July 21 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump’s convention pledge to nation: ‘Safety will be restored’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donald-trump-rnc-20160721-story.html
— Pence’s campaign role: Put out Donald Trump’s fires – Ed O’Keefe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-mike-pence-donald-trump-20160721-story.html
— Illinois Republicans to leave Cleveland lacking unity – Rick Pearson and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-republican-national-convention-unity-met-0722-20160721-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Republican national committeeman Richard Porter stood before the state’s delegation at breakfast Thursday and proclaimed that the booing of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for refusing to endorse presidential nominee Donald Trump was a display of unity. As Porter described the chaotic convention hall scene as “fun,” Jim Fisher bolted from the hotel ballroom. “He was saying booing Ted Cruz brings us together,” said an angry Fisher, a Cruz delegate from Hudson in central Illinois. The scene was one more example of the depth of the fissures that exist in Illinois — and among Republicans nationally — as the state’s delegation prepares to head home with Trump, the controversial businessman and former reality TV star, atop its November ticket. In a week of national convention gaffes, Illinois Republicans kicked out a Trump delegate for posting racist statements on social media, saw Gov. Bruce Rauner and U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk skip the event, and witnessed a Trump alternate delegate loudly opposing U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s plea to back Kirk for a second term. Support Kirk “as opposed to Tammy Duckworth?” asked Suzanne Amato of Wood Dale. “They’re basically one and the same. It’s ridiculous to me. We have to keep Mark Kirk in because he’s a true Republican? … He’s not a true Republican.” Ultimately, Republicans still on the fence over backing their presidential nominee are increasingly trying to rationalize supporting Trump in the context that voters face a “binary choice” between him and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who accepts the Democratic nomination in Philadelphia next week.)
— Republican unity? What unity after Cruz’s rogue move? – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-republican-convention-cruz-kass-met-20160721-column.html
— Rauner email: Half of CPS teachers ‘virtually illiterate’ – Bill Ruthhart and John Chase  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, including my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government, hint/imply/argue/shout that I ams stupid and lazy.  In my defense, a) I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree and three job-related master’s degrees, b) I earned six job-related professional certifications, and c) I earned a job-related professional license.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-cps-teachers-met-0722-20160721-story.html
— Trump’s convention pledge to nation: ‘Safety will be restored’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donald-trump-rnc-20160721-story.html
— Cruz refuses to be Trump’s ‘servile puppy’ after attacks on his wife, father
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-ted-cruz-attacks-donald-trump-20160721-story.html
— NBA moving All-Star Game out of Charlotte, cites LGBT law  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries punish individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/ct-nba-all-star-charlotte-lgbt-20160721-story.html
— Illinois reports job losses in June; unemployment rate drops as labor force shrinks – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-june-unemployment-0722-biz-20160721-story.html
— Trump to cite Chicago gun violence in speech – Rick Pearson and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-donald-trump-chicago-violence-speech-met-0722-20160721-story.html
— Giuliani says Emanuel needs to have Chicago cops’ backs – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rudy-guiliani-rahm-emanuel-cops-met-0722-20160721-story.html
— Snub of Trump revealed ‘What would Cruz do?’ – Kristen McQueary
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-ted-cruz-donald-trump-republican-convention-perspec-0722-md-20160721-story.html
— Defiant speech a win-win for Ted Cruz, Donald Trump – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-cruz-speech-trump-endorse-zorn-perspec-0722-md-20160721-column.html
— Notes from Cleveland: Party unity, well … – Charles Krauthammer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-rnc-unity-trump-clinton-perspec-0722-jm-20160721-story.html
— Ted Cruz draws the boos, but will Donald Trump lose? – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-ted-cruz-trump-speech-page-perspec-0721-md-20160721-story.html
— Cleveland, where Donald Trump’s campaign went to die – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-republican-convention-disaster-20160721-story.html

 

WTTW
— Former Illinois Trump Campaign Manager Kent Gray on GOP Nominee – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/21/former-il-trump-campaign-manager-gop-nominee

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

— Trump accepts GOP nomination: ‘I am your voice’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-accepts-gop-nomination-i-am-your-voice/
— Kinzinger slams Cruz for Trump non-endorsement – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/kinzinger-slams-cruz-for-trump-non-endorsement-trump-on-nato/
— Half of CPS teachers ‘virtually illiterate,’ Rauner wrote in 2011 – Lauren FitzPatrick and Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, including my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government, hint/imply/argue/shout that I am stupid and lazy.  In my defense, a) I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree and three job-related master’s degrees, b) I earned six job-related professional certifications, and c) I earned a job-related professional license.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/half-of-cps-teachers-virtually-illiterate-rauner-wrote-in-2011/
— Giuliani takes shot at Chicago – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sneed-giuliani-takes-shot-at-chicago/
— Hackers access Illinois voter registration database – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/hackers-access-illinois-voter-registration-database/
— Illinois’ OpenBook site allows users to follow the money – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-openbook-site-allows-users-to-follow-the-money/
— Chicagoan Thomas Kasza aims to keep GOP Convention safe ‘flawlessly’ – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-chicagoan-aims-keep-gop-convention-safe-flawlessly/
— The Disneyization of protest at the GOP Convention – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steinberg-cleveland-and-disneyization-protest-republican-national-convention/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois Republican Chairman Tim Schneider: Booing Cruz was a sign of unity – Mike Riopell
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160721/news/160729732/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: He praised the party’s staff for coordinating the events and said it’s unclear what they’ll have planned next week during Democrats’ turn in the spotlight. “We’re going to need to rest up,” Schneider said. “Most people are not going to bed until between 2:30 or 4 o’clock in the morning and then they’re up for a breakfast at 8,” he said. “They’re going to need a vacation for a few days from this convention, and then we expect them to get right to work.”)
— Suburban Trump delegate Anthony Iosco focuses on Supreme Court picks – Mike Riopell
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160721/news/160729727/
— Police: Naperville protester’s tent fire likely arson – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160721/news/160729685/

 

ABC7
— HILLARY CLINTON CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES ‘TRUMP YOURSELF’ WEBSITE
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/hillary-clinton-campaign-launches-trump-yourself-website/1437325/
— IN 2011 EMAIL GOV. RAUNER CALLS HALF OF CPS TEACHERS ‘VIRTUALLY ILLITERATE’
http://abc7chicago.com/news/in-2011-email-rauner-calls-half-of-cps-teachers-virtually-illiterate/1437489/

 

NBC5
— Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Chicago Violence: Emanuel ‘Needs to Do What I Did’  From one mayor to another, Giuliani didn’t hold back on what he believes needs to be done to battle Chicago’s headline-making violence – Carol Marin and Don Moseley
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rudy-giuliani-chicago-violence-rahm-emanuel-trump-387870262.html
— Major Contributor to Trump Campaign on Mission to Change Republican Party With Hugs – Carol Marin and Don Moseley
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Major-Contributor-to-Trump-Campaign-on-Mission-to-Change-Republican-Party-With-Hugs-387817591.html
— Duckworth Draws Scrutiny Over Tweet About Kirk, Trump  Duckworth reportedly made false claims about Kirk last month, accusing the senator of calling for the mass arrest of 18,000 African-Americans and supporting presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s mass deportation – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/duckworth-draws-scrutiny-over-tweet-about-kirk-387868952.html

 

CBS2
— Anger On Both Sides After Ted Cruz Snubs Donald Trump
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/21/anger-on-both-sides-after-ted-cruz-snubs-donald-trump/

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— Hundreds of demonstrators gather on convention’s last day – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/178154615-story

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— AFSCME poll finds Rauner job rating slipping fast – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160721/BLOGS02/160729954/afscme-poll-finds-rauner-job-rating-slipping-fast

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Gary Johnson: Cruz did say to vote for Gary Johnson, didn’t he?  Johnson thinks he’ll get 15% needed to make debate stage – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/gary-johnson-cruz-did-say-to-vote-for-gary-johnson-didnt-he

 

WJBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump Pat Brady says “Trump can’t outsource role of president.” – Ed Stock
http://www.wjbc.com/2016/07/21/gop-strategist-trump-cant-outsource-role-of-president/

 

JOURNAL TOPICS
— Northwest Suburban Politicos Unite Around Trump At RNC – TOM ROBB
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_6a75a6d8-4f6e-11e6-9743-4f6c9274d232.html

 

CHICAGO READER
— Before he was at Fox, Roger Ailes ran a nasty Senate campaign in Illinois – Michael Miner  (DIERSEN: Lynn Martin lived in my precinct for a while.)
http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2016/07/21/before-he-was-at-fox-roger-ailes-ran-a-nasty-senate-campaign-in-illinois
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In 1988 Roger Ailes fashioned the media strategy for George H.W. Bush’s successful campaign for president, and in 1996 he became the first CEO of Fox News. Between these two historic events, he came to Illinois. His fingerprints were all over a nasty 1990 Senate race between two by-no-means-nasty people: Democratic incumbent Paul Simon and his Republican challenger, Lynn Martin, a moderate congresswoman from Rockford. Ailes thought Simon, who won by a whisker in 1984, was vulnerable: arguably too liberal for the state, and after making a run for the Democratic nomination for president in 1988, perhaps not sufficiently committed to the job, in the minds of Illinois voters.  So Ailes rode into town to see to it Illinois sent Martin to Washington.)

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— U-46 School Board member Tracy O’Neal Ellis’s racist KKK statement at meeting – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/u-46-school-board-member-tracy-oneal-elliss-racist-kkk-statement-at-meeting/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BIGA: KASICH RNC ANTICS ARE JUST AS FRUSTRATING AS CRUZ’S
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/biga-kasich-rnc-antics-are-just-as-frustrating-as-cruzs.html
— TED CRUZ’S MOMENT OF TRUTH, BUT WILL THAT TRUTH SET CRUZ SUPPORTERS FREE?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/ted-cruzs-moment-of-truth-but-will-that-truth-set-cruz-supporters-free.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: FDR’S HANDLING OF A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT VS. OBAMA’S
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/thorneroneil-fdrs-handling-of-a-national-security-threat-vs-obamas.html
— RNC: KINZINGER MEETS SPRINGFIELD … NOT THAT ONE, THE OTHER ONE
THORNER/O’NEIL: FDR’S HANDLING OF A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT VS. OBAMA’S

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner apologizes for making “unfair, untrue” comments in old e-mail
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/21/rauner-apologizes-for-making-unfair-untrue-comments-in-old-e-mail/
— Rauner continues to dodge Trump questions
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/21/rauner-continues-to-dodge-trump-questions/
— Report: Rauner “can’t stand Trump”
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/21/report-rauner-cant-stand-trump/

 

PJ MEDIA
— CIA-Vetted, ‘Moderate’ Syrian Rebels Behead Palestinian Child – PATRICK POOLE
https://pjmedia.com/homeland-security/2016/07/20/cia-vetted-moderate-syrian-rebels-who-received-u-s-tow-missiles-behead-palestinian-child/

 

GOPUSA
— Planned Parenthood aborted nearly 1M globally in 2015
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12622
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO, ON COOK COUNTY, ON ILLINOIS, AND ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Chicago: Over 2,200 shot this year, 21 of them age 13 and under
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12805
— Cruz doubles down on bitterness, says it’s personal
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12864

 

TOWNHALL
— GOP Rep Peter King Slams Ted Cruz: What He Did Exposes Him as a ‘Total Fraud’ – Leah Barkoukis
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2016/07/21/gop-rep-what-ted-cruz-did-exposes-him-as-a-total-fraud-n2195615

 

BILL O’REILLY
— Fear and Loathing in the Media
http://www.billoreilly.com/b/Staff-Column:%A0%A0Fear-and-Loathing-in-the-Media/978003686377519778.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— RNC demonstrations largely peaceful as anticipated riots fall to materialize – S.A. Miller
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/21/rnc-demonstrations-largely-peaceful-as-anticipated/
— Reince Priebus must decide whether to enforce Republican pledge  Cruz, Bush, Kasich among those refusing support – Ralph Z. Hallow
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/21/reince-priebus-must-decide-whether-to-enforce-repu/

 

NEWSMAX
— Roger Ailes Resigns From Fox News, Rupert Murdoch to Take Over
http://www.newsmax.com/?ns_mail_uid=193921&ns_mail_job=1678818_07212016&s=al&dkt_nbr=dmdhpbdk

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Ted Cruz Committed Political Suicide On National TV – Richard A. Viguerie
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/23643
— Mike Pence Just Made Himself De Facto Leader Of The Conservative Movement – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/23644

 

POLITICO
— Rep. Kinzinger rethinking Trump vote after NATO proposal  ‘It’s utterly disastrous,’ the Illinois Republican says at a POLITICO event about Trump’s threat to withhold support from NATO allies. – Louis Nelson  (DIERSEN: There are more than 11 million citizens of foreign countries (mainly Mexico) in America illegally.  What if America had asked for NATO’s help in stopping that invasion?  Of course, NATO would have said no.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/trump-nato-adam-kinzinger-225960

