Tag: CPA

October 11 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Without a plan to fix the state’s finances, the graduated income tax is a bad idea – E. Scott Santi and Kelly R. Welsh (DIERSEN: Illinois’ financial condition will not improve until Illinois stops promoting dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-graduated-income-tax-civic-committee-20201005-jrpdxsvbczgddbvgkrmweb4rw4-story.html
— What was Judge Amy Coney Barrett like as a freshman at Notre Dame law school? ‘A joy.’ – JOHN KASS (DIERSEN: If you are religious, conservative, and/or Republican, the higher the office that you seek, the harder that Democrats will try to find one of your classmates to demonize, denigrate, and condemn you.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-justice-amy-coney-barrett-kass-20201009-bcju7ql5czdmjct3nqgucuvxtu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Trump’s top federal prosecutors are overwhelmingly white men – AP (DIERSEN: According to the Democrats, minorities and women are far less likely to be Republican.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201006/news/310069897
— Why you should vote for Donald Trump – Tim Schneider (DIERSEN: Not posted as of 10:30 AM, Sunday, October 11, 2020.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Newspapers that hate Trump endorse Biden.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201009/endorsement-biden-for-president-the-only-hope-to-ease-our-divisions
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES: DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon will Democrats destroy all monuments of those who were one or more of the following: law enforcement officer, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, overweight, tall, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201010/constable-if-it-is-goodbye-columbus-what-fills-that-void

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Wright, Drake tout experience in state’s attorney race – Steven Spearie (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office or a political office, what experience would you stress? I would stress the experience that I gained a) working for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-131,532/year; b) working for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999; d) serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000; e) serving as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2001-2004, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; f) becoming a licensed CPA in 1981; g) passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; h) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979; i) becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, and Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990; j) serving on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996; and k) earning a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20201011/wright-drake-tout-experience-in-statersquos-attorney-race

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) shout at minorities that Republicans cause all their problems, b) shout at women that Republicans cause all their problems, c) shout at younger, middle age, and older people that Republicans cause all their problems, d) shout at LGBTQers that Republicans cause all their problems, e) shout at moderates and liberals that Republicans cause all their problems, f) shout at those who have less money than others that Republicans cause all their problems, g) shout at citizens of foreign countries that Republicans cause all their problems, h) shout at recent immigrants that Republicans cause all their problems, i) shout at non-Christians that Republicans cause all their problems, j) shout at non-Italian Americans that Republicans cause all their problems, k) shout at non-German Americans that Republicans cause all their problems, and l) shout at etc. that Republicans cause all their problems.
https://qctimes.com/opinion/columnists/column-trump-discourages-race-discussion/article_114417b8-e4be-51c6-9452-a4a7195418cc.html

JOURNAL TOPICS
— Elk Grove Village Board Campaigning Starts – TOM ROBB (DIERSEN: Which residents of your municipal district are underrepresented? The following are underrepresented in Wheaton’s West District: those who are Trump supporters, conservative, Republican, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/elk-grove-village-board-campaigning-starts/

MILWAUKEE COURIER
— He’s the ‘Banker of the Underrepresented’ – PrincessSafiya Byers (DIERSEN: In what ways are you underrepresented? If you are the following, what percent of those who represent you in your municipal district, your municipality, your county district, and your county are the following: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2020/10/09/hes-the-banker-of-the-underrepresented/

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Trump train travels through Anna, draws counter-protesters – Keaton Yates, Jamilah Lewis, and George Wiebe
https://dailyegyptian.com/103313/news/trump-train-travels-through-anna-il-draws-counter-protesters/

WCSJ NEWS
— 40th District State Senator Candidates (including Eric Wallace) Speak at Forum – Justin Ritz
http://www.wcsjnews.com/news/local/40th-district-state-senator-candidates-speak-at-forum/article_9aaa8356-0ae4-11eb-91f2-abdf97f7d4d6.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/its-national-coming-out-day-press-play-these-life-kit-episodes#stream/0
— Senate Judiciary Panel To Begin Barrett Confirmation Hearings Amid Pandemic – KELSEY SNELL (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use COVID-19 against individuals, against organizations, against companies, against governments, and against countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/senate-judiciary-panel-begin-barrett-confirmation-hearings-amid-pandemic#stream/0

EVANSTON PATCH
— Polling Places Prohibited At Northwestern’s Evanston Campus University representatives rejected in-person Election Day voting — after 2,500 voters had been notified their polling place was on campus. – Jonah Meadows (DIERSEN: How likely is it that your polling place will close before November 3, 2020?)
https://patch.com/illinois/evanston/polling-places-prohibited-northwesterns-evanston-campus

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— NBC News’ ‘Undecided’ Voters Previously Featured as Biden Supporters on MSNBC Questioners openly supported Dems prior to Florida town hall – David Rutz and Collin Anderson
https://freebeacon.com/media/undecided-voters-at-nbc-town-hall-previously-told-network-they-were-voting-biden/
— L.A. Ordered to Pay NRA Six Figures After Losing First Amendment Case City will pay gun-rights group about $150,000 for lawsuit over unconstitutional ordinance – Stephen Gutowski
https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/l-a-ordered-to-pay-nra-six-figures-after-losing-first-amendment-case/

FOX NEWS
— Democrats pushing reparations are ‘pandering for a vote’ – Herschel Walker (DIERSEN: Do the candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct support or oppose reparations?)
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/herschel-walker-dems-pushing-reparations-are-pandering-for-a-vote

BREITBART
— 87 Shootings Reported on Expressways in Mayor Lightfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS (DIERSEN: The more that Democrats run a municipality, township, county, or state, the more that poverty and crime increase in that municipality, township, county, or state.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/10/87-shootings-reported-on-expressways-in-mayor-lightfoots-chicago/

AMERICAN DIGEST
— Trump wins: 56% of Americans say they’re better off that 4 years ago (DIERSEN: Indicators that you are better off or worse off include a) your net worth, b) your income, and c) the safety of your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township, your county district, your county, and your state.)
https://americandigest.com/trump-wins-56-of-americans-say-theyre-better-off-that-4-years-ago/

COLLEGE FIX
— Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school superintendent: Teachers shouldn’t be licensed unless trained in ‘antiracism’ (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997 in its Chicago office, IRS 1971-1980 in its Harvey, Joliet, and Chicago offices, and the Post Office 1966-1969 in Park Forest, my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates did not reflect the demographics of the “commuting area.” The following groups were grossly underrepresented: those who were conservative, Republican, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/school-superintendent-teachers-shouldnt-be-licensed-unless-trained-in-antiracism/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Dr. Horton has hired a dean of culture and climate and a diversity hiring specialist for the district. He wants the teaching staff to reflect the demographics of the district, which is about 23% Black and 21% Hispanic. Currently, 13% of the district’s teachers are Black and 9% are Hispanic.)

THE HILL
— Trump no longer considered a risk to transmit COVID-19, doctor says – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/520501-trump-no-longer-considered-a-risk-to-transmit-covid-19-doctor-says

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrats march deeper into suburbia – ANGELIKI KASTANIS, JOSH BOAK and DARIO LOPEZ-MILLS (DIERSEN: When Democrats move in, poverty and crime increase.)
https://www.kaaltv.com/politics/moving-the-flip-zone-democrats-march-deeper-into-suburbia/5884976/

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/national-coming-out-day-20-people-who-came-out-2020-n1242833

NEW YORK TIMES
— Who’s the Tax Cheat: The Lady in Jail or the Man in the White House? Donald Trump knows that taxes are for the poor. – Nicholas Kristof (DIERSEN: Money Magazine and my Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am a tax cheat. In 1978, the Democrats who ran Money Magazine and IRS painted my education deductions as being illegal. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that I had taken at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I had taken at DePaul 1976-1977 a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” d) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and e) were a distraction. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/10/opinion/sunday/trump-taxes.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/opinion/sunday/america-patriotism.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonized, denigrated, and condemned a) those who I recruited to speak at TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois events and b) those who attended those events.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/10/sunday-review/trump-supporters.html
— When You Have Enough, It’s Time to Help Others After decades of striving for money, our columnist says he is focusing on other things. – Paul B. Brown (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are more than furious that I the money, time, motivation, and experience needed to put together and send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/business/mutfund/saving-money.html
— Taking Page From Authoritarians, Trump Turns Power of State Against Political Rivals President Trump took a step even Richard M. Nixon avoided in his most desperate days: openly ordering direct, immediate government action against specific opponents, timed to serve his re-election campaign. – David E. Sanger (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my “political rivals” and the adverse actions that they have taken against me.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/10/us/politics/trump-barr-pompeo.html
— FRONT PAGE: In a Small Alabama Town, Suddenly All Politics Is National – Elaina Plott (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the impact that Trump’s election, LGBTQ, BLM, etc. has had on my precinct, on Wheaton’s West District, on Wheaton, on Milton Township, on DuPage County’s 4th District, on DuPage County, and on Illinois.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/11/us/politics/in-a-small-alabama-town-suddenly-all-politics-is-national.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs focus on getting rid of Republicans. Democrats and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that if Biden is elected, they might slow down on getting rid of Republicans. But look at the tremendous progress that Democrats and RINOs have already had in getting rid of Republicans. I should write a book about the tremendous progress that Democrats and RINOs have had in getting rid of Republicans in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, in Illinois, in the Milton Township Republican Organization, in the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, in the Illinois Republican Party, in the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, in the etc.
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-survive-despair-trump-steal-20201011-t6ehnpzw4fcrdok43d74f2odje-story.html

NOOZHAWK
— Three Candidates in the Running for Carpinteria City Council – Joshua Molina (DIERSEN: Which residents of your municipal district are underrepresented? The following are underrepresented in Wheaton’s West District: those who are Trump supporters, conservative, Republican, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.noozhawk.com/article/carpinteria_city_council_race_features_three_candidates_20201010
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Alarcon, who has three children, said she wants to run for the Carpinteria City Council to amplify the voices of underrepresented populations and to make the best decisions on behalf of Carpinteria residents.)

LOS ALTOS
— NEGATIVE CAMPAIGNING HAS NO PLACE IN LOS ALTOS – Sandy Salinger, Los Altos (DIERSEN: Republican candidates, and especially those who are religious and/or conservative, should expect negative campaigning big time. They should deal with that early in their campaigns. They should acknowledge the negatives that their opponents will throw at them and deal with those negatives. If I sought a government office or political office, my critics/opponents would stress that I am a Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (72), heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran),100% German American, draft avoider, Crete resident 1948-1972, union member for almost 12 years, federal employee for almost 30 years, federal retiree for more than 23 years, childless, pet-less, American nameplate vehicle owner, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, and even worse things. They would stress that I am not a member of a church like they are, that I do not attend church services like they do, and that I do not give money to a church like they do. They would stress that I do not spend all my time on Facebook like they do. They would stress the adverse actions that the Post Office, IRS, and GAO took against me. They would stress the lawsuits that I filed. They would hint/imply/argue/shout that I am no long the following because I am a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, bigot, and even worse things: TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, IRS employee, Post Office employee, etc.)
https://www.losaltosonline.com/people/sections/letters-to-the-editor/63293-letters-to-the-editor-negative-campaigning-candidate-donations

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Biden Holds Advantage Over Trump in Latest Swing States Poll Showing Pennsylvania to Be a Tipping Point.”
https://www.newsweek.com/biden-trump-swing-states-poll-1538131

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
— Want More Diverse Senior Leadership? Sponsor Junior Talent. – Herminia Ibarra and Nana von Bernuth (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. I might still be an IRS employee if my Democrat IRS superiors had not succeeded in doing that. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor who hired me in 1980, who got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who promoted me in 1986. I might still be a GAO employee if my Democrat GAO superiors had not succeeded in doing that. I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
https://hbr.org/2020/10/want-more-diverse-senior-leadership-sponsor-junior-talent

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT:
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ promote hatred against Republicans.
https://americanindependent.com/lgbtq-discrimination-health-care-republicans-donald-trump/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Biden Takes 12-Point Lead.”
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/white_house_watch_oct07

October 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Jeanne Ives challenges incumbent Sean Casten for 6th Congressional District seat The 6th congressional district covers parts of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties -Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/2020-election-6th-congressional-district-jeanne-ives-sean-casten/6899085/
— Trump plans to hold 1st public event since COVID-19 diagnosis at White House Saturday – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-has-events-saturday-at-white-house-monday-in-florida/6887190/

NBC5
— Ohio County Says Nearly 50,000 Voters Received Wrong Ballots The news of the incorrect ballots brought renewed focus on an election seeing an unprecedented number of absentee ballot requests – Andrew Welsh-Huggins
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/ohio-county-says-nearly-50000-voters-received-wrong-ballots/2351829/
— Push To Return Chicago’s Columbus Statues Returns On Holiday Weekend The statues were a point of contention over the summer, sparking both peaceful and violent protests in Grant Park – Chris Hush
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/push-to-return-chicagos-columbus-statues-returns-on-holiday-weekend/2351844/
— Controversy Erupts Over Evanston Superintendent’s Plan to Close Achievement Gap – Charlie Wojciechowski
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/controversy-erupts-over-evanston-superintendents-plan-to-close-achievement-gap/2351819/
— Illinois Lawmaker Proposes for State History Curriculum to Include Perspectives of Minorities Under a proposal unveiled Friday, a commission would be created to revise curriculum to include the contributions made by minority groups
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-lawmaker-proposes-commission-to-revise-history-curriculum-in-states-schools/2351779/

WGN TV
— 6th Congressional District debate between Sean Casten, Jeanne Ives – Ray Cortopassi, Tahman Bradley, Paul M. Lisnek
https://wgntv.com/news/watch-live-6th-congressional-district-debate-between-sean-casten-jeanne-ives/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ENDORSEMENT: Republican Mark Curran Jr. for U.S. Senate
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-tribune-endorsement-mark-curran-20201009-jlwxhltzmjdd3e22wfpb4q7zpq-story.html
— Man indicted for using explosive device at Naperville restaurant in June
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-incendiary-device-charges-st-1011-20201009-mgqmamgevvf3nifqph3faa7hzu-story.html
— Two years after flipping suburban district, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten faces challenge from Jeanne Ives – PATRICK M. O’CONNELL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-sixth-congressional-campaign-casten-ives-20201009-7awthldhqba77bxdx5bueqok5q-story.html
— Researchers surprised: 20% of Chicagoans in blood-test study came up positive for coronavirus antibodies – HAL DARDICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-antibody-testing-chicago-rate-northwestern-20201009-jxzpyewzlrcgnny2fyflupqdcq-story.html
— President Trump plans big ‘law and order’ Saturday White House event, rally in Florida – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-public-campaign-events-20201009-kkw353kmknaxne2oaz7asgeriu-story.html
— Almost a third of Lake County voters have already requested mail-in ballots – STEVE SADIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-weekly-election-wrap-st-1010-20201009-weeukslfnbfhtb26ctbfflm5ym-story.html
— Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Murphysboro says he’s tested positive for the coronavirus – ISAAC SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-congressman-mike-bost-covid-19-20201009-xkvake6ksrf6jflszbnbqz5vri-story.html
— How are ballot drop boxes protected from tampering, human error, weather? County clerks explain. – SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-ballot-drop-boxes-st-20201008-pyf32slefbe3xhqtqmqw7m2khe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Downstate Rep. Mike Bost, an Illinois Trump campaign chair, tests positive for COVID-19 The Republican congressman said in a statement that his public schedule is on hold and his meetings will go virtual as he isolates at home just a few weeks ahead of Election Day. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/9/21510096/mike-bost-covid-illinois-congressman-coronavirus-test-positive
— Republican Illinois Rep. Mike Bost tests positive for coronavirus
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/10/9/21509130/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Pritzker dumps official who pushed for Trump to get $1 million refund on Chicago tower’s taxes Mauro Glorioso, a Westchester Republican the governor appointed to head the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, is under a state investigation over his Trump Tower recommendation. – Tim Novak
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/9/21509933/trump-tower-chicago-property-tax-dispute-pritzker-mauro-glorioso-illinois-property-tax-appeal-board
— Lake County flagged at COVID-19 warning level as 2,818 more test positive statewide
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/10/9/21509130/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Demand for Madigan testimony is about putting Speaker in bad spot Forcing a televised spectacle at which Michael Madigan takes the Fifth would be akin to a show trial.- Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/10/9/21510075/rich-miller-jim-durkin-michael-madigan-comed-investigation-testimony
— Without parade, statues, many Italian Americans expecting subdued Columbus Day The city’s Columbus Day parade, like other events, has become a victim of the coronavirus pandemic. – Stefano Esposito
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/9/21509097/without-parade-statues-many-italian-americans-expecting-subdued-columbus-day
— How you know the Fair Tax is good for you — consider the fat cats trying to kill it Does anybody really believe the wealthiest people and business interests in Illinois — the folks driving the opposition to a proposed “fair tax” — are in this for the rest of us? – Editorial (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, if you are not on welfare, you are a “fat cat.”)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/9/21504398/graduated-income-tax-proposal-illinois-budget-2020-election-editorial-j-b-pritzker-ken-griffin

DAILY HERALD
— While Casten calls Trump ‘dangerous,’ Ives supports the president – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201009/while-casten-calls-trump-dangerous-ives-supports-the-president
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Daily Herald endorses Democrat Biden. Democrats divide a) minorities against Whites, b) women against men, c) younger people against older people, d) those who have less money against those who have more money, e) non-Christians against Christians, f) non-German Americans against German Americans, g) non-Italian Americans against Italian Americans, h) veterans against non-veterans, i) moderates and liberals against conservatives, j) LGBTQers against heterosexuals, k) non-married people against married people, l) Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs against Republicans, m) non-patriotic people against patriotic people, n) citizens of foreign countries against citizens of America, o) those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, p) non-gun owners against gun owners, q) drinkers against non-drinkers, r) gamblers against non-gamblers, s) pot users against non-pot users, t) etc. against etc.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201009/endorsement-biden-for-president-the-only-hope-to-ease-our-divisions
— DuPage group could get extension to lease county fairgrounds – Scott C. Morgan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201009/dupage-group-could-get-extension-to-lease-county-fairgrounds
— Brad Stephens: Candidate profile, Illinois House District 20
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201009/brad-stephens-candidate-profile-illinois-house-district-20
— Committee investigating Madigan should not delay its work – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201009/editorial-committee-investigating-madigan-should-not-delay-its-work

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— When will enough be enough, even for Madigan? – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: Who wants to get rid of you? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the following organizations have painted me as being far worse than Madigan: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/when-will-enough-be-enough-even-madigan
— Why some investment bankers are high on marijuana – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: To push pot on an individual, municipality, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, county, state, or country.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/why-some-investment-bankers-are-high-marijuana

NORTHWEST HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Trump rally planned for Saturday morning in Algonquin – KELLI DUNCAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/10/09/trump-rally-planned-for-saturday-morning-in-algonquin/aq186a0/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois cannabis sales surpass $431M – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: To use pot is to put yourself on track to be a ward of the state.)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Illinois-cannabis-sales-surpass-431M-15634984.php

