July 12 Evening Edition

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 Kirk rescinded his support for Trump last month, saying in a statement, “After much consideration, I have concluded that Donald Trump has not demonstrated the temperament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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

PROGRESS ILLINOIS
— (Democrats) Protest Against Trump As He Visits Chicago To Fundraise – Ellyn Fortino  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2016/07/12/illinoisans-protest-against-trump-he-visits-chicago-fundraise-video

July 12 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps threaten violence against Trump and against his supporters.  What should the following do in response to those threats of violence:
– You,
– Your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain,
– The officers of your Republican township/ward/municipal/county party organizations,
– Your representative on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee,
– The IRP officers,
– The IRP National Committeeman, and
– The IRP National Committeewoman?
https://gopillinois.com  

 

DNA INFO
— Trump Tower Rally To Protest Big-Money Donald Trump Fundraiser – David Matthews  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, this a rally to promote hatred if not to promote violence against Trump and against his supporters. One could argue that if you are a Trump supporter, you should get a concealed carry permit to protect yourself from anti-Trumps.  Anti-Trumps are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  Anti-Trumps are disciples of Saul Alinsky.  Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160711/downtown/trump-tower-rally-protest-big-money-donald-trump-fundraiser
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Donald Trump will be in town for a big-ticket fundraiser Tuesday. So will protesters. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-9th) sent an email to constituents calling for a “Chicago Trumps Hate” rally starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday near Trump’s namesake tower at Wabash Avenue and Wacker Drive. The rally is in response to Trump’s fundraiser here that same day, in which guests will pay from $10,000 to $100,000 to fete the presumptive Republican nominee for president. “In light of everything that’s been happening, our country needs unity more than ever,” Ben Head, Schakowsky’s political director, said Monday afternoon. “Donald Trump is the exact opposite, he’s tearing us apart.” Tuesday will mark Trump’s first appearance here since a political rally at the University of Illinois at Chicago was canceled out of “safety” reasons in March. Thousands of protesters swarmed the venue and outside, prompting Trump to cancel the event then. Other Chicagoans have since stepped up less organized forms of protest, ranging from flipping off the Trump International Hotel & Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave., to making satirical videos, piñatas and toilets lampooning the controversial presidential candidate. Trump, who’s stepped up his campaign fundraising in recent weeks, will charge from $10,000 to $100,000 for his Tuesday fundraiser, whose location is only being disclosed to donors, according to the Sun-Times. Trump is expected to receive the Republican Party’s nomination for president at the party’s convention next week. A Trump spokeswoman did not immediately return a message seeking comment.)
— Protesters Shut Down Both Directions Of Michigan Avenue Downtown – Andrea V. Watson
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160711/downtown/teens-stage-anti-police-brutality-sit-in-millennium-park
— Aldermen Call on State, Congress To Ban Assault Weapons – Ted Cox  (DIERSEN: Why not call for a ban on those who use weapons to commit crimes?)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160711/downtown/aldermen-call-on-state-congress-ban-assault-weapons

 

NBC5
— Donald Trump Tweets About ‘Out of Control’ Chicago Crime  “This election is a choice between law, over & safety – or chaos, crime & violence,” Trump tweeted. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/donald-trump-tweets-chicago-crime-out-of-control-386473431.html

 

CBS2
— Trump Calls Chicago Crime ‘Out Of Control’ Ahead Of Fundraiser
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/12/trump-in-chicago-tuesday-for-fundraising-luncheon/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump tweets about Chicago crime, hours before fundraiser here – Leonor Vivanco
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-chicago-tweet-met-0712-20160712-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Presidential candidate Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday morning about Chicago’s crime problem hours before he was scheduled to attend a private fundraiser in the city — one that may draw protests. “Crime is out of control, and rapidly getting worse. Look what is going on in Chicago and our inner cities. Not good!” he tweeted. He later followed up that tweet with another: “This election is a choice between law, order & safety – or chaos, crime & violence. I will make America safe again for everyone. #ImWithYou”  So far this year, more than 2,100 people have been shot compared to more than 2,900 people for the entire year of 2015, according to Tribune data. The homicide tally is at 342 people for the first half of the year, a pace not seen since the late 1990s. New York and Los Angeles combined have fewer shooting and homicide victims than Chicago this year so far. A year ago, Trump told the Tribune Editorial Board that crime is damaging the city’s reputation. “You’ve got to stop it. You’re not going to stop it by being nice. You’re going to stop it by being one tough son of a bitch,” Trump said at the time. During the June 2015 appearance before the editorial board, Trump acknowledged there have been cases of police brutality but said he believed police today are not as tough as when he was growing up in the mid-1960s. “You need tough cookies. These are tough kids. These are not babies. These are tough, tough kids,” he said at the time. “If they saw you walking down the street, they wouldn’t give a damn about you,” he said then. “You can’t be so gentle with these people.” “I’m a big fan of the police, but I think the police now are afraid to act. They’re afraid to be tough.” Tuesday’s fundraiser in Chicago marks Trump’s first campaign-related visit to Chicago since the canceled rally at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where supporters and protesters converged in March. Tickets are $10,000 to attend, $25,000 to get a photo with a candidate and $100,000 to be part of a VIP Roundtable that includes photos and two lunch tickets, according to an invitation for the event. A protest is planned for 10 a.m. Tuesday morning outside downtown’s Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago organized by a number of community leaders calling on Trump to end his divisive rhetoric. Among the scheduled speakers are Illinois National Organization for Women president Susan Straus, SEIU Healthcare Illinois executive vice president Greg Kelley and Inner-City Muslim Action Network executive director Rami Nashashibi, according to news releases issued about the planned protest. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D – IL) is in Washington, D.C. but helped spread word of the event by emailing her constituents. “She feels strongly Trump’s message is overly divisive at a time when our nation needs unity,” said Ben Head, the congresswoman’s political director.)
— Another prominent Illinois Republican, Kirk Dillard, to skip Trump convention – John Byrne  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries glorify and praise anti-Trumps?  ANSWER: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-kirk-dillard-donald-trump-convention-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Add former governor hopeful Kirk Dillard to the list of prominent Republicans who won’t be heading to the GOP convention for the formal nomination of polarizing presidential candidate Donald Trump — and to the list of those who don’t want to talk about why they won’t be there. Dillard, who chairs the Regional Transportation Authority after losing the 2014 Republican primary for governor to eventual winner Bruce Rauner, said he might attend a reception in Cleveland for transit officials. But he won’t be going to the convention itself, which runs from July 18-21. Asked Monday why he won’t go to the convention to support Trump, Dillard paused, smiled at a group of reporters and said, “You know, I’ll get to you later on that,” before walking away. Dillard ran in the March 15 primary as a delegate for Jeb Bush, who had long folded his tent by then (the delegate filing deadline is well before the primaries start and candidates drop out along the way). Dillard joins Rauner, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and U.S. Rep. Robert Dold, who faces a tough re-election effort in the North Shore 10th District, on the list of Illinois Republicans staying away from the convention.)
— IRS asked to probe Donald Trump’s purchase of helmet with money meant for charity – David A. Fahrenthold  (DIERSEN: For the last 11 years, I have raised money from Republicans to help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades.  What do you say to those who oppose that?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-charity-20160712-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Watchdog group with ties to Democrats has asked the IRS to investigate Donald Trump’s charitable foundation over a report that Trump used money meant for charity to buy a football helmet signed by former NFL star Tim Tebow. “What’s unambiguous is that Mr. Trump … manager and fiduciary of the Foundation’s charitable assets, used Foundation dollars to purchase football memorabilia that he personally coveted,” wrote Brad Woodhouse of the American Democracy Legal Fund, in a letter to the IRS. Woodhouse is a longtime Democratic operative.  The liberal watchdog said that Trump appeared to have violated rules against “self-dealing,” which are designed to keep charity leaders from using their nonprofits to help themselves. It asked that the IRS open an investigation, which could lead to tax penalties for Trump, the foundation’s president.)

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Ex-U.S. attorney Dan Webb, a Republican, urges vote for Hillary – Lynn Sweet and Tina Sfondeles  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, if you urge people to vote for a Democrat, you are not a Republican.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/dan-webb-republican-urges-vote-for-hillary-clinton/
— Cop in ‘antlers photo’ shouldn’t get job back, appeals court says – Frank Main
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cop-in-antlers-photo-shouldnt-get-job-back-appeals-court-says/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Independent state political map needed – Frank Goetz, Wheaton  (DIERSEN: Far too many Democrats, Libertarians, and Greens falsely claim to be Independent.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160712/discuss/160719876/
— Aside from guns, there’s plenty to ban – Tom Stanfa, Batavia  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THEY WANT TO BAN individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160712/discuss/160719875/
— Another tense summer, but it’s not Summer of Rage – Burt Constable  (DIERSEN: What did you do during the summers of 1967 and 1968?  I worked full-time for the Park Forest Post Office, lived with my parents and brother in Crete, and saved money for college expenses and new cars.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160712/news/160719787/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— ‘Play to pay’ politics is bad, but it works: business survey – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. In Illinois, if you seek or accept anything of value from any individual, organization, or company to anything against the Illinois Republican Party platform, you should not seek or hold any kind of government office or political office as a Republican.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160711/BLOGS02/160719976/chicagos-pay-to-play-politics-works-say-business-execs-in-new-survey
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Chicago area business leaders strongly believe that donating to a local politician or hiring a high-powered lobbyist adds to the city’s already serious corruption problems. But, according to a new survey, they overwhelmingly also believe that paying to play works. The survey also finds that business leaders by an 8-to-1 margin say that “things in Chicago are . . . off on the wrong track,” with 79 percent negative and just 10 percent positive. The online survey of 428 Chicago-area decision-makers was conducted by Crain’s Custom Media in May for the Committee of Economic Development of the Conference Board, a nonpartisan, business-led policy group. Those polled by email indicated that their companies had at least $1 million in revenue last year and that they either hold a top management slot or serve on the firm’s board. The results “are indicative of the constant sort of low-level scandals that seem to happen on a regular basis in Chicago,” said committee senior advisor Cindy Canary, a well known local reformer. “I don’t think we’re going to see corporate leaders unilaterally disarming,” she added. “But I do think people can come to the table to discuss reform.” Overall, these business execs have a low opinion of Chicago government. For instance, 92 percent say that the influence of money in Chicago politics is “bad,” with a majority of 53 percent indicating things are getting worse. Similarly, 88 percent say the “ethical behavior” of Chicago officials over the past five years is at least a “somewhat serious issue,” 92 percent say big campaign donors add to Chicago corruption, 93 percent say that lobbying city officials impacts the level of city corruption, and 92 percent agree that the city suffers from “crony capitalism . . . favoritism in the form of tax breaks, government grants and other incentives.” Asked whether officials listen more to voters or lobbyists, 81 percent answer lobbyists.)

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Durbin: Budget impasse contributes to violence – NATHAN IRWIN (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats threaten violence if Republicans do not give Democrats more money.)
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/durbin-budget-impasse-contributes-violence#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump warns violence might be ‘just the beginning’ – CNN  (DIERSEN: One could argue that if you are a Trump supporter, you should get a concealed carry permit to protect yourself from anti-Trumps.  Anti-Trumps are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  Anti-Trumps are disciples of Saul Alinsky.  Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-warns-violence-might-be-just-the-beginning

 

E NEWS PARK FOREST
— IL House Republican Leader Jim Durkin Welcomes State Rep. David Welter – Gary Kopycinski
https://enewspf.com/2016/07/11/jim-durkin-welcomes-state-rep-david-welter/

 

LOYOLA NEWS
— Loyola named one of nation’s best value colleges by Money Magazine – Nick Alexopulos  (DIERSEN: In its February 1978 edition, Money Magazine reported that I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976.)
http://www.loyola.edu/news/2016/0712-money-best-value-colleges

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Ambush In Dallas Shakes The Movement For Police Reform – MARTIN KASTE
http://nprillinois.org/post/what-dallas-means-police-reform#stream/0

 

CITIZEN KELLY
— Texas Police Group to Obama: Don’t turn Dallas Memorial into Gun Control Rally
http://www.citizenkelly.com/tx-police-group-to-obama-dont-turn-dallas-memorial-into-gun-control-rally/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CAN THE GOP SENATE MAJORITY SURVIVE DONALD TRUMP?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/can-the-gop-senate-majority-survive-donald-trump.html
— CHICAGO ACTIVIST CALLS FOR POLICE TO BE ABOLISHED AND DISARMED
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/chicago-activist-calls-for-police-to-be-abolished-and-disarmed.html
— FIVE REASONS SANDERS SUPPORTERS WILL NEVER BE EXCITED ABOUT HILLARY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/five-reasons-sanders-supporters-will-never-be-excited-about-hillary.html

 

GOPUSA
— Nation on brink of race wars – so now isn’t the time to mince words  (DIERSEN: Democrats want everyone, but especially minorities, to hate Republicans.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12373
— Black Lives Matter: ‘No good cops in a racist system, No more protests, just revolution’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12364
— Dallas police chief ‘would use any tool at my disposal to save an officer’s life’
http://www.gopusa.com/dallas-police-chief-would-use-any-tool-at-my-disposal-to-save-an-officers-life/

 

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Democrats Assigned Conservative Groups to Attack on Senate Floor – Lachlan Markay  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who successfully attacked TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.  The attackers include Democrats, Democrat plants, Libertarians, Libertarian plants, RINOs, their operatives, and their dupes.)
http://freebeacon.com/politics/dems-assigned-groups-to-attack-on-senate-floor/
— Boeing Received $16.6 Billion in Federal Contracts Last Year  Major beneficiary of U.S. tax dollars trying to sell airliners to Iran for billions – Morgan Chalfant
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/boeing-received-16-bil-in-federal-contracts-2015/
— NASA Spends $73,500 on ‘Unconscious Bias’ Training  ‘Creating a culture of positive influencers who are empowered to use their privilege wisely’ – Elizabeth Harrington  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Whites who serve as operatives or as dupes for anti-Whites.  Ever-increasingly, anti-Whites make it clear that they will get rid of you if you do not help them get rid of Whites.)
http://freebeacon.com/issues/nasa-spends-73500-unconscious-bias-training/

 

THE BLAZE
— Fox News Political Analyst: Obama ‘Sees Through the Eyes of an Aggrieved Black Activist’ – Tre Goins-Phillips  (DIERSEN: What does Obama think of you?  From what I see, the more of the following are true about you, the more that Obama and his supporters hate you: Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, and/or your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/11/fox-news-political-analyst-obama-sees-through-the-eyes-of-an-aggrieved-black-activist/
— Popular Pastor Leaves School Board Over Policy Teaching Students Safe Homosexual Sex, Abortion – Carly Hoilman  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to commit LGBTQ acts and to have abortions.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/11/popular-pastor-leaves-school-board-over-policy-teaching-students-safe-homosexual-sex-abortion/
— ‘The Way Is Clear’: Kasich Ally Former New Hampshire Sen. Gordon Humphrey (R) Urges Former 2016 Hopeful to Challenge Trump at RNC – Kate Scanlon
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/11/the-way-is-clear-kasich-ally-urges-former-2016-hopeful-to-challenge-trump-at-rnc/
— First Draft of GOP Platform Adopts Trump’s Rhetoric on Trade, Makes Significant Change on Marriage – Kate Scanlon
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/11/first-draft-of-gop-platform-adopts-trumps-rhetoric-on-trade-makes-significant-change-on-marriage/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats’ platform at convention backs abortion funds  Seeks repeal of Hyde Amendment – Bradford Richardson  (DIERSEN: Promoting abortion is one of the Democrat Party’s top priorities.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/11/democrats-platform-at-convention-backs-abortion-fu/

 

POLITICO
— Democrats unveil diversity public school bill – MICHAEL STRATFORD  (DIERSEN: Democrats run America.  Democrats run the public schools in America.  How soon, if not already, will they prohibit Republicans and the children of Republicans from attending public schools?)
http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-education/2016/07/democrats-unveil-diversity-bill-215282
— Lawmakers, activists pounce on companies flirting with Iran  In letters obtained by POLITICO, dozens of firms express reticence and eagerness to jump into the Iranian market a year after the nuclear agreement. – Nahal Toosi  (DIERSEN: Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are involved in government and/or politics to make more money for themselves. I should write a book about them.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/iran-nuclear-companies-225343

 

