November 20 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Walmart locations in Chatham, Austin reopen after being damaged in Chicago civil unrest earlier this year – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/business/chicago-walmarts-reopen-after-civil-unrest-damage/8117905/

CBS2
— Jim Oberweis Calls For ‘Discovery Recount’ Of 14th Congressional District Votes
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/19/jim-oberweis-calls-for-discovery-recount-of-14th-congressional-district-votes-after-projection-that-he-has-lost-to-rep-lauren-underwood/

WGN RADIO
— Rep. Durkin on Speaker Madigan: ‘Never count him out…but he can’t be trusted’
https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-afternoon-news/rep-durkin-on-speaker-madigan-never-count-him-out-but-he-cant-be-trusted/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘Breathtakingly close’ battle for DuPage County auditor race has White winning by just 75 votes – RAFAEL GUERRERO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-county-election-auditor-st-1120-20201120-zltxff7trvhdxfgbmncxyiurwi-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But Grogan says he’s undecided as to whether he’ll seek a recount of the ballots cast in the Nov. 3 election. He must wait until after the numbers are certified Tuesday, Nov. 24, before he can make the request. According to the most recent count, Downers Grove Democrat White had 233,121 votes, or 50.01% of the vote, to Grogan’s 233,046. Grogan, a Republican, is seeking his fourth term. County election judges processed and tabulated an additional 3,292 mail and provisional ballots Tuesday, DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek said in a news release. DuPage County voter turnout was at 75%, with more than 491,000 votes tabulated — 118,000-plus cast on Election Day, 190,000-plus cast at early voting places and nearly 180,000 sent in by mail, she said. Grogan said Thursday he is considering a possible discovery recount, which would look at up to 25% of precincts to determine if there are any irregularities. “I haven’t finalized it yet but honestly, anything dealing with big numbers — whether it’s processing checks here (at the auditor’s office) or counting votes — there’s always an error rate,” he said. . .Gains made by Democrats in DuPage reflect a “political transition” in the historically Republican county, possibly the result of changing demographics or this year a Trump backlash, White said. “(The county auditor race) is not an outlier. It’s part of a pattern that was repeated throughout DuPage County,” he said.)
— Chicago-built Explorer SUV drags down Ford on annual Consumer Reports reliability survey – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-ford-explorer-consumer-reports-unreliable-20201119-mqnzymft2vc4nhjrhb5uelfehe-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Student Excellence Foundation creates new fund for students and families in crisis – Melissa Stehlik (DIERSEN: As Democrats move in, poverty and crime increase. Soon, under the Democrats, everyone will be handing out charity and/or receiving charity.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20201112/student-excellence-foundation-creates-new-fund-for-students-and-families-in-crisis
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The new Essential Needs Fund for Students and Families in Crisis established by the Student Excellence Foundation will help provide multiple resources for students and their families. Historically in Wheaton-Warrenville Unit District 200, 27% of students come from low-income households, and 3,310 students receive a free or reduced lunch every school day. Now with the additional challenges of COVID-19 such as remote learning and employment insecurity, more students and their families are struggling.)

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County clerk resolves 3,400 vote discrepancy between voter turnout number, total ballots cast Difference was due to mail-in ballots that were processed but not yet counted – KELLI DUNCAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/11/19/mchenry-county-clerk-resolves-3-400-vote-discrepancy-between-voter-turnout-number-total-ballots-cast/ajcjxo3/

QUAD CITY TIMES
— GAO: Millions of full-time US workers get government aid – AP (DIERSEN: My father often worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. He often lamented not having a college degree. That helped motivate me to earn a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/report-millions-of-full-time-us-workers-get-government-aid/article_ab8b2a75-dc88-5617-b51b-aeb81709fad7.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Millions of Americans who are working full-time jobs still rely on federal health care and food assistance programs because of low wages, a bipartisan congressional watchdog says. A report from the Government Accountability Office found that about 70% of adult workers participating in Medicaid, which provides health care to low-income Americans, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, are working full time. The report was requested by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, who said its findings show an urgent need to raise the federal minimum wage. “At a time when huge corporations like Walmart and McDonald’s are making billions in profits and giving their CEOs tens of millions of dollars a year, they’re relying on corporate welfare from the federal government by paying their workers starvation wages.,” Sanders said in a statement. “This is morally obscene.” He said it was long past time to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $15.)

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— The Daily Northwestern’s Fall Quarter 2020 Diversity Report (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, everyone is under ever-increasing pressure to get rid of those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, citizens of the United States, non-poor, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Who takes the lead in getting rid of the aforesaid in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county?)
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/11/19/opinion/the-daily-northwesterns-fall-quarter-2020-diversity-report/

PROPUBLICA ILLINOIS
— Inside the Lives of Immigrant Teens Working Dangerous Night Shifts in Suburban Factories. During the day, immigrant teenagers attend high school. At night, they work in factories to pay debts to smugglers and send money to family. The authorities aren’t surprised by child labor. They’re also not doing much about it. – Melissa Sanchez (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs promote illegal immigration.)
https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-the-lives-of-immigrant-teens-working-dangerous-night-shifts-in-suburban-factories

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MADIGAN OPPOSITION HITS CRITICAL MASS AS HIS CONFIDANT, 3 OTHERS CHARGED IN COMED BRIBERY SCANDAL – Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/madigan-opposition-hits-critical-mass-as-his-confidant-3-others-charged-in-comed-bribery-scandal/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WISCONSIN RECOUNT STARTS TODAY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/wisconsin-recount-starts-today-.html
— ILLINOIS BUSINESS, HEALTH GROUPS MOUNT CAMPAIGN TO KEEP PEOPLE HOME ON THANKSGIVING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/illinois-business-health-groups-mount-campaign-to-keep-people-home-on-thanksgiving.html
— THORNER: PATRIOTS MUST STAND WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/thorner-patriots-must-stand-with-president-trump.html
— GARY, INDIANA: A SANCTUARY CITY NO MORE (DIERSEN: I worked in Gary for 2 weeks in 1970. Firestone Stores Chicago District Office hired me in 1970. I asked to be assigned to the Chicago Heights store. My Chicago Heights Firestone Store manager disapproved of my following demographics: Republican, draft avoider, German American, and Missouri Synod Lutheran. He refused to let me start until I passed a probationary period working for the Firestone Store in Gary. After I had worked for him for 7 months, he rudely fired me when I gave him my 2-week notice that I had accepted a job offer from Oldsmobile.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/gary-indiana-a-sanctuary-city-no-more.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado becomes 18th House Democrat to say she won’t vote for Madigan’s reelection
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/20/democratic-rep-eva-dina-delgado-becomes-18th-house-democrat-to-say-she-wont-vote-for-madigans-reelection/
— Rep. Didech becomes 17th House Democrat to call for a new House Speaker (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who ended my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, etc. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/20/rep-didech-becomes-17th-house-democrat-to-call-for-a-new-house-speaker/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump lawyers lay out voter fraud cases in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin –
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/19/trumps-lawyers-challenge-results-pennsylvania-mich/
— Sen. Tammy Duckworth warns of troops in ‘body bags’ due to Trump’s reductions in Iraq, Afghanistan – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/19/tammy-duckworth-warns-of-troops-in-body-bags-due-t/