WPSD
— U.S. Representative Mike Bost tests positive for COVID-19 – Jillianne Moncrief
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/u-s-representative-mike-bost-tests-positive-for-covid-19/article_cffd299c-0a39-11eb-a9cf-8f77b9896a44.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats divide a) minorities against Whites, b) women against men, c) younger people against older people, d) those who have less money against those who have more money, e) non-Christians against Christians, f) non-German Americans against German Americans, g) non-Italian Americans against Italian Americans, h) veterans against non-veterans, i) moderates and liberals against conservatives, j) LGBTQers against heterosexuals, k) non-married people against married people, l) Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs against Republicans, m) non-patriotic people against patriotic people, n) citizens of foreign countries against citizens of America, o) those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, and p) non-gun owners against gun owners.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/critics-accuse-trump-using-race-divide-americans#stream/0
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-calls-harris-monster-reviving-pattern-attacking-women-color#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— Scalia ‘heir’ Barrett may be open to reversing Roe v. Wade (DIERSEN: Those who promote abortion oppose Barrett. Want do you say to those who promote abortion, but claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican?)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/scalia-heir-barrett-may-be-open-to-reversing-roe-v-wade-10-09-2020

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Despite COVID-19 spread among GOP, Senate to begin SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett hearings.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/despite-covid-19-spread-among-gop-senate-to-begin-scotus-nominee-amy-coney-barrett-hearings/
— Trump to be medically evaluated on live TV, Fox News says
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/trump-to-be-medically-evaluated-on-live-tv-fox-news-says/

HINSDALE PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you are religious, conservative, and/or Republican, sooner or later, Democrats will use everything that you ever posted against you.
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/hinsdale-area-rep-obama-disliked-colonialist-white-men

CENTER SQUARE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois among worst states for voter representation, report finds – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-among-worst-states-for-voter-representation-report-finds/article_767c8ab8-0a64-11eb-950d-5b2bf680cfbd.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Hois blasts Springfield Democrats’ budget threats as a blatant ‘scare tactic’ – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/555771632-hois-blasts-springfield-democrats-budget-threats-as-a-blatant-scare-tactic

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— State Convention Platform and Resolutions
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t07rif5nyqf0v1g/AAAGUA9bl5LTRjdfiefoT3DHa?dl=0

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Avon Township’s Improper Annual Meeting, Forged Petitions, Supervisor’s Conflict of Interest – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/10/avon-townships-improper-annual-meeting-forged-petitions-supervisors-conflict-of-interest/
— Feds Arrest Man: Using Explosive Device At Naperville Egg Harbor Cafe – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/10/feds-arrest-man-using-explosive-device-at-naperville-egg-harbor-cafe/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— IF ‘FAIR TAX’ PASSES, EXPECT MORE SENIORS TO LEAVE ILLINOIS LOOKING TO AVOID RETIREMENT TAX – Adam Schuster (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs in Illinois, in DuPage County, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in Wheaton’s West District who ever-increasingly make it clear that they want seniors to leave Illinois, and who especially want seniors to leave Illinois who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/if-fair-tax-passes-expect-more-seniors-to-leave-illinois-looking-to-avoid-retirement-tax/
— MADIGAN SPENT MILLIONS TO RETAIN ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE KILBRIDE – Joe Tabor
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/madigan-spent-millions-to-retain-illinois-supreme-court-justice-kilbride/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CENSUS REPORT SHOWS HOW JAW-DROPPING TRUMP’S ECONOMY WAS BEFORE SHUTDOWNS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/census-report-shows-how-jaw-dropping-trumps-economy-was-before-shutdowns.html
— STOSSEL: FAKE FACT-CHECKING (DIERSEN: While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/stossel-fake-fact-checking.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Bost tests positive for COVID-19
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/09/bost-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
— 26 counties put on warning list *** 2,818 new cases, 35 additional deaths, 1,812 in hospitals, 395 ICU patients, 3.8 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/09/2818-new-cases-35-additional-deaths-1812-in-hospitals-395-icu-patients-38-percent-positivity-rate/
— Ken Griffin contributes $2 million to defeat Kilbride
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/09/ken-griffin-contributes-2-million-to-defeat-kilbride/
— Eastern Bloc announces tour dates
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/09/eastern-bloc-announces-tour-dates/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Colin Kaepernick calls to abolish ‘White supremacist’ police, prisons: ‘F—k reform’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/9/colin-kaepernick-calls-to-abolish-white-supremacis/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Pelosi claims new bill authorizing Congress to remove president is ‘not about’ Trump – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/pelosi-claims-new-bill-authorizing-congress-to-remove-president-is-not-about-trump

FOX NEWS
— Chicago mayor blames Trump for plot against Michigan Gov. Whitmer April tweet from Trump urging people to “Liberate Michigan!” is to blame, many prominent Democrats say
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-blame-gov-whitmer-kidnap-plot-lori-lightfoot
— In Afghanistan, as we enter our 20th year, it’s time to come home A persistent, resource-intensive presence in Afghanistan jeopardizes America’s ability to react decisively in other parts of the world – Nate Anderson
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/afghanistan-20th-year-come-home-nate-anderson

DAILY WIRE
— Thousands Of Health Experts Sign Declaration Calling For End To Lockdown, Warn Of ‘Irreparable Damage’ – Tim Pearce
https://www.dailywire.com/news/thousands-of-health-experts-sign-declaration-calling-for-end-to-lockdown-warn-of-irreparable-damage

ONE NEWS NOW
— Divisive media industry should be doing some self-analysis – Steve Jordahl
https://onenewsnow.com/media/2020/10/09/mrc-divisive-media-industry-should-be-doing-some-self-analysis

FEDERALIST
— National Association Of Scholars Calls For Revoking The 1619 Project Pulitzer Prize – Glenn T. Stanton
https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/09/national-association-of-scholars-calls-for-revoking-the-1619-project-pulitzer-prize/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Ted Cruz: Big Tech censorship is ‘greatest threat to freedom of speech’ ‘There are a handful of Silicon Valley billionaires who have amassed more power than ever seen before over information, over the public square, over discourse.’ – Dorothy Cummings McLean
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ted-cruz-big-tech-censorship-is-greatest-threat-to-freedom-of-speech

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Pelosi Introduces Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Rule on President’s Fitness – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/pelosi-introduces-bill-to-form-25th-amendment-commission-to-rule-on-presidents-fitness/

COLLEGE FIX
— Colleges pause diversity training after Trump order against ‘race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating’ (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/colleges-pause-diversity-training-after-trump-order-against-race-or-sex-stereotyping-or-scapegoating/

THE HILL
— Trump to hold first White House event after coronavirus diagnosis – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/520422-trump-to-hold-first-white-house-event-after-coronavirus-diagnosis
— White House doctor says Trump safe to return to public events on Saturday – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/520308-white-house-doctor-says-trump-safe-to-return-to-public-events-on
— Trump to propose $1.8T coronavirus relief package – MORGAN CHALFANT AND SCOTT WONG
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/520374-trump-to-propose-18t-coronavirus-relief-package

POLITICO
— As Trump battles Covid, Pelosi backs bill to assess presidential capacity The president “shows the need for us to create a process for future presidents,” the speaker says.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/09/nancy-pelosi-presidential-capacity-bill-428319
— Twitter upends retweets in bid to stop spread of election misinformation – NANCY SCOLA (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation, except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/09/twitter-retweets-election-misinformation-428329

NBC NEWS
— ‘Not just politics’: How the 2020 campaign is dividing Houston’s booming suburbs As Democrats gain ground in suburban communities, Trump warns of crime and destruction. Neighborhoods like Prestonwood Forest are caught in the middle. – Mike Hixenbaugh (DIERSEN: When Democrats move in, poverty and crime increase.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/not-just-politics-how-2020-campaign-dividing-houston-s-booming-n1242635

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ask “What Happens if Trump Won’t Leave?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/opinion/the-argument-trump-coronavirus-taylor-swift.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Despite Concerns of Health Experts, Trump Plans Rallies at White House and in Florida.”
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/09/us/trump-vs-biden
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters paint those who do not promote Harris as being racists, sexists, and even worse things.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/us/politics/kamala-harris-racism-sexism.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “White House had superspreader event as Trump to resume public events.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/10/09/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/
— With Election Day looming, Twitter imposes new limits on U.S. politicians — and ordinary users, too – Elizabeth Dwoskin and Craig Timberg
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/10/09/with-election-day-looming-twitter-imposes-new-limits-us-politicians-ordinary-users-too/

NEW YORK POST
— Nancy Pelosi’s latest coup-coup nonsense – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2020/10/08/nancy-pelosis-latest-coup-coup-nonsense/
— Trump says Pelosi’s 25th Amendment bill is about replacing Biden with Harris – Ebony Bowden
https://nypost.com/2020/10/09/trump-pelosis-25th-amendment-bill-about-replacing-biden-with-harris/

BOSTON GLOBE
— Twitter seeks to limit spread of misinformation before vote – Kurt Wagner (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation, except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/10/09/business/twitter-seeks-limit-spread-misinformation-before-vote/

ALBNY TIMES UNION
— Cuomo: Trump campaign to blame for anti-Cuomo rally – Chris Bragg
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Cuomo-Trump-campaign-to-blame-for-anti-Cuomo-15634252.php

ATLANTIC
— Schools Aren’t Super-Spreaders Fears from the summer appear to have been overblown. – Emily Oster
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/10/schools-arent-superspreaders/616669/

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ask “HOW FAR WILL TRUMP’S VIRUS SPREAD?”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/10/how-far-will-trumps-virus-spread

NEWSWEEK
— Fauci Says Social Media Fuels the Spread of Disinformation, Has Impacted Pandemic ‘More Negatively Than Positively’ – KASHMIRA GANDER
https://www.newsweek.com/fauci-pandemic-social-media-fuels-spread-disinformation-1537856

NPR
— Twitter Expands Warning Labels To Slow Spread of Election Misinformation – Shannon Bond (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation, except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/09/922028482/twitter-expands-warning-labels-to-slow-spread-of-election-misinformation

LEXOLOGY
— Navigating Politics in the Workplace During the Election Season
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=97f3cf73-8b88-4164-bf29-a43deaca47cc
(FROM THE ARTICLE: More often than not, these laws protect workers from adverse actions because of their political activities outside instead of inside the workplace. For example, with limited exceptions, Colorado law prohibits employers from firing someone because of their lawful off-duty activities, including engaging in political speech, and it also prohibits employers from making any rule prohibiting employees from engaging or participating in politics or running for office. New York law protects employees engaging in certain “political activities” outside the workplace during off hours, but it contains an exception where the employee’s activities would create a “material conflict of interest related to the employer’s trade secrets, proprietary information or other proprietary or business interest.” And Connecticut law prohibits employers from taking adverse action against employees who speak about matters of public concern unless that speech substantially interferes with an employee’s job or working relationship with the employer.)

October 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Wauwatosa, Wisconsin protests erupt after Police Officer Joseph Mensah not charged in Alvin Cole killing
https://abc7chicago.com/protests-erupt-in-wauwatosa-wis-after-no-charges-for-police-officer-in-killing-of-black-teen/6861415/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Wednesday night, about 100 protesters confronted police officers wearing tactical gear and carrying shields. Police said some in the group were throwing rocks at law enforcement and buildings and that they used tear gas to disperse the protesters. Footage posted on social media showed the gas and the crowd retreating. Police did not immediately return a call Thursday for an assessment on damages.)
— Willie Wilson, U.S. Senate and former Chicago mayoral candidate, tests positive for coronavirus
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/willie-wilson-chicago-businessman-and-us-senate-candidate-has-covid-19/6865717/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 3,059 new coronavirus cases, 32 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3059-new-coronavirus-cases-32-deaths/6866501/

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Presidential Race in Illinois May Mirror National Trends.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/presidential-race-in-illinois-may-mirror-national-trends/2351087/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/lx/monster-jab-latest-in-trumps-history-of-racist-misogynistic-attacks-against-women/2351243/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Naperville’s First Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Opens – Vi Nguyen (DIERSEN: To push pot on an individual, municipality, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, county, state, or country.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/08/napervilles-first-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-opens/
— Laid Off Workers Continue Having Difficulty Getting Unemployment Benefits – Steven Graves
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/08/unemployment-benefits-ides-covid-19/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— White House doctor expects Trump to ‘safely return’ to public engagements Saturday – Kelly Taylor Hayes
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/white-house-doctor-expects-trump-to-safely-return-to-public-engagements-saturday
— Businesses damaged, looted hours after peaceful protests in Wauwatosa – Cassidy Williams
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/businesses-damaged-looted-hours-after-peaceful-protests-in-wauwatosa

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Speak up or step down? Republicans call on Pritzker to demand Madigan take the heat or take a hike House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, who filed the petition that created the special investigative committee, said the stalling of its work until after the election was chair Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch attempting to take a dive for Madigan. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/8/21508550/republicans-durkin-pritzker-demand-madigan-speaker-testify-resignation-welch-election
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters get the New England Journal of Medicine to promote hatred against Trump and against Trump’s “enablers.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/8/21507742/new-england-journal-medicine-editorial-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-anthony-fauci-sun-times-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In graduated-income tax debate, both sides find threat of a tax on retirement benefits a powerful motivator with elderly voters – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-graduated-income-tax-seniors-20201008-bifo72zvbfhxngdish3lse6pjq-story.html
— Inconvenient truth: Graduated-rate income tax would make it easier to tax certain retirement income. And that’s a good thing! – ERIC ZORN (DIERSEN: Democrats want retired people to leave Illinois. Retirement income not being taxed in Illinois is a major reason why many retired people have not left Illinois.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-taxing-retirement-income-progressive-tax-rates-zorn-20201008-nhjxkdagrbc6fglm5vgxa4tv34-story.html
— After kidnapping plot foiled, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Trump’s words have been a ‘rallying cry’ for extremists – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-michigan-governor-kidnapping-plot-trump-20201009-fn24n3tatvd75gicziig4jcequ-story.html

HERALD NEWS
— Illinois Family Action endorses Will County area state, federal candidates – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/10/07/anti-abortion-group-endorses-will-county-area-state-federal-candidates/a5vaw8m/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Durkin says Welch took a “dive” for Madigan – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20201008/durkin-says-welch-took-ldquodiverdquo-for-madigan

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois unemployment claims rise 23% – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-unemployment-claims-rise-23/article_d4adc594-76fc-5911-b3d0-039613b2ccfa.html

WREX
— COVID-19 relief pushes U.S. budget deficit to a record $3.1T – AP
https://wrex.com/2020/10/08/covid-19-relief-pushes-u-s-budget-deficit-to-a-record-3-1t/

CHICAGO HEIGHTS PATCH
— State Announces Creation Of Enterprise Zone In Chicago Heights – Yasmeen Sheikah (DIERSEN: I worked in Chicago Heights 1964-1966 and 1970-1972. My father worked there 1941-1969,)
https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/state-announces-creation-enterprise-zone-chicago-heights

CENTER SQUARE
— ‘Plenty of ways for Illinois to hit junk pretty quickly,’ analyst says – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/plenty-of-ways-for-illinois-to-hit-junk-pretty-quickly-analyst-says/article_83f7d1f4-098b-11eb-9368-abc7e2f1e346.html

SMILE POLITELY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled White-hating White-hater promotes hatred against Whites.
http://www.smilepolitely.com/culture/addressing_white_supremacy_and_elections/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Algonquin Trump Rally Saturday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/algonquin-trump-rally-saturday/
— Jack Franks Sighting in Lake Geneva
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/08/jack-franks-sighting-in-lake-geneva/
— Chuck Wheeler Endorses Mike Buehler for County Board Chairman, Points to Opponent Jack Franks’ “Not Exhibiting the Best Judgement in His Personal and Public Life”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/07/chuck-wheeler-endorses-mike-buehler-for-county-board-chairman-points-to-opponent-jack-franks-not-exhibiting-the-best-judgement-in-his-personal-and-public-life/
— Secret is Out: State Democrats Want to Tax Retirement Income
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/07/pritzkeroctobersurprise1/
— Tribune Runs the Table Endorsing All McHenry County Republican House Members for Re-Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/07/tribune-runs-the-table-endorsing-all-republican-house-members-for-re-election/
— The Shunning of Jack Franks by Cary and Fox River Grove Democrats
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/07/the-shunning-of-jack-franks-by-cary-and-fox-river-grove-democrats/
— 11/4/2020: Potential Republican Challengers to J.B. Pritzker Emerge
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/rabine1/
— Now We Have Fake Robo-Calls
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/now-we-have-fake-robo-calls/
— IL-06: Sean Casten Launches 2nd Negative Ad Against Jeanne Ives
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/castentv3/
— Mike Buehler Radio Ad
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/mike-buehler-radio-ad/
— Tribune Endorsed Marty McLaughlin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/tribune-endorsed-marty-mclaughlin/
— Northwest Herald Joins Tribune in Endorsing Marty McLaughlin for State Representative
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/northwest-herald-joins-tribune-in-endorsing-marty-mclaughlin-for-state-representative/
— Franks Rolls Out Campaign Themes in Robo-Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/franks-rolls-out-campaign-themes-in-robo-call/
— Pro-Abortion Personal PAC Endorses Jack Franks and One Female County Board Candidate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/pro-abortion-personal-pac-endorses-jack-franks-and-one-female-county-board-candidate/
— Shunning Jack Franks – McHenry County National Organization for Women Issues Endorsements – Jack Franks Not One of Them
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/06/shunning-jack-franks-mchenry-county-national-organization-for-women-issues-endorsements-jack-franks-not-one-of-them/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— U.S. Senator Duckworth’s Foolish Attack on Amy Coney Barrett – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/u-s-senator-duckworths-foolish-attack-on-amy-coney-barrett/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— JEANNE IVES DISCUSSES US HOUSE RACE WITH MARK LEVIN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/jeanne-ives-discusses-us-house-race-with-mark-levin.html
— CHINA CENSORS MIKE PENCE’S DEBATE COMMENTS ON CHINA BUT FREELY BROADCASTS KAMALA HARRIS’S
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/china-censors-mike-pences-debate-comments-on-china-but-freely-broadcasts-kamala-harriss.html
— TRUMP CAMPAIGN CLAIMS HARRIS MADE 24 FALSE OR MISLEADING CLAIMS DURING DEBATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/trump-campaign-claims-harris-made-24-false-or-misleading-claims-during-debate.html
— PRITZKER IS KEEPING ILLINOIS LOCKED DOWN NOT FOR HEALTH BUT FOR A FEDERAL BAILOUT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/pritzker-is-keeping-illinois-locked-down-not-for-health-but-for-a-federal-bailout.html

CAPITOL FAX
— New unemployment claims down a tad nationally, way up in Illinois
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/08/new-unemployment-claims-down-a-tad-nationally-way-up-in-illinois/
— 3,059 new cases, 32 additional deaths, 1,755 in hospitals, 392 ICU patients, 3.7 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/08/3059-new-cases-32-additional-deaths-1755-in-hospitals-392-icu-patients-37-percent-positivity-rate/