NBC NEWS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Majority of Americans Think Racial Discrimination Is a Serious Problem – HANNAH HARTIG, JOHN LAPINSKI and STEPHANIE PSYLLOS  (DIERSEN: Because Democrats run America, Democrats are the discriminators.)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/majority-americans-think-racial-discrimination-serious-problem-poll-n607381
— NAACP: Trump Hasn’t Responded to Our Invitation to Speak – JANE C. TIMM  (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at Blacks that Trump’s supporters a) have caused all the problems that Blacks have, b) are causing all the problems that Blacks have, and c) will forever cause all the problems that Blacks will have.)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/naacp-trump-hasn-t-responded-our-invitation-speak-n607246

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say that “After Outbreaks of Violence, Donald Trump Strains to Project Leadership” and that he is “A figure so volatile that speaking in public can be a risk.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/us/politics/donald-trump-reaction.html?login=email
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Giuliani.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/opinion/rudy-giulianis-racial-myths.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Can the G.O.P. Senate Majority Survive Donald Trump?”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/magazine/can-the-gop-senate-majority-survive-donald-trump.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Surprising New Evidence Shows Bias in Police Use of Force but Not in Shootings – QUOCTRUNG BUI and AMANDA COX
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/upshot/surprising-new-evidence-shows-bias-in-police-use-of-force-but-not-in-shootings.html
— Why We’re Giving Our Employees a Raise – JAMIE DIMON  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I was overpaid.  From what I see, Dimon would agree with them.  In my defense, I earned six job-related professional certifications, a job-related professional license, three job-related master’s degrees, and a job-related bachelor’s degree.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/opinion/jamie-dimon-why-were-giving-our-employees-a-raise.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Real-world Pressures Blunt Effect of Bias Training for Police, Experts Say – BENEDICT CAREY and ERICA GOODE  (DIERSEN: I ask my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes this question:  What bias training have you had?  I had lots of bias training while I worked for IRS for almost 9 years and while I worked for GAO for almost 18 years. While I worked for IRS and for GAO, virtually all of my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrats, minorities, females, and/or veterans.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/science/bias-reduction-programs.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Dubious constitutional effort to cut due process for top civil servants spreads across government – Joe Davidson  (DIERSEN: Who does not want you to have due process?  The following do not want me to have due process: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/07/12/dubious-constitutional-effort-to-cut-due-process-for-top-civil-servants-spreads-across-government/
— The 5 most importantly odd debates that came up during the GOP’s platform debate – Philip Bump (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois want the Republican Party platform to promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, gambling, abolition of the Second Amendment, race and gender based preference giving, dependency on government, and other anti-religious, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, and/or anti-American things.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/12/the-5-most-importantly-odd-debates-that-came-up-during-the-gops-platform-debate/

 

MCCLATCHY NEWS
— Little sympathy for gay issues from GOP platform-writers – DAVID LIGHTMAN (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois want the Republican Party platform to promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, gambling, abolition of the Second Amendment, race and gender based preference giving, dependency on government, and other anti-religious, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, and/or anti-American things.)
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article89010987.html

 

USA TODAY
— One month after Pulse, fear not deterring LGBT community – Ryan W. Miller  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBT activity made it clear that they will get rid of you if you do not promote LGBT activity.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/07/12/one-month-after-pulse-fear-not-deterring-lgbt-community/86719774/
— Voices: In Chicago, gun violence defies comprehension – Aamer Madhani
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2016/07/10/voices-chicago-gun-violence-defies-comprehension/86804570/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: The ‘I’ll sue you’ effect  Donald Trump rarely follows through on his libel claims, but threats can be chilling – Nick Penzenstadler  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are discouraged from libeling me and from slandering me because of all the lawsuits that I have filed.  That is why my critics/opponents are only able to recruit operatives and dupes who are judgment proof, that is, they have little or no income or net worth.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/2016/07/11/trump-bill-maher-and-miss-pennsylvania-ll-sue-you-effect/85877342/

 

CBS MIAMI
— Protesters Arrested At Rubio Office (DIERSEN: Are you Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, a gun owner, and/or have your ancestors been in America for a long time?  How soon, if not already, will the following protest at your home: those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/07/11/nightclub-shooting-protesters-arrested-at-rubio-office/

 

OPPOSING VIEWS
— Religious Right Wants Anti-Gay, Pro-Bible GOP Platform – Michael Allen  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois want the Republican Party platform to promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, gambling, abolition of the Second Amendment, race and gender based preference giving, dependency on government, and other anti-religious, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, and/or anti-American things.)
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/religious-right-wants-anti-gay-pro-bible-gop-platform

 

THE BEAST
— Donald Trump’s Platform Committee: Gay Sex Deadlier Than Smoking  The Republican platform committee is peppered with individuals with questionable credibility when it comes to LGBT issues and tax policy: One compared the gay rights movement to the Holocaust, while another said being gay kills at a higher rate than smoking. One even suggested that God is preventing a cure for HIV/AIDS from being found. – Tim Mak  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois want the Republican Party platform to promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, gambling, abolition of the Second Amendment, race and gender based preference giving, dependency on government, and other anti-religious, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, and/or anti-American things.)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/07/12/donald-trump-s-platform-committee-gay-sex-deadlier-than-smoking.html

 

BLOOMBERG
— OUTSTANDING: Openness to Same-Sex Marriage Rejected in Republican Platform – Mark Niquette  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois want the Republican Party platform to promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, gambling, abolition of the Second Amendment, race and gender based preference giving, dependency on government, and other anti-religious, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, and/or anti-American things.)
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-12/openness-to-same-sex-marriage-rejected-in-republican-platform
— Painkiller Abuse Epidemic Awaits a Place on U.S. Party Platforms – Angela Greiling Keane  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois want the Republican Party platform to promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, gambling, abolition of the Second Amendment, race and gender based preference giving, dependency on government, and other anti-religious, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, and/or anti-American things.)
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-12/painkiller-abuse-epidemic-awaits-a-place-on-u-s-party-platforms

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Donald Trump Said Hillary Clinton Would ‘Make a Good President’ in 2008  Kind words for presumptive presidential rival came in a previously unreported clip from ‘Trumped!,’ a syndicated radio feature that aired from 2004 to 2008 – MICHAEL ROTHFELD and  MARK MAREMONT
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-said-hillary-clinton-would-make-a-good-president-in-2008-1468281714
— Hispanics Register to Vote in Record Numbers in Key States  Republican Donald Trump likely faces higher hurdle in some traditional battleground states and even in Arizona – BETH REINHARD  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at Hispanics a) that Republicans have caused all the problems that Hispanics have had, b) that Republicans are causing all the problems that Hispanics are having, and c) that Republicans will forever cause all the problems that Hispanics have.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/hispanics-register-to-vote-in-record-numbers-in-key-states-1468269306
— Ruth Ginsburg’s Victory Lap  The Justice dances on the conservative Court’s political grave. – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors DESPISE IF NOT HATE THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/ruth-ginsburgs-victory-lap-1468279234
— Trump and the Delegates  A court ruling gives an impetus to unbinding GOP convention-goers. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-and-the-delegates-1468279087
— Healing After Dallas, Without Obama  When the president repeatedly assumes the worst about police, he sends a dangerous message. – JASON L. RILEY
http://www.wsj.com/articles/healing-after-dallas-without-obama-1468278417
— Obama and Race Relations  A qualified defense of the president. – JAMES TARANTO  (DIERSEN: Under Obama, America has become dramatically more anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/obama-and-race-relations-1468259312
— Hillary Clinton Is Drawing in the Left’s Last Holdouts  Event with Bernie Sanders comes as more progressive groups back the Democratic candidate – COLLEEN MCCAIN NELSON and PETER NICHOLAS  (DIERSEN: Clinton has made it clear that if elected, she will focus on doing what those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors want her to do.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clinton-is-drawing-in-the-lefts-last-holdouts-1468315800
— Dallas Shooter Purchased Guns Legally, Official Says  Investigation finds purchases were made at gun show or online – DAN FROSCH and  BEN KESLING
http://www.wsj.com/articles/dallas-shooter-purchased-guns-legally-official-says-1468269720

 

THE WEEK
— How white people should think about Black Lives Matter after Dallas – Ryan Cooper  (DIERSEN: Ever increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, if you want to be popular in America, you have to be anti-White.)
http://theweek.com/articles/634787/how-white-people-should-think-about-black-lives-matter-after-dallas

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— No Matter Who’s Paying the Bill, College Is More Expensive Than You Think – Kaitlin Mulhere  (DIERSEN: Because my outstanding parents provided me with room and board in the home in Crete while I attended UIC 1966-1969, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969, I was able to earn/save enough working for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969 to pay for a) all my tuition, books, fees, etc., b) a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, c) a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, d) room and board for three semesters and a summer session at NIU, and to graduate from NIU debt-free in August of 1970.)
http://time.com/money/4383712/college-costs-more-expensive-survey/

 

PROGRESS ILLINOIS
— Chicagoans Return To The Streets For Protests Against Police Brutality – Ellyn Fortino (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) blame police for all the problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have and b) promote hatred against police.)
http://www.progressillinois.com/posts/content/2016/07/11/chicagoans-return-streets-protests-against-police-brutality-video

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— GOP Convention Preview: Trump vs. The Establishment – Lisa Keen  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity want politicians, their operatives, and their dupes to get rid of individuals (like me), organizations (like TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois), companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.  Those who destroyed TAPROOT talked and acted like they were operatives or dupes for those who promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/GOP-Convention-Preview-Trump-vs-The-Establishment/55811.html

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Blacks, Whites Disagree Over Whether There’s A War on Police
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/july_2016/blacks_whites_disagree_over_whether_there_s_a_war_on_police

July 11 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Trump to Host Big-Ticket Fundraiser Tuesday in Chicago  Donald Trump last visited Chicago in the lead-up to the March 15 primary when he canceled a rally at the UIC Pavilion – Tom Schuba  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, anti-Trumps claim victory because the event is being held at an “undisclosed location” to avoid violence by anti-Trumps.  Are you a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain, how soon, if not already, will your township/ward/county party organization meetings be held in undisclosed locations to avoid violence by Democrats?)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Donald-Trump-Fundraiser-Chicago–386332871.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will host a big-ticket fundraiser Tuesday in Chicago, his first campaign trip to the Windy City since his canceled rally at the UIC Pavilion in March erupted in protests and fights. Tickets for the event range from $10,000 to $100,000, according to Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times. The lunch fundraiser will be held at an undisclosed location. Donors making a $10,000 donation to Trump’s campaign will receive a ticket for Tuesday’s lunch, while a $25,000 donation yields two tickets and a photo opportunity. The biggest ticket, $100,000, gets donors access to a VIP roundtable, photo opportunity and two tickets to the lunch. Trump last visited Chicago in the lead-up to the March 15 primary. The divisive billionaire cancelled a rally at the last minute after protesters and supporters clashed at the UIC Pavilion, where the event was scheduled to take place. Nevertheless, Trump won the state’s Republican primary with nearly 39 percent of the vote. Trump’s campaign was short on details about Tuesday’s event, only noting that it was “closed to the press.” The event is being hosted by Trump Victory Illinois finance chairman Ron Gidwitz, a powerful GOP fundraiser in Illinois. Trump’s opponent, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, will host her own big-ticket fundraiser Wednesday in Wilmette. The fundraiser will be hosted by Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts and her wife, Brooke.)
— Hillary Clinton to Host High-Priced Fundraiser in Wilmette Wednesday  Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will attend a high-priced fundraiser in Wilmette Wednesday – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/hillary-clinton-fundraiser-chicago-wilmette-springfield-wednesday-386342791.html

 

ABC7
— HUNDREDS GATHER IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO FOR 3RD DAY OF POLICE SHOOTING PROTESTS – Liz Nagy
http://abc7chicago.com/news/hundreds-gather-for-3rd-day-of-police-shooting-protests/1422446/
— RACE, VIOLENCE KEY ISSUES ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/race-violence-key-issues-on-campaign-trail–/1422533/

 

CBS2
— Latest Round Of Police-Brutality Protests Underway In Downtown Chicago
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/11/latest-round-of-police-brutality-protests-underway-in-downtown-chicago/
— Half-Naked Man Steals Truck, Crashes On LSD, Jumps in Lake
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/11/half-naked-man-steals-truck-crashes-on-lake-shore-drive-jumps-in-lake/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— After (Democrat violence) caused March rally to be canceled, Trump will return to Chicago on Tuesday
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/173025666-story
— Decatur: Man armed with BB gun shot by Illinois police – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/172781520-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump expected to collect $1 million at Chicago campaign fundraiser – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-donald-trump-chicago-fundraiser-met-0712-20160711-story.html
— Shouts of ‘black lives don’t matter’ as high bail set for protester – Steve Schmadeke and Peter Nickeas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-activist-charged-with-hitting-trying-to-disarm-chicago-cop-during-protest-20160711-story.html
— Downtown sit-in marks fifth consecutive day of protesting – Patrick M. O’Connell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-police-protests-0712-20160711-story.html
— Justice Ginsburg’s plunge into politics – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-ginsburg-scalia-trump-clinton-judicial-ethics-0712-jm-20160711-story.html
— Some Americans want a race war. Dallas won’t deliver. – Francis Wilkinson  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at minorities that a) Republicans have caused all the problems that minorities have had, b) Republicans are causing all the problems that minorities have, and c) Republicans will forever cause all the problems that minorities will have.  Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  Democrats are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-dallas-shooting-race-war-20160711-story.html
— Emanuel: ‘Not a binary choice’ between police, protesters – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-protesters-police-met-20160711-story.html
— Donald Trump favors Christie, Pence and Gingrich as he closes in on VP pick – Robert Costa, Philip Rucker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-vice-president-20160711-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Emanuel urges Chicagoans not to retreat into corners after Dallas – Fran Spielman and Jacob Wittich (DIERSEN: By his words and by his actions, Emanuel increasingly makes it clear that he wants Republicans to leave Chicago, and especially Republicans who are Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/emanuel-urges-chicagoans-not-to-retreat-into-corners-after-dallas/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Mary Mitchell demonizes, denigrates, and condemns those who do not demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/mitchell-will-real-america-stand-up-at-gop-convention/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Hillary Clinton to visit Springfield Wednesday – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160711/hillary-clinton-to-visit-springfield-wednesday
WSIL TV
— Sanders to back Clinton. Will supporters follow? – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32419460/sanders-to-back-clinton-will-supporters-follow

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— The unknowable Donald Trump  Sen. Graham: ‘His core principle is self-promotion’ – CNN  (DIERSEN: What is your core principle?  My core principle is helping elect Republican candidates who can and will defend and advance the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Resolution against video gambling.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/the-unknowable-donald-trump

 

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— Rep. Randy Hultgren to attend GOP national convention next week
http://www.kendallcountynow.com/2016/07/11/rep-randy-hultgren-to-attend-gop-national-convention-next-week/a9r47tl/

 

WHEATON PATCH
— Wheaton Ranked Among the Best Suburbs in the State to Live  Niche.com recently released its 2016 Best Suburbs in Illinois list and Wheaton was ranked at No. 14 on the list. – Amie Schaenzer
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/wheaton-ranked-among-best-suburbs-state-live

 

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— Donald Trump Is Making The GOP The Party Of Lincoln Again – DOUG IBENDAHL
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14151

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— BLIND PARTY LOYALTY HAS NO PLACE IN THIS YEAR’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – SCOTT REEDER
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/11/editors-picks/scott-reeder/scott-reeder-trump-or-clinton-how-about-neither/61368/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Auditor General Frank Mautino shall be fined, imprisoned, or both – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/auditor-general-frank-mautino-shall-be-fined-imprisoned-or-both/
— AG claims they lack authority under Open Meetings Act – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/ag-claims-they-lack-authority-under-open-meetings-act/
— Lincoln Way D210- Nancy’s Day Care riddled with violations – Tingley must go! – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/lincoln-way-d210-nancys-day-care-riddled-with-violations-tingley-must-go/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HULTGREN TO ATTEND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CLEVELAND
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/hultgren-to-attend-republican-national-convention-in-cleveland.html
— SURVEY OF 12,000 SMALL BUSINESSES GIVES ILLINOIS AN “F”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/survey-of-12000-small-businesses-gives-illinois-an-f.html
— REPORT: ILLINOIS COURT FEES AND FINES SKYROCKET TO PAY FOR OTHER PROGRAMS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/report-illinois-court-fees-and-fines-skyrocket-to-pay-for-other-programs.html
— VIDEO OF AL SHARPTON RELEASED SCREAMING “OFF THE PIGS”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/video-of-al-sharpton-released-screaming-off-the-pigs.html
— MEET THE POLITICIANS WHO STAND TO GET RICH OFF CHICAGO’S MASSIVE PROPERTY-TAX HIKE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/meet-the-politicians-who-stand-to-get-rich-of-chicagos-massive-property-tax-hike.html
— KIRK AGAIN TRAILS DUCKWORTH IN FUNDRAISING FOR US SENATE BID
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/kirk-again-trails-duckworth-in-fundraising-for-us-senate-bid.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Where do they stand on Trump?
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/11/where-do-they-stand-on-trump/
— New “toy soldiers and tanks” ad
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/11/rate-the-new-toy-soldiers-and-tanks-ad/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Black Lives Matter: Radicals Using Moderates to Help Tear America Apart – DAVID FRENCH
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/437677/black-lives-matter-radical-divisive
— What’s Next for the Never Trump Camp? – John Fund
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/437648/never-trump-delegates-not-bound-convention

 

DAILY CALLER
— White House Petition To Recognize BLM As Terrorist Org. Gains 100,000 Signatures – CHRISTIAN DATOC
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/11/white-house-petition-to-recognize-blm-as-terrorist-org-gains-100000-signatures/
— Are Black People Targeted By Police? Here’s What The Data Says – ALEX PFEIFFER
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/11/are-black-people-targeted-by-police-heres-what-the-data-says/
— First Black Miss Alabama: Dallas Shooter Is A ‘Martyr’ – Blake Neff
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/11/first-black-miss-alabama-dallas-shooter-is-a-martyr-video/
— Black Lives Matter Protester Justifies Violence Against Police In MSNBC Interview – Steve Guest
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/11/black-lives-matter-protester-justifies-violence-against-police-in-msnbc-interview/
— Feds Stumped By 158 Tax Expenditures Worth $1.2 Trillion – Juliegrace Brufke  (DIERSEN: For federal agencies, their top goal has always been hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/11/feds-stumped-by-158-tax-expenditures-worth-1-2-trillion/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Federal agencies can’t identify 158 tax expenditures worth a whopping $1.20 trillion in forgone revenue for Fiscal Year 2015, according to a recent report released by the Government Accountability Office. The findings show the Office of Management and Budget nor the federal agencies have made significant strides to show how the expenditures’ are being utilized toward agency goals.)