FOX NEWS
— Rove warns Republicans in Georgia to match Democrats’ get-out-the-vote efforts in all-important Senate runoffs – Caleb Parke (DIERSEN: According to the DuPage County Election Division, 449, or 86% of the 522 registered voters in my precinct voted, the 7th highest percentage of the 130 precincts in DuPage County’s Milton Township. But my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will stress that only 157 (36%) voted for Trump, only 193 (43%) voted for Curran, only 186 (42%) voted for Ives, only 219 (51%) voted for Grant, only 330 (100%) voted for Berlin, only 229 (54%) voted for Kachiroubas, only 236 (55%) voted for Grogan, only 243 (57%) voted for Jorgensen, only 216 (51%) voted for Youngberg, only 229 (54%) voted for Elliott, only 228 (53%) voted for Whelan, only 227 (54%) voted for Felice, only 231 (55%) voted for Walsh, only 226 (54%) voted for O’Toole, and only 221 (52%) voted for McCluskey. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will hint/imply/argue/shout that the aforesaid candidates would have gotten many more votes if the Republican Precinct Committeeman had been a) someone who they manipulated/dominated; b) someone who was minority, female, younger, veteran, moderate, liberal, LGBTQer, drinker, gambler, stoner, dog owner, attractive/handsome, non-overweight, non-diabetic, non-married, non-Protestant, non-German American, non-Trump supporter, non-gun owner, non-draft avoider, non-retired federal employee, and/or if their ancestors had not been in America for a long time; c) someone who rejected the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform; and/or d) someone who was promoted by the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and/or Illinois Republican Party.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-georgia-race-election-republicans-democrats-runoff-karl-rove
— Left’s local referendum wins spotlight causes of larger Dem losses Democrats blame down-ballot woes on the agendas of far-left candidates – Julia Musto (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have shouted at Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who have lost races that me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails caused their losses. Previously, they blamed what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/socialists-local-referendum-wins-highlight-democrats-down-ballot-losses

GOPUSA
— Trump Attorneys Tell Public: We Can Prove Election Was Stolen
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=98133
— Biden To ‘Racist’ Trump Voters: ‘Let’s Heal’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=98072

BREITBART
— Mexican Ambassador: Let’s Restart Mass Migration into U.S. – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/11/19/mexican-ambassador-lets-restart-mass-migration-into-u-s/
— ‘Demographic Changes’ Helping Democrats Turn Georgia Blue – John Binder (DIERSEN: As Democrats invade political jurisdictions, it is increasingly difficult for Republicans to win in those jurisdictions. How much turnover has there been in your county, your county district, your township, your municipality, your municipal district, and your precinct during the last 5, 10, 15, 20, 25+ years, that is, how many hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters have hypocritically moved there to hypocritically take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there? I should write a book about such hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating hypocritical newcomers in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/19/media-analysis-demographic-changes-helping-democrats-turn-georgia-blue/

BLAZE
— ‘You’re a bunch of Socialists’: Lindsey Graham torches far-left lawmakers calling on him to resign Liberals pounced on a claim made against the South Carolina senator, which he vehemently denies – Breck Dumas (DIERSEN: What can you say about your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform; b) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate; c) blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems; and/or d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/ready-youre-a-bunch-of-socialists-lindsey-graham-torches-far-left-lawmakers-calling-on-him-to-resign

ONE NEWS NOW
— Democrats to Big Tech titans: Censor our enemies more! – Steve Jordahl (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Big Tech to censor me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS more.)
https://onenewsnow.com/science-tech/2020/11/19/dems-to-big-tech-titans-censor-our-enemies-more

THE HILL
— Tony Cárdenas casts himself as man to lead DCCC through fire – RAFAEL BERNAL (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my serving as a a) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 and b) Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/526231-tony-cardenas-casts-himself-as-man-to-lead-dccc-through-fire
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Cárdenas, 57, is now running to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), a high-risk position for anyone looking to climb the ranks of House leadership. He’s running against Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), a front-line moderate who’s expected to win his 2020 race, although it hasn’t yet been officially called. Both men have chased higher caucus offices, only to be derailed by extraneous circumstances or electoral defeat.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s legal fight targets Black Americans.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/526810-trumps-legal-fight-targets-black-americans

REUTERS
— Pence goes down to Georgia as Republicans stir turnout in battleground Senate races – Jeff Mason (DIERSEN: According to the DuPage County Election Division, 449, or 86% of the 522 registered voters in my precinct voted, the 7th highest percentage of the 130 precincts in DuPage County’s Milton Township. But my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will stress that only 157 (36%) voted for Trump, only 193 (43%) voted for Curran, only 186 (42%) voted for Ives, only 219 (51%) voted for Grant, only 330 (100%) voted for Berlin, only 229 (54%) voted for Kachiroubas, only 236 (55%) voted for Grogan, only 243 (57%) voted for Jorgensen, only 216 (51%) voted for Youngberg, only 229 (54%) voted for Elliott, only 228 (53%) voted for Whelan, only 227 (54%) voted for Felice, only 231 (55%) voted for Walsh, only 226 (54%) voted for O’Toole, and only 221 (52%) voted for McCluskey. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will hint/imply/argue/shout that the aforesaid candidates would have gotten many more votes if the Republican Precinct Committeeman had been a) someone who they manipulated/dominated; b) someone who was minority, female, younger, veteran, moderate, liberal, LGBTQer, drinker, gambler, stoner, dog owner, attractive/handsome, non-overweight, non-diabetic, non-married, non-Protestant, non-German American, non-Trump supporter, non-gun owner, non-draft avoider, non-retired federal employee, and/or if their ancestors had not been in America for a long time; c) someone who rejected the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform; and/or d) someone who was promoted by the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and/or Illinois Republican Party.)
https://kfgo.com/2020/11/20/pence-goes-down-to-georgia-as-republicans-stir-turnout-in-battleground-senate-races/