 

POLITIFACT
— U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk falsely attacks Duckworth on IRS expansion – Madeleine Doubek
http://www.politifact.com/illinois/statements/2016/jul/21/mark-kirk/congresswoman-tammy-duckworth-staunch-supporter-ir/

 

POLITICUS USA
— Ben Carson Just Said Trump’s Kids Grew Up Plagued By The ‘Disadvantage’ Of Wealth – Sean Colarossi (DIERSEN: How wealthy are/were your parents?  My disgusting critics/opponents demonized, denigrated, and condemned my parents as being wealthy to justify their demonizing, denigrating, and condemning me as being born with a silver spoon in my mouth and as always having been privileged.)
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/07/21/ben-carson-trumps-kids-grew-plagued-disadvantage-wealth.html

 

THE HILL
— Cruz faces backlash over Trump snub – Ben Kamisar
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/288645-cruz-wont-say-whether-hes-voting-for-trump
— Ailes resigns as Fox News head – Joe Concha  (DIERSEN: Of Course, needless-to-say, individuals, organizations, companies, and governments 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 AILES’ REPLACEMENT TO BE 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/blog-briefing-room/news/288751-ailes-resigns-as-fox-news-head

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Liberals Can Now Rejoice: Ted Cruz Is Toast – Bill Robinson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/billrobinson/liberals-can-now-rejoice-_b_11116126.html
— Why Peter Thiel’s Support Of Trump Makes The Tech Industry Uncomfortable  Silicon Valley is slowly realizing he might really mean it. – Ben Walsh
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/peter-thiel-trump-tech-industry_us_579121a8e4b00c9876ce9bf1
— Michael Steele Rips Republican Party #SOWHITE – Soraya Shockley
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/youth-radio-youth-media-international/michael-steele-rips-repub_b_11123348.html

 

ABC NEWS
— Rauner Once Called Chicago Teachers ‘Virtually Illiterate’ – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/rauner-called-chicago-public-school-teachers-illiterate-40786487
— Donald Trump Gets Bipartisan Condemnation for NATO Comments – ALI ROGIN
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donald-trump-bipartisan-condemnation-nato-comments/story?id=40774526

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Reince Priebus Thinks This Went Great – MARK LEIBOVICH
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/magazine/reince-priebus-thinks-this-went-great.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— How did Donald Trump’s convention speech get leaked in advance? – Callum Borchers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/21/how-did-donald-trumps-speech-get-leaked-in-advance/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Watch evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. celebrate Trump as an ‘American patriot’
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-republican-convention-2016-trump-evangelical-leaders-jerry-falwell-jr-1469150222-htmlstory.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL

— Donald Trump Attacks Political Establishment, Promises to Fix America  ‘My message is that things have to change,’ Republican nominee to say at convention – JANET HOOK and  REBECCA BALLHAUS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trumps-convention-speech-to-attack-establishment-promise-to-fix-america-1469144391

— Roger Ailes Resigns From Fox News; Rupert Murdoch to Take Over  Departure follows allegations of sexual harassment by former Fox News anchor – JOE FLINT  (DIERSEN: Of Course, needless-to-say, individuals, organizations, companies, and governments 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 AILES’ REPLACEMENT TO BE 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/roger-ailes-resigns-from-fox-news-rupert-murdoch-to-take-over-1469132116
— What You Like Falls on Party Lines  Facebook ‘likes’ illustrate the personal differences between Republicans and Democrats – Natalie Andrews and Brian McGill
http://graphics.wsj.com/elections/2016/facebook-likes/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republicans and Democrats divide on policy positions, and the ideological divisions can extend to taste in music, movies and books. An analysis of what people who “like” the presidential candidates on Facebook “like” elsewhere shows interesting ways the partisan divide can go beyond the issues. To “like” something on Facebook, a user has to deliberately click the button. Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has 9.1 million “likes” on Facebook, which has 201 million monthly active users in the U.S. Presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has 4.3 million. To determine the data set used below, Facebook took that audience, removed people that liked both pages and looked at what other items the people had liked on Facebook. Below, a state-by-state look at what people who “like” the presidential candidates or members of their respective parties also “like” on Facebook.)

 

TIME
— Donald Trump Is the First Nominee Since 1960s to Have Not Spoken at a Prior Convention – Will Drabold
http://time.com/4416976/republican-convention-donald-trump-first-speech/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Cruz’s stand for conservatism at the convention – Jeremy Carl
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/438154/cruzs-stand-conservatism-lion-ted

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— Ted Cruz’s Betrayal of Donald Trump Was Brilliant  If his bet pays off, he’ll be the presumptive frontrunner in the 2020 primary. – BRIAN BEUTLER
https://newrepublic.com/article/135366/ted-cruzs-betrayal-donald-trump-brilliant

 

SALON
— Don’t be fooled by the GOP’s united front — there are still anti-Trump dissenters in Cleveland  Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger tells Salon that Trump’s speech tonight can’t erase all of his bigoted rhetoric – SEAN ILLING
http://www.salon.com/2016/07/21/dont_be_fooled_by_the_gops_united_front_there_are_still_anti_trump_dissenters_in_cleveland/

 

FED SMITH
— 6 College Discounts for Federal Employees in 2016 – Jason Kay  (DIERSEN: I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree and three job-related master’s degrees while I worked for the federal government.  My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the courses were not job-related, did not help me carry out my duties, were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and were a distraction.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/07/21/6-college-discounts-for-federal-employees-in-2016/

July 21 Morning Edition

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Teen Delegate Carl Miller To Get Special RNC Birthday Gift – AMANDA VINICKY
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/teen-delegate-get-special-rnc-birthday-gift
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A high-school senior from Downers Grove already has a notable life experience to brag about when he starts applying to college: the 17-year-old is part of Illinois’ delegation to the Republican National Convention. Three generations of his family are in Cleveland for the RNC. Carl Miller is a senior at Timothy Christian, a private school in suburban Lemont. He’s into meteorology love the weather; I like to storm chase,” Carl says. According to his grandpa, who can’t help but brag, Carl is also on the academic scholastic team, got a high-scoring 34 on the ACT college entrance exam, and he’s number one in his class. Also, he’s a political junkie; or maybe “2016 presidential candidate groupie” is the better term for it. “We’ve traveled all over the Midwest to meet all the candidates,” says his grandfather, Arthur Siml. He’s exaggerating, slightly. To clarify: grandfather and grandson traveled all over the Midwest to meet all of the Republican candidates. It began, Arthur says, with Carl’s trip to the Iowa State Fair. “He came back, he was very excited because he met some of the politicians, including his least favorite: Hillary. And had a picture. I said: Carl if you really want to meet these people, we’ll have to do some research and some planning,” he said. And boy, did they. They got tickets for the GOP primary debate in Milwaukee from Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and for the debate in South Carolina from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. “And then we traveled Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois. And we’d just go to the things. But we didn’t want — we wanted to be sure to meet the candidates. So we’d make big signs, and we’d always meet them when they’d go to their car, so that you could meet them one-on-one when they’re alone waiting for their staff to catch up,” Arthur said. “And it was quite interesting because you don’t meet them when there’s a thousand people there. You do meet them when they isolate themselves back at their vehicle. And so we’d go to even $1000 a plate dinners, and we’d just wait. And the people were very kind – sometimes they’d put us in the reception line, even though we couldn’t afford it.”  Arthur says it’s been an adventure. “At my age – 75 – I’d watch it on TV, but the opportunity to do it with my grandson was just memorable,” he says. These two didn’t just travel to political rallies and fundraisers. They worked it. They’d schmooze with candidates’ drivers, who’d help with access, or show campaign staff a scrapbook of their election-year travels. Plus, they’d have big, bright flashing signs. At some point, Carl upped his involvement, and he signed on with the Republican candidate he liked most of all. “And so I joined the Ted Cruz campaign as a volunteer in three states: Iowa, Illinois, my home state, and Wisconsin. And I got an internship for the campaign in Indiana. And then I got on board with my township organization. So through the Downers Grove Township Republicans, I became a precinct committeeman,” Carl says. That’s how he became a candidate in his own right, for a spot as a delegate to the Republican National Convention. At the state convention in Peoria in May, Illinois Republicans voted to make Carl an alternate delegate. Alternates can go on the convention floor, so he was there and for the roll call when Illinois officially awarded its delegates, and helped to give Trump the nomination. Carl says that’s been his favorite, or most significant part anyway, of the experience so far. Here’s been in Cleveland all week with his dad Rob Miller, who is also a “strong, conservative Republican,” and with his grandpa, Arthur, who is also a Republican. Carl isn’t sure what the future has in store, beyond a desire to study law and political science. “I want to serve my country as best as I can, I want to advance the principles I believe in” he says. “I’m passionate about the constitution, about the rule of law. About the founding principles – the Judeau Christian values – that build this country.” Values like limited government. “James Madison put if perfectly in The Federalist Papers when he said: ‘If men were angels, no government would be necessary. And if angels governed men, then no restrictions on government would be necessary.’ But the constitution balances that idea by creating three, coequal branches of government, that check each other and balance each other so as to limit the power and preclude a tyranny from developing.” All of this from a kid who, at 17, is too young to actually cast a vote for President, for a very short while longer. Illinois has a law that lets 17 year-olds vote in the primary if they’re going to be 18 by the time the general election rolls around. Carl was able to take advantage of that  (and so he voted for Cruz in the primary):  he’ll ring in his 18th birthday on Friday, as his time as an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention is coming to a close. “And I couldn’t ask for a better birthday present,” he says. Carl says he’ll be casting a vote for Donald Trump.)

 

WTTW
— VIDEO: July 20, 2016 – Full Show
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/20/july-20-2016-full-show
(FROM THE POSTING: Our panel this week includes Jason DeSanto, a political communications expert and senior lecturer at Northwestern University School of Law; Kirk Dillard, the former DuPage County GOP Chairman and Illinois state senator; and Doug Ibendahl, an attorney and former general counsel to the Illinois Republican Party who is a Trump supporter.)
— A Look Ahead at the Illinois Delegation’s Final Day at Convention – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/20/look-ahead-illinois-delegation-s-final-day-convention
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois Delegation is back at it for one last breakfast on Thursday morning. Scheduled to appear before the assembled delegates are Tony Iosco, who is a representative of the Trump campaign, and Ned Ryun, who founded a group called American Majority. The group bills itself as a nonpartisan group that trains grassroots activists and has been involved in the Tea Party movement. What remains to be seen is who will stick around to witness the speeches. Thursday’s theme is “make America one again.” Headlining speakers, according to the official convention program, include RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump. Many of the elected officials who have been in Cleveland throughout the week have intimated they would not stick around for Thursday’s final day and hear Republican nominee Donald Trump formally give his acceptance speech.)
— Illinois Delegates Erupt in Anger Over Cruz Speech – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/20/illinois-delegates-erupt-anger-over-cruz-speech
— Photos: RNC Convention 2016, Day 3 – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/21/photos-rnc-convention-2016-day-3
— Former IL GOP Chair Pat Brady: Trump ‘Not Fit to be Commander-in-Chief’ (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who a) have supported Pat Brady, b) who are supporting Pat Brady, and/or c) who will continue to support Pat Brady? Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Trump has promised to defend and advance the Republican Party platform and he is the Republican Party’s presidential candidate.)
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/20/former-il-gop-chair-trump-not-fit-be-commander-chief

 

ABC7
— TED CRUZ BOOED AT RNC
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/ted-cruz-booed-at-rnc-mike-pence-to-speak-on-day-three/1434921/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago Trump delegate expelled from RNC after using N-word – Mike Flannery
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/177430402-story

 