 

NEWSMAX
— Kasich Blames Priebus for Trump – Theodore Bunker  (DIERSEN: Who do the anti-Trumps blame for Trump in your precinct (your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain?), in your municipality (the officers of your Republican municipality party organization?), in your township/ward (the officers of your Republican township/ward party organization?), in your county (the officers of your Republican county party organization?), in your congressional district (your representative on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee?), and in Illinois (the IRP officers, the IRP National Committeeman, and the IRP National Committeewoman?)?)
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Kasich-Blames-Priebus-Trump/2016/07/11/id/738052/
— Politico: Trump Has Religious Conservatives Divided – Jason Devaney
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/donald-trump-religious-conservatives/2016/07/11/id/738176/
— Trump in 2008: Hillary Would ‘Make Good President’ – Greg Richter
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-make-good-president/2016/07/11/id/738175/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— THE CLINTONS: NOT JUST CORRUPT BUT LOW CLASS – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/07/11/the-clintons-not-just-corrupt-but-low-class/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Obama Administration Illegally Funded Obamacare With $7 Billion Taxpayer Dollars – MICAIAH BILGER
http://www.lifenews.com/2016/07/11/report-says-obama-administration-illegally-funded-obamacare-with-7-billion-taxpayer-dollars/

 

THE HILL
— Gingrich: Trump VP decision likely Thursday or Friday – Lisa Hagen
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287323-gingrich-trump-vp-decision-coming-thursday-or-friday

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trups say “Republicans Left Wondering If Donald Trump Will Kill The Party Or Just Maim It  The party of Lincoln contemplates how to take the reins from the party of Trump.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-gop-control_us_5782d526e4b0c590f7e9ec0d
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican fail in their efforts to make the Republican Party platform promote LGBTQ activity.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gop-cleveland-platform-lgbt-stance_us_5783ec0ce4b0344d515068ab
— GOP Platform Identifies Pornography As A National Public Health Crisis  As opposed to, say, guns. – Jason Linkins  (DIERSEN: Democrats blame gun crime on guns, “as opposed to, say,” those who use guns to commit crime.  What percent of those who use guns to commit crimes are Democrats?)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/porn-bad-guns-good_us_5783eeeae4b0c590f7ea7a31

 

FOX NEWS INSIDER
— Al Sharpton: NRA Believes 2nd Amendment Is Only for White People
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/07/11/al-sharpton-nra-second-amendment-only-white-people

 

GOPUSA
— BLM supporter throws concrete planter through officer’s window, gets shot and killed
http://www.gopusa.com/blm-supporter-throws-concrete-planter-through-officers-window-gets-shot-and-killed/
— Marchers shut down I-40 bridge at Memphis during Black Lives Matter rally  (DIERSEN: How soon will Democrat marchers shut down a road that you use?)
http://www.gopusa.com/marchers-shut-down-i-40-bridge-at-memphis-during-black-lives-matter-rally/

 

THE HILL
— Trump blasts Clinton: ‘I am the law and order candidate’ – Jesse Byrnes
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287237-trump-i-am-the-law-and-order-candidate
— GOP platform fight gets heated over LGBT rights – Jonathan Easley
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/287271-gop-platform-fight-gets-heated-over-lgbt-rights
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republicans crafting a party platform on Monday argued over religious liberty, gay marriage and LGBT rights, highlighting divisions in the party over social issues. Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Platform Committee, floated in and out of conference rooms at the cavernous Huntington Convention Center to oversee the skirmishes that broke out among delegates over the party’s planks. The most heated exchanges took place in a subcommittee responsible for laying out the GOP platform on social issues. The majority of the panel was made up of hard-line social conservatives such as Family Research Council President Tony Perkins. Perkins and other social conservatives on the panel had a strong enough majority to push through the bulk of the measures they sought. But the Perkins wing was met with vocal opposition from Annie Dickerson, an adviser to billionaire GOP donor Paul Singer, who is a proponent of gay marriage and other issues championed by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Dickerson fumed as her socially liberal proposals went down and the socially conservative measures she opposed sailed through the subcommittee. At one point, Dickerson, who has adopted children, accused others on the committee of “blatant discrimination” over an amendment that would keep publicly funded adoption agencies from giving custody of children to gay couples. “We need children to be adopted, so hooray to the gay community for trying to raise children in a happy and stable home,” Dickerson said. “I object to allowing patent discrimination against gays over the right to adopt. … This is blatant discrimination and should not be in our platform.”  Dickerson lost that battle and essentially every other battle she waged. At times she stared down Perkins and expressed exasperation after votes went against her. “Unbelievable,” she said after the adoption measure passed. The 16-member subcommittee, made up of 13 women and three men, rejected Dickerson’s request to remove language in the platform that “salutes” states like North Carolina for passing controversial bathroom laws that critics say discriminate against transgender people. She protested language that said the party supports “traditional marriage and the families a husband and wife create,” arguing instead for a provision that said children should be “raised in a loving and stable home.”  And she argued against having language in the platform that opposes the Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. “They’re not going to change the ruling,” Dickerson said. “I know it’s hard, but that’s the law of the land.” But Dickerson was overpowered every step of the way, winning only occasional support from a handful of other women on the panel. One delegate cited the Ten Commandments to argue against Dickerson’s proposal to remove language from the platform about how a “mother and father” provide the best environment in which to raise children. “The social code of justice for the last 5,000 years is based on the Ten Commandments, which says ‘mother and father,’ ” the delegate said. “I just don’t think you can dispute that.” Discussions about social issues also sprang up in the subcommittee tasked with developing the party’s economic plank. Ohio delegate David Johnson, who owns a small business in the state, criticized what he characterized as federal government overreach in responding to transgender bathroom laws. “I hope we’re not getting this politically correct crap about transgender bathrooms,” he said during a debate about how to word a business nondiscrimination clause. “Any press person who comes to me and says, do you support that? My answer is no. If we’re telling employers to make provisions for 16 different people—“ “You’d have 16 different bathrooms,” another delegate said. “However, we do support nondiscrimination,” responded Andy Puzder, the chairman of the subcommittee and CEO of CKE Restaurants, which owns the Carl’s Jr. and Hardees brands. Republican Party leaders are working to hammer out a platform that stays true to core conservative principles while also fitting the mold of their unconventional presumptive presidential nominee and the nation’s rapidly changing culture.)

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Indiana bombshell: Democrats up their chance to take the Senate majority – Jennifer Rubin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/07/11/indiana-bombshell-dems-up-their-chance-to-take-the-senate-majority/
— Aren’t more white people than black people killed by police? Yes, but no. – Wesley Lowery
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/07/11/arent-more-white-people-than-black-people-killed-by-police-yes-but-no/

 

USA TODAY
— Republicans open platform hearings, as party prepares to nominate Trump – David Jackson  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs want to destroy the Republican Party. They want the Republican Party platform to promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, abolition of the Second Amendment, race and gender based preference giving, gambling, etc.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/07/11/donald-trump-republican-party-platform-hearings/86937194/

 

WPTZ
— How the GOP is courting John Kasich – CNN
http://www.wptz.com/politics/how-the-gop-is-courting-john-kasich/40458994

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Protests Over Police Shootings Escalate Across U.S.
http://www.wsj.com/video/protests-over-police-shootings-escalate-across-us/F3DE35F1-7EC9-4AC3-BA16-65EC5BE3BB73.html

 

TIME MAGAZINE
— What the GOP Platform Means – Zeke J Miller
http://time.com/4400715/what-the-gop-platform-means/
— Can Donald Trump Really Win These Blue States? – Julissa Higgins
http://time.com/4400216/donald-trump-blue-states/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois  Claim: “I put so many states in play: Michigan being one. Illinois.” — Trump, speaking in late May, a claim he made again last week. Evidence: Illinois hasn’t backed a Republican presidential candidate since 1988. Clinton led Trump by 25 percentage points in a poll in early March. Trump’s own political director is not focusing on the state, and the Republican National Committee has not sent any paid staffers. Advantage: Clinton. The poll is more out-of-date than in some other states, but there’s little evidence things have changed since then.)

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Question Clinton’s Qualifications, Now Rate Trump Equal
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/voters_question_clinton_s_qualifications_now_rate_trump_equal

 

WASHINGTON BLADE
— Draft GOP platform seeks to overturn same-sex marriage ruling – Chris Johnson
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2016/07/11/gop-platform-rejects-supreme-court-decision-sex-marriage/

July 11 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Sharp emotions, further protests deepen nation’s divide over race, policing – Jerry Markon, Fenit Nirappil and Wesley Lowery
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-race-policing-20160710-story.html
— Why CPS’ $200 million in state pension help is on shaky ground
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-cps-illinois-pension-money-rauner-madigan-cullerton-emanuel-20160708-story.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Draft GOP platform drops call for marriage amendment – CNN  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs want to destroy the Republican Party. They want the Republican Party platform to promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, abolition of the Second Amendment, race and gender based preference giving, gambling, etc.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/draft-gop-platform-drops-call-for-marriage-amendment
(FROM THE ARTICLE: And in a major shift, the platform would drop the pursuit of a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman, opting instead to oppose the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage and calling on the matter to be decided by the states. . .The language was shared with members of the Platform Committee by the Republican National Committee at an orientation on Sunday night as the events in Cleveland began. The document will form the basis of discussions for the panel, which will meet this week to adapt the language and vote on a final proposal, which will then go before the full convention next week.)

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— An Illinois business group wants Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that would allow workers to use sick leave for family members’ illnesses. – Cole Lauterbach
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=218396#.V4NtlBF9XHk

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Rep. Smiddy criticizes Rauner agenda at local forum  Lawmakers says stopgap budget not enough to sustain state – RACHEL RODGERS
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/07/10/rep-smiddy-criticizes-rauner-agenda-at-local-forum/ayroqvi/

 

WHEATON PATCH
— Top 10 Subdivisions in Wheaton, IL – July 2016 – Marco Amidei
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/top-10-subdivisions-wheaton-il-july-2016-0

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CRITICIZING HOMOSEXUALITY NOW ‘CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY’?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/criticizing-homosexuality-now-crime-against-humanity.html
— THOUSANDS SIGN PETITION TO CLASSIFY BLACK LIVES MATTER AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/thousands-sign-petition-to-classify-black-lives-matter-as-terrorist-organization.html
— BLACK LIVES MATTER FINANCED BY PROGRESSIVE VANGUARD
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/black-lives-matter-financed-by-progressive-vanguard.html
— OBAMA PUSHES MORE FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF COPS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/obama-pushes-more-federal-oversight-of-cops.html
— THE FEDS EXEMPT THEMSELVES FROM YET ANOTHER LAW
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/the-feds-exempt-themselves-from-yet-another-law.html
— WALSH RESPONDS TO TWEET REACTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/walsh-responds-to-tweet-reaction.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— 64% of Illinois voters support independent redistricting  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, many Democrats, Libertarians, and Greens falsely claim to be Independent. They are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/08/64-of-illinois-voters-support-independent-redistricting-2/

 

GOPUSA
— Are militant black groups inspiring or directing attacks on police?
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12349
Ten more states sue Obama administration over transgender bathroom policy
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12335

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans look to wedge Trump goals into platform  Debates loom on border wall, trade, social issues – Seth McLaughlin
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/10/republican-party-seeks-to-wedge-donald-trump-goals/
— Rudy Giuliani: Black Lives Matter is ‘racist’ and ‘un-American’ – Ben Wolfgang
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/10/rudy-giuliani-former-new-york-city-mayor-black-liv/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump’s GOP foes make a last stand in Cleveland – DAVID M. DRUCKER
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-gop-foes-make-a-last-stand-in-cleveland/article/2596099

 

NEWSMAX
— Newt on GOP’s Mission: We Must Go Into ‘Every Part of America’ – Todd Beamon
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsmax-Tv/Gingrich-GOP-Mission/2016/07/10/id/737981/

 

COLLEGE FIX
— University of Cincinnati now requires applicants pledge commitment to ‘diversity and inclusion’ – WILLIAM NARDI  (DIERSEN: ‘Diversity and inclusion’ is code for getting rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/28105/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Why Race Relations Have Gotten So Much Worse – ROGER L SIMON
https://pjmedia.com/diaryofamadvoter/2016/07/10/why-race-relations-have-gotten-so-much-worse/

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— NEW BLACK PANTHERS at Baton Rouge Rally WITH GUNS: Black Men “Need to Start Killing” – Jim Hoft
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/07/new-black-panthers-arrive-baton-rouge/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Jaun Williams blasts Trump.
http://thehill.com/opinion/juan-williams/287159-juan-williams-trumps-problem-with-women-runs-deep
— Pressure grows on Clinton aides to lose security clearances – Katie Bo Williams
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/287070-pressure-grows-on-clinton-aides-to-lose-security-clearances

 

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote Mexico blast Trump.
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/donald-trump-wall-mexico-energy-225345

 

CNN
— Senate Republicans cash in on donors who aren’t giving to Trump – Teddy Schleifer
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/11/politics/senate-republicans-advantage-cash-advertising/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: CNN blasts Trump.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/11/politics/donald-trump-2016/

 

CBS NEWS
— The GOP convention committee meetings: Here’s what you need to know – KATIANA KRAWCHENKO
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gop-committee-meetings-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Donald Trump Keeps Distance in G.O.P. Platform Fight on Gay Rights – JEREMY W. PETERS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/11/us/politics/donald-trump-republican-party.html
— After Outbreaks of Violence, Donald Trump Strains to Project Leadership – ALEXANDER BURNS and MAGGIE HABERMAN  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote violence oppose Trump.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/us/politics/donald-trump-reaction.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— With spending bills stalled, focus turns to avoiding a shutdown fight this fall – Kelsey Snell
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/with-spending-bills-stalled-focus-turns-to-avoiding-a-shutdown-fight-this-fall/2016/07/10/7a8f6380-46ca-11e6-bdb9-701687974517_story.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Anti-Trump delegates seek veto power over Trump’s vice presidential pick – Leonard Greene
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/anti-trump-delegates-seek-veto-power-vice-presidential-pick-article-1.2706710

 

NEW YORK POST
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg weighs fleeing US if Trump wins – Chris Perez
http://nypost.com/2016/07/11/even-ruth-bader-ginsburg-weighs-fleeing-us-if-trump-wins/
— Obama’s false racism claims are putting cops’ lives in danger – John R. Lott Jr.
http://nypost.com/2016/07/08/obama-should-stop-smearing-cops-by-calling-them-racist/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Police Swipe at Obama Over Tensions  Some law enforcement officials say president has helped sow distrust between police and minorities – FELICIA SCHWARTZ, BYRON TAU and ZUSHA ELINSON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/police-swipe-at-obama-over-tensions-1468195494
— Free College, Dude  Clinton’s offer to millennials: subsidies now, higher taxes later. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/free-college-dude-1468186208

 

MIMMEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— In police encounters, cellphones serve as witness and protection – Sharyn Jackson
http://www.startribune.com/in-police-encounters-cellphones-serve-as-witness-and-protection/386227821/

 

COLUMBUS DISPATCH
— John Kasich says he’s not obligated to help Donald Trump win Ohio  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. To not help elect Trump a) is to help elect Clinton and b) is to leave the Republican Party.  Of course, needless-to-say, if you leave the Republican Party, you should not seek or hold any kind of government office or political office as a Republican.)
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/07/11/Ohio-politics-now-john-kasich-says-not-obliged-to-help-donald-trump.html

 

THE WEEK
— How a Donald Trump rout could lead to immigration reform in 2017 – Paul Waldman  (DIERSEN: If Clinton wins, the Democrats and the RINOs will officially surrender America to Mexico and then to all the other countries in the world.  They will officially take jobs, etc. away from Republicans and give those jobs, etc. to citizens of Mexico and to citizens of all the other foreign countries in the world.)
http://theweek.com/articles/634824/how-donald-trump-rout-could-lead-immigration-reform-2017

 

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— College and the New Class Divide  Contrary to college standing as an open thoroughfare for Americans wanting to improve their lives, it has become a gated toll road primarily available to those from middle-class and upper-class families, argues Jeffrey J. Williams. (DIERSEN: Neither of my outstanding parents attended college.  My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma.  My mother never attended high school.  Nevertheless, my critics/opponents shout that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and that I have always been privileged.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2016/07/11/how-college-helping-create-class-divide-america-essay
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Those who have gone to college beget those who go to college: if your parents didn’t go to college, you are much more likely to work at or near minimum wage. Only about 9 percent of those from the lowest quartile of wealth complete college degrees, whereas about three-quarters from the top quartile do. A key impediment has been the exponential rise of tuition prices since the 1970s, at several times the rate of inflation, correlated with the reduction of public support, which in turn has brought the steep increase in student debt and student work hours.)