GOPUSA
— ‘Protesters’ Riot And Loot In Wauwatosa, WI After Black Officer Cleared In Shooting Of Black Male (DIERSEN: If Trump wins, which stores in your municipality do Democrats threaten to loot and which buildings do they threaten to burn down? Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96028
— Trump Contracts COVID-19; What Happened To Compassion? (DIERSEN: Democrats hypocritically paint themselves as being compassionate.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95997

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— What Affirmative Action Should Look Like As the issue returns to the Supreme Court, it’s worth considering policies that might actually benefit capable but disadvantaged students. – GEORGE LIEBMANN (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/what-affirmative-action-should-look-like/

FEDERALIST
— Joe Biden Implied Thomas Sowell Was Racist For Opposing Affirmative Action – Jordan Davidson (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/08/flashback-joe-biden-implied-thomas-sowell-was-racist-for-opposing-affirmative-action/
— Out Of 26 Post-VP Debate Analysts On Cable And Broadcast TV, Only 2 Were Trump Supporters – Paulina Enck
https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/08/out-of-26-post-vp-debate-analysts-on-cable-and-broadcast-tv-only-2-were-trump-supporters/

EPOCH TIMES
— Pelosi, Democrats Introducing Bill to Create Commission on ‘Presidential Capacity’ – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/pelosi-democrats-pelosi-introducing-bill-to-create-commission-on-presidential-capacity_3531906.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Pelosi Floats Invoking 25th Amendment to Remove Trump for Health Reasons – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/pelosi-floats-invoking-25th-amendment-to-remove-trump-for-health-reasons/

UPI
— Facebook removes hundreds of fake accounts linked to Turning Point USA
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2020/10/08/Facebook-removes-hundreds-of-fake-accounts-linked-to-young-conservatives-group/4971602186331/

MSN
— Trump Breaks Tradition With Microsoft-Wells Fargo Race Inquiry – Paige Smith, Jeff Green, Patricia Hurtado and Christian Berthelsen (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/trump-breaks-tradition-with-microsoft-wells-fargo-race-inquiry/ar-BB19NH3J?li=BBnbfcN

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want people to vote, but only if they vote for Democrats. Overwhelmingly, people who want/need government assistance vote for Democrats.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/upshot/youth-voting-2020-election.html

FORBES
— In A Post-Pandemic World, You Will Have To Become Self-Reliant To Survive And Succeed – Jack Kelly (DIERSEN: Democrats promote dependency on government and dependency on charity.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2020/10/08/in-a-post-pandemic-world-you-will-have-to-become-self-reliant-to-survive-and-succeed/#1d6a02943c80

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Diversity-Fueled ‘Reverse’ Bias Claims Put Employers in Quandary – Erin Mulvaney (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/diversity-fueled-reverse-bias-claims-put-employers-in-quandary

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— Diversity in accounting: An ethical, social and practical imperative – Avani M. Desai
https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/diversity-in-accounting-an-ethical-social-and-practical-imperative

(FROM THE ARTICLE: Serving in an attractive profession that offers great earning potential and a reliable array of career choices, accountants are historically sought after particularly during tough economies or similar times of crises. Despite such demand, the numbers within the profession remain unbalanced. Yes, women have come to represent more than 50 percent of accounting graduates over the last 20 years, and over the past 10, the percentages of accounting undergraduates and graduates who are minorities have also increased. In fact, aTrends report shows that 42 percent of accounting graduates are African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Asian or Pacific Islander, multiethnic, or other. However, total minority hiring in the world of American CPAs has remained inexcusably low, and that must change so as to better serve both the workforce and its customers. The U.S. Census of 2010 predicted that minorities will be the majority by 2042 — that’s about two decades away from now — and communities and clients are shifting in their demographic makeup to reflect that. Moreover, the combined purchasing power of African-Americans, Hispanics, and Asians was at $4 trillion in 2018 according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth, and demographers predict that the growth of minority populations will contribute between 44-70 percent to the total growth of U.S. purchasing power from 2000 to 2045. Still, this isn’t groundbreaking news, and diversity initiatives have been nudging accounting departments and firms for years to sit up and notice that the United States is more of a melting pot than ever before. But the need for CPA firms to bolster diversity and inclusion — and to provide not just a seat at the table, but also a voice — has never been as critical or urgent as it is today. Because despite America being increasingly diverse, minority workers are still likelier than whites to be unemployed or declined a promotion or senior position. In 2016, Pew Research published that 40 percent of both men and women were more likely to hire men over women; in 2018, almost 90 percent of corporate executives were white and roughly 73 percent were male, and just three Fortune 500 companies in the country were headed by an African-American as CEO. Not much has changed since then, so it seems that while the world around the accounting profession is rapidly changing, the world within it is not.)

October 8 Morning Edition

ABC7
— ‘I’m not going to waste my time’: Trump backs out of next week’s virtual presidential debate – Alex Meier
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-he-will-not-attend-virtual-debate-will-hold-rally-instead/6862183/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Rise Naperville, suburb’s first recreational marijuana dispensary, holding grand opening.
https://abc7chicago.com/business/rise-naperville-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-opens-thursday/6862037/

CBS2
— CPL Employees Say Some Mail-In Ballots Found In Book Drops
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/live/cbsn-chicago/video/7170591-20201008133353-cpl-employees-say-some-mail-in-ballots-found-in-book-drops/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 14 shot, 2 fatally, Wednesday in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/14-shot-2-fatally-wednesday-in-chicago
— Rep. Kinzinger on Trump’s decision to pull out of virtual debate
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/858663

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker and the ‘fair tax’ offer you can’t refuse – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-pritzker-graduated-tax-kass-20201008-2ufru4hdrbfyzivowdj6dkjx7m-story.html
— 8 questions for Illinois House candidates running in Chicago and Cook County-based districts (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-cb-candidates-for-illinois-state-house-cook-county-20201007-t5cjb6x7pfcwdkadipih2bqehu-htmlstory.html
— Park Ridge City Council backs ’10 Shared Principles’ adopted by police to build public trust – JENNIFER JOHNSON (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-ten-shared-principles-tl-1015-20201007-dmryb3q7dvfyvofgefzpkyim7m-story.html
— ENDORSEMENTS: For the Illinois House. Stava-Murray, Durkin, Avelar, Butler, Chesney, Demmer, Luft, Stoll, Frese, Bourne
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-chicago-tribune-illinois-house-endorsements-20201008-sksejsg24jcljcblfhg76zxwpu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls for licensing police – Rachel Hinton (DIERSEN: I became a licensed CPA in 1981 when I was 32 years old and a GAO employee. Extremely few, if any, of GAO’s Chicago office employees were licensed CPAs. I had passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I had worked for GAO for 16 months and I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years before that.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/6/21504845/pritzker-stratton-criminal-justice-reforms-no-knock-warrant-sentencing-license-police
— Here’s Harris, Pence on 6 key issues during the vice presidential debate Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris held a civil conversation that — at least some of the time — included actual substance on a swath of topics ranging from abortion to police violence. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/10/7/21507090/vice-president-debate-quotes-kamala-harris-mike-pence-donald-trump-joe-biden

DAILY HERALD
— Black lawmakers seek to revamp social studies education in Illinois – PETER HANCOCK (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201007/black-lawmakers-seek-to-revamp-social-studies-education-in-illinois

WBEZ
— Young Chicagoans Step Up To Work The Polls As Fewer Elderly Apply Want to be a poll worker in Chicago? You may end up on a waiting list, as young people are flocking to sign up for Election Day service. – Mariah Woelfel
https://www.wbez.org/stories/young-chicagoans-step-up-to-work-polls-as-fewer-elderly-apply/7dca524f-6be9-4e65-bf09-54203ad9151d

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— NIU reports three new coronavirus cases, hits the 300 mark – EDDIE CARIFIO
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/10/07/niu-reports-three-new-coronavirus-cases-hits-the-300-mark/aohzyhc/

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Push for political gain puts Kilbride in crosshairs – Scott Reeder
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/columnists/scott-reeder-push-for-political-gain-puts-kilbride-in-crosshairs/article_f7e26f9a-07c7-11eb-ae56-3ba743c0c944.html

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Pritzker administration announces $4.5 million ‘racial healing’ initiative Healing Illinois grant program will support ‘meaningful dialogue’ on ‘race and racism’ – RAYMON TRONCOSO (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/10/07/pritzker-administration-announces-4-5-million-racial-healing-initiative/awgqpo/

WLDS
— Racial Tensions High at Illinois College Over Campus Chalking Incident – Benjamin Cox
https://wlds.com/racial-tensions-high-at-illinois-college-over-campus-chalking-incident/

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Jim Oberweis Answers Patch Candidate Survey – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/jim-oberweis-answers-patch-candidate-survey

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Could One Imagine Lauren Underwood Running a TV Commercial Like This?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/05/maxrose1/
— History of Joe Tirio Illinois Integrity Fund Defamation Case Included in Latest Court Document, Judge Delays Action Until after the Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/05/history-of-tirio-illinois-integrity-fund-case-included-in-latest-court-document/
— Planned Parenthood Mails in Support of Dems’ Tax Hike Amendment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/05/planned-parenthood-mails-endorses-in-county-board-race/
— Springfield City Council Meeting Between Plexiglass Dividers
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/05/springfield-city-council-meeting-between-plexiglass-dividers/
— IL-14: Underwood Mailing Using NWH Endorsement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/05/il-14-underwood-mailing-with-nwh-endorsement/
— The Shunning of Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/05/the-shunning-of-jack-franks/
— Farmers for Trump Flag
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/05/message-of-the-day-a-flag-9/
— Sun-Times Endorses Two McHenry County Democrats for State Representative
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/04/sun-times-endorses-two-mchenry-county-democrats-for-state-representative/
— How Did Allen Skillicorn Win the Primary against Carolyn Schofield?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/04/how-did-allen-skillicorn-win-the-primary-against-carolyn-schofield/
— Sun-Times Endorses Tom Weber for Re-Election to Illinois House
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/sun-times-endorses-tom-weber-for-re-election-to-illinois-house/
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Cosigns Letter Demanding Talking Points on Kyle Rittenhouse
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/rittenhouse8/

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ISU promotes LGBTQ, that is, ISU promotes the destruction of traditional marriage and the traditional family.
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2020/10/pride-celebrates-coming-out-day-at-illinois-state/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CTU ATTEMPTED TO BULLY PENSION FUND INTO HIRING MADIGAN LOBBYISTS – Ben Szalinski (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage. No employer was ever asked to hire me. GAO hired me in 1980 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because GAO could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because IRS could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because the Post Office could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/ctu-attempted-to-bully-pension-fund-into-hiring-madigan-lobbyists/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Colleges rethink diversity after Trump executive order Events scrapped after threat of lost funding for ‘divisive concepts’ – Christopher Vondracek (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/7/trump-executive-order-makes-colleges-rethink-diver/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Mark Levin says he was ‘prepared to go to war’ before Facebook backed down on censorship of his page – Andrew Mark Miller (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to censor me, to censor my GOPUA ILLINOIS emails, and to censor www.gopillinois.com : Facebook, Google, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Suburban Life, Crain’s Chicago Business, Illinois Review, Capitol Fax, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, the elected/appointed officials who govern/represent my precinct, candidates for offices that govern/represent my precinct, etc.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/levin-says-he-was-prepared-to-go-to-war-before-facebook-backed-down-on-censorship-of-his-page

FOX NEWS
— Fox News Poll: Biden gains ground over Trump A 70 percent majority believes our democracy is “in danger” in this election – Dana Blanton
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-biden-gains-ground-over-trump

FEDERALIST
— House GOP Antitrust Report: ‘Big Tech Is Out To Get Conservatives’ – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/07/house-gop-antitrust-report-big-tech-is-out-to-get-conservatives/

DAILY WIRE
— NBA Will Leave Social Justice Messages To Be ‘Delivered Off The Floor’ Amid Ratings Dive – Emily Zanotti
https://www.dailywire.com/news/nba-will-leave-social-justice-messages-to-be-delivered-off-the-floor-amid-ratings-dive

TOWNHALL REVIEW
— Young Voters, Do You Want to Take Responsibility for Your Country and Your Life? Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson with Charlie Kirk
http://townhallreview.com/2020/10/young-voters-do-you-want-to-take-responsibility-for-your-country-and-your-life-dan-proft-and-amy-jacobson-with-charlie-kirk/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Relief package highlights radical priorities – Chad Groening
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/10/08/relief-package-highlights-radical-priorities

LIFE NEWS
— Bogus CNN Poll Falsely Claims Biden Will Defeat Trump in a Landslide – DAVE ANDRUSKO
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/10/07/bogus-cnn-poll-falsely-claims-biden-will-defeat-trump-in-a-landslide/

EPOCH TIMES
— VP Debate: Harris Targets Trump on Pandemic as Pence Defends Administration’s Response – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/harris-targets-trump-on-pandemic-as-pence-defends-administrations-response_3530658.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Pro-Trump Hispanic student senator faces impeachment for old tweets critical of illegal immigration – PHILLIP NIETO
https://www.thecollegefix.com/pro-trump-hispanic-student-senator-faces-impeachment-for-old-tweets-critical-of-illegal-immigration/

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “A wave of polls paints a dire picture for Trump.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/07/trump-polls-dire-picture-427416

CNN
— Trump says he doesn’t believe he’s contagious and wants to resume rallies – Kevin Liptak and Ben Tinker
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-covid-19-updates-thursday/h_2859c79d3b67ec614fc532f7537f6c37

NBC NEWS
— The most revealing questions in Wednesday’s debate were the ones that went unanswered – Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Carrie Dann and Melissa Holzberg (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/most-revealing-questions-wednesday-s-debate-were-ones-went-unanswered-n1242601

NEW YORK POST
— Colleges drop ‘diversity’ efforts after Trump bans critical race theory – Mark Moore (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://nypost.com/2020/10/07/colleges-drop-diversity-efforts-after-trump-bans-critical-race-theory/

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump says he won’t participate in virtual debate shortly after format is announced – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/10/08/trump-biden-live-updates/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— JPMorgan Unveils $30 Billion Push to Bridge Racial Wealth Gap Bank focuses on expanding access to affordable housing and boosting minority-owned small businesses – Orla McCaffrey (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs blame Republicans for all the financial, health, and other problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpmorgan-unveils-30-billion-push-to-bridge-racial-wealth-gap-11602129661
— FRONT PAGE: How Russia Today Skirts High-Tech Blockade to Reach U.S. Readers The Kremlin-backed outlet has been boosted by a news aggregator dominated by conservative media sites – Keach Hagey, Emily Glazer and Rob Barry (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, GOPUSA ILLINOIS does not allow anything to be “unwittingly” displayed in its emails or on www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-russia-today-skirts-high-tech-blockade-to-reach-u-s-readers-11602078094
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The U.S. intelligence community’s assessment of the Russian efforts created a backlash against social-media companies, which were accused of providing platforms for a misinformation campaign aimed at influencing voters. Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc. and others have since implemented changes to limit the reach of state-run media. Yet RT continues to draw a large American audience, helped unwittingly by some of America’s most prominent conservative websites. The reason: Those news outlets agreed to join a distribution network that allows other members’ content to be displayed on their home pages. The company responsible for RT’s presence on RealClearPolitics is Mixi.Media. Since its launch in 2018, Mixi has assembled a network of right-leaning publishers, including National Review, The Daily Caller and Newsmax, as well as mainstream sites like RealClearPolitics.)
— The Cancel Mob Comes Back for More – Bruce Gilley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-cancel-mob-comes-back-for-more-11602091733
— White House Order Against Diversity Training Generates Confusion Government agencies and companies with federal contracts pause programs and cancel events, as business groups protest order – Khadeeja Safdar and Lauren Weber
https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-order-against-diversity-training-generates-confusion-11602063000

USA TODAY
— Read the full transcript of vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris – Susan Page
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/08/vice-presidential-debate-full-transcript-mike-pence-and-kamala-harris/5920773002/
— ‘The country’s lost its mind’: Polls warning of civil war, violence shows deep partisan chasm over election – Ledyard King (DIERSEN: If Trump wins, which stores in your municipality do Democrats threaten to loot and which buildings do they threaten to burn down? Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/07/both-sides-worry-doubts-election-integrity-could-spark-violence/5880965002/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “White House coronavirus outbreak may have exposed thousands from Atlanta to Minnesota.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/10/07/officials-exposed-went-attend-rallies-debates-and-fundraisers/5907663002/
— ‘Staggering numbers’: Early voting is breaking records in 2020, fueled by a big mail-ballot lead for Democrats – Joey Garrison
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/06/election-2020-fueled-democrats-early-voting-way-up/3623292001/
— Wells Fargo’s diversity initiative to hire more Black leaders probed by Labor Department – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me because I had sought and accepted that offer. The aforesaid directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/10/07/wells-fargo-trump-labor-department-diversity-black-leaders/5911388002/
— COVID-19 cases rising in 39 states – 9 months into the pandemic: ‘We are overwhelmed’ – John Bacon
Mike Stucka
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/10/07/united-states-coronavirus-cases-nine-states-records/5906943002/

TIMES REPORTER
— Remember the riots? They’re still happening – Byron York
https://www.timesreporter.com/story/opinion/2020/10/08/byron-york-column/5908830002/

DETROIT FREE PRESS
— Partisan local websites masquerading as traditional news outlets target Michigan voters – Clara Hendrickson (DIERSEN: GOPUSA does not masquerade as being nonpartisan. I should write a book about Democrat news outlets that masquerade as being non-partisan.)
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/07/conservative-progressive-local-news-websites/3577830001/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those who claim to be Christian, but who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination? Real Christians do not do the aforesaid.
https://www.newsweek.com/over-16000-christians-sign-petition-rejecting-amy-coney-barrett-telling-gop-senators-bible-1537081
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Accusations of Trump Being a Coronavirus Superspreader Grow as WH Refuses to Disclose President’s Last Negative Test.”
https://www.newsweek.com/accusations-trump-being-coronavirus-superspreader-grow-wh-refuses-disclose-presidents-last-1537178

GOVERNING
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: A Group of Retired Republican Governors Come Out for Biden Eight former GOP governors are supporting the Democrat for president. They may not change many minds but could provide cover to wavering Republican voters who don’t want to re-elect Trump. – ALAN GREENBLATT
https://www.governing.com/now/A-Group-of-Retired-Republican-Governors-Come-Out-for-Biden.html

GAY CITY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, you are discriminated against if you do not promote LGBTQ. I should write a book about those who discriminate against those who do not promote LGBTQ. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.
https://www.gaycitynews.com/lgbtq-americans-report-widespread-discrimination-healthcare-barriers/

October 7 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— The fastest recovery in history!
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Only half of Illinois eligible voters cast ballots in previous elections, data analysis shows U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia represents Illinois’ 4th congressional district, which had lowest 2018 IL turnout – Karen Jordan and Ross Weidner, Jonathan Fagg (DIERSEN: How much deadwood is there on the voter rolls in your precinct? How many registered voters in your precinct have not voted for the last 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30+ years? How many registered voters in your precinct are 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130+ years old?)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/half-of-eligible-il-voters-cast-ballots-in-previous-elections-data-analysis/6850512/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 2,630 new coronavirus cases, 42 deaths; Gov. Pritzker says Metro East region could see mitigations removed
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2630-new-coronavirus-cases-42-deaths/6839617/