CHICAGO SUNTIMES
— Cruz won’t vote Hillary, decision not to endorse Trump ‘personal’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cruz-wont-vote-hillary-decision-not-to-endorse-trump-personal/
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: Ted Cruz snubs Donald Trump: ‘Vote your conscience’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ted-cruz-snubs-donald-trump-vote-your-conscience/
— Dr. Ben Carson misses opportunity to inspire – Mary Mitchell
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/mitchell-dr-ben-carson-misses-opportunity-to-inspire/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But Carson took the cake when the devout Christian associated Clinton’s admiration for Chicago community organizer Saul Alinsky with the devil. “He wrote a book called ‘Rules for Radicals.’ On the dedication page, it acknowledges Lucifer, the original radical who gained his own kingdom,” Carson told the fired-up crowd. “Are we willing to elect someone as president who has as [her] role model somebody who acknowledges Lucifer?”)
— Keep up the fight for the power of your vote – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-keep-up-the-fight-for-the-power-of-your-vote/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “After Cleveland, how can Caitlyn Jenner be a Republican?”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-after-cleveland-how-can-caitlyn-jenner-be-a-republican/
— SNEED: Absent, without leave . . . Sneed is told Gov. Bruce Rauner, who detests Trump, may be a no-show here — but he is monitoring what’s going on. “He’s been calling,” an Illinois delegate who asked not to be identified said. “He can’t stand Trump. He doesn’t like the way he does business.” The kicker: Sneed is told there is now $15.2 million in the “Citizens for Rauner” fund — and not a penny will go to Trump. It’s state funds.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sneed-trumps-son-not-happy-with-former-campaign-manager/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Republicans handed hangover cure at convention – Monique Garcia  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who get involved in government and/or politics a) to have an excuse to drink booze and/or b) to encourage everyone to drink more booze?  The aforesaid in Wheaton and in Glen Ellyn work very hard against me.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-republican-convention-hangover-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The crowd grows thinner each morning as the Illinois delegation gathers for breakfast at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, the result of long days and even longer nights featuring parties and receptions with plenty of food and booze. The light crowd at Wednesday’s gathering to hear remarks from U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa of California did not go unnoticed by organizers, who the night before handed out Pedialyte to night owls as they returned to the delegation hotel. The drink is most commonly used to restore hydration, but also is used as a way to ease a hangover. “I am surprised how many people made it to breakfast. That’s good, there’s been a few late nights out here,” remarked U.S. Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois. Shimkus went on to highlight the various media appearances of Illinois delegates before offering a word of caution. “The nation knows that Illinois is in town, just make sure it’s for the right reasons,” he said jokingly. “We don’t want the chairman pulling anybody out of jail later on.”)
— Illinois Republicans remove Trump delegate with ‘whitepride’ social media handle – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-delegate-removed-met-0721-20160720-story.html
— Independent Map Amendment: Another constitutional smackdown for the people of Illinois – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-redistricting-ruling-madigan-illinois-map-edit-0721-jm-20160720-story.html
— Ban-the-box laws may worsen racial bias against black job candidates, study says – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz (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.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-ban-the-box-racial-bias-0720-biz-20160719-story.html
— Protesters chain themselves together in front of Chicago police station – Lolly Bowean
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-black-lives-matter-march-lawndale-police-strategies-20160720-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Cruz’s speech overshadows Pence’s at GOP convention.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160721/news/160729810/
— Kirk faces tough re-election challenge as he skips Cleveland – Mike Riopell
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160720/news/160729834/
— Rep. David Harris marks 40 years since Reagan RNC fight – Mike Riopell
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160720/news/160729832/?utm_source=spec
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For state Rep. David Harris of Arlington Heights, the 2016 Republican National Convention marks 40 years since his first one. That 1976 convention was hotly contested, and Harris explained in March his role in helping wrangle delegates on behalf of Ronald Reagan, who eventually lost the nomination to Gerald Ford. Harris met his wife, Michelle, on that campaign, and she’s with him in Cleveland this week. How have conventions changed over the years? For one, a lot of Trump delegates are new to the political process, which could bring more GOP voters on board. “The convention is meant to bring the party faithful together and have them drink the Kool aid and get them fired up,” Harris said. “A couple of differences here are that, No. 1, a lot of those folks in the convention hall aren’t the party faithful,” he said. Plus, he thought the staging was more intimate, at least in the nights before Trump’s big speech. “The delegates were close to the podium, much closer than what I’ve seen,” Harris said. “You could literally walk up to the edge of the stage.” Harris, a former leader of the Illinois National Guard, was elected to go to the convention in the March primary as a delegate for Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Even though some delegates like him weren’t sent to vote for Trump, the roll call Tuesday to nominate Trump was drama-free because he had plenty of delegates to spare. “I don’t know how many more of these I’ll get to go to,” Harris said. “This is my sixth. It might be my last. It’s been quite a journey through the Republican years.”)
— Little sympathy for black shooting victims at GOP convention – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160721/news/160729809/
— Tollway seeking to increase hiring of minority contractors – Marni Pyke  (DIERSEN: The Republican Party platform calls for equal opportunity, that is, it opposes race and gender based preference giving. Ultimately, employment is zero-sum. Every job or promotion that a Democrat, a minority, a female, a younger person, and/or a veteran gets is a job or promotion that a Republican, a White, a male, an older person, and/or a non-veteran does not get. 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.dailyherald.com/article/20160720/news/160729860/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Facing a shortfall in minority contractors, Illinois tollway directors Wednesday took steps to increase participation by businesses owned by women, Hispanics, blacks and Asians in its $12 billion road-building program. Diversity and Inclusion Committee members endorsed plans to offer mentoring and training to encourage minority businesses. The agency is also looking at ways to offer incentives to get big construction companies to hire more minority-owned subcontractors.)
— O’Hare plan includes hope for western access – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160721/discuss/160729812/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Lingle urges Trump support at GOP convention – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20160720/bernard-schoenburg-lingle-urges-trump-support-at-gop-convention

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Senator Rose Comments On RNC – JORDAN ABUDAYYEH
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/senator-rose-comments-on-rnc

 

WAND
— Rauner Answers Questions About Not Attending RNC  (DIERSEN: The following do not want Rauner to support Trump: 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://wymg.com/news/101101-rauner-answers-questions-about-not-attending-rnc/

 

WSIL TV
— Southern Illinois delegate Gloria Campos travels to Cleveland for convention – Anna Giles
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32494197/southern-illinois-delegate-travels-to-cleveland-for-convention

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Cruz Defiantly Defends Decision to Snub Trump – J. Clark  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would defiantly defend their decision to snub me.  Many of them would cite an article that I included a link to in a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/cruz-defiantly-defends-decision-to-snub-trump
— Christie calls Cruz speech ‘awful’ and ‘selfish’  Cruz more concerned with 2020 than 2016, Christie says – CMNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/christie-calls-cruz-speech-awful-and-selfish

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Who is funding group challenging redistricting? – AP
http://herald-review.com/ap/state/who-is-funding-group-challenging-redistricting/article_d6821d17-bb0f-5988-8121-907b49665c46.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois delegates enjoy anti-Clinton speeches, but also want pro-Trump talk at convention – MAUREEN O’REILLY
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article90941712.html

 

NEWSDAY
— New University of Illinois chancellor to start by listening – AP  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, the following will shout at him: 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.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-u-of-illinois-chancellor-to-make-first-campus-speech-1.12066795

 

ILLINOIS HOME PAGE
— Presidential hopeful Clinton takes jab at governor Rauner – Kelsey Gibbs
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/capitol-news/presidential-hopeful-takes-jab-at-governor

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Khouri recognized by Republican Congressional Committee for high standards of achievement
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/510955306-khouri-recognized-by-republican-congressional-committee-for-high-standards-of-achievment

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Democrats Chose Ray Flavin to Challenge Pat Kenneally for State’s Attorney – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/07/20/democrats-chose-ray-flavin-to-challenge-pat-kenneally-for-states-attorney/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CRUZ TELLS TEXAS DELEGATION WHY HE WON’T ENDORSE: “IT’S PERSONAL”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/cruz-tells-texas-delegation-why-he-wont-endorse-its-personal.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— IL Trump delegates defend the negativity
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/21/il-trump-delegates-defend-the-negativity/
— Poll: Voters prefer union and government workers over tanking Rauner
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/21/poll-voters-prefer-union-and-government-workers-over-tanking-rauner/
— LIVE COVERAGE *** Republican National Convention
http://capitolfax.com/2016/07/21/live-coverage-republican-national-convention-4/

 

TOWNHALL
— Not Invited: Adelsons Bar Cruz From Donor Suite After He Refused To Endorse Trump – Matt Vespa  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to get information to destroy me and to destroy 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? The aforesaid can always unsubscribe, but should I cancel their subscriptions?)
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2016/07/21/not-invited-adelsons-refused-to-let-cruz-into-donor-suite-after-refusing-to-endorse-trump-n2195523
— You’re Fired: Trump May Seek New Law Making It Easier to Clear Gov’t of Obama Appointees – Leah Barkoukis (DIERSEN: Have you ever been fired?  While I worked for GAO 1980-1997 in its Chicago office, the Democrats who ran GAO routinely gave the managers of that office lists of employees in that office who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran that they were to fire.  Of course, needless-to-say, I was always on all those lists.  They would have succeeded in firing me much sooner than they did if I had not taken the following job-related actions: a) completed the requirements for a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, b) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, c) became a licensed CPA in 1982, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997, and d) completed the requirements for a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2016/07/20/youre-fired-trump-may-seek-new-law-making-it-easier-to-clear-govt-of-obama-appointees-n2195154
— White House Not Planning to Punish Castro For Promoting Hillary While Serving as HUD Secretary – O’Brien Cortney
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/07/21/white-house-not-planning-to-punish-castro-for-violating-hatch-act-n2195249

 

FEDERALIST
— One Of Hillary Clinton’s DNC Delegates Literally Tried To Murder Someone, But Media Are Silent  When will media start focusing on the Democrat gun crime epidemic? – Bre Payton
http://thefederalist.com/2016/07/20/one-of-hillary-clintons-dnc-delegates-literally-tried-to-murder-someone-but-media-are-silent/#.V4_d2rRVWVA.facebook

 

THE BLAZE
— Clinton Fires Back With This Brutal Video After Christie ‘Indicted’ Her During GOP Convention Speech – Tre Goins-Phillips
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/20/clinton-fires-back-with-this-brutal-video-after-christie-indicted-her-during-gop-convention-speech/
— Montel Williams Implores Christians to Accept LGBT Community: ‘We Are All Equal In the Eyes of the Lord’ – Kaitlyn Schallhorn (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBT activity focus on destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBT activity.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/07/20/montel-williams-implores-christians-to-accept-lgbt-community-we-are-all-equal-in-the-eyes-of-the-lord/
— For Our Kids, Trump Is Less A Gamble Than Clinton – Brad Schaeffer
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/for-our-kids-trump-is-less-a-gamble-than-clinton/

 

POLITICO
— Cruz gets booed after he declines to endorse Trump during convention speech – Nolan D. McCaskill
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/cruz-gets-booed-after-he-declines-to-endorse-trump-during-convention-speech-225924

 

THE HILL
— Cruz torpedoes Trump’s convention – Alexander Bolton (DIERSEN: The following are overjoyed: 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/homenews/administration/288628-cruz-torpedoes-trumps-convention
— No Trump endorsement from Cruz, who says ‘vote your conscience’ – Peter Schroeder  (DIERSEN: Clinton and her supporters are overjoyed.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/288607-no-trump-endorsement-from-cruz-who-tells-gop-vote-your
— Cruz aides made late push for Trump endorsement – Jonathan Swan
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/288605-cruz-aides-made-late-push-for-trump-endorsement

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— The ‘Pledge’ That Saddled Republicans With Trump  Scared of a third-party run, the GOP instead wound up with Trump as nominee. – S.V. Date
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-priebus-rnc-pledge_us_579034efe4b0fc06ec5bb61b

 

POLITICO
— Ted Cruz rules out voting for Hillary Clinton – Katie Glueck
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/ted-cruz-rules-out-voting-for-hillary-clinton-225944
— MARCH 11, 2016 FLASHBACK: 1988: The Year Donald Lost His Mind  At the early peak of his success, he pulled the trigger on a manic series of deals that nearly brought him down. – Michael Kruse  (DIERSEN: What were you doing during 1988?  I worked for GAO on audits of IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division.)
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/03/1988-the-year-donald-lost-his-mind-213721

 

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Three Nights of Unforced Errors.”
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/first-read/first-read-three-nights-unforced-errors-n614021

 

CNN
— Fireworks at GOP convention.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/20/politics/republican-convention-highlights-day-three/index.html
— Defiant Ted Cruz stands by refusal to endorse Trump after being booed during convention speech – Teddy Schleifer and Stephen Collinson
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/20/politics/ted-cruz-republican-convention-moment/index.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— The G.O.P.’s Surreal Diversity Show – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at minorities, at women, at young people, and at everyone else that Republicans are racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.  How soon, if not already, will Republicans be able to go to court and a) get restraining orders against Democrats and b) sue Democrats for slander and for libel?)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/opinion/the-gops-surreal-diversity-show.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump’s Convention Is a Low-Energy Show So Far.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/politics/rnc-convention-delegates.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Sooner or later, all of the following will demonize, denigrate, and condemn the Republican Party platform: 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.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-china-republican-platform-20160721-snap-story.html

 