NEW YORK TIMES
— A Timeline of the Certification Process That Trump Is Trying to Disrupt Despite Republican efforts to undermine the process, state officials say they fully expect to meet their upcoming deadlines. – Maggie Astor
https://www.nytimes.com/article/us-election-results-trump-biden.html
— FRONT PAGE: Trump Tax Write-Offs Are Ensnared in 2 New York Fraud Investigations. Inquiries into the president and his businesses, one criminal and one civil, are now looking at tax deductions taken on consulting fees. Some of the payments appear to have gone to Ivanka Trump. – Danny Hakim, Mike McIntire, William K. Rashbaum and Ben Protess (DIERSEN: During the 1970s, my Democrat IRS superiors hinted/implied that my travel vouchers and my education deductions were fraudulent.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/nyregion/trump-fraud-investigations-taxes.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Giuliani.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/rudy-giuliani-press-conference-trump-election/2020/11/19/9192f928-2a9d-11eb-92b7-6ef17b3fe3b4_story.html
— In Georgia, get-out-the-vote operations that helped Biden win haven’t stopped – Vanessa Williams and Reis Thebault (DIERSEN: According to the DuPage County Election Division, 449, or 86% of the 522 registered voters in my precinct voted, the 7th highest percentage of the 130 precincts in DuPage County’s Milton Township. But my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will stress that only 157 (36%) voted for Trump, only 193 (43%) voted for Curran, only 186 (42%) voted for Ives, only 219 (51%) voted for Grant, only 330 (100%) voted for Berlin, only 229 (54%) voted for Kachiroubas, only 236 (55%) voted for Grogan, only 243 (57%) voted for Jorgensen, only 216 (51%) voted for Youngberg, only 229 (54%) voted for Elliott, only 228 (53%) voted for Whelan, only 227 (54%) voted for Felice, only 231 (55%) voted for Walsh, only 226 (54%) voted for O’Toole, and only 221 (52%) voted for McCluskey. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will hint/imply/argue/shout that the aforesaid candidates would have gotten many more votes if the Republican Precinct Committeeman had been a) someone who they manipulated/dominated; b) someone who was minority, female, younger, veteran, moderate, liberal, LGBTQer, drinker, gambler, stoner, dog owner, attractive/handsome, non-overweight, non-diabetic, non-married, non-Protestant, non-German American, non-Trump supporter, non-gun owner, non-draft avoider, non-retired federal employee, and/or if their ancestors had not been in America for a long time; c) someone who rejected the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform; and/or d) someone who was promoted by the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and/or Illinois Republican Party.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-georgia-get-out-the-vote-operations-that-helped-biden-win-havent-stopped/2020/11/19/7c10ceac-2851-11eb-8fa2-06e7cbb145c0_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s ugly pattern of attacking urban areas spotlights failure to act like president for all Americans.” Ever-increasingly, Democrats attack individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/11/20/daily-202-trumps-ugly-pattern-attacking-urban-areas-spotlights-failure-act-like-president-all-americans/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want illegals to vote because illegals vote for Democrats.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/11/19/fact-check-claim-voting-noncitizens-2020-election-unverified/6237115002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ activists count on Biden to give them even more power to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ. How successful have LGBTQ activists been in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county in destroying individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that do not promote LGBTQ where you live? I should write a book about how successful LGBTQ activists have had in destroying my precinct, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, and DuPage County.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/11/20/under-biden-lgbtq-rights-more-americans-could-norm/6334516002/
— Poll: Americans take pessimistic view of national divisions, prospects for healing – Matthew Brown (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs are extremely divisive. They divide a) minorities against Whites, b) women against men, c) younger people against older people, d) those who have less money against those who have more money, e) non-Christians against Christians, f) non-Protestants against Protestants, g) non-German Americans against German Americans, h) non-Italian Americans against Italian Americans, i) veterans against non-veterans, j) moderates and liberals against conservatives, k) LGBTQers against heterosexuals, l) non-married people against married people, m) Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs against Republicans, n) non-patriotic people against patriotic people, o) citizens of foreign countries against citizens of America, p) those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, q) non-gun owners against gun owners, r) drinkers against non-drinkers, s) gamblers against non-gamblers, t) pot users against non-pot users, u) etc. against etc.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/19/monmouth-poll-americans-pessimistic-national-divisions/3777071001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Legal Team Claims Broad Conspiracy to Manipulate Election President-elect Joe Biden dismisses unsupported claims by Rudy Giuliani and others as ‘outrageous’ – Deanna Paul and Rebecca Davis O’Brien
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-lawyers-promise-to-step-up-fight-to-overturn-election-results-11605828073
— The Polls Are Dead, Long Live Politics There’s ample evidence they aren’t accurate, yet politicians rely on issue polling for policy making. – Joseph C. Sternberg (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, pollsters say that Americans want government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-polls-are-dead-long-live-politics-11605809242

BLOOMBERG
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ocasio-Cortez Rallies Progressives to Push Biden for Bold Action – Josyana Joshua
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-19/ocasio-cortez-rallies-progressives-to-push-biden-for-bold-action
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Amend the Constitution to prevent another Trump.”
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/ap_news/commentary-amend-the-constitution-to-prevent-another-trump/article_721eb306-5328-5b21-ae44-e39527c1504d.html

PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “To the end, Trump’s presidency is all about him.”
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/2020/11/19/Jonah-Goldberg-To-the-end-Trump-s-presidency-is-all-about-him/stories/202011190023

HERALD BULLETIN
— Election was a referendum on Trump – Jim Bailey (DIERSEN: What percent of those who voted for Democrats did so to punish Trump?)
https://www.heraldbulletin.com/opinion/columns/jim-bailey-column-election-was-a-referendum-on-trump/article_58bd8134-281f-11eb-8578-a70bb11a850c.html

November 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 14,612 new coronavirus cases, 168 deaths; more than 6K hospitalized – Craig Wall, Eric Horng, Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-coronavirus-19-today-restrictions/8097967/
— Mike Madigan confidant and ex-ComEd CEO charged with bribery in lobbying scheme; speaker denies wrongdoing – Diane Pathieu and Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/madigan-denies-wrongdoing-after-confidant-ex-comed-ceo-charged/8089949/

NBC5
— More Than a Dozen Illinois House Democrats Say They Won’t Back Madigan for Speaker, Appearing to Leave Him Short of Votes Needed
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/more-than-a-dozen-illinois-house-democrats-say-they-wont-back-madigan-for-speaker-appearing-to-leave-him-short-of-votes-needed/2375940/

CBS2
— South Suburban Homeowners Have Seen Staggering Property Tax Bill Increases, Officials And Resident Want To Know Why – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/19/south-suburban-homeowners-have-seen-staggering-property-tax-bill-increases-officials-and-resident-want-to-know-why/
— Pritzker Calls On Madigan To ‘Answer Every Last Question’ About ComEd Bribery Scandal After New Indictments Tied To Speaker
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/19/pritzker-calls-on-madigan-to-answer-every-last-question-about-comed-bribery-scandal-after-new-indictments-tied-to-speaker/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Irked Illinois governor to Speaker: End ‘political circus’- AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-governor-to-speaker-end-political-circus

WGN TV
— GOP lawmakers call for Madigan to step down following indictments in ComEd bribery scheme – Julian Crews
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/gop-lawmakers-call-for-madigan-to-step-down-following-indictments-in-comed-bribery-scheme/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Political parties can caucus despite health concerns during pandemic, judges rule – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-township-caucus-complaint-st-1120-20201119-tb4vsddha5bxbdsc6ddwnp3f6i-story.html
— Madigan says alleged ComEd scheme was ‘never made known’ to him | Lightfoot’s budget plan advances, vote could happen next week | Trump summons Michigan lawmakers to Washington
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-the-spin-madigan-pritzker-city-budget-trump-michigan-20201120-rn436rg76vgqjaszztvcbjvpoe-story.html
— What the ComEd scandal means, and what it costs – Editorial (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and even worse things.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-indictments-michael-madigan-comed-corruption-20201119-hdzr4t2awzcu5bqjnddc7wdbfi-story.html
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: When the first lid blew off the ComEd corruption case last summer, federal prosecutors and investigators, along with Internal Revenue Service officials, largely confined their case to the conduct of ComEd the company, the corporate entity, the electricity utility. They exposed how private sector patronage works in the ComEd world: hire certain firms and associates as directed, and the interests of the company writ large within the government sector will get favored treatment.)
— Madigan’s hold on speaker’s post in peril as more Democrats turn away; Pritzker says he should resign if he can’t “answer every last question” about corruption probe – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-illinois-democrats-20201119-nnfoomr55vgf7d6wjurbt7sq2e-story.html
— Illinois Democrats are finally standing up to Madigan. – Eric Zorn
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-madigan-comed-scandal-trump-zorn-20201119-vxp5jw2255dcnootts37cj7y54-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Final nail in ‘The Velvet Hammer’s’ political coffin? Madigan’s record run as speaker could be nearing an end Madigan said he has taken no bribes, adding “I take offense at any notion otherwise.” But three more Democratic House members said they would vote for “a new direction with different leadership,” a move that could deny Madigan the post he’s held for all but two years since 1983. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/11/19/21575357/speaker-michael-madigan-commonwealth-edison-bribery-indictment-reaction-michael-mcclain
— Pot firm tied to fading Illinois political dynasty claims it lost out after state mishandled its application Two partners say the firm is tied to controversial Republican Bill Fawell, who lost his bid for Congress this year and has supported conspiracy theories in the past. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/11/19/21573938/bill-scott-fawell-illinois-pot-lottery-dispensary-republican-lottery

DAILY HERALD
— In Wisconsin, long shot recount may just be prelude to court – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201119/news/311199801/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Survival odds now tilt against Madigan Springfield insiders say the beleaguered speaker—facing allegations the governor calls “unspeakably wrong”—now has an uphill battle to retain his post as head of the Illinois House. Here are the latest signs of his unraveling fortunes. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/survival-odds-now-tilt-against-madigan

