November 2 Morning Edition

ABC7
— ‘PROXY WAR’ TAKES OVER ILLINOIS POLITICAL ADS – Charles Thomas
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/proxy-war-takes-over-illinois-political-ads-/1584147/

 

NBC5
— Clinton Presses Into Arizona, Trump Focuses on Florida  With less than a week until Election Day, both candidates are warning of dire consequences if the other is elected – Julie Pace and Jonathan Lemire
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Clinton-Presses-Into-Arizona-Trump-Focuses-on-Florida-399618871.html

 

WLS AM
— Trump is the nominee of George Wallace’s American Independent Party in California – CNN  (DIERSEN: Who supports Clinton?  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.wlsam.com/news/trump-is-the-nominee-of-george-wallaces-american-independent-party-in-california/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Kirk campaign cash dwindling as election approaches – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-tammy-duckworth-mark-kirk-campaign-cash-story.html
— FRONT PAGE: How Rauner, Madigan money war is playing out in suburbs, Downstate – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-speaker-madigan-money-war-met-20161102-story.html
— It might be easier to count candidates who aren’t running broadcast ads – Rich Miller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-miller-column-st-1102-20161101-story.html
— Chicago employers relax office schedules, offer incentives to get people to vote – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: From what I see, virtually all Chicago employers are anti-Republican, and especially anti those Republicans who are Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-election-day-workplace-1102-biz-20161101-story.html
— If Clinton wins, more in GOP say no to 9 on Supreme Court – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–campaign-2016-senate-supreme-court-20161101-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries argue that today’s immigrants are NOT fundamentally different than those who came to America in the past?  ANSWER: Those 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://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-five-myths-that-todays-immigrants-are-different/
— A lovely city can never puff with pride when 17 die – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-a-lovely-city-can-never-puff-with-pride-when-17-die/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Bob Dold, Brad Schneider face off on “Chicago Tonight” – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161101/news/161109832/
— Sleep Out Saturday raises money for transitional housing – Ann Piccininni  (DIERSEN: What do you do to help the homeless?  My nasty “religious” critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me for not doing enough to help the homeless.  They blame homelessness on individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161102/news/161109997/
— GOP goes low with fake newspaper – Richard Wawronowicz, Chairman, Naperville Township Democratic Organization
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161102/discuss/161109874/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner’s position on Trump about obligation, not ideology – RON GIDWITZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161101/OPINION/161109969/gov-rauners-trump-statement-overblown-ron-gidwitz
— Silence on Trump proof of Gov. Rauner’s ‘defective moral compass’ – CHRIS KENNEDY (DIERSEN: One could say that silence on Clinton is proof of Kennedy’s “defective moral compass.”)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161101/OPINION/161109968/trump-rauner-and-the-governors-defective-moral-compass-chris-kennedy

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Clinton, Trump warn of dire consequences if rival wins
http://qctimes.com/news/national/clinton-trump-warn-of-dire-consequences-if-rival-wins/article_8f14ddd8-8cac-5a8d-98aa-6d5d7c1a4a78.html

 

TIMES
— Rezin vs. Benson: A sequel to 2012 election – Steve Stout
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/rezin-vs-benson-a-sequel-to-election/article_8f875b00-4b1c-5eae-b175-f25c72a22cc0.html

 

VANDALIA RADIO
— Rauner Tax Delay Brings Trump Comparison – Vandalia Radio  (DIERSEN: The more demographics that you share with Trump, the more that anti-Trumps negatively compare you with Trump.  What demographics do you share with trump?  Both Trump and I are German national origin, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, married, draft avoiders, overweight, non-drinkers, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time.  Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, the more demographics that you share with Trump, the more that you are viciously demonized, denigrated, and condemned by anti-Trumps.)
http://www.vandaliaradio.com/2016/11/02/rauner-tax-delay-brings-trump-comparison/

 

FOX 2 NOW
— Claim of vote irregularity prompts test of 2 voting machines – ANDY BANKER
http://fox2now.com/2016/11/01/claim-of-vote-irregularity-prompts-test-of-2-voting-machines/

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Trump zealots talk of armed insurrection – John J. Dunphy  (DIERSEN: Clinton supporters hint/imply/argue/shout that they will get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/91679/trump-zealots-talk-of-armed-insurrection

 

SOUTHERN
— Qualified for comptroller – Ryan Mahoney, Belleville  (DIERSEN: Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I have never been qualified to do anything.  In my defense, I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels (currently $77,899-$88,286) and for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels (currently $92,632-$120,427). I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.  I earned a bachelor’s degree in management in 1970, an MBA in 1976, a master’s degree in accounting in 1980, and a master’s degree in financial markets and trading in 1997.  I served on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996.)
http://thesouthern.com/news/opinion/mailbag/voice-of-the-reader-qualified-for-comptroller/article_5153c62c-3846-58d4-a74a-31557ec1078f.html
(FROM THE LETTER: In the midst of the national campaign, we must not forget the elections closer to home that impact us. One such office is that of the state comptroller. This is a position of great importance given the mismanagement and financial state we are in. The comptroller is in essence the state’s head accountant, and neither of the major parties candidates running have any accounting experience. In fact, the state of Illinois has never had an accountant elected to this office. This year, that could change. The most qualified candidate is Libertarian Claire Ball. She has real world experience with both a bachelors and masters degree in accounting, and has received her CPA. Claire Ball has presented a comprehensive plan for accountability and transparency for the office. Claire Ball has also called attention to the payments of lobbyists ahead of social services that close by the day. What Claire Ball won’t be, is beholden to a party instead of the people. She has neither Rauner or Madigan to answer to. Claire Ball can perform arithmetic that the incumbent recently had difficulty with. Claire Ball will also not be using the office as a stepping stone as have the two major parties done in the past. This Nov. 8, vote for the most qualified and capable candidate. The state of Illinois’ finances can not continue under the tenure of the parties who have so badly damaged it. Vote for Libertarian Claire Ball.)

 

STAR COURIER
— Sen. Weaver named to Advisory Council on At-Risk Students  (DIERSEN: Were you an at-risk student? I was not thanks to my outstanding parents who sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, and to Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966.  They provided me with room and board in their home in Crete 1966-1968 while I attended UIC, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969.)
http://www.starcourier.com/news/20161101/sen-weaver-named-to-advisory-council-on-at-risk-students
(FROM THE ARTICLE: State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) has been appointed to the Illinois General Assembly’s Advisory Council on At Risk Students, a panel charged with finding ways to improve educational opportunities and access for disadvantaged students. “A student’s education lays the foundation for the future success in life, which is why it’s so important that we make sure all of our students have the best possible access to education,” said Senator Weaver. “This council will allow us to continually work to find new ways to help our most at-risk students succeed.” The Advisory Council on At Risk Students is made up of 20 members, most members are education and human service professionals. The Republican leader in the Senate was allowed to select one person to serve on the council and she selected Senator Weaver. The council will file an annual report with the General Assembly to recommend changes to be implemented. Sen. Weaver, whose district includes the Kewanee area, has long worked as an advocate for students and disadvantaged children, as a past president of the Youth Farm in Peoria where he served on the board for 28 years. He was involved in merging Youth Farm with the Childrens Home, one of Illinois’ premier providers for at risk children. “We have some serious challenges to face with our educational system, but I’m truly excited at the opportunity to work toward ensuring a quality education for every student,” said Weaver.)

 

CHICAGO READER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Having Trump on the ticket has cost Illinois Republicans. The state GOP has spent millions of dollars—and expended precious political capital—to counter Trump’s impact down the ballot.”
http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/trump-rauner-illinois-republicans-2016-election/Content

 

NORTH BY NORTHWESTERN
— College Republicans screen “Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics” – Marco Cartolano
http://www.northbynorthwestern.com/story/college-republicans-screen-madigan-power-privilege/

 

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Illinois comptroller nominee Susana Mendoza speaks to College Democrats – Sam Krevlin
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2016/11/02/city/illinois-comptroller-nominee-susana-mendoza-speaks-to-college-democrats/

 

WHEATON PATCH
— No ID Needed For Illinois Voting — But Many Voters May Not Know It  You don’t need to show identification at an Illinois polling place, whether you know it or not. – Joseph Hosey  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/s/fxlf4/no-id-needed-for-illinois-voting-but-many-voters-may-not-know-it

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— 4 MANUFACTURERS ANNOUNCE PLANS TO SHUT DOWN OR MOVE OUT OF ILLINOIS – Michael Lucci
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/4-manufacturers-announce-plans-to-shut-down-or-move-out-of-illinois/

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— Trump denounces apparent KKK support, Clinton goes after heckler as rhetoric revs up
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/11/02/trump-denounces-apparent-kkk-support-clinton-goes-after-heckler-as-rhetoric-revs-up.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: “Many Maryland Latino voters” put their Mexican citizenship ahead of their American citizenship.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/1/marylands-newest-citizens-vote-to-defend-immigrant/

 

GOPUSA
— Vets & federal jobs: Intolerable treatment  (DIERSEN: From what I saw while I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors, Democrat supervisors, Democrat coworkers, and Democat subordinatres had a low opinion of veterans.)
http://www.gopusa.com/vets-federal-jobs-intolerable-treatment/
— Paul Ryan confident he will retain House Speaker post
http://www.gopusa.com/paul-ryan-confident-he-will-retain-house-speaker-post/

 

NEWSMAX
— Rick Santorum Slams Kasich, Jeb For Not Backing Trump – Solange Reyner
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/rick-santorum-slams-john-kasich-jeb-bush/2016/11/01/id/756486/

 

THE BLAZE
— Pro-Trump student afraid for her safety as anger on campus grows: ‘You have no place in America!’ – Dave Urbanski
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/01/pro-trump-student-afraid-for-her-safety-as-anger-on-campus-grows-you-have-no-place-in-america/
— Liberals, you can’t lecture about Trump when you helped nominate a depraved crook – Matt Walsh
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/commentary-liberals-you-cant-lecture-about-trump-when-you-helped-nominate-a-depraved-crook/

 

BREITBART
— Top 7 Charges Hillary Clinton Could Face While President – JOHN HAYWARD
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/10/31/top-7-charges-hillary-clinton-could-face-while-president/

 

COLLEGE FIX
— University of Texas student government wants to ‘disband’ Young Conservatives for ‘hate-filled’ bake sale  (DIERSEN: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, ever-increasingly, you are viciously demonized, denigrated, and condemned if you do not promote Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion, that is, if you do not promote discrimination against Whites and against men.)
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/29750/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Administration: Sorry, it’s ‘protected speech’  The University of Texas-Austin has pledged to ignore demands from student officials to “disband” a conservative student group following its satirical “affirmative action bake sale” last week. Several Student Government (SG) representatives filed a resolution against Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) that also called for the administration to punish and even expel students who commit “future incidents of bias.” Without referring to the resolution, YCT sent a legal threat letter to UT President Gregory Fenves. It said the group would sue UT if it took “punitive action” against YCT for its speech, citing a federal law that allows lawsuits against public officials for retaliating against or chilling protected speech. A university spokesman told The College Fix in an email Tuesday night that won’t happen, because UT “does not and will not take action against an organization for protected speech.” ‘More of a movement’ than actual legislation  At an SG assembly meeting Tuesday night, shortly after the university said it wouldn’t punish YCT, representatives nonetheless voted to “fast track” the resolution, known as AR-15, The Daily Texan reported. Debate was extended at the unusually lengthy meeting, according to the Daily. President Kevin Helgren said YCT’s bake sale was “hate-filled” but emphasized that the university could choose to ignore an approved resolution. Co-author and co-sponsor Priya Suri said the resolution was “more of a movement and a statement that we stand in solidarity with people of color and people who were emotionally affected” by the bake sale. The outcry against YCT’s bake sale started with a student petition that alleged the cheeky demonstration against racial preferences – which was partly led by a black student – was a “hate crime.” It had 860 signatures as of Tuesday night. The new petition was followed by the SG resolution, which has seven sponsors and 12 authors. Two authors work in the Multicultural Engagement Center, though neither is listed as full-time staff – Cameron Maxwell, director of external relations for African American Affairs, and Alejandrina Guzman, director of Latino Leadership Summit for Latino Community Affairs. It’s not the first petition to try to kill YCT at UT for a political demonstration – three years ago, more than 5,000 people signed a similar petition. The resolution is dripping with contempt for what it characterizes as UT’s hands-off approach to offensive campus speech. It cites the bake sale; a Feb. 20 incident where white UT students allegedly threw bottles and yelled a racial slur at a black student; Phi Gamma Delta’s 2015 “border patrol” party, which was investigated by the dean of students; and the cause of the prior petition, YCT’s planned “Catch an Illegal Immigrant” game (canceled due to “safety concerns“), among other incidents. The resolution says UT took “no punitive action” against “identifiable university-associated perpetrators” in most of the incidents. It suggests that UT should punish students when their actions provoke “large-scale protests and outrage.”)

 

REUTERS
— Investors take fright at rising chances of Trump U.S. election win – Jamie McGeever (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. The federal government has the power to destroy the stock market and to destroy America.  How soon, if not already, will the Democrats officially announce that if Trump is elected, Democrats will use the federal government to destroy the stock market and to destroy America?)
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-markets-idUSKBN12X032

 

ABC NEWS
— Trump Rated More Honest; Contest Stays a Dead Heat – GARY LANGERCHAD KIEWIET DE JONGESOFI SINOZICH
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-rated-honest-contest-stays-dead-heat-poll/story?id=43225421

 

CBS NEWS
— Can Trump overtake Clinton in battleground states with hidden vote?  (DIERSEN: How vicious are the anti-Trumps in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county?  How clear have they made it that they will kill you figeratively if not literally if you display a Trump/Pence sign?)
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/2016-race-donald-trump-hidden-vote-hillary-clinton-battleground-states/

 

NBC NEWS
— Hillary Clinton Slams Trump’s ‘Dark, Divisive, Dangerous Vision’ – AMANDA SAKUMA and MONICA ALBA  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Clinton’s supporters make it clear that they want to get rid of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/2016-election-day/hillary-clinton-slams-trump-s-dark-divisive-dangerous-vision-n676706
— KKK Paper ‘The Crusader’ Backs Trump; Campaign Rejects It – AMANDA SAKUMA
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/2016-election-day/kkk-paper-crusader-backs-trump-campaign-rejects-backing-n676686

 

AOL NEWS
— Rick Santorum unloads on John Kasich, Jeb Bush for not voting for Donald Trump: ‘Shame on them!’ – ALLAN SMITH
http://www.aol.com/article/news/2016/11/01/rick-santorum-unloads-on-john-kasich-jeb-bush-for-not-voting-fo/21596638/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Black Turnout Soft in Early Voting, Boding Ill for Hillary Clinton – JEREMY W. PETERS, RICHARD FAUSSET and MICHAEL WINES
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/02/us/politics/black-turnout-falls-in-early-voting-boding-ill-for-hillary-clinton.html
— Behind 2016’s Turmoil, a Crisis of White Identity – AMANDA TAUB  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, rather than defending Whites, more and more and more Whites pander to anti-Whites.  They believe that sooner or later, anti-Whites will win the war, that is, that anti-Whites will succeed in getting rid of Whites.  They pander to anti-Whites to buy a little more time for themselves.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/02/world/americas/brexit-donald-trump-whites.html
— A Union of Politics and News Ends With Both Contaminated – Jim Rutenberg  (DIERSEN: What do you say to activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who claim to be Republican but a) who pander to the Democrat Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media in Illinois and b) who do NOT want the Republican Dave Diersen to know about their events or other activities, who do NOT want Diersen to promote their events and other activities, who do NOT want Diersen to attend their events, and who do NOT want Diersen to report on their events or other activities?  The aforesaid talk and act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/02/business/media/a-union-of-politics-and-news-ends-with-both-contaminated.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly Muslims made it clear that they will get rid of non-Muslims.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/02/opinion/campaign-stops/the-khizr-khan-voters.html
— Hillary’s Male Tormentors – Frank Bruni  (DIERSEN: What do you say to men like Bruni who pander to those who like Clinton who are anti-male?)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/02/opinion/hillarys-male-tormentors.html
— How Health Care Hurts Your Paycheck – REGINA E. HERZLINGER, BARAK D. RICHMAN and RICHARD J. BOXER
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/02/opinion/how-health-care-hurts-your-paycheck.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries are united to defeat Trump?  ANSWER: Those that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/03/us/politics/donald-trump-waking-a-sleeping-giant-helps-hillary-clinton-build-an-unlikely-firewall.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Post-ABC Tracking poll finds race tied, as Trump opens up an 8-point edge on honesty – Scott Clement and Emily Guskin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/02/tracking-poll-finds-race-tied-as-trump-opens-up-an-8-point-edge-on-honesty/
— Parents injected children with heroin as ‘feel good medicine,’ police say – Lindsey Bever
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/11/01/parents-injected-children-with-heroin-as-feel-good-medicine-police-say/
— We are officially in the Twilight Zone: Some Republicans are using Donald Trump to attack Democrats – Amber Phillips
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/02/we-are-officially-in-the-twilight-zone-some-republicans-are-using-donald-trump-to-attack-democrats/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump’s call for policing urban polls stirs defiant reaction among black voters – Michael Finnegan  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats who claim to speak for Blacks proclaim that Blacks 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.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-racial-politics-20161102-story.html

 

MARKET WATCH
— Companies can stop illegal immigration in seconds by using this free identity check – MARK KRIKORIAN
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/make-e-verify-mandatory-when-hiring-and-that-will-help-stop-illegal-immigration-2016-11-02

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— A Brave New Weed – Editorial  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in America, you promote the destruction of America.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-brave-new-weed-1478043007
— Bring Back the Smoke-Filled Room  After Trump vs. Clinton, party insiders should get more say in picking a nominee who can win. – JASON L. RILEY  (DIERSEN: From what I see, in Illinois, if you run as a Republican, almost always, you will lose if you do not get the support of those who dominate your Republican township/ward party organization, your Republican county party organization, the Illinois Republican Party, and the Republican Party.  If you run without the aforesaid’s support and lose, the aforesaid will blame you and your supporters.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/bring-back-the-smoke-filled-room-1478042205
— Trump Lead Spooks Stocks – REBECCA BYRNE (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. The federal government has the power to destroy the stock market and to destroy America.  How soon, if not already, will the Democrats officially announce that if Trump is elected, Democrats will use the federal government to destroy the stock market and to destroy America?)
http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2016/11/02/wsj-city-trump-lead-spooks-stocks-bankers-confident-on-city-uk-inflation-warning/
— We Really Are Losing Sleep Over the Election – RACHEL BACHMAN and SUMATHI REDDY
http://www.wsj.com/articles/we-really-are-losing-sleep-over-the-election-1478015295
— Wells Fargo: Where Was the Auditor?  Its longtime auditor, KPMG, is getting questioned as well – MICHAEL RAPOPORT (DIERSEN: What if KPMG had hired me in 1971 instead of IRS?  What if KPMG had hired me in 1980 instead of GAO? I worked for GAO on audits of federal financial industry regulators for 9 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO.  I became a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996.  I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.  I earned a bachelor’s degree in management in 1970, an MBA in 1976, a master’s degree in accounting in 1980, and a master’s degree in financial markets and trading in 1997.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/wells-fargo-where-was-the-auditor-1478007838
— Facebook Looks for Its Fountain of Youth – STEVEN RUSSOLILLO  (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 68.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-looks-for-its-fountain-of-youth-1478025056
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors PROMOTE IMMIGRATION.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-sliver-of-agreement-on-immigration-1478042163

 

FORBES
— As Chinese Investment In U.S. Increases So Too Does Scrutiny – Ellen Sheng
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ellensheng/2016/11/02/chinese-investment-us-scrutiny/#1e65fd5780b2

 

BLOOMBERG
— Clinton Vents Frustration With ‘Divisive’ Pro-Trump Protesters  She told a crowd she was “tired of the negative, dark, divisive, dangerous vision and behavior from people who support Donald Trump.” – Jennifer Epstein
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-11-02/clinton-vents-frustration-with-divisive-pro-trump-protesters
— Buffett: White House Official Wanted a Tax Named After Me  (DIERSEN: Democrats always want Republicans to pay more taxes.)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2016-11-02/buffett-white-house-official-wanted-a-tax-named-after-me

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP FOLDER WITH COLOR PICTURE OF CLINTON: How women have defined the 2016 election – Susan Page  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at everyone that Republican men are racists, sexists, bigots, and even wore things.  Ever-increasingly, Democrats condemn Republican men more harshly than Hitler condemned Jews.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/01/how-women-have-defined-the-2016-election-hillary-clinton/93049292/
— Trump candidacy produces unusual divide in College Republican clubs – Ross Krasner and David Gernon
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/01/trump-candidacy-produces-unusual-divide-college-republican-clubs/93108296/
— Respect the will of Republican voters: Opposing view  Directing anger at McConnell for holding onto a conservative Senate majority is misguided. – Scott Jennings
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/11/01/senate-majority-mitch-mcconnell-editorials-debates/93137302/
— Forget dogs and kids: Take your parents to work Nov. 4 – Rhonda Abrams  (DIERSEN: My father died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/abrams/2016/10/26/take-bring-your-parents-work-small-business/92738430/

 

AMERICAN INTERPRISE INSTITUTE
— Are Federal Employees Really Underpaid By 34 Percent? – Andrew G. Biggs  (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.aei.org/publication/are-federal-employees-really-underpaid-by-34-percent/

 

YALE DAILY NEWS
— The anti-affirmative action group Students for Fair Admissions filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education on Oct. 27, alleging the department’s unwillingness to release what the group believed to be public information from a federal investigation. – LUKE CIANCARELLI
http://yaledailynews.com/blog/2016/11/02/group-sues-department-of-education/

 

NPR
— Illinois Governor Spends Big On Downballot Republican Races – TONY ARNOLD
http://www.npr.org/2016/11/01/500264063/illinois-governor-spends-big-on-downballot-republican-races

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Pat Buchanan is ‘Delighted to Be Proven Right’ by 2016 Election – Sam Roudman  (DIERSEN: Trump won the primary because far too many Republican Party leaders a) are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and b) reject far too many planks in the Republican Party platform.)
http://nymag.com/vindicated/2016/11/pat-buchanan-on-being-proven-right-by-2016-election.html

 

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
— Hillary Clinton zeroes in on Donald Trump’s weakness – women – Nick O’Malley (DIERSEN: Who are you weak with?  I have always been week with those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.  I have always been week with those who promote surrender of America to foreign countries, dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, pot, gambling, race and/or gender based preference giving, age discrimination, abolition of the First and/or Second Amendments, etc.)
http://www.smh.com.au/world/us-election/us-election-hillary-clinton-zeros-in-on-donald-trumps-weakness–women-20161102-gsg2o5.html

 

PEW RESEARCH
— How Republicans see the GOP on the eve of the 2016 election – HANNAH FINGERHUT
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/11/02/how-republicans-see-the-gop-on-the-eve-of-the-2016-election/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 70% of Republicans think their party is divided; Most Republicans think Trump represents the GOP’s “core principles;” “Negative voting” is higher for Trump than it was for past GOP candidates; GOP voters who supported Trump in the primaries and those who backed one of his rivals differ sharply in their views of him; and As Election Day nears, more Republicans feel favorably toward their party.)