NBC5
— Questions Swell Over Graduated Tax as State Treasurer Abruptly Cancels Press Conference
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/questions-swell-over-graduated-tax-as-state-treasurer-abruptly-cancels-press-conference/2350415/

NBC5
— Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, Lightfoot Blasts Lawmakers Who ‘Politicized’ Response (DIERSEN: When the right promotes public safety, traditional marriage and family, right to life, enforcement of immigration laws, enforcement of drug laws, First and Second Amendment rights, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), etc., the left says the right is politicizing those issues. But when the left promotes defunding police, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, etc., the left denies that it is politicizing those issues.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/calling-covid-19-situation-chaos-lightfoot-blasts-wisconsin-republicans-for-rollback-of-restrictions/2350623/

CBS2
— Technical Glitches, Long Lines Plague Early Voting In Some Suburban Cook County Locations – Steven Graves
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/07/technical-glitches-long-lines-plague-early-voting-in-some-suburban-cook-county-locations/
— As COVID Cases In Neighboring Wisconsin Surge, Mayor Lori Lightfoot Slams Republicans For Blocking Virus Restrictions – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/07/as-covid-cases-in-neighboring-wisconsin-surge-mayor-lori-lightfoot-slams-republicans-for-blocking-virus-restrictions/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump says COVID-19 diagnosis was ‘blessing in disguise,’ touts experimental antibody drug – Kelly Taylor Hayes
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-says-covid-19-diagnosis-was-blessing-in-disguise-touts-experimental-antibody-drug

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Senior groups accuse rich foes of Pritzker’s income tax plan of running ‘dishonest ads to try and scare us’ In a Zoom news conference, members of AARP Illinois, the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans and Jane Addams Seniors in Action said there’s “nothing more important” than voters passing the amendment that would change the state’s tax structure to a graduated-rate system. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/7/21506549/aarp-senior-advocates-graduated-income-tax-dishonest-ads-retirement-income-pritzker

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Why the Pence, Harris showdown tonight ‘is the most important vice presidential debate’ ever | AARP, other senior groups say opponents of graduated tax are misleading older voters | Gambling tax revenues fall by $200M – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pence-harris-debate-trump-stimulus-pritzker-tets-negative-spin-20201007-itfj6nu5mzexlio7ld6xo3mlpa-story.html
— ENDORSEMENTS: For the Illinois House. Reick, Weber, Ugaste, Skillicorn, West, Keicher, McCombie, Swanson, Willis, Flynn, Haas
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-house-endorse-districts-63-79-20201007-xn5vq2cve5hivgfayylz3lslfm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In its hardcopy edition, a hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Hate now is a pandemic brought on by the superspreader-in-chief.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/mary-schmich/ct-met-schmich-hate-trump-20201007-7kx4or6ldncqharp7m2tcor2xa-story.html
— 2,630 new known COVID-19 cases and 42 additional deaths reported as Pritzker says recent progress has ‘cooled off a bit’
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201007-vqy6xh2bgvfsdowek2h7tpvi2y-story.html
— Notre Dame’s president faces an angry campus after getting the coronavirus – KATHLEEN GRAY AND SHAWN HUBLER (DIERSEN: What would your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do to you if you got coronavirus? How strongly would they hint/imply/argue/shout that you got it because of your age, weight, bad health, carelessness, bad judgment, recklessness, support for Trump, etc.? How strongly would they call for you to retire if you are still working, resign from any kind offices that you hold, resign from any organizations that you are a member of, etc.?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-notre-dame-president-covid-20201007-op5xbfbh2ba53o4dzpobm2xluq-story.html
— Planning to vote in person this year? What Illinois voters should know before heading to the polls. – KELLI SMITH (DIERSEN: What if you do not have a mail-in ballot and you develop strong COVID symptoms on the day of the election, and because of that, you are denied entry into your polling place?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cb-illinois-voter-rights-election-20201007-xebf6sgikjhblle46lxm2bnhbm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Why are Trump and Republicans the ones getting COVID-19?” and says “Must be a liberal conspiracy.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-covid-trump-republicans-rose-garden-outbreak-conspiracy-huppke-20201007-xb4ictxl5nhcha7o5nhsumdwjy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— When to fill out the affidavit of delivery on mail-in ballots – Lauren Rohr and Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201007/when-to-fill-out-the-affidavit-of-delivery-on-mail-in-ballots
— Metra won’t raise fares but needs to cover $70 million gap – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201006/metra-wont-raise-fares-but-needs-to-cover-70-million-gap
— Retirees organized through the senior advocacy group AARP held a virtual news conference Wednesday to express support for a graduated tax constitutional amendment and opposition to a tax on retirement income — two things that they note are mutually exclusive. – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201007/aarp-other-senior-groups-stump-for-graduated-tax

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lightfoot: ‘I fear for the safety of Wisconsin’ Cases are surging along Illinois’ northern border. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her health commissioner are both worried about Wisconsinites and potential spread here. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/lightfoot-i-fear-safety-wisconsin

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— US coronavirus: Surgeon general urges Americans to not let guard down, Trump says don’t be afraid – Kellie Meyer
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/us-coronavirus-surgeon-general-urges-americans-to-not-let-guard-down-trump-says-dont-be-afraid/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— PRITZKER PROPOSES 7 WAYS TO LIBERALIZE ILLINOIS’ LEGAL SYSTEM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/pritzker-proposes-7-ways-to-liberalize-illinois-legal-system-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,630 new cases, 42 additional deaths, 1,679 hospitals, 3.5 percent positivity rate, 6+ million tests conducted to date
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/07/2630-new-cases-42-additional-deaths-1679-hospitals-35-percent-positivity-rate-6-million-tests-conducted-to-date/

BLAZE
— Joe Biden makes cringeworthy remarks about wanting to see ‘beautiful young girls’ dancing when they’re 4 years older. Trump takes notice, and takes aim. Open mouth, insert foot Sarah Taylor
https://www.theblaze.com/news/joe-biden-issues-cringeworthy-remarks-about-wanting-to-see-beautiful-young-girls-dancing-when-theyre-4-years-older-trump-takes-notice-and-takes-aim

TOWNHALL
— Here’s More Funny Business Regarding How Pollsters Sample Republicans for their Anti-Trump Polls – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/10/07/heres-more-funny-business-regarding-how-pollsters-sample-republicans-for-their-antitrump-polls-n2577654

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump Free of COVID Symptoms, Has Developed Antibodies, Doctor Says – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-free-of-covid-symptoms-has-developed-antibodies-doctor-says/
— Newspaper Endorsements: A Pointless Ritual – ISAAC SCHORR (DIERSEN: Because newspapers overwhelmingly endorse Democrats, it is significant when they endorse Republicans.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/newspaper-endorsements-a-pointless-ritual/

CNN
— Officer charged with fatally kneeling on George Floyd’s neck posts $1 million bail, attorney says – Eliott C. McLaughlin
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/07/us/derek-chauvin-george-floyd-bail/index.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Boeing says pandemic will cut demand for planes for a decade. The outlook assumes it will take about three years for air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels. – David Koenig
https://www.heraldnet.com/business/boeing-says-pandemic-will-cut-demand-for-planes-for-a-decade/

NBC NEWS
— NBC News misled viewers, presented Joe Biden supporters as ‘undecided’ voters. Where’s the truth in media? – CHRIS PANDOLFO
https://www.theblaze.com/news/nbc-news-biden-supporters-undecided
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters crow about their success during the last 50 years in flooding America with citizens of foreign countries who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/mike-pence-kamala-harris-reflect-america-s-demographic-transformation-n1242434

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s Not Superman. He’s Superspreader” and asked “Have his supporters seen the light?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/opinion/trump-coronavirus-superspreader.html
— Most Patients’ Covid-19 Care Looks Nothing Like Trump’s – Julie Bosman, Sarah Mervosh, Amy Harmon and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs (DIERSEN: Trump and I are members of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program SEE: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/4440 If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would shout that as a federal retiree, the federal government pays 72% of my and my wife’s health, dental, and vision insurance.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/us/trump-coronavirus-care-treatment.html
— Trump Took $70,000 in Tax Deductions for Hair Care. Experts Say That’s Illegal. It’s a small but telling detail in The Times’s exposé on the president’s taxes. – James B. Stewart
(DIERSEN: In 1978, the Democrats who ran Money Magazine and IRS painted my education deductions as being illegal. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that I had taken at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I had taken at DePaul 1976-1977 a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” d) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and e) were a distraction. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/business/trump-taxes-hair.html

NEW YORK POST
— Nancy Pelosi’s ‘COVID relief’ bill is mainly just a left-wing wish list – Betsy McCaughey
https://nypost.com/2020/10/06/nancy-pelosis-covid-relief-bill-is-mainly-just-a-left-wing-wish-list/

USA TODAY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Drowning our sorrows? American adults are drinking more alcohol amid COVID-19, study finds – Jessica Flores
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/05/us-alcohol-consumption-up-covid-19-jama-study/3633486001/

NEWSWEEK
— More Doctors and Scientists are Seeking Office Amid the Pandemic, Hoping Others Will Follow – RAMSEY TOUCHBERRY (DIERSEN: Amid the financial crisis that governments are in, I hope that more CPAs and Certified Internal Auditors seek government offices and political offices. On my first attempt, I passed the CPA examination in 1979 and the Certified Internal Auditor examination in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981. I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997. I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO as an Analyst 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year.)
https://www.newsweek.com/more-doctors-scientists-are-seeking-office-amid-pandemic-hoping-others-will-follow-1537221

CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
— Colleges Comb Diversity Programs for Content That Could Trigger Feds – Katherine Mangan (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chronicle.com/article/colleges-comb-diversity-programs-for-content-that-could-trigger-feds

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 22% of Gun-Owning Households Have Added A Gun Since Anti-Police Protests Began
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/gun_control/22_of_gun_owning_households_have_added_a_gun_since_anti_police_protests_began

October 7 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Why it could take days or weeks to know election results – Lauren Rohr and Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201006/why-it-could-take-days-or-weeks-to-know-election-results
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A record number of vote-by-mail requests won’t necessarily alter day-of procedures, officials say, but it does mean a possible influx of ballots on or after Election Day. More than 2 million Illinois voters have applied for mailed ballots, and more than 107,000 people already have cast early votes statewide. While it likely won’t take months to record tallies, as suggested by Trump, it could be weeks before candidates in tight races know for sure whether they’ve won.)
— Peter Breen: Candidate profile, Illinois House, 48th District
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201006/peter-breen-candidate-profile-illinois-house-48th-district

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Upon his release from hospital, President Trump is denounced as a heretic by media high priests – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-trump-coronavirus-white-house-kass-20201007-2ovb2s5lxbfvhltsrwrdefj7be-story.html
— Trump took $70,000 in tax deductions for hair care. Experts say that’s illegal. – JAMES B. STEWART (DIERSEN: In 1978, the Democrats who ran Money Magazine and IRS painted my education deductions as being illegal. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that I had taken at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I had taken at DePaul 1976-1977 a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” d) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and e) were a distraction. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-hair-care-tax-deductions-20201006-iv6a67tw2rgzde4pu2zm76ldpi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fall break: Madigan ally delays probe until after election to draw curtain on ‘political theater’ — but GOP calls it ‘slap in the face’ “The only thing apparently that matters is protecting Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan,” said state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi, R-Elmhurst, who branded Democrat state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch “Chairman Squelch.” – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/6/21504983/madigan-house-committee-delay-election-day-welch-mazzochi-comed-investigation
— Black homeowner, 2 appraisals, $62,000 difference The owner thinks her lower home appraisal was skewed by her race and her neighborhood — and a recent study says those factors play more of a role in appraisals now than in 1980. – Elvia Malagón
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/7/21493755/chicago-home-appraisal-black-race-homeowners
— Amy Coney Barrett: Why 2 Notre Dame law school classmates oppose her Supreme Court nomination – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office or a political office, who would your critics/opponents get to demonize, denigrate, and condemn you? I should write a book about my critics/opponents and those who they have gotten to demonize, denigrate, and condemn me. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/10/5/21503183/judge-amy-coney-barrett-why-two-notre-dame-law-school-classmates-oppose-her-supreme-court-nomination

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Is Pritzker’s graduated tax plan in trouble? Foes of the proposed amendment have seized the momentum lately, and the governor has little time to turn it around. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzkers-graduated-tax-plan-trouble
— Walgreens spends $35 million to repair damaged stores, launch outreach program The chain is working to better reach patients in the Chatham neighborhood and plans to expand the effort if all goes well. – ALLY MAROTTI (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats loot, if not burn down, the Walgreen stores near you?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/retail/walgreens-spends-35-million-repair-damaged-stores-launch-outreach-program
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago’s housing market weakest among 25 major world cities For the third year in a row, says a UBS report. – DENNIS RODKIN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/chicagos-housing-market-weakest-among-25-major-world-cities

CBS2
— Lightfoot Calls Trump’s Behavior ‘Unfortunate’ After His COVID Diagnosis, Undermining The Work Of Public Officials To Stop The Spread (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters blame Republicans for COVID, and especially Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/06/lightfoot-arwady-covid-trump/

WTTW
— Lightfoot: Chicago Faces ‘Moment of Reckoning’ After Trump Ends Negotiations Over Federal Aid – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/10/06/lightfoot-chicago-faces-moment-reckoning-after-trump-ends-negotiations-over-federal-aid
— Teachers Pension Fund Official Describes ‘Racist,’ ‘Sexist’ Culture Among Board Trustees – Matt Masterson
https://news.wttw.com/2020/10/05/teachers-pension-fund-official-describes-racist-sexist-culture-among-board-trustees

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Bill Foster: Do not take medical advice from the president – ALEX ORTIZ (DIERSEN: Who seeks/takes your advice and on what issues? Those who do not seek/take my advice on government/political issues are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Protestants, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/06/foster-do-not-take-medical-advice-from-the-president/a28iqj/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump’s top federal prosecutors are overwhelmingly white men – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) promote hatred against “White men” and b) hint/imply/argue/shout that if Biden wins, he will immediately resign and give the Presidency to Harris.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trumps-top-federal-prosecutors-are-overwhelmingly-white-men
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Biden.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/where-biden-month-election#stream/0

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Secret Service Agents Worry About Risk Of Contracting The Coronavirus.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/secret-service-agents-worry-about-risk-contracting-coronavirus#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Secret Service Agents Frustrated With Trump’s Unnecessary Coronavirus Risks.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/secret-service-agents-frustrated-trumps-unnecessary-coronavirus-risks#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois GOP claims Pritzker’s muzzling Frerichs over retirement tax – Greg Bishop |
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-gop-claims-pritzkers-muzzling-frerichs-over-retirement-tax/article_19ac35f4-07f8-11eb-9b80-177728b5175c.html
— Pritzker gets failing grade on fiscal policy – Kevin Bessler (DIERSEN: Who has given you failing grades, on what, and why? I should write a book on those who have given me failing grades, on what they have given me failing grades for, their stated reasons why, and the real reasons why.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/pritzker-gets-failing-grade-on-fiscal-policy/article_2f6be42c-0800-11eb-b983-db92d2854310.html
— Illinois elections officials correcting issues with mail-in balloting – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-elections-officials-correcting-issues-with-mail-in-balloting/article_59ddb5ca-0803-11eb-bb69-bfadf5de370d.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Dem chairman delays further hearings in Madigan probe until after election Republicans accuse Democrats of protecting speaker at all costs – PETER HANCOCK
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/dem-chairman-delays-further-hearings-in-madigan-probe-until-after-election

WIREPOINTS
— “Since Illinois won’t reform anything, it’s only a matter of time before Gov. Pritzker and the legislature come after the middle class” – Ted on NBC 5
https://wirepoints.org/since-illinois-wont-reform-anything-its-only-a-matter-of-time-before-gov-pritzker-and-the-legislature-come-after-the-middle-class-ted-on-nbc-5/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— OUTRAGEOUS: MAIL BALLOTS IDENTIFYING VOTERS BY PARTY SENT OUT IN MADISON COUNTY – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/mail-ballots-identifying-voters-by-party-sent-out-in-madison-county/
— PRITZKER REVENUE DIRECTOR SPONSORED BILL TO TAX RETIREMENT INCOME – Den Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-revenue-director-sponsored-bill-to-tax-retirement-income/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— The Illegitimate, Biased Press Campaigns for Biden – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who paint me as being illegitimate, that is, about those who hint/imply/argue/shout that I am not a legitimate member of news media. According to them, to be a legitimate member of the news media, you must a) claim to be non-partisan, b) have a college degree in journalism, and c) be paid for what you do. I should write a book about members of the news media who falsely claim to be nonpartisan. I should write a book about a) those who stress that I do not claim to be nonpartisan, that I do not have a degree in journalism, and that I am not paid for what I do, b) those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn what I have done since 2000 as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor, and c) those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my GAO career. I worked for GAO as an Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year. GAO analysts do much of what reporters and journalists do including interviewing, gathering facts, summarizing facts, analyzing facts, and writing reports. GAO Analysts develop recommendations to improve government operations.)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/10/the-illegitimate-biased-press-campaigns-for-biden/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS US SENATOR DURBIN RAMPS UP HIS ANTI-TRUMP VITRIOL WITH FACEBOOK POST
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/illinois-us-senator-durbin-ramps-up-his-anti-trump-vitriol-with-facebook-post.html
— 10 MAJOR DC ‘CONSENSUS’ LIES PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS SHATTERED FOREVER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/10-major-dc-consensus-lies-president-trump-has-shattered-forever.html
— CHICAGO TEACHER PENSION TRUSTEE BOARD PRESIDENT REVEALS “DESPICABLE ACTIONS,” INCLUDING HIDING MADIGAN LOBBYISTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/chicago-teacher-pension-trustee-board-president-reveals-despicable-actions-including-hiding-madigan-.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump Pride: Liberals scoff at president’s attempt to boost LGBTQ support – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/6/trump-seeks-boost-lgbtq-support-amid-pushback-left/
— Antifa violence escalates as movement goes mainstream – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/6/antifa-violence-escalates-movement-goes-mainstream/
— Trump Pride: Liberals scoff at president’s attempt to boost LGBTQ support – Valerie Richardson (DIERSEN: LGBTQ-promoters focus on destroying those who do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/6/trump-seeks-boost-lgbtq-support-amid-pushback-left/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Unusual ‘fellowship’ paid high-profile, repeat Democratic candidates between runs – Emily Larsen
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/unusual-fellowship-paid-high-profile-repeat-democratic-candidates-between-runs

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— The Unborkable Amy Coney Barrett – Editorial (DIERSEN: You are not a conservative unless you are both a fiscal conservative and a social conservative. To say that you are a fiscal conservative is to say that you are not a social conservative, that is, to say that you are not a conservative. I should write a book about fiscal conservatives who focus/focused on getting rid of conservatives like me. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://freebeacon.com/courts/the-unborkable-amy-coney-barrett/

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— THE FIGHT FOR FREE SPEECH – Walter E. Williams (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, that is, they want to abolish the First Amendment. I should write a book about them. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/the-fight-for-free-speech/