July 10 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Marchers condemning police shootings enter Taste of Chicago, clog downtown – William Lee , Nereida Moreno and Grace Wong
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-police-protests-0710-20160709-story.html
— Amid a cascade of tragedies, a toxic political culture persists – Karen Tumulty  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use every tragedy to further demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-tragedies-toxic-political-culture-20160709-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors argue that “Police are safer under Obama than they have been in decades.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-analysis-police-safer-under-obama-20160709-story.html
— Panel: No easy answers to stopping gun violence – David Sharos
http://www.chicagotribune.com/ct-nvs-naperville-react-dallas-gun-violence-st-0710-20160709-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Protesters clog Loop to mark deaths at cops’ hands of black men – Mitchell Armentrout
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/black-lives-matter-activists-gather-at-millennium-park/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Richard Parker blames us all for the Dallas massacre.
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20160710/281831463063958
— After Dallas, we need not be at odds with each other – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Democrats do everything that they can to put those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AT ODDS WITH THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-after-dallas-we-need-not-be-at-odds-with-each-other/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— What Chicago’s top corporate and litigation lawyers charge – CLAIRE BUSHEY
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160709/ISSUE01/160709868/what-chicagos-top-corporate-and-litigation-lawyers-charge

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Number of state employees with six-figure salaries drops slightly in 2015 – Doug Finke  (DIERSEN: When did you first earn $100,000 in today’s dollars?  For me, it was 1989 when I was 41 years old.  In my defense, I had worked for GAO for almost 10 years and for IRS for almost 9 years.  I had become a licensed CPA in 1982, a Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and a CPA in 1979.  I had earned a master’s degree in accounting in 1980, an MBA in 1976, and a bachelor’s degree in management in 1970.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160709/number-of-state-employees-with-six-figure-salaries-drops-slightly-in-2015
— Union wins round 1, but it’s not the whole fight – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160709/statehouse-insider-union-wins-round-1-but-its-not-whole-fight
— Davis says Trump meeting went well – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20160709/bernard-schoenburg-davis-says-trump-meeting-went-well
— Some Illinois State Fair exhibitors aren’t in it for the money – David Blanchette  (DIERSEN: What are you “in it for the money?”  My serving as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor costs me 10+ hours each and every day and many thousands of dollars every year for newspaper subscription, internet, and other expenses.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160709/some-illinois-state-fair-exhibitors-arent-in-it-for-money

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Atop Dems’ hit list, Kirk is running hard – Jim Dey  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who advise Kirk to dump conservatives, that is, to dump Republicans, to win?)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2016-07-10/jim-dey-atop-dems-hit-list-kirk-running-hard.html
— Demonizing Trump supporters – AP  (DIERSEN: If you are offered a bribe to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump supporters, how will you react?  If you are threatened if you don’t demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump supporters, how will you react?  Anti-Trump leaders have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/guest-commentary/2016-07-10/demonizing-trump-supporters.html
— There is no end in sight for contract talks with the state’s largest union. – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-07-10/no-impasse.html

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Lawmakers Growing Impatient With Mautino – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=218317#.V4IhuRF9XHk

 

THE SOUTHERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Daryl Ice of Benton promotes Islam.  Islam is more like a political party or a country without borders than a religion. Ask Ice how many Americans have been killed since September 11, 2001 by Muslims to advance Islam.)
http://thesouthern.com/news/opinion/editorial/guest/voice-of-the-reader-guilt-by-association-isn-t-right/article_8caf6e76-c809-5859-8081-d927510a6bb1.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Democrat John Bartman Running for Jack Franks’ Seat – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/07/09/john-bartman/

 

BREITBART
— Hugh Hefner Declares Victory in Sexual War Against Republicans – JOEL B. POLLAK
http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2016/07/10/hugh-hefner-declares-victory-sexual-war-republicans/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— PENTAGON’S TRANSGENDER POLICY STEAMROLLS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY  ‘Americans need to know the extreme implications of this policy’
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/pentagons-transgender-policy-steamrolls-religious-liberty/#!

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump’s logical VP choice is Jeff Sessions – Mike Stopa
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2016/07/trumps_logical_vp_choice_is_jeff_sessions.html

 

CAMPUS REFORM
— Poll: Even minorities oppose affirmative action – Marlo Safi
http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=7820

 

THE HILL
— GOP convention organizers tighten security plans amid fears – Rebecca Savransky and Ben Kamisar (DIERSEN: Protestors are anti-police, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/286933-gop-convention-organizers-tighten-security-plans-amid-safety-fears

 

POLITICO
— Why Paul Ryan won’t accept — or dismiss — Donald Trump  Ryan has spent years laying the groundwork for a second Reagan revolution. Is the country ready? – Danny Vinik and Darren Samuelsohn
http://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2016/07/why-paul-ryan-wont-accept-or-dismiss-donald-trump-000159
— Christie builds his case for Trump’s VP  Trenton insiders are convinced the governor is auditioning for a spot on the GOP ticket. But he probably doesn’t need to. – Matt Friedman
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/chris-christie-donald-trump-vp-225332
— Mexico’s president: ‘No way’ we’d pay for a wall – Kristen East  (DIERSEN: Constructively, Mexico and its citizens, many of whom are in America illegally, have declared war on America.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/mexico-president-wall-trump-225340

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Heal Discord?  2016 Candidates Are Seen as a Main Source of It – Patrick Healy  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats urge those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/us/politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton.html
— Public Schools? To Kansas Conservatives, They’re ‘Government Schools’ – JULIE BOSMAN  (DIERSEN: I did not attend a government school until I was almost 14 years old in 1962.  My outstanding parents sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/us/schools-kansas-conservatives.html
— Obama on Dallas: No Reprise of ’60s Racial Strife – MARK LANDLER and MICHAEL D. SHEAR  (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 when I was 31 years old because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job, BUT IF I WAS 31 YEARS OLD TODAY, GAO WOULD NOT HIRE ME.  IRS hired me in 1971 when I was 22 years old because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job, BUT IF I WAS 22 YEARS OLD TODAY, IRS WOULD NOT HIRE ME. The Post Office hired me in 1966 when I was 18 years old because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job, BUT IF I WAS 18 YEARS OLD TODAY, THE POST OFFICE WOULD NOT HIRE ME.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/us/politics/dallas-shooting-obama-race-relations.html
— The Paradox of Disclosure  Revealing your bias often makes others more likely to take your advice. – Gray Matter  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the following in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who fail to disclose: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/opinion/sunday/the-paradox-of-disclosure.html
— Donald Trump Keeps Distance in G.O.P. Platform Fight on Gay Rights – JEREMY W. PETERS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/11/us/politics/donald-trump-republican-party.html
— The Clinton Contamination – Maureen Dowd
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/opinion/sunday/the-clinton-contamination.html
— Is the Islamic State Unstoppable? – HASSAN HASSAN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/opinion/is-the-islamic-state-unstoppable.html
— How Wall Street Bro Talk Keeps Women Down – SAM POLK
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/opinion/sunday/how-wall-street-bro-talk-keeps-women-down.html
— After ‘Brexit’ Vote, Immigrants Feel a Town Turn Against Them – KIMIKO DE FREYTAS-TAMURA  (DIERSEN: My wife and I have lived in Wheaton since 1978.  I should write a book about those in Wheaton, their operatives, and their dupes who continue to viciously demonize me, to viciously denigrate me, and to viciously condemn me as being a newcomer.  They would love it.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/world/europe/brexit-immigrants-great-britain-eu.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— OUTSTANDING: Republicans join Trump in denouncing ‘sanctuary cities’ – Mary Kay Linge
http://nypost.com/2016/07/10/republicans-join-trump-in-denouncing-sanctuary-cities/

 

CHARLOTTE POST
— Trump, Republican Party confuse outreach efforts with pandering  Identity politics is already part of campaigning – Raynard Jackson  (DIERSEN: Who are the conservatives in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  Who is reaching out to them?  I should write a book about “Republican” activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Gen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who do everything that they can to get rid of conservatives.  They talk and act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs.  One could argue that the Illinois Democrat Party treats conservatives better than the Illinois Republican Party does.)
http://www.thecharlottepost.com/news/2016/07/10/opinion/trump-republican-party-confuse-outreach-efforts-with-pandering/

 

TENNESSEAN
— Trump’s flaws give cover to Clinton’s vulnerabilities – Saritha Prabhu  (DIERSEN: Who stresses your flaws and your vulnerabilities? The following stress my flaws and my vulnerabilities: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.  I should write a book about the aforesaid.)
http://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/columnists/2016/07/10/trumps-flaws-give-cover-clintons-vulnerabilities/86783166/

 

PHILLY
— Wharton alums: Outraged that Trump links them to his ‘prejudice and intolerance’ – Chris Mondics  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents would shout that they could get thousands if not millions of signatures from IIT, Roosevelt, DePaul, Becker CPA Review, Loyola, NIU, UIC, Crete-Monee High School, Hope Lutheran Grade School, and Trinity Lutheran Grade School alumni and students on a letter that would demonize, denigrate, and condemn me far stronger than the anti-Trump Wharton letter. Further, my critics/opponents would shout that they could get thousands if not millions of signatures from my GAO, IRS, Firestone Stores, University Plaza Dormitory, Chrysler, Post Office, John’s Sinclair, Thrall Car, Flossmoor County Club, and S.S. Kresges superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinate on a letter that would demonize, denigrate, and condemn me far stronger than the anti-Trump Wharton letter.  Further, my critics/opponents would shout that they could get thousands if not millions of signatures from past and present Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, etc. members, employees, etc. on a letter that would demonize, denigrate, and condemn me far stronger than the anti-Trump Wharton letter.  Further, my critics/opponents would shout that they could get thousands if not millions of signatures from activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, voters, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois on a letter that would demonize, denigrate, and condemn me far stronger than the anti-Trump Wharton letter.)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20160710_Wharton_alums__Outraged_that_Trump_links_them_to_his__prejudice_and_intolerance_.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some 500 alumni and students at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School have signed a letter rebuking Donald Trump for “xenophobia, sexism, racism, and other forms of bigotry that you have actively and implicitly endorsed in your campaign.”  Trump, a Wharton graduate and the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has spoken glowingly of his experience at the renowned business school. Two of his children also studied there. It was not clear to what extent Wharton graduates and students writ large are dismayed by Trump’s candidacy and his affiliation with the school. While the letter had more than 500 signatories as of Saturday, Wharton itself claims to have about 94,000 alumni from 152 countries.)

 

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP AND BREXIT: ARE POLITICAL PARTIES A THING OF THE PAST? – CHRIS BARKER
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-and-brexit-are-political-parties-thing-past-478666

 

CARE2
— What Exactly Is White Privilege? Here Are 7 Examples – Kevin Mathews  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, Whites are viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned as being racists, bigots, and even worse things.  All during the almost 30 years that I worked for the federal government, my superiors were under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians a) to give preference to their non-White employees and b) to get rid of their White employees.)
http://www.care2.com/causes/what-exactly-is-white-privilege-here-are-7-examples.html

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Disagree with Decision Not to Indict Clinton
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/july_2016/most_disagree_with_decision_not_to_indict_clinton

July 9 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Protestors allowed into ‘Taste’
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/09/chicago-protesters-will-try-to-shut-down-the-taste-of-chicago-today/

 

NBC5
— Protesters Attempt to ‘Shut Down’ the Taste of Chicago
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Protesters-Attempt-to-Shut-Down-the-Taste-of-Chicago-386144071.html

 

ABC7
— POLICE BRUTALITY PROTESTERS GATHER AT TASTE OF CHICAGO – Evelyn Holmes
http://abc7chicago.com/news/police-brutality-protesters-gather-at-taste-of-chicago/1420574/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Couple starts building Trump’s border wall, send bill to Mexican president
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/172262065-story

— Democratic party platform calls for $15 minimum wage in win for Sanders  (DIERSEN: When you first earned $15/hour in today’s dollars, what job requirements did you have to meet?  For me, they included a) passing an employment test, b) having a high school diploma, c) having a driver’s license, d) passing a background check, e) passing a truck driving test, f) passing a physical examination, g) being available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and full-time during the summers, h) owning a vehicle to make deliveries from, i) having a good driving record, j) etc.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/172210851-story

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Why become a cop? – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-dallas-police-kass-0710-20160708-column.html
— 6 more women come forward alleging sexual harassment by Fox News CEO Roger Ailes – Stephen Battaglio
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-sexual-harassment-fox-news-roger-ailes-20160709-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Obama asks Americans not to fear a return to a dark past – AP  (DIERSEN: Are you a White male Republican?  How old are you?  How long have your ancestors been in America?  Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a White male Republican, the older that you are and the longer that your ancestors have been in America, a) the more that you benefited from their discrimination against minorities and against women, a) the more that you should pay the price of affirmative action, diversity, and inclusion, and c) the sooner that you should be gotten rid of.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/obama-this-has-been-a-tough-week-but-america-isnt-as-divided/
— Illinois state agency urges foster parents to take in LGBT youth  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, if you do not promote LGBT activity, Democrats and RINOs get rid of you.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/illinois-state-agency-urges-foster-parents-to-take-in-lgbt-youth/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There are an estimated 25,000 homeless youths in Illinois in any given year, according to the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and the Illinois Department of Human Service. Nationally, as many as 40 percent of homeless youth identify as LGBT, according to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Researchers attribute the disproportionate figures to factors such as family rejection, employment discrimination and mental health problems caused by stigmatization and discrimination.)
— Casino owners jump on video-gambling bandwagon – Chris Fusco  (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice. If you promote gambling, you promote vice.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/the-watchdogs-casino-owners-jump-on-video-gambling-bandwagon/
— It’s time for us all to stand with the police – Mary Mitchell
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/mitchell-its-time-for-us-to-stand-with-the-police/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Apple, Microsoft, HP among companies shunning GOP convention – AP  (DIERSEN: Companies that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors shun Trump.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160709/business/307099983/
— Protesters nationwide denounce police shootings of blacks – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160709/news/307099989/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Daily Herald promotes gambling.  Gambling is a vice.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160709/discuss/160709155/
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: Thank you, Grand Victoria: The Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino sent $3.21 million to Kane County, of which $897,239 will be given to local groups, nonprofits and towns seeking assistance. All 59 applicants couldn’t be accommodated, but at least 40 could. We’re happy for all of them and for those they serve.)