MCCLATCHY DC
— GOP convention to watchdog groups: No thanks – ANITA KUMAR  (DIERSEN: Have you worked for watchdog groups?  I have.  I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 year of which at the GS-13 level (currently $92,632-$120,427) and I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 level (currently $77,899-$88,286).)
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article90874752.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Despite Boos, Ted Cruz Won’t Endorse Donald Trump  Texas senator gives a fiery speech at Republican convention, but only with a bland exhortation to vote – REID J. EPSTEIN  (DIERSEN: If/when Cruz formally calls for his supporters to formally boycott Trump supporters, what will you do?  What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who demonize me, who denigrate me, and who condemn me as being a Trump supporter?)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/despite-boos-ted-cruz-wont-endorse-donald-trump-1469068878
— Kasich Not Backing Down on Boycott of Home-State GOP Convention  Ohio governor says he objects to nominee Trump’s stands on immigration and trade, among others – PATRICK O’CONNOR and  REID J. EPSTEIN  (DIERSEN: If/when Kasich formally calls for his supporters to formally boycott Trump supporters, what will you do?  What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who demonize me, who denigrate me, and who condemn me as being a Trump supporter?)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/kasich-not-backing-down-on-boycott-of-home-state-gop-convention-1469050200
— Pence Offers Upbeat Outlook on Rocky Night at GOP Convention  Ted Cruz refuses to endorse Donald Trump, but speakers unite in rally against Clinton – PATRICK O’CONNOR and KRISTINA PETERSON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/pence-takes-center-stage-at-republican-convention-1469059331
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PHOTO OF TRUMP: How the 1990s Became Donald Trump’s Personal Crucible  The businessman’s ‘terrible, horrible’ stretch of personal and financial troubles more than two decades ago helped forge the traits that propelled him to the Republican nomination – BETH REINHARD and  PETER GRANT  (DIERSEN: What did you do during the 1990s?  I worked for GAO until 1997 when my Democrat superiors succeeded in forcing me to retire when I was 49 years old.  I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.  I completed the requirements for a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-1990s-became-donald-trumps-personal-crucible-1469035278
— Don’t Waste Your Time, Donald  If Trump campaigns in California and New York, as he says he will, then it’s all over. – Karl Rove
http://www.wsj.com/articles/dont-waste-your-time-donald-1469056450
— Indiana Growth Model  The Daniels-Pence record is a lesson in conservative reform. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/indiana-growth-model-1469055008
— Twitter Permanently Bans Blogger Milo Yiannopoulos on Abusive-Content Grounds  The unusual move comes after actress Leslie Jones sparred with the conservative blogger and received racially abusive tweets from many users – YOREE KOH
http://www.wsj.com/articles/twitter-permanently-bans-controversial-blogger-milo-yiannopoulos-1469025620
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Winners vs. Losers: Zero-Sum View Prevails – Greg Ip  (DIERSEN: The Republican Party platform calls for equal opportunity, that is, it opposes race and gender based preference giving. Federal employment is zero-sum. Every job or promotion that a Democrat, a minority, a female, a younger person, and/or a veteran gets is a job or promotion that a Republican, a White, a male, an older person, and/or a non-veteran does not get. 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.wsj.com/articles/the-rise-of-zero-sum-economics-1469033016

 

FORTUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “the GOP Is the Party of Fear.”  Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that they will get 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://fortune.com/2016/07/20/republican-party-fear/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “In Cleveland, Sea of White Reflects Republican Party’s Election Math Problem.” (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at minorities, at women, at young people, and at everyone else that Republicans are racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.  How soon, if not already, will Republicans be able to go to court and a) get restraining orders against Democrats and b) sue Democrats for slander and for libel?)
http://fortune.com/2016/07/20/in-cleveland-sea-of-white-reflects-republican-partys-election-math-problem/
— Ted Cruz Says He Won’t Support Donald Trump For Attacks on His Wife and Father – Katie Reilly  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would defiantly defend their decision to attack me.  Many of them would cite an article that I included a link to in a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email.)
http://fortune.com/2016/07/21/ted-cruz-says-he-wont-support-donald-trump-for-attacks-on-his-wife-and-father/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Wake Up Call: Facing IRS Probe, Facebook Hires Baker McKenzie
https://bol.bna.com/wake-up-call-facing-irs-probe-facebook-hires-baker-mckenzie/
— Why Doesn’t Your Company Want You to Put More in Your 401(k)?  They welcomed automatic enrollment and contribution increases a decade ago. Not any more. – Ben Steverman  (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors were moral relativists who believed that their end (hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females) justified their means (wasting the careers of and getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran). One of their justifications for wasting my career and for getting rid of me was that my wife had a good job, that we had no dependents, and that we had saved for our retirement.)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-21/why-doesn-t-your-company-want-you-to-put-more-in-your-401-k
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A better retirement plan also offers long-term benefits that are hard to quantify, Adams says. Workers who aren’t prepared for retirement are going to be more stressed and they’re going to end up working longer than they—and thus, often, their employers—would prefer.)

 

DAILY BEAST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you oppose illegal immigration, the more that Democrats and RINOs hate you.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/07/21/trump-s-rnc-welcomes-xenophobia-inc.html

 

THE WEEK
— Mike Pence: ‘I’m a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican — in that order’ – Catherine Garcia  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty.  Democrats and Democrat plants are nasty.  Libertarians and Libertarian plants are nasty.  Greens and Green plants are nasty.  RINOs are nasty.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are nasty. If I said what Pence said, they would shout even louder from the pulpit in the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall that I am a religious hypocrite because I put GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and send them out on Sunday mornings instead of attending church services.  Many, if not most of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote booze, gambling, and other vices.)
http://theweek.com/speedreads/637487/mike-pence-im-christian-conservative-republican–that-order

 

ATLANTIC
— Ted Cruz Steals the Show  It was supposed to big Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s big night—but all eyes were on the unrepentant Texas senator, instead. – DAVID A. GRAHAM
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/07/live-coverage-of-the-republican-national-convention-day-3/492143/

 

FED SMITH
— Republican Platform Calls for Cutting Federal Workers’ Pay and Benefits – Ian Smith  (DIERSEN: If I was still working for the federal government, my Democrat superiors, Democrat supervisors, Democrat coworkers, and Democrat subordinates would kill me figuratively if not literally.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/07/20/republican-platform-calls-for-cutting-federal-workers-pay-and-benefits/

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Trump Campaign Says Donald Would Loosen Civil Service Laws to Root Out Feds Loyal to Obama – Eric Katz   (DIERSEN: Have you ever been rooted out?  While I worked for GAO 1980-1997 in its Chicago office, the Democrats who ran GAO routinely gave the managers of that office lists of employees in that office who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran that they were to root out.  Of course, needless-to-say, I was always on those root out lists.  They would have succeeded in rooting me out much sooner than they did if I had not taken the following job-related actions: a) completed the requirements for a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, b) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, c) became a licensed CPA in 1982, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997, and d) completed the requirements for a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
http://www.govexec.com/management/2016/07/trump-campaign-says-donald-would-loosen-civil-service-laws-root-out-feds-loyal-obama/130081/

 

WORLD SOCIALIST WEB SITE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Calls for violence, repression and war dominate day three of Republican Convention.”
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2016/07/21/conv-j21.html

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Expect Reporters To Help Clinton Over Trump  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents expect me to help them, to help their operatives, and to help their dupes.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes blame me for their problems, blame me for your problems, blame me for my problems, and blame me for everyone’s problems.  My critics/opponents blame me for all losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000.  What do you say to my critics/opponents, to their operatives, and to their dupes?)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/voters_expect_reporters_to_help_clinton_over_trump

July 20 Evening Edition

WTTW
— California U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa: Trump Probably Won’t Build Actual Wall – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/20/congressman-trump-probably-wont-build-actual-wall
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It is one of the cornerstones of Donald Trump’s campaign platform, and the issue that has inflamed passions on both sides: Trump has pledged repeatedly to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, and to have Mexico foot the estimated $5 to $10 billion to pay for it. But a high-ranking Republican congressman on Wednesday told the Illinois delegation that Trump’s promise amounts to little more than a metaphor for fixing the country’s broken immigration system. It doesn’t necessarily mean a physical wall will get built, he said. “Donald Trump speaks in shorthand too much,” said California U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa in a breakfast speech before Illinois delegates. “‘Build a wall’ is code for, ‘Let’s get our immigration system working so that, if you’re here legally, we work with you. If you’re illegally here, you don’t get a job.’” Illinois U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, who says he will vote for Trump but won’t necessarily support him, says the nominee has been unclear on the specifics of his policy as it relates to immigration reform and border control. And he says a physical wall across the entire border with Mexico isn’t a given. “This is up to Donald Trump to define these terms that he articulated in the campaign,” Roskam said. “We need control of the border. If it’s a physical manifestation, or high tech, or whatever it happens to be, that’s up to him to tell us.” But the Trump delegates in attendance weren’t buying the concept of wall as metaphor. “Trump says build a physical wall, I think that means he’s going to build a wall,” said delegate Maria Hough. “I think the congressman is sadly mistaken,” said delegate Stella Kozanecki, an 80-year-old first timer from downstate Mount Vernon. “It means build a wall.” Trump delegate Mark Fratella, an Evanston public school teacher who lives in Elmhurst, takes an all-of-the-above approach. “The ‘build a wall’ has two meanings: the physical meaning and just securing our borders, because we don’t know who’s coming into this country,” Fratella said. “We want a wall, but we want a door in that wall for legal, orderly immigration.”)
— Downers Grove Teen Carl Miller is Illinois’ Youngest Delegate – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/07/20/downers-grove-teen-illinois-youngest-delegate

 

WBEZ
— Illinois Republicans Introduce DuPage Teenager Carl Miller Seen As Future Of The State Party – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/illinois-republicans-introduce-dupage-teenager-seen-as-future-of-the-state-party/ec499f61-51d6-4c7f-943f-b1e89750e62d
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps are happy that “Illinois’ Elected Republicans Continue To Wrestle With Supporting Trump.”  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.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/illinois-elected-republicans-continue-to-wrestle-with-supporting-trump/b0a41e55-8b10-4936-b729-38480a8876d8

 

ABC7
— RNC FLAG-BURNING DEMONSTRATION GETS HEATED, SEVERAL ARRESTED
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rnc-flag-burning-demonstration-gets-heated-several-arrested/1435298/
— DONALD TRUMP EXPLAINS PLAN TO FUND WALL ALONG US-MEXICO BORDER – David Ono
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-explains-plan-to-fund-wall-along-us-mexico-border/1434861/
— JUDGE BLOCKS ILLINOIS REDISTRICTING PLAN FROM BALLOT – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/judge-blocks-illinois-redistricting-plan-from-ballot/1435070/

 

NBC5
— Hillary Clinton: ‘Rauner Has Been Holding the Budget Hostage for Months’  Clinton slammed Gov. Rauner Tuesday, blaming him for the fallout from the state’s budget impasse. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/hillary-clinton-criticizes-rauner-illinois-state-budget-387649861.html
— Sen. Mark Kirk Changes His Vote for President After Criticism Over Write-In  During a radio interview, Kirk announced that he would write-in former Secretary of State Colin Powell for president, instead of voting for Republican nominee Donald Trump – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/sen-mark-kirk-changes-his-vote-for-president-anti-trump-tammy-duckworth-387682231.html

 