November 1 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage gears up for election – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wheaton/news/ct-nvs-early-voters-dupage-st-1102-20161101-story.html
— FRONT PAGE: State comptroller race proxy war for Rauner, Madigan – Monique Garcia and Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-leslie-munger-susana-mendoza-comptroller-met-20161101-story.html
— Chicago City Council to vote on Trump street sign ban – Hal Dardick  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Chicago proudly paint Chicago as being anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-city-council-meeting-trump-sign-vote-20161031-story.html
— Seats open in 9 of 13 Will County districts – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-will-board-election-st-1030-20161031-story.html
— Franklin Park to have 3 referendum questions on April ballot – Alex V. Hernandez
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/franklin-park/news/ct-fhj-franklinpark-meeting-tl-1103-20161031-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Dems put another $3 million into anti-Trump/Rauner push – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-dems-put-another-3-million-into-anti-trumprauner-push/
— Rauner gets passing grade on pot policies – Mick Dumke and Emily Gray Brosious  (DIERSEN: To promote pot in America is to promote the destruction of America.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-gets-passing-grade-on-pot-policies/
— Comey will never recover from throwing fact-free bomb – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-comey-will-never-recover-from-throwing-fact-free-bomb/
— Lawsuit argues Fire Dept. out of step on gender equality – Mark Brown (DIERSEN: What tests did you pass to get your jobs, to keep your jobs, and/or to get promoted? I passed all the tests needed to earn a high school diploma in 1966, a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970, and job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997.  I passed the Post Office employment test in 1966, the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, the CPA examination in 1979, and the Certified Internal Auditor examination in 1981.  Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that the aforesaid tests were biased in favor of White males like me.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-lawsuit-argues-fire-dept-out-of-step-on-gender-equality/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: America much better off after Obama’s 8 years – Jesse Jackson  (DIERSEN: Are you better off?  I am not. From what I see, 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 are better off and the aforesaid looks to be even more better off under Clinton.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/jackson-obama-steadied-our-nation-in-interesting-times/

 

DAILY HERALD
— How the 14th Congressional District candidates plan to help veterans – James Fuller (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  Democrats are nasty.  What do Hultgren and Walz say to my Democrat critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) who have always stressed that I am not a veteran because I successfully sought and obtained student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971, b) who have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that because of the aforesaid, I am a patriotic hypocrite, a coward, and even worse things, and c) who have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966; that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job; that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971; that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974; that instead of me, GAO should have hired a  veteran in 1980; that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986; and that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161101/news/161109980/

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Rock Island County Clerk fears other unfilled ballot requests – Stephen Elliott
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/ri-county-clerk-fears-other-unfilled-ballot-requests/article_67d8fec6-61ff-5b60-a906-581096bd7568.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Kasich votes McCain instead of Trump – CNN (DIERSEN: To not vote for Trump is to vote for Clinton.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/kasich-votes-mccain-instead-of-trump

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Shoot me now! Pols’ ads flood airwaves  Some spots ‘incredibly inefficient’ – Rich Miller
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/10/31/rich-miller-shoot-me-now-pols-ads-flood-airwaves/cal70jj/

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois U.S. Senate candidates name top priorities – Associated Press
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-u-s-senate-candidates-name-top-priorities/article_646e7801-9161-574e-beaf-9077c3dd605e.html

 

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Control of DeKalb County Board on the line Nov. 8  Democrats want to maintain majority; GOP looks to take it back – BRETT ROWLAND
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2016/10/31/control-of-dekalb-county-board-on-the-line-nov-8/a5gxc0x/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Getting to experience the U.S. Senate debate firsthand – Anna Gegen
http://www.sj-r.com/entertainmentlife/20161031/commentary-getting-to-experience-us-senate-debate-firsthand

 

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Karmeier sworn in as chief justice of Illinois Supreme Court – DAN PETRELLA
http://jg-tc.com/news/karmeier-sworn-in-as-chief-justice-of-illinois-supreme-court/article_215de914-1052-5698-9930-6df128382404.html
— Phillips hopes to work on education funding, structural reform – JARAD JARMON  (DIERSEN: What did you hope to work on?  GAO audits IRS.  After working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels (currently $77,899-$88,286), I transferred to GAO in 1980 when I was 30 years old, and I not only hoped, but I asked to be assigned to audits of IRS so that I could use my knowledge of IRS.  But my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in keeping me off audits of IRS except 1986-1988, that is, for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997.  They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, younger, or a veteran.)
http://jg-tc.com/news/phillips-hopes-to-work-on-education-funding-structural-reform/article_7f084545-4603-51e7-9911-e76e3c8c2bd0.html

 

WJBD RADIO
— Trump Pollster Expresses Confidence in Potential for Victory
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/11/01/trump-pollster-expresses-confidence-in-potential-for-victory

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Glen Ellyn District 41 turns over teacher’s union emails  Resident Jeff Cooper blames superintendent for allowing political activity – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/10/28/glen-ellyn-district-41-turns-over-teachers-union-emails/amr0rxj/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRUMP OUTLINES “NEW DEAL FOR BLACK AMERICA,” WHICH INCLUDES SCHOOL CHOICE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/trump-outlines-new-deal-for-black-america-which-includes-school-choice.html

 

GOPUSA
— Donna Brazile, CNN, give proof to Trump’s rigged claim
http://www.gopusa.com/donna-brazile-cnn-give-proof-to-trumps-rigged-claim/
— WikiLeaks Reveals Clinton Poll Oversampling Scheme
http://www.gopusa.com/wikileaks-reveals-clinton-poll-oversampling-scheme/
— Payback: Left Prepares Blacklist  (DIERSEN: Every individual, every organization, every company, every government, and every county should be required to publish their blacklists.  I am proud that I am on the blacklists of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that 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://www.gopusa.com/payback-left-prepares-blacklist/

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— NOW WE’RE ALL ACCOUNTABLE FOR AMERICA’S DESTINY – Ben Kinchlow
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/politics/now-were-all-accountable-for-americas-destiny/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Gun control advocates hope issue takes down Republican Senate candidates – David Sherfinski
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/31/gun-control-advocates-hope-issue-takes-down-republ/

 

NEWSMAX
— Sen. Jeff Sessions: Over 800,000 Illegal Border Crossings Last Year – Theodore Bunker
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Jeff-Sessions-Illegals-Border-Crossings/2016/10/31/id/756224/

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— HOW TRUMP HAPPENED  How the #NeverTrumpers sunk themselves. – Bruce Thornton
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/264653/how-trump-happened-bruce-thornton

 

BREITBART
— Gangs of Teen Girls Attacking, Robbing Shoppers in Chicago’s Famed Loop – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/10/30/chicago-teen-girls-robbing-shoppers/

 

THE BLAZE
— New poll shows America’s troops hold a stunningly low opinion of Hillary Clinton – Brandon Morse
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/10/31/new-poll-shows-americas-troops-hold-a-stunningly-low-opinion-of-hillary-clinton/
— Trump campaign table on campus walkway is about all one triggered college student can stomach – Dave Urbanski
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/10/31/trump-campaign-table-on-campus-walkway-is-about-all-that-one-triggered-college-student-can-stomach/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Trouble didn’t take long to find University of Pittsburgh students who set up a campaign table for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on a campus walkway last week. It started harmlessly enough, depending on your definition, when passers-by yelled things such as, “F*** the white male patriarchy!” at those manning the table across from Hillman Library, the Pitt Maverick reported. Another “student came up to us and made a claim about how Trump wants to get rid of ‘his people,’” sophomore Kirk Breiner added to the Maverick. Then things escalated. A man declaring the table supported a “racist” candidate approached Breiner and another student volunteer Matt Kerlin, grabbed a stack of Trump door-hangers and nearly started a fight, the paper said. Later two students came over to the table, and one swept all the Trump literature to the sidewalk while the other flipped the table upside-down: The culprit then scurried away: “And we’re the violent ones,” one person, presumably a Trump supporter, was heard sarcastically noting on a video of the incident. Sophomore Steven Evanovich shot the clip and contacted campus police, who are investigating, the paper said. “It’s a shame that different opinions are met with such hostility at institutions of higher learning,” Evanovich told the Maverick. “Calling Trump’s rhetoric ‘hate speech’ actually reinforces and encourages the notion that violence against conservative or dissenting students is justified, and my own campus shouldn’t be a place where my friends or I are fearful for having opposing opinions.”)

 

DAILY CALLER
— Susan Rice Admitted Eight Years Of Smoking Weed In Her Background Check – Kathryn Watson
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/31/susan-rice-admitted-eight-years-of-smoking-weed-in-her-background-check/
— Hillary’s Two Official Favors To Morocco Resulted In $28 Million For Clinton Foundation – Richard Pollock
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/31/hillarys-two-official-favors-to-morocco-resulted-in-28-million-for-clinton-foundation/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— GOP incumbent Kirk loses homosexual endorsement – AP
http://onenewsnow.com/ap/politics/gop-incumbent-kirk-loses-homosexual-endorsement

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Trump Raises Specter Of Crisis If Clinton Wins The White House  “Nothing’s going to get done.” – Reuters
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-raises-specter-of-crisis-if-clinton-wins-the-white-house_us_5817fb5de4b0990edc33370d
— Guy In Trump Hat and ‘Deplorables’ T-Shirt Arrested At Texas Polling Place  “He wanted to take a stand. Unfortunately, he was arrested and taken to jail.” – Ed Mazza
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/texas-voter-arrested_us_58182babe4b064e1b4b4862d

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump is master of his domains, even ones that bash him – MICHAEL R. SISAK
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2c17b3bf329147a4bcf92ec6f3dfa2d7/trump-master-his-domains-even-ones-bash-him

 

ABC NEWS
— Trump Leads Clinton by 1 Point in New Poll as Enthusiasm Declines – GARY LANGER
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-leads-clinton-point-poll-enthusiasm-declines/story?id=43199459

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Donald Trump Used Legally Dubious Method to Avoid Paying Taxes – DAVID BARSTOW, MIKE McINTIRE, PATRICIA COHEN, SUSANNE CRAIG and RUSS BUETTNER (DIERSEN: What “dubious methods to avoid paying taxes” have your critics/opponents, their operatives, or their dupes accused you of taking?  Money Magazine and my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that took at Loyola 1972-1976, the graduate accounting courses that I took at DePaul 1976-1980, and the graduate finance courses that I took at IIT 1992-1997 were NOT deductible because they a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and d) were a distraction. To keep their jobs and to get promoted, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates focused on getting rid of federal employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/us/politics/donald-trump-tax.html
— Pope Francis, in Sweden, Urges Catholic-Lutheran Reconciliation – CHRISTINA ANDERSON  (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.  The aforesaid have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted at non-Missouri Synod Lutherans (MSL), and especially at Catholics, that I was baptized as a MSL in 1948, that I was raised as an MSL, and that I was confirmed as a MSL in 1962.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/world/europe/pope-francis-in-sweden-urges-catholic-lutheran-reconciliation.html
— The High Costs of Not Offering Paid Sick Leave – Austin Frakt (DIERSEN: Do/did you get paid sick leave?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been furious that I got paid sick leave while I worked for the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/upshot/the-high-costs-of-not-offering-paid-sick-leave.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/opinion/how-you-can-fight-donald-trump-right-now.html

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR GRAPHIC AND PHOTOS OF TRUMP AND CLINTON: IS IT OVER YET?
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/usa-today-us-edition/20161101/281479275969933
— What’s on your ballot? Facebook will show you – Jessica Guynn  (DIERSEN: What percent of Google employees are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/10/28/facebook-vote-planner-feature-ballot/92860704/
— Trade deals sell out workers  It’s no surprise Americans are angry at the prospect of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. – Senator Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/10/31/trade-trans-pacific-partnership-sherrod-brown-editorials-debates/93084432/

 

TRIBUNE REVIEW
— Vets & federal jobs: Intolerable treatment – Editorial  (DIERSEN: My Democrat critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a  veteran in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986, and g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://triblive.com/opinion/editorials/11371626-74/federal-veterans-hiring
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: The lip service that the Obama administration pays to veterans about their health care — given excessive waits at Veteran Affairs facilities and suicide hotline delays — extends to hiring them for federal jobs. By law, disabled veterans and those with active-duty service are supposed to get preference in federal hiring. But a government report shows that’s not always the case, specifically when political appointees are considered for plum jobs. “There is a clear bias against veterans,” Darin Selnick, a retired Air Force captain and former Veterans Affairs official, tells The Daily Signal. “They think veterans should start at the bottom like everyone else.” Of course, experience and qualifications are factored for federal job applicants; the law is supposed to prevent political favoritism. But in hiring a quarter of President Obama’s political appointees, federal agencies didn’t follow policies to avoid favoritism, according to the Government Accountability Office. The GAO report sampled 30 federal agencies from January 2010 to October 2015. Never mind proposed changes to hiring policies that would limit veterans’ job preference to a single use. For vets who have secured civilian government jobs, that would eliminate any preference consideration when they apply for higher positions. Our country owes its veterans a debt for their service. Playing fast and loose when it comes to federal job hiring is an intolerable disservice that deserves no place in any administration.)

 

GUARDIAN
— Republicans fear Trump’s parade of insults might help cost him the election  2016 could be a winnable election for the GOP, especially given Clinton’s continued email woes – yet all year Trump has lurched from one self-inflicted crisis to another – David Smith
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/nov/01/donald-trump-insults-us-election-result-republicans-gop
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Republican Guardian uses a GAO report to promote Democrats.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/nov/01/us-citizens-vote-disabled-voters-democracy-election-polling

October 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— NEWSVIEWS: KHOURI V. FOSTER: ILLINOIS 11TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL RACE
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/newsviews-illinois-11th-district-congressional-race/1579413/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Fallout from Mark Kirk’s comments weakens bid for 2nd Senate term – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/214682564-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Based on your priorities, who should you vote for in 2016?  Are you curious which U.S. presidential and congressional candidates best align with your personal views, values and priorities? Take a few minutes to position yourself on the following 20 statements to see where you stand relative to the candidates.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/based-on-your-priorities-who-should-you-vote-for-in-2016/
— Chicago’s only House Republican Michael McAuliffe mails out ‘W’ campaign signs – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/chicagos-only-house-republican-mails-out-w-campaign-signs/
— Women accuse Chicago Fire Department of discrimination — again – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: What tests did you pass to get your jobs, to keep your jobs, and/or to get promoted? I passed all the tests needed to earn a high school diploma in 1966, a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970, and job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997.  I passed the Post Office employment test in 1966, the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, the CPA examination in 1979, and the Certified Internal Auditor examination in 1981.  Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that the aforesaid tests were biased in favor of White males like me.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/women-accuse-chicago-fire-department-of-discrimination-again/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Three years ago, Chicago spent nearly $2 million — and $1.7 million more in legal fees — to compensate dozens of women denied firefighter jobs because of a discriminatory test of upper body strength that City Hall has now scrapped. Now, a dozen women who wanted desperately to become paramedics are accusing the Chicago Fire Department of devising two new physical agility tests that are equally biased against women. One test requires candidates to go up six flights of stairs with a 250-pound dummy within eight minutes. The other requires candidates to step onto and off of an 18-inch-high box to the beat of a metronome for two minutes without missing a beat while holding 25-pound weights in each hand. The lawsuit filed Friday in federal court alleges that the two tests were “invented to eliminate women” in a Chicago Fire Department where “discrimination against women is stubborn and purposeful.” The women are seeking back pay and other measures to compensate for the discrimination they have suffered. Shannon Markey said no amount of compensation could make her whole for the dream shattered by the city’s decision to fire her on the day before she was scheduled to graduate from the fire academy.)
—  CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson: Focus on Wrigleyville not to blame for weekend shootings – Jordan Owen and Daniel Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/johnson-focus-on-wrigleyville-not-to-blame-for-weekend-shootings/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump is refusing to pay nearly $767K owed to his campaign pollster – Matea Gold
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-pollster-20161031-story.html
— Donna Brazile dropped as CNN commentator over Wikileaks revelations – Paul Farhi
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donna-brazile-cnn-wikileaks-20161031-story.html
— Clinton aides in leaked emails: Axelrod a ‘headache’ to be ‘neutralized’ – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-axelrod-clinton-wikileaks-emails-1101-chicago-inc-20161031-story.html
— Will Americans vexed by Obamacare’s broken promises sign up or stay away? – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-obamacare-enrollment-problems-health-insurance-edit-1101-20161031-story.html
— If Hillary Clinton wins, more scandals and lies to come – Marc A. Thiessen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-hillary-clinton-scandals-lies-corruption-20161031-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Does Illinois’ gas tax money belong in ‘lockbox’? – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161031/news/161039840/
— Illinois school report cards: Scores down in more than half our schools – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161031/news/161039848/
— Age an issue in Kane County Board District 8 race – Susan Sarkauskas  (DIERSEN: How old are you?  I am 68. Should I write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who hint/imply/argue/shout that I am “old.”  Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote age discrimination.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161031/news/161039774/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Kane County Board District 8 residents will have a new representative Nov. 9 no matter who wins. Republican Linda Pasetti-Olson of Montgomery or Democrat Barbara Hernandez will fill a spot occupied by Maria Vazquez, who did not seek re-election. She served the remaining term of her late husband, Jesse. Neither candidate has held elected political office, other than precinct committeeman. Pasetti-Olson, 69, has made “life experience” a campaign issue. Hernandez, of Aurora, is 24. “I have the life experience to make the best decisions about how your tax dollars are being spent. This position will be my focus, and it won’t be competing with a social life, or a different career,” Pasetti-Olson wrote in a letter she posted on her campaign’s Facebook page. When she tells voters Hernandez’s age, they say, “She is way too young to be doing a job like this,” Pasetti-Olson said in an interview. Hernandez embraces her relative youth. “To my advantage would be that I am young,” she said, and that she has “fresh ideas” and the time and energy to interact with constituents. Hernandez cited the number of organizations and community events with which she has been involved. “What was she doing when she was 23?” Buying a house, paying taxes, raising children and working, Pasetti-Olson replied. Hernandez said she lives with her parents and does not pay rent but contributes money to household expenses. She works for state Rep. Linda Chapa La Via, and for the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. She cited several reasons, including paying college loans and not being ready to purchase property, for her decision. “I honestly think it is a cultural thing as well,” Hernandez said. “As Latinos, we tend to stay with family.” “I don’t feel like I’m too old” to serve effectively on the board, Pasetti-Olson said. She said she has been walking door-to-door to meet voters. Pasetti-Olson supports county board Chairman Chris Lauzen, including his effort to keep the county’s property tax levy frozen. Hernandez thinks the county should increase the levy, at least enough to account for growth due to new properties. Hernandez said she would support requests from the sheriff’s and state’s attorney’s office for more staffing and other resources. But where would money come from? She said the county should pursue getting more money from the state and federal government. “I feel like several state representatives have been able to bring back (money) for their regular (legislative) district, but they haven’t (specifically) looked into Kane County,” Hernandez said. She said she has developed connections in state and local government, working on constituent services for Chapa La Via, that would be useful. Pasetti-Olson does not support increasing staffing and said Kane County should study neighboring DuPage County for ways to reduce it. Pasetti-Olson cited traffic congestion in the district as one issue she is concerned about, specifically the intersection of Orchard Road and Route 30, and along Montgomery Road. She knows Aurora, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Kane County have long-term solutions in mind, but she wants quicker short-term fixes, such as installing more signals on Montgomery.)