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— For Chicago schools, the biggest test is ahead – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160709/ISSUE07/307099999/for-chicago-schools-the-biggest-test-is-ahead

 

HERALD NEWS
— Morris’ David Welter named state representative for 75th district  Welter chosen to take seat vacated by John Anthony – HEIDI LITCHFIELD
http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/07/09/morris-david-welter-named-state-representative-for-75th-district/a7pfx0m/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Gingrich ‘actively lobbying’ to be Trump’s VP, source says  ‘I would feel compelled to serve the country’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/gingrich-actively-lobbying-to-be-trumps-vp-source-says
— Jenner to attend LGBT event during GOP convention  Jenner has no plans to attend convention – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/jenner-to-attend-lgbt-event-during-gop-convention

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Johns Hopkins Psychiatrist: Transgender is ‘Mental Disorder;’ Sex Change ‘Biologically Impossible’ –  Michael W. Chapman
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/johns-hopkins-psychiatrist-transgender-mental-disorder-sex-change-biologically-impossible/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Hillary: ‘All Of Us’ Are Racist – Christian Datoc  (DIERSEN: Hillary is in trouble with the Democrats because ever-increasingly, Democrats shout that only Republicans are racists.)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/08/hillary-all-of-us-are-racist-video/

 

THE BLAZE
— Bill O’Reilly Calls Black Lives Matter a ‘Hate America Group’ – Carly Hoilman
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/09/bill-oreilly-calls-black-lives-matter-a-hate-america-group/
— Megyn Kelly Asks Dallas Reverend If He Regrets Shouting ‘God D**n White America!’ Ahead of Police Slayings – Carly Hoilman
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/09/megyn-kelly-asks-dallas-reverend-if-he-regrets-shouting-god-dn-white-america-ahead-of-police-slayings/
— Clinton Says Americans ‘Must Not Vilify Police Officers’ in Wake of Deadly Dallas Ambush – Tre Goins-Phillips  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors VILIFY those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/09/clinton-says-americans-must-not-vilify-police-officers-in-wake-of-deadly-dallas-ambush/

 

GOPUSA
— In wake of dead police officers, Black Lives Matter continues to agitate
http://www.gopusa.com/in-wake-of-dead-police-officers-black-lives-matter-continues-to-agitate/
— Dallas sniper followed black militant groups, sent home from Afghanistan
http://www.gopusa.com/dallas-sniper-followed-black-militant-groups-sent-home-from-afghanistan/
— Georgia man lures cop with 911 call, shoots him
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12307

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— COLLEGE GOES BERSERK OVER TRUMP SLOGAN ON WHITEBOARDS  ‘Make America Great Again’ messages called ‘racialized, targeted attacks’ – GARTH KANT
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/college-goes-berserk-over-trump-slogan-on-whiteboards/#!

 

BARBWIRE
— RACISM CAN COME IN ALL SKIN COLORS – BRYAN FISCHER  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, Democrat superiors, Democrat coworkers, and Democrat subordinates in the federal government glorified and praised minorities and hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that only Whites can be racist and b) that if you disagreed with that, they would get rid of you.)
http://barbwire.com/2016/07/09/racism-can-come-skin-colors/#

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— Pastor Says Iowa Law Threatens His Right to Teach the Bible in His Church – Leah Jessen
http://dailysignal.com/2016/07/06/pastor-says-state-law-threatens-his-right-to-teach-the-bible-in-his-church/

 

CHRISTIAN NEWS TODAY
— Donald Trump Calls Out Republican Detractors
http://christiannewstoday.com/mundo/donald-trump-calls-out-republican-detractors/17445

 

NEWSMAX
— Opinion Savvy/Newsmax Poll: Majority Want Gingrich as Trump VP – Sandy Fitzgerald
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Poll-Newt-Gingrich-VP-Trump/2016/07/09/id/737878/
— Huckabee: People Who Don’t Back Trump Should Stay off His Stage – Sandy Fitzgerald
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Huckabee-Trump-RNC-GOP/2016/07/09/id/737895/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Anti-Trump forces seek to pick VP nominee – JOEL GEHRKE
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/report-anti-trump-forces-seek-to-pick-vp-nominee/article/2596066

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say that “GOP angst grows over Trump.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/287091-gop-angst-grows-over-trump
— Anti-Trump delegates maneuver to pick VP at convention – Jessie Hellmann
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287131-anti-trump-delegates-plot-vp-scheme

 

CNN
— Despite Trump pledge, Fallin won’t guarantee platform changes on abortion – Sophie Tatum
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/09/politics/donald-trump-mary-fallin-gop-platform-on-abortion/
— Obama says U.S. ‘not as divided as some have suggested’ – Kevin Liptak  (DIERSEN: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors INCREASINGLY DOMINATE AMERICA AND FOCUS ON DIVIDING EVERYONE AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/09/politics/obama-says-u-s-not-as-divided-as-some-have-suggested/index.html

 

REUTERS
— U.S. labor market nearing full strength, but Fed seen wanting more – ANN SAPHIR  (DIERSEN: Because many millions of American citizens are unemployed, underemployed, or have given up looking for work, it is extremely insulting to say “U.S. labor market nearing full strength.”)
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-fed-employment-idUSKCN0ZO205

 

WASHINGTON BLADE
— Jenner headed to Cleveland for Republican National Convention – Chris Johnson
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2016/07/09/jenner-attend-republican-national-convention/

July 9 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Illinois Politicians React to Dallas Shooting  “As a country and as a city we can never accept acts of violence anywhere, at any time, against anyone, for any reason,” Mayor Emanuel said in a statement. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Illinois-Lawmakers-React-to-Dallas-Shooting-386040521.html

 

ABC7
— EX-REP. JOE WALSH DEFENDS ‘WATCH OUT OBAMA’ TWEET AFTER DALLAS SHOOTING – CHARLES THOMAS
http://abc7chicago.com/news/ex-congressman-defends-watch-out-obama-tweet-after-dallas-shooting/1419126/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FROM PAGE: Dallas police killer was loner, followed black militants – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/dallas-police-killer-was-loner-followed-black-militants/
— Gene Lyons: Another Clinton ‘scandal’ flops – GENE LYONS  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs always hint/imply/argue/shout that a) Republicans should be held to higher standards and b) Democrats and RINOs should be held to lower standards.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/gene-lyons-another-clinton-scandal-flops/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— New voter precincts in DuPage County expected to ease heavy turnout for fall election – Gary Gibula  (DIERSEN: My Milton Township Precinct 9 no longer having a polling place within its borders has discouraged voter turnout.  Nevertheless, for the March 15, 2016 primary election, with 40% Republican turnout, it had the 13th highest Republican turnout of Milton Township’s 124 precincts.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-dupage-increasing-precincts-growth-st-0710-20160708-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Election officials say they hope the addition of new precincts in Naperville and throughout most of DuPage County will shorten wait times when voters go to the polls this fall. At the same time, the number of polling places has been reduced in a cost-cutting measure. The city of Naperville straddles Lisle and Naperville townships. Sixteen new precincts have been created in Lisle Township, bringing the total to 114. Naperville Township’s 87 voter precincts include 18 that have been newly created. Throughout DuPage County, 113 new precincts were added, bringing the total to 859 precincts.)
— Judge tosses Naperville highway commissioner’s road budget lawsuit – Genevieve Bookwalter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-judge-tosses-township-road-budget-lawsuit-st-0710-20160708-story.html
— Appeals court orders release of Chicago police disciplinary records – Steve Schmadeke  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty.  Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents side with my Democrat superiors in the federal government against me.  If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents would hint/imply/argue/shout that GAO took the following disciplinary actions against me and that they approve of those actions: a) forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, b) always ranked me in the lower half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, c) never promoted me beyond GS-13, d) kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and d) forced me to take an $18,459 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.  That IRS took the following disciplinary actions against me and that they approve of those actions: a) never promoted me beyond GS-12, b) disallowed my education deductions, and c) disallowed my partial day per diem claims.  That the Post Office took the following disciplinary actions against me and that they approve of those actions: a) forced me to resign in 1969 when I was 20 years old and b) disallowed my sick leave requests.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-police-union-discipline-ruling-met-20160708-story.html
— Clinton nod in sight, Sanders still seeking Democratic platform changes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democratic-platform-sanders-clinton-20160708-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— How to get involved in new Wheaton alumni association – Jessica Cilella  (DIERSEN: What high school did you graduate from and in what year?  I graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1966.  One could argue that if want say that someone is a success or a failure, you have to consider the high school that they graduated from and when they graduated.  What was their class rank?  What percent of their classmates earned college degrees?  How successful in life were their classmates?  How many of them made it into the upper 1%, upper 5%, upper 10%, upper 15%, upper 20%, etc.?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160708/news/160709186/

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRATS
— Kirk again trails Duckworth in fundraising for US Senate bid – AP  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: If Kirk loses to Duckworth, who will Kirk and his supporters blame?  ANSWER: Those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.bnd.com/latest-news/article88530982.html

 

BLOOMINGTONPANTAGRAPH
— Kinzinger in political pickle over Trump – Steve Vogel
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/vogel-kinzinger-in-political-pickle-over-trump/article_21f6f1f9-dd8f-58c1-8f47-a0f9e129f0d0.html

 

QUAD CITY ONLINE
— BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois medical marijuana sales reach $2.57 million in June – AP
http://www.qconline.com/news/illinois/illinois-medical-marijuana-sales-reach-million-in-june/article_bcba47b4-4528-11e6-8596-93075d22d378.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— State Politicians React To Dallas Shootings – JORDAN ABUDAYYEH
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/state-politicians-react-to-dallas-shootings-07-09-2016

 

STATELINE
— “Who can heal America?  Paul Ryan: ‘Long month for America’ – CNN
http://www.mystateline.com/news/who-can-heal-america

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Origin of Trump’s hats questioned – AP
http://herald-review.com/business/national-and-international/origin-of-trump-s-hats-questioned/article_9e689dee-799e-588c-8591-64b7e87cd217.html

 

SOUTHERN
— College-educated whites put hole in Trump coalition – BILL BARROW  (DIERSEN: Are you a college-educated White?  I am.)
http://thesouthern.com/news/national/government-and-politics/college-educated-whites-put-hole-in-trump-coalition/article_c2c74f33-d055-59a2-bb54-d83aa0663092.html

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS

— NIU – Rule of Law no longer applies! – Kirk Allen

http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/niu-rule-of-law-no-longer-applies/

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— GOP leaders: Whites unaware of challenges facing black Americans  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, anti-Whites and anti-Republicans will use this to further demonize, to further denigrate, and to further condemn rank-and-file Republicans as being racists and as being even worse things.)
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/dallas-shooting/newt-gingrich-marco-rubio-speak-about-recent-shootings

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— MUSLIM RADICALS POISED TO EXPLOIT U.S. RACIAL TENSIONS  Black nationalists, Nation of Islam influenced Dallas cop killer
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/muslim-radicals-poised-to-exploit-u-s-racial-tensions/#!
— WAR ON COPS? OFFICERS SHOT IN 4 STATES  ‘Sad day for law enforcement’ as police departments ‘bombarded with threats’
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/war-on-cops-officers-shot-in-4-states/#!

 

CHRISTIAN NEWS TODAY
— ‘I’m going to make you proud,’ Trump tells Republican lawmakers
http://christiannewstoday.com/business/im-going-to-make-you-proud-trump-tells-republican-lawmakers/16515
— Trump has tense meeting with Senate Republicans, calls Illinois’ Kirk ‘a loser’
http://christiannewstoday.com/science/trump-has-tense-meeting-with-senate-republicans-calls-illinois-kirk-a-loser-5/16821
— Trump Clashes With Arizona GOP Senator Jeff Flake in Closed-Door Meeting  (DIERSEN: Who have you clashed with?  I have clashed with the following: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://christiannewstoday.com/usa/trump-clashes-with-arizona-gop-senator-in-closed-door-meeting-2/15385

 

THE HILL
— American anger boils over – Niall Stanage  (DIERSEN: Those who are anti-police, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors WANT EVERYONE TO BE ANGRY AT those who are policemen, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/news/287093-american-anger-boils-over

 

CBS NEWS
— Republicans to consider softening party’s official language on LGBT – JACQUELINE ALEMANY  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBT activity a) have always worked the hardest to destroy the Republican Party, b) are working the hardest to destroy the Republican Party, and c) will always work the hardest to destroy the Republican Party.)
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/moderate-republicans-propose-softening-official-gop-position-on-lgbt/

 

ABC NEWS RADIO
— House Republican Says President Obama Has Contributed To Hostility Against Police
http://www.wbal.com/article/175368/3/house-republican-says-president-obama-has-contributed-to-hostility-against-police

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Political Orphans Independents, now a plurality of American voters, have no convention to call their own. So I went online looking for a party hookup. – Timothy Egan (DIERSEN: I should write a book about why conservatives like me do not want to be Republican Precinct Committeemen in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. Conservatives in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois look at how the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and the Illinois Republican Party treat conservatives like me.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/opinion/campaign-stops/the-political-orphans.html
— How Trump Can Save the G.O.P.  Conservatives should thank him for exposing the party’s real problems. – SAM TANENHAUS  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about “Republicans” in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors. The aforesaid focus on getting rid of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/opinion/campaign-stops/how-trump-can-save-the-gop.html
— How Mrs. Clinton Would Pay Tuition Bills – Editorial  (DIERSEN: How did your tuition bills get paid? I paid my 1966-1968 UIC and 1969-1970 NIU tuition bills with money that earned delivering mail for the Park Forest Post Office. I paid my 1972-1976 Loyola tuition bills with money that earned working for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights and for IRS. I paid my 1976-1980 DePaul tuition bills with money that earned working for IRS and for GAO.  I paid my 1992-1997 IIT tuition bills with money that earned working for GAO.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/09/opinion/how-mrs-clinton-would-pay-tuition-bills.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Could Donald Trump lose the millennial vote to Gary Johnson? – Aaron Blake  (DIERSEN: What percent of millennials a) smoke pot or b) want to smoke pot legally?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/09/could-donald-trump-lose-the-millennial-vote-to-gary-johnson/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Republicans accuse Obama of pushing gun control agenda after Dallas shootings – CHRISTINE RUSHTON
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-trailguide-updates-republicans-accuse-obama-of-pushing-his-1467986380-htmlstory.html
— Democrats call for $15 federal minimum wage in platform – CHRIS MEGERIAN  (DIERSEN: When you first earned $15/hour in today’s dollars, what job requirements did you have to meet?  For me, it was a) passing an employment test, b) having a high school diploma, c) having a driver’s license, d) passing a background check, e) passing a truck driving test, f) passing a physical examination, g) being available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and full-time during the summers, h) owning a vehicle to make deliveries from, i) having a good driving record, j) etc.)
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-trailguide-updates-1468036201-htmlstory.html

 

USA TODAY
— Black Lives Matter: Don’t blame movement for Dallas police ambush – Aamer Madhani
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/07/08/black-lives-matter-dont-blame-movement-dallas-police-ambush/86866014/

 

ABC LOS ANGELES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Mexico encourages its citizens to go to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally, that is, Mexico encourages its citizens in invade America, that is, Mexico declares war on America.  If you side with Mexico, you are anti-American.
http://abc7.com/news/mexicos-foreign-minister-meets-with-undocumented-students-in-east-la/1419837/

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Pot Sales in Washington State Top $1 Billion – Denver Nicks  (DIERSEN: Those who want to destroy America promote pot.)
http://time.com/money/4398213/pot-sales-washington/

 

THE NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s attempt for Republican unity failed.”
http://nation.com.pk/international/09-Jul-2016/trump-s-attempt-for-republican-unity-failed

 

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors want Blacks in Chicago to blame their problems on police.)
http://www.peoplesworld.org/after-police-shootings-chicagoans-demand-accountability/