HERALD NEWS
— Warren Dorris running for Joliet City Council – BOB OKON (DIERSEN: Questions to ask City Council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/11/19/warren-dorris-running-for-joliet-city-council/alg4ypc/

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— State initiative launched to help Illinoisans expunge marijuana arrests, convictions New Leaf Illinois is a state-funded alliance of 20 nonprofits providing free legal representation – RAYMON TRONCOSO (DIERSEN: What if you had been a pot user? If I had been a pot user, I never would have been able to earn a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. The Post Office would not have hired me in 1966. Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970. Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971. IRS would not have hired me in 1971. GAO would not have hired me in 1980. Using pot shows that you have horrifically bad judgment, that you disrespect the rule of law, and even worse things.)
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/11/19/state-initiative-launched-to-help-illinoisans-expunge-marijuana-arrests-convictions/atgk9po/

RIVER BENDER
— Duckworth, Durbin Help Peters Introduce Bill to Block Trump Order Stripping Federal Employees of Critical Protections (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. They use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and up-or-out to not hire and to get rid of federal employees who Republican, and especially those who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/duckworth-durbin-help-peters-introduce-bill-to-block-trump-order-stripping-federal-employees-of-critical-protections-45934.cfm

ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— Madison County shuts down vote on ‘Blue Lives Matter’ resolution following outcry – Taylor Tiamoyo Harris
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/madison-county-shuts-down-vote-on-blue-lives-matter-resolution-following-outcry/article_7576a7a4-196e-51ed-ad02-e6ba08ff5804.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Administration Labels Movement To Boycott Israel ‘Anti-Semitic’ – COLIN DWYER (DIERSEN: National origin discrimination and religious discrimination are illegal, Nevertheless, my Democrat superiors in the federal government stressed to my supervisors who were Jewish a) that I was 100% German national origin, b) that I was Missouri Synod Lutheran, and c) that I had lived in Crete 1948-1972. I should write a book about the success that they had in forcing my Jewish supervisors to take adverse actions against me.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-administration-labels-movement-boycott-israel-anti-semitic#stream/0

ORLAND PARK PATCH
— Tammy Wendt defeats Dan Patlak and the radical Left. Tammy Wendt easily defeats Dan Patlak in Cook County’s First District election for the Board of Review with a margin of 10,123 votes. – Ray Hanania (DIERSEN: What percent of those who voted for Wendt did so to punish Trump?)
https://patch.com/illinois/orlandpark/tammy-wendt-defeats-dan-patlak-radical-left

CENTER SQUARE
— Rural Illinois residents voted for Trump, against progressive tax – Kevin Bessler (DIERSEN: What are your connections with farming? On my father’s side, my ancestors homesteaded a farm in Crete in 1854 and my grandmother was born on a farm in Crete. On my mother’s side, my ancestors were sharecroppers on a farm in Grant Park on the Indiana border. My mother was born on that farm. I spent many summer days there during the 1950s and early 1960s.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/rural-illinois-residents-voted-for-trump-against-progressive-tax/article_61748e3e-2a8c-11eb-b071-5325517c54d6.html

MCHENRY COUNTRY BLOG
— Slideshow Tribute to County Board Member Chuck Wheeler
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/slideshow-tribute-to-chuck-wheeler/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis on Final Vote Tally and Discovery Recount
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/oberweis111920/
— Madigan Uses Sgt. Schultz Defense: “Never Made Known to Me”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/madigan-on-the-defensive-never-made-known-to-me/
— Shutting Down More of Economy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/shutting-down-more-of-economy/
— Tom Weber on Latest Indictments
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/weber/
— Spring Grove Human Trafficking Arrests
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/human-trafficking-arrests/
— Algonquin Appoints Maggie Auger as Village Clerk
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/auger111920/
— Homeland Security Agent Indicted
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/homeland-security-agent-indicted/
— Dan Ugaste: Resign, Madigan
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/ugaste-resign-madigan/
— Northwest Herald Carriers’ Tips Taken by District Manager
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/northwest-herald-carriers-tips-taken-by-district-manager/
— Time to Run for Office for Boards that Levy Most of Your Property Taxes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/time-to-run-for-office-for-boards-that-levy-most-of-your-property-taxes/
— The Mike Madigan Tee Shirt
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/19/message-of-the-day-a-tee-shirt-275/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MADIGAN’S LEGACY OF CORRUPTION WILL SURVIVE HIS DOWNFALL, UNLESS … – Joe Tabor
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/madigans-legacy-of-corruption-will-survive-his-downfall-unless/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THREE GOP LAWMAKERS RENEW CALL, “MADIGAN MUST GO”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/three-gop-lawmakers-renew-call-madigan-must-go.html
— IL HOUSE SPEAKER RESPONDS TO FEDERAL INDICTMENTS OF MULTIPLE ALLIES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/il-house-speaker-responds-to-federal-indictments-of-multiple-allies-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan again claims no wrongdoing, does not address new defections in statement
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/19/madigan-again-claims-no-wrongdoing-does-not-address-new-defections-in-statement/
— Durkin: “Madigan and his long list of defenders need to be removed from power” (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors removed my mentor who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors removed my mentor who had hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/18/durkin-madigan-and-his-long-list-of-defenders-need-to-be-removed-from-power/
— HDems still resisting HGOP calls to restart investigative committee
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/19/hdems-still-resisting-hgop-calls-to-restart-investigative-committee/
— 742,000 new unemployment claims nationwide – 46,526 in Illinois – State unemployment rate fell 3.6 points to 6.8 percent in October
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/19/742000-new-unemployment-claims-nationwide-46526-in-illinois-state-unemployment-rate-fell-36-points-to-68-percent-in-october/
— 14,612 new confirmed and probable cases, 168 additional deaths, 6,037 hospitalized, 1,192 in ICU, 12 percent case positivity rate, 14 percent test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/19/14612-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-168-additional-deaths-6037-hospitalized-1192-in-icu-12-percent-case-positivity-rate-14-percent-test-positivity-rate/
— “It’s over for the little guy” (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and even worse things.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/19/it%e2%80%99s-over-for-the-little-guy/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Wisconsin recount begins with a partisan fight over recount rules – Zachary Halaschak
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/wisconsin-recount-begins-with-a-partisan-fight-over-recount-rules
— Possible 2024 contenders Chris Christie and Nikki Haley raise cash for Georgia runoffs – David M. Drucker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/possible-2024-contenders-chris-christie-and-nikki-haley-raise-cash-for-georgia-runoffs

GOPUSA
— Are Pandemic Lockdowns A Dry Run For The ‘Climate Crisis’?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=98054
— They Want To Shut You Up – Ben Shapiro
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=98081

BREITBART
— Conservatives Funded by Big Tech Scramble to Defend Industry from Congress – ALLUM BOKHARI (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. All the time and all the money needed to put together and to send out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to post copies of those emails on www.gopillinois.com comes from me.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/11/19/conservatives-funded-by-big-tech-scramble-to-defend-industry-from-congress/

BLAZE
— National Democratic Party official suggests re-education for Trump supporters: ‘How do you deprogram 75 million people?’ Some murky territory here – Sara Taylor (DIERSEN: No matter how hard they try to make me the following, I will never be anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-married people, anti-anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/national-democratic-party-official-deprogram-trump-supporters
— Masks now required inside Pennsylvania homes when members of different households gather Plus those traveling to the state must test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to arrival – DAVE URBANSKI
https://www.theblaze.com/news/masks-required-inside-pennsylvania-homes