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois gets more awful news from its largest pension fund – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161031/BLOGS02/161039991/illinois-gets-more-awful-news-from-its-largest-pension-fund

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Barickman: I still support Trump – Robert Themer
http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/barickman-i-still-support-trump/article_745c2a58-a9fc-5220-9993-89a8e4350498.html

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— Too bad voters can’t bang Rauner and Madigan’s heads together – Ted Manuel
http://rebootillinois.com/2016/10/31/bad-voters-cant-bang-rauner-madigans-heads-together/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WIKILEAKS SHOWS DONNA BRAZILE SNEAKING SECOND DEBATE QUESTION TO CLINTON CREW
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/wikileaks-shows-donna-brazile-sneaking-second-debate-question-to-clinton-crew.html
— TALE OF TWO CITIES: CELEBRATING IN WRIGLEYVILLE, KILLING ON CHICAGO’S WESTSIDE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/tale-of-two-cities-celebrating-in-wrigleyville-killing-on-chicagos-westside.html
— VON SPAKOWSKY: ILLINOIS ABSOLUTELY TORTURED THE LAW TO RESTRICT 2ND AMENDMENT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/von-spakowsky-illinois-absolutely-tortured-the-law-to-restrict-2nd-amendment.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— No, Mark Kirk is not in hiding
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/31/no-kirks-not-in-hiding/

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— After FBI’s Hillary Announcement, Searches For “CHANGE EARLY VOTE” SKYROCKET – Jim Hoft
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/10/wow-fbis-hillary-announcement-searches-change-early-vote-skyrocket/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Clinton final voter appeal highlights Trump unpredictability – S.A. Miller
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/31/hillary-clinton-final-voter-appeal-highlights-trum/

 

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Thiel Educates the Elites on Trump
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/10/31/thiel_educates_the_elites_on_trump

 

DAILY CALLER
— Leaked Email Reveals Google Chairman Wanted To Be Clinton Campaign’s ‘Head Outside Advisor’ – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/30/leaked-email-reveals-google-chairman-wanted-to-be-clinton-campaigns-head-outside-advisor/

 

GOPUSA
— Illegal aliens register voters in California  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://www.gopusa.com/illegal-aliens-register-voters-in-california/
— Miami-Dade busts women for felony election fraud
http://www.gopusa.com/miami-dade-busts-women-for-felony-election-fraud/
— Planned Parenthood paying activists $2.4K to ‘stop Trump’
http://www.gopusa.com/pp-paying-activists-2-4k-to-stop-trump/
— Trump says 93% of media coverage on him is negative
http://www.gopusa.com/trump-says-93-of-media-coverage-on-him-is-negative/

 

THE HILL
— WikiLeaks email suggests Brazile sent debate question to Clinton camp – Katie Bo Williams
http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/303556-emails-brazile-leaked-debate-question-to-clinton-camp

 

POLITICO
— Amid Mark Kirk backlash, signs of wavering GOP commitment – Natasha Korecki
http://www.politico.com/states/illinois/story/2016/10/amid-mark-kirk-backlash-a-question-over-gop-investment-106886

 

REUTERS
— Trump raises specter of crisis if Clinton wins the White House – Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-idUSKBN12V0WX

 

ABC NEWS
— Clinton Says ‘No Case Here’ Regarding Email Scandal, Urges FBI to Look at Staffer Emails – JOSH HASKELL  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government were much smarter then Clinton. They knew enough to not put in writing what could be used against them.)
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/email-scandal-looming-campaign-clinton-urges-supporters-distracted/story?id=43197702
— Fallout From Kirk’s Comment Weakens Bid for 2nd Senate Term – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/fallout-kirks-comment-weakens-bid-2nd-senate-term-43197287

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Chicago’s Murder Rate Hits Grim Milestone  After an especially deadly weekend, Chicago exceeded 600 murders so far this year, a level unseen in more than a decade – SHIBANI MAHTANI
http://www.wsj.com/articles/chicagos-murder-rate-hits-grim-milestone-1477946601
— How Women CEOs Overcame Bad Jobs, Bad Bosses – JOANN S. LUBLIN  (DIERSEN: How bad were the jobs that you have had?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that all the jobs that I had auditing federal agencies, collecting delinquent taxes, selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances, working as a security guard, working on an automobile assembly line, delivering mail, pumping gasoline, chipping slag, cleaning golf shoes, washing dishes, delivering newspapers, and doing yard work were so bad that they would never stoop to take them.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-women-ceos-overcame-bad-jobs-bad-bosses-1476615782

 

ATLANTIC
— Trump-Supporting Republicans Face a Backlash on College Campuses  Tensions between liberal and conservative students have escalated as a result of the election. – CLARE FORAN
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/10/republicans-trump-racism-sexism/505697/

 

FED SMITH
— Federal Employees Underpaid by 34.07% – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/10/31/federal-employees-underpaid-by-34-07/

October 31 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump energized by Clinton email news, but most voters unswayed – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-energized-by-clinton-email-news-but-most-voters-unswayed/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: 16 dead, 40 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/police-19-shot-across-chicago-in-first-12-hours-of-weekend/
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/map-chicago-weekend-shootings-tracker-for-oct-28-31/
— HOW GERRYMANDERING HAS ROBBED YOU OF A REAL VOTE – Editorial
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20161031/281788513613171

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mainstream media needs more conservative journalists – Megan McArdle (DIERSEN: You are not a conservative journalist if you promote surrender of America to foreign countries, dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, pot, gambling, abolition of the First and/or Second Amendments, race and/or gender based preference giving, age discrimination, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-liberal-mainstream-media-20161028-story.html
— Inspector general says city’s ban on gifts includes cheap ‘Hamilton’ tickets – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-aldermen-hamilton-tickets-20161030-story.html
— Trump campaign manager condemns supporter as ‘deplorable’ for chanting ‘Jew-S-A’ – Jose A. DelReal
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-phoenix-rally-20161030-story.html
— Why are you still writing press releases? – Nicole Volpe Miller (DIERSEN: Illinois Republican candidates, elected officials, and party leaders keep Dave Diersen on their press advisory and press release lists. Illinois Democrat and Democrat plant, Illinois Libertarian and Libertarian plant, Illinois Green and Green plant, and Illinois RINO candidates, elected officials, and party leaders keep Rich Miller and the rest of the Democrat news media on their press advisory and press release lists.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/success/inc/tca-why-are-you-still-writing-press-releases-they-suck-20161024-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs always glorify and praise those who have HIV/AIDS.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-patient-zero-hiv-aids-myths-20161030-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Jim Zay: Kind of leader DuPage County needs – Frank Saverino, Carol Stream
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161031/discuss/161039963/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner delays resolving bond deal until after 2018 election – BGA
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161030/rauner-delays-resolving-bond-deal-until-after-2018-election

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Ads, not parties, print media drive today’s elections – Jim Nowlan  (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about those who have worked the hardest to a) stop me from putting out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) stop everyone from reading those emails?)
http://www.qconline.com/opinion/ads-not-parties-print-media-drive-today-s-elections/article_acc2fcf4-967e-53e5-86a5-3f13fb491f85.html

 

WREX
— Policy Prescriptions: Trump and Clinton on immigration – AP
http://www.wrex.com/story/33518381/policy-prescriptions-trump-and-clinton-on-immigration

 

JOURNAL COURIER
— John Anthony: A life defined by race – Scott Reeder (DIERSEN: Many, if not most of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-German-American.  What if from the beginning I had pretended to be Swedish-American?  While all my ancestors immigrated from what is now Germany to northeast Illinois during the 1840s and 1850s, according to DNA Ancestry at
http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.)
http://myjournalcourier.com/news/101941/commentary-a-life-defined-by-race
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In June, Anthony resigned his seat in the General Assembly to accept a leadership position with the Illinois Department of Corrections. And this month he began his search for his identity. He took a DNA test to determine his ancestry, which he didn’t know much about. He was born to a single, teenage mom and never met his father. “I was always told he was Puerto Rican and it was a one-night stand,” he said. “I’ve never known who my Dad was. I took the DNA test from Ancestry.com. The results have come back. I didn’t realize that I was Irish. I’m 13 different ethnicities. I’m not distressed – it’s a good thing. But have you ever experienced anything that was so good it was overwhelming? I’ve waited 40 years to find out who my dad is and I believe I’m on the verge of finding out who the family is.” One of the more startling discoveries of his DNA test is that he is only 44 percent black. And there is little clear evidence of whether he is at all Hispanic. ”I’m clueless as to what I am now. This has been an eye-opening experience.” His bewilderment is understandable. After all, fifty-three years after Martin Luther King, Jr. said he dreamed of his children being judged by the content of the character rather than the color of their skin, race remains the nation’s sore spot. Sadly, our society still clings to such labels. Amid his bewilderment, Anthony says he hopes to determine a greater sense of self. The DNA test has enabled him to connect with some distant cousins. Through networking with these relatives, he hopes to determine the identity of his father and determine if he has any biological siblings. “In the next couple weeks, I hope to be visiting someone in Illinois who is of the actual line of my father.” When asked if he still considered himself black, Anthony said. “Well, I’m 44 percent African. I asked my wife, ‘What does that make me?’ I guess the only thing I’m sure of is that I’m an American.”)

 

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Election will test power of incumbency – DAN PETRELLA
http://jg-tc.com/news/election-will-test-power-of-incumbency/article_70ef365c-deca-5fb3-851c-c48e39fa06c3.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Three dark figures capable of changing fate lurk behind tricky ways – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article111134587.html
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: Robert Le Chien, Robert Haida and John Baricevic resigned as St. Clair County circuit judges effective Dec. 31 in the hopes that they’d be elected back with a simple majority rather than seeking a 60 percent approval by running for retention to their judgeships.)

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Republicans far outspend Dems in Illinois  Costly statehouse races highlight Illinois power struggle – AP
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/10/30/republicans-far-outspend-dems-in-illinois/al9s7ed/

 

NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— Crossing the Line — Close Elections – Dan Carden
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/statehouse/crossing-the-line/crossing-the-line-close-elections/article_8519d682-ed22-5035-8b4b-09bff1f3df3c.html

 

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Take Back the Night DuPage  (DIERSEN: What do you say to individuals, to organizations, to companies, to governments, and to countries that bring criminals to America, to Illinois, to your county, to your township/ward, to your municipality, and to your precinct?)
http://www.nctv17.com/take-back-the-night-dupage/

 

DEPAULIA
— Rauner, Madigan fight proxy war in statehouse races – Brenden Moore
http://depauliaonline.com/2016/10/30/legislature-up-for-grabs/

 

DAILY ILLINI
— Illinois senate race heats up amidst controversy – Michael Semaca
http://dailyillini.com/news/2016/10/31/illinois-senate-race-heats-amidst-controversy/
— The Daily Illini Editorial Board endorses Tammy Duckworth for U.S. Senate
http://dailyillini.com/opinions/editorials/2016/10/31/the-daily-illini-editorial-board-endorses-tammy-duckworth-for-u-s-senate/

 

BGA
— DALEY MACHINE COGS STILL SPIN IN CHICAGO HEIGHTS – Casey Toner
http://www.bettergov.org/news/daley-machine-cogs-still-spin-in-chicago-heights

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— Rauner turns a firehose of ads toward your TV – Rich Miller
http://rebootillinois.com/2016/10/30/rauner-turns-a-firehose-of-ads-toward-your-tv/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THE DARK ART OF POLITICAL INTIMIDATION  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the top political intimidators in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/the-dark-art-of-political-intimidation.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Intimidation, harassment, and blackmail have become the norm in American politics. Why? Because it works. Kimberley Strassel, author of The Intimidation Game, explains.)
— GOP CHALLENGER HARLAN ASKS, “IS CHERI BUSTOS AWARE OF OBAMACARE DILEMMA?”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/gop-challenger-harlan-asks-is-cheri-bustos-aware-of-obamacare-dilemma.html
— OBAMA’S WHITE HOUSE KEPT LIST OF MUSLIMS FOR TOP JOBS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/obamas-white-house-kept-list-of-muslims-for-top-jobs.html
— DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORMS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/democratic-and-republican-party-platforms.html
— REMOVING OFFENDER STATUS FROM JOB APPLICATIONS INCREASES DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MINORITIES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/removing-offender-status-from-job-applications-increases-discrimination-against-minorities.html
— LEGISLATORS TAKE AIM AT DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES AT THE IRS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/legislators-take-aim-at-discriminatory-practices-at-the-irs.html

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Affirmative Action, Immigration and the Politics of Racial Solidarity – Ben Cohen  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs want minorities to unite to get rid of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/10/affirmative_action_immigration_and_the_politics_of_racial_solidarity.html
— Final Countdown for the GOP? – Brian C. Joondeph  (DIERSEN: If Trump loses, how many activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America who have falsely claimed to be Republican will come out of their closets and declare their hatred for those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/10/final_countdown_for_the_gop.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump closes in with enthusiasm gap over Clinton  Fight against establishment energizes voters seeking change – S.A. Miller
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/30/donald-trump-closes-in-with-enthusiasm-gap-over-hi/

 

GOPUSA
— Graduation rates: Passing students along
http://www.gopusa.com/graduation-rates-passing-students-along/

 

TOWNHALL
— Trump Has a Gift for Homeless Supporter Who Was Physically Attacked by Crowd – Justin Holcomb
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/justinholcomb/2016/10/30/trump-has-a-gift-for-homeless-supporter-who-was-attacked-by-physically-attacked-by-crowd-n2238863

 

THE BLAZE
— Poll: Donald Trump is now just 1 point behind Clinton – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/10/30/poll-donald-trump-is-now-just-1-point-behind-clinton/

 

BREITBART
— New York Times Dismissed Trump Claims of FBI Revolt as ‘Baseless’ – JOEL B. POLLAK
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/10/30/new-york-times-dismissed-trump-claims-of-fbi-revolt-as-baseless/

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Will Anthony Weiner Elect Donald Trump? – Robert Kuttner
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-kuttner/will-anthony-weiner-elect_1_b_12720626.html

 

CNN
— Trump stokes skepticism of Colorado voting system – Jeremy Diamond, Ashley Killough and Caroline Kenny
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/30/politics/donald-trump-write-in-ballots/
— What is the Hatch Act — and did James Comey break it? – Steve Vladeck  (DIERSEN: I was under the Hatch Act during the almost 30 years that I worked for the federal government.)
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/31/politics/what-is-the-hatch-act/index.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Peter Thiel Defends His Most Contrarian Move Yet: Supporting Trump – DAVID STREITFELD
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/31/technology/peter-thiel-defends-his-most-contrarian-move-yet-supporting-trump.html
— Early Turnout Tilts Toward Democrats in Swing States – JEREMY W. PETERS and MATT FLEGENHEIMER
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/31/us/politics/early-voting-trump-clinton.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— White Republicans are coming home to Donald Trump, at just the right time – Philip Bump
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/10/30/white-republicans-are-coming-home-to-donald-trump-at-just-the-right-time/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Leaders of foreign countries who are anti-American want Clinton to win just like they wanted Obama to win.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/the-foreign-leaders-who-are-rooting-for-trump/2016/10/30/fc9aed02-9c58-11e6-9980-50913d68eacb_story.html
— Federal employees behind in pay by 34 percent on average, salary council says – Eric Yoder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/10/31/federal-employees-behind-in-pay-by-34-percent-on-average-salary-council-says/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Federal workers earn 34.07 percent on average less than private-sector employees doing comparable work, according to the government’s official, although not universally accepted, tally of how salaries compare. The figure was announced at Friday’s annual meeting of the Federal Salary Council, a group of union representatives and outside experts on compensation that oversees the General Schedule, the pay system for white-collar workers below the senior ranks. In the prior three years, the reported overall average “pay gap” was about the same — 35.37, 35.28 and 34.92 percent. “Federal pay needs to be substantially increased,” said National Treasury Employees Union president Tony Reardon, a member of the council. “When you look at the private sector, what kind of pay increases they have had, it dwarfs what federal employees have received. It’s time for Congress to step up and pay federal employees what they deserve to be paid.” The “pay gap” figures are based on Labor Department surveys comparing salary data on 250 federal occupations at various levels of responsibility with corresponding rates in local labor markets. Other comparisons, using different data and different methods, have reached much different conclusions. Reports from the conservative Heritage Foundation in 2010 and the American Enterprise Institute in 2011 found a pay advantage for federal workers of 22 and 14 percent, respectively, while the libertarian Cato Institute last year reported a 78 percent advantage. The Congressional Budget Office concluded in 2012 that federal workers were ahead by 2 percent on average, with less educated ones further ahead and more educated ones behind the private sector. Those reports said that the value of employment-related benefits, which the Labor Department data do not account for, further favors federal employees. The Government Accountability Office said in a 2012 report that no one approach to assessing pay is definitive.)

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Deep in the heart of Texas, Trump has Republicans worried about losing a congressional seat – Mark Z. Barabak  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they will kill you figuratively if not literally if you do not join them in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning Trump.  Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-non-veterans, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-texas-republican-congress-20161029-story.html
— Donald Trump touts early vote turnout but the data complicate his rosy picture – Melanie Mason
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-donald-trump-extols-high-early-vote-1477860752-htmlstory.html
— You can blame cigarettes for nearly 3 in 10 cancer deaths in the U.S., study says – Karen Kaplan
http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-cancer-deaths-smoking-20161024-snap-story.html
— In Mexico, Day of the Dead meets Halloween – Patrick J. McDonnell
http://www.latimes.com/world/mexico-americas/la-fg-mexico-halloween-snap-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Hispanic Voter Surge Recasts Texas – DAN FROSCH (DIERSEN: What percent of Hispanics in Texas are citizens of Mexico?)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/presidential-race-in-texas-tightens-as-voter-registration-total-surges-1477837569
— Harry Reid: FBI Director’s ‘Partisan Actions’ May Violate Federal Law  James Comey disclosed, less than two weeks before presidential election, that his office was pursuing potential new evidence related to Hillary Clinton – MICHAEL C. BENDER
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/10/30/harry-reid-comeys-partisan-actions-may-violate-federal-law/

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Trump has convinced Republican men they’re playing a ‘zero-sum’ game – Sonam Sheth  (DIERSEN: For White males, federal employment is a zero-sum game.  Every promotion that a federal employee who is minority gets, a federal employee who is White does not get.  Every promotion that a federal employee who is female gets, a federal employee who is male does not get.  My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that it unfair to Democrats, to minorities, to females, to younger people, and to veterans a) that the Post Office hired me in 1966 and let me work there for almost 3 years, b) that IRS hired me in 1971 and let me work there for almost 9 years, c) that IRS promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, d) that GAO hired me in 1980 and let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) that GAO promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.businessinsider.com/republican-men-feel-discriminated-against-trump-clinton-election-2016-10

 

USA TODAY
— Ex-congressman Joe Walsh no Clinton fan, but thinks Comey did her wrong – William Cummings
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/10/30/joe-walsh-clinton-comey-tweets/93036902/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Clinton’s massive lead over Trump narrows a bit among Millennials in new poll – Susan Page and Karina Shedrofsky
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/10/30/clintons-massive-lead-over-trump-narrows-among-millennials-poll-president-republican-election/92948974/

 

ABC13
— TRUMP SIGNS STOLEN OUT OF FRONT YARDS
http://abc13.com/politics/trump-signs-stolen-out-of-front-yards/1581673/

 

ABC6
— Multiple arrests after thefts of campaign signs – CHRIS WHITE
http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/multiple-arrests-after-thefts-of-campaign-signs

 

FOX4
— Vandalized Trump signs replaced
http://www.fox4now.com/news/vandalized-trump-sings-replaced

 

RT
— ‘Undersea supremacy’: US commissions $2.7bn nuclear submarine ‘Illinois’
https://www.rt.com/usa/364712-nuclear-submarine-illinois-commissioned/

 

EDUCATION WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats shout at Latinos a) that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that Latinos have had, are having, and will have and b) that Democrats will give Latinos preference over non-Latinos, that is, that Democrats will discriminate against non-Latinos.
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/on_california/2016/10/latino_vote_bad_news_for_trump_and_gop.html

 

JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTANCY
— Exploring mentorship: A graceful exit  How one firm helps departing staffers find opportunities – Ken Tysiac (DIERSEN: What happened to your mentors?  My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor who had hired me in 1980, who had got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who had promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2016/nov/career-mentoring-at-cpa-firms.html

