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “The Grand Old Party is at a crossroads as Americans suffer.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/republican-party-crossroads-as-americans-suffer-lincoln-gop/
— Ex-Gov. Pat Quinn to run for state attorney general – Michael Sneed
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ex-illinois-governor-pat-quinn-run-attorney-general/
— Black economic virtue flows one way: out of our community – John Fountain
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/racism-discrimination-businesses-black-communities-fountain/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries promote divisiveness? ANSWER: Those that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/trump-nixon-jackson-american-divisiveness-kadner/
— Tensions simmer between African-Americans and Latinos – LAURA WASHINGTON – Rick Pearson and Monique Garcia
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/latinos-blacks-tension-laura-washington/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Ives will probably challenge Rauner – Scott Reeder
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-reeder-column-st-1029-20171027-story.html
— Ex-Gov. Pat Quinn looks at possible attorney general bid
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-pat-quinn-attorney-general-20171027-story.html
— Lake County is a ‘role model’ for progressive drug treatment programs, says lieutenant governor – Jim Newton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-state-officials-opioid-crisis-visit-st-1028-20171027-story.html
— All of the women who have accused Trump of sexual harassment are lying, White House says – John Wagner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-sexual-harassment–20171027-story.html
— ‘It’s been worse’ for liberties under Trump, ACLU official says – Rafael Guerrero
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-ecn-ecc-aclu-visit-st-1029-20171027-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— State officials visit Lake County to learn about substance abuse programs – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171027/state-officials-visit-lake-county-to-learn-about-substance-abuse-programs
— Survey aims to find causes of Naperville students’ stress
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171027/survey-aims-to-find-causes-of-naperville-students-stress

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Why would a sane billionaire spend his fortune to lead the Illinois asylum? – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article181237511.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Women Are Speaking Up About Harassment And Abuse, But Why Now? – ELIZABETH BLAIR
http://nprillinois.org/post/women-are-speaking-about-harassment-and-abuse-why-now#stream/0

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— Illinois politicians will continue to hail a progressive income tax as a quick fix to the state’s poor spending habits. Don’t be tricked. – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/the-illinois-tax-trick-thats-years-in-the-making/

CAPITOL FAX
— “This is the Republican Party, not the mob”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/27/this-is-the-republican-party-not-the-mob/
— Because… Madigan!
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/27/because-madigan-40/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Rep. Jeanne Ives was asked this week what she’d do if she was elected governor… “So, what would I do differently? That’s a good question. First of all I’d ask everybody to turn out. You have to completely turn out, uh, turnover the Democrat legislature. You must get rid of Mike Madigan. He is stopping all the good economic policies that would come to fruition.” Which leads us to this kinda tongue in cheek oppo dump… Jeanne Ives: Secret Democrat? . . . Proft Ally Jeanne Ives Has Raised 24 Percent Of Her Campaign Funds From Donors Who Also Gave To Madigan Jeanne Ives Has Raised $288,943.11 Since First Running For Office In 2011. (Illinois Board of Elections, Accessed 10/26/17) $68,012 – 24 Percent – Of Ives’ Fundraising Has Come From Donors Who Also Contributed To Friends Of Michael J. Madigan. (Illinois Board of Elections, Accessed 10/26/17) Proft Called Out Durkin For Receiving Money From A Union That Also Gave To Ives . . . Ives Received A $1,000 Contribution From The Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management Political Action Committee On September 5, 2017. (Illinois Board of Elections, Accessed 10/26/17) Ives Has Received $5,900 Since 2013 From The Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management Political Action Committee. (Illinois Board of Elections, Accessed 10/26/17) The contributions are compiled here.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote voter fraud.
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/27/duckworth-durbin-demand-state-exit-crosscheck/
— Dem AG candidate claims “all voting machines have been penetrated by the Russians in Illinois”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/27/dem-ag-candidate-claims-all-voting-machines-have-been-penetrated-by-the-russians-in-illinois/
— Rauner travels to Israel next week
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/27/rauner-travels-to-israel-next-week/
— General Assembly’s inspector general post still vacant
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/27/gas-inspector-general-post-still-vacant/
— Facebook and Twitter roll out changes to fend off regulation
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/27/facebook-and-twitter-roll-out-changes-to-fend-off-regulation/

GOPUSA
— Gun Control: An opportunity for the NFL to become even more unpopular
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32472

BREITBART
— Poll: Majority of White People Believe Whites Also Face Discrimination – WARNER TODD HUSTON (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/26/poll-majority-white-people-believe-whites-also-face-discrimination/