CBN NEWS
— Bias on Campus: It’s OK to Call Trump Voters ‘Craven’, ‘Evil’, ‘Terrorists’, but Call Biden Voters ‘Anti-American’ and You’re Out – Kayla Root
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2020/november/bias-on-campus-its-ok-to-call-trump-voters-craven-evil-terrorists-but-call-biden-voters-anti-american-and-youre-out

ONE NEWS NOW
— Wayne County situation a preview of Biden’s America? – Chad Groening
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/11/19/wayne-county-situation-a-preview-of-bidens-america
— GOP sounding alarm, crying foul in GA recount – Billy Davis
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/11/18/gop-sounding-alarm-crying-foul-in-ga-recount

EPOCH TIMES
— Arizona Governor Won’t Accept Election Results Until All Lawsuits Are Settled – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/arizona-governor-wont-accept-election-results-until-all-lawsuits-are-settled_3585098.html

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— The Censorious Left Is Obliterating Free Speech – David Limbaugh
https://www.creators.com/read/david-limbaugh/11/20/the-censorious-left-is-obliterating-free-speech

WASHINGTON POST
— Walmart and McDonald’s have the most workers on food stamps and Medicaid, new study shows – Eli Rosenberg (DIERSEN: One reason why I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old was GAO’s claim that it was “nonpartisan.” I soon learned that claim was false. If I had been a Democrat, my Democrat GAO superiors would not have a) forced me to take a $20,157 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer, b) kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, c) gotten rid of my mentor in 1987, d) given me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, e) failed/refused to promote me beyond GS-13, f) always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and g) forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/11/18/food-stamps-medicaid-mcdonalds-walmart-bernie-sanders/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A sizable number of the recipients of federal aid programs such as Medicaid and food stamps are employed by some of the biggest and more profitable companies in the United States, chief among them Walmart and McDonald’s, according to a new report from Congress’s nonpartisan watchdog. The Government Accountability Office undertook the study at the behest of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to answer questions about the relationship between employers and the federal assistance programs. The report draws on February data from agencies in 11 states that administer Medicaid and the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, or food stamps.)
— The very different view of the election from pro-Trump media – David Weigel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/11/19/trailer-very-different-view-election-pro-trump-media/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Teen gunman Kyle Rittenhouse used coronavirus stimulus money to buy rifle used in Wisconsin shooting – NELSON OLIVEIRA
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-kyle-rittenhouse-used-covid-stimulus-money-to-buy-rifle-kenosha-20201119-mydnun2yafhshcpgtmzr5pfxmq-story.html

November 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 8,922 new coronavirus cases, 140 deaths; Tier 3 restrictions announced by Gov. Pritzker
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-8922-new-covid-19-cases-140-deaths/8063815/
— United States surpasses 250k confirmed COVID-19 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/united-states-surpasses-250k-confirmed-covid-19-deaths/8069630/
— Giuliani returns to the courtroom on behalf of Pres. Trump – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/giuliani-returns-to-the-courtroom-on-trumps-behalf/8065994/

NBC5
— Trump Campaign Requests Partial Wisconsin Recount, Deposits $3 Million to Challenge Biden Victory – Kevin Breuninger
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/trump-campaign-filing-for-partial-wisconsin-recount-deposits-3-million-to-challenge-biden-victory/2374450/
— Illinois Reports 8,922 New Coronavirus Cases, Lifting Statewide Total to Over 600K, and 140 Deaths
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-8922-new-coronavirus-cases-and-140-deaths/2374584/
— The 2020 Election Shows Gen Z’s Voting Power for Years to Come. 65% of young voters voted for President-elect Joe Biden. – Abigail Hess (DIERSEN: To vote for Democrats is to shout that you are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/the-2020-election-shows-gen-zs-voting-power-for-years-to-come/2374680/

CBS2
— President Donald Trump Pursues Recount Of 2 Liberal Wisconsin Counties (DIERSEN: How liberal is your county? How are conservatives treated in your county?)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/18/president-donald-trump-pursues-recount-of-2-liberal-wisconsin-counties/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump campaign files for vote recount in Milwaukee, Dane counties – Jason Calvi
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/president-trump-faces-wednesday-deadline-for-wisconsin-recount
— More uncounted votes found in 2 Georgia counties as election audit nears deadline
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/more-uncounted-votes-found-in-2-georgia-counties-as-election-audit-nears-deadline

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan confidant and ex-ComEd CEO among those charged with bribery. Named in the indictment are Madigan friend Michael McClain, ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and Jay Doherty, the ex-president of the City Club. – Steve Warmbir
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/11/18/21574312/michael-madigan-confidant-michael-mcclain-ex-comed-ceo-among-those-charged-bribery
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The next step is to start ignoring Trump altogether. The man is actively delusional; he’s a textbook case of malignant narcissism.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/18/21574100/gene-lyons-donald-trump

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger says GOP ‘waiting’ for Trump to accept results – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-kinzinger-gop-wait-trump-lightfoot-budget-steve-atlas-spin-20201118-4tyyfngnq5anvjge4aa3jemqmu-story.html
— Illinois Republicans, this could be our moment – BLAINE WILHOUR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-illinois-republicans-wilhour-20201118-ng34knkylzbsjjw3mhmc4vfw2u-story.html
— COVID-19 now third-leading cause of death in Illinois, officials say, as toll surpasses 11,000 – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-deaths-20201118-5xrq3ukizrd37e3mhg6wrvcrzy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— ‘Statistical dead heat’: With 75-vote difference, DuPage auditor race could go to recount – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201118/statistical-dead-heat-with-75-vote-difference-dupage-auditor-race-could-go-to-recount-
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Anything with big numbers, whether it’s processing checks here at the county or counting votes, there is no system that’s perfect,” Grogan said. “There’s always going to be an error rate, and so we’re just going to go and check out and see if there were errors that constitute more than one one-hundredth of a percent, which is what I lost by.” Grogan could request a so-called discovery recount of ballots in up to 25% of the precincts countywide. The partial recount is conducted to help candidates determine if there are enough discrepancies to seek a court order for a complete recount. . .”I read numbers and understand trends, and it was by the end of election night … a statistical dead heat,” Grogan said. Grogan, a licensed CPA and the president of the Illinois Association of County Auditors, said he’s heard from election lawyers and elected officials from around the state offering to help with a recount process. “I’m both gratified for the people that did support me, and I am gratified for having at least the 12 years to serve,” he said. “And if certain stars align in other ways, if I get to continue to serve, that will be another blessing on top of that.” . . . “I had a lot of crossover votes,” he said. “I got substantially more votes than my party’s top of the ticket, so, I mean I think that appeal was real.” Grogan would have until Nov. 30 to request a discovery recount. Newly elected countywide officials are scheduled to take their seats Dec. 1.)
— ‘It means we’re in bad shape’: Illinois surpasses 11,000 COVID-19 deaths, 600,000 infections – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201118/it-means-were-in-bad-shape-illinois-surpasses-11000-covid-19-deaths-600000-infections
— Illinois delegates urge GSA to recognize Biden as president-elect – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201118/illinois-delegates-urge-gsa-to-recognize-biden-as-president-elect
— Court consolidates lawsuits challenging COVID-19 dining ban – SARAH MANSUR
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201118/court-consolidates-lawsuits-challenging-covid-19-dining-ban–
— Democrats see huge gains in Lake County government now that all the votes are counted – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201117/democrats-see-huge-gains-in-lake-county-government-now-that-all-the-votes-are-counted
— A look at Trump’s long-shot legal challenges – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201118/news/311189905/
— In court, Giuliani argues to block Biden win in Pennsylvania – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201117/news/311179966/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Ex-ComEd CEO, Madigan associates indicted In addition to former utility chief Anne Pramaggiore, defendants in the federal bribery case include former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain and former City Club President Jay Doherty. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/ex-comed-ceo-madigan-associates-indicted