October 29 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— Are we afraid to put up election signs? – Karen Schlabach, Glen Ellyn  (DIERSEN: If you do not display a Clinton/Kaine sign in your front yard, does that mean that you have already voted for Trump/Pence or that will vote for Trump/Pence?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161029/discuss/161028739/
(FROM THE LETTER: Here it is, less than 30 days until the most contentious presidential campaign that I can remember, yet driving through the Glen Ellyn and Wheaton areas I have seen just one election sign and that was for Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine. I personally think this election is so negative that no one wants to have a sign in their yard declaring which candidate they choose. I believe they are afraid of a brick or worse, being thrown through their window. Good thing the election booths are private.)
— Trump is our last line of defense – Nancy J. Thorner, Lake Bluff
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161028/discuss/161028771/
(FROM THE LETTER: The shameless “Borking” of Trump has become nonstop since he became the Republican presidential nominee, fostered by print media and TV networks which have unabashedly joined forces with the Democratic Party. Trump, not of the establishment, would shake up the status quo and the power and money that flows to those who support the globalist agenda of the rich and powerful working behind the scenes to control this nation’s destiny. How will Hillary’s call for (1) open borders as a portal through which flow murderers, drugs, drug lords, cartels, and hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants and (2) extending a welcome mat to thousands of un-vetted Syrians for whom we could query our database until the cows come home and yet find nothing if no records exist?  Keep Americans safe? Hillary can’t even define who the enemy is, and she supports the Iran Nuclear deal travesty. Spineless establishment Republicans created the Trump movement, giving Obama the upper hand to leave this nation with a $20 trillion-plus unsustainable debt and a dismal economy. Obama is on track to be the only U.S. president in history who fails to deliver a single year of GDP 3 percent-plus economic growth, his, a dismal overall 1.55 percent rate. Hillary’s announcement to raise taxes on the rich will cripple business expansion, a job creator, and stifle GDP growth. Trump is the last line of defense against a continuation of Obama’s failed policies through a Hillary administration. Hillary’s Supreme Court appointees would render the Second Amendment (gun rights) meaningless and imperil religious liberty. Trump desires to help this country and is committed to secure our freedom and restore our nation’s greatness, militarily and economically.)
— Once worried about drones, Naperville now sees benefits – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161029/business/161028617/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage County coroner discusses ‘heavy weight’ of job, running unopposed – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-dupage-coroner-st-1030-20161028-story.html
— Walsh seeks fourth term as Will County executive – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-will-county-races-st-1030-20161028-story.html
— Naperville Newcomer of the Month: Carolyn Klein  (DIERSEN: How long have you lived in your municipality?  I have lived in Wheaton since 1978 when I was 29 years old.  Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  Religion is nasty.  I should write a book about those in Wheaton who continue to viciously demonize me, viciously denigrate me, and viciously condemn me as being a newcomer.  They stress that unlike me, their parents, their grandparents, their great grandparents, etc. grew up in Wheaton, that they grew up in Wheaton, that they attended grade schools and high schools in Wheaton, that they are members of churches in Wheaton, that they attend services in Wheaton churches, that they give money to churches in Wheaton, that they raised their children in Wheaton, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-newcomer-month-naperville-st-1030-20161028-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/gene-lyons-time-to-move-on-from-the-trump-reality-show/

 

SOUTHERN
— Final exam: Officials test voting equipment ahead of Nov. 8 election  K. JANIS ESCH  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://thesouthern.com/elections/final-exam-officials-test-voting-equipment-ahead-of-nov-election/article_a6778357-74eb-55d4-bf6f-85a120a1819e.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Why Chicagoans are seeing so many TV ads in state races – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161028/NEWS02/161029807/why-chicagoans-are-seeing-so-many-tv-ads-in-state-races

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Home Prices Lose Value in Illinois – Cole Lauterbach
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=228051#.WBRnm_orKM8

 

JOURNAL STANDARD
— Election campaign tame compared to the debacle of 1968 – Chuck Sweeny  (DIERSEN: What were you doing in November of 1968?  I was a full-time UIC student and a part-time Park Forest Post Office employee.  I lived with my parents and brother in Crete and I drove a 1968 Oldsmobile 442.)
http://www.journalstandard.com/news/20161029/chuck-sweeny-election-campaign-tame-compared-to-debacle-of-1968
(FROM THE ARTICLE: So, as crazy as this year’s campaign seems, I’m not afraid the country will crack up. In 1968, as a student about to enter the University of Illinois Chicago, I really did fear for what would happen to the U.S.A. Both the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy had been assassinated that spring; there were riots in many cities; 500,000 U.S. troops were in Vietnam; college campuses were in turmoil and people like me wondered, “Can anybody here operate this place?” Chicago’s reputation as a political convention location was ruined. Between 1860 and 1968, Chicago hosted 14 Republican and 10 Democratic presidential nominating conventions. Since 1968, the Republicans have not been back. Democrats did come back finally, but not until 1996. I covered that and let me tell you, Mayor Richard M. Daley, son of Richard J. Daley, must have sent all his cops to charm school. They were the friendliest folks in uniform since Captain Kangaroo.)

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Spineless lawmakers at core of budget problem – Jim Nowlan
http://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/columnists/local/jim-nowlan-spineless-lawmakers-at-core-of-budget-problem/article_d78bdb32-007d-556d-a0a7-612ee49b1300.html

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Budget crisis shadow darkens more doors  The state’s ongoing budget crisis casts its shadow on Sauk Valley Community College and the Lee-Ogle Transportation System. The number of people personally affected by Illinois’ financial woes seems destined to increase. – Editorial
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/10/27/what-we-think-budget-crisis-shadow-darkens-more-doors/axvr2ec/

 

TIMES
— Money fuels Skoog-Long race – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/money-fuels-skoog-long-race/article_ee17212e-3450-5d96-936f-aae04190d8c4.html
— Taxes, age issues in 75th District state rep race – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/taxes-age-issues-in-th-district-state-rep-race/article_93acc6ab-9d91-538a-b4d1-9be5374f97f2.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Shugart has made Welter’s youth an issue in the campaign. At 49, she is nearly double his age. She contends life experience makes for better lawmakers. “Surviving through adversity builds character, knowledge and the ability to understand people,” she said. Welter countered his age was no problem, especially given his experience in government. He said Shugart’s criticism was “discouraging” for young people. “It doesn’t matter how old you are. When I came prepared, people started listening to me. You don’t get to be Grundy County chairman, the youngest in the state at the time, without building coalitions. I had Democrats and Republicans support me.”)

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Auditor Dispute In Champaign County – HUNTER MCKEE  (DIERSEN: I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and I became a licensed CPA in 1981.  My license (#065012844) has been inactive since 2000.  Since 2000, I have focused on Illinois Republican politics.)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/auditor-dispute-in-champaign-county
(FROM THE ARTICLE: George Danos, who is running for Champaign County Auditor, had some comments to say about his opponent and current auditor, John Farney. He suggests that Farney violated an Illinois Public Act by falsely stating his chief deputy auditor was a certified accountant. He said that this violates the Illinois law by not having an active license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Farney called these allegations false and said his chief deputy auditor is highly qualified. “I really find it disappointing and disturbing that my opponent is dragging her good name through the mud,” said Farney. “I find it appalling that he would expose one of his employees to professional risk, she is under the discipline of the profession we share, he’s not an accountant and shows no such risk,” explains Danos. But Danos also included that Farney does have a comprehensive financial report where he incorrectly puts the designation CPA.)

 

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— SUCCESS in Naperville  (DIERSEN: Are you successful?  Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always shouted that I have never been successful. They stress that I was a federal employee for almost 30 years, and that for a non-veteran White male federal employee like me to be successful, you must make GS-13 (currently $92,632) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $109,463) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $128,759) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $160,300) by age 40.  They shout that because federal employees are stupid and lazy, my not making GS-13 until I was 38 and my being forced to retire when I was 49 proves that I am extremely stupid and lazy.)
http://www.nctv17.com/success-in-naperville/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A group of six African-American professionals in fields ranging from government to medicine to entertainment spoke to a group of Jefferson Junior High students as part of their first SUCCESS Career Day. Assistant Principal Jeremy Christian praised the event. “It helped to really give them a visual of what it’s like to be successful,” he said. “A lot of times African-American students, especially in Naperville, they don’t have something that’s positive to look to because they don’t see anyone that looks like them, so our goal today was to offer them alternatives, giving them some tangible people or tangible things to look at, processes and systems where they can kind of mimic their pathway to their future.” SUCCESS, which stands for “School Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students,” focuses on empowering black and other minority students to achieve greatness. This was the first SUCCESS event at Jefferson, which has around 70 black students out of their nearly 900 total, a sense of minority that panelists addressed.)
— Naperville Could See Changes in Property Taxes
http://www.nctv17.com/naperville-could-see-changes-in-property-taxes/

 

DAILY ILLINI
— Lt. Governor Sanguinetti and Sen. Rose visit campus – Gillian Dunlop
http://dailyillini.com/featured/2016/10/28/lieutenant-governor-sanguinetti-senator-rose-visit-campus/

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Eyewitness Details of Huntley Voting Machine Malfunction
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/28/eyewitness-details-of-huntley-voting-machine-malfunction/
— Voting Advice
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/28/message-of-the-day-voting-advice/
— Want to Get Started in a Race You Can Win?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/27/want-to-get-started-in-a-race-you-can-win/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Steve Skidmore, Crawford Co. Coroner Candidate, Lied About Arrest Record – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/10/steve-skidmore-crawford-co-coroner-candidate-lied-about-arrest-record/

 

GOPUSA
— State Dept Told ‘Friendly’ AP Reporters About Missing Hillary Emails Before Congress  (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who pander to Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media in Illinois and a) who do not want me to know about their events and their other activities, b) who do not want me to promote their events and their other activities, c) who do not want me to attend their events, and/or d) who do not want me to report on their events and their other activities?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16516
— Fisher-Price apologizes to mom disgusted by ‘girl’ toys  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote gender confusion.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16455
— Opening a floodgate of asylum seekers
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16449
— Victims: Gays Claim Philly’s Gayborhood is Racist
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16458

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump says he’s put $10M into campaign, knocks lack of ‘leadership support’
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/10/28/trump-says-hes-put-10m-into-campaign-knocks-lack-leadership-support.html

 

BLAZE
— Poll: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are in a statistical tie – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/29/poll-donald-trump-and-hillary-clinton-are-in-a-statistical-tie/

 

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Reacts to Hillary Clinton’s FBI News Conference: ‘Another Clinton Lie’ – ALEX SWOYER
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/10/28/donald-trump-reacts-hillary-clintons-fbi-news-conference-another-clinton-lie/

 

TOWNHALL
— The High-Tech Lynching Of Donald Trump – Jeff Crouere
http://townhall.com/columnists/jeffcrouere/2016/10/29/the-hightech-lynching-of-donald-trump-n2238306

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Will Trump be the GOP’s ‘wrecking ball’? – SUSAN FERRECHIO
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/will-trump-be-the-gops-wrecking-ball/article/2605938

 

POLITICO
— National poll: Clinton leads Trump by 2 points – Steven Shepard
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-abc-wapo-poll-230488
— Trump accuses Clinton of politicizing FBI investigation – Ben Schreckinger  (DIERSEN: Political affiliation discrimination is rampant in the federal government.  How many Obama-appointed federal employees see themselves being dumped by Clinton?  If I had been a Democrat, my Democrat GAO superiors would not have forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, they would have promoted me beyond GS-13, they would have assigned me to audits of IRS, and they would not have forced me to take an $18,459 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.  My Democrat IRS superiors would have promoted me beyond GS-12, they would not have disallowed my education deductions, and they would not have disallowed my partial day per diem claims.  My Democrat Post Office superiors would not have forced me resign in 1969 and they would not have disallowed my sick leave requests.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/hillary-clinton-fbi-donald-trump-politicization-230485

 

THE HILL
— RNC: New FBI review of Clinton emails ‘stunning development’ – Julian Hattem
http://origin-nyi.thehill.com/policy/national-security/303322-rnc-new-fbi-review-of-clinton-emails-stunning-development
— Trump gives $10 million to campaign – Harper Neidig
https://origin-nyi.thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/303277-trump-gives-10-million-to-campaign-wont-commit-to-100
— Trump: Powerful message more important than flawed messenger – Cain Pence
https://origin-nyi.thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/303234-trump-powerful-message-more-important-than-the

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— NRCC Ad Trashing Donald Trump Hurts Paul Ryan, Conservatives Say  Even if it isn’t the speaker’s fault. – Matt Fuller
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/conservatives-nrcc-ad-paul-ryan_us_5813758ee4b064e1b4b1f451

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Older Voters Carry Clout But Don’t Like Choices – LIZETTE ALVAREZ  (DIERSEN: How old are you?  I am 68.  Should I write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois WHO PROMOTE AGE DISCRIMINATION?)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/29/us/florida-voters-2016-election.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/28/opinion/campaign-stops/a-final-plea-to-trumps-america.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Teachers Union Head Brings Political Clout to Bear for Hillary Clinton  National Education Association chief Lily Eskelsen García takes campaign to defeat Republican nominee Donald Trump personally – BRODY MULLINS and MELANIE TROTTMAN  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat teachers focus on cranking out “good little Democrats” who are filled with hatred of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/teachers-union-head-brings-political-clout-to-bear-for-hillary-clinton-1477647006
— The Big Winners and Losers in America’s Social Security System  Low earners often get more from Social Security benefits than they pay in, while high earners get less. One-income couples also fare better – LAURA SAUNDERS  (DIERSEN: My Social Security is dramatically reduced because I get a Civil Service Retirement System pension.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-big-winners-and-losers-in-americas-social-security-system-1477647007
— Hillary Clinton’s Forgotten Career: Corporate Lawyer  For 15 years she defended big companies for the Rose Law Firm in Arkansas, a chapter all but excised from her official story – LAURA MECKLER and  PETER NICHOLAS  (DIERSEN: What do you excise from your official story? I excise nothing.  I worked for GAO 1980-1997 and at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels 1986-1997, currently $92,632-$120,427.  I worked for IRS 1971-1980 and at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels 1974-1980, currently $77,899-$88,286.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clintons-forgotten-career-corporate-lawyer-1477674562

 

MIAMI HERALD
— FBI’s new Clinton investigation could upend presidential race – ANITA KUMAR, DAVID GOLDSTEIN AND DAVID LIGHTMAN
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article111077017.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Hillary Clinton lead over Donald Trump continues to shrink, down to just 2 points – Meg Wagner
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/hillary-clinton-lead-donald-trump-continues-shrink-article-1.2850111

 

FORTUNE
— A Woman Was Arrested for Voter Fraud. It Was a Donald Trump Supporter  She was afraid her first ballot for would be changed to a vote for Hillary Clinton – Mahita Gajanan  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://fortune.com/2016/10/29/trump-supporter-voter-fraud/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Police in Des Moines, Iowa, arrested a woman on suspicion of voting twice in the general election. Terri Lynn Rote, a registered Republican, is accused of submitting ballot at two different early voting stations, the Des Moines Register reports. Rote told Iowa Public Radio that she was afraid her first ballot for Donald Trump would be changed to a vote for Hillary Clinton. “I wasn’t planning on doing it twice, it was spur of the moment,” she said. “The polls are rigged.” Polls being “rigged” has become a common refrain in Trump’s campaign, as the Republican nominee has repeatedly insisted that voter fraud is common. “Of course there is large scale voter fraud happening on and before election day,” Trump tweeted on Oct. 17. “Why do Republican leaders deny what is going on? So naive!” Rote was arrested Thursday on a first-degree election misconduct charge, which is a Class D felony. She was released Friday on a $5,000 bond.)

 

MARKET WATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump and Trump’s supporters.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/economic-anxiety-isnt-behind-trump-or-brexit-2016-10-28

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Want to Attract a Millennial Worker? Give ‘Em a Gift Card  Perks work. – Kristen Bahler (DIERSEN: Did your employers reimburse their employees for tuition for job-related courses?  My employers did not except for some small token amounts by GAO.  My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates used that to justify their not taking job-related courses.  Instead, they focused on destroying employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://time.com/money/4548939/millennial-worker-gift-card/
— New Federal Rules Could Make It Easier to Escape Your Student Loans – Kim Clark
http://time.com/money/4550040/student-loan-fraud-discharge-rules/

 

DAILY KOS
— Mark Kirk’s birther-style racist attack on Tammy Duckworth was nothing new from the GOP – Laura Clawson (DIERSEN: What about Kirk’s attacks on Trump?)
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/10/28/1587830/-Mark-Kirk-s-birther-style-racist-attack-on-Tammy-Duckworth-was-nothing-new-from-the-GOP
— Mark Kirk’s slur of Tammy Duckworth – oh, so Republican – Charles Ray  (DIERSEN: What about Kirk’s slurs on Trump?)
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/10/28/1588082/-Mark-Kirk-s-slur-of-Tammy-Duckworth-oh-so-Republican

 

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans always shout a) that Republicans discourage Democrats from voting and b) that everyone who does not vote would have voted for Democrats.
https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2016/oct/29/voter-turnout-us-election-2016-register

 

RASMUSSEN
— Hey Lefties: Hillary is Not Your Friend – Ted Rall  (DIERSEN: Hillary hints/implies/argues/shouts at lefties that she will use the federal government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_ted_rall/hey_lefties_hillary_is_not_your_friend

October 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— ILLINOIS COMPTROLLER RACE IS STATE’S MOST EXPENSIVE – Charles Thomas
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-comptroller-race-is-states-most-expensive/1576201/
— SUSPECT ARRESTED IN VANDALISM OF DONALD TRUMP’S WALK OF FAME STAR, LAPD SAYS
http://abc7chicago.com/news/suspect-arrested-in-vandalism-of-trumps-walk-of-fame-star/1575866/
— SUPPORT FOR ‘MY GIRL’ CLINTON IS PERSONAL, MICHELLE OBAMA SAYS – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/support-for-my-girl-clinton-is-personal-michelle-obama-says/1576208/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Feds: 24 charged with bringing drugs from LA to Chicago on Amtrak
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/214091169-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Cops release photos of teens robbing woman downtown
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-teens-robbing-women-downtown-surveillance-photos-20161026-story.html
— Parents in Wisconsin county can host parties for underage drinkers in their homes, court rules
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-wisconsin-underage-drinking-parties-20161027-story.html
— Leaked memo shows how aide steered millions to Bill Clinton, his charity – Rosalind S. Helderman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-bill-clinton-wikileaks-emails-20161026-story.html
— Feds charge about 60 people — at least 6 from Illinois — in IRS phone scam – Becky Yerak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-indian-call-centers-1028-biz-20161027-story.html
— Aldermen stupidly whine about World Series tickets – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-cubs-tickets-aldermen-kass-1028-20161027-column.html
— Clown costumes banned from some school Halloween celebrations – Vikki Ortiz Healy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-clown-costumes-banned-schools-met-20161027-story.html
— Trump offers revealingly bad answers about the Good Book – Eric Zorn  (DIERSEN: Many, if not most, if not virtually all of those who viciously demonize me, who viciously denigrate me, and who viciously condemn me are church members, attend church services, and/or give money to a church.  Many, if not most, if not virtually all of aforesaid promote mass/illegal immigration to “fill the pews,” LGBTQ activity, abortion, pot, booze, gambling, and even worse things.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-trump-bible-huckster-zorn-perspec-1028-md-20161026-column.html
— Stakes high third time around in North Shore congressional race between Dold, Schneider – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-10th-congressional-district-dold-schneider-met-20161027-story.html
— Trump’s comeback plan includes building a ‘psychographic’ profile of every voter – Michael Kranish
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-comeback-plan-20161027-story.html
— More than 4,400 cast early ballots in Naperville as of Thursday – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-early-voting-naperville-st-1028-20161026-story.html
— Religious high schools not allowed to hold public prayer before playoff game due to IHSA rule – Sarah Freishtat
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-acc-wheaton-football-prayer-st-1028-20161027-story.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Is the presidential race ‘rigged’? Here’s what Bill Daley says – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161027/BLOGS02/161029851/is-the-presidential-race-rigged-heres-what-bill-daley-says
— Here’s where Clinton, Trump collect Chicago campaign cash – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161027/BLOGS02/161029857/heres-where-clinton-trump-collect-chicago-campaign-cash
— We’re now accepting proposals for remaking Chicago’s Trump Tower – IAN BELKNAP  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who takes great pleasure in Trump’s problems?  ANSWER: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161027/OPINION/161029869/were-now-accepting-proposals-for-remaking-chicagos-trump-tower
— Some Cook County suburbs not happy with $13 minimum wage law – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161027/NEWS02/161029860/some-cook-county-suburbs-not-happy-with-13-minimum-wage-law
— Another manufacturer jumping to Wisconsin – CLAIRE BUSHEY
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161027/NEWS05/161029843/another-manufacturer-jumping-to-wisconsin

 