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps glorify and praise Kinzinger because he “Still Has Doubts About Trump.”  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://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/20/kinzinger-still-has-doubts-about-trump-but-says-gop-needs-to-unite/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois delegation told Trump’s build-a-wall vow is ‘code’ for fixing immigration – Rick Pearson and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-republican-convention-issa-trump-met0721-20160720-story.html
— Judge tosses Rauner-backed Illinois redistricting referendum from ballot – Kim Geiger and Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-redistricting-lawsuit-ruling-madigan-met-20160720-story.html
— White privilege and why Melania Trump gets a pass, Michelle Obama doesn’t – Dahleen Glanton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-melania-michelle-criticism-glanton-talk-20160720-column.html
— Police arrest 17 protesters during flag-burning demonstration outside RNC
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-cleveland-gop-convention-protest-20160720-story.html
— Hospital prepping for annual influx of drunken teenagers from Lollapalooza – Marion Renault
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-lollapalooza-drill-underage-drinking-met-20160720-story.html
— Republicans link Lucifer to Hellary and liberal heads explode – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-republican-convention-kass-0721-20160720-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif.: Trump’s wall is ‘code to fix immigration’ – Tina Sfondeles and Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/issa-trump-pledge-to-build-a-wall-is-code-to-fix-immigration/
— Abortion referral bill threatens basic health services – Dr. Colleen Malloy and Emily Zender
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-medical-professional-shortage-dont-allow-it-to-become/
— Democrats’ stance on redistricting reform will catch up to them – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brown-dems-stance-on-redistricting-reform-will-catch-up-to-them/
— Shooting of 6-year-old girl revives demand for 1,000 more cops – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/shooting-of-six-year-old-resurrects-demands-for-1000-more-cops/
— CTU protests for additional Chicago Public Schools funding – Jacob Wittich
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/ctu-protests-for-additional-chicago-public-schools-funding/
— GOP revokes delegate’s credentials for ‘racist’ FB post – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-gop-revokes-delegate-credentials-racist-fb-post/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois Republican Party on Wednesday revoked the convention credentials of a Donald Trump delegate from Chicago “for publicly-made racist comments and threats of violence” on a Facebook posting. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider told the Sun-Times the party, “has zero tolerance for racism of any kind and threats of violence against anyone.”  The executive committee of the Illinois GOP party made the decision regarding Fifth Congressional District delegate Lori Gayne after party officials said she confirmed to them she was the author of the offending post, made under a different name. Gayne was elected a Trump delegate in the March Illinois primary from the North Side district. Gayne told the Sun-Times on Wednesday she wrote the post, after a reporter from the newspaper raised the matter with her on Tuesday evening, while she was with the Illinois delegation on the convention floor. The Republican National Convention welcome party was thrown Sunday at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Gayne wrote, over a photo of law enforcement officials on the roof on the iconic building on the Lake Erie shore: “Our brave snipers just waiting for some “N—- to try something. Love them.”  She used an abbreviation for the racial slur. Schneider said in a statement, as party chairman,  “I condemn in the strongest terms the racist comments and threats of violence made by Ms. Gayne, a member of our delegation to the Republican National Convention. Ms. Gayne brought the statements to the attention of Illinois Republican Party staff after being contacted by Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times,” Schneider said in statement. “Let me be unequivocally clear — racism and threats of violence have absolutely no place in the Illinois Republican Party or in a civil and inclusive society. “The Illinois Republican Party believes that inciting violence against anyone attending the RNC places state delegations, demonstrators exercising their First Amendment rights, and law enforcement personnel needlessly in harm’s way. Therefore, I have consulted with the Executive Committee of the Illinois Republican Party and have revoked Ms. Gayne’s credentials as a delegate to the Republican National Convention.” Gayne offered her “deepest apologies” in a statement, saying, “I strongly regret the offensive statements I recently made on social media. While I in no way intended to make racist or threatening statements, I now realize that they could be interpreted that way. “I have the deepest respect for members of law enforcement and know that they put their lives on the line every day. I made the offensive statements in my attempt to applaud their courage in the face of protests. But I now realize that my statements were ignorant and intolerant, and they cannot be justified. “The statements do not reflect my character or feelings toward minorities. As a Jewish woman, I know that racism of any kind is unjustifiable and hurtful, even when it’s not intended. I also know that violence is never the answer to political disagreements. I respect the decision of the Illinois Republican Party and understand their concerns about my safety and that of the entire Illinois delegation. Please accept my deepest apologies.”)

 

DAILY HERALD
— Liar. Lucifer. Lock her up. GOP denounces Clinton – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160720/news/307209926/
— DuPage leaders mourn slain Dallas officers – DuPage Diversity Committee
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160720/submitted/160729908/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Caitlyn Jenner promotes LGBTQ activity.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160720/news/307209892/
— Housing advocates seek ‘freedom of choice and equality’ in Naperville – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160720/news/160729893/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois GOP delegates: Bashing Clinton can’t be only Trump strategy – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160720/illinois-gop-delegates-bashing-clinton-cant-be-only-trump-strategy

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Ben Carson defends connecting Hillary Clinton to Lucifer – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/ben-carson-defends-connecting-hillary-clinton-to-lucifer

 

SANGAMON SUN
— Madigan accused of interfering with reforms favoring middle class – Vimbai Chikomo
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/510963986-madigan-accused-of-interfering-with-reforms-favoring-middle-class

 

SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Schimpf brings military leadership to the political table in Senate bid
http://swillinoisnews.com/stories/510963267-schimpf-brings-military-leadership-to-the-political-table-in-senate-bid

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Kinzinger slowly warms to Trump  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps 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) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or e) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://ilnews.org/8840/illinois-republican-slowly-warms-to-trump/

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Is CEO Trump handling his campaign negligently? The Melania Trump/Meredith McIver plagiarism – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2016/07/is-ceo-trump-handling-his-campaign-negligently-the-melania-trumpmeredith-mciver-plagiarism/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Holan: Voice of the people heard with stop-gap budget – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/510962124-holan-voice-of-the-people-heard-with-stop-gap-budget

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— ILLINOIS GOP LEADER RICHARD PORTER: TRUMP WILL BE TRUMP — AND THAT’S GOOD – Matt Dietrich
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/20/editors-picks/mattdietrich/illinois-gop-leader-trump-will-be-trump-and-thats-good/62046/

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Cook County Judge Says “No Way” to Reapportionment Reform – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/07/20/cook-county-judge-says-no-way-to-reapportionment-reform/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Sen. Sam McCann not ready to return ill-gotten gains – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/sen-sam-mccann-not-ready-to-return-ill-gotten-gains/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— MELANIA TRUMP SPEECHWRITER OFFERS RESIGNATION; TRUMP REJECTS IT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/melania-trump-speechwriter-offers-resignation-trump-rejects-it-she-explains.html
— THORNER & O’NEIL – ISIS DECLARES WAR WHILE WORLD SUCCUMBS TO POLITICAL CORRECTNESS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/thorner-oneil-isis-declares-war-while-world-succumbs-to-political-correctness.html

 

GOPUSA
— Gov’t dependency a ‘narcotic’ enabling racial tensions
http://www.gopusa.com/govt-dependency-a-narcotic-enabling-racial-tensions/
— Ailes ouster could cause seismic shift  (DIERSEN: Of course, 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 AILES’ REPLACEMENT TO BE 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/ailes-ouster-could-cause-seismic-shift/
— Agitators build ‘wall’ in Cleveland  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps side with the illegals and against America.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12794
— For the first time in 40 years, Texas Republicans didn’t pick the nominee
http://www.gopusa.com/for-the-first-time-in-40-years-texas-republicans-didnt-pick-the-nominee/

 

EAGLE FORUM
— How Pence Complements Trump – Phyllis Schlafly
http://www.eagleforum.org/publications/column/how-pence-complements-trump.html

 

FEDERALIST
— Sheriff Clarke Is Right: There’s A War On Cops  Sheriff Clarke is right: we’re seeing ‘guerrilla urban warfare against the police’ fueled by a false narrative about police shootings. – Robert Tracinski
http://thefederalist.com/2016/07/20/sheriff-clarke-is-right-theres-a-war-on-cops/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— NEWT: ‘60% CHANCE’ TRUMP BEATS HILLARY  Gingrich tells WND: ‘I plan to work hard to see him elected president’ – JEROME R. CORSI
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/newt-i-give-donald-trump-a-60-percent-chance-of-defeating-hillary/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— NO, PRESIDENT OBAMA, NOT EVERYONE IS GUILTY OF BIGOTRY – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/07/19/no-president-obama-not-everyone-is-guilty-of-bigotry/

 

NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger: I Won’t Support Trump ‘Enthusiastically’ – Joe Crowe (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps love Kinzinger.  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.newsmax.com/Politics/adam-kinzinger-trump-support/2016/07/20/id/739681/

 

BREITBART
— Rock Band Third Eye Blind Uses RNC Charity Event to Mock Conservatives – JEROME HUDSON
http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/07/20/rock-band-third-eye-blind-uses-charity-event-mock-conservatives-rnc/

 

TOWNHALL
— Caitlyn Jenner Speaks at “Big Tent Brunch”; Urges Republicans to Embrace LGBT Community – Christine Rousselle  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBT activity want to destroy the Republican Party.)
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/christinerousselle/2016/07/20/caitlyn-jenner-n2195217

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Mike Pence Pick Hints At What Kind Of President Trump Would Be  The choice shows he’d want to work closely with Congress’ most conservative members. – Matt Fuller
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mike-pence-vp-trump_us_578e5be9e4b0f180da630b59
— RNC Chair Says Republicans Lose Acting Normal, So Why Not Give Trump A Shot  Reince Priebus is apparently over “the button-down, Boy Scout approach.” – S.V. Date
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-reince-priebus-gop_us_578fb03be4b04ca54ebfe106

 

REUTERS
— Trump could seek new law to purge government of Obama appointees – EMILY FLITTER  (DIERSEN: Have you ever been purged?  While I worked for GAO 1980-1997 in its Chicago office, the Democrats who ran GAO routinely gave the managers of that office lists of employees in that office who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran that they were to purge.  Of course, needless-to-say, I was always on those purge lists.  They would have succeeded in purging me much soon than they did if I had not taken the following job-related actions: a) completed the requirements for a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, b) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, c) become a licensed CPA in 1982, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997, and d) completed the requirements for a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-purge-exclusive-idUSKCN10003A

 

AOL NEWS
— Several protesters arrested after flag-burning protest at Republican Convention – MAXWELL TANI
http://www.aol.com/article/2016/07/20/several-protesters-arrested-after-flag-burning-protest-at-republ/21435999/

 

CNN
— Will Chris Christie get a second act? – Errol Louis
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/20/opinions/republican-convention-christie-reaction-louis/

 

ABC NEWS
— Laura Ingraham: ‘Donald Trump Is the Solution’
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/laura-ingraham-donald-trump-solution-40753281

 

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Diversity, Trump Support, Rap Featured at RNC Leadership Breakfast.”
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/diversity-trump-support-rap-featured-rnc-leadership-breakfast-n613626

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Melania Trump’s Speechwriter Takes Responsibility for Lifted Remarks – MAGGIE HABERMAN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/politics/melania-trump-speech-meredith-mciver.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump campaign identifies staffer who wrote Melania Trump’s speech
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/07/20/trump-campaign-identifies-staffer-who-wrote-melania-trumps-speech/

 

BOSTON HERALD
— Top Trump allies defend Melania, blame gaffe on campaign staffers – Chris Villani
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/07/top_trump_allies_defend_melania_blame_gaffe_on_campaign_staffers

 

BOSTON GLOBE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Plagiarism cry puts Trump campaign off its stride.”
https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2016/07/19/gop-convention-marred-plagiarism-allegations/kvXYztUCBOy3Ma1N5PuQdM/story.html

 

ROCKWELL HERALD BANNER
— In contrast with Trump, Pence championed the free press – Maureen Hayden (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents oppose free press.  My critic/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and they want their operatives and their dupes to destroy all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/cnhi_network/in-contrast-with-trump-pence-championed-the-free-press/article_83fb27e8-ef03-52ad-bfc3-f4c6ed342d28.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Writer Meredith McIver Apologizes for Copied Phrases in Melania Trump’s Speech  Trump Organization writer says she inadvertently included words from Michelle Obama’s 2008 address – KRISTINA PETERSON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/writer-meredith-mciver-apologizes-for-copied-phrases-in-melania-trumps-speech-1469034584
— Trump’s Bridge Builder to Hispanics Faces Steep Wall
http://www.wsj.com/video/trumps-bridge-builder-to-hispanics-faces-steep-wall/D8B9693A-E4BB-404B-825F-667CB2BF7D6C.html

 

USA TODAY
— Mother of Baton Rouge gunman says VA ‘didn’t want to help’ – Gregg Zoroya
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/07/20/mother-vet-who-killed-police-baton-rouge-feared-he-suffered-fom-ptsd/87343896/

 

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Zogby demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump and his supporters.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnzogby/2016/07/20/gop-convention-the-party-is-dead-long-live-the-king/#2f0ed8c75338

 

FISCAL TIMES
— GOP Platform Has Some Bad News for Federal Employees – Eric Katz  (DIERSEN: I have always been a Republican.  If I was still a federal employee, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates would kill me figuratively if not literally.  Virtually all federal employees are Democrats.)
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2016/07/20/GOP-Platform-Has-Some-Bad-News-Government-Employees

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Notable Cases of Plagiarism (Other Than Melania Trump’s) – Alicia Adamczyk
http://time.com/money/4413480/melania-trump-plagiarism-high-profile/
— The Real Reason More Women Didn’t Speak Out Against Ailes  Iron-clad non-disparagement clauses worked to muzzle them. – Alicia Adamczyk (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors talked and acted like they wanted me to sue them. They talked and acted like they wanted me to highlight in court a) how they gave preference to their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, b) how they discriminated against their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, and c) how they took adverse actions against their employees who complained about the aforesaid. Of course, needless-to-say, the aforesaid helps them hire, retain, and promote those who are Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
http://time.com/money/4414582/fox-news-roger-ailes-sexual-harassment-women-speak-out/

 

WEEKLY STANDARD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps are happy that Kinzinger says “If I Support Trump, I Won’t Do It Enthusiastically” and that he is “still wrestling” with endorsing Trump.  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.weeklystandard.com/gop-congressman-if-i-support-trump-i-wont-do-it-enthusiastically/article/2003399

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The GOP Will Be the Party of Trump for a Long Time  He’s not the outsider anymore, but the most important voice in his party.”  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://newrepublic.com/article/135293/gop-will-party-trump-long-time

 