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— What’s the hold-up on FOID-card approvals? – Scott Reader
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/scott-reeder-whats-the-hold-up-on-foid-card-approvals/article_6ff65ddc-efd9-5307-92e5-4592caa89266.html

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Republicans win six of the seven Boone County Board seats – Shaquil Manigault
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/2020/11/18/republicans-win-most-boone-county-board-seats/3769871001/

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Final Election Results: 2020 Election in DeKalb County
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/11/02/final-election-results-2020-election-in-dekalb-county/avbpru/
— Pot, betting revenues no match for gaping budget holes – Scott T. Holla
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/11/17/eye-on-illinois-pot-betting-revenues-no-match-for-gaping-budget-holes/abwszb/

WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
— MAILED VOTES BOOST LOCAL DEMOCRATS – Larry Lough
https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2020/11/mailed-votes-boost-local-democrats/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump-friendly Newsmax seeks to cut into Fox’s viewership – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-friendly-newsmax-a-sudden-competitor-to-fox-news/

MEDILL REPORTS
— UIC College of Social Work quashes police abolition discussions as national debate grows – Michael Murney
https://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/uic-college-of-social-work-quashes-police-abolition-discussions-as-national-debate-grows/

WILLIAN J KELLY
— SJ-R Columnist Bernie Schoenburg Terminated After Defamation Suit Threat
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/#sj-r-columnist-bernie-schoenburg-terminated-after-defamation-suit-threat

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Madigan Confidant, Franks’ Maximum Com Ed Contributor, Other Com Ed-Connected Folks Indicted
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/18/madigan-confidant-franks-maximum-com-ed-contributor-other-com-ed-connected-folks-indicted/
— Only One Coronavirus Case at McHenry County Jail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/18/only-one-coronavirus-case-ar-mchenry-county-jail/
— County Board Member Chuck Wheeler Visitation Thursday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/18/chuck-wheeler-visitation-thursday/
— Final McHenry County Vote Results Show No Changes, Republican Mike Buehler Beats Jack Franks by Over 9,000 Votes, Democrats Increase Proportion on County Board to One-Third
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/18/final-mchenry-county-vote-results-show-no-changes-republican-mike-buehler-wins-by-over-9000-votes-democrats-increase-proporation-on-county-board-to-one-third/
— Termination of Chris Krebs and Lauren Underwood Reaction
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/18/krebs111820/
— McHenry Jury Trials Suspended, Remote Orders of Protection Available
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/17/mchenry-jury-trials-suspended-remote-orders-of-protection-available/
— From the Desk of John Lopez: Raja Krishnamoorthi Should be Appointed to a Tammy Duckworth Vacancy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/17/raja111720/
— IL-14: Why the Rush for Jim Oberweis to Concede?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/17/oberweis111720/
— Promise That Jack Franks Did Not Keep
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/17/message-of-the-day-promises/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— PRITZKER IMPOSES NEW COVID MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE FRIDAY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/pritzker-imposes-new-covid-mitigation-requirements-effective-friday-.html
— REP. SOSNOWSKI QUESTIONS PRITZKER’S LATEST COVID MITIGATION RESTRICTIONS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/rep-sosnowski-questions-pritzkers-latest-covid-mitigation-restrictions.html
— BECKMAN: JOE SAYS “COME TOGETHER.” HIS SUPPORTERS BEG TO DIFFER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/beckman-joe-says-come-together-his-supporters-beg-to-differ.html
— REP. BLAINE WILHOUR: ARE ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS READY TO PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP VOTERS DEMAND?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/rep-blaine-wilhour-are-illinois-republicans-ready-to-provide-the-leadership-voters-demand.html

CAPITOL FAX
— McClain, Pramaggiore, Hooker and Doherty indicted by feds
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/18/mcclain-pramaggiore-hooker-and-doherty-indicted-by-feds/
— Illinois COVID-19 death rate in rural counties is now twice as high as metro areas
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/18/illinois-covid-19-death-rate-in-rural-counties-is-now-twice-as-high-as-metro-areas/
— 8,922 new confirmed and probable cases, 140 additional deaths, 5,953 hospitalized, 1,146 in ICU, 11.9 percent case positivity rate, 14.2 percent test positivity rate, Illinois surpasses 11,000 deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/18/8922-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-140-additional-deaths-5953-hospitalized-1146-in-icu-119-percent-case-positivity-rate-142-percent-test-positivity-rate-illinois-surpasses-11000-deaths/
— What are your Thanksgiving gathering plans, if any? (DIERSEN: As usual, I will spend 10+ hours putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email in the morning and in the evening.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/18/question-of-the-day-3176/

EPOCH TIMES
— Georgia Monitor Catches 9,626-Vote Error in Hand Recount – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/georgia-monitor-catches-9626-vote-error-in-hand-recount_3584168.html

THE HILL
— Obama-Trump swing counties largely stuck with the president – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/526557-obama-trump-swing-counties-largely-stuck-with-the-president

NEW YORK TIMES
— New York City to Close Public Schools Again as Virus Cases Rise In a big setback for the city’s recovery, the schools chancellor, Richard Carranza, said the nation’s largest district would return to all-remote learning. – Eliza Shapiro
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/18/nyregion/nyc-schools-covid.html

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ-promoters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/11/michelle-obama-shreds-trump-racist-lies-scathing-instagram-post/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS

— Election information I will be providing the Republican voters in my precinct – Dave Diersen

http://www.gopillinois.com

OFFICEREPUBLICAN CANDIDATEPRECINCT 9%MILTON TOWNSHIP%DUPAGE COUNTY%WON
U.S. President/Vice PresidentDonald Trump/Mike Pence1573626,0803919361140?
U.S. SenateMark Curran19343285894219675941NO
U.S. RepresentativeJeanne Ives1864227554449065644NO
Illinois RepresentativeAmy Grant2195114544553234952YES
DuPage State’s AttorneyRobert Berlin33010049516100351749100YES
DuPage Circuit Court ClerkChristopher Kachiroubas22954336075222941149NO
DuPage County AuditorRobert Grogan23655342475323304650?
DuPage CoronerRichard Jorgensen24357349685423480951YES
DuPage RecorderBabette Holder Youngberg21651323935121890348NO
DuPage County BoardTim Elliott2295431356523826350NO
DuPage Forest Preserve CommissionerTim Whelan2285331140523812350NO
DuPage Circuit Court JudgeAnn Celine Walsh23155340155323350150YES
DuPage Circuit Court JudgeMonique O’Toole22654342115323408951YES
DuPage Circuit Court JudgeJames McCluskey22152321365021849547NO
DuPage Circuit Court JudgeRichard Felice22754335755223266050YES


MILTON TOWNSHIP PRECINCTS WITH OVER 86.00 % turnout:

% TURNOUT   PRECINCT    PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN
87.41               13                   Vacant
87.11               85                   Sara Starke
86.95               75                   Bob Larsen
86.69                 7                   Russell Stock
86.30               99                   John Zaruba
86.21               69                   Vacant
86.02                 9                   Dave Diersen
86.02               39                   Bobby Joe Slinger

WINNERS OF MILTON TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION SLATING:

Milton Township Supervisor
John Monino

Milton Township Clerk
Yadav Nathwani

Milton Township Assessor
Chris LeVan

Milton Highway Commissioner
Gary Muehlfelt

Milton Township Trustees
Jeff Castle
Drew Ellis
Dan Milinko
Joe Soto

November 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 10,631 new coronavirus cases, 72 deaths State passes 9M COVID-19 tests since pandemic began
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-10631-new-covid-19-cases-72-deaths/7985183/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: IL reports $285M wagered on sports bets in September Sports betting has generated about $3 million in tax revenue for Illinois in its first 3 full months (DIERSEN: Government should not promote vices.)
https://abc7chicago.com/finance/il-reports-$285m-in-september-sport-bets/7990988/
— Chicago cannabis sales help avert city layoffs under new 2021 budget agreement (DIERSEN: Government should not promote vices.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/cannabis-sales-to-be-used-to-protect-city-jobs/7960609/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 10,631 New Coronavirus Cases, 72 Additional Deaths Sunday Illinois has now reported over 9 million coronavirus tests
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-10631-new-coronavirus-cases-72-additional-deaths-sunday/2372138/
— What Mandate? Biden’s Agenda Faces a Divided Congress – Lisa Mascaro (DIERSEN: From what I see, in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton, Democrats and RINOs perceive that they have a mandate to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. How soon, if not already, will Democrats and RINOs in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton officially banish the aforesaid?)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/what-mandate-bidens-agenda-faces-a-divided-congress/2372237/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As surging COVID-19 cases collide with Thanksgiving food shopping, city warns of a crackdown on crowds at grocery stores – ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-grocers-holiday-crowds-covid-surge-20201113-2qymtlca3jfyhlrapefphrrgvi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those a) who encourage those who do not speak English to come to America and b) who discourage them from learning English?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-life-coronavirus-english-second-language-spanish-speaking-patients-20201115-qi26k6ixnjejhoe4umnkh6bn3y-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Democratic Party not ready to yank the chair from under Madigan. The 36 men and women who technically have the power to end the party reign of the powerful but beleaguered Southwest Side Democrat are not exactly grabbing pitchforks and storming the castle. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/11/15/21564267/democratic-party-madigan-chairman-leadership-comed-durbin-pritzker-duckworth-election
— Statewide COVID-19 outbreak continues with 10,631 new cases Sunday
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/11/15/21566052/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— ‘Dreamer’ protections to be reinstated by Joe Biden on day one: Incoming Chief of Staff Ron Klain “We’re going to protect the Dreamers on day one,” Klain said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: Democrats illegally encourage illegal immigration because Illegals will vote for Democrats. RINOs illegally encourage illegal immigration because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/11/15/21566075/dreamer-protections-reinstated-president-joe-biden-immigration
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Underwood’s health care message topped Oberweis effort to link her to violence.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/15/21564618/laura-washington-lauren-underwood-jim-oberweis-election-14th-district

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— New faces, same makeup on Illinois Supreme Court – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-new-faces-same-makeup-on-illinois-supreme-court/article_49e91576-31c3-5125-bd40-c9aba4cdf343.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump says ‘ANTIFA SCUM’ attacked supporters at DC rallies
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/video-trump-supporters-attacked-while-leaving-rally-in-dc

NPR ILLINOIS
— Restaurants And Bars Top List Of COVID-19 Exposure Locations In Sangamon County – MARY HANSEN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/restaurants-and-bars-top-list-covid-19-exposure-locations-sangamon-county#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats a) glorify and praise marches that promote the Democrat Party platform and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn marches that promote the Republican Party platform.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/march-without-millions-still-worrying-sign-nation-divided#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Looking at Coronavirus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/15/looking-at-coronavirus/
— Pritzker Offers Pessimistic Five Year Financial Projection
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/14/pritzker-offers-pessimistic-five-year-financial-projection/
— Hubris Shot Down by State Board of Elections
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/14/hubris111420/
— State Republican Party Recognizes Chuck Wheeler as “Republican of the Week”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/14/state-republican-party-recognizes-chuck-wheeler-as-republican-of-the-week/
— Is Abortion the Issue Prying Latinos from Democrats?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/14/is-abortion-the-issue-prying-latinos-from-democrats/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gov. Pritzker Sent State “COVID” Police To Edgar County Friday – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/11/video-gov-pritzker-sent-state-covid-police-to-edgar-county-friday/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Adapt or die’: Republicans embrace ballot harvesting – Seth McLaughlin (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs drag everyone down.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/15/republicans-embrace-ballot-harvesting-michelle-ste/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois reports $285 million in September sport bets – AP (DIERSEN: Government should not promote vices.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/15/illinois-reports-285-million-in-september-sport-be/
— Demand on Biden: Hispanic group insists on Latino quota in his Cabinet – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs insist that the demographics of government and political leaders reflect the demographics of the voters. What percent of those in your precinct, municipal district, municipality, township, county district, county, and Illinois are White, Hispanic, Black, Asian, or other, are male or female, are heterosexual or LGBTQ, are young, middle age, or old, are married or not married, are home owners or renters, have a college degree or do not have a college degree, have a professional certification and/or license or do not have a professional certification or license, are of English, French, German, Greek, Indian, Irish, Italian, Mexican, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Scottish, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss, or other national origin, are employed, self-employed, unemployed, or retired, have dependents or do not have dependents, have health problems or do not have health problems, have financial problems or do not have financial problems, are liberal, moderate, or conservative, are Democrat Libertarian, Green, or Independent, are Trump-supporters or Trump-haters, are Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Islamic, or other religion, have lived in their current residence 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, or 35+ years, have ancestors who have been in America 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170+ years, are in America legally or illegally, are drinkers or not drinker, are gamblers or not gamblers, are pot smokers or not pot smokers, etc.?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/15/demand-biden-hispanic-group-insists-latino-quota-h/

FEDERALIST
— The Media’s Reflex To Blame Trump For Its Own Failures Has Strengthened – Emily Jashinsky (DIERSEN: The Democrat news media exists to elect Democrats and defeat Republicans. Which Republican candidates on the ballot in your precinct lost? On who/what does the Democrat news media blame those losses? The Democrat news media wants the Republican Party to dump voters, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/11/15/the-medias-reflex-to-blame-trump-for-its-own-failures-has-strengthened/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Democrats held Facebook “Troll Party” to harass conservatives on Parler Nothing says “unity” like snark and insults! – Leslie Eastman
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/11/democrats-held-facebook-troll-party-to-harass-conservatives-on-parler/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump lost at the ballot box. His legal challenges aren’t going any better.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-election-legal-challenges/2020/11/14/904fbd04-25e2-11eb-a688-5298ad5d580a_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani claims presidential election will be ‘overturned’ – Ebony Bowden
https://nypost.com/2020/11/15/giuliani-claims-election-will-be-overturned-without-evidence/
— Democratic Socialists endorse 6 candidates in bid to run NYC Council – Carl Campanile (DIERSEN: Which offices will be on the April 6, 2021 ballot in your precinct? Which candidates will run for those offices? What endorsements will those candidates seek?)
https://nypost.com/2020/11/14/democratic-socialists-endorse-6-candidates-for-nyc-council/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Allies Explored Buyout of Newsmax TV as Fox News Alternative – Benjamin Mullin, Juliet Chung, Keach Hagey and Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-allies-explored-buyout-of-newsmax-tv-as-fox-news-alternative-11605464737
— Elon Musk Says He Tested Positive for Covid-19 Long skeptical about virus severity, CEO raises new questions about testing – Robert Wall and Heather Somerville
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-he-tested-both-positive-and-negative-for-covid-19-11605251724

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ, their operatives, and their dupes promote hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/11/nearing-end-donald-trumps-tabloid-presidency-will-america-correct-course/