DAILY HERALD
— While Trump was in Ohio, Kasich headed to suburbs for Dold – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161027/news/161028841/
— Bitter Facebook enemies unite behind Cubs – Burt Constable (DIERSEN: What do your enemies unite behind?  My enemies unite behind efforts to promote dependency on government and on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, gambling, booze, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, race based preference giving, gender based preference giving, age discrimination, political affiliation discrimination and efforts to get rid of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/161028960/
— Naperville panel encourages continued economic caution – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161027/business/161028889/
— Politics, not workers’ welfare, prompt Cook vote – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161027/discuss/161028925/
— Early voting off to fast start in suburbs – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161027/news/161028842/
— Why water quality, costs could rise in Naperville – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161027/news/161028875/
— Why, even in era of negativity, kids can have reason to be hopeful – Jim Slusher  (DIERSEN: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, it is ever-increasingly difficult to be hopeful if you are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, a gun owner, a non-veteran, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.  Democrats and RINOs want to get rid of the aforesaid.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161027/discuss/161028974/
— Anti-conservatives blast conservatives.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/discuss/161029204/

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: GOP TV ad backing Dold criticizes Trump – AP
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/gop-tv-ad-backing-republican-congressman-criticizes-trump/article_ecc174da-7ad7-5d12-95ac-9dd2a75eea08.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Endorsement: Illinois comptroller, Munger
http://www.pjstar.com/opinion/20161027/endorsement-illinois-comptroller-munger

 

WAND
— DelGiorno, Jimenez Campaign Battle Heats Up – Ed Cross
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33502017/delgiorno-jimenez-campaign-battle-heats-up

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Illinois Is The ‘Firewall’ In Democrats’ Push To Retake Senate – DAN KLEFSTAD
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-firewall-democrats-push-retake-senate

 

CHICAGO NOW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Republican asks “Who will save the GOP?”
http://www.chicagonow.com/politics-now/2016/10/who-will-save-the-gop/

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Crystal Lake Central High School Mock Election Goes Narrowly for Trump
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/27/cl-central-high-school-mock-election-goes-narrowly-for-trump/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AFSCME LEADERS REJECTED OFFER OF BEREAVEMENT LEAVE, PERFORMANCE BONUSES – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/afscme-leaders-rejected-offer-of-bereavement-leave-performance-bonuses/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: TRUMP THREATENS TO “DRAIN D.C.’S SWAMP”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/thorner-trump-threatens-to-drain-dcs-swamp.html
— WEYERMULLER ASKS: ARE CHICAGO ELECTIONS REALLY RIGGED?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/weyermuller-asks-are-chicago-elections-really-rigged-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Kirk’s comment called “racist” *** Not cool, Senator Kirk. Not cool at all
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/27/not-cool-senator-kirk-not-cool-at-all/

 

GOPUSA
— Obama Spent Tens of Millions to Push Gay Rights on Foreign Governments  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will America declare war on all countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity?  How soon will America get rid of all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16476
— Trump’s Accusers: No Facts Required
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16486
— Denver’s CBS4 finds people voting twice may be more common than you think  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.gopusa.com/denvers-cbs4-finds-people-voting-twice-may-be-more-common-than-you-think/

 

DAILY CALLER
— OUTRAGEOUS: GOP Launches Ad Praising Anti-Trump Representative Dold – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/27/gop-launches-ad-praising-anti-trump-representative-video/
— Illinois GOP Starts Voter Fraud Hotline – Justin Caruso
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/27/illinois-gop-starts-voter-fraud-hotline/
— Trump Staffer: ‘We Own The Future Of The GOP’ – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/27/trump-staffer-we-own-the-future-of-the-gop/

 

NEWSMAX
— Blue Collar Whites Swing Big Time to Trump – Dick Morris (DIERSEN: Are/were you a blue collar White?  I was 1964-1970.)
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Dick-Morris-Blue-Collar-Whites-Swing/2016/10/27/id/755665/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— LEFTISTS DENY ACCESS TO CLASS FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/10/27/leftists-deny-access-to-class-for-certain-students/

 

FEDERALIST
— 13 Times Hillary Clinton Was A Truly ‘Nasty Woman’  It’s not sexist to say that Hillary Clinton is a nasty woman, because it’s the truth. – Bre Payton
http://thefederalist.com/2016/10/25/13-times-hillary-clinton-truly-nasty-woman/

 

LIFEZETTE
— Philly Hate Crime Highlights Media’s Race Double Standard  Vicious mob hunts whites at Temple University for sport, press calls it a ‘disruption’ – Edmund Kozak
http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/philadelphia-hate-crime-highlights-medias-race-double-standard/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Priebus: Memo is a ‘smoking gun’ in ‘pay-to-play’ Clinton culture – JOEL GEHRKE
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/priebus-memo-is-a-smoking-gun-in-pay-to-play-clinton-culture/article/2605753

 

THE HILL
— How does Trump get to 270? – Jonathan Swan and Ben Kamisar
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/303167-how-does-trump-get-to-270

 

CNN
— Republicans: No honeymoon if Clinton wins – Eric Bradner and Ted Barrett
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/27/politics/hillary-clinton-republicans-congress/index.html

 

CBS NEWS
— Donald Trump denies using undocumented workers to build new D.C. hotel – REBECCA SHABAD
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-denies-using-undocumented-workers-to-build-trump-international-hotel/

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Voting Officials Are Fed Up With Donald Trump’s Talk Of A ‘Rigged’ Election  They say it’s virtually impossible — and that the GOP nominee is wasting their time. – Emily Tate  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-rigged-voting-officials_us_5812474de4b0390e69cede81

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump Campaign Seeks ‘Voter Suppression,’ Report Says, but It’s Legal – MAGGIE HABERMAN and JEREMY W. PETERS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/28/us/politics/donald-trump-campaign-voter-suppression.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s struggle to survive explains why Trump may lose Arizona – James Hohmann
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2016/10/27/daily-202-sheriff-joe-arpaio-s-struggle-to-survive-explains-why-trump-may-lose-arizona/581150cbe9b69b640f54c6b5/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump speculates “What Trump would do if he lost big.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2016/10/27/what-trump-would-do-if-he-lost-big/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Calls NBC Release of 2005 Video ‘An Illegal Act’  Republican candidate threatens to take legal action against the network – REBECCA BALLHAUS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-calls-nbc-release-of-2005-video-an-illegal-act-1477616180
— RNC Fundraising Rate Picks Up in Final Weeks – REBECCA BALLHAUS
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/10/27/rnc-fundraising-rate-picks-up-in-final-weeks/
— Clinton Foundation Donors Steered Business to Bill Clinton  (DIERSEN: Who steers business to you?  The following STEER CONSULTING BUSINESS AWAY FROM ME: a) those who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, gambling, booze, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, race based preference giving, gender based preference giving, age discrimination, political affiliation discrimination; b) those who focus on getting rid of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors; c) those who I have sued; and d) those who focus on destroying those who they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
http://www.wsj.com/video/clinton-foundation-donors-steered-business-to-bill-clinton/8BB25F4D-6AB9-483B-8F7C-F9B1042383CD.html

 

DES MOINES REGISTER
— Why ‘Never Trump’ Republicans will doom our nation – John Gaski, Notre Dame
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2016/10/27/why-never-trump-republicans-doom-our-nation/92847594/

 

FED SMITH
— Report Suggests Next Administration Make Radical Changes to the Federal Workforce  (DIERSEN: I was a federal employee for almost 30 years.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/10/27/report-suggests-next-administration-make-radical-changes-to-the-federal-workforce/

 

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— Illinois seen as must-win for Senate Democrats – TERESA ALBANO
http://www.peoplesworld.org/article/illinois-seen-as-must-win-for-senate-democrats/

 

THINK PROGRESS
— President Obama just commuted 98 more sentences  He’s granted more commutations this year than any in American history. – Laurel Raymond (DIERSEN: Will Obama commute my sentence?  In 1997, when I was 49 years old, by forcing me to retire, my Democrat GAO superiors sentenced me to career death and to professional death.  What was my crime?  In 1988, I had become an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. Further, I had refused to become a Democrat and I was a non-veteran White male who had not made GS-13 (currently $92,632) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $109,463) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $128,759) by age 35, or Senior Executive Service (currently $160,300) by age 40.)
https://thinkprogress.org/president-obama-has-now-commuted-872-sentences-c4917b6924af#.qq8u5ssg4

 

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE IN DUPAGE COUNTY MILTON TOWNSHIP PRECINCT 9 IN WHEATON: 1010 South Wheaton Avenue – $289,000
http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/wheaton-il/1_fs/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4448321_zpid/

October 27 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Kirk, Duckworth to square off Thursday night in second debate – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mark-kirk-tammy-duckworth-us-senate-debate-springfield-20161026-story.html
— More than 3,300 take advantage of early vote in Naperville as of Wednesday – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-early-voting-naperville-st-1028-20161026-story.html
— Baby Boomers, you own this hot mess – Dana Milbank  (DIERSEN: How old are you?  Ever-increasingly Democrats and RINOs promote age discrimination.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-baby-boomers-fault-perspec-1027-md-20161026-story.html
— Tinley Park firm to assist in Lincoln Mall redevelopment – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-lincoln-mall-redevelop-st-1025-20161025-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Members of the following groups hint/imply/argue/shout that elections are not rigged: anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-trump-rigged-election-huppke-20161026-story.html

— Cruz suggests leaving Supreme Court seat vacant if Clinton is elected  (DIERSEN: Of course, obviously, as everyone knows, and without question, Democrats want to use the U.S. Supreme Court to further advance the Democrat Party platform, that is, to further promote dependency on government, LGBTQ activity and the breakdown of the traditional family, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, gambling, booze, and other vices, race based preference giving, gender based preference giving, age discrimination, political affiliation discrimination, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, etc.  Democrats want to use the U.S. Supreme Court to surrender America to foreign countries, and especially to Mexico.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-cruz-supreme-court-seat-vacancy-20161026-story.html
— Cruz says there’s precedent for keeping ninth Supreme Court seat vacant
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-cruz-scotus-d1221a36-9bc9-11e6-a0ed-ab0774c1eaa5-20161026-story.html

— SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 FLASHBACK: Joe Walsh says Trump won’t win Illinois, urges Maine Township voters to focus on local races – Jennifer Johnson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/news/ct-prh-gop-meeting-tl-0922-20160916-story.html

— Naming names: Republicans who should be canned – Kathleen Parker  (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs in the Republican Party, Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) always want Republicans like me to be canned a) who support the traditional family, right-to-life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and/or other planks in the Republican Party platform and the IRP platform and/or b) who support the MTRCC resolution against video gambling.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-fire-republican-leaders-for-trump-perspec-1027-20161026-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Senate: Kirk, Duckworth debate in Springfield today – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/illinois-senate-kirk-duckworth-debate-in-springfield-today/
— AP-GfK Poll: Clinton appears on cusp of commanding victory – AP  (DIERSEN: If Clinton wins, which group will she use the federal government to get rid of first: those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ap-gfk-poll-clinton-appears-on-cusp-of-commanding-victory/
— When election is over, how will we live together? – Phil Kadner  (DIERSEN: If Clinton wins, which group will she use the federal government to get rid of first: those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/phil-kadner-when-election-is-over-how-will-we-live-together/
— HARDCOPY EDITORIAL TITLE: Train workers to really boost wages  (DIERSEN: What job-related training did you spend your time and your money on? I spent lots of my time and my money earning a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-to-really-boost-wages-train-our-future-workers/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Glen Ellyn District 41 releases teachers union emails – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/161028967/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Responding to a court order, Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 has released emails from leaders of its teachers union that show they were working last spring to create a special committee to vet school board candidates about a year before the April 2017 election. A DuPage County judge ruled that the emails were public records and ordered the district to turn over the messages to Jeff Cooper, a former school board candidate who filed a lawsuit in June accusing the district of violating state public records laws. Cooper sued after the district denied his request for the emails under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. . .The judge also ordered the district to pay Cooper’s attorney $5,600 in fees and $362.84 in other costs by Nov. 22. The district expects to spend “about the same amount” in attorney fees and costs as it’s paying Cooper’s lawyer. Cooper said Wednesday the emails “should have never been withheld in the first place.”  He has not decided whether he will make another bid at a seat on the board in April.)

 

NBC5
— Kirk Continues to Criticize Duckworth’s Work at VA – Tom Schuba  (DIERSEN: Who criticizes your work?  Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), the DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all the losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000.  I could stress a) that I have never been a MTRCC officer, a DCRCC officer, or an IRP officer and b) that I have never been an IRP State Central Committee member.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/kirk-duckworth-va-398748071.html

 

WBEZ
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors criticize Wheaton College.  Those in Wheaton College who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors agree with the criticisms.
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/report-evangelical-college-needs-to-recognize-unconscious-bias/6403bc9f-a672-488e-ae55-3413746c8d03

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis deserves third term
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161026/our-view-us-rep-rodney-davis-deserves-third-term

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Kirk vows to close gap before Election Day – AP
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/kirk-vows-to-close-gap-before-election-day/article_6f17bf96-4059-5242-b725-5d8422b9ad29.html

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Silence Is Golden For Hultgren’s Re-Election Campaign – DAN KLEFSTAD
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/silence-golden-hultgrens-re-election-campaign

 

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Medicaid fraud a $30 billion industry  Illinois taking steps to stop improper health care payments – Patrick Yeagle
http://illinoistimes.com/article-17848-medicaid-fraud-a-%252430-billion-industry.html

 

CHICAGO READER
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO, ON COOK COUNTY, ON ILLINOIS, AND ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: To black activists, transportation justice matters  African-Americans disproportionately face challenges when it comes to transportation access, costs, and safety. – John Greenfield
http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/black-lives-matter-transit-justice/Content?oid=24066620

 

SANGAMON SUN
— Liberty Principles PAC backs 21 legislative hopefuls with $3.8 million
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511034506-liberty-principles-pac-backs-21-legislative-hopefuls-with-3-8-million

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— Racial politics complicated for former Rep. John Anthony – Scott Reeder
http://rebootillinois.com/2016/10/25/racial-politics-complicated-for-former-rep-john-anthony/

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Democrats Ask Judge To Sanction Republicans Over Trump  The RNC said the filing was completely meritless. – Reuters
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/democrats-ask-judge-to-sanction-republicans-over-trump_us_58115d36e4b0990edc2f2c74
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday asked a U.S. judge to hold the Republican National Committee in contempt of court over allegations that Donald Trump encouraged his supporters to intimidate minority voters. The DNC accused Republicans in a court filing of violating a longstanding consent decree, which restricts Republicans’ ability to question voters at the polls and prevent those people from casting a ballot. During the presidential campaign, Republican nominee Trump has asked followers to “watch” for fraud in the Nov. 8 presidential election in certain areas where minority voters reside, even though no evidence of fraud exists, the filing said. Some of Trump’s followers have pledged to do just that, the filing said. The RNC has supported Trump’s “ballot security endeavors,” Democrats said in the court filing. The RNC said the filing was completely meritless. “The RNC strictly abides by the consent decree and does not take part directly or indirectly in any efforts to prevent or remedy vote fraud.  Nor do we coordinate with the Trump campaign or any other campaign or party organization in any efforts they may make in this area,” a RNC spokesperson said in an emailed statement. “The RNC remains focused on getting out the vote.” Representatives for the Trump campaign could not immediately be reached for comment. The DNC asked a New Jersey federal judge to issue an injunction preventing the RNC from spending money on voter integrity efforts, and to instruct its field offices that no employee shall participate in any ballot security measures.)

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Maine school children pick Trump, dump pot in mock election – AP
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/27/maine-school-children-pick-trump-dump-pot-in-mock-/

 

NEWSMAX
— Election Day School Closings Due to Fear of Violence  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Clinton supporters hint/imply/argue/shout that they will harm Trump supporters.)
http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/election-day-school-closings/2016/10/26/id/755365/

 

FOX NEWS
— Conservative club’s ‘affirmative action bake sale’ draws scrutiny  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anti-Whites shout their hatred of Whites, and they especially shout their hatred of Whites who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/10/27/conservative-clubs-affirmative-action-bake-sale-draws-scrutiny.html
— Several schools close for Election Day over fears of students’ safety  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Clinton supporters hint/imply/argue/shout that they will harm Trump supporters.)
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/10/26/several-schools-close-for-election-day-over-fears-students-safety.html

 

GOPUSA
— Elementary school parents battle ‘After School Satan Club’
http://www.gopusa.com/elementary-school-parents-battle-after-school-satan-club/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Dem Pollster: Clinton ‘May Be Immune To Pay To Play’ – Peter Hasson  (DIERSEN: Which donors give the most money to the Illinois Republican Party, to your Republican county party organization, and to your Republican township/ward party organization?  How much influence do those donors have over what the aforesaid organizations do or do not do?)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/26/dem-pollster-clinton-may-be-immune-to-pay-to-play/
— Paula Jones Calls Megyn Kelly A ‘Nasty Heifer’ After Contentious Interview With Gingrich – DEREK HUNTER
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/26/paula-jones-slams-megyn-kelly-as-nasty-heifer-video/
— Sean Hannity Praises Michael Moore: He ‘Gets’ Trump Voters – CAROLINE MAY  (DIERSEN: How severely have the Republican and Independent voters in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county been harmed by crime, bad trade deals, mass/illegal immigration, race based preference giving, gender based preference giving, age discrimination, political affiliation discrimination, etc.?  The more that Republican and Independent voters have been harmed by the aforesaid, the more likely that they voted for Trump in the March 15 Republican primary and that they will vote for Trump in the November 8 general election.  Of the 183 who cast Republican primary ballots in my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9 in Wheaton, only 21 voted for Trump.  So obviously, very few of the voters in my precinct have been harmed by crime, bad trade deals, mass/illegal immigration, race based preference giving, gender based preference giving, age discrimination, political affiliation discrimination, etc.)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/26/sean-hannity-praises-michael-moore-he-gets-trump-voters/

 

BLAZE
— Trump votes changed to Clinton on machines, some early Texas voters say — but officials have an explanation – Dave Urbanski
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/26/trump-votes-changed-to-clinton-on-machines-some-early-texas-voters-say-but-officials-have-an-explanation/

 

THE HILL
— Trump blasts Clinton for criticizing hotel opening – Nikita Vladimirov
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/303022-trump-blasts-clinton-over-hotel-criticism
— Forget the fence — E-Verify shuts down illegal immigration’s magnet – Ian Smith
https://origin-nyi.thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/302936-forget-the-fence-e-verify-will-really-shut-down-the

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Republicans Are Threatening Lawsuits To Block Ads Tying Them To Trump  (DIERSEN: To not endorse Trump is to endorse Clinton.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/republicans-are-threatening-lawsuits-to-block-ads-tying_us_5810c2aae4b0fca2eb126183

 

POLITICO
— Worried About a Rigged Election? Here’s One Way to Handle It  Why the GOP should pay attention to Nixon vs. Kennedy, 1960. – Josh Zeitz (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/10/donald-trump-2016-rigged-nixon-kennedy-1960-214395

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump Allies Focus Anger on Another Target: G.O.P. Leaders – JEREMY W. PETERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/27/us/politics/paul-ryan-gop-donald-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/27/opinion/campaign-stops/donald-trumps-lack-of-discipline-and-discernment.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors hate Trump and hate Trump’s supporters.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/book-party/wp/2016/10/27/donald-trumps-appeal-is-not-just-about-anger-and-resentment/

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTO OF CLINTON: Poll: Clinton builds lead in divided nation worried about Election Day violence – Susan Page and Karina Shedrofsky
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/10/26/poll-clinton-builds-leads-nation-worried-election-day-violence-trump/92712708/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Bets on the ‘Missing Five Million’  Some say Republicans can win by turning out disaffected whites—but is it working? – Karl Rove  (DIERSEN: Who wants you to be disaffected?  Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors want me to be disaffected.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-bets-on-the-missing-five-million-1477524243
— Megyn Kelly Seeks Big Payday at Fox News – STEVEN PERLBERG  (DIERSEN: The more that you demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump, the more that those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors will pay you.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/cmo-today-megyn-kelly-seeks-big-payday-at-fox-news-1477568810
— Megyn Kelly Seeks Salary North of $20 Million in Contract Talks With Fox News – JOE FLINT
http://www.wsj.com/articles/megyn-kelly-seeks-salary-north-of-20-million-in-contract-talks-with-fox-news-1477527922

 

NEWS TRIBUNE
— Trump, Clinton view his business career much differently – AP  (DIERSEN: How do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes view your career?  Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes view my career in the federal government very negatively.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that if they had been me, the federal government would have promoted them to GS-13 (currently $92,632) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $109,463) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $128,759) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $160,300) by age 40.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that all federal employees are extremely stupid and/or extremely lazy, and that therefore, getting promoted in the federal government is extremely easy.  In my defense, my salary increased every year that I worked for the federal government except in 1980, when I took an $18,459 (21%) pay cut to transfer from IRS to GAO.  In 1997, when I was 49 years old, in today’s dollars, my GS-13 Step 10 GAO salary was $120,427.)
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/nation-world/article110748702.html

 

DALLAS NEWS
— University of Texas Young Conservatives’ ‘affirmative action bake sale’ draws hundreds of angry students – Lauren McGaughy  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anti-Whites shout their hatred of Whites, and they especially shout their hatred of Whites who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/higher-education/2016/10/26/ut-young-conservatives-hold-affirmative-action-bake-saleagain

 

TEXAS TRIBUNE
— Protesters disrupt “affirmative action bake sale” at UT-Austin  The bake sale hosted by the Young Conservatives of Texas — in which prices varied depending on the buyer’s race and gender — was meant to protest the consideration of race in admissions. – ALEX SAMUELS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anti-Whites shout their hatred of Whites, and they especially shout their hatred of Whites who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/26/affirmative-action-bake-sale-ut-austin-met-protest/

 

ALASKA DISPATCH NEWS
— Young Conservatives of Texas club at the University of Texas at Austin ‘affirmative action bake sale’ draws hundreds of angry students – Lauren McGaughy  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anti-Whites shout their hatred of Whites, and they especially shout their hatred of Whites who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2016/10/26/clubs-affirmative-action-bake-sale-at-university-of-texas-draws-hundreds-of-angry-students/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The bake sale, which club members characterized as a protest against the “institutionalized racism” of affirmative action programs at colleges and universities, soon attracted a crowd of hundreds who lobbed criticism at the conservative students. “Check your privilege!” they yelled as the club’s remaining members volleyed questions from the crowd. The crowd began to disperse just after 2 p.m. when the remaining members of the group left to chants of “racists go home!” The UT-Austin student newspaper The Daily Texan broadcast live from the event. “Our protest was designed to highlight the insanity of assigning our lives value based on our race and ethnicity, rather than our talents, work ethic and intelligence,” said club chairman Vidal Castaneda. “It is insane that institutional racism, such as affirmative action, continues to allow for universities to judge me by the color of my skin rather than my actions.” The same club came under fire in 2013 for holding a nearly identical bake sale — charging different races different prices for brownies. Gregory J. Vincent, UT-Austin’s vice president for diversity and community engagement, called that bake sale “deplorable.” Vincent again spoke for the university on Wednesday, calling the latest bake sale “inflammatory and demeaning.” “Yet focusing our attention on the provocative nature of the YCT’s actions ignores a much more important issue: They create an environment of exclusion and disrespect among our students, faculty and staff,” he said. Vincent acknowledged that the school’s West Mall, where the bake sale was held, is an area where protests often take place and where free speech and the expression of diverse opinions on myriad issues is encouraged. But, while it was “their right” to hold the bake sale, he questioned whether the group’s methods furthered the dialogue about race and privilege or simply sought to divide the campus along racial lines.)