July 8 Morning Edition

HERALD & REVIEW
— Gov. Rauner calls Dallas police shootings ‘outrageous’ – AP
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/gov-rauner-calls-dallas-police-shootings-outrageous/article_4dbd83d6-0ca3-5e5d-aaf0-c529c2f16e4e.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Hillary Clinton disqualifies herself – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-hillary-clinton-emails-comey-kass-0708-20160707-column.html
— Illinois lawmakers got paid this week — for April – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rauner-munger-madigan-illinois-lawmaker-paychecks-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Zorn and other anti-Trumps argue that “Clinton’s email scandal is far, far, far from a voter deal-breaker.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-hillary-clinton-voter-loyalty-email-scandal-zorn-perspec-0708-md-20160707-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps argue that “Really, America. It’s OK to sit out this election.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-sit-out-this-election-clinton-trump-perspec-0708-20160708-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PHOTO: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Monee mayor known for temper outbreaks – Erin Gallagher  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have worked the hardest to make me lose my temper. So far, they have failed.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-monee-mayor-met-20160707-story.html
— Don’t compare police shootings to black-on-black crime – Bloomberg  (DIERSEN: Democrats run America. Nevertheless, sooner or later, Democrats blame all crime on Republicans.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-philando-castile-alton-sterling-police-shootings-black-men-20160707-story.html
— That MBA is totally worth it, according to a Facebook-employee-turned-comedian – Ally Marotti  (DIERSEN: I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 when I was 27 years old.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-paul-ollinger-facebook-comedy-bsi-20160705-story.html
— Naperville Township roads lawsuit in court Friday – Genevieve Bookwalter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-naperville-township-lawsuit-update-st-0706-20160706-story.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: DuPage board allows candidacy, denies one – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Police: 5 officers dead, 6 hurt in Dallas protest shooting – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/shots-fired-dallas-protest-fatal-police-shootings/
— Kirk on Trump: ‘Eastern, privileged, wealthy bully’ – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/kirk-trump-is-a-privileged-bully/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Mistake for race to matter in college admissions  Positive quotas for one or more groups mean negative quotas for others. – Michael Barone  (DIERSEN: Many, if not most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes reject the equal opportunity (no race or gender preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-discrimination-by-race-will-continue-on-college-campuses/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Toking up while working out: Pair plan gym allowing pot use – AP  (DIERSEN: Those who are anti-religious, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, and/or anti-American promote pot.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160706/business/307069849/
— Wheaton event offers assistance to veterans in need – Jessica Cilella  (DIERSEN: My nastier Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government hinted/implied/argued/shouted that because I avoided the draft, someone less fortunate than me was drafted and then killed or severely injured in Vietnam.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160708/news/160709241/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Law firms try for smooth succession with age, term limits – CLAIRE BUSHEY  (DIERSEN: Non-veteran White males who are seeking a job with the federal government should be advised that except for rare exceptions, a) the longer that you are a federal employee, the less likely that private sector employers will hire you, b) your career will be wasted and you will be gotten rid of if you do not make GS-13 ($92,632) by age 25, GS-14 ($109,463) by age 30, GS-15 ($128,759) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service ($160,300) by age 40, c) you will be expected to help your superiors and supervisors get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, and d) virtually everyone despises if not hates federal employees, former federal employees, and federal retirees.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160707/NEWS04/160709889/chicago-law-firms-try-for-smooth-succession-with-age-term-limits
(FROM THE ARTICLE: At Levenfeld Pearlstein, a small Chicago law firm, birthday candles can signal a change in leadership. Last week the firm named David Solomon, 47, to head the corporate and securities practice, taking over from Mary Wasik, who at 60 had hit the firm’s age ceiling for holding a top management spot. At the same time, Laura Friedel, 43, stepped in to run Levenfeld’s labor and employment practice. The 60-lawyer firm with clients like Barrington and Bridgeview banks is one of handful in the Chicago market to lay out age restrictions and term limits for key leadership positions. Partners established the policy to make it easier for younger lawyers to take over management of the firm from their predecessors. Levenfeld Executive Director Angela Hickey said it is an issue many small and midsize law firms fail to address. “Most firms think of succession plans when the executive committee is 70,” she said.)
— Why Chicago needs a massive gun violence study now – KAREN C. TEITELBAUM
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160707/OPINION/160709909/why-chicago-needs-a-massive-gun-violence-study-now

 

DNA INFO
— ‘Black On Black’ Crime Narrative Is Racist, Ignorant, Chicago Activists Say – Evan F. Moore  (DIERSEN: What percent of crime is a) white on white, b) white on minority, c) minority on minority, and d) minority on white?)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160707/englewood/black-on-black-crime-narrative-is-racist-ignorant-chicago-activists-say

 

WBEZ
— How Chicago School Construction Furthers Race and Class Segregation – Sarah Karp, Becky Vevea
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/how-chicago-school-construction-furthers-race-and-class-segregation/92305e1d-2888-46e3-9e6c-de3a3a7f01de

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Rauner sees no action on pensions till after election – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-07-07/updated-rauner-sees-no-action-pensions-till-after-election.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Gingrich: If asked, I would be Trump’s VP  Former Speaker is campaigning with Trump in Ohio – CNN  (DIERSEN: Were it not for Gingrich, I might still be a GAO employee.  During the 1990s, Gingrich successfully lead Republican efforts to dramatically cut GAO’s budget. Of course, needless-to-say, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in Chicago were beyond furious.  They took their anger out me, the last non-veteran Republican in the office who was eligible for early retirement.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/gingrich-if-asked-i-would-be-trumps-vp

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Donald Trump lashes out at GOP senators, including Mark Kirk of Illinois – Sean Sullivan and Philip Rucker
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20160707/donald-trump-lashes-out-at-gop-senators-including-mark-kirk-of-illinois

 

SAUK VALLEY
— TRAGIC: Sauk Valley’s first medical marijuana dispensary opens in Fulton
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/07/07/sauk-valleys-first-medical-marijuana-dispensary-opens-in-fulton/ay6okdf/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— NIU – Penny Wise, Pound Foolish? – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/niu-penny-wise-pound-foolish/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— ILLINOIS UNIONS ACTIVE WITH $800,000 IN POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS THIS WEEK – ILLINOIS SUNSHINE (DIERSEN: What do those who are anti-union stress about you?  Those who are anti-union stress that I was a union member for almost 12 years and that I have only bought cars that were made by union members.)
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/07/editors-picks/illinois-sunshine/illinois-unions-active-with-800000-in-political-contributions-this-week/61200/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: ILLINOIS ONE OF FEW STATES STILL RECOVERING FROM THE GREAT RECESSION – MICHAEL LUCCI
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/06/featured-articles/michael-lucci/illinois-and-lost-jobs-still-recovering-from-the-great-recession/60980/
— TOP 10 ILLINOIS SUBURBS TO LIVE IN – NATALIE CRAWFORD  (DIERSEN: Wheaton did not make the top 10 list.  If you live in a suburb that did not make the top 10 list, what are the reasons?)
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/07/editors-picks/nataliecrawford/top-10-illinois-suburbs-to-live-in/60863/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 1. Naperville Overall grade: A+  As the #1 suburb in Illinois, it was also voted as the second best place to live by Money magazine in 2006. It’s a midsized city with high home values, high rent costs, and average unemployment levels. Here are some of the grades Niche gave it, but to check out specific, click here. Cost of Living: C-  Public Schools: A+  Crime and Safety: B+  Family Amenities: A  Jobs: B+)

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Iowa Civil Rights Commission Goes After Churches – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: Who works the hardest against you?  Those who promote LGBTQ activity, their operatives, and their dupes work the hardest against me.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/iowa-civil-rights-commission-goes-churches/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The kind of draconian restrictions of speech and religious rights that corrupt Canadian governance are  arriving bit by corroded bit on America’s church steps sooner than many expected and in, of all places,  Iowa. Make no mistake though, this is coming to every state. Iowa, like many other states, has a law banning discrimination based on, among other conditions, “sexual orientation” and “gender identity,” in places of public accommodation. To be clear, the rhetorical contrivance “sexual orientation” really means “subjective homoerotic attraction and volitional homoerotic acts,”* and the rhetorical contrivance “gender identity” really means “the subjective desire to be the opposite sex or no sex,” both of which are ontological impossibilities. Iowa also has a Civil Rights Commission that has issued “guidance” on how the state law and corresponding city codes affect churches. It states that the anti-discrimination law—including its provisions regarding homoerotic feelings and sex-rejection—does, in fact, apply to churches. Fortunately, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ to prevent the civil rights commission and Iowa attorney general “from forcing Fort Des Moines to use its facility in a way that violates its religious beliefs about human sexuality.” Here are some of the tricksy ways the Iowa Civil Rights Commission seeks to violate the civil rights of Christians.)

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRUMP CALLS FOR HEALING FOLLOWING EXECUTION OF DALLAS POLICE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/trump-calls-for-healing-following-execution-of-dallas-police.html
— THORNER: KEEP CONCON OUT OF THE GOP PLATFORM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/thorner-keep-concon-out-of-the-gop-platform.html
— HIGGINS: IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION GOES AFTER CHURCHES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/higgins-iowa-civil-rights-commission-goes-after-churches.html

 

GOPUSA
— Obama lectures nation on racial disparities hours before assassination of Dallas police officers  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-police, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12232

 

GATEWAY
— RNC Chair Priebus: Folks Not Supporting Trump Are ‘SCREWING AROUND With The Next 40 Years’ – Jim Hoft
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/07/rnc-chair-priebus-folks-not-supporting-trump-screwing-around-next-40-years-video/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— SNIPERS KILL 5 COPS, WOUND 6 OTHERS IN DALLAS  Attacks took place at peaceful protest of recent fatal shootings by officers
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/2-cops-shot-after-protest-over-louisiana-minnesota-shootings/#!

 

THE BLAZE
— Philly Archbishop Says Gay Catholics Should Abstain From Sex to Receive Communion. Mayor Blasts Decree as ‘Not Christian.’ And That’s Just for Starters. – Kate Scanlon
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/07/philly-archbishop-says-gay-catholics-should-abstain-from-sex-mayor-blasts-decree-as-not-christian-and-thats-just-for-starters/

 

BARBWIRE
— ALL LIVES MATTER! – DR. MICHAEL BROWN
http://barbwire.com/2016/07/08/all-lives-matter/

 

BREITBART
— RNC Chair: Folks Not Supporting Trump Are ‘Screwing Around With The Next 40 Years’ – Pam Key
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2016/07/07/priebus/
— MILO EXCOMMUNICATED: DePaul Bans Dangerous Faggot From Campus – CHARLIE NASH
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/07/07/depaul-university-bans-milo-from-returning/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— Limited amount of ‘victimhood’ available to share  An interesting battle sprang up between two victim groups in Toronto over the last weekend. – Steve Jordahl
http://onenewsnow.com/culture/2016/07/07/limited-amount-of-victimhood-available-to-share

 

HOT AIR
— Pew poll: More young adults support Gary Johnson than support Trump  (DIERSEN: What percent of those who support Johnson smoke pot or want to smoke pot legally – 98%, 99%, 100%?)
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/07/07/pew-poll-more-young-adults-support-gary-johnson-than-support-trump/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Priebus to Anti-Trump Republicans: “We’re Going To Win With Or Without Them” – Ian Schwartz  (DIERSEN: Who are the leading anti-Trump individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries?  From what I see, they are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/07/07/priebus_to_anti-trump_republicans_were_going_to_win_with_or_without_them.html
— Trump’s Capitol Hill Visit Fails to Bring Party Unity – Caitlin Huey-Burns & James Arkin
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/07/07/trumps_capitol_hill_visit_fails_to_bring_party_unity.html

 

THE HILL
— Better refugee screening, bipartisan gun bill needed to protect homeland – Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/homeland-security/286750-better-refugee-screening-bipartisan-gun-bill-needed-to
— Kirk touts break from Trump – Jordain Carney  (DIERSEN: Political Parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/286831-gop-senator-touts-break-from-trump
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is highlighting his split from presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump as an example of his independence as he runs for reelection. “My independence is pretty clearly demonstrated when I de-endorsed Donald Trump,” the Illinois Republican told a local radio station. “I felt Donald Trump was too bigoted and racist for the land of Lincoln.” Kirk’s comments come as Senate Republicans meet with Trump at the National Republican Senatorial Committee. The Illinois Republican is one of a handful of vulnerable GOP senators who aren’t attending the closed-door sit-down. Kirk — widely considered one of this year’s most endangered GOP incumbents — was the first, and only, Republican senator to take back his endorsement of Trump from earlier this year. “I have concluded that Donald Trump has not demonstrated the temperament necessary to assume the greatest office in the world,” Kirk said in a statement in June. The Illinois Republican has repeatedly broken from his party as he runs for reelection on issues including Planned Parenthood and gun control. He also played up his decision to buck Trump in an ad last month. Kirk faces an uphill battle for reelection against Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) in a state widely expected to be carried by Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, in November. Republicans are defending 24 Senate seats. Democrat need to net five — or flip four and retain the White House — to win back the majority. While Kirk isn’t eager to tie himself to Trump, he also took a swing at Clinton over her use of a private email server while secretary of State. He added in the radio interview: “Democrats should really rebuke her, to leave their whole party to that level of risk.”)

 

MSNBC
— Police murders bring a ‘nightmare’ to life in Dallas – Steve Benen
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/police-murders-bring-nightmare-life-dallas

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— 5 Dallas Officers Killed at Protest Against Police Shootings – PATRICK McGEE, MANNY FERNANDEZ and JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/09/us/dallas-police-shooting.html
— All the Nominee’s Enablers  Cynicism, denial, and the coming of Trump. – Paul Krugman
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/opinion/all-the-nominees-enablers.html
— Suicide Rate Among Veterans Has Risen Sharply Since 2001 – DAVE PHILIPPS  (DIERSEN: My nastier Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government hinted/implied/argued/shouted that because I avoided the draft, someone less fortunate than me was drafted and then killed or severely injured in Vietnam.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/us/suicide-rate-among-veterans-has-risen-sharply-since-2001.html
— When Will the Killing Stop? – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Democrats run America.  Nevertheless, sooner or later, Democrats blame all crime on Republicans.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/opinion/when-will-the-killing-stop.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH FOUR BIG COLOR PICTURES: After Philando Castile’s Killing, Obama Calls Police Shootings ‘an American Issue’  Obama Asks Nation to Confront Racial Biases in Law Enforcement System – MATT FURBER and RICHARD PEREZ-PENA  (DIERSEN: Democrats run America. Nevertheless, sooner or later, Democrats blame all crime on Republicans.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/us/philando-castile-falcon-heights-shooting.html?login=email

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Ten mistakes Reince Priebus made – Jennifer Rubin  (DIERSEN: Will Priebus respond to this?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that I have made many mistakes. It would be great if they would get together ( I suggest at the Wheaton Bowl), publish “Diersen’s top ten mistakes,” and give me an opportunity to respond.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/07/08/ten-mistakes-reince-priebus-made/
— The true danger to democracy is cynicism, not anger – Michael Gerson (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote cynicism and anger.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-triumph-of-cynicism/2016/07/07/232b5028-446c-11e6-8856-f26de2537a9d_story.html
— Snipers kill five police officers in Dallas, wound seven others during protest – Tim Madigan, Michael E. Miller, Travis M. Andrews and Mark Berman  (FROM THE ARTICLE: The Dallas police chief said an attacker told authorities “he was upset about the recent police shootings” and “wanted to kill white people, especially white officers.”)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/07/08/like-a-little-war-snipers-shoot-11-police-officers-during-dallas-protest-march-killing-five/
— Fatal shootings by police are up in the first six months of 2016, Post analysis finds – Kimberly Kindy, Wesley Lowery, Steven Rich, Julie Tate and Jennifer Jenkins
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/fatal-shootings-by-police-surpass-2015s-rate/2016/07/07/81b708f2-3d42-11e6-84e8-1580c7db5275_story.html
— Will federal employees in classified-material cases get treated as Clinton did? – Joe Davidson
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-washington-post/20160708/281960312079458
— In the 2016 campaign, Trump can’t stop talking about Trump – Jenna Johnson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-the-2016-campaign-trump-cant-stop-talking-about-trump/2016/07/07/dc978a74-4460-11e6-bc99-7d269f8719b1_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— As Dallas police hunt for snipers, politicians start to weigh in – Seema Mehta
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-trailguide-updates-as-dallas-police-hunt-for-snipers-1467956803-htmlstory.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Former Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh threatens ‘war’ on Obama and Black Lives Matter protesters, blames them for deaths after Dallas attack – Jason Silverstein
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/joe-walsh-war-obama-black-lives-matter-dallas-article-1.2703883

 

DALLAS MORNING NEWS
— Meeting with GOP lawmakers, Trump promises outreach to women and minorities, more disciplined message – Katie Leslie and Tom Benning
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/headlines/20160707-trump-promises-outreach-to-women-and-minorities-message-discipline-in-meeting-with-lawmakers.ece