NEWSMAX
— Sen. Rick Scott: House Dems Want Taxpayers to Fund Abortions – Jeffrey Rodack
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/rick-scott-abortions-hyde-amendment/2020/10/06/id/990647/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— House Democrats Want to Force You to Pay for Abortion – RICK SCOTT
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/house-democrats-want-to-force-you-to-pay-for-abortion/
— What the Media Should Be Asking Kamala Harris – ALEXANDRA DESANCTIS (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/what-the-media-should-be-asking-kamala-harris/

THE HILL
— McConnell: Plan is to confirm Trump’s Supreme Court pick before election – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/519919-mcconnell-plan-is-to-confirm-trumps-supreme-court-pick-before-election
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Republican fears grow over rising Democratic tide.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/519901-republican-fears-grow-over-rising-democratic-tide
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater “Former GOP chair Michael Steele calls Trump ‘the superspreader’ in the White House.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/519920-former-rnc-chair-michael-steele-says-trump-is-the-super-spreader-in-the-white

POLITICO
— Fauci: There could be 300,000 to 400,000 Covid deaths unless precautions taken He added that a vaccine likely won’t be widely available until next summer or fall. – MATTHEW CHOI
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/06/fauci-covid-deaths-426977
— Susan Collins lets loose with her career on the line The centrist Maine Republican is in growing danger of being swept out on an anti-Trump tide. – BURGESS EVERETT (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republican candidates on November 3, 2020 ballots in Illinois who, to get elected/reelected, hint/imply/argue/shout that they are anti-Trump? I should write a book about the aforesaid.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/07/susan-collins-maine-campaign-426815
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s Chickens Come Home To Roost. So Do America’s. A man reaps what he sows, and his country suffers along with him.”
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/10/07/trump-chickens-roost-426983

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Biden Has Double-Digit National Lead In Three New Polls.”
http://cdn.cnn.com/cnn/2020/images/10/06/rel12b.-.2020.pdf
https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=5c55fb27-997d-4bec-aa2c-ceb365f9f0bf
https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/10/06/trump-support-craters-after-contracting-coronavirus-new-fpu-herald-poll-reveals/
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/06/2020-election-polls-biden-leads-trump-after-debate-coronavirus-diagnosis.html

CBS NEWS
— What is ballot harvesting, where is it allowed and should you hand your ballot to a stranger? – CAITLIN HUEY-BURNS, MUSADIQ BIDAR
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ballot-harvesting-collection-absentee-voting-explained-rules/
— Conservative judicial group assembles team of lawyers to bolster Barrett confirmation – MELISSA QUINN (DIERSEN: You are not a conservative unless you are both a fiscal conservative and a social conservative. To say that you are a fiscal conservative is to say that you are not a social conservative, that is, to say that you are not a conservative. I should write a book about fiscal conservatives who focus/focused on getting rid of conservatives like me. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-confirmation-article-iii-project-conservative-judicial-group/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Mike Pence Brought Conservatives Home. What If They Don’t Need Him Anymore? – Jeremy W. Peters (DIERSEN: You are not a conservative unless you are both a fiscal conservative and a social conservative. To say that you are a fiscal conservative is to say that you are not a social conservative, that is, to say that you are not a conservative. I should write a book about fiscal conservatives who focus/focused on getting rid of conservatives like me. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/07/us/politics/mike-pence-debate.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: They always had Mike Pence. Deeply religious, strait-laced and unfailingly loyal, the vice president was supposed to be an insurance policy for the social conservatives and evangelical Christians who found President Trump too crude, domineering and politically unreliable.​ . .“There are some qualities that Mike Pence has that I’ll continue to hope and pray that Donald Trump adopts — and the reverse is true as well,” said Tony Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council, a pro-Trump, social conservative group. “There are qualities that Donald Trump has that I hope and pray Mike Pence adopts. And that is that he picks up a little bit of the fight and courage that Donald Trump shows on a daily basis.” Mr. Pence now finds himself in a position that he likely never could have imagined four years ago. The steady, paint-inside-the-lines manner that social conservatives once found so reassuring in him might be devaluing his political stock today.)

JOURNAL REVIEW
— Barrett’s confirmation would be a Pence achievement – Brian Howey (DIERSEN: You are not a conservative unless you are both a fiscal conservative and a social conservative. To say that you are a fiscal conservative is to say that you are not a social conservative, that is, to say that you are not a conservative. I should write a book about fiscal conservatives who focus/focused on getting rid of conservatives like me. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.journalreview.com/stories/barretts-confirmation-would-be-a-pence-achievement,133071
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Judge Barrett becomes the third Supreme Court nomination by President Trump, following the successful confirmations of Associate Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. All three were on the Federalist Society list presented to Trump in the summer of 2016 as he worked to gain the trust of evangelicals and social conservatives.)

CALIFORNIA GLOBE
— Conservatives, Republican Candidates Report Censorship and Shadow Banning by Twitter, Facebook, Google – Katy Grimes (DIERSEN: I am a conservative. I should write a book about RINOs who focus on getting rid of conservatives. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://californiaglobe.com/section-2/conservatives-republican-candidates-report-censorship-and-shadow-banning-by-twitter-facebook-google/

FOX SACRAMENTO
— Long-time political consultants discuss Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death (DIERSEN: I have been a government/political consultant since 1998. I gained government/political-related consulting experience a) working for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-131,532/year, b) working for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year, c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, d) serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, e) serving as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2001-2004, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; f) becoming a licensed CPA in 1981, g) passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, h) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, i) becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, and Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, and j) earning a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970.)
https://fox40.com/news/political-connection/interview-long-time-political-consultants-discuss-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-death/

KTRH
— How reliable of a conservative will Amy Coney Barrett be? – Cliff Saunders (DIERSEN: You are not a conservative unless you are both a fiscal conservative and a social conservative. To say that you are a fiscal conservative is to say that you are not a social conservative, that is, to say that you are not a conservative. I should write a book about fiscal conservatives who focus/focused on getting rid of conservatives like me. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://ktrh.iheart.com/content/2020-10-06-how-reliable-of-a-conservative-will-amy-coney-barrett-be/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Can School be ‘Antiracist’? A New Superintendent in Evanston, Ill., Has a Plan After racial-justice protests across the country, schools examine curriculum, hiring and approach to teaching – Douglas Belkin and Lee Hawkins (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat teachers crank out “good little Democrats” who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Protestants, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-school-be-antiracist-a-new-superintendent-in-evanston-ill-has-a-plan-11601982001
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This summer, school superintendent Devon Horton told the residents of this city north of Chicago that for “oppressed minorities,” the coronavirus was only the latest chapter in their long history of persecution—the pandemic of “inequity and racism and classism” had been holding them down for a lot longer. In recognition of the impact of racism, Dr. Horton said, Evanston schools would give students from marginalized groups first priority for seats for in-person learning and all other students would be taught remotely. This is “about equity for Black and brown students, for special education students, for our LGBTQ students,” he said during a public meeting, held via Zoom.)
— House Panel Says Big Tech Wields Monopoly Power Democratic-led report concludes after 16-month probe that Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple stifle competition – Ryan Tracy (DIERSEN: What percent of those who run Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Protestants, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time – 98%, 99%, 100%?.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-panel-calls-for-congress-to-break-up-tech-giants-11602016985
— Labor Department Questions Microsoft and Wells Fargo Over Pledges to Hire More Black Employees Agency letters ask if diversity initiatives constitute discrimination; companies say they comply with employment law – Khadeeja Safdar and Ben Eisen (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire Republicans and to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsoft-says-u-s-government-questions-its-pledge-to-hire-more-black-employees-11602020480
— Wall Street’s Most Exclusive Club Is Getting Smaller. The Perks Are Getting Better. Partners are guaranteed salaries of about $1 million. – Liz Hoffman (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents a) who shout that the federal government grossly overpaid me but b) who have no problem with what the private sector pays its employees. In my defense, 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.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/wall-streets-most-exclusive-club-is-getting-smaller-the-perks-are-getting-better-11601987861
— Tight Senate Races Take New Turn After Trump’s Covid-19 Diagnosis Republicans fighting to hold onto Senate majority hope Supreme Court battle will rally conservative voters, shift focus from pandemic – Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tight-senate-races-take-new-turn-after-trumps-covid-diagnosis-11602004110

FORBES
— Pension Failures, Governance Failures – Illinois Once Again Is The Poster Child – Elizabeth Bauer
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ebauer/2020/10/05/pension-failures-governance-failuresillinois-once-again-is-the-poster-child/#643e8b0a6ec6

TEXAS SCORECARD
— Texas GOP Chair Allen West Blasts Anti-Trump Lincoln Project “The members of the Lincoln Project have duly made themselves my opposition, an adversary, and I am focused on defeating them along with the progressive socialist left, the Democrat Party, here in the Lone Star State.” – Brandon Waltens
https://texasscorecard.com/state/texas-gop-chair-allen-west-blasts-anti-trump-lincoln-project/

NPR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: You are not a conservative unless you are both a fiscal conservative and a social conservative. To say that you are a fiscal conservative is to say that you are not a social conservative, that is, to say that you are not a conservative. I should write a book about fiscal conservatives who focus/focused on getting rid of conservatives like me. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/05/918520692/facebook-keeps-data-secret-letting-conservative-bias-claims-persist

FED SMITH
— Are White Federal Employees Inherently Racist? – Ralph R. Smith (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government, at least in Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago. They use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire Republicans and to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/10/06/are-white-federal-employees-inherently-racist/

INSIDE EDUCATION
— Diversity Work, Interrupted Some institutions have begun to cancel diversity, equity and inclusion programs in response to a Trump order. Critics say the order is censorship. – Colleen Flaherty (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire Republicans and to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/10/07/colleges-cancel-diversity-programs-response-trump-order

IONOS
— What are paywalls and how do they work? (DIERSEN: With only the rarest of exceptions, I include links to website pages in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and on my www.gopillinois.com website only after I have visited the website page. GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and www.gopillinois.com drive lots of traffic to websites. You would think that because of that, websites would remove their paywalls for diersen@aol.com .)
https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/online-marketing/online-sales/paywall/

October 6 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Illinois counties with 10% mail-in ballots rejected in 2016 and 2018 US elections
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/these-illinois-counties-rejected-the-most-mail-in-ballots-in-2016-2018/6801340/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: By 2018, the state had five counties with a high rejection rate of 10% or more: Will County had a 68.8% mail-in ballot rejection after 170 of 247 ballots returned were rejected. Franklin County saw a 27.7% when 39 of its 141 were rejected. Kendall County had a 15% rejection rate when 367 of 2,445 were rejected. Scott County had 8 out of 60 mail-in ballots rejected, making its rate 13.3% Stephenson County saw a rise in its rejection rate in 2018 when 92 out 715 mail-in ballots were rejected. Its rate went from 11.6% to 12.9% in those two years)
— Rep. Lauren Underwood faces Republican challenger Jim Oberweis in congressional election – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/underwood-oberweis-duke-it-out-on-the-airwaves/6798651/

NBC5
— Infected Senator Vows ‘Moon Suit’ to Vote Trump’s Court Pick The rapid pursuit of Trump’s third Supreme Court nominee is as much about securing a conservative court for a generation to come as it is about giving Republicans what they see as their best chances at reelection – Lisa Mascaro
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-court-nomination-hangs-over-senate-shuttered-by-virus/2349386/

CBS2
— A Look At McHenry County’s System To Sort Mail-In Ballots – Tim McNicholas
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/06/a-look-at-mchenry-countys-system-to-sort-mail-in-ballots/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ENDORSEMENTS: For the Illinois House. Mazzochi, Breen, Curtis, Wheeler, Edly-Allen, McLaughlin, Morrison, Kegarise, Yost, Walsh
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-house-endorse-districts-47-62-20201006-h2l6pd4jwngivbpyhlskz7pkni-story.html
— Trump, back at the White House, compares COVID-19 to the flu: ‘We have learned to live with it’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-covid-19-updates-20201006-6zd5aqaflvee5piteicdef2qby-story.html
— Chicago has spent at least $222 million in overtime so far in 2020, already over budget for the year – GREGORY PRATT and ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-overtime-unrest-lightfoot-20201006-tjiqh37anjdf5lilbpodk7blva-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How the pandemic is disrupting the business of high-end college dorms – ALBY GALLUN (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents would a) stress that I stayed at University Plaza Apartments ( https://www.uplaza.com/ ) for three semesters while I attended NIU 1969-1970, b) stress that I stayed at Lincolnshire West Apartments ( https://www.lincolnshirewest-apts.com/ ) during the summer of 1970, c) paint the aforesaid apartments as being “high end,” d) stress that while I lived there, I drove a 1969 Dodge Charger SE, e) stress that I got student draft deferments 1966-1970, and f) stress that during the aforesaid years, my contemporaries were dying in Vietnam. In my defense, I paid for the aforesaid apartment rent and new car with money that I earned working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/how-pandemic-disrupting-business-high-end-college-dorms

SOUTHERN
— OUTSTANDING: John A. Logan College suspends campus diversity activities, citing Trump executive order – Molly Parker (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Diversity to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/education/john-a-logan-college-suspends-campus-diversity-activities-citing-trump-executive-order/article_f5b7c743-b789-5771-87f7-b3f5a232d1d5.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump, still infectious, back at the White House — without a mask.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/trump-says-he-will-leave-hospital-tweets-dont-be-afraid-of-covid
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump may not get a sympathy boost after COVID diagnosis.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-may-not-get-a-sympathy-boost-after-covid-diagnosis-experts-say

NPR ILLINOIS
— Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker: Tech platforms like Facebook “disproportionately suppress and censor conservative views online.” – BOBBY ALLYN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who censor me and censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who promote Facebook and have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/facebook-keeps-data-secret-letting-conservative-bias-claims-persist#stream/0

EVANSTON PATCH
— Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor Families Unite For Evanston March More than a hundred demonstrators rallied Saturday in Evanston, calling for unity, respect and justice for victims of police violence. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/evanston/jacob-blake-breonna-taylor-families-unite-evanston-march

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— BIDEN’s ILLINOIS – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/10/06/bidens-illinois-trumps-staged-return-cannabis-dispensary-lawsuit-490533
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Democrats are licking their chops at a blowout Nov. 3. Some folks even wonder if Joe Biden will break a record in Illinois for votes cast for a president. Maybe. President Donald Trump is expected to make a strong showing downstate. According to the latest FiveThirtyEight data, Biden is up 17 points up in Illinois — 55.6 percent, to Trump’s 38.6 percent. If that holds, it still wouldn’t beat the margin in the 2008 presidential election, when Barack Obama won 61.9 percent of the Illinois vote against John McCain. In 2012, Obama took 57.6 percent of the vote to Mitt Romney’s 40.7. And neither Obama, nor Hillary Clinton, who also counts Illinois as home, could beat the record set by Warren G. Harding in 1920. He captured 67.8 percent of the vote in Illinois. Clinton, btw, won Illinois with 55.2 percent of the vote four years ago. “Biden should triumph here and they’ll probably call the election immediately after polls close in Illinois,” Christopher Mooney, professor of state politics at University of Illinois at Chicago, told Playbook. “That’s under normal circumstances. Given there are more mail-in ballots this year, that may not be the case.” The bigger race to watch, adds Mooney, is the graduated income tax ballot measure. Both sides say their polling shows they have an edge, which suggests it’s going to be close. And that means it may not be decided on election night. Voters in Illinois aren’t used to waiting for results, Mooney said. But given how gummed up Washington is over stimulus aid for states, Illinoisans have plenty at stake.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan again under fire as Chicago Teachers Union accused of pushing Madigan patronage (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage. No employer was ever asked to hire me. GAO hired me in 1980 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because GAO could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because IRS could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because the Post Office could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/05/madigan-again-under-fire-as-ctu-accused-of-pushing-mjm-patronage/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Schumer, Democrats point to virus outbreak in bid to delay Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/4/chuck-schumer-calls-for-delay-on-amy-coney-barrett/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Stripping Jews of their Self-Defense is What the U Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Divestment Vote is About – Richard Cravatts
https://www.academia.org/stripping-jews-of-their-self-defense-is-what-the-u-illinois-at-urbana-champaign-divestment-vote-is-about/

BREITBART
— Facebook Censors Mark Levin After ‘Third Party Fact Check’ – ALLUM BOKHARI (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who censor me and censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who promote Facebook and have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/10/05/facebook-censors-mark-levin-after-third-party-fact-check/

BLAZE
— Mark Levin accuses Facebook of censoring him in order to influence the election The social media giant throttled the reach of his media page – Carlos Garcia (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who censor me and censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who promote Facebook and have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mark-levin-facebook-censorship-election

CNS NEWS
— Facebook Flags Conservative Scholar Mark Levin, Claims ‘Repeated Distribution of False News’ – Lucy Collins (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is false except the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/lucy-collins/facebook-flags-conservative-scholar-mark-levin-claims-repeated

DAILY WIRE
— ‘Defunding The Police’ Is Absurd. Here Are 7 Police Reforms That Could Actually Have A Positive Impact – Sharif Khan
https://editorial.dailywire.com/news/defunding-the-police-is-absurd-here-are-7-police-reforms-that-could-actually-have-a-positive-impact/

PJ MEDIA
— Biden Threatens Religious Freedom, Suggests Christians With Certain Traditional Views Are ‘Dregs of Society’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/election/tyler-o-neil/2020/10/05/joe-bidens-insidious-threat-to-traditional-christianity-n999097

CAMPUS REFORM
— Professor: ‘As a White American, I am by definition racist’ – Ophelie Jacobson (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs succeed in forcing you to confess to being a) a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, and racist if you are White, b) a sexist if you are male, and c) a bigot if you are heterosexual?)
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15840
— Illinois Central College investigates its history professor Troy Daugherty who encouraged students to write about ‘pathological liar,’ ‘sexual predator’ Donald Trump – Haley Worth
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15859

THE HILL
— Trump health official meets with doctors pushing herd immunity – JESSIE HELLMANN (DIERSEN: One should expect that ever-increasingly, organizations will use COVID-19 a) to not invite their members who are older, who are overweight, and/or who have health problems to attend their events in person, if not bar them from attending in person, and b) to get rid of their members who are older, who are overweight, and/or who have health problems.)
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/519727-trump-health-official-meets-with-doctors-pushing-herd-immunity
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump risks new backlash with COVID bravado.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/519730-the-memo-trump-risks-new-backlash-with-covid-bravado
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Biden’s wide lead in post-debate polls leaves Republicans panicking.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/519694-bidens-wide-lead-in-post-debate-polls-leaves-republicans-panicking

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump mounts bizarre and misleading White House return despite warnings.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/06/politics/donald-trump-coronavirus-white-house-biden/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Biden expands lead over Trump after contentious debate and President’s Covid diagnosis.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/06/politics/cnn-poll-biden-trump-2020-election/index.html

CNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump is trying to project ‘invincibility’ after coming down with coronavirus.”
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/06/trump-tries-to-project-invincibility-but-its-irresponsible-says-critic.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— As Virus Invades West Wing, White House Reporters Face Heightened Risks At least three correspondents have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with the press secretary and two of her deputies. – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/05/business/media/white-house-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans spread COVID-19, and especially Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-coronavrius-republicans-election/2020/10/05/fdc570ea-071a-11eb-a166-dc429b380d10_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— An Illinois Tax Crossroads A new progressive income tax would speed the state’s economic decline. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-illinois-tax-crossroads-11601939583
— IRS Investigating NRA’s Wayne LaPierre for Possible Tax Fraud New York attorney general previously sued gun-rights organization over alleged expense abuses – Mark Maremont and Aruna Viswanatha
https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-investigating-nras-wayne-lapierre-for-possible-tax-fraud-11601923467

24/7 WALL STREET
— Illinois Population and Demographics – Evan Comen, Samuel Stebbins
https://247wallst.com/state/illinois-population-and-demographics/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Census respondents are also asked to report ancestry. Some of the most commonly reported ancestries in Illinois include German (2,283,588), Irish (1,442,684), Polish (875,652), Italian (750,070), and English (699,767). Measured by location quotient — comparing the state share to the national share — some of the most highly concentrated ancestries in Illinois are Bulgarian, Assyrian/Chaldean/Syriac, and Palestinian.)