 

PITTSBURG COURIER
— IRS problems can ruin your life – Constant W. Watson III
http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2016/10/26/irs-problems-can-ruin-your-life/

 

KNOX STUDENT
— Conservative voices quiet on campus – MATTHEW KOESTER  (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, if you are conservative, Democrats will stop you from getting an education, stop you from getting a job, stop you from getting promoted, stop you from etc.)
http://www.theknoxstudent.com/news/2016/10/26/conservative-voices-quiet-campus/#.WBHrL_orKM8

 

DAILY BEAST
— Dems Sue GOP For ‘Rigged’ Comments
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2016/10/26/dems-sue-gop-for-rigged-comments.html

 

MONEY MAGAZINRE
— Why Goldman Sachs Only Fires a Few People at a Time – Martha C. White  (DIERSEN: All during the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997, a) the agency was under hiring and/or promotion freezes, b) the agency suffered budget cuts in either relative or absolute terms, and c) the agency shrank from more than 6,000 employees in 1980 to less than 3,000 employees in 1997.)
http://time.com/money/4546249/goldman-sachs-firing/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Goldman Sachs has laid off 443 people this year, but the investment bank has kept its job cuts under the radar by letting people go by the dozens rather than the hundreds, which keeps it from having to notify regulators of “mass layoffs.”  Goldman Sachs has disclosed to state regulators seven different instances of job cuts this year, Bloomberg reports. New York state law requires that companies file a notice with the state when they cut jobs in many circumstances, and if those job cuts total 250 or more, they have to notify the state of “mass layoffs.” Although Goldman Sachs has shed the highest number of employees this year since 2008, when it laid off 900 during an economically punishing year, 2016’s reductions in head count have gone largely unnoticed. When banks, especially high-profile ones like Goldman Sachs, downsize the number of people they employ, it can send a signal to investors and to the market about how they’re doing and if they’re struggling. Keeping job cuts low-key avoids the negative connotation a big layoff suggests, Jeanne Branthover, a partner at DHR International, an executive search firm, told Bloomberg. “This is more, ‘We’re having layoffs and we don’t want to explain it,’” she said. Of course, there are strategic business reasons to cut jobs a few at a time: If business in a particular area rebounds quickly, it is easier for a company to add back a smaller number of employees than to try and re-staff a gutted department.)

October 26 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Joe Walsh: ‘If Trump Loses, I’m Grabbing My Musket’  The former Illinois congressman tweeted that he plans to take up arms if the Republican nominee loses on Election Day – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/joe-walsh-if-trump-loses-im-grabbing-my-musket-398762101.html
— Cook County Board of Commissioners Vote to Increase Minimum Wage
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/cook-county-minimum-wage-increase-vote-398707161.html
— Wisconsin Clerk Refused to Set Up Early Voting Site, Fearing it Would Help Democrats – Todd Richmond
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/wisconsin-green-bay-clerk-early-voting-college-helping-democrats-398696651.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Critics rip Rauner for funding cuts after chat on breast cancer awareness – Monique Garcia  (DIERSEN: What do your critics rip you for?  My critics rip me a) for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they disapprove of, b) for my including links in the emails to articles written by people who they disapprove of, c) for my including comments in the emails in support of planks in the Republican Party platform and/or in the Illinois Republican Party platform that they disapprove of, d) for my including comments in the emails in support of the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling, and e) for my promoting, attending, and/or reporting on political events that they disapprove of.  My critics focus on destroying those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-facebook-breast-cancer-met-1027-20161026-story.html
— ‘Fascinated with sex’? Newt Gingrich tries to slut-shame Megyn Kelly on Fox News – Heidi Stevens
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-megyn-kelly-newt-gingrich-trump-balancing-1026-20161026-column.html
— Donald Trump aide makes apparent threat against Megyn Kelly after on-air tiff – Ed O’Keefe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-megyn-kelly-newt-gingrich-threat-dan-scavino-20161026-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Clinton supporters hint/imply/argue/shout that if Clinton wins, they will get rid of White male Republicans once and for all.  If Clinton wins, to avoid being gotten rid of, how many White male Republicans will become White male RINOs or White male Democrats?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-newt-gingrich-megyn-kelly-sex-20161026-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-donald-trump-ignorance-trade-perspec-1027-md-20161026-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson endorses Clinton
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/black-lives-matter-activist-deray-mckesson-endorses-clinton/
— County’s $13 minimum wage puts $15 in sight – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-countys-13-minimum-wage-puts-15-in-sight/
— Aldermen unleash their anger about Cubs yanking ticket offer – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/aldermen-unleash-their-anger-about-cubs-yanking-ticket-offer/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Proft: Without suburbs, GOP will never regain majority in Illinois – Kerry Lester  (DIERSEN: Proft “holds DuPage County Republicans responsible for loss of influence at the polls.”  What does Proft say to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), the DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) who hold me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails responsible for all the losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000?  I could stress a) that I have never been a MTRCC officer, a DCRCC officer, or an IRP officer and b) that I have never been an IRP State Central Committee member.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/161028959/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Wheaton native Dan Proft has emerged as a key behind-the-scenes player in Illinois politics as the head of Liberty Principles PAC, a political action committee funneling millions of dollars to Republicans in races across the suburbs and state. Proft, a conservative radio host and 2010 candidate for governor in the Republican primary, has about $4 million in cash on hand to spend on campaigns, according to the most campaign finance filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections. In recent weeks, that has meant more than $250,000 spent in radio and television ads supporting Park Ridge Republican Mel Thillens’ campaign for 28th state Senate, more than $175,000 for ads supporting Republican Heidi Holan of Glendale Heights in her campaign for 46th House, and more than $225,000 on ads in support of Dawn Abernathy of Mundelein in her campaign for 59th state House, among others. Proft recently created political mailings designed to look like newspapers, including the Lake County Gazette and DuPage Policy Journal, holds DuPage County Republicans responsible for loss of influence at the polls, and offers some support of Donald Trump’s bid for president. Here’s a conversation with Proft, edited for length. . .Q. Do you see the DuPage GOP stronghold as eroding?  A. Clearly, DuPage is less competitive than it was when I was growing up. It’s self-inflicted wounds. It’s our own bad actors and bad actions. It’s cycle after cycle of bad candidates in bad races and bad political leadership and being junior partners to the Democrats and some people think DuPage should be run like a mini Cook County. Think about this: In 1998, George Ryan got 72 percent of the vote in DuPage County. And in 2010, Bill Brady got 52 percent. For the second most populous county, most Republican county, that is an unbelievable amount of attrition in a relatively short period of time. When demographics change, you incorporate new people into the party. We didn’t do that, partly because we told people to wait your turn. It was an outdated system that pushed talent away and bred corruption and incompetence.)
— Yingling and Drobinski in another bitter Illinois House campaign – Bob Susnjara
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/161029034/
— Suburbs consider opting out of Cook County minimum wage hike – Eric Peterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/161029009/
— Opponents emerge against Illinois road fund ballot question – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/161029007/
— Trump’s infrequent remarks on abortion draw strong reactions – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/310269975/
— Police investigate destruction of Trump’s Hollywood star – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/310269835/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: At Benedictine University, anti-Whites blame Whites for problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/submitted/161029026/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Cook County approves $13 minimum wage
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161026/NEWS02/161029874/cook-county-approves-13-minimum-wage
— Here’s one problem McDonald’s CEO hasn’t solved – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161026/NEWS07/161029893/heres-one-problem-mcdonalds-ceo-hasnt-solved

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Comptroller Munger Dodges Public Support of Trump – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/comptroller-munger-dodges-public-support-trump#stream/0

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Sen. Kirk Again Calls For Donald Trump To Drop Out Of Presidential Race – TONY ARNOLD (DIERSEN: To not endorse Trump is to endorse Clinton.)
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/sen-kirk-again-calls-donald-trump-drop-out-presidential-race

 

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Rauner’s Facebook Live session on breast cancer draws critics – Dan Petrella
http://jg-tc.com/jg-tc/rauner-s-facebook-live-session-on-breast-cancer-draws-critics/article_0cebd1ad-d1d8-571e-8f01-50947cd7ba47.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump and Trump’s supporters.
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161025/esther-cepeda-anger-and-resentment-stoked-by-trump-will-persist-after-election-day
— LaHood endorsed in 18th Congressional District
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161025/our-opinion-lahood-endorsed-in-18th-congressional-district

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump mixes business and politics with opening of new hotel – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-mixes-business-and-politics-with-opening-of-new-hotel
— Howard Stern on Trump’s misogynistic talk: ‘This is who Trump is’  ‘None of this was hidden,’ Stern says – Andrew Kaczynski
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/entertainment/howard-stern-on-trumps-misogynistic-talk-this-is-who-trump-is

 

WSIL TV
— Trump praises Gingrich for criticism of Kelly – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33483893/trump-praises-gingrich-for-criticism-of-kelly
— Trump: I’ll run America like my business. Clinton: Let’s not – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33483230/trump-ill-run-america-like-my-business-clinton-lets-not

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Illinois in a state of neglect  Government buildings, parks, finances suffer – Doug Finke
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/10/25/illinois-in-a-state-of-neglect/cqp3kyj/

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Funny Madigan documentary parody video Gov. Rauner tried to censor – William J. Kelly
http://www.chicagonow.com/kelly-truth-squad/2016/10/watch-madigan-documentary-parody-rauner-censor/

 

LOYOLA PHOENIX
— Mock Border Wall Sparks Immigration Dialogue – Chris Hacker  (DIERSEN: I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. How soon, if not already, will Loyola officially announce that it will only admit students 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.loyolaphoenix.com/2016/10/mock-border-wall-sparks-immigration-dialogue/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Build the wall” has become a rallying cry for millions of conservative Americans who feel left behind by an increasingly diverse America. And “build the wall” is exactly what a group of Loyola students did, but for a very different reason than some conservatives might. “It isn’t about some wall hundreds of miles away,” said junior Addison Mauck, who organized the Mock Border Wall project that was displayed on Loyola’s West Quad from Oct. 18–20. “The purpose of this project is to humanize the topic of immigration and combat the negative rhetoric of the current political season.” The words, “No human being is illegal” and “We are a nation of immigrants,” were displayed on hand-painted banners that hung from the wall’s steel fencing. Despite the project’s supportive message, it garnered harsh criticism from undocumented students who felt they weren’t given a voice in the installation. About 20 signs that read, “Majority of undocumented students were not consulted for this,” were posted on the wall in protest. “We had a student [in] our organization who represented the community of undocumented students because we do not want to force anyone to speak about something that can be very personal and private,” Mauck said in response to the criticism. That student to whom Mauck referred, who wished to remain anonymous because of the sensitive nature of her immigration status, said her role in the project was not very significant. “It raises the question of why more students weren’t reached out to by anyone other than me, because I was not an organizer of the project,” she said. “Our community, both undocumented and immigrant, does have a voice on campus, and other people should not be speaking for us.” Loyola has taken steps to support that community of undocumented students. In 2001, Loyola became involved in the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, which provides a pathway to citizenship for children of undocumented parents. Since 2012, about 150 students and faculty have completed “Share the DREAM,” which is training to become an ally for undocumented students, offered by Loyola’s Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (SDMA), said SDMA director Joe Saucedo. The training is a three-hour long session that covers DREAM Act legislation, the barriers undocumented students face and the personal stories that those students bring with them, according to Joe Saucedo. “It’s important to know that these students’ status of being undocumented is one aspect of who they are, but it’s not all of who they are,” Saucedo said. “[The training] indicates to someone who may carry those identities that this is a safe space and there are people who get them and understand.”  In order to make it easier for undocumented students to attend Loyola, students voted in 2015 to include a $2.50 fee to each student’s tuition, creating the Magis Scholarship Fund, which provides free tuition and housing to five undocumented students every year. One recipient of the scholarship, sophomore Vince Garcia, said he appreciated Loyola’s support of undocumented students but revealed that he hasn’t received any communication or resources from the university since receiving the scholarship. He said his academic advisor hasn’t completed the DREAM ally training. “I’d say they should communicate better, because I always have questions about health insurance, for example, and I feel like I don’t have anyone to talk to,” said Garcia, a social work major who wants to help undocumented students like himself get a head start. “I think we’re getting better at this. Part of our job is taking stock of the barriers that students face, and we try to bring in the students themselves and ask them how they feel,” said Saucedo. “The most important thing we can do, as people with citizenship privilege who can vote, is to continue to elect politicians who will support these programs and keep the interests of undocumented students in mind.”)

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Problems with Voting for Trump on Huntley Machines – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/26/problems-with-voting-for-trump-on-huntley-machines/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— We Were Right About the Slippery Slope of Homosexual Marriage – Micah Clark
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/right-slippery-slope-homosexual-marriage/

 

PROGRESS ILLINOIS
— Chicago Protesters Press Walmart To Stop Selling Trump Merchandise – Ellyn Fortino
http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2016/10/26/chicago-protesters-urge-walmart-stop-selling-trump-merchandise

 

GOPUSA
— Leaked: How Hillary Pandered to the Press  (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs a) who pander to Rich Miller and the rest of the Democrat press, b) who discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and c) who discourage everyone from reading the emails?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16417
— Teaching bias against whites at the college level  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Whites are gaining control of America and of the world.  What do you say to Whites who demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites a) to curry favor with anti-Whites and/or b) to stay alive a little longer?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16329
— Gingrich finally gets enough of Megyn Kelly’s biased sniping
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16419

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— HILLARY AND WEAPONIZED IMMIGRATION  How international terrorists would turn Clinton’s “compassionate” immigration proposals against us. – Michael Cutler
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/264610/hillary-and-weaponized-immigration-michael-cutler

 

THE BLAZE
— The post-election war for the soul of the GOP is heating up, and it is going to be ugly – Leon Wolf  (DIERSEN: I am going to be on the side that supports the Republican Party platform.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/26/the-post-election-war-for-the-soul-of-the-gop-is-heating-up-and-it-is-going-to-be-ugly/

 

BREITBART
— Report: 97 Percent of DOJ Employee Political Donations Went to Hillary Clinton – MATTHEW BOYLE2
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/10/26/report-97-percent-doj-employee-political-donations-went-hillary-clinton/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— WHAT RECENT HACKING ATTACK REVEALS ABOUT ELECTION SECURITY – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/10/26/what-recent-hacking-attack-reveals-about-election-security/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Sean Hannity: ‘I’m Pissed’ About Never-Trump Republicans
https://pjmedia.com/video/sean-hannity-im-pissed-about-never-trump-republicans/

 

TOWNHALL
— DNC Suing RNC Because Trump Claims The Election Is Rigged – Christine Rousselle
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/christinerousselle/2016/10/26/dnc-suing-rnc-because-trump-claims-the-election-is-rigged-n2237585

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Conservative leaders step up for Trump – Jennifer Harper
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/26/inside-the-beltway-conservative-leaders-step-up-fo/
— GAO: Obama’s golf weekend with Tiger Woods in 2013 cost taxpayers more than $3.6M – Dave Boyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/26/obama-golf-weekend-tiger-woods-2013-more-36m/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— So far, Trump not sinking down-ballot Republicans – MICHAEL BARONE
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/barone-so-far-trump-not-sinking-down-ballot-republicans/article/2605663
— GOP: Feds risking taxpayer dollars on Obamacare – ROBERT KING
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gop-feds-risking-taxpayer-dollars-on-obamacare/article/2605660

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— There Might Be Consequences for the GOP Presidential Candidates Who Won’t Endorse Donald Trump – JOE PERTICONE (DIERSEN: To not endorse Trump is to endorse Clinton.)
http://ijr.com/2016/10/720822-there-might-be-consequences-for-the-gop-presidential-candidates-who-wont-endorse-donald-trump/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But a handful of Republicans have opted out of that promise to endorse Donald Trump, including Ohio Governor John Kasich, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, former New York Governor George Pataki and Sen. Lindsey Graham. In addition, businesswoman Carly Fiorina withdrew her previous endorsement of Trump.)
— I’m Not Voting “For” Donald Trump. I’m Voting To Stop The Clintons From Consolidating Power. – RIT VARRIALE
http://ijr.com/opinion/2016/10/260972-voting-trump-curtail-clinton-power-presidency/

 

THE HILL
— Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star destroyed in sledgehammer attack – Neetzan Zimmerman
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/donald-trump-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star-destroyed-sledgehammer-pickaxe-jamie-otis
— Polls tighten for Trump, Clinton – Niall Stanage
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/302956-polls-tighten-for-trump-clinton

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Mark Kirk Won’t Say Who Has His Vote For President  The Republican senator has now changed his mind four times. – Jennifer Bendery  (DIERSEN: To not endorse Trump is to endorse Clinton.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mark-kirk-donald-trump-2016_us_580fc7f1e4b02b1d9e637739

 

REUTERS
— Republicans may be on verge of losing Senate majority – Richard Cowan
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-senate-idUSKCN12Q2D3

 

NBC NEWS
— Donald Trump Outlines His ‘New Deal For Black America’ – ALI VITALI
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/donald-trump-outlines-his-new-deal-black-america-n673566

 

CNN
— Donald Trump says he will dramatically ramp up donations in final stretch of campaign – Teddy Schleifer and Dana Bash
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/26/politics/donald-trump-dana-bash/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump leaves campaign trial to open his new downtown D.C. hotel – Ed O’Keefe, Sean Sullivan and Katie Zezima  (DIERSEN: Since I became its Illinois Editor in 2000, I have never left the GOPUSA campaign trail.  Since 2004, GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails have gone out each and every morning, and since 2015, they have gone out each and every evening to.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-leaves-campaign-trail-to-open-his-new-downtown-dc-hotel/2016/10/26/02cca882-9b96-11e6-b3c9-f662adaa0048_story.html
— Sane Republicans should pack their bags and flee the GOP – Jennifer Rubin  (DIERSEN: The following should leave the Republican Party: those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/10/26/sane-republicans-should-pack-their-bags-and-flee-the-gop/
— Trump christens D.C. hotel, lauds Newt Gingrich for sparring with Megyn Kelly – Ed O’Keefe and Sean Sullivan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-aide-makes-apparent-threat-against-megyn-kelly-after-on-air-tiff/2016/10/26/59f260fe-9b71-11e6-9980-50913d68eacb_story.html
— Anti-abortion activists face headwinds with Clinton leading and Trump stumbling on women’s issues – Sandhya Somashekhar and Katie Zezima
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/antiabortion-activists-face-headwinds-with-clinton-leading-and-trump-stumbling-on-womens-issues/2016/10/21/a17bc29c-96dc-11e6-9b7c-57290af48a49_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— No, there is no evidence that thousands of noncitizens are illegally voting and swinging elections – Joseph Tanfani  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-noncitizen-voters-20161025-snap-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Republicans Rode Waves of Populism Until They Crashed the Party  Donald Trump seized on GOP’s failure to change enough to accommodate four decades of newcomers; a post-election split? – Gerald F. Seib and Patrick O’Connor  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Far too many Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs hold leadership positions in the Republican Party.  They focus on getting rid of Republicans like me who a) support all the planks in the Republican Party platform and in the Illinois Republican Party platform including the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks and b) support the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/republicans-rode-waves-of-populism-until-it-crashed-the-party-1477492356