DAILY CALLER
— Washington Post Article Calls For Amendment To ‘Ban The Incitement Of Bigotry’ The Washington Post published an article Thursday that called for a constitutional amendment to ban inequality and racist speech. – Justin Caruso (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote hatred of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/10/27/wapo-article-calls-for-amendment-to-ban-the-incitement-of-bigotry/

TOWNHALL
— GAO Will Soon Investigate Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2017/10/27/trumps-voter-fraud-commission-is-going-to-be-investigated-n2401237

ABC NEWS
— GOP faith ambassador quits, complains of priorities of RNC – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/gop-faith-ambassador-quits-complains-priorities-rnc-50772425

WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois college Republicans say free speech limited to ‘0.0013 percent’ of campus in federal lawsuit – Justin Wm. Moyer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2017/10/26/illinois-college-republicans-say-free-speech-limited-to-0-0013-percent-of-campus-in-federal-lawsuit/

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Former Illinois Governor Announces Run for Attorney General Former Illinois Gov. Patrick Quinn is joining a crowded field attempting to become the state’s next attorney general. – AP
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-10-27/former-illinois-governor-announces-run-for-attorney-general

BLOOMBERG
— Cities Fall Short on Preparing for Disaster Meanwhile, U.S. companies are going all in to prepare for the effects of climate change. – Nathaniel Bullard
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-10-27/cities-fall-short-on-preparing-for-disaster

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Americans are already showing signs of maxing out on debt – Pedro Nicolaci da Costa (DIERSEN: My wife and I have never come anywhere close to “maxing out on debt.” My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that is because I avoided the draft, the federal government grossly overpaid me, my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, we did not become foster parents, my federal retirement benefits are much too generous, and I do not give lots of money to a church like they do. Our supporters would stress that my wife and I always saved a lot of our income for our retirement.)
http://www.businessinsider.com/us-consumer-debt-is-a-problem-for-the-poor-2017-10

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps call Trump and his supporters White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/145534/disdain-black-women-doesnt-stop-donald-trump

October 26 Evening Edition

CAPITOL FAX
— Claim: ILGOP boots Chicago GOP from office over Ives allegiance  I’ve asked the ILGOP for a response. (DIERSEN: 28 comments as of 5:36 PM.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/26/claim-ilgop-boots-chicago-gop-from-office-over-ives-allegiance/
— House overrode veto of Frerichs life insurance bill
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/26/house-overrode-veto-of-frerichs-life-insurance-bill/
— House unanimously overrides Debt Transparency Act veto
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/26/house-unanimously-overrides-debt-transparency-act-veto/
— Press release from House Republican Leader Jim Durkin’s primary opponent Mickey Straub (DIERSEN: 34 comments as of 7:46 PM.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/26/caption-contest-366/

ABC7
— Illinois House rejects gun ‘bump stock’ ban as too broad – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-house-rejects-gun-bump-stock-ban-as-too-broad/2565982/
— 2nd woman accuses George H.W. Bush of grabbing her backside
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/2nd-woman-accuses-george-hw-bush-of-grabbing-her-backside/2570019/
— Illinois House rejects bump stock ban along rural-urban line – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-house-rejects-bump-stock-ban-along-rural-urban-line/2565982/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois House fails to pass ‘bump stock’ ban – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-house-fails-to-pass-bump-stock-ban/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps oppose concealed-carry reciprocity.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/concealed-carry-gun-bill-congress-illinois-national-rifle-association/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois House rejects ‘bump stock’ ban for semi-automatic rifles – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-bump-stocks-20171026-story.html
— Uneasy rider: Illinois needs a leader, not a fighter – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-rauner-campaign-video-20171026-story.html
— BILLIONS LOST, MILLIONS WASTED Why Chicago area residents pay millions for water that never reaches their taps – Patrick M. O’Connell, Cecilia Reyes, Ted Gregory and Angela Caputo
http://graphics.chicagotribune.com/news/lake-michigan-drinking-water-rates/loss.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump’s success will mean destruction of the Republican Party.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-anti-trump-republicans-flake-corker-20171026-story.html
— After budget narrowly passes, big divisions remain as GOP nears its tax deadline – Mike Debonis and Damian Paletta
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-tax-deadline-gop-divisions-20171026-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County forest district surveying residents on priorities – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171026/dupage-county-forest-district-surveying-residents-on-priorities