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why Donald Trump’s Tensions With Congressional Republicans Are Good for Him–and Them – JOHN FEEHERY
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/07/07/why-donald-trumps-tensions-with-congressional-republicans-are-good-for-him-and-them/
— Five Police Officers Dead, Several Hurt at Dallas Protest  Two snipers opened fire amid rally over police shootings of two black men, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile – DAN MOLINSKI, SAN FROSCH in Denver, and ALEJANDRO LAZO
http://www.wsj.com/articles/shots-fired-at-dallas-protest-over-police-shootings-in-baton-rouge-and-minnesota-1467947604

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— GOP Senator Jeff Flake dramatically confronts Donald Trump in tense Capitol Hill meeting – Allan Smith
http://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-goes-to-war-with-jeff-flake-2016-7

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are anti-religious, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, and/or anti-American promote pot.
http://time.com/money/4396968/medical-marijuana-prescription-drug-costs/

 

THE BEAST
— Donald Trump to Republican Lawmakers: Hey, Losers, Vote for Me  The presumptive Republican presidential nominee made a trip to Capitol Hill on Thursday to unify his splintered party. He failed. – Betsy woodruff  (DIERSEN: You should be aware that my critics/opponents say that those who read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are losers.  What do you say to my critic/opponents?)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/07/07/donald-trump-to-hill-republicans-hey-losers-vote-for-me.html

 

THE WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “There is no good reason for any fence-sitting Republican to endorse Donald Trump.”
http://theweek.com/articles/634458/there-no-good-reason-fencesitting-republican-endorse-donald-trump

 

FED SMITH
— Senators Want to Take Away Hillary Clinton’s Security Clearance – Ian Smith  (DIERSEN: One could argue that if cannot get/keep a security clearance, you should not seek or hold any kind of government position.  Many millions in America cannot get a security clearance.  If you have ever done anything that subjects you to blackmail, you should not seek or hold any kind of government position.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/07/07/senators-want-to-take-away-hillary-clintons-security-clearance/

 

THE GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who hate men hate Trump.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/07/women-hate-donald-trump-no-time-to-fix-it

 

SALON
— Donald Trump lectures Congress on the greatness of Saddam – Mark Sumner
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/07/07/1546018/-Donald-Trump-lectures-Congress-on-how-great-Saddam-was

 

METRO WEEKLY
— Anti-gay activist: Gay rights an “anti-God movement” and a “sin movement”  Peter LaBarbera believes that gay rights are “a liberal cult” – Frank Carber
https://www.metroweekly.com/2016/07/anti-gay-activist-gay-rights-anti-god-movement-sin-movement/

July 7 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Trump Vows to Win Illinois, Slams Kirk  Trump reportedly vowed to win Illinois in November and called Sen. Mark Kirk a loser during a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans Thursday, the Washington Post Reports. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Report-Trump-Vows-to-Win-Illinois-Slams-Kirk-385902241.html
— High Profile Illinois Republicans Plan to Skip GOP Convention: Report  A host of Illinois Republicans won’t attend this month’s Republican National Convention, distancing themselves from presumptive party nominee Donald Trump. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Report-Only-a-Handful-of-Illinois-Republicans-Will-Attend-RNC-385892001.html
— Democrat Ads Slam Dold for Ties to Trump  TV ads condemning Republican Congressional candidates who support presumptive party nominee Donald Trump will begin airing in Illinois’ 10th congressional district this week.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Democratic-Committee-Ads-Slam-Congressmen-with-Ties-to-Trump-385905271.html

 

ABC7
— Duckworth raises $2.7 million in Senate bid against Kirk – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-tammy-duckworth-mark-kirk-fundraising-met-0708-20160707-story.html
— PROTESTERS MARCH ALONG HIGHWAY, BRIEFLY SHUT DOWN NB DAN RYAN – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/news/protesters-march-along-highway-briefly-shut-down-nb-dan-ryan/1417883/
— NO DOUBLE STANDARD IN CLINTON PROBE, FBI DIRECTOR SAYS – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/no-double-standard-in-clinton-probe-fbi-director-says/1417551/

 

CBS2
— Kirk Calls Donald Trump A ‘Bully,’ Trump Calls Kirk ‘Loser’ – AP
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/07/sen-mark-kirk-calls-donald-trump-a-bully-trump-calls-kirk-loser/

 

WLS AM
— Kirk: Seems like “crimes were committed” in Clinton email case – Jen DeSalvo
http://www.wlsam.com/2016/07/07/kirk-seems-like-crimes-were-committed-in-clinton-email-case/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Labor board rules against Rauner in union case – John Byrne and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-afscme-contract-hearing-met-0708-20160707-story.html
— Donald Trump offers assurances to GOP rank-and-file in Congress
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donald-trump-gop-congress-20160707-story.html
— The July surprise: Could Republicans really dump Trump in Cleveland? – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-trump-republican-convention-delegates-edit-jm-20160707-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois fundraiser Gidwitz has sit-down with Trump – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sneed-illinois-fundraiser-gidwitz-has-sit-down-with-trump/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville township road budget feud brings questions on checks, balances – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/news/160709358/
— How much does your school district get in the new state budget? – Mike Riopell
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/news/160709333/
— Oswego man charged again with threatening tollway chairman – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/news/160709309/
— Lake County Coroner can’t run as independent, officials say – Mick Zawislak
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/news/160709259/
— DuPage panel keeps one Democrat, removes another from ballot – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/news/160709299/
— Ryan: All options available to punish Dems for guns sit-in – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/news/307079894/
— House passes measure to stop sale of Boeing aircraft to Iran – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/business/307079806/
— Merging county offices deserves, requires careful study – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/discuss/160709252/
— Winners, losers in this year’s Kane County riverboat grants – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160706/news/160709417/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Take that! Trump, Kirk, Duckworth in 3-way verbal brawl – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160707/BLOGS02/160709897/take-that-trump-kirk-duckworth-in-3-way-verbal-brawl

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Trump calls Kirk a loser; Kirk calls Trump a bully – AP
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article88259662.html

 

HERALD NEWS
— Kinzinger says there was a lack of energy in Donald Trump meeting with GOP  Trump offers assurances to GOP rank-and-file in Congress – AP
http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/07/07/rep-adam-kinzinger-says-there-was-a-lack-of-energy-in-donald-trump-meeting-with-gop/atbeaqm/

 

WSIL TV
— Republican Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois says Donald Trump is an “Eastern, privileged, wealthy bully.”
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32390448/the-latest-kirk-trump-is-a-privileged-bully
— Brash Trump courts, jabs, anxious Republicans – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32389593/brash-trump-courts-jabs-anxious-republicans

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Rauner: I can’t get everything done – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-07-07/rauner-i-can%E2%80%99t-get-everything-done.html

 

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Governor touts reform during Effingham stop – Bill Grimes
http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/governor-touts-reform-during-effingham-stop/article_3844b9b9-6da8-5153-b14f-7166f537f1ea.html

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Trump has tense meeting with Senate Republicans, calls Illinois’ Kirk ‘a loser’ – Sean Sullivan and Philip Rucker
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/trump-has-tense-meeting-with-senate-republicans-calls-illinois-kirk/article_32362f9e-3697-5d99-a7bf-8cc7e290aa24.html

 

DEPAULIA
— University denies second Yiannopoulos visit – Rachel Hinton
http://depauliaonline.com/2016/07/07/university-denies-second-yiannopoulus-visit/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— TRAGIC: ILLINOIS MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM HAS NEARLY 8,000 PATIENTS, COULD SOON HAVE MANY MORE – Kevin Hoffman
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/07/editors-picks/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/illinois-medical-marijuana-program-has-nearly-8000-patients-could-soon-have-many-more/61134/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— New transparency law already having impact
http://ilnews.org/8512/transparency-laws-already-having-effect/

 

ILLINOIS OBSERVER
— Rauner on Deficit: “Can’t Cut Our Way” Out; Brady Urges Compromise; Cities Wait on Money
http://www.illinoisobserver.net/2016/07/07/rauner-deficit-cant-cut-way-brady-urges-compromise-cities-wait-money/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage County: Letter On Compensation of Elected Officials
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/dupage-county-letter-on-compensation-of-elected-officials-part-1/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— KIRK WAS ONLY REPUBLICAN TO OPPOSE RESTRICTING SANCTUARY CITIES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/kirk-was-only-republican-to-oppose-restricting-sanctuary-cities.html
— SPEAKER RYAN REQUESTS HILLARY CLINTON’S ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION BE WITHHELD
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/speaker-ryan-requests-hillary-clintons-access-to-confidential-information-be-withheld.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Trump predicts Illinois win, lashes out at Kirk
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/07/trump-predicts-illinois-win-lashes-out-at-kirk/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Milo Yiannopoulos banned from DePaul University for creating ‘hostile environment’ during May speech – Jessica Chasmar
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/7/milo-yiannopoulos-banned-from-depaul-university-fo/

 

GOPUSA
— Democrats block illegal alien, sanctuary city bills in GOP led Senate
http://www.gopusa.com/democrats-block-illegal-alien-sanctuary-city-bills-in-gop-led-senate/

 

BREITBART
— 200 House Republicans Give Trump Two Standing Ovations on Capitol Hill – ALEX SWOYER
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/07/07/200-house-republicans-give-trump-two-standing-ovations-capitol-hill/
— Politico Screws Up Again: Misspells Reince Priebus’s Name, Inaccurately Calls Ivanka Trump The Donald’s ‘Wife’ – MATTHEW BOYLE
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/07/07/politico-screws-misspells-reince-priebus-name-inaccurately-calls-ivanka-trump-donalds-wife/

 

TOWNHALL
— You Need To Suck It Up And Vote For Trump – Kurt  Schlichter
http://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2016/07/07/you-need-to-suck-it-up-and-vote-for-trump-n2188770

 

DAILY CALLER
— Illinois Labor Stalemate Pivots Towards Possible Statewide Strike – Connor D. Wolf
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/07/illinois-labor-stalemate-pivots-towards-possible-statewide-strike/
— McCarthy: Dems Broke ‘Number Of Rules’ During Sit-In, Discipline Pending – Juliegrace Brufke  (DIERSEN: How soon will the Democrats stage illegal sit-ins in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality?)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/06/mccarthy-dems-broke-number-of-rules-during-sit-in-discipline-pending/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Cruz Accepts Trump Offer to Speak in Cleveland – Tim Alberta
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/437580/breaking-cruz-accepts-trump-offer-speak-cleveland
— If Hillary Had Been a Soldier in the Army, Here’s How She’d Be Treated – DAVID FRENCH
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/437536/hillary-clinton-email-scandal-unfit-president-unfit-soldier

 

WESTERN JOURNALISM
— Bill O’Reilly Makes Bold Statement About President Obama And Islam  “… deep emotional ties …” – Scott Mason
http://www.westernjournalism.com/bill-oreilly-makes-bold-statement-about-president-obama-and-islam/

 

NUMBERS USA
— SESSIONS: 60% OF ILLEGAL SURGE MINORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RETURNED HOME
https://www.numbersusa.com/news/sessions-60-illegal-surge-minors-should-have-been-returned-home

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Priebus: It’s ‘unfathomable’ why Republicans would not support Trump – RYAN LOVELACE
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/priebus-its-unfathomable-why-republicans-would-not-support-trump/article/2595893

 

THE HILL
— Gingrich: I’d feel ‘compelled’ to be Trump’s VP if asked – Jesse Byrnes
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/286947-gingrich-id-feel-compelled-to-be-trumps-vp-if-asked
— Priebus: We’ll ‘win with or without’ Trump critics – Mark Hensch
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/286869-rnc-head-well-win-with-or-without-trump-critics
— Kirk touts break from Trump – Jordain Carney  (DIERSEN: Who touts their break from you?  The following tout their break from me: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/286831-gop-senator-touts-break-from-trump
— Trump blasts media in meeting with House Republicans – Scott Wong
http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/286808-trump-blasts-media-in-meeting-with-house-republicans
— Lawmakers push officials to cut food stamp fraud – Maria Rachal
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/286820-lawmakers-push-officials-to-cut-food-stamp-fraud
— FBI director, House GOP face off in dramatic hearing – Julian Hattem
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/286821-fbi-head-clinton-had-no-intent-to-break-law-leading-to-no-charges

 

POLITICO
— Trump’s Capitol Hill doubters unmoved after face-to-face meetings  The GOP standard bearer’s fans were happy, but he didn’t change minds.- Burgess Everett, Heather Caygle and Rachael Bade
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/donald-trump-capitol-hill-225262

 

ABC NEWS
— Labor Board Denies Rauner’s Request to Expedite Union Case – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/labor-board-denies-rauners-request-expedite-union-case-40419819
— Trump Offers Assurances to GOP Rank-and-File in Congress – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/trump-paying-visit-gop-rank-file-congress-40397498
— Trump Meets With Former GOP Rival Ted Cruz – JORDYN PHELPS, BEN SIEGEL, AND JOHN SANTUCCI
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-meets-gop-leaders-capitol-hill/story?id=40401803

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump Holds Tense Talks With Senate Republicans – ALAN RAPPEPORT, JENNIFER STEINHAUER and MAGGIE HABERMAN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/us/politics/donald-trump-republican-party.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Republican Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois says Donald Trump is an “Eastern, privileged, wealthy bully.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/whitehouse/the-latest-ryan-deny-clinton-from-classified-briefings/2016/07/07/f11d896c-4433-11e6-a76d-3550dba926ac_story.html
— Trump visits the Hill to mend fences with GOP — and brings his hammer – Philip Rucker, Sean Sullivan and Paul Kane
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-trip-to-capitol-hill-some-bridges-built-with-gop-some-set-ablaze/2016/07/07/669c4318-446b-11e6-bc99-7d269f8719b1_story.html
— Trump, seeking GOP unity, has tense meeting with Senate Republicans – Sean Sullivan and Philip Rucker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/07/07/trump-meets-with-hill-republicans-as-controversy-over-star-of-david-tweet-continues/
— It’s very, very hard to understand what Donald Trump is doing right now – Chris Cillizza
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/07/its-very-very-hard-to-understand-what-donald-trump-is-doing-right-now/
— Obama: Shootings by police are ‘symptomatic of a broader set of racial disparities in our criminal justice system’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/07/07/obama-shootings-by-police-are-symptomatic-of-a-broader-set-of-racial-disparities-in-our-criminal-justice-system/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump gets warm welcome on Capitol Hill, tells Republicans, ‘Let’s stick together’ – LISA MASCARO
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-trailguide-updates-1467904454-htmlstory.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY
— Donald Trump bullies Senate GOP rivals at meeting meant to unify party – Cameron Joseph
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election/trump-bullies-senate-gop-rivals-meeting-meant-unify-party-article-1.2702723

 

KANSAS CITY STAR
— Fears of violent protests mount as Republican convention nears – WILLIAM DOUGLAS
http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article88229052.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Donald Trump Woos Some GOP Lawmakers, Leaves Others Cold  Likely GOP presidential nominee impresses some lawmakers during Capitol Hill visit, but encounters pushback from skeptics – KRISTINA PETERSON and SIOBHAN HUGHES
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-goes-to-capitol-hill-to-woo-republican-lawmakers-1467910523

 

BLOOMBERG
— After Trump Meeting, Republicans Project Image of Unity – Billy House and Steven T. Dennis
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-07/after-trump-meeting-house-republicans-project-image-of-unity
— Republican Show of Unity With Trump Punctured by Some Discord – Billy House and Steven T. Dennis
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-07/republican-show-of-unity-with-trump-punctured-by-some-discord

 

NEWSWEEK
— DONALD TRUMP CALLS OUT REPUBLICAN DETRACTORS – REUTERS
http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-washington-ted-cruz-republicans-ben-sasse-jeff-flake-mark-kirk-478649

 

DAILY MAIL
— GOP senator angrily confronts Trump at closed meeting: I’m ‘the other Arizona senator – the one who didn’t get captured’ –  GEOFF EARLE
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3679774/GOP-senator-angrily-confronts-Trump-closed-meeting-m-Arizona-senator-one-didn-t-captured.html

 

FISCAL TIMES
— GOP Chief Calls for Unity, but Trump Shows Just How Hard That Will Be – Rob Garver
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2016/07/07/GOP-Chief-Calls-Unity-Trump-Shows-Just-How-Hard-Will-Be

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Oppose Government-Controlled News Coverage of Candidates  (DIERSEN: Who wants to control you?  The following want to control me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/june_2016/voters_oppose_government_controlled_news_coverage_of_candidates