 

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Has No Doubts About Winning White House  “We are gonna win,” the Republican presidential nominee told Bloomberg’s Mark Halperin on Wednesday. – Kevin Cirilli
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-10-26/trump-has-no-doubts-about-winning-white-house

 

COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE
— Hundreds protest bake sale parodying affirmative action in Austin, Texas – AP
http://gazette.com/hundreds-protest-bake-sale-parodying-affirmative-action/article/feed/414685

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— The Oddly Snobbish Anti-Intellectualism of Donald Trump – Jonathan Chait
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/10/the-oddly-snobbish-anti-intellectualism-of-donald-trump.html

 

THE BEAST
— Ex-Rep. Joe Walsh: If Hillary Wins, ‘I’m Grabbing My Musket’
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2016/10/26/ex-rep-joe-walsh-if-hillary-wins-i-m-grabbing-my-musket.html

 

DAILY MAIL
— Who the 1% really are: Researchers say the 1.6 million wealthiest Americans are actually people running medium sized family firms – STACY LIBERATORE
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3875410/Who-1-really-Researchers-say-1-6-million-wealthiest-Americans-actually-people-running-medium-sized-family-firms.html

 

AUTO BLOG
— Democrats see themselves as Teslas, Republicans as Corvettes  Respondents said Trump should drive an Escalade, Clinton a Mercedes GL-Class. – Danny King  (DIERSEN: The cars that you own say more about you than anything that you can say about yourself.  I have owned my 1972 Chevy Corvette since 1971, my 2005 Chevy Corvette since 2005, my 2016 Ford Mustang since 2016, my 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max since 2012, my 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS since 2010, and my 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX since 1995.)
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/10/26/democrats-tesla-republicans-corvettes/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Given a tidy sum of money to spend on a vehicle, many Democrats would buy a Tesla Model S electric vehicle, while a lot of Republicans would choose a Chevrolet Corvette. That’s one politically quirky result of a poll taken by Swapalease last month, which linked respondent’s political preferences to car choices. About 2,500 people participated in the unscientific, opt-in survey. When asked what kind of car best suited their personalities, Democrats were most likely to choose the Tesla, while Republicans saw themselves as ‘Vette-like. The Tesla/Corvette dichotomy also split down gender lines, as many men wanted Corvettes (no shock there) and women preferred Teslas. Other cars that registered on the “personality” list were big sellers such as the Honda Accord and Ford F-150 as well as the Hummer and the Chevrolet Volt. Take a look here for Swapalease’s data from the survey results. Granted, the results of the poll were tilted a bit, as the respondents were two-thirds male, while Republicans outnumbered Democrats by a 3-to-2 margin. When guessing which cars the presidential candidates would prefer to drive, the respondents said Republican candidate Donald Trump would drive a Cadillac Escalade, while Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton would choose a Mercedes-Benz GL Class. With the survey pool leaning Republican, 39 percent of those polled said they would vote for Trump, 36 percent would choose Clinton, and the rest would choose the always-elusive “Someone Else.” On that note, when given various choices to describe the “personality of this year’s election,” a third of those polled said “a driverless car.” As for how long the respondents said they’d keep their cars, most ranged from 21 to 36 months. Which is quite a bit shorter than a presidential term. Even with the unscientific methods at use here, we can perhaps learn a little something, since the connection between electric cars and Democrats has been seen before. But, naturally, we know that Republicans can like Tesla, too. Some of them even buy five of them. They just might be outliers.)

October 26 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Munger, Mendoza battle over campaign ties, pensions — and Trump – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/munger-mendoza-battle-over-independence-pensions-and-trump/

— Trump’s ‘nasty woman’ insult a gift for Clinton – Lynn Sweet  (DIERSEN: What if Clinton had said that Trump was a “nasty man?”)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-trumps-nasty-woman-insult-a-gift-for-clinton/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN THE USA TODAY: Trump: Litigator  and Chief? – Nick Penzenstadler  (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about all the lawsuits that I have filed?)
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20161026/281822873342096

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Comptroller candidates point fingers about political backers in testy debate – Hal Dardick and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-comptroller-debate-munger-mendoza-met-1026-20161025-story.html
— Pair of aldermen play hooky for road trip to Cleveland – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-city-council-road-trip-cubs-cleveland-tickets-20161025-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrat teachers crow about their success in a) glorifying and praising Clinton and b) demonizing, denigrating, and condemning Trump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-kid-vote-aurora-girl-reaction-st-1026-20161025-story.html
— DuPage OKs payments for insurance, consultants – Gary Gibula  (DIERSEN: Are you a consultant, that is, do you offer consulting services? I have since 1997.  What obstacles does your consulting business face?  Since 1997, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned my qualifications and ability to provide consulting services.  They dismiss/belittle my work experience, professional certifications, professional license, and education.  My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.  My critics/opponents focus on destroying individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-dupage-contracts-st-1026-20161025-story.html
— Naperville predicts similar tax levy as economy picks up – Genevieve Bookwalter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-naperville-budget-hearing-st-1026-20161025-story.html
— Local youths to be ‘homeless’ for a night to raise funds, awareness – Erin Hegarty  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who paint themselves as being GOD-LIKE and who blame homelessness of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, non-veteran, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-sleep-out-saturday-advance-st-1026-20161025-story.html
— On locker-room talk and implicit sexism – Janet Burroway
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-women-sexism-men-locker-room-talk-perspec-1026-jm-20161025-story.html
— How ‘SNL’ exposed the common thread of voter paranoia – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-snl-black-jeopardy-trump-voters-page-perspec-1026-jm-20161025-story.html
— Couples desperate for children turn to crowdfunding fertility – Bloomberg  (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates viciously demonized, denigrated, and condemned my wife and I because we gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, and because we did not become foster parents.  They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-fertility-crowdfunding-a88f4ed2-96e1-11e6-9cae-2a3574e296a6-20161020-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Comptroller candidates claim independence from party leaders – Jake Griffin  (DIERSEN: Are you an operative or a dupe for those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout?  I have never been.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always viciously demonized me, viciously denigrated me, and viciously condemned me because I have never been an operative or a dupe for those who dominate the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, GAO, IRS, etc.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always pandered to whoever has the most clout.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029106/
— Where do Trump and Clinton stand on making your commute better? – Marni Pyke  (DIERSEN: Are/were you a commuter?  I was 1964-1997.  I drove to work 1964-1974, I walked to work 1974-1978, and I rode a train to work 1978-1997.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029133/
— Foster, Khouri take different stances on national security, guns – Jessica Cilella
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029123/
— 58th District Illinois House candidates agree pensions, term limits need to be addressed – Mick Zawislak
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/161029078/
— Rauner deal pushes off bond issue problem until after 2018 governor election – BGA
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/news/161029079/
— Caucuses anything but democratic – Mark Kmiecik, Wheaton
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161026/discuss/161029166/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Think Clinton vs. Trump is bitter? Think again – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161026/BLOGS02/161029906/think-clinton-vs-trump-is-bitter-think-again

 

WTTW
— Forum: Illinois Comptroller Candidates – Nick Blumberg
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/10/25/forum-illinois-comptroller-candidates

 

WSIL TV
— Trump brand loses luster with affluent – AP  (DIERSEN: When are you affluent? Is it when your annual income exceeds $500,000, $750,000, $1,000,000+?  Is it when your net worth exceeds $10,000,000, $25,000,000, $50,000,000+?  But according to my failed critics/opponents, their failed operatives, and their failed dupes, you are affluent as soon as you have enough money to buy a new car like I did when I was 17, to pay for your college expenses to earn a bachelor’s degree like I did when I was 21, to buy real estate like I did when I was 24, to buy a collector car like I did when I was 40, etc.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33476803/trump-brand-loses-luster-with-affluent
— Politics Trumps Policy in U.S. Senate Race – BRIAN MACKEY
http://news.wsiu.org/post/politics-trumps-policy-us-senate-race#stream/0
— Local Democrats outspending Republican challengers by big margins – Anna Giles
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33481456/local-democrats-outspending-republican-challengers-by-big-margins
— Trump, GOP look to ‘Obamacare’ report as comeback lifeline – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33470130/is-the-gloomy-obamacare-report-a-lifeline-for-trump

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— 13th Congressional Candidates Meet In Springfield
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/13th-congressional-candidates-meet-in-springfield

 

WJBD
— Republicans in Tight Races More Likely to Abandon Donald Trump – ABC News
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/10/25/republicans-in-tight-races-more-likely-to-abandon-donald-trump

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Springfield veteran honored for volunteer work – John Reynolds  (DIERSEN: Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, my nasty troubled failed vicious critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned all the volunteer work that I have done for Republican candidates, GOPUSA, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, American Association of Government Accountants, Illinois CPA Society, etc.  I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.  They are extremely disgusting.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161021/springfield-veteran-honored-for-volunteer-work
— Davis, Wicklund debate marijuana legalization – Doug Finke  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the further destruction of Illinois.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161025/davis-wicklund-debate-marijuana-legalization

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Busing students a huge expense for school districts – Nicole Lafond  (DIERSEN: Did you ride a bus to school?  The only time that I did was 1961-1962 when I lived with my parents in Crete and attended Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest.  Otherwise, I walked to school at Trinity Lutheran in Crete 1953-1961 and Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-10-23/busing-students-huge-expense-school-districts.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump campaign manager: We are vetting people for Trump’s cabinet  Kellyanne Conway is confident Trump will win – CNN  (DIERSEN: What might encourage Trump to offer you a job in his administration?  I argue that for me, it would include my having worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels (currently $92,632-$120,427), my having worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels (currently $77,899-$88,286), my having six job-related professional certifications, my having a job-related professional license, my having three job-related graduate degrees, my having a job-related bachelor’s degree, etc.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-campaign-manager-we-are-vetting-people-for-trumps-cabinet
— Trump on whether election will be stolen: ‘Ask Obama’ 2008 video surfaces – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-on-whether-election-will-be-stolen-ask-obama

 

CHICAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL
— Here’s how Gov. Rauner’s salary compares to his peers – Craig M. Douglas  (DIERSEN: What is your salary?  The less that your salary is, the more that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being a loser.  The more that your salary is, the more that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being overpaid.  Because I am not paid anything to serve as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being a loser.  Because GAO paid me $120,427 in today’s dollars in 1997 when I was 49 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as having been overpaid.)
http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2016/10/25/how-gov-rauner-salary-compares-to-his-peers.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Public payroll data from all 50 states indicates that the average U.S. governor earns $137,415 per year in salary, with variances ranging from a low of $70,000 to a high of just under $200,000 per year. By those measures, the average governor’s pay is nothing to slouch at — especially when considering that the median household income in the United States hovers around $52,000 per year. However, it does pale in comparison to the eight-figure paydays that are increasingly common among private-sector CEOs, many of whom oversee far-smaller budgets and workforces relative to the typical state governor. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, who has been in office since January 2015 and oversees an annual state budget of $38.6 billion, is expected to earn $177,412 this year, which puts him at No. 5 among the 50 state governors. His pay is at 129 percent of the national average. But it must be noted that Rauner forgoes an annual salary from the state.)

 

CHICAGO PATCH
— Hillary Clinton Wins — With Illinois Kids  Scholastic’s presidential poll put Hillary Clinton on top with kids in both the country and in Illinois. – Joseph Hosey  (DIERSEN: Democrat teachers crow about their success in a) glorifying and praising Clinton and b) demonizing, denigrating, and condemning Trump.)
http://patch.com/illinois/chicago/hillary-clinton-wins-illinois-kids

 

HINSDALE PATCH
— New DuPage County Associate Judge Appointed After Months of Deliberation  Brian Jacobs is filling the vacancy created by Karen Wilson. – Anicka Slachta
http://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/new-dupage-county-associate-judge-appointed-after-months-deliberation

 

CRYSTAL LAKE PATCH
— Prairie Ridge Teacher on Paid Leave After Showing Pro-Clinton Video to Class  William Walker makes $119,000 per year and was outside the school this week protesting the district’s move to boot him from the classroom. – Amie Rowland
http://patch.com/illinois/crystallake/prairie-ridge-teacher-paid-leave-after-showing-pro-clinton-video-class

 

CHICAGO NOW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans.
http://www.chicagonow.com/politics-now/2016/10/whats-next-for-the-gop/

 

CHICAGO READER
— Think a vote for Trump is a vote against the machine? Think again. The GOP nominee has been tight with Chicago Dems for a long time. – Ben Joravsky  (DIERSEN: What have you been tight with for a long time? For me, it has been the Republican Party platform.)
http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/trump-emanuel-daley-chicago-machine/Content?oid=24073577

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— State GOP sets up voter-fraud hotline after Kankakee allegations
http://ilnews.org/10565/state-gop-sets-up-voter-fraud-hotline-after-kankakee-allegations/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— In just three years, Bruce Rauner upended Dems’ control of campaign finance
http://rebootillinois.com/2016/10/25/in-just-three-years-bruce-rauner-upended-dems-control-of-illinois-campaign-finance/

 

FREEDOIM’S JOURNAL
— INFORMED AMERICANS CAN PULL US BACK FROM PRECIPICE – Ben Kinchlow (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do not want anyone to be informed, and they especially do not want me to inform anyone about anything.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/politics/informed-americans-can-pull-us-back-from-precipice/

 

NEWSMAX
— Newt Gingrich Goes Ballistic at Megyn Kelly Over Trump ‘Sexual Predator’ Claim –  Greg Richter  (DIERSEN: It seems that ever-increasingly, Kelly wants to be viewed as being anti-male.  If Clinton wins, will Clinton offer Kelly a cabinet position?)
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/sex-predator-presidential-election/2016/10/25/id/755344/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Angry Newt Gingrich Loses It on the Air With Megyn Kelly: ‘You Are Fascinated With Sex!’ – JASON HOWERTON
http://ijr.com/2016/10/721338-angry-newt-gingrich-loses-it-on-the-air-with-megyn-kelly-you-are-fascinated-with-sex/

 

BREITBART
— Whether It’s John McCain, Mitt Romney or Donald Trump, Democrats Always Run ‘War on Women’ Campaign – JOHN HAYWARD  (DIERSEN: Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, my critics/opponent, their operatives, and their dupes have always shouted that I discriminate against women.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/10/26/war-women-campaign-replay/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Berkeley protesters form human chain to stop white students from getting to class – Bradford Richardson
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/24/berkeley-protesters-form-human-chain-stop-white-st/
— Sanctuary city illegal immigrant sparks $61M fire in national forest – Stephen Dinan
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/25/sanctuary-city-illegal-immigrant-sparks-61-million/

 

LIFEZETTE
— Anti-Trump Violence Sweeps the Nation  Media pays little attention to escalating attacks, thousands of threats against Trump supporters – Matthew Vadum
http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/anti-trump-violence-sweeps-the-nation/

 

CAMPUS REFORM
— Berkeley students barricade bridge, force whites to cross creek – Anthony Gockowski
http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=8301
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Students at the University of California, Berkeley held a violent protest on campus Friday to demand additional segregated “spaces of color” for non-white students. The demonstration began at a key bridge on campus, where the protesters made a human chain to prevent white people from crossing, instead directing them to “go around” by trudging across the stream. Later, the activists turned their ire against an on-campus store leased to a private company, posting a fake “eviction notice” on the building threatening that “community action will continue to escalate” if the space is not vacated immediately.)

 

POLITICO
— TREASONOUS: Colin Powell says he’s voting for Hillary Clinton – Brent Griffiths
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/colin-powell-voting-for-hillary-clinton-230299

 

THE HILL
— Federal employees shun Trump, give big money to Clinton – Jonathan Swan  (DIERSEN: If I was still a federal employee, because of their hatred of Trump and because of their hatred of my demographics, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworker, and subordinates would have killed me by now figuratively, if not literally.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/302817-government-workers-shun-trump-give-big-money-to-clinton-campaign
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Federal government employees are opening their wallets to help Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump on Nov. 8. Of the roughly $2 million that federal workers from 14 agencies spent on presidential politics by the end of September, about $1.9 million, or 95 percent, went to the Democratic nominee’s campaign, according to an analysis by The Hill. Employees at all the agencies analyzed, without exception, are sending their campaign contributions overwhelmingly to Clinton over her Republican counterpart. Several agencies, such as the State Department, which Clinton once led, saw more than 99 percent of contributions going to Clinton. Employees of the Department of Justice, which investigated Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was secretary of State, gave Clinton 97 percent of their donations. Trump received $8,756 from DOJ employees compared with $286,797 for Clinton. From IRS employees, Clinton received 94 percent of donations. Federal government employees overwhelmingly backed Clinton’s presidential campaign no matter which agency The Hill analyzed using Federal Election Commission data covering donors giving more than $200. Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller said these donation patterns are more evidence of the “rigged system” favoring establishment candidates like Clinton over outsiders like Trump. The Trump campaign has been citing lopsided media donations to Clinton — though there’s no evidence they’re coming from reporters covering Trump — as further evidence that the game is fixed. But David Schultz, a Hamline University Professor of Political Science, said government employees have historically favored Democratic candidates over Republicans both in their voting habits and political contributions made in their personal time. Under the Hatch Act, federal government employees are banned from engaging in political activities, including making campaign contributions, during work hours. “Government employees are, on balance, more moderate or more liberal as opposed to the general population,” Schultz said. “Not across the board, but in general.” Government employees are “more likely to believe in government as opposed to, let’s say, a privatization program,” he added, “programs that we would view as hostile to government.” Republicans typically campaign on promises to slash government payrolls, which helps explain why recent GOP presidential candidates have received the smaller share of donations from government workers. Yet while Republicans usually do worse than Democrats, Trump appears to be doing especially poorly in fundraising from government employees. The 2012 GOP presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, received 14 percent of donations from the same group of agencies surveyed for Trump. Trump received just 5 percent. Romney got close to $300,000 more from these same departments’ employees than Trump has four years later. Comparisons to previous presidential candidates are of limited value, since they took public funding for their general election campaigns. Trump might have had a chance to do better than Romney. He discarded much of Republican orthodoxy during his primary campaign, which could have led some federal employees to believe that he’d be more amenable to big government. He vowed, for example, to leave massive social welfare programs virtually untouched. But Trump also constantly attacked federal institutions. During his primary campaign, he described the federal government as a corrupt, bloated body run by “very, very, stupid people.” Trump vowed “tremendous cutting” of the government in an interview with The Wall Street Journal in January and singled out the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency as agencies he’d slash dramatically if not outright eliminate. Agency employees have likely taken note of Trump’s hostile rhetoric. In the Department of Education’s case, that included Trump’s pledges to hand over control to the states and to fight tooth and nail against Common Core standards. From Department of Education employees this cycle, Trump received three donations totaling $220. Clinton received 724 donations for more than $74,000. In all, she received 99.7 percent of donations from employees of the department. Donations from the State Department, which Clinton ran from 2009 to 2013, were even more slanted in her favor. State Department employees gave Trump 39 donations, for $4,652. Over the same time period, they gave their former boss 2,518 donations, for $425,525. Throughout his campaign, Trump has portrayed himself as a strongman who would toughen up America’s defenses — both militarily and at the border — and who would take care of veterans. It’s probably no coincidence, therefore, that Trump performed best in donations among employees of three agencies: Defense, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. But even employees of these more Trump-friendly agencies have overwhelmingly contributed to Clinton’s campaign. From Defense employees, Trump received 341 donations for $43,575. Clinton got 2,392 donations for $225,560, giving her 84 percent of the money. From Homeland Security employees, Clinton got 90 percent of the donations, and from Veterans Affairs she took 88 percent. Romney performed significantly better than Trump with employees at all three agencies, receiving, for example, $98,153 from Defense employees, which amounted 21 percent of donations. During the Republican primaries, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said, “Let’s create a little bit of a recession in Washington, D.C., so that we can have economic prosperity outside of Washington.” Fear of such plans might be the truest explanation of these uniformly lopsided donations. Schultz, the Hamline professor, said “self-preservation”— particularly for workers engaged in public sector unions — probably motivates their political giving. “This means support for their jobs,” he said. “Clinton, for the most part, is going to be probably a continuation of more or less what Obama is.” Federal government employees, he said, are likely “more willing to give to somebody who would be more predictable in terms of supporting their livelihood, their jobs, as opposed to somebody who might be less predictable.”)