FORTUNE
— The activist employee hasn’t gone away – GEOFF COLVIN (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government saw me as being an activist employee because I refused to help them get rid of their employees because they were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://fortune.com/2020/09/21/activist-employees-covid-19-2020-election-racial-justice-corporate-america/
— It’s October, COVID-19 is sweeping through Congress, and there is still no formal testing protocol in place – NICOLE GOODKIND (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations get rid of their employees and members who are older, who are overweight, or who have health problems unless they are frequently (monthly, weekly, daily?) tested for COVID-19?)
https://fortune.com/2020/10/05/covid-testing-congress-coronavirus-test-house-senate-outbreak-dc-trump-positive-senators/

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans spread COVID-19, and especially Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattperez/2020/10/05/health-experts-politicians-rebuke-trump-for-tweeting-dont-be-afraid-of-covid/#1eda29a17dd7

YALE NEWS
— Democratic Party canvassing launched on Saturday – LUKAS NEL
https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2020/10/06/democratic-party-canvassing-launched-on-saturday/

EDUCATION NEXT
— Why So Many People Are Disappointed With Their Educations – Bruno V. Manno (DIERSEN: If I had not earned a bachelor’s degree in management in 1970, a) Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, b) Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, and c) IRS would not have hired me in 1971. If I had not been taking graduate business courses during 1972, 1973, and 1974, IRS might not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. If I a) had not earned an MBA in 1976, b) had not been taking graduate accounting courses during 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980, and c) had not passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, GAO would not have hired me in 1980. If I a) had not earned a master’s degree in accounting in 1980, b) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and c) became a licensed CPA in 1981, GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. If I a) had not become a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997 and b) earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading in 1997, GAO would have succeeded in forcing me to take its early retirement offer earlier than it did.)
https://www.educationnext.org/why-so-many-people-disappointed-with-educations-how-to-start-fixing-it/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting young people to serve as their operatives or dupes.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/05/george-floyd-protests-young-people-voting
— Leader of non-profit Alliance Defending Freedom labeled ‘hate group’ attended White House Amy Coney Barrett event – Emily Holden (DIERSEN: Are you a member of a group? Sooner or later, if not already, SPLC will label your group a “hate group” if it does not promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/05/michael-farris-amy-coney-barrett-adf
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Donald Trump appears short of breath during maskless photo op at White House.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2020/oct/06/footage-suggests-trump-was-short-of-breath-during-maskless-photo-op-at-white-house-video
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Contagious Trump removes mask for photos upon return from hospital. President poses near his staff and downplays threat of Covid-19 after three days at military medical center.” (DIERSEN: What pejorative adjectives do your critics/opponents want to use to describe you? Mine want to use: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (72), heterosexual, married, childless, pet-less, non-poor, gun owner, baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, 100% German American, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, Crete resident 1948-1972, retired federal employee, etc.)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/05/donald-trump-walter-reed-hospital-covid-19
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Donald Trump rebuked for removing mask after leaving hospital.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2020/oct/06/donald-trump-coronavirus-covid-19-masks-joe-biden-election-white-house-live-updates

October 5 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump returns to the White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Trump says he’s leaving hospital for White House, feels good after 3 days of treatment for COVID-19 – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-hes-leaving-hospital-for-white-house-feels-good/6788381/
— How President Trump’s COVID-19 treatment is far different from what most American patients get – CNN (DIERSEN: Trump and I are members of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program SEE: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/4440 If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would shout that as a federal retiree, the federal government pays 72% of my and my wife’s health, dental, and vision insurance.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/how-trumps-covid-19-treatment-is-far-different-from-what-most-american-patients-get/6762432/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 1,853 new coronavirus cases, 14 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-1853-new-coronavirus-cases-14-deaths/6791367/

NBC5
— Senate Sets Date for Trump Nomination Hearing as Virus Threat Remains The rapid pursuit of Trump’s third Supreme Court nominee is as much about securing a conservative court for a generation to come as it is about giving Republicans what they see as their best chances at reelection. – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-court-nomination-hangs-over-senate-shuttered-by-virus/2349386/
— Trump to Leave Hospital, Treatment and Recovery to Continue at the White House: Doctor The scale of the outbreak within the White House itself was still being uncovered as press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced she tested positive – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-seeking-to-project-strength-aims-for-monday-release-from-hospital/2349297/
— Illinois Coronavirus Cases Steadily Rising as Neighboring States Set COVID-19 Records In Indiana and Wisconsin, average daily coronavirus rates are far higher than they ever were when the pandemic first hit its peak in early May
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-cases-steadily-rising-as-neighboring-states-set-covid-19-records/2349419/
— Pence Takes Lead Role in Campaign With Trump Travel Stopped Pence will take a leading role in campaigning around the country in the final stretch before the Nov. 3 election, aiming to keep the president’s supporters energized – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trumps-defender-pences-campaign-role-grows-at-key-moment/2349216/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Recreational Marijuana Sales Break Another Record In September – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/05/illinois-recreational-marijuana-sales-break-another-record-in-september/

WGN TV
— Political fundraiser in Park Ridge draws backlash after pictures show lack of masks – Dana Rebik
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/political-fundraiser-in-park-ridge-draws-backlash-after-pictures-show-lack-of-masks/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The group sent the following statement Monday. “The Republican Women of Park Ridge is extremely proud of the successful, informative, and safe breakfast held this past weekend at the Park Ridge Country Club. The breakfast was conducted in compliance with the strict rules imposed by our host, which did a very good job of adhering to the guidelines issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health. All tables and chairs were spaced appropriately throughout the rooms that were used. Additionally, the Republican Women of Park Ridge took active steps to ensure the safety of its attendees including providing free masks and hand sanitizers to attendees upon arrival and requiring that all attendees wear masks and social distance. All attendees removed their masks to eat. After sitting down and starting to eat, attendees were asked to stand to recite the pledge of allegiance, and some did not put on their masks as they recited the pledge. Some individuals removed their masks momentarily after the event when taking a photo. The very limited times when attendees were not wearing masks were warranted and reasonable. Unfortunately, there are people in our community who do not genuinely care about the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 but take an opportunity such as this to harass our organization. We are not surprised by this and will continue to promote our message of freedom, family values, and patriotism to ensure a healthy, equitable, prosperous and free America.” Illinois Republican National Committeeman Richard Porter said he spoke at the breakfast and sent the following statement. “I attended and spoke at the Republican Women of Park Ridge event. Every person I saw wore a mask when entering until they sat down to eat, at which point people removed their masks. I wore a mask the entire time, other than when sitting to eat, during the pledge and when I spoke — from a podium that was well more than 6 feet away from others. That a Democrat mayor threatens the establishment that hosted this nice little lunch, and that some in the news media are spun up about a lunch these women worked hard to make compliant, tells you much about the mayor’s and the media’s character and partisanship.”)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump leaves hospital, returns to White House Trump is expected to continue his recovery at the White House, where the reach of the outbreak that has infected the highest levels of the U.S. government is still being uncovered. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/5/21502442/donald-trump-monday-release-hospital-coronavirus
— Illinois Policy Institute files suit over promotion of graduated income tax, calling it ‘dangerous to retirees’ In the suit, the institute says a pamphlet released by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White contains “misleading statements,” specifically around the proposed amendment not taxing retirement income. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/5/21502542/illinois-policy-institute-lawsuit-graduated-income-tax-fair-tax-retirement-income
— ENDORSEMENT: Mark Batinick for Illinois House in 97th District We like that Batinick wants to act as a check on state spending, yet he’s not a slash-and-burn type who’d face an uphill battle against Democrats next session.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/5/21499214/endorsement-mark-batinick-illinois-house-97th-district-2020-elections

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP-aligned group files lawsuit challenging ballot language on Pritzker’s graduated-rate income tax amendment – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-graduated-income-tax-lawsuit-20201005-ud6pf26d5rav5lifs24lf5b6bu-story.html
— Trump leaves hospital after 3-night stay for COVID-19 treatment, but physician says he may not be ‘out of the woods yet’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-covid-updates-walter-reed-20201005-w23osdbjtnfaxb4x376c5kthpi-story.html
— Over some Democrats’ objections, Cook County Board approves a property tax break for south suburban gun club – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-eagle-gun-club-cook-county-board-property-tax-incentive-20201005-xamo2mnbmbbfjcj7osh6v23tqi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump and his supporters.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-trump-covid-rose-garden-20201005-a27zv2hsofhjdcpxfpgupedkhu-story.html
— What do you need to retire comfortably? – Elliot Raphaelson (DIERSEN: The cost of living in Wheaton is very high. My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $54,168/year. It would be much higher a) if my Democrat GAO superiors had not forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, had not given me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, had not always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, had promoted me beyond GS-13, had not gotten rid of my mentor in 1987, had not kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and had not forced me to take a $20,157 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980; if my Democrat IRS superiors had promoted me beyond GS-12, had not disallowed my education deductions in 1978, had not gotten rid of my mentor in 1975, and had not disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974; and c) if my Democrat Post Office superiors had not forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://tribunecontentagency.com/article/the-savings-game-what-do-you-need-to-retire-comfortably/
— CDC now says coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air in updated guidance – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-cdc-airborne-transmission-covid-20201005-p7yigcyj2bfk7knsqbqwdgslz4-story.html
— Nearly one-third of COVID patients in Chicago-area study had an altered mental state — ranging from confusion to coma-like unresponsiveness – PAM BELLUCK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-chicago-covid-study-mental-symptoms-20201005-hxwwj2bnkzhnnozkx3skq46hye-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Casten, Ives trade barbs over protests following George Floyd’s death – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201005/casten-ives-trade-barbs-over-protests-following-george-floyds-death
— Added complexities brought changes in how we prepare endorsements – Jim Slusher
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201005/added-complexities-brought-changes-in-how-we-prepare-endorsements
— WHO: 10% of world’s people may have been infected with virus – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans spread the virus, and especially Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, German American, Italian American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201005/news/310059967/
— Residents report flags, political signs damaged or stolen in Palatine – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201005/residents-report-flags-political-signs-damaged-or-stolen-in-palatine
— State gambling revenues plummet during pandemic – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20201005/state-gambling-revenues-plummet-during-pandemic
— Kane County Board candidates differ on recreational marijuana sales – Kevin Schmidt and Rick West (DIERSEN: To push pot on an individual, municipality, county, state, or county is to destroy that individual, municipality, county, state, or county.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201005/kane-county-board-candidates-differ-on-recreational-marijuana-sales

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Ives, Casten spar over COVID, taxes, Obamacare The opponents in a suburban congressional race squared off in a virtual debate this weekend that also included Libertarian Party candidate William Redpath. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/ives-casten-spar-over-covid-taxes-obamacare
— Illinois Policy Institute sues over Pritzker’s graduated tax Filed just 29 days before the election, a suit from the libertarian-leaning think tank says the ballot language is misleading and demands that the secretary of state send “corrective notices” to voters. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-policy-institute-sues-over-pritzkers-graduated-tax
— Madigan under fire from a new direction The board president of the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund says trustees were asked to hire former staffers of the Illinois House speaker as Springfield lobbyists. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: No employer was ever asked to hire me. GAO hired me in 1980 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/madigan-under-fire-new-direction
— That Metra-Union Pacific feud is strong as ever Union Pacific this morning resumed collecting fares on the three lines it operates for Metra—sort of. What’s next for the warring railroads? – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/metra-union-pacific-feud-strong-ever
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled abortion-pushing abortion pusher pushes abortion and hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/amy-coney-barrett-and-republican-abortion-scam

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Endorsement: McHenry County Board Chairman: Jack Franks
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/09/29/endorsement-mchenry-county-board-chairman-jack-franks/a29pvd5/

DEKALB DAILY JOURNAL
— Endorsement: DeKalb County state’s attorney: Rick Amato
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/10/03/endorsement-dekalb-county-states-attorney-rick-amato/a87w9gi/

CHICAGO PATCH
— Scientist: No Shame In Talking About Obese Folks’ COVID-19 Risk KONKOL COLUMN: Author of new study says there’s no such thing as fat-shaming amid the coronavirus crisis. Obesity makes COVID-19 dangerous. – Mark Konkol (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations use COVID-19 get rid of their employees and members who are older, overweight, and/or have health problems?)
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/scientist-no-shame-talking-obese-govs-covid-19-risk

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— VIDEO: Tim Barton: Truth, Statues and Imperfect People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAVbuHj6lio&feature=youtu.be

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DI LEO: A PRESIDENT, A DIAGNOSIS, AND WELCOME CLARITY AT ELECTION TIME
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/a-president-a-diagnosis-and-welcome-clarity-at-election-time.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,853 new cases, 14 additional deaths, 1,631 in hospitals, 3.4 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/05/1853-new-cases-14-additional-deaths-1631-in-hospitals-34-percent-positivity-rate/
— State contact tracing identifies restaurants/bars as top single COVID-19 suspected source, followed by non-office workplaces
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/05/state-contact-tracing-identifies-restaurantsbars-as-top-single-covid-19-suspected-source-followed-by-non-office-workplaces/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘He’s back’: White House doctor says Trump not ‘out of the woods yet’ but approves of departure from Walter Reed – Mike Brest
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hes-back-white-house-doctor-says-trump-not-out-of-the-woods-yet-but-approves-of-departure-from-walter-reed

BLAZE
— Leftists, media lose it after Trump exits Walter Reed, even suggest criminally charging Trump ‘…indict Trump for reckless endangerment, assault’ – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/leftists-media-lose-it-after-trump-exits-walter-reed-even-suggest-criminally-charging-trump
— President Trump tweets he is leaving Walter Reed hospital tonight, feeling better than he did ’20 years ago’ ‘Feeling really good!’ – Phil Shiver
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-leaving-walter-reed-hospital

DAILY CALLER
— White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Tests Positive For Coronavirus – CHRISTIAN DATOC
https://dailycaller.com/2020/10/05/kayleigh-mcenany-tests-positive-coronavirus/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Democrats May Soon Get the Electoral College Edge – Bill Scher
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/10/05/democrats_may_soon_get_the_electoral_college_edge_144366.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump Leaves Hospital, Returns to the White House, Urges Americans Not to Let COVID ‘Dominate’ Their Lives – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-announces-he-will-leave-hospital-monday-evening-urges-americans-not-to-let-covid-dominate-their-lives/
— Vote by Mail: The Unintended Consequences – TREY TRAINOR
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/vote-by-mail-the-unintended-consequences/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump’s doctor Sean P. Conley.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/04/us/politics/trump-doctor-conley.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn old sick men.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/04/business/media/trump-coronavirus-coverage.html
— The American Dream Is Tax Reform’s Biggest Obstacle The federal tax code aligns the interests of the middle class with the ultrawealthy. But the alliance may be breaking up. – Christopher Faricy
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/04/opinion/the-american-dream-is-tax-reforms-biggest-obstacle.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that GOD hates individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, German American, Italian American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/pope-franciss-new-encyclical-is-a-papal-warning-about-a-world-going-backward/2020/10/04/c3f89b24-026c-11eb-b92e-029676f9ebec_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say: Trump’s health on voters’ minds as they cast early ballots: ‘God is telling Trump that anyone can get this’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-health-on-voters-minds-as-they-cast-early-ballots-god-is-telling-trump-that-anyone-can-get-this/2020/10/05/51771a16-074a-11eb-859b-f9c27abe638d_story.html

USA TODAY
— Pence’s lack of isolation raises questions of risk – Ginger Rough (DIERSEN: Democrats want all Republican candidate to be isolated.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/04/mike-pence-vice-president-not-in-quarantine-campaiging/3615907001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Super spreader events” and asks “How do they cause COVID-19 outbreaks and is the White House now a hot spot?”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/05/coronavirus-super-spreader-events-what-we-know-them/3617277001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Lessons the American people can learn from President Trump’s illness.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/03/president-donald-trump-covid-19/3615029001/
— Amy Coney Barrett could influence workers’ rights, other economic issues if she joins Supreme Court – Charisse Jones (DIERSEN: I was a worker 1962-1997. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who look down on past, present, and future workers.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/10/05/amy-coney-barrett-scotus-could-affect-workplace-protections/5879057002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Truth About Critical Race Theory Trump is right. Training sessions for government employees amounted to political indoctrination. – Christopher F. Rufo
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-truth-about-critical-race-theory-11601841968
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “The Trump Coronavirus Spread. It might have been avoided if White House officials had worn masks and relied on more-sensitive tests.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-trump-coronavirus-spread-11601842065
— What to Do if Your Student Loans Make It Hard to Get a Mortgage Don’t despair. There are steps to take that could help you qualify for a loan. – Cheryl Winokur Munk (DIERSEN: I got my first car loan when I was 23 in 1971 and my first mortgage when I was 24. What helped you get your first car loan? For me, it included my having paid cash for new cars in 1966, 1967, and 1968 and my having worked for IRS the previous 4 months, my having worked for Firestone Stores part-time for the previous 8 months, my having worked for Firestone Stores full-time for the 6 months before that, my taking graduate businesses courses at Loyola the previous 10 months, my having earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU 4 months earlier, and my no longer being subject to the draft. What helped you get your first mortgage? For me, it mainly was the aforesaid plus my having worked for IRS full-time for an additional 11 months, my having worked for Firestone Stores part-time for an additional 11 months, and my having taken graduate business courses for an additional 11 months.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-to-do-if-your-student-loans-makes-it-hard-to-get-a-mortgage-11601631001
— How to Prepare Your Financial Information for When You Die – Glenn Ruffenach
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-prepare-your-financial-information-for-when-you-die-11601697960

ILLINOIS CPA SOCIETY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs promote bias, if not hatred, against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.icpas.org/information/copy-desk/insight/article/fall-2020/uncovering-unconscious-bias-in-business

INC.
— How to Get Your Next Promotion – JIM SCHLECKSER (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government, at least in Chicago. If you are Republican, White, and/or non-veteran, to get promoted beyond GS-12 at IRS and beyond GS-13 at GAO, you have to help your superiors a) hire, retain, and promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they did not promote to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.inc.com/jim-schleckser/how-to-get-your-next-promotion.html