ROLLING STONE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Rolling Stone demonizes, denigrates, and condemns individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity and Islam.
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/features/inside-rncs-hottest-ticket-the-big-gay-islamophobia-party-w429967

July 16 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

July 15 Morning Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

July 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— CHICAGO PROTESTERS, ACTIVIST GROUPS REACT TO DEADLY DALLAS SHOOTING – Jessica D’Onofrio , Evelyn Holmes and Liz Nagy
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-protesters-activist-groups-react-to-deadly-dallas-shooting/1419122/

 

NBC5
— Gov. Rauner: Dallas Shooting is ‘Outrageous,’ ‘Deeply Distressing’
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Gov-Rauner-Reacts-to-Dallas-Ambush-386012531.html
— Illinois’ Republican Delegates Prepare for Convention in Cleveland – Carol Marin and Don Moseley
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Illinois-Republican-Delegates-Prepare-for-Convention-in-Cleveland-385959761.html
— Former Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh Under Fire for ‘Watch Out Obama’ Tweet After Dallas Shootings  Walsh deleted the post and tweeted he “wasn’t calling for violence”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Former-Illinois-Rep-Joe-Walsh-Under-Fire-Watch-Out-Obama-Tweet-Dallas-Shootings-385965421.html

 

CBS2
— Chicago Police Officers Pairing Up With Partners In Wake Of Dallas – Suzanne Le Mignot
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/08/chicago-police-officers-pairing-up-with-partners-in-wake-of-dallas/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Dallas suspect had bomb-making materials, told police he wanted to kill white officers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-dallas-police-attack-20160708-story.html
— Chicago activists condemn Dallas shootings of police, fear repercussions – Lolly Bowean
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-activists-respond-dallas-shootings-20160708-story.html
— Ambush in Dallas: ‘This must stop — this divisiveness’ – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Democrats are extremely divisive.  Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at minorities that Republicans cause all the problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-dallas-police-shooting-edit-md-20160708-story.html
— Already-low Chicago police morale dips in wake of Dallas sniper killings – Jeremy Gorner , David Heinzmann and Annie Sweeney
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-dallas-shootings-chicago-police-mood-20160708-story.html
— Latest sign of Chicago financial stress: City debt up by $1 billion – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-financial-report-debt-met-0709-20160708-story.html
— If ‘all lives matter,’ show that you mean it – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-dallas-shooting-black-lives-matter-page-perspec-0710-20160708-story.html
— When cops kill, and when cops die – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-cops-black-lives-matter-dallas-shootings-killings-perspec-0710-jm-20160708-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cops and activists both concerned about Dallas shootings fallout – Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cops-and-activists-both-concerned-about-dallas-shootings-fallout/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Kirk again trails Duckworth in fundraising for US Senate bid – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160708/news/307089818/
— Former Rep. Joe Walsh: “Watch out Obama” – Mike Riopell
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160708/news/160709228/
— Suburban police react to Dallas: “We can’t allow a small segment of society to change who we are’ – Eric Peterson and Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160708/news/160709200/
— Local leaders urge unity after Dallas shooting – Mike Riopell
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160708/news/160709207/
— Kane County forest commissioners rerun prevailing wage vote from county – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160708/news/160709190/
— 68 companies join legal fight against N. Carolina LGBT law – AP  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, these 68 companies will get rid of you if you do not promote LGBT activity.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160708/business/307089843/
— Judge tosses Naperville Township road budget lawsuit – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160708/news/160709182/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago on the hook for $24 billion, triple a year ago – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160708/BLOGS02/160709880/chicago-on-the-hook-for-24-billion-triple-a-year-ago
— The budget numbers Rauner probably doesn’t want you to see – Rich Miller
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160708/NEWS02/160709870/the-budget-numbers-rauner-probably-doesnt-want-you-to-see

 

WSIL TV
— Governor Rauner reacts to Dallas shootings – Anna Giles
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32405297/governor-rauner-reacts-to-dallas-shootings

 

WSPY NEWS
— 14th District Congressman Randy Hultgren of Plano Not Endorsing Donald Trump . . . at Least Not Yet – Jim Wyman
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/th-district-congressman-randy-hultgren-of-plano-not-endorsing-donald/article_7a4ac0ac-4505-11e6-bb3e-6fab69667764.html

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Pro-Life Action League to demonstrate July 9 in Wheaton, Westmont, Villa Park
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/07/08/pro-life-action-league-to-demonstrate-july-9-in-wheaton-westmont-villa-park/a4x0r5y/

 

CHICAGOIST
— Rauner Compares People Hating Him To ‘World War III’ – MAE RICE  (DIERSEN: It would be interesting to see how many of my critics/opponents admit to hating me.  My critics/opponents a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://chicagoist.com/2016/07/08/rauner_compares_people_hating_him_t.php

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— College of DuPage -Site of Breuder’s Trauma – Complaint Dismissed – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/college-of-dupage-site-of-breuders-trauma-complaint-dismissed/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Lawmakers turn up the pressure on Mautino
http://ilnews.org/8581/lawmakers-turn-up-the-pressure-on-mautino/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MADIGAN’S PLAN: REDUCE WAGES AND STANDARD OF LIVING FOR ILLINOIS’ MIDDLE CLASS – Michael Lucci
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/madigans-plan-reduce-wages-and-standard-of-living-for-illinois-middle-class/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— EX-ILLINOIS REP. WALSH PULLS DOWN DALLAS TWEET
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/ex-illinois-rep-walsh-pulls-down-dallas-tweet.html
— STARKEHAUS: THREATS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST NRA LISTED ON PROFESSOR’S FACEBOOK PAGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/threats-of-violence-against-nra-listed-on-professors-facebook-page.html
— TASTE OF CHICAGO ATTENDEES TO SEE PRO-LIFE AIRPLANE BANNER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/taste-of-chicago-attendees-to-pro-life-see-airplane-banner.html

 

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— The Left Politicizes Violence Like We’ve Seen This Week to Advance Their Agenda Against Conservatives, Republicans, Guns — and Even Donald Trump!
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/07/08/the_left_politicizes_violence_like_we_ve_seen_this_week_to_advance_their_agenda_against_conservatives_republicans_guns_and_even_donald_trump

 

GOPUSA
— Cruz accepts invitation to speak at convention, does not endorse Trump
http://www.gopusa.com/cruz-accepts-invitation-to-speak-at-convention-does-not-endorse-trump/
— Trump on Dallas killings: We must restore law and order
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12293
— Trump’s Pause in Muslim Immigration Gains Support
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12109
— America, are you angry or apathetic?
http://www.gopusa.com/america-are-you-angry-or-apathetic/

 

FOX NEWS
— Cleveland police union concerned about safety at RNC, anti-cop rhetoric
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/07/08/cleveland-police-union-concerned-about-safety-at-rnc-anti-cop-rhetoric.html

 

FOX NEWS INSIDER
— Dallas Shooter Was Army Veteran, Deployed to Afghanistan in 2013
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/07/08/dallas-shooter-micah-johnson-was-army-veteran-deployed-afghanistan-2013

 

DAILY CALLER
— Police: Dallas Suspect ‘Upset About Black Lives Matter,’ ‘Wanted To Kill White People’ – PETER HASSON
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/08/police-dallas-suspect-upset-about-black-lives-matter-wanted-to-kill-white-people/
— Joe Walsh: ‘Watch Out Obama — Real America Is Coming For You’ – Kaitlan Collins
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/08/joe-walsh-watch-out-obama-real-america-is-coming-for-you/
— Here Is Dallas Cop Killer Micah X. Johnson’s Facebook Page – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/08/here-is-dallas-cop-killer-micah-x-johnsons-facebook-page/
— White House Petition To ‘Formally Recognize BLM As A Terrorist Organization’ Picks Up Steam – Christian Datoc
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/08/white-house-petition-to-formally-recognize-blm-as-a-terrorist-organization-picks-up-steam/
— Giuliani: The Real ‘Danger’ For Black People Isn’t Police – Steve Guest
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/08/giuliani-the-real-danger-for-black-people-arent-cops-video/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Rudy Giuliani said Friday that the reason many black children are alive today due to law enforcement and that the real “danger” is another “black kid who is going to shoot you on the street.”  In an interview with Brian Williams on “MSNBC Live,” in the wake of five police officers being killed and seven more being injured in Dallas, Texas Thursday, Giuliani said, “A confrontation with police is an inherently dangerous situation whether you’re white or black.”)
— Justice Department Cuts Off Federal Law Enforcement Grants To Sanctuary Cities – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/07/justice-department-cuts-off-federal-law-enforcement-grants-to-sanctuary-cities/
— Rep. Steve King Blames Obama For Dallas Shooting – Steve Guest
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/08/rep-steve-king-blames-obama-for-dallas-shooting/

 

CNS NEWS
— Congressman on Hillary Emails: If She Were Just an Employee or Active Duty Military, ‘She Would Have Lost Her Clearance’ – Penny Starr
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/penny-starr/congressman-hillary-emails-if-she-were-just-employee-or-active-duty

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— Dallas rampage: A plunge into lawlessness
http://www.onenewsnow.com/culture/2016/07/08/dallas-rampage-a-plunge-into-lawlessness

 

NEWSMAX
— Obama Uses Dallas Police Shootings for Gun Control Push – Theodore Bunker
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Obama-Dallas-Shooting-Gun-Control/2016/07/08/id/737794/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— DALLAS PROTESTERS ‘LAUGHING AND DANCING’ ‘WHILE OFFICERS MOURN’ – CHERYL CHUMLEY
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/dallas-protesters-laughing-and-dancing-while-officers-mourn/#!

 

THE HILL
— Kirk lashes out at Trump after meeting – Jordain Carney  (DIERSEN: Who lashes out at you? The following have lashed out at me at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall and at other places: 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 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/286944-gop-senator-lashes-out-at-trump-after-meeting
— RNC head: ‘We are better than racial division’ – Mark Hensch  (DIERSEN: Democrats are extremely divisive.  Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at minorities that Republicans cause all the problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/287030-rnc-head-we-are-better-than-racial-division

 

POLITICO
— If You Can’t Support Trump, You Don’t Deserve a Microphone  Many of my fellow GOP presidential contenders told an outright lie when they promised to support their party’s eventual nominee. Why should Trump give them a spot on his stage? – Mike Huckabee
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/07/mike-huckabee-donald-trump-2016-convention-if-you-cant-support-trump-you-dont-deserve-a-microphone-214031
— Trump, Clinton run on opposite sides of a fractured America  ‘It feels like a fraying at the seams of the country.’ – Shane Goldmacher and Annie Karni
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/police-shootings-campaign-2016-225312

 

ABC NEWS
— President Obama Accused of Contributing to Hostility Against Police – BENJAMIN SIEGEL MERIDITH MCGRAW
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-republican-president-obama-contributed-hostility-police/story?id=40437750

 

CBS NEWS
— Trump campaign official blames Clinton for encouraging Dallas shooting – REBECCA SHABAD  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at minorities that Republicans cause all the problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.)
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-campaign-official-blames-clinton-for-encouraging-dallas-shooting/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Obama calls Dallas shootings ‘a vicious, calculated and despicable attack’ – Greg Jaffe and David Nakamura
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/07/08/obama-calls-dallas-shootings-a-vicious-calculated-and-despicable-attack/
— The complicated racial history of the former GOP congressman Joe Walsh who warned Obama to ‘watch out’ after Dallas shootings – Amber Phillips
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/08/the-complicated-racial-track-record-of-the-former-gop-congressman-who-warned-obama-to-watch-out-after-dallas-shootings/
— Former congressman Joe Walsh promises ‘war,’ warns Obama to ‘watch out’ after Dallas shootings – Karoun Demirjian
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/07/08/former-congressman-promises-war-warns-obama-to-watch-out-after-dallas-shootings/
— Amid a cascade of tragedies, a toxic political culture persists – Karen Tumulty
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/amid-a-cascade-of-tragedies-a-toxic-political-culture-persists/2016/07/08/d1fa98aa-4518-11e6-88d0-6adee48be8bc_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Will the violence across America change the presidential campaign? – Cathleen Decker
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-police-shooting-presidential-campaign-20160708-snap-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Dallas Police: One Suspect ‘Wanted to Kill White People’
http://www.wsj.com/video/dallas-police-one-suspect-wanted-to-kill-white-people/13105E46-A390-481D-B9C0-9D2EFB0DB24F.html
— Pelosi: ‘Must Get to the Root Causes’ of U.S. Violence  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at minorities that Republicans cause all the problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.)
http://www.wsj.com/video/pelosi-must-get-to-the-root-causes-of-us-violence/0410A6C2-1F0F-41F2-A046-BCD41D4331A3.html
— Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Postpone Rallies Following Dallas Police Shootings – JULIAN ROUTH
http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clinton-postpones-rally-with-vice-president-joe-biden-1467982837
— Welcome to Cleveland: Here’s Your Taxpayer-Subsidized Room Key  Republicans believe in free markets, but delegates to their convention will stay in a county-owned hotel. – DENNIS CAUCHON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/welcome-to-cleveland-heres-your-taxpayer-subsidized-room-key-1468014412