 

ABC NEWS
— Donald Trump, Defending ‘Rigged’ Election Talk, Calls President Obama ‘a Phony’ – ADAM KELSEY
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donald-trump-defending-rigged-election-talk-calls-president/story?id=43053336

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: What Drives Donald Trump? – Michael Barbaro  (DIERSEN: What drives you? Defending and advancing the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling drives me.  Opposition to the aforesaid documents drives my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/us/politics/donald-trump-interviews.html
— Voters Fear Their Ballot Won’t Count, Poll Shows – GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/us/politics/voter-fraud-poll.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors PROMOTE ISLAM.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/nyregion/muslims-parents-donald-trump-staten-island.html
— Hillary Clinton’s Resounding Mandate – Frank Bruni  (DIERSEN: 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 SHOUT THAT CLINTON’S MANDATE IS TO GET RID OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES, GOVERNMENTS, AND COUNTRIS THAT ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/opinion/hillary-clintons-resounding-mandate.html?ref=opinion
— If Immigration Can’t Be Stopped, Maybe It Can Be Managed – Eduardo Porter  (DIERSEN: If there had been more immigration during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, the bad jobs that I got washing dishes, cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, pumping gasoline, delivering mail, working on an automobile assembly line, working as a security guard, selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances, collecting delinquent taxes, and auditing federal agencies would have been given to immigrants instead of to me.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/business/economy/if-immigration-cant-be-stopped-maybe-it-can-be-managed.html
— College Is the Goal. Will These Three Teenagers Get There? – ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS (DIERSEN: Who thinks/thought that you are/were not “college material?”  I should write a book about those who thought that I was not “college material.”  They stressed that neither of my parents attended college, that except for my father, none of my ancestors had earned a high school diploma, and that my mother had never attended high school.)
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/cp/national/college-applications

 

WALL STREET JOIURNAL
— Managing Driving’s Many Distractions  Technology in cars draws more drivers’ eyes off the road – ANNE MARIE CHAKER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/managing-drivings-many-distractions-1477423196

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— College Prices Hit New Record Highs in 2016 – Kim Clark  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress that college expenses were much lower when I earned my master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, my master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, my MBA from Loyola in 1976, and my bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970.)
http://time.com/money/4543839/college-costs-record-2016/

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-men demonize, denigrate, and condemn men.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/10/25/women-gender-equity-170-years/92716982/
— Congress could never control Trump – John J. Pitney Jr.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/10/23/congress-could-never-control-trump-column/92648052/
— The perpetual death of the GOP – Brett McGinness
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/10/26/for-the-record-death-of-the-republican-party-gop-donald-trump-paul-ryan-obamacare-trump-lawsuit/92735012/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Evangelicals demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/10/23/evangelicals-trump-white-conservatives-identity-theft-jim-wallis/92355326/

 

NPR
— What’s More Distracting Than A Noisy Co-Worker? Turns Out, Not Much – Yuki Noguchi  (DIERSEN: When GAO moved into new space in the new 200 West Adams building in downtown Chicago in 1990, I got a quiet office instead of a noisy cube because I had been promoted in 1986 and I got a preferred office because I had earned almost 12 years of federal seniority before I transferred to GAO in 1980.  Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, my envy-filled GAO coworkers were furious about that.)
http://www.npr.org/2016/10/26/498850659/what-s-more-distracting-than-a-noisy-coworker-not-much

 

WORLD SOCIALIST WEBSITE
— Vote “no” on the CPS-CTU concessions contract!
http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2016/10/26/chic-o26.html

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Hillary’s Climate of Hate – Michelle Malkin
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_michelle_malkin/hillary_s_climate_of_hate
— The Ruling Class – John Stossel  (DIERSEN: What do the members of the ruling class in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois think of you?  Do they expect you to pander to them?  Do they expect you to give them money?  Do they expect you to serve as one of their operatives or as one of their dupes?  Who do they glorify and praise?  Who do they demonize, denigrate, and condemn?)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_john_stossel/the_ruling_class

October 25 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Chicago City Council Committee Votes to Remove Trump Street Sign  “When you hit Chicago, Chicago hits back,” Alderman Anthony Beale said – Tom Schuba and Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-city-council-committee-votes-to-remove-trump–398578261.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois has highest number of registered voters since 1970  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-registered-voters-1970-20161025-story.html
— Trump stops holding high-dollar fundraisers that were raising big cash for the GOP – Matea Gold
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-fundraising-20161025-story.html
— Cook County poised to adopt $13 hourly minimum wage affecting suburbs – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-cook-county-minimum-wage-hike-1026-biz-20161025-story.html
— Chicago aldermen make move to remove Trump street sign – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-trump-honorary-sign-met-20161025-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago ‘hits back,’ strips Trump of honorary street designation – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicago-hits-back-strips-trump-of-honorary-street-sign/
— Cher to headline Hillary Clinton Chicago fundraiser – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/cher-to-headline-hillary-clinton-chicago-fundraiser/

— Greens say GOP ploy adds ‘insult,’ but no injury – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-greens-say-gop-ploy-adds-insult-but-no-injury/
— Cook County Democrat boss making a list and checking it twice – Dan Mihalopoulos
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/mihalopoulos-county-dem-boss-making-a-list-and-checking-it-twice/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It ain’t easy being a Chicago political boss these days. Just ask Joe Berrios, the supposed leader of the party that dominates Cook County. Berrios expected each committeeman from Chicago’s 50 wards and the 30 suburban Cook townships to “buy a table” at the county Democratic Party fundraiser on Oct. 13. Some have not done their share, prompting a terse letter from county party headquarters. In an email obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times, a top Berrios aide comes off sounding more like the Nicor collections department than a political boss’ enforcer. “You are receiving this notice because you did not support our 10/13 fundraiser by purchasing any tickets,” wrote Jacob Kaplan, the county Democrats’ executive director. “The Chairman asked all committeemen to support the event by purchasing 10 tickets (at $200 each).” I talked to one committeeman who’s openly bucking Boss Berrios and three others who said they were withholding payment to the party but didn’t want to be publicly identified. Berrios is threatening to out the scofflaws at Friday’s meeting of party brass at the Erie Cafe, a Near North Side restaurant where the chairman’s own political funds have dropped more than $70,000 in the last few years. Kaplan warned the committeemen: “A report on the October fundraiser will be produced at our committeemen pre-election meeting next Friday (10/28) at Erie Cafe. Several committeemen have requested a list of committeemen who have not supported the party’s October fundraiser. If you do not want to be on this list, please reply and let us know how many tickets you will be sending a check into the party for.” Kaplan would not name the committeemen who have not complied with the boss’ fundraising request. Nor would he tell me which of the nice committeemen requested a list of the naughty. “There’s about 15 or so holdouts,” Kaplan said Tuesday. “Some [contributions] may come in by Friday.” Kaplan acknowledged that “it’s not like the old days,” when a Cook County Democratic boss such as Dick Daley could growl an order and every committeeman would heel instantly. “We just ask everybody to contribute something they can afford, even if it’s just one ticket, to share the burden of keeping the party going,” Kaplan said. Many committeemen already paid their share, or even gave much more than what was sought, according to campaign-finance reports. The party reported getting $10,000 from two campaign funds controlled by 14th Ward boss Ed Burke, while John Daley’s 11th Ward Democrats contributed $2,000. In June, the county party organization got $25,000 from Toni Preckwinkle, the County Board president who’s also 4th Ward committeeman and an executive vice chairman of the county Democrats. But 1st Ward Ald. and Committeeman Proco Joe Moreno says he won’t give a dime. He noted that Berrios, Kaplan and other county party officials helped a candidate who tried to unseat him in the committeeman’s race earlier this year. In 2014, Moreno supported a successful challenger against Berrios’ daughter Toni, who had been a state representative. “I have a strong, powerful, progressive ward organization,” Moreno said. “I don’t need to give money to his a– to work against me.” Moreno said he’s considering running against Berrios for the chairman’s day job as county assessor. Another committeeman, who asked not to be identified, said of Berrios, “Why give him money? I don’t understand. He hasn’t done anything for me.” Berrios may manage to placate them. But the only person he really must be sure to please is the true boss — the state party chairman and Illinois House speaker, Mike Madigan. If the fundraising request had come from Madigan, there’s little doubt all 80 committeemen would pull out their checkbooks as quickly as the Erie Cafe’s waiters hustle to serve Berrios.)

DAILY HERALD
— New Glen Ellyn elected officials won’t get paid – Katlyn Smith  (DIERSEN: How much are you paid for what you do?  What do you say to my nasty troubled failed vicious critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am not paid for what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor, a) I am not a reporter or a journalist, b) GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are worthless, and c) I am worthless?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029117/
— Wheaton council decides not to allow for backyard chickens – Jessica Cilella
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029131/
— Foster, Khouri take different stances on national security, guns – Jessica Cilella
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029123/
— DiCianni, Krishnamoorthi compare plans to help working families – Eric Peterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029257/
— Naperville career panelists aim to inspire black students – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029250/

 

WBEZ
— Duckworth, Kirk Vie For Black Vote – Natalie Moore (DIERSEN: What are your demographics?  Which candidates vie for votes from those who share your demographics?)
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/duckworth-kirk-vie-for-black-vote/9d37b7c1-9a23-4a3f-82f5-d54c80e73dec
— Big Donors Creating ‘New Political Landscape’ in Illinois, Group Says – Dan Weissmann
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/big-donors-creating-new-political-landscape-in-illinois-group-says/d889aed2-415d-4867-a4b8-b2d91ee966c6

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Live Thursday: U.S. Senate debate
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161025/live-thursday-us-senate-debate

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Fearing Election Day trouble, some U.S. schools cancel classes – AP  (DIERSEN: Will Democrat teachers tell their students to go to polling places and to harass potential Trump voters?  Just kidding, but not completely.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/fearing-election-day-trouble-some-us-schools-cancel-classes/article_2cade5e6-3af3-58c3-b983-d383d60ab33b.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Poll: Most see a Clinton victory and a fair count ahead  Most say Trump will not accept results, concede – CNN  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who wants a Clinton victory? ANSWER: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/poll-most-see-a-clinton-victory-and-a-fair-count-ahead

 

WJBD
— Clinton Ramps Up Surrogate Operation as Trump’s Withers
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/10/25/clinton-ramps-up-surrogate-operation-as-trumps-withers

 

CHICAGOIST
— Why You Should Definitely Go Vote In Your Local Races, Chicago  (DIERSEN: If Clinton wins, successful Democrat down ballot candidates will help her 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://chicagoist.com/2016/10/25/a_look_at_the_local_races_for_2016.php

 

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Election Day voter registration easier in urban areas than in rural locations – Dawn Geske
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511031834-election-day-voter-registration-easier-in-urban-areas-than-in-rural-locations

 

MEDILL REPORTS
— CITIZENSHIP BACKLOG SILENCES POTENTIAL ILLINOIS VOTERS – Nona Tepper  (DIERSEN: Democrats run America.  Democrats shout at potential Illinois voters that Republicans have caused all their problems, are causing all their problems, and will forever cause all their problems.)
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/citizenship-backlog-silences-potential-illinois-voters/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— EXECUTIVE ORDER EQUIPS ILLINOISANS TO TAKE ON RED TAPE – Madelyn Harwood
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/executive-order-equips-illinoisans-to-take-on-red-tape/

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Huntley High School Students Vote for Trump
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/25/huntley-high-school-students-vote-for-trump/
— Another Republican Precinct Letter
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/24/another-republican-precinct-letter/
— Roskam, McConchie, McSweeney Headline Algonquin Republican Luncheon
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/24/roskam-mcconchie-mcsweeney-headline-algonquin-republican-luncheon/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO CUBS OWNERS INVEST IN CONSERVATIVE CAUSES … FOR THE MOST PART
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/chicago-cubs-owners-invest-in-conservative-causes-.html

 

DAILY SIGNAL
‘Clear Bias’ Against Hiring Veterans Under Obama Administration, Says Former VA Official – Fred Lucas  (DIERSEN: In the federal government, hiring Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, and/or young, has always been the top priority.)
http://dailysignal.com/2016/10/25/clear-bias-against-hiring-veterans-under-obama-administration-says-former-va-official/

 

NEWSMAX
— Obama’s 2013 Golf Trip That Included Tiger Woods Cost $3.6 Million – Jason Devaney
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/barack-obama-golf-tiger-woods-taxpayers/2016/10/25/id/755208/
— Trump Slams Primary Opponents for Not Endorsing Him – Todd Beamon
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/trump-slams-primary-opponents/2016/10/25/id/755271/

 

GOPUSA
— 20K at Trump rally in Tampa yesterday
http://www.gopusa.com/20k-at-trump-rally-in-tampa-yesterday/
— Hillary Clinton’s Daffy idea: Stalking Donald Trump with duck
http://www.gopusa.com/hillary-clintons-daffy-idea-stalking-donald-trump-with-duck/
— Planned Parenthood: Husbands no part in abortion decision
http://www.gopusa.com/pp-husbands-no-part-in-abortion-decision/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— TRUMP: HILLARY PUSHING FOR SOCIALIZED MEDICINE  Slams ‘Obamacare lie’ as rates set to spike – ART MOORE
http://www.wnd.com/2016/10/trump-hillary-pushing-for-socialized-medicine/

 

BREITBART
— Rudy Giuliani: If NeverTrump Conservatives Elect Hillary Clinton, ‘They’re Giving Away the Next 20 to 30 Years’ – JOHN HAYWARD
http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2016/10/25/rudy-giuliani-nevertrump-conservatives-elect-clinton-theyre-giving-away-next-20-30-years/

 

THE BLAZE
— Four teens charged after youth flash mob attacks college students, cop — one even punches police horse in the face – Dave Urbanski
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/25/four-teens-charged-after-youth-flash-mob-attacks-college-students-cop-one-even-punches-police-horse-in-the-face/

 

CAMPUS REFORM
— Free-tuition activists stoked over arrests for blocking Michigan Ave – Amber Athey
http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=8302
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Three University of Chicago students were arrested during another “Moral Mondays” event in May that also targeted Griffin, suggesting he was responsible for the budget crisis in Illinois. “I did this in protest of the budget crisis being inflicted on Illinois by Gov. Rauner, a man financed by billionaire Ken Griffin, who makes $90,000 an hour,” one protester wrote, according to the Maroon. Even though the students expressed disgust with the budget crisis in May, they still demonstrated vehemently in favor of free tuition, claiming students only have to pay for school because billionaires are not paying their “fair share.” One sign at the protest read, “Bruce Rauner, Ken Griffin, and IL tax dodgers: Pay up for free higher ed,” while another said, “Make LaSalle St. pay, not the 99%.” “Griffin paid $300 million for one painting. Wonder how many student artists that could’ve sent to college?)

 

HOT AIR
— Report: Trump campaign all but ends big-money fundraising operations, leaving the RNC in the lurch; Update: Retreat?
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/10/25/report-trump-campaign-ends-big-money-fundraising-operations-leaving-rnc-lurch/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Taxpayer Tab For Obama Trip That Included Golf With Tiger Woods: $3.6 Million – Alex Pappas
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/24/taxpayer-tab-for-obama-trip-that-included-golf-with-tiger-woods-3-6-million/
— Flash Mobs 50-100 Strong Pounce On Random Pedestrians, Cops At Temple University – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/25/flash-mobs-50-100-strong-pounce-on-random-pedestrians-cops-at-temple-university/

 

LIFEZETTE
— A Catholic University Bows to Black Lives Matter  To avoid ‘provoking’ the group, DePaul will not allow its pro-life students to post messages – Deirdre Reilly
http://www.lifezette.com/momzette/catholic-university-bows-black-lives-matter/

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Portland Could Be The First City To Tackle Outrageous CEO Pay  Of course the progressive Oregon city would be a pioneer on this. – Emily Peck
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/portland-oregon-ceo-pay_us_580f6d4ae4b02444efa5520f

 

CBS NEW YORK
— BEYOND TRAGIC: Spike In Immigrants Illegally Crossing Into U.S. Ahead Of Election
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/10/25/immigration-illegal-crossing-election/

 

CNN
— GOP schedules RNC member call as Election Day approaches – Tal Kopan
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/25/politics/republican-committee-rnc-member-call/index.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— The RNC’s suckers and sellouts are helpless to Trump – Kathleen Parker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-rncs-suckers-and-sellouts-are-helpless-to-trump/2016/10/25/0f97abb0-9b01-11e6-b3c9-f662adaa0048_story.html
— Trump will claim the election was stolen. This new poll shows GOP voters may believe him. – Greg Sargent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2016/10/25/trump-will-claim-the-election-was-stolen-this-new-poll-shows-gop-voters-may-believe-him/
— In the federal government, how likely is it that a woman will make more than a man? – Leslie Shapiro and Ted Mellnik
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/national/women-federal-pay/
— For some conservative female pundits, this election has been a nightmare – Kelsey Snell
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/10/25/for-some-conservative-female-pundits-this-election-has-been-a-nightmare/
— Women who want to get ahead should look to the federal government, not corporate America – Lisa Rein  (DIERSEN: To get women to accept job offers, GAO could have female job applicants read every word in every document that was filed in Diersen v. GAO.  SEE: https://gopillinois.com/documents/  Those documents show that GAO gives preference to its Democrat employees who are female, as well as to those who are minority, younger, and/or veteran. )
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/10/25/are-you-a-woman-looking-for-a-top-job-try-the-federal-government/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For every chair occupied by a woman in the corporate C-suite, six are filled by a man. In the federal government, it’s 1 out of every 3. Women are gradually advancing to the highest levels of government, where they now represent 33.7 percent of the leaders known as senior executives. These are the mostly career managers who carry out the mandate of the White House, occupying key roles just below top presidential appointees. In the civilian world, they’re the generals and admirals who run their agencies day-to-day. Women and men have not reached parity in the top ranks of government. But among the 7,187 career senior executives, they’ve reached pay parity, with women getting a slight edge. Their $175,451 average salary is $479 more than men’s.  Women have climbed further than their male counterparts at private companies, where just 16 percent of executives are women, according to an analysis by McKinsey & Company, working with the Partnership for Public Service. The Government Accountability Office, a little-known agency that acts as the government’s fiscal watchdog, has quietly cultivated a culture that has helped women thrive. The result? Women make up 41 percent of the senior executives there, substantially above the government-wide average. The GAO has what’s best described as an unglamorous mission: It audits government programs for Congress to ensure that taxpayers get the most efficient and accountable spending for their money. The audits released this month include titles such as “Agencies Have Sound Procedures for Managing Exchanges but Could Improve Inventory Monitoring” (on nuclear material) and “Guidance Needed for Completing Required Impact Assessments Prior to Presidential Drawdowns” (on security assistance). Arcane as the work is, it gets results: Federal agencies act on about 80 percent of the GAO’s recommendations to improve their operations, even if some guidance takes years to be implemented. Yet the GAO is not just a good place to work (it consistently ranks near the top among midsize agencies in the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government annual rankings) but a good place to work for women. Of the agency’s 121 senior executives, 50 are women, including the general counsel and chief operating officer. “With the wide variety of work we’re doing, you want to have a representative workforce,” Eugene Dodaro, the comptroller general of the United States and GAO head, said in an interview. Government agencies have long prided themselves on helping their employees balance their work and personal lives. The GAO’s approach is more serious than most: day care on site at the Washington headquarters, a student loan repayment program, a generous telework policy — 65 percent of the staff worked from home one day or more per pay period last year — and a flexible relocation policy. When she was hired 26 years ago as an entry-level analyst right out of graduate school, Orice Williams Brown told herself she would do this for a few years until the financial markets, still reeling from a crash, recovered. Her first assignment was to investigate why the Internal Revenue Service was not using interest on municipal bonds that local governments had returned to the federal government. “I was totally hooked,” she recalled. She was promoted to senior executive in 2005, in charge of the team that audits financial markets and community investment. Five years ago, she was made a managing director. “The work is extremely appealing,” Williams Brown, 50, said. “It’s a family-friendly culture. I’ve seen people advance regardless of where they are in their personal life. I’ve seen people promoted who are out on maternity leave.” She said that by having employees work in teams with experts from different disciplines, the GAO puts a premium on collaborative skills and coming to collective decisions. “That’s one of the things women are really socialized to do.” For Susan Poling, the GAO’s stable leadership is a big factor in why she and other women thrive. The agency is not run by a political appointee whose face changes every four years, but by a nonpartisan civil servant who serves a 15-year term. Like many lawyers, Poling found that government gives women opportunities to advance without working the 70-and 80-hour weeks that are essential to making partner at corporate firms. “One of the things I bring is that I’ve been a working mother, and I have other men and women on my staff who are working parents,” she said. When she was hired to the GAO in 1990 from the Department of Education, she worked part time so she could spend more time with her young son. “But they didn’t shunt me over and not give me great things to do,” she said. Today, as a full-time senior executive, Poling supervises 156 lawyers. And at 68, she has no plans to retire anytime soon. “I’m still enjoying myself.”)