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— 3 suburban GOP reps (Roskam, Kinzinger, and Hultgren) provide crucial votes on tax plan – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171026/BLOGS02/171029890/3-suburban-gop-reps-provide-crucial-votes-on-tax-plan
— NAACP’s American Airlines warning might be just the beginning for brands – ADRIANNE PASQUARELLI (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will anti-Trumps boycott all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171026/NEWS06/171029888/naacps-american-airlines-warning-might-be-just-the-beginning-for

WTTW
— Scathing Criticism of Trump Fails to Undermine Base Support – Paul Caine
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/10/26/scathing-criticism-trump-fails-undermine-base-support

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Under the Dome Podcast: Bump stock ban fails, sexual harassment at the Capitol – Schoenburg, Finke, & Muhs
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171026/under-dome-podcast-bump-stock-ban-fails-sexual-harassment-at-capitol
— Trump’s action on opioids pleases Illinois experts
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171026/trumps-action-on-opioids-pleases-illinois-experts

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— University of Chicago president won’t wilt under free-speech fire – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-10-26/jim-dey-university-chicago-president-wont-wilt-under-free-speech-fire.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— House Overrides Many Vetoes – Greg Bishop
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=254176#.WfJQg4zR-M8

FOX ILLINOIS
— Melting pot mural coming to downtown Springfield – Mat Gaskins (DIERSEN: According to anti-Trumps, if you are a Republican, and especially if you are a White male Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you have benefited from their discrimination against minorities and against females and the more that you should pay the price of Immigration, Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/melting-pot-mural-coming-to-downtown-springfield-10-26-2017

WIFR
— Adam Kinzinger announces bid for re-election
http://www.wifr.com/content/news/Adam-Kinzinger-announces-bid-for-re-election-453425403.html

HOMER GLEN PATCH
— Homer Glen Mayor Announces Endorsement Of Jim Durkin For State Representative Homer Glen Mayor George Yukich, as well as several mayors and village presidents across the 82nd district, have announced their endorsement – Andrea Earnest (DIERSEN: QUESTION: If I sought a government office or a political office, who would endorse my opponents? ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors. Those who cannot manipulate/dominate me. Those who I have sued.)
https://patch.com/illinois/homerglen-lockport/homer-glen-mayor-announces-endorsement-jim-durkin-state-representative
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Other mayors and village presidents that have endorsed Durkin include: Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone, Bloomingdale Village President Franco A. Coladipietro, Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar, Carol Stream Mayor Frank Saverino, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, Hanover Park Village President Rodney Craig, Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico, Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Tony Ragucci, Roselle Mayor Andy Maglio, West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda, Western Springs Village President Alice Gallagher, Willowbrook Mayor Frank Trilla and Wood Dale Mayor Nunzio Pulice.)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jay Sekulow Announces Court Defeat of IRS re Its Targeting of Conservative/Tea Party Groups
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/26/jay-sekulow-announces-court-defeat-of-irs-re-its-targeting-of-conservative-groups/
— Illinois Does Not Make the Bottom Ten on Business Climate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/26/illinois-does-not-make-the-bottom-ten-on-business-climate/
— Roskum Supports Budget, Shows Knowledge of Constituent Concern about GOP Proposal to End Income Tax Property Tax Deduction
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/26/roskum-supports-budget-show-knowledge-of-constituent-concern-about-ending-income-tax-property-tax-deduction/
— Illegal Alien Arrested for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Hebron Child “In Transit”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/26/illegal-alien-arrested-for-predatory-criminal-sexual-assault-of-a-hebron-child-in-transit/
— Big Crowd at Sheriff Bill Prim’s Marengo Event
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/26/big-crowd-at-sheriff-bill-prims-marengo-event/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— House Republican Leader Durkin solicits Democrats to back re-election bid
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511251992-house-republican-leader-durkin-solicits-democrats-to-back-re-election-bid

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— Rauner’s thug Dan Proft to GOP: Love me or else!
https://realgopillinois.com/2017/10/26/rauner-thug-dan-proft-gop-love-else/

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— Lawmakers override nearly dozen bills – Emilee Fannon
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/capitol-news/lawmakers-override-nearly-dozen-bills/845252244
— Lawmakers have productive veto session – Raquel Martin
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/capitol-news/lawmakers-have-productive-veto-session/844463267

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Help Prevent Voter Fraud: Serve as Election Judge or Poll Watcher – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/10/help-prevent-voter-fraud-serve-as-an-election-judge-or-poll-watcher/