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— GOP senator Kirk: I will vote for David Petraeus in November – Allan Smith  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps love Kirk for saying that.  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.businessinsider.com/mark-kirk-david-petraeus-donald-trump-2016-7

 

DAILY MAIL
— Republicans block $25 BILLION Boeing deal with Iran in case it ‘converts passenger jets to carry ballistic missiles or rocket-propelled grenades’ (DIERSEN: What about crashing the jets into buildings?)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3680927/Republicans-block-25-BILLION-Boeing-deal-Iran-case-converts-passenger-jets-carry-ballistic-missiles-rocket-propelled-grenades.html

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 5 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Trump Plans Chicago Fundraising Trip This Month  Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is expected to visit Chicago to raise campaign funds in the lead-up to this month’s Republican National Convention. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Report-Trump-Plans-Chicago-Fundraising-Trip-This-Month-385586121.html

 

CBS2
— Illinois GOP Leaders Plan To Skip GOP Convention – Jim Williams  (DIERSEN: What does this say to all those in Illinois voted for Trump in the primary election and will vote for him in the general election?)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/05/illinois-gop-leaders-plan-to-skip-gop-convention/
(INCLUDES VIDEO CLIP: FROM THE ARTICLE: Some top Illinois Republicans plan to boycott their national convention this month. Why? The Trump brand isn’t wearing well with the local GOP. Illinois GOP stalwarts, including Gov. Bruce Rauner and Sen. Mark Kirk will be conspicuously absent. “There’s just not a lot of support for Donald Trump right now among the leaders in the party,” said former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady. Brady will attend the convention, as a delegate for Ohio governor John Kasich. CBS 2 is told by party regulars that the state GOP is in crisis mode, pleading with folks to fill seats in Cleveland. Brady says Trump is the reason they are having trouble getting people to go. “I just don’t think he has the temperament to be commander and chief,” Brady said. “There’s no enthusiasm for a candidate so disliked by the general public, particularly in a state like Illinois where he just gets creamed in the suburbs.” Jeb Bush delegate and former state senator Kirk Dillard won’t be at the convention, but has a more charitable reason why some Illinois Republicans are skipping Cleveland. “It’s more than just Donald Trump,” he said. “It’s expensive. Not everyone can afford a mandatory five night hotel stay in a major city like Cleveland.” Brady says a big challenge for the party will be generating support for the rest of the Republican ticket in Illinois this November. Kirk, who is facing a tough re-election fight, has made it clear that he’s not supporting Trump.)

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois’ GOP establishment takes a pass on Cleveland convention – Greg Hinz  (DIERSEN: What does this say to all those in Illinois voted for Trump in the primary election and will vote for him in the general election?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160705/BLOGS02/160709952/illinois-gop-establishment-takes-a-pass-on-cleveland-convention
(FROM THE ARTICLE: If you’re planning to attend the GOP National Convention in Cleveland two weeks from today, the Illinois delegation still has some hotel rooms available for late-deciding VIPs. Call it a sign of the times. What’s most remarkable about the upcoming GOP confab and official selection of Donald Trump as the party’s presidential nominee is who’s not attending—namely, almost the entire Illinois Republican power structure. A few folks could change their minds at the last minute. But, at the moment, not one member of Illinois’ congressional delegation has said they’ll be in Cleveland, according to both official and inside sources. Nor is Gov. Bruce Rauner, comptroller Leslie Munger or any statewide GOP official. And it goes a lot deeper than that. Also on the no-show list, sources say, are such high-profile, heavily involved Republicans as DuPage County Board President Dan Cronin, Illinois Toll Highway Authority Chairman Bob Schillerstrom, Illinois Manufacturers Association President Greg Baise, top fundraiser Ron Gidwitz and Regional Transportation Authority Chairman Kirk Dillard, though the latter said he may drive in one day for a public transit event. Some of the above have had clear policy differences with Trump, over international trade treaties, immigration reform and the like. A few others, like former Gov. Jim Edgar, ran as delegates committed to another candidate and weren’t named one of the state’s 12 at-large delegates. Still, “There’s not a lot of enthusiasm,” says one consultant who’s been a convention regular. The big shots his clients might want to chat up “won’t be there,” that source says, and there are security issues. “I’m not a baby, but I’m worried.” Even some of the Trump loyalists who were elected don’t have the money—well over $1,000—that attending a convention can cost. I’m told they received some financial assistance in some cases, arranged by friends of the nominee. “Our delegation is filled with a lot of people no one has ever heard of,” says a top lobbyist, referring to Trump delegates who won in most districts. “It’s all ‘Dan who runs the gun store’ types.” So, who will be there? Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider, for one—he’s the current state GOP chair. Joining him will be two other former chairs: Jack Dorgan, a lobbyist named to an at-large slot, and fellow lobbyist/consultant Pat Brady, who was elected a Kasich delegate. Also at the top of the list are Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar, fundraiser and Cubs part-owner Todd Ricketts and lobbyist/consultant Nancy Kimme. But beyond that, the list gets pretty thin, including just a few legislators and some county and municipal officials, but not Illinois Senate GOP Leader Christine Radogno, though her House counterpart, Jim Durkin, is planning to attend. Some party officials are hoping that will change at the last minute. We’ll see. Meanwhile, at a time when rooms usually are impossible to obtain, Illinois has space.)

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Rauner: Democrats pulled airport money, but they deny it – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/170048894-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— City Hall again accused of hiding records; judge grants sanctions – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/city-hall-again-accused-of-hiding-records-judge-grants-sanctions/
— Clinton — ‘extremely careless,’ but not criminal. Oh boy – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brown-clinton-extremely-careless-but-not-criminal-oh-boy/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump accuses Hillary Clinton of bribing Loretta Lynch
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-emails-20160705-story.html
— An ‘extremely careless’ Hillary Clinton: The FBI’s damning non-indictment – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-hillary-clinton-email-fbi-james-comey-edit-20160705-story.html
— The moral universe of Hillary Clinton – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-hillary-clinton-emails-fbi-kass-0706-20160705-column.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage board honors interim president Joseph Collins
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160705/submitted/160709615/

 

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Gov. Bruce Rauner visits Kane County Cougars game
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2016/07/05/gov-bruce-rauner-visits-kane-county-cougars-game/a7n4imn/

 

WSIL
— Trump’s VP shortlist heavy with Washington insiders – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32371169/trumps-vp-shortlist-heavy-with-washington-insiders

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Edgar should have disclosed business dealings, GOP lawmaker Ron Sandack says – Greg Bishop
http://ilnews.org/8478/edgar-should-have-disclosed-business-dealings-gop-lawmaker-says/

 

KELLOGG INSIGHT
— Why Income Inequality among White Collar Workers Is Growing  Top earners benefit most from “knowledge hierarchies” in organizations.
Based on the research of Luis Garicano and Thomas N. Hubbard
http://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/why-income-inequality-among-white-collar-workers-is-growing

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— RAUNER RUNS AGAIN, BUT ON WHAT RECORD? – DAVID ROEDER
http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/05/editors-picks/david-roeder/rauner-runs-again-but-on-what-record/60794/

 

ILLINOIS MIRROR
— Jim Edgar: Popular Politician or Crony Capitalist? – Brittany Clingen
http://www.illinoismirror.com/jim-edgar-popular-politician-or-crony-capitalist/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage County – Chairman Cronin’s ties to COD Foundation and COD legal representation – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/dupage-county-chairman-cronins-ties-to-cod-foundation-and-cod-legal-representation/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AFSCME STAYS SILENT REGARDING GENEROUS BENEFITS, CONTINUES TO DEMAND $3B IN PAY RAISES, LAVISH PERKS – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/afscme-stays-silent-regarding-generous-benefits-continues-to-demand-3b-in-pay-raises-lavish-perks/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Fourth of July in Vanity Fair – Douglas Wilson
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/fourth-july-vanity-fair/#.V3uhovuOxiQ.facebook

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS AMONG TOP 10 LOCATIONS FOR TAKING IN SYRIAN REFUGEES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/illinois-among-top-10-locations-for-taking-in-syrian-refugees.html
— TERROR IN AMERICA: WHAT HAPPENED JUST LAST WEEK
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/terror-in-america-what-happened-just-last-week.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: ETERNAL VIGILANCE, THE PRICE OF LIBERTY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/thorneroneil-eternal-vigilance-the-price-of-liberty.html
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE DAY 2016 IN CHICAGOLAND
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/wheres-weyermuller-celebrating-independence-day-2016-in-chicagoland.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton’s ‘stupidity’ no excuse for secret email setup – S.A. Miller
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/5/donald-trump-hillary-clintons-stupidity-no-excuse-/
— Background checks miss 7% of gun buyers with domestic violence records, protective orders – David Sherfinski
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/5/gun-background-checks-miss-7-of-buyers-with-domest/

 

NEWSMAX
— House GOP Investigating Dems’ Use of ‘Mob Rule’ During Sit-In – Mark Swanson  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly. Democrats promote mob rule.)
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/House-GOP-investigate-Democrats/2016/07/05/id/737150/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— GOVERNMENT CLAIMS POWER TO CONTROL CONTENT OF SERMONS  ‘This is something that should be deeply troubling to every American’ – BOB UNRUH  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents want to control the content of GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.  How soon, if not already, will they hint/imply/argue/shout that they have the power to control the content of GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails because the emails are “open to the public?”)
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/government-claims-power-to-control-content-of-sermons/#!
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Iowa Civil Rights Commission is being sued for claiming it has the right to control the content of church services that are “open to the public.” The lawsuit filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom on behalf of Fort Des Moines Church of Christ is part of a nationwide battle against the implementation of President Obama’s declared foreign-policy priority in his final year in office: “gay” rights.” At issue in the Iowa case are state mandates that protect “transgender rights.” Among them are allowing men to enter women’s shower rooms, dressing rooms and restrooms if they say they are women, and banning statements in meetings “open to the public” that “might cause individuals to believe that they are unwelcome because of their perceived gender identity.” The lawsuit charges the mandates violate the U.S. Constitution’s protections for free speech, religion, expressive association, due process and the right to peaceably assemble.)

 

GOPUSA
— The Fundamental Transformation of the Armed Forces
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12056
— Damage control: Another IRS fail
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12064

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— GOP lawmaker: Dems wanted a fistfight on the House floor – PETE KASPEROWICZ
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gop-lawmaker-dems-wanted-a-fistfight-on-the-house-floor/article/2595614

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois state universities remain on shaky footing, Moody’s says – Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/07/05/illinois-state-universities-remain-on-shaky-footing-moodys-says/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump on FBI Decision on Clinton Emails: System Is Rigged
http://www.wsj.com/video/trump-on-fbi-decision-on-clinton-emails-system-is-rigged/A2059F58-A3C1-447D-9BA0-270881846FE1.html

 

GOVERNING
— What Trump Means for State and Local Races  Donald Trump and this year’s bizarre presidential race will affect elections all over the country. What’s not clear is how. – ALAN GREENBLATT
http://www.governing.com/topics/elections/gov-trump-down-ballot-races-minnesota.html

 

DAILY KOS
— Republican Mark Kirk insists he’s really not a Republican – Joan McCarter
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/7/5/1545256/-Republican-Mark-Kirk-insists-he-s-really-not-a-Republican

July 5 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Trump with Christie or Gingrich: A 2-bullies ticket or a 6-marriages ticket? – Jennifer Rubin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-gingrich-christie-vice-president-20160701-story.html
— Emanuel, others start raising campaign cash ahead of 2019 – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-chicago-mayor-campaign-fundraising-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: With so many kids shot, what kind of city has Chicago become? – Dahleen Glanton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-kids-shot-glanton-talk-20160704-column.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: 10 shootings a day: Complex causes of Chicago’s spiking violence – Annie Sweeney and Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-shootings-violence-2016-met-20160630-story.html
— Behind shrinking middle-class jobs: A surge in outsourcing – Don Lee
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-us-jobs-outsourcing-20160701-story.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Paul Ryan navigates the ruins of his party – Francis Wilkinson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-paul-ryan-donald-trump-republican-ruins-20160630-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Business owners cope as Chicago’s minimum wage creeps higher – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-minimum-wage-update-0705-biz-20160701-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Immigrants ‘so thankful’ to celebrate Fourth of July – Jacob Wittich
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20160705/281573765016233

 

DAILY HERALD
— Change law to push formality of contract votes – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160705/discuss/160709788/
— Young Cuban-Americans get new impressions on island visits – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160704/news/307049877/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Stopgap budget only half a solution – Editorial
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-stopgap-budget-only-half-a-solution/article_6e12d958-7e8c-59bf-bb47-7fb28b4fd13e.html