November 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL on verge of new shutdown, Pritzker warns, as state reports 11,028 new cases, 166 deaths An average of nearly 5K COVID-19 patients were hospitalized across the state last week – Eric Horng and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/health/we-are-at-a-crisis-level-pritzker-warns-/7950068/
— Pro-Trump protesters gather in DC for day of demonstrations – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/live-pro-trump-protesters-gather-in-dc-for-day-of-demonstrations/7955623/
— Hospital workers see COVID-19 patients increase statewide; Naperville hospital hiring nurses, expanding units – Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/health/hospital-workers-overwhelmed-with-covid-19-patients-increase-statewide/7933004/

NBC5
— Parents, Students Rally to Fully Reopen Suburban Schools – Lexi Sutter
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/parents-students-rally-to-fully-reopen-suburban-schools/2371968/

CBS2
— Protesters At Trump Tower Say President Trump Must Accept Election Results
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/14/rally-scheduled-near-trump-tower-saturday-afternoon-could-affect-traffic/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DC police have made 10 arrests so far during ‘Million MAGA March’ – David Matthews
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dc-police-have-arrested-10-people-so-far-during-million-maga-march

WTTW
— Thousands Rally Behind Trump, Believing He Won Race He Lost – AP
https://news.wttw.com/2020/11/14/thousands-rally-behind-trump-believing-he-won-race-he-lost

WGN RADIO
— The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Ex-Trib editorial board editor John McCormick looks at the future of journalism
https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/thechicagoway/the-chicago-way-w-john-kass-ex-trib-editorial-board-editor-john-mccormick-looks-at-the-future-of-journalism/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump supporters rally in D.C. for ‘Million MAGA March’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-rally-washington-dc-20201114-esvjkvw7svekdlo6bxsriokxqy-story.html
— In rural areas with surging COVID-19 cases, masks are rare and concern levels low – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-covid-19-rural-areas-red-states-20201114-o3mydk2av5c3bhm2l6cvblt6x4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois coronavirus storm rages on: 166 more deaths, 11,028 new cases, hospitalizations climbing The state has now logged more new coronavirus cases over the first two weeks of November (about 145,000) than it did over the first four months of the pandemic combined (143,000). – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/11/14/21565099/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-record-resurgence-pritzker-covid-19

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/cannabis-revenue-will-avert-city-layoffs

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry Township sends road district consolidation proposal to April ballot – SAM LOUNSBERRY
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/11/13/mchenry-township-sends-road-district-consolidation-proposal-to-april-ballot/aqi89sm/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 731 COVID-19 cases Saturday, 1 death, region’s positivity rate rises to 15.5% – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/11/14/dupage-county-reports-731-covid-19-cases-saturday-1-death-regions-positivity-rate-rises-to-15-5/arwkxy7/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Firecrackers set off near BLM Plaza after day of Pro-Trump rallies – Kristen Schneider
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/tensions-rise-at-nightfall-after-day-of-pro-trump-rallies

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Supporters Descend On Washington For Events Contesting Biden’s Victory – JASON SLOTKIN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-supporters-descend-washington-events-contesting-bidens-victory#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Biden Wants Census To See Groups that are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti- Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, that is, Biden wants Census to see groups that vote for Democrats.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/biden-wants-census-see-invisible-groups-lgbtq-middle-eastern-north-african#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Supporters Rally To Echo False Claims About Election.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-supporters-rally-echo-false-claims-about-election#stream/0

BLAZE
— New federal lawsuit seeks to throw out 1.2 million votes in Michigan, flipping the state for Trump The lawsuit targets three Democratic strongholds – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/michigan-lawsuit-toss-more-than-one-million-votes

TOWNHALL
— BLM to Biden: ‘We Want Something for Our Vote’ – Chris Talgo (DIERSEN: From what I see, BLMers want Biden to use the federal government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/christalgo/2020/11/14/blm-to-biden-we-want-something-for-our-vote-n2579984

EPOCH TIMES
— Massive Crowds March in DC to Show Support for Trump, Demand Election Integrity – OMID GHOREISHI AND EMEL AKAN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/massive-crowds-of-people-march-in-dc-to-show-support-for-trump-demand-election-integrity_3578923.html
— Wisconsin Voters File Lawsuit to Exclude Over 792,000 Votes in 3 Counties – MIMI NGUYEN LY
https://www.theepochtimes.com/wisconsin-voters-file-lawsuit-to-exclude-over-792000-votes-in-3-counties_3578417.html
— Google Has Power to Shift Millions of Votes Through Targeted Messaging – ELLA KIETLINSKA AND JAN JEKIELEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/google-has-power-to-shift-millions-of-votes-through-targeted-messaging-dr-robert-epstein_3576991.html

CNN
— Angered by Facebook, Twitter, conservatives jump to alternatives – Kaya Yurieff
https://www.wral.com/angered-by-facebook-twitter-conservatives-jump-to-alternatives/19385522/

NEW YORK POST
— Scuffle breaks out between Trump supporters, counter protesters at ‘Million MAGA March’ – Mary Kay Linge
https://nypost.com/2020/11/14/trump-drives-by-supporters-in-dc-rallying-for-recount/

NPR
— Conservatives Flock To Mercer-Funded Parler; Claim Censorship On Facebook And Twitter – Shannon Bond
https://www.npr.org/2020/11/14/934833214/conservatives-flock-to-mercer-funded-parler-claim-censorship-on-facebook-and-twi

BLOOMBERG
— What Big Companies Say About the Harvard Affirmative Action Case – Peter Coye (DIERSEN: Employers and organizations use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of their employees and members who are Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.bloombergquint.com/businessweek/what-big-companies-say-about-the-harvard-affirmative-action-case

November 14 Morning Edition

CBS2
— COVID-19 At ‘Crisis Level’ In Illinois: State Shatters Case Record, With 15,415 New Infections; Hospitalizations And Testing Also Reach New Highs
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/13/covid-19-in-illinois-state-shatters-case-record-with-15415-new-infections-hospitalizations-and-testing-also-reach-new-highs/
— Wait Times Keep Getting Longer For FOID Cards In Illinois – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/13/cbs-2-investigators-big-backlog-on-getting-foid-cards-to-own-firearms-in-illinois/

NBC5
— 96 Illinois Counties Now at ‘Warning Level’ for Coronavirus, Health Officials Say Last week, 75 counties were at a “warning level.” The week before that it was 49.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/96-illinois-counties-now-at-warning-level-for-coronavirus-health-officials-say/2371251/

WGN TV
— The push for reparations: How Evanston is trying to get it done – Gaynor Hall (DIERSEN: Questions to ask City Council candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://wgntv.com/news/cover-story/the-push-for-reparations-how-evanston-is-trying-to-get-it-done/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Every day Trump refuses to get out of the way he puts our country in danger. Every Republican should be calling Trump out. No more coddling the crybaby, giving him time to come around. Our nation’s best interests can’t wait.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/11/13/21563997/joe-biden-administration-transition-gsa-emily-murphy-2020-election-editorial
— Lightfoot’s budget threat to Black Caucus makes her ‘no different than Daley or Rahm,’ alderman says Rookie Ald. Jeanette Taylor (16th) said she was outraged by the threat and told Mayor Lightfoot that she wouldn’t stand for it. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/11/13/21564200/chicago-budget-mayor-lori-lightfoot-threatens-black-caucus-jeanette-taylor
— Former McDonald’s worker sues, alleging retaliation for speaking out about COVID-19 concerns Other McDonald’s workers continue to file complaints about alleged conditions inside certain restaurants. – Elvia Malagón (DIERSEN: In 1997, when I was 49 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors fired me, that is, they forced me to take their early retirement “offer,” because I had spoken out against political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. In 1988, I had become an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my GAO superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. None of my GAO Chicago office coworkers joined me in becoming an active member of the lawsuit because they were “protected” because they were