DAILY CALLER
— Justice Department Agrees To Pay Tea Party Victims In Obama IRS Targeting Scandal – JACK CROWE (DIERSEN: Were it not for Henry Hyde’s help, I doubt that IRS would ever had approved Adversity.Net’s 501(c)(3) application in 2001. SEE: 
http://www.adversity.net/)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/10/26/justice-department-agrees-to-pay-tea-party-victims-in-irs-targeting-scandal/
— FBI Informant’s Lawyer — Obama Admin ‘Threatened’ My Client And His Career – Chuck Ross (DIERSEN: During September of 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors made it very clear to me that they would kill me figuratively if not litterally if I did not take their early retirement “offer” by the end of the month.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/10/26/fbi-informants-lawyer-obama-admin-threatened-my-client-and-his-career/

BREITBART
— Pentagon Recommends Requiring Women to Sign Up for Draft – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ (DIERSEN: Employers are extremely reluctant to hire those who are subject to the draft. When I graduated from NIU in 1970 when I was 21 years old, potential employers did not believe that my application for a financial hardship draft deferment would be approved. After it was approved in 1971 and because my being subject to draft ended because of my draft lottery number, Oldsmobile offered me a job which I accepted. But Oldsmobile withdrew that offer saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/26/pentagon-recommends-requiring-women-sign-draft/

NEWSMAX
— Assistant Treasury Secretary Kautter to Replace Koskinen at IRS
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/white-house-treasury-irs-chief/2017/10/26/id/822246/

GOPUSA
— DHS drops DACA status for prominent illegal alien activist Jessica Colotl
http://www.gopusa.com/dhs-drops-daca-status-for-prominent-illegal-alien-activist/
— Pentagon advocates requiring women to sign up for military draft (DIERSEN: Employers are extremely reluctant to hire those who are subject to the draft. When I graduated from NIU in 1970 when I was 21 years old, potential employers did not believe that my application for a financial hardship draft deferment would be approved. After it was approved in 1971 and because my being subject to draft ended because of my draft lottery number, Oldsmobile offered me a job which I accepted. But Oldsmobile withdrew that offer saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32376

THE HILL
— Jeff Flake knows the GOP is in trouble, and so does the base – JEFFREY LORD
http://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/357233-jeff-flake-knows-the-gop-is-in-trouble-and-so-does-the-base

CNN
— GAO to investigate Trump voter commission – Tal Kopan
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/26/politics/trump-voter-commission-gao-investigation/index.html

NBC NEWS
— GAO Probe Launched Into Trump Voter Fraud Panel – DARTUNORRO CLARK
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/probe-launched-trump-voter-fraud-panel-n814666

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Facebook Steps Up Efforts to Sway Lawmakers – Julie Bykowicz (DIERSEN: What does Facebook think of those who share your demographics? For what I see, Facebook has a very low opinion of those who share my demographics.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-steps-up-efforts-to-sway-lawmakers-1509044190
— Google Parent Alphabet’s Profit Grows 33% – Jack Nicas (DIERSEN: What does Google think of those who share your demographics? For what I see, Google has a very low opinion of those who share my demographics.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-parent-alphabets-profit-grows-33-1509049686

USA TODAY
— Conservatives hate overspending. So why did they OK a budget with a $1.5 trillion debt increase? – Eliza Collins
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/26/heres-why-conservatives-tough-spot-tax-reform/803568001/

NEW YORKER
— Does the Far Right Have a Place at Academic Conferences? – Masha Gessen (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being “far right” because I support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform and in the Illinois Republican Party platform and because I support the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling. They work very hard to get rid of me because I refuse to join them in promoting LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the Second Amendment, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, etc.)
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/does-the-far-right-have-a-place-at-academic-conferences

FED SMITH
— The Decisive Decade: The 10-Years That Will Shape Your Retirement – Tom Walker (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. During the 10-years before that, they did not promote me, they always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and they kept me off audits of IRS. Consequently, my Civil Service Retitement System pension is dramatically reduced. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/10/26/decisive-decade-10-years-will-shape-retirement/