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Stopgap budget is progress, but barely – Editorial
http://herald-review.com/news/opinion/editorial/stopgap-budget-is-progress-but-barely/article_47529ca7-b9ce-525d-963f-9708d880c8bf.html

 

CANTON DAILY LEDGER
— Assessing Trump’s vice presidential shortlist – AP
http://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/20160705/assessing-trumps-vice-presidential-shortlist

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Libertarians Say Election System Discriminates Against Small Parties – SARAH MUELLER
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/libertarians-say-election-system-discriminates-against-small-parties

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Politicians in the Wonder Lake Parade – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/07/05/politicians-in-the-wonder-lake-parade/

 

ILLINOIS HOME PAGE
— Urbana man arrested for suspected flag burning  No word on whether charges will be filed – Aaron Eades
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-suspected-flag-burning

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Update on DuPage County’s FOIA Denial for W-2 forms – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/update-on-dupage-countys-foia-denial-for-w-2-forms/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSKAM HELPS DELIVER JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF THE IRS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/roskam-helps-deliver-justice-for-victims-of-the-irs.html
— FORMER GOV. QUINN LAUNCHES VIDEO FOR CHICAGO MAYORAL TERM LIMITS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/former-gov-quinn-launches-video-for-chicago-mayoral-term-limits.html
— THE STATE OF PATRIOTISM IN AMERICA
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/the-state-of-patriotism-in-america.html
— PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA OFFERS PRAYERS TO ALLAH, ACKNOWLEDGES MUHAMMAD AS PROPHET
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/presbyterian-church-usa-offers-prayers-to-allah-acknowledges-muhammad-as-prophet.html

 

TPM
— Kirk Says Distance From Trump Has Helped His Senate Campaign – CAITLIN MACNEAL
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/mark-kirk-distance-trump

 

FEDERALIST
— The Moral Collapse Of The Republican Party  The Republican Party is not ‘unifying.’ It is surrendering. – Paul David Miller
http://thefederalist.com/2016/07/05/the-moral-collapse-of-the-republican-party/

 

NEWSMAX
— Why Dump Trump Effort Faces Likely Defeat at GOP Convention –
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/anti-Trump-Efforts-Likely-Defeat/2016/07/05/id/737005/
— USA Today/Suffolk Poll: Clinton Lead Over Trump Down to Single Digits – Greg Richter
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/hillary-clinton-lead-donald-trump-poll/2016/07/04/id/736991/

 

THE HILL
— 8 possible VP options for Trump – Matt Mackowiak
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/286452-8-possible-vp-options-for-trump

 

ROLL CALL
— How Google is Ruining Politics  Why take leaders’ words for something when you can look it up yourself? – Patricia Murphy
http://www.rollcall.com/news/opinion/google-ruining-politics-armchair-experts-brexit-clinton-trump
— Party Pay Gap: House Democrats Spend More On Staff Than GOP  37 of the 50 biggest spenders on aides’ paychecks are Democrats – Sean McMinn
http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/party-pay-gap-house-democrats-spend-more-on-staff-than-gop

 

POLITICO
— Trump blacklist won’t apply to convention – Nick Gass
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/trump-blacklist-republican-convention-225091
— Immigration reformers eye Gang of 8 revival  Several members of the group that fell short of getting immigration reform into law are ready to try again. – Seung Min Kim and Burgess Everett
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/immigration-reform-gang-eight-225028

 

REUTERS
— How Trump might be erased from (GOP) history – BILL SCHNEIDER
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-elections-republicans-trump-commentar-idUSKCN0ZL0I6

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Trump Builds An Inner Circle On Family Ties – MICHAEL BARBARO and JONATHAN MAHLER
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/05/us/politics/jared-kushner-donald-trump.html
— The Theology of Donald Trump – Peter Wehner
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/05/opinion/campaign-stops/the-theology-of-donald-trump.html
— What Makes a Politician ‘Authentic’? – JENNIFER SZALAI
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/magazine/what-makes-a-politician-authentic.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— How a Trump-Gingrich ticket would play out – Jonah Goldberg
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-goldberg-trump-vp-newt-gingrich-20160705-snap-story.html

 

USA TODAY
— Trump protests Clinton riding Air Force One with Obama – David M Jackson
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/07/05/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-president-obama-air-force-one/86699270/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Facebook unfriends the media – and we didn’t see it coming – Michael Wolff
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/wolff/2016/07/04/wolff-facebook-and-media-interests/86604594/

 

FORTUNE
— This Is What the Republicans and Democrats are Spending on this Summer’s Conventions – Ben Geier
http://fortune.com/2016/07/05/conventions-cleveland-philadelphia/

 

GQ
— Getting Sued by Trump Has Its Upsides – Mark Singer
http://www.gq.com/story/getting-sued-by-trump-has-its-upsides

 

DAILY MAIL
— Trump supporter ‘thrown out of Mexican restaurant in New York because she was wearing a campaign hat’ – SARAH DEAN
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3674750/Donald-Trump-supporter-thrown-Mexican-restaurant-New-York-wearing-campaign-hat.html

July 4 GOPUSA ILLINOIS Email

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Hope to see you at Wheaton’s Independence Day Parade this morning.  It starts at 10:00 AM. The following Republicans will be in the parade: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk; Governor Bruce Rauner and Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti; State Senator Mike Connelly and State Representative Jeanne Ives; State Representative Peter Breen; DuPage County Board candidate Tim Elliott, DuPage County Board member Grant Eckhoff and Amy Grant, and DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner Tim Whelan; and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee.  Please thank those who helped sponsor the parade and fireworks yesterday evening: Bob Berlin, Peter Breen, Liam Brennan, Fred Bucholz, Mike Connelly, Tim Elliott, Amy Grant, Jeanne Ives, Richard Jorgensen, Chris Kachiroubas, Mark Kirk, Brian Krajewski, Bob Lyon, Deanne Mazzochi, James Mendrick, Chris Nybo, Peter Roskam, Darlene Ruscitti, Phil Suess, Tim Whelan, and Jim Zay. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Can Hillary Clinton overcome her trust problem? – Anne Gearan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-hillary-clinton-trust-problem-20160703-story.html
— The Supreme Court really matters in this election – Albert R. Hunt
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-hunt-9ce4d46a-4139-11e6-a76d-3550dba926ac-20160703-story.html
— Trump draws rebuke for his tweet with an image of Clinton and a Star of David – David Weigel
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-clinton-star-of-david-20160703-story.html
— In Colorado, conservatives grapple with the Trump conundrum – Melanie Mason
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-in-colorado-conservatives-grapple-with-the-trump-conundrum-20160703-story.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Abortion, guns and the left’s selectivity – Jonah Goldberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/sns-201606301230–tms–jgoldbrgctnjg-a20160701-20160701-column.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I have an idea. The federal government needs to compile a list of women who shouldn’t be allowed to get abortions. The criteria for getting on the list must be flexible. If an official at, say, the NIH or FBI think that a woman should be a mother for some reason or other, he or she can block an abortion. Maybe the woman has great genes or a high IQ or the sorts of financial resources we need in parents. Let’s leave that decision where it belongs: in the hands of the government. Heck, there’s really no reason even to tell women if they’re on the “no abort” list. Let them find out at the clinic. And if they go in for an abortion only to discover they are among the million or more people on the list, there will be no clear process for getting off it, even if it was a bureaucratic error or case of mistaken identity. Sound like a good idea?)
— Take your vacation – James Baily  (DIERSEN: Democrats are nasty. While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I did not disserve any vacation days. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that only those federal employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran disserved vacation days.  My last supervisor always waited for me to ask for vacation days, and then she would schedule important job meetings for those days.) http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-vacation-time-summer-relax-work-20160701-story.html
— Another victim of yearlong budget stalemate: HIV testing, prevention – Duaa Eldeib
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-budget-hiv-testing-met-20160703-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Neil Steinberg uses a “presidential mediocrity quiz” to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump and his supporters.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steinberg-presidential-mediocrity-quiz/
— Fixing immigration impasse unlikely – Erin Kelly
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20160704/281814283182859

 

DAILY HERALD
— Kane County flea market in flap over Nazi banner – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160703/news/160709696/
— DIVIDED AMERICA: Town and country offer differing realities – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160704/business/307049999/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There are few divides in the United States greater than that between rural and urban places. Town and country represent not just the poles of the nation’s two political parties, but different economic realities that are transforming the 2016 presidential election. Cities are trending Democratic and are on an upward economic swing, with growing populations and rising property values. Rural areas are increasingly Republican, steadily shedding population for decades, and as commodity and energy prices drop, increasingly suffering economically. The political divide goes even deeper than simply between the two parties. In the GOP primary, rural areas voted reliably for Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, whose angrier style of politics many analysts argued were too harsh and off-putting to play well with a broader electorate. Urban and suburban Republicans were more likely to support candidates widely seen as more electable like Florida Sen. Marco Rubio or Ohio Gov. John Kasich. “The urban-rural split this year is larger than anything we’ve ever seen,” said Scott Reed, a political strategist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce who has advised previous GOP campaigns. While plenty of cities still struggle with endemic poverty and joblessness, a report from the Washington-based Economic Innovation Group found that half of new business growth in the past four years has been concentrated in 20 populous counties.)

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Rep. Rodney Davis is a Republican with an occasional twist – Chuck Raasch  (DIERSEN: Anti-Republicans glorify and praise those who vote against Republicans.)
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rep-rodney-davis-is-a-republican-with-an-occasional-twist/article_3b7df89b-85a5-5d68-84fe-3247e5577f07.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Donald Trump critics bash Hillary Clinton instead at Western Conservative Summit – Valerie Richardson
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/3/donald-trump-critics-bash-hillary-clinton-instead-/

 

BREITBART
— Pat Buchanan: GOP Elites Not Attending Convention Because Trump’s ‘Insurrection’ Against Romney/Ryan Wing on Trade, Immigration, Foreign Policy Succeeded – Tony Lee
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/07/03/patbuchanantrumpinsurrection/
— Santorum: Trump Resonating Because He Rejected GOP Orthodoxy on Trade – TONY LEE
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/07/03/4389857/

 

NEWSMAX
— Kristol: ‘Last Chance’ for GOP to Back Effort to Unbind Delegates – Brian Freeman
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Kristol-unbind-GOP-delegates/2016/07/03/id/736880/

 

CHRISTIANITY TODAY
— Majority of Unchurched Friends Are Willing to Listen About Faith, According to LifeWay Research Study  (DIERSEN: What do you say to churched people who demonize, who denigrate, and who condemn those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate?)
http://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/8261/20160703/majority-unchurched-friends-willing-listen-faith-according-lifeway-research-study.htm
(FROM THE ARTICLE: LifeWay Research conducted a survey to find out how often “unchurched Americans” think about faith, the meaning of life, and what their general attitudes are concerning religion. The study was carried out on 2,000 unchurched Americans, and was sponsored by the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism at Wheaton College. Those people were considered ‘unchurched’ who had not attended any religious service in the last six months except weddings or funerals, and for holidays. Of those interviewed, many said that they would listen if their friend talked about religion and that they think often about the meaning of life, but do not care much regarding what happens after death.)

 

DAILY CALLER
— Gary Johnson Accuses Donald Trump Of Being A Racist – Juliegrace Brufke  (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, if you support Trump, anti-Trumps will say that you are a racist and even worse things.  In America today, if someone says that you are a racist, sooner or later, a) if you have a job, you will be fired, b) if you are looking for a job, no one will hire you, c) you will be blamed for everyone’s problems, and d) you will be gotten rid of.  Constructively, in America today, if you say that someone is a racist, you are condemning that person to death.)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/03/gary-johnson-accuses-donald-trump-of-being-a-racist/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Still Want to Get the News on Facebook? Read All About It – MIKE ISAAC  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, if you want to get Illinois government/political news from a conservative/Republican point of view, you should read GOPUS ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/01/technology/personaltech/still-want-to-get-the-news-on-facebook-read-all-about-it.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— John McCain: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton don’t know enough to handle terrorism or Middle East crisis – Erin Durkin
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/john-mccain-trump-clinton-don-fight-terrorism-article-1.2698028

 

USA TODAY
— Pa. delegate to pack heat at Republican convention – Teresa Boeckel
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/06/30/pa-delegate-pack-heat-gop-convention/86578238/

 

SEATTLE TIMES
— What Hillary Clinton might do in the first 100 days if elected president – Patrick Healy
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/what-hillary-clinton-might-do-in-the-first-100-days-if-elected-president/

 

TRIB LIVE
— New citizens embrace American patriotism – TOM FONTAINE AND KARI ANDREN  (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at new citizens that the following have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all their problems: 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://triblive.com/news/allegheny/10669883-74/american-njie-citizen