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater promotes hatred against Wisconsin Republicans.
https://newrepublic.com/article/159524/wisconsin-became-bastion-white-supremacy

October 1 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Early voting begins Thursday in Chicago at Loop Super Site – Sarah Schulte and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/early-voting-super-site-opens-thursday-in-loop-/6688854/
— Presidential debate 2020: McHenry County voters disappointed by Trump, Biden ‘screaming match’ – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mchenry-co-voters-disappointed-by-1st-debate-screaming-match/6680012/
— Coronavirus Wisconsin: Trump plans WI rallies as state reports 2,319 new COVID-19 cases; 27 additional deaths Wisconsin set a record Wednesday for number of COVID-19 deaths – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-plans-wi-rallies-this-weekend;-state-sets-covid-19-death-toll-record/6690353/

CBS2
— Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison Tests Positive For COVID-19
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/30/cook-county-commissioner-kevin-morrison-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
— ADL Says Proud Boys, Far-Right Group Mentioned By President Trump In Debate, Have Presence In And Around Illinois – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/30/proud-boys-trump-adl-illinois/
— State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Says She Won’t Debate Opponent Pat O’Brien Because He Will Engage In ‘Trump-Like Name-Calling’ (DIERSEN: The more demographics that you share with Trump, the more that Democrats and RINOs demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you. What demographics do you share with Trump? Trump and I are both White, male, older, heterosexual, married, overweight, non-poor, Protestant, German American, conservative, patriotic, Republican, gun owners, draft avoiders, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time. While Trump has been is a federal employee for almost 4 years, I was a federal employee for almost 30 years, and I have been a federal retiree for 23 years.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/30/states-attorney-kim-foxx-says-she-wont-debate-opponent-pat-obrien-because-he-will-engage-in-trump-like-name-calling/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— NASCAR pulls out of Joliet’s Chicagoland Speedway – Elizabeth Matthews
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/nascar-pulls-out-of-joliets-chicagoland-speedway

WGN TV
— CTU says CPS not prepared for reopening as more positive COVID-19 cases reported – Shannon Halligan
https://wgntv.com/news/ctu-says-cps-not-prepared-for-reopening-as-2-more-positive-covid-19-cases-reported/

WTTW
— Cook County Circuit Court Judge Candidates Ranked by 3 Bar Associations – Kristen Thometz
https://news.wttw.com/2020/09/30/cook-county-circuit-court-judge-candidates-ranked-3-bar-associations

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former Chicago schools chief Paul Vallas protests with Arlington Heights families, calling for in-school instruction: ‘Our young people are hostages’ – KARIE ANGELL LU
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/ct-ahp-school-districts-rally-onsite-instruction-tl-1001-20200929-zzknmcysyzc2hp35mwmn7gfxza-story.html
— Summer protests fuel ‘critical hiring’ of veteran attorney as Illinois Supreme Court’s first diversity officer – ROSEMARY SOBOL (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-diversity-officer-supreme-court-20200930-gdr2ydfd3bdbbccwf6ydatkdji-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-trump-biden-debate-kass-20201001-osnvylujkzbklpfode7ozvm6mi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ex-pot regulator, now on Cook County Bd., offered paid help to weed shop hopefuls Bridget Degnen was among multiple ex-state employees who have sought to cash in as officials award the next round of highly lucrative pot shop licenses. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/10/1/21492469/bridget-degnen-marijuana-illinois-department-financial-regulation-cook-county-board-dispensary

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: As suburban mail-in ballots trickle in, election officials say safeguards prevent voting twice – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200930/as-suburban-mail-in-ballots-trickle-in-election-officials-say-safeguards-prevent-voting-twice
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Correcting Trump, election officials detail strict regulations on poll watching – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200930/correcting-trump-election-officials-detail-strict-regulations-on-poll-watching

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— American Air moves ahead with 19,000 layoffs as D.C. weighs aid “I am extremely sorry we have reached this outcome,” the CEO said in a letter to employees. “It is not what you all deserve.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/american-air-moves-ahead-19000-layoffs-dc-weighs-aid
— Allstate cutting 3,800 jobs The Northbrook-based insurance giant is eliminating 8 percent of its workforce in a move that CEO Tom Wilson said is necessary to become more price-competitive. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/insurance/allstate-cutting-3800-jobs
— How deep has COVID cut retail sales? Here’s the grim tally. Clothing shops and bars and restaurants suffered big drops in the first half. Even so, a few bright spots remained. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/how-deep-has-covid-cut-retail-sales-heres-grim-tally

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Endorsement: Illinois State Rep. District 90: Tom Demmer
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/09/27/endorsement-illinois-state-rep-district-90-tom-demmer/aijv23f/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Economy plunges 31.4% in spring but big rebound expected – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/economy-plunges-314-in-spring-but-big-rebound-expected

NPR ILLINOIS
— What Barrett Would Recuse Herself From: Takeaways From Senate Questionnaire – NINA TOTENBERG & KRISHNADEV CALAMUR
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/what-barrett-would-recuse-herself-takeaways-senate-questionnaire#stream/0
— Springfield Police Reforms Get Support From City Council, Skepticism From Police – MARY HANSEN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/springfield-police-reforms-get-support-city-council-skepticism-police#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump’s Calls For Poll Watchers Raises Fears About Voter Intimidation.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trumps-calls-poll-watchers-raises-fears-about-voter-intimidation#stream/0

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Majority of Sangamon County races will automatically go to Republican candidate – Jakob Emerson
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/majority-of-sangamon-county-races-will-automatically-go-to-republican-candidate
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When you fill out your ballot this election season, you may notice many of the local races in Sangamon County are uncontested. Out of the 20 county races this year, 11 will automatically go to the Republican candidate because no Democratic candidate filed. In comparison, two uncontested races will automatically go to the Democratic candidate due to no Republican candidates filing. Kent Redfield is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois Springfield. He says the lack of Democrats running in Sangamon County is partly due to the state party’s focus and support moving north to Cook County and Chicago. “To recruit candidates, you need organization, you need a certain amount of money,” Redfield said. “The Sangamon County Democrats are down, and it’s very hard to build back up.” Redfield also said Sangamon County was a competitive race in the past, but voting patterns outside the City of Springfield have trended more conservative for decades. In total, five county positions and 15 county board positions are on the ballot for residents in 2020.)

WSIL TV
— IL Chamber of Commerce urges vote against Kilbride’s retention, financial battle brewing – Mike Miletich
https://wsiltv.com/2020/09/30/il-chamber-of-commerce-urges-vote-against-kilbrides-retention-financial-battle-brewing/

ELMHURST PATCH
— On-The-Go Elmhurst Politician Drives While Doing Job County board member Pete DiCianni is seen on Zoom sessions while driving his car. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/go-elmhurst-politician-drives-while-doing-job

ELGIN PATCH
— FBI 2019 Crime Report: See Trends In Illinois  Illinois’ violent crime rate is still higher than the national average. – Shannon Antinori
https://patch.com/illinois/elgin/s/h9d8y/fbi-2019-crime-report-see-trends-in-illinois

WHEATON PATCH
— Woman, 3 Juveniles Charged With Aggravated Robbery In Wheaton Police say the juveniles stole cannabis wax while armed with an airsoft pistol. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/woman-3-juveniles-charged-aggravated-robbery-wheaton

LOYOLA PHOENIX
— Fakebook: Why Social Media Companies Need to Curb the Spread of Misinformation – Patrick Monnin (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. My critics/opponents do everything that they can a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) to stop everyone from reading those emails. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
http://loyolaphoenix.com/2020/09/fakebook-why-social-media-companies-need-to-curb-the-spread-of-misinformation/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— CPS teachers: four hour days are ‘inhumane’
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/555709913-cps-teachers-four-hour-days-are-inhumane

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois Chamber of Commerce opposes Kilbride – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-chamber-of-commerce-opposes-kilbride/article_949ea7bc-034b-11eb-8cc9-13801b887218.html
— Governor can shut down any part of state by ‘adjusting’ positivity rate, says state senator – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/governor-can-shut-down-any-part-of-state-by-adjusting-positivity-rate-says-state-senator/article_9262c33c-034d-11eb-bdbd-938dc56d2f62.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Mejia-Beal, Socialists poised to take over DuPage state house delegation
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/555767397-mejia-beal-socialists-poised-to-take-over-dupage-state-house-delegation

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Attorney for Kyle Rittenhouse demands Biden retract white supremacist ad featuring client – Madison Dibbl (DIERSEN: To be called a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, and/or bigot today like being called a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Needless-to-say, if someone calls you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, or bigot, you should immediately sue that person.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/attorney-for-kyle-rittenhouse-demands-biden-retract-white-supremacist-ad-featuring-client

GOPUSA
— Chicago: Crisis Response Team – Without Cops – Would Be Sent To Mental Health Emergencies Under Proposal
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95670

BREITBART
— Feds Plan ICE Raids on Criminal Illegal Aliens in Sanctuary Cities – John Binder (DIERSEN: Democrats see criminal illegal aliens as being soldiers in their army to defeat America.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/30/report-ice-plans-raids-in-sanctuary-cities/
— Pelosi: Don’t Be ‘Intimidated’ by People Who Look Like ICE Agents, Law Enforcement at the Polls – JEFF POOR
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/09/30/pelosi-dont-be-intimidated-by-people-who-look-like-ice-agents-law-enforcement-at-the-polls/

BLAZE
— Civil War: The Left’s Election-Night War Game The real movement begins in about one month
https://www.theblaze.com/glenn-beck-special/the-lefts-election-night-war-game

DAILY CALLER
— Here Are All The States That Have Extended Their Mail-In Ballot Receipt Deadline – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/30/mail-in-voting-absentee-ballot-deadline-extension-donald-trump-joe-biden/

FEDERALIST
— Dear Chris Wallace: We Were In Kenosha, And No, White Supremacists And Militias Didn’t Cause Violence Chris Wallace and Democrats can keep pretending the right is to blame for the violence. But we were in Kenosha, talking to people on the ground. Voters know who the peaceful protesters are and who the rioters are. – Evita Duffy and Kylee Zempel
https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/01/dear-chris-wallace-we-were-in-kenosha-and-no-white-supremacists-and-militias-didnt-cause-violence/

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Biden’s Biggest Debate Mistake Comes to Light as Rittenhouse’s Legal Team Issues Demand – Jared Harris (DIERSEN: To be called a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, and/or bigot today like being called a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Needless-to-say, if someone calls you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, or bigot, you should immediately sue that person.)
https://www.westernjournal.com/bidens-biggest-debate-mistake-comes-light-rittenhouses-legal-team-issues-demand/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Debate Transcript Shows Trump Did Not “Refuse to Denounce” White Supremacists, Contrary to Media Narrative – Mary Chastain
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/09/debate-transcript-shows-trump-did-not-refuse-to-denounce-white-supremacists-contrary-to-media-narrative/

NOQ REPORT
— Media claims President Trump won’t denounce white supremacists. Let’s go to the tape… That one didn’t take long to debunk. – CQ Livingston
https://noqreport.com/2020/09/30/media-claims-president-trump-wont-denounce-white-supremacists-lets-go-to-the-tape/

CAMPUS REFORM
— ISU coach abruptly resigns, but not without reminding everyone that ‘all lives matter’ – Kyle Reynolds
https://campusreform.org/?id=15803

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters raise the specter of election violence.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/519004-presidential-debate-raises-the-specter-of-election-violence
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/518992-trump-says-proud-boys-should-stand-down-after-backlash-to-debate
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519022-trump-upends-own-messaging-with-black-voters
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “GOP lawmakers gloomy, back on defense after debate fiasco.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/519066-gop-lawmakers-gloomy-back-on-defense-after-debate-fiasco

POLITICO
— At White House’s urging, Republicans launch anti-tech blitz ahead of election Trump has allies in the Senate dialing up their offensive against Silicon Valley’s liability protections – CRISTIANO LIMA and JOHN HENDEL (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google, Facebook, etc. to censure www.gopillinois.com and to censure GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/01/republicans-launch-anti-tech-blitz-424254
— Americans Increasingly Believe Violence is Justified if the Other Side Wins Our research detected an uptick in recent months in the share of Americans willing to condone political unrest. – LARRY DIAMOND, LEE DRUTMAN, TOD LINDBERG, NATHAN P. KALMOE and LILLIANA MASON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters make it clear that whichever candidates win the November 3, 2020 election, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/10/01/political-violence-424157

NBC NEWS
— Historic California law establishes path to reparations for Black people, descendants of slaves – Alicia Victoria Lozano (DIERSEN: How much reparations do Trump-haters want you to pay? From want I see, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that Trump-haters want you to pay: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/historic-california-law-establishes-path-reparations-black-people-descendants-slaves-n1241627

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-owes-america-an-apology-for-remarks-on-white-supremacy-adl-leader-says/

MSNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/pressed-white-supremacists-trump-answers-trumpian-way-n1241679

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump’s Tax Avoidance Is a Tax on the Rest of Us The majority of taxpayers can’t afford the expensive professional advice on which successful tax-avoidance strategies depend. – Brooke Harrington (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years and I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years. Tax evasion is illegal. Tax avoidance is legal. What did you do to avoid paying higher federal taxes? Instead of renting, I bought the following and deducted mortgage interest and real estate taxes: a) a new town home in University Park in 1972, b) a studio condo in the Outer Drive East (ODE) building in downtown Chicago in 1974, and c) a one bedroom condo in the ODE building in 1976. My wife and I bought a home in Wheaton in 1978 and we had one built in Wheaton in 1984. Instead of spending my time and money on other things, I paid for and deducted tuition, fees, and books a) to earn a job-related MBA from Loyola on 1976, b) to pass the job-related CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, c) to earn a job-related master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, d) to pass the job-related Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and e) to earn a job-related master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/opinion/trump-taxes.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Right-wing voices are dominating Facebook after the first presidential debate Nearly every top post is a from pro-Trump commentator, a major shift even from 2016. – Kevin Schaul and
Kevin Uhrmacher
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/elections/debate-facebook-sharing/
— Trump’s ‘stand by’ remark puts the Proud Boys in the spotlight – Derek Hawkins, Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Craig Timberg
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/09/30/proudboys1001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/30/trump-backs-violent-white-supremacists-theres-no-way-around-it/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-10-01/trump-debate-voters-white-supremacy-proud-boys

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ work against those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/01/after-ginsburgs-death-activists-worry-lgbtq-rights-could-disappear/3547490001/
— Facebook bans ads that seek to delegitimize the election or make false claims about voting – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: What percent of Facebook employees anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time – 98%, 99%, 100%?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/09/30/facebook-bans-ads-delegitimize-election-make-false-voting-claims/5875095002/
— Companies will release diversity data – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/09/29/amazon-target-chevron-wells-fargo-diversity-workforce-data-eeo-1/3574530001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— College Common App Drops Question About Discipline, Citing Racial Disparities Black applicants reported they were suspended or expelled more than twice as often as white applicants – Melissa Korn
https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-common-app-drops-question-about-discipline-citing-racial-disparities-11601494201

BLOOMBERG
— Exelon Exit Will Gut 74% of an Illinois School District’s Taxes – Shruti Singh and Will Wade
https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/exelon-exit-will-gut-74-of-an-illinois-school-district-s-taxes

DALLAS MORNING STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2020/10/01/president-trump-had-an-opportunity-to-reject-white-supremacy-and-didnt/

DAILY TROJAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot smokers say “Cannabis drug testing is unethical and a violation of privacy.”
https://dailytrojan.com/2020/10/01/cannabis-drug-testing-is-unethical-and-a-violation-of-privacy/

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Democrats Say ‘Why Bother?’ After Chaotic Debate The first debate was a debacle and a number of lawmakers say Biden shouldn’t bother to debate Trump again. – Susan Milligan
https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2020-09-30/chaotic-trump-biden-debate-prompts-calls-to-cancel-the-rest

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/10/hr-mcmaster-trump-proud-boys-and-white-supremacy/616554/

CITY JOURNAL
— Defending the Integrated Suburb – Howard Husock (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs use the lack of those who are minority, poor, LGBTQ, illegal aliens, recent immigrants, non-Christian, non-Italian American, and/or non-German-American in municipalities to viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans in those municipalities, and especially those Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about RINOs in Wheaton who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout who focus on demonizing, denigrating, and condemning Republicans.)
https://www.city-journal.org/trump-biden-suburbs-racism-debate

INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
— The Illinois CPA Society wants to find out what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the CPA credential. (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious when I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old. It frustrated their efforts to get rid of me just like my earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976 did.)
http://insidepublicaccounting.com/2020/09/whats-clogging-the-cpa-pipeline/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: To that end, the organization has launched a new in-depth research project, anchored by a survey aimed at understanding why some accounting students and young professionals don’t finish or never even consider the CPA exam. Through the survey, targeting accounting and finance students and professionals under the age of 35, ICPAS hopes to uncover trends and key issues that will provide a deeper understanding of the perceptions and value drivers that separate those pursuing a CPA from those who take a pass. The survey results will be used to help develop strategies for promoting the CPA credential and ensuring its sustainability and relevance moving forward. “Earning the CPA credential is one of the most notable ways to establish your professional identity and exhibit a high level of competence in the accounting and finance profession, yet we are witnessing a nationwide decline in new CPAs,” says ICPAS president and CEO Todd Shapiro. “While this trend is not unique to Chicago, Illinois or the Midwest, as a professional membership organization serving CPAs for nearly 120 years, we feel compelled to try to identify the driving factors for the decline.”)