October 20, 2017 Morning Edition

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— ROSKAM rethinks supporting RAUNER – Natasha Korecki
http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/illinois-playbook/2017/10/20/politico-illinois-playbook-roskam-rethinks-supporting-rauner-laquan-mcdonald-three-years-later-rahms-all-in-for-third-term-222901
(FROM THE ARTICLE: U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., is rethinking his support for Gov. Bruce Rauner given the governor’s recent signature on a bill that expands the public funding of abortion, the congressman told POLITICO. Roskam, the Ways & Means Tax Policy chairman who is taking a lead role in an effort to overhaul the U.S. tax code, is the highest-ranking elected official in Illinois to potentially pull back from Rauner after the governor signed HB40. The new abortion law — which Rauner had promised to veto — has so infuriated conservatives, they are now talking about drafting a potential primary opponent to challenge Rauner. Roskam said Rauner’s move to sign the bill was “fundamentally out of step” with his congressional district. “I’ve got to reevaluate that and I’ll reevaluate that in the right time,” Roskam said Thursday when asked if he still supported Rauner. “Signing HB40 was a huge mistake on the policy and it was a huge mistake on the politics. The policy, this is the home of Henry Hyde, the author of the Hyde Amendment and I am his successor.” Roskam himself is facing a reelection challenge and Democrats are lining up to oppose him next year after Hillary Clinton won Roskam’s district in 2016 even as Roskam was reelected. “People have a wide range of views on the question of abortion, and right to life and so forth. But there’s a lot of agreement on this notion that taxpayers ought not to be compelled — and particularly in this environment — to pay for this,” Roskam said. “The politics are very challenging, I think. A big part of the coalition that elects Republicans is a pro-life constituency at a core and I think politics and policy make this error more and more glaring over time … It is a position fundamentally out of step with my constituency.” Is it a sign of a more sizable pulling away from Rauner? While Illinois’ Republican delegation jointly sent out a statement condemning Rauner’s action at the time of the bill signing, so far only Roskam has raised the possibility of withholding support. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., said Thursday Rauner still had his backing. From a Davis spokesperson: “Congressman Davis is pro-life so he was obviously disappointed in Governor Rauner’s decision to sign HB 40 but he has worked with the governor on many issues beneficial to the 13th district and will continue to do so. Politics will play out but Congressman Davis will continue to work to improve the state of Illinois.” Other Republicans from the delegation — Darin LaHood and John Shimkus — did not respond to inquiries about whether they still stand behind Rauner. A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren said only that the statement from the HB40 signing still stands.)

CBS2
— Kankakee School Forfeits Chicago Football Game Over Safety Concerns
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/19/kankakee-school-forfeits-chicago-football-game-over-safety-concerns/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville ranks last among large Illinois communities for LGBTQ equality: report – Suzanne Baker (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to promote the destruction of the traditional family.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-lgbtq-ranking-naperville-bottom-st-1020-20171019-story.html
— Amid program uncertainty, Evanston medical marijuana dispensary granted shorter lease term – Genevieve Bookwalter (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/news/ct-evr-medical-marijuana-dispensary-tl-1019-20171013-story.html
— Self-anointed rainmaker Bannon only dances during cloudbursts – Jonah Goldberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/sns-201710191632–tms–jgoldbrgctnjg-a20171020-20171020-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Whites shout down pro-Whites at University of Florida in Gainsville
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–university-white-nationalists-20171019-story.html
— Republicans muscle $4 trillion budget plan through Senate, clear way for tax overhaul – Marcy Gordon and Andrew Taylor
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-senate-gop-budget-20171019-story.html
— Democrat Howard Dean and Republican Newt Gingrich to keynote 2018 World Leaders Forum at Judson University – Tom Siebert
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/community/chi-ugc-article-democrat-howard-dean-and-republican-newt-ging-2017-10-20-story.html
— Will County approves $2.2 million levy, raises fees – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-will-approves-levy-st-1020-20171019-story.html
— What would happen if Amazon brought 50,000 workers to your city? Ask Seattle. – Jonathan O’Connell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-amazon-50000-workers-seattle-20171020-story.html
— Inside Illinois’ $16 billion backlog: What does the state owe your town? – Nausheen Husain
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/data/ct-illinois-bills-backlog-database-htmlstory.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner’s $1.2B tech hub plan: Boon to city — or to re-election bid? – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauners-1-2b-tech-hub-plan-boon-to-city-or-to-re-election-bid/

DAILY HERALD
— Move revived to disband Aurora Election Commission – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171019/move-revived-to-disband-aurora-election-commission
— How would camera disrupt decorum of DuPage courtroom? – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171019/editorial-how-would-camera-disrupt-decorum-of-dupage-courtroom
— One injured in pit bull attack in Woodridge – Lee Filas
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171020/one-injured-in-pit-bull-attack-in-woodridge