July 7 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump hits Chicago next Tuesday for high-dollar fundraising – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-chicago-tuesday-fundraising/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The host for the Chicago luncheon is Ron Gidwitz, the Trump Victory Illinois finance chairman, a powerhouse fundraiser for GOP Illinois candidates up and down the ticket.)
— Laquan McDonald’s tragic past to be used by defense? – Mary Mitchell  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, if you are involved in government or politics, the older that you get, the more that your critics/opponents spin your past against you.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/mitchell-laquan-mcdonalds-tragic-past-to-be-used-by-defense/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Unions open their wallets against Rauner’s hand-picked comptroller candidate
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-comptroller-rauner-mendoza-munger-union-campaign-cash-20160706-story.html
— Will Newt Gingrich save Donald Trump from disaster? – Jonah Goldberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-newt-gingrich-vice-president-20160706-column.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: Why longer life spans may spell bad news for public pensions – Marie Wilson  (DIERSEN: What is your life expectancy, that is, how long are you expected to live?  I am 67 years and 9 months old.  According to Social Security (
https://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/longevity.cgi), I have 17 years left to live.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/news/160528634/
— Hillary Clinton’s ‘extremely careless’ email policy – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160706/discuss/160709400/
— Trump and the rebellion against ‘elites’ – Kathleen Parker  (DIERSEN: Who are the elites, that is, who has the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  I should write a book about nasty/troubled/failed/vicious people in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who talk and act like they are operatives or dupes for whoever has the most clout.  They talk and act like the elites, that is, those who have the most clout, blame me for their problems, blame me for your problems, blame me for my problems, and blame me for everyone’s problems.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160707/discuss/160709409/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How the state financial mess could still kill college dreams for thousands – STEVEN R. STRAHLER (DIERSEN: How did you pay for your college expenses? I paid for my college expenses while I attended UIC full-time 1966-1968 and then NIU full-time 1969-1970 with money that I earned working for the Park Forest Post Office for about $15/hour in today’s dollars part-time during the school years and full-time during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969. My outstanding parents provided me with room and board in their home in Crete 1966, 1967, 1968, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969. That allowed me to save enough money to stay at University Plaza Dormitory for two semesters in 1969 and one in 1970 and then to share an apartment for the 1970 summer session at Lincolnshire West Apartments.  I graduated debt-free in August of 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in management, a 1969 Dodge Charger SE, and a job working for Firestone in its Chicago Heights store.  If tuition back then was as high as it is now, I doubt that back then I would have had enough money to buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967 and a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160706/NEWS13/160709944/illinois-budget-woes-could-still-affect-college-map-grants-student
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The state’s budget mess could delay or even kill chances for completion of college degrees for as many as 18,000 recipients of state financial aid, according to the agency that administers the grants. About one in seven respondents to a survey by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission said they were doubtful of returning to college this fall because of funding issues involving the Monetary Award Program.)

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— How Newt Gingrich became Donald Trump’s inside man  Gingrich: Time to get on the bandwagon – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/how-newt-gingrich-became-donald-trumps-inside-man
— Marco Rubio won’t attend the Republican convention  Rubio seeking re-election – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/marco-rubio-wont-attend-the-republican-convention

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rep. Foster, Sanders campaign tried to shift 13th race – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20160706/bernard-schoenburg-rep-foster-sanders-campaign-tried-to-shift-13th-race
— Home care for seniors a worthy investment – Vincent Speranza
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20160706/guest-column-home-care-for-seniors-worthy-investment

 

NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— Could U.S. become another Illinois? – Doug Ross
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/opinion/columnists/doug-ross/doug-ross-could-u-s-become-another-illinois/article_8613a8a2-645c-562c-9532-2b620e5acbc4.html

 

WHEATON PATCH
— District 200’s Facility Shortcomings Could Lead to 2017 Referendum  Officials in Wheaton-Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 are discussing the possibility of an April 2017 referendum. – Carrie Frillman
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/district-200s-facility-shortcomings-could-lead-2017-referendum-0

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— Turnover in Gov. Rauner’s “Turnaround Administration” About a half dozen top aids and directors have left in the first 1 1/2 years – Matt Porter
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/capitol-news/turnover-in-gov-rauners-turnaround-administration

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— SENATOR KIMBERLY LIGHTFORD’S STATEMENT ON ILLINOIS LAWMAKER PAY SUMS UP ALL THAT IS WRONG IN SPRINGFIELD – Patrick Hughes
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/06/editors-picks/pat-hughes/illinois-opportunity-project-takes-a-stand-against-lawmaker-pay/61060/
– 26 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS MAKE FORBES’ 2016 TOP COLLEGES RANKING – Kevin Hoffman  (DIERSEN: IIT is ranked 8th; in 1997, I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT. DePaul is ranked 10th; in 1980, I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul.  Loyola is raked 9th; in 1976, I earned an MBA from Loyola.  NIU is ranked 20th; in 1970, I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU.  UIC is ranked 13th; I attended UIC 1966-1968.  What do say to those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn non-Ivy League colleges and universities and their alumni?)
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/06/whats-hot/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/26-colleges-and-universities-in-illinois-make-forbes-2016-top-colleges-ranking/60959/
— Support Reboot to continue our quality journalism and deliver the best of Illinois news, views, list and infographics and we’ll remove the advertising, just for you! $6.79/month or $69.99/year  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents are beyond furious that I can afford to spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out free of charge and without any advertising.  My critics/opponents know full-well that my critics/opponents spend hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars each year to compete with me.)
http://www.rebootillinois.com/

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— THE CLARENCE THOMAS STORY: AN AMERICAN MASTERPIECE – Ken Blackwell
http://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/the-clarence-thomas-story-an-american-masterpiece/

 

GOPUSA
— Hillary to promise free tuition to millions of students; who will pay?  (DIERSEN: Democrats always want Republicans to pay for everything.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12175
— Democrat Platform Follies
http://www.gopusa.com/dem-platform-follies/
— Will the West Survive the Century? – Patrick J. Buchanan  (DIERSEN: Those who oppose Trump are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.  How many of the aforesaid apply to you?  Do you oppose Trump?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12107
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Nativism … xenophobia or worse” is behind the triumph of Brexit and the support for Donald Trump, railed President Barack Obama in Ottawa. Obama believes that resistance to transformational change in the character and identity of countries of the West, from immigration, can only be the product of sick minds or sick hearts. According to The New York Times, he will spend the last months of his presidency battling “the nativism and nationalism” of Trump and “Britain’s Brexiteers.” Prediction: Obama will fail. For rising ethnonationalism and militarization of frontiers is baked in the cake, if the West wishes to remain the West. Behind that prediction lie the startling figures of the U.N.’s “World Population 2015” chart, which just arrived. Consider but a few of those figures. Between now and 2050, Europe will lose 32 million people. Not one European nation has a fertility rate — 2.1 children per woman — sufficient to keep it alive. A quarter of all Europeans are 60 or older. The tribes that created the West are passing away. Contrast Europe with Africa, just across the Mediterranean. Between now and 2050, Africa will add 1.3 billion people, to reach 2.4 billion in 2050. Then its population will double again, to 4.4 billion, by 2100. Only 5 percent of Africans are 60 or older, while 41 percent of Africans are 15 or younger. Given the tyranny, destitution and disease that afflict Africa, what — other than barriers, border guards and warships — is there to stop tens of millions of young African men from crossing over in coming decades to fill the empty spaces left by dying Europeans? The Arab-Muslim population of North Africa alone, from the western Sahara and Morocco to Egypt and Sudan, will add 130 million people in 35 years. Egypt will add 60 million, to reach a population of 151 million by 2050. Yet Egypt will still have only the fifth-highest population of Muslims, behind Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. While impossible to find a Western country with a fertility rate that will prevent its native-born people from dying off, it is difficult to find a Muslim country that does not boast a rising or exploding population. If the future belongs to the young, it belongs to Asians, Africans and Latin Americans, and it belongs to Islam. Eastern Europe presents the grimmest picture in Europe. Between now and 2050, Poland will lose 5 million people; Ukraine almost 10 million; and Russia 15 million. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will see one-sixth of their combined population disappear. Such losses are comparable to those of World War II. In percentage terms, Ukraine will suffer most. By midcentury, its population will have shrunk by 21 percent, to 35 million. Is this not a graver matter than whose flag flies over Crimea? The bleakest prospects belong to Japan, home to some of the most capable, industrious and advanced people on earth. Between now and 2050, Japan will lose 19 million people and see its population fall to 107 million. A third of the nation is already 60 or older. Only 1 in 7 Japanese are under 16. Japanese are the oldest people on earth. In coming decades, a large slice of Japan’s population will be working to support health care, pensions and welfare for the aged, infirm and dying. And the United States?With Mexico and Central America adding 56 million people in 35 years, either the U.S. secures its southern border or the 11-12 million immigrants here illegally will have millions of new compatriots. America is already evolving into another country. Though the U.S. is projected to grow by 67 million people in 35 years, this growth will be wholly among Hispanics, Asians and African-Americans. In each of the past four years, non-Hispanic white Americans have registered more deaths than births. Between July 2014 and July 2015, the Asian-American population grew by 3.4 percent, and the Hispanic population grew 2.2 percent. The black population was up 1.3 percent. But the white population grew by only 0.1 percent. White America has begun to die. Can Obama really believe that amnesty for undocumented immigrants is still in the cards with a Republican Congress scorched by the forces behind Trump? Can he believe that the right-wing parties proliferating across Europe, which see their nations imperiled by a rising tide of Muslim immigrants and refugees, will pack it in and support the EU’s march to a transnational superstate that controls immigration and borders? What has been tabled for discussion this year, in Europe and America, is the future of the West as an identifiable civilization to be cherished and defended by the peoples whose ancestors created it. And Obama’s reverence for Islam notwithstanding, the West remains the greatest civilization of them all. Belatedly, Western Man appears to have decided to defend the shire, pull up the drawbridge, and man the parapets on the castle walls. As for Trumpism and the Brexiteers, Mr. President, in the words of Jimmy Durante, “you ain’t seen nothing yet.”)

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats’ filibusters shield illegal immigrants, sanctuary cities – Stephen Dinan
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/6/democrats-vote-defend-sanctuary-cities/

 

THE BLAZE
— Pro-Life Democrats Ask Their Party to ‘Open the Big Tent’ – Kate Scanlon  (DIERSEN: “Republicans” who reject the right-to-life plank in the Illinois Republican Party platform, their operatives, and their dupes have always worked very hard against me.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/06/pro-life-democrats-ask-their-party-to-open-the-big-tent/

 

NEWSMAX
— Anti-Trump Forces Close to ‘Conscience’ Vote at Convention – Greg Richter
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/anti-Trump-forces-conscience-vote/2016/07/06/id/737428/
— Priebus on AG’s Decision: ‘Slap in the Face’ to Those Who ‘Play by the Rules’ – Todd Beamon
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/reince-priebus-loretta-lynch-close-probe/2016/07/06/id/737440/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The downside of dumping Trump – W. JAMES ANTLE III
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/the-downside-of-dumping-trump/article/2595816
— Sessions: 91% of illegal youths handed over to illegal relatives – PAUL BEDARD
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sessions-91-of-illegal-youths-handed-over-to-illegal-relatives/article/2595781

 

THE HILL
— RNC: Clinton ‘allowed to play by a different set of rules’ – Rebecca Savransky
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/286781-rnc-lynch-decision-slap-in-the-face-to-americans-who-play-by

 

POLITICO
— 200 House Republicans show up to meet Trump  CNBC personality Larry Kudlow introduces the presumptive nominee. – Rachael Bade, Heather Caygle and John Bresnahan
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/trump-meets-house-republicans-225205

 

ABC NEWS
— Trump Goes Back to Washington to Face Wary Republicans – BENJAMIN SIEGEL and ALI ROGIN
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-back-washington-face-wary-republicans/story?id=40394625

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump Meets With Republicans in Congress – ALAN RAPPEPORT, JENNIFER STEINHAUER and EMMARIE HUETTEMAN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/us/politics/donald-trump-republican-party.html
— Democrats Plan Early Attacks Tying G.O.P. Candidates to Trump – ALEXANDER BURNS  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries work the hardest against Trump?  ANSWER: Those that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/08/us/politics/democrats-plan-early-attacks-tying-gop-candidates-to-trump.html
— On Trump: Some GOP Say Yes, Some Say Never – AP
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/07/06/us/politics/ap-us-campaign-2016-trump-congress.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Hillary Clinton Embraces Ideas From Bernie Sanders’s College Tuition Plan  In-State Colleges Free for those Families Earning Up to $125,000 – STEPHANIE SAUL and MATT FLEGENHEIMER  (DIERSEN: In today’s dollars, how much did your parents earn when you were young?  In today’s dollars, my outstanding father earned less than $50,000 a year while I attended UIC and NIU. He died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21.  My outstanding mother stayed home and raised me and my brother.  After my father died, she earned a GED and worked for dentists in Crete.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/07/us/politics/hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders-education.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Will other federal employees make out as Clinton did? – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/07/07/will-other-feds-make-out-like-clinton-did/
— House Democrats launch ad blitz linking Trump to GOP members – Sean Sullivan and Paul Kane  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries work the hardest against Trump?  ANSWER: Those that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/07/07/house-democrats-launch-ad-blitz-linking-trump-to-gop-members/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Obama Administration Awards $55 Million for Research on Genetic Links to Disease  Millions of Americans to be studied, with goal to develop more precise drugs, medical treatments – THOMAS M. BURTON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/obama-administration-awards-55-million-for-research-on-genetic-links-to-disease-1467849601

 

USA TODAY
— When it comes to campaign promises, presidents usually try, often fail – Rick Hampson  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs promise to give preference to those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/07/06/campaign-promises-trump-clinton/86134898/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: 20 veterans a day committed suicide in 2014, new data show – Gregg Zoroya  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, virtually all my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrats and/or veterans.  Democrats are nasty.  Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  Democrats are disciples of Saul Alinsky.  My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always hinted/implied/argued/shouted at my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government that I was a draft dodger. They stressed that I sought and obtained student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/07/07/veterans-suicides-young-men-women/86755132/
— Military families deserve more than lip service – Gen. James L. Jones Jr. and Sheila Casey,
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2016/07/06/voices-military-families-deserve-more-than-lip-service/86710702/

 

CLEVELAND
— U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci introduces bill to put national debt in plain sight – Sabrina Eaton
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/07/national_debt_should_be_in_pla.html

 

HOUSTON CHROINICLE
— Texas GOP delegate resistance to Trump grows – Mike Ward
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Texas-GOP-delegate-pushback-from-Trump-grows-8344265.php

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Democrat Party runs America. Ever-increasingly, the Democrat Party demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Republicans like the Nazi Party demonized, denigrated, and condemned Jews.)
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/07/donald-trump-and-hitlers-rise-to-power.html
— Trump Campaign Floats Ivanka for VP Because ‘She’s Got the Looks’ – Claire Landsbaum
http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/07/trump-campaign-floats-ivanka-for-vp.html

 

FED SMITH
— House Trying Again to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees – Ian Smith  (DIERSEN: What about protecting federal employees against political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid? Soon, if not already, all federal employees will be Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/07/06/house-trying-again-to-make-it-easier-to-fire-va-employees/
— House Passes Package of Reforms Aimed at Federal Agencies and Employees – Ian Smith
http://blogs.fedsmith.com/2016/07/07/house-passes-package-of-reforms-aimed-at-federal-agencies-and-employees/

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Lawmakers Want to Fast Track Hiring and Firing For Yet Another Troubled Federal Agency – Kellie Lunney  (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://www.govexec.com/management/2016/07/lawmakers-want-fast-track-hiring-and-firing-yet-another-troubled-federal-agency/129649/

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Hillary Clinton’s Plan for Free College Sounds Awfully Familiar – Martha C. White  (DIERSEN: Nothing is free.)
http://time.com/money/4395317/hillary-clintons-plan-for-free-college-sounds-awfully-familiar/
— You Can Thank Brexit for Lowering U.S. Mortgage Rates – Reuters
http://time.com/money/4394603/brexit-mortgage-rates-cheaper-refinancing-up/

 

POLITICUS USA
— Bill O’Reilly Says Obama’s ‘Deep Emotional Ties’ to Islam Put Country in Danger – Hrafnkell Haraldsson
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/07/07/bill-oreilly-obamas-deep-emotional-ties-islam-danger.html

 

DAILY MAIL
— Trump says he has TEN people on his VP short list – including two retired generals! – but two potential running mates have pulled out in just one day – DAVID MARTOSKO
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3677684/Does-want-Trump-s-VP-Sen-Joni-Ernst-says-s-just-getting-started-representing-Iowa.html
— How Hillary Clinton limps forward after the damning FBI report – REUTERS
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3677873/How-Hillary-Clinton-limps-forward-damning-FBI-report.html