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/01/proud-boys-white-supremacist-group-law-enforcement-agencies

September 29 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: For the U.S. House: Ives, Fricilone – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tribune-endorsements-us-house-one-20200929-aqyc7o6q4jealdlhwcgbqmdaxe-story.html
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: We start with a competitive race in the west and northwest suburbs between first-term Democratic congressman Sean Casten and Republican challenger Jeanne Ives, who came close to defeating Gov. Bruce Rauner in the 2018 gubernatorial primary. What we see in the Casten-Ives contest is what we long to see elsewhere in the Chicago area: A strong matchup. Competitive elections force candidates to be more accountable and transparent, and provide voters with the choices they deserve. . .6th Congressional District: Chicago? It’s “de facto bankrupt,” says Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives of Wheaton. The future of Illinois’ massive pension debt? “I’m happy to let free-market economics play out and bondholders beware. What we did with Puerto Rico is we basically set up a superstructure and a way for them to come to terms and figure out a haircut,” she says. Her bottom line: “People in Illinois can’t afford the taxes.” Ives is a fiscal and social conservative, and a policy wonk, who effectively speaks the hard truths about government spending. As a member of the Illinois House, she fought unbalanced budgets and unaccountable spending, and wasn’t afraid to take on corruption or one-party rule. Ives is seeking to oust freshman Democratic Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove, who took the seat in 2018 from Republican Peter Roskam. Casten says 6th District voters are pragmatic — pro-science and pro-markets — and in step with him. Casten’s top priority is solving global warming, though he doesn’t support the progressive Green New Deal. He wants to expand Obamacare but does not support a single, government provider of health care. Also running is Libertarian Bill Redpath of West Dundee. In this race, we side with Ives because of her sharp focus on government spending and her frank talk. You might not like to hear from the disciplinarian in the room. But Washington could use more hard truth-tellers. Ives is endorsed. . .Fricilone, who has served on the Will County Board for seven years, is a fiscal and social conservative. He says he’ll continue Lipinski’s common-sense approach by joining the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of moderate House members. Fricilone is endorsed.)
— Campaigning in the COVID-19 era: Is the Democrats’ safe approach hurting them? – WILL BUNCH (DIERSEN: Last Friday, I finished hand-delivering door-to-door the following to all 150 homes in my precinct a) that had at least one Republican or Independent voter and b) that had no Democrat yard signs: joint candidate piece from the Milton Township Republican Organization, sample ballot, an Illinois Family Institute Trump/Biden comparison piece, literature from the other 13 Republican candidates on the ballot in my precinct in contested races, and my GOPUSA Illinois business card. Six of the aforesaid pieces had to be folded to fit inside the envelopes provided by the DuPage County Republican Central Committee. The envelopes had on them a) mailing labels provided by the DuPage County Election Division for each individual Republican or Independent voter and b) my return address label.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-biden-trump-campaigns-will-bunch-20200928-oed4hrgk7ne6ddxprmorwoco4i-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Additionally, the Trump campaign has carried out a door-knocking campaign of contacting voters, something the Biden team has largely shunned in favor of newfangled digital techniques.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Over 900 CPD officers have tested positive for COVID-19 this year, top cop says “Likely, we will have surpassed 1,000 before the year ends,” said Chicago Police Department Supt. David Brown. – Michael Lee
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/9/28/21473746/coronavirus-chicago-police-officers-positive-covid-tests-900-2020-david-brown
— Mr. Trump, why do you pay less in income taxes than a Starbucks barista? And many more questions we’d like to ask on Tuesday night at the first presidential debate . . . – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have been the most furious that I have paid less federal income tax because I had enough deductions to justify itemizing.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/9/28/21459841/trump-income-tax-returns-finances-trump-organization-empire-irs-new-york-times

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: Naperville to consider borrowing $16 million for capital projects – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200929/naperville-to-consider-borrowing-16-million-for-capital-projects

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want Barrett to “recuse herself from voting on any post-election case that would influence or determine who won the presidency.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/question-amy-coney-barrett-needs-answer

WGN TV
— Students, parents in Glen Ellyn rally over remote learning concerns ahead of District 87 meeting – Shannon Halligan
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/students-parents-in-glen-ellyn-rally-over-remote-learning-concerns-ahead-of-district-87-meeting/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Black Lives Matter group, counter protesters trade obscenities, insults in Highland – MEGAN VALLEY
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article246057940.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds of boats took part in Sunday Fox River Trump parade. Event organizer estimates more than 300 boats participated. – KELLI DUNCANE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/09/28/hundreds-of-boats-took-part-in-sunday-fox-river-trump-parade/dtjnbmr/
— ‘Our kids deserve normalcy’ District 87 students, parents call for schools to reopen at rally – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/09/29/our-kids-deserve-normalcy-district-87-students-parents-call-for-schools-to-reopen-at-rally/atx56pd/
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/09/29/photos-glen-ellyn-parents-and-students-rally-to-return-to-school/d72b1wo/
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/09/28/video-district-87-return-kids-to-in-person-learning-protest/agiqjnu/

WREX
— Illinois receives $6.2 million to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution – William Ingalls (DIERSEN: What are the demographics of those who the Democrats will force the vaccine on?)
https://wrex.com/2020/09/28/illinois-receives-6-2-million-to-prepare-for-covid-19-vaccine-distribution/

WEEK
— “Citizens for Judicial Fairness” kicks off campaign against Kilbride’s retention – Mike Miletich
https://week.com/2020/09/28/citizens-for-judicial-fairness-kicks-off-campaign-against-kilbrides-retention/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Don’t Deduct That Haircut Just Yet: Tax Court Has Rejected Such Claims – BILL CHAPPELL (DIERSEN: Democrats use tax return information to destroy Republicans. In 1978, the Democrats at Money Magazine and the Democrats at IRS used my tax returns to hint/imply/argue/shout that my education deductions were improper and should be disallowed. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that I had taken at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I had taken at DePaul 1976-1977 a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” d) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and e) were a distraction.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/dont-deduct-haircut-just-yet-tax-court-has-rejected-such-claims#stream/0
— Pelosi Prepares Democrats For Rare Possibility The House May Decide The Election – KELSEY SNELL
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/pelosi-prepares-democrats-rare-possibility-house-may-decide-election#stream/0

CHICAGO PATCH
— Chicago Cops Shooed Activists Off Pritzker’s Gold Coast Block Is a three-person news conference outside governor’s Gold Coast mansion really an illegal protest? – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/chicago-cops-shooed-activists-pritzkers-gold-coast-block

DAILY ILLINI
— Student government resolution draws quick critique from UI admin, public – MONA ALRAZZAQ (DIERSEN: What do the Democrat leaders of your municipality want your municipality to divest from?)
https://dailyillini.com/news/campus-life/illinois-student-government/2020/09/28/student-government-resolution-draws-quick-critique-from-ui-admin-public/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: University administrators quickly condemned an Illinois Student Government-backed resolution 04.22, which called for the University to divest from companies that support fossil fuels, the prison-industrial complex, Israel’s military and local police departments.)

NIU TODAY
— NIU to host art for social justice event to paint Black Lives Matter at the university’s entrance (DIERSEN: I graduated from NIU in 1970. To promote BLM is to promote hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.niutoday.info/2020/09/28/niu-to-host-art-for-social-justice-event-to-paint-black-lives-matter-at-the-universitys-entrance/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: NAPERVILLE MAYOR BACKS BIDEN – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/09/29/naperville-mayor-backs-biden-debate-watch-3-aldermen-for-wilson-uihleins-back-490469
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico, a Republican, is endorsing Joe Biden for president, and all hell has broken out on his Facebook page. Chirico made the not-so-subtle announcement by putting up a Biden/Harris sign in his front yard. Then he photographed it and shared it on social media, saying: “Early voting has started. In my view, the state Democratic party has a serious character and ethics problem AND at the national level, the Republican party has a serious character and ethics problem. I will be voting accordingly.” One of the 745 respondents on Facebook asked: “Do you think this was a smart move as a Republican to put up a Biden sign? Your fellow Republicans in Naperville will remember that [the] next time you are up for reelection.” The mayor made it clear he’s splitting his ticket: “Obviously I’m supporting local Republicans and I hope other republicans who are not happy with the president will do the same.” Cherico was elected mayor in 2015 and re-elected last year. His wife is Julie Chirico, who helps organize fundraisers for the House Republican Organization. Neither returned Playbook’s calls for comment. The Chiricos’ lawn sign is another example of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s struggles nationwide to appeal to suburban, moderate voters — the kind of voters who turned on the GOP in the midterms. Naperville, which straddles DuPage and Will counties, has gone from a red town to one that isn’t afraid to vote blue. All three congressional seats that represent portions of the town — the third largest in the state next to Chicago and Aurora — are held by Democrats. Rep. Bill Foster won his 11th District seat in 2012; and Reps. Sean Casten and Lauren Underwood flipped their 6th and 14th seats, respectively in 2018. To be clear, Trump doesn’t really care how Chirico votes, given Illinois isn’t a swing state. But Naperville, a town ranked as “the best city in the country to raise a family,” is the kind of suburb Trump has coveted in this campaign. If we’re reading the tea leaves, we wonder if it’s an indicator of what election night will look like in November.)
— UIHLEIN’s BACK: Dick Uihlein, the Illinois manufacturing CEO and republican donor, has donated $250,000 to the campaign opposing Illinois Supreme Court Justice Tom Kilbride’s retention race. – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/09/29/naperville-mayor-backs-biden-debate-watch-3-aldermen-for-wilson-uihleins-back-490469

CENTER SQUARE
— Number of New York City workers making more than $100,000 skyrocketed in three year-span – Steve Bittenbender (DIERSEN: When did you first start earning $100,000 in today’s dollars? I did in 1986 when I was 38 years old. By then, a) I had worked for GAO for almost 7 years, b) I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, c) I had passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, d) I had earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, an MBA from Loyola, and a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, and e) I had become a licensed CPA.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/report-number-of-new-york-city-workers-making-more-than-100-000-skyrocketed-in-three/article_2536a2a2-0185-11eb-a4b8-e3be4f6e4484.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Pritzker Gives Woodstock’s Sager $25,000
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/pritzker-gives-sager-25000/
— Financial Help for Steve Reick Keeps Rolling In
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/financial-help-for-steve-reick-keeps-rolling-in/
— Another Trump Law Enforcement Arrest in Chicago
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/another-trump-law-enforcement-arrest-in-chicago/
— Finally Found A Biden Flag
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/message-of-the-day-a-flag-8/
— 66th House District: Northwest Herald Endorses Suzanne Ness
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/nwness1/
— Dems: “Vote Our Way Or Else!”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/dems-vote-our-way-or-else/
— 65th House District: Shaw Media Endorses Incumbent Dan Ugaste
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/shawugaste1/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Bests Lauren Underwood at Candidates Forum
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/14lwv1/
— A Trump Marengo Billboard from a Facebook Group
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/29/message-of-the-day-a-billboard-21/
— Money Keeps Pouring into Suzanne Ness’ Campaign Fund – Almost $300,000 More
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/29/money-keeps-pouring-into-suzanne-ness-campaign-fund/
— Democratic Party State Rep. Recommends Family Members for Patronage Appointments
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/29/democratic-party-state-rep-recommends-family-members-for-patronage-appointments/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— TAKING A PHOTO OF YOUR FILLED-IN BALLOT IS A FELONY IN ILLINOIS – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/taking-a-photo-of-your-filled-in-ballot-is-a-felony-in-illinois/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Hey You with the Spooky White Skin, You’re a Racist! – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, if you are an old White male, and you are employed, will your employer get rid of you? How soon, if not already, if you are an old White male, and you are a member of an organization, will that organization get rid of you?)
https://illinoisfamily.org/faith/hey-you-with-the-spooky-white-skin-youre-a-racist/

FOX NEWS
— Kamala Harris doesn’t take questions after speech ripping Trump’s Supreme Court push Harris ripped Trump and the GOP for attempting to appoint a Supreme Court justice during an election year. – Thomas Barrabi
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kamala-harris-doesnt-take-questions-raleigh-speech-supreme-court

GOPUSA
— What’s Next? Amy Coney Barrett Called ‘White Colonizer’ As Supreme Court Attacks Begin – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95511
— Mom Tased For Not Wearing Mask During Football Game Charged With Criminal Trespassing
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95539
— Pelosi Plots And Plans For House Of Representatives To Decide Presidential Election
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95548

BREITBART
— Leftist Group Fueling Democrat Senate Campaigns at Center of Attacks on Amy Coney Barrett’s Children – MATTHEW BOYLE and HARIS ALIC (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who demonized, denigrated, and condemned my wife and I for giving up trying to have children, for not adopting, and for not becoming foster parents.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/28/leftist-group-fueling-democrat-senate-campaigns-at-center-of-attacks-on-amy-coney-barretts-children/

BLAZE
— Ohio State University students rage after officials declare black-on-white crime a ‘hate crime’: Report based on ‘false narrative of black-on-white crime’ – Sarah Taylor (DIERSEN: What percent of crime is Black-on-Black crime?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/ohio-state-university-students-rage-after-officials-declare-black-on-white-crimes-hate-crimes-osu-is-mocking-their-entire-black-student-body-right-now

COLLEGE FIX
— Professor launches ‘Fascism Watch’ to spy on Trump supporters who are ‘planning an insurrection’ – GREG PIPER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/professor-launches-fascism-watch-to-spy-on-trump-supporters-who-are-planning-an-insurrection/

POLITICO
— House Republicans work to close gender gap despite Trump headwinds Despite successful recruitment and primary efforts, the GOP worries that a suburban revolt could deliver another disappointment. – MELANIE ZANONA and ALLY MUTNICK
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/29/house-republicans-work-to-close-gender-gap-despite-trump-headwinds-422765
— What our experts would ask Biden and Trump – RENUKA RAYASAM and MYAH WARD (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly-coronavirus-special-edition/2020/09/28/what-our-experts-would-ask-biden-and-trump-490460

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— 5 questions heading into Trump and Biden’s first debate – STEVE PEOPLES (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.startribune.com/5-questions-heading-into-trump-and-biden-s-first-debate/572567202/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE IN CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump’s debt – AAMER MADHANI and DEB RIECHMANN
https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-news-donald-trump-business-elizabeth-warren-national-security-042cc007c36cf773558bfd250c9701df
— CHICAGO TRIBUNE ARTICLE TITLE: BLM products: Solidarity or profit? – Terry Tang
https://apnews.com/article/barack-obama-race-and-ethnicity-archive-racial-injustice-1a3ff2419b6c4f9f2ec9700b5b194e2c
— Healthy US economy failed to narrow racial gaps in 2019 – CHRISTOPHER RUGABER,
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Healthy-US-economy-failed-to-narrow-racial-gaps-15603149.php

CNN
— 6 things to look for in the first Biden-Trump presidential debate – Eric Bradnerr and Dan Merica (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/29/politics/presidential-debate-tonight/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Trump vs. Biden on the issues: Racial justice Comparing where the presidential candidates stand on racial justice. – Justin Gomez (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-biden-issues-racial-justice/story?id=73145335

CNBC
— Trump’s reported massive debt load raises ‘a national security question,’ Pelosi says – Lauren Feiner
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/28/trumps-reported-massive-debt-load-raises-national-security-question-pelosi-says.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “HOW REALITY-TV FAME HANDED TRUMP A $427 MILLION LIFELINE.”
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/28/us/donald-trump-taxes-apprentice.html
— Supreme Court Nominee Barrett Prepares to Meet Senators The confirmation process cranked into motion on Capitol Hill as the Senate Judiciary Committee began scrubbing Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s background. – Nicholas Fandos (DIERSEN: If you sought a government or political office, who would refuse to meet with you? If you sought a government or political office, what in your background would your critics/opponents use against you?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/28/us/politics/supreme-court-barrett-confirmation.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some top Democrats, still steaming over Republicans’ rush to fill the seat so close to an election, turned down offers to meet, laying the first bricks in a wall of opposition to the nomination they plan to erect in the coming weeks. Others pledged to use the meetings to begin pressing Judge Barrett to explain her views on politically divisive issues that could come before the court, like abortion rights, gay rights, the Affordable Care Act and affirmative action.)

WASHINGTON POST
— Courts view GOP fraud claims skeptically as Democrats score key legal victories over mail voting – Elise Viebeck
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts-voting-fraud-claims-republicans/2020/09/28/ceff1184-fda2-11ea-b555-4d71a9254f4b_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-are-there-still-so-few-black-ceos-11601302601
— Amy Coney Barrett and Joe Biden: Two Catholics, One Double Standard Will Joe Biden be asked to repudiate the ugly attacks on Amy Coney Barrett’s faith? – William McGurn
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amy-coney-barrett-and-joe-biden-two-catholics-one-double-standard-11601333535

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump tax returns are not just good for gossip. Here are 3 reasons voters should care Trump didn’t want us to know what was in his returns” and asks “Was he honest with the IRS? Did hiding information make him a security risk? Is he fit to lead?”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/09/29/trump-tax-returns-raise-evasion-security-risk-questions-column/3565896001/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: President Trump’s tax returns show he has company: How rich Americans avoid taxes. – Nathan Bomey (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have been the most furious that I have paid less federal income tax because I had enough deductions to justify itemizing.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/09/28/trump-tax-returns-tax-avoidance-strategies/3563685001/

RICHMOND COUNTY DAILY JOURNAL
— My questions for Joe Biden – Cal Thomas (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.yourdailyjournal.com/opinion/96583/cal-thomas-my-questions-for-joe-biden

WILLAMETTE WEEK
— We Asked Candidates for City Council How They Would Adjust Portland Tenant Protections – Rachel Monahan (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.wweek.com/news/city/2020/09/28/we-asked-candidates-for-city-council-how-they-would-adjust-portland-tenant-protections/

HOLLAND SENTINEL
— Crowded field for Park Township trustee seats – Carolyn Muyskens
https://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/20200927/crowded-field-for-park-township-trustee-seats

TAP INTO RANDOLPH
— Experience & Partnership In Township Council Candidates – DAVID TIMPANAR
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/randolph/articles/experience-partnership-in-township-council-candidates

TAP INTO BERKELEY HEIGHTS
— Virtual Candidates Forum for Township Council: League Asks for Questions to be Re-submitted – MARLENE SINCAGLIA (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/berkeley-heights/sections/elections/articles/virtual-candidates-forum-for-township-council-league-asks-for-questions-to-be-re-submitted

CHRON WOODWARDS
— Woodlands Chamber hosts 2 online township candidate forums this week – Jeff Forward
https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/woodlands/news/article/Woodlands-Chamber-hosts-2-online-candidate-forums-15604095.php

PLYMOUTH PATCH
— Candidate Profile: Mary Starr For Plymouth Township Supervisor Mary Starr, a Plymouth Township resident is running for Plymouth Township Supervisor. – Joey Olive
https://patch.com/michigan/plymouth-mi/candidate-profile-mary-starr-plymouth-township-supervisor

NARFE
— HOW THEY VOTED: 116TH CONGRESS (DIERSEN: Durbin got a 95% rating, Duckworth got a 93% rating, and Casten got a 100% rating. I was a federal employee for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for almost 23 years. Given that, you would think that Illinois Republican U.S. Senators and Illinois Republican U.S. Representatives and Republican candidates for those offices would seek my input on issues that impact federal employees and federal retirees, but they have not. GAO works for Congress. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,178-$131,532/year. Given that, you would think that the aforesaid elected officials and candidates would seek my input on issues that involve GAO, but they have not. During the last 8 years that I worked for GAO, I worked on audits of federal financial institution regulators. Given that, you would think that the aforesaid elected officials and candidates would seek my input on issues that involve federal financial institution regulators, but they have not. During the last 5 1/2 years that I worked for IRS, I worked at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years at the GS-13 Step 1-3 levels currently $101-176-$107,922/year. During almost 6 years that I worked for GAO, I worked on audits of the Railroad Retirement Board, Department of Defense, U.S. Postal Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Immigration and Naturalization Service, General Service Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Labor, Federal Aviation Administration, Veteran Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Department of Health and Human Services. While I worked for IRS, I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt. While I worked for GAO, I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt and became a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant. Given all of the aforesaid, you would think that the aforesaid elected officials and candidates would seek my input on issues that involve the federal government, and especially issues that involve federal employees, federal retirees, federal financial institution regulators, GAO, and IRS, but they have not. I should write a book about those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn what I know about the federal government, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.narfe.org/pdf/NARFE_1020_scorecard.pdf
(FROM THE ARTICLE: NARFE publishes this voting scorecard of the 116th Congress (2019-2020) to ensure NARFE members are as informed as possible about the how the Representatives and Senators seeking reelection to Congress have represented the concerns of federal community.)