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Senate panel OKs pick for U.S. attorney – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171019/BLOGS02/171019828/senate-panel-oks-pick-for-u-s-attorney
— Few Illinois congressmen show eagerness to aid Chicago Stock Exchange sale – LYNNE MAREK
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171020/NEWS01/171029994/chicago-stock-exchange-sale-flags
— More proof that Chicago brainpower is trending up – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: While I earned job-related college degrees, professional certifications, and a professional license to move up ladder in the federal government, my Democrat coworkers and subordinates focused on helping my Democrat superiors and supervisors get rid of federal employees like me who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171020/BLOGS02/171029997/more-proof-that-chicago-brainpower-is-trending-up

WTTW
— Sources Say Amazon Incentives in the Ballpark of $2 Billion – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/10/20/sources-say-amazon-incentives-ballpark-2-billion

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Obama bemoans rise of racial politics – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at everyone that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article179765901.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Balanced budget deep in the red – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-10-20/balanced-budget-deep-the-red.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Taxpayers deserve a better look at the state’s bills – Susana A. Mendoza
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20171019/point-taxpayers-deserve-better-look-at-states-bills
— Updating antiquated systems will open door to transparency – Leslie Munger
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20171019/counterpoint-updating-antiquated-systems-will-open-door-to-transparency

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— Knox County Republicans plan fall picnic – Rebecca Susmarski
http://www.galesburg.com/news/20171019/knox-county-republicans-plan-fall-picnic

WSIL TV
— City leaders discuss SIU cheerleaders’ decision to kneel during football game – Evie Allen
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36630778/city-leaders-discuss-siu-cheerleaders-decision-to-kneel-during-football-game

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Obama calls on Americans to reject ‘politics of fear’ – TERENCE BURLIJ (DIERSEN: Members of the following groups want you to fear them: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/obama-calls-on-americans-to-reject-politics-of-fear/840954351

BGA
— GOLDEN PARACHUTES IN ILLINOIS: HOW TO CURB SIX-FIGURE SEVERANCES FOR PUBLIC EXECS – José Sanchez
https://www.bettergov.org/news/golden-parachutes-in-illinois-how-to-curb-six-figure-severances-for-public-execs

AMERICAN THINKER
— There Can Be No Compromise on Immigration Reform – Spencer P. Morrison
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/10/there_can_be_no_compromise_on_immigration_reform.html

HOT AIR
— George W. Bush Hits Trumpism: “We’ve Seen Nationalism Distorted Into Nativism” (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups like Bush: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://hotair.com/archives/2017/10/19/george-w-bush-hits-trumpism-weve-seen-nationalism-distorted-nativism/

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Be Joyful! – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: Are you joyful? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me for my not being joyful enough. They hint/imply/argue/shout that I do not disserve the good things that I have.)
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2017/10/20/be-joyful/

REUTERS
— Bush takes veiled swipe at Trump, defends immigration and trade – Jeff Mason
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-bush/bush-takes-veiled-swipe-at-trump-defends-immigration-and-trade-idUSKBN1CO2VG

NEW YORK TIMES
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: When Ann Arbor Officials Took a Knee, A National Debate Took On A Local Tinge – CHRISTINE HAUSER (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, if any Republican politician who represents me in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, or in Illinois “Takes a Knee,” I would run against them.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/us/knee-ann-arbor-pledge.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Facebook to Test News-Subscription Sign-Up – Lukas I. Alpert
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-to-test-news-subscription-sign-up-1508435365

USA TODAY
— President Trump releases petition requesting support on standing during the national anthem – Heather Tucker
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/10/19/donald-trump-petition-standing-during-national-anthem/782819001/
— Record number of cities advance LGBT rights in 2017, despite federal, state actions – Susan Miller (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to promote the destruction of the traditional family.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/10/19/cities-made-strides-2017-lgbt-rights-report-shows/777907001/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Whites shout down pro-Whites at University of Florida in Gainsville
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/10/19/richard-spencer-shouted-down-university-florida-speech/781966001/
https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation-now/2017/10/19/richard-spencer-speaks-at-the-university-of-florida/106809584/

MARKET WATCH
— What Americans of every age should know about the state of retirement today – Alessandra Malito (DIERSEN: I am 69 years old and I have been retired for more than 20 years.)
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-americans-of-every-age-should-know-about-the-state-of-retirement-today-2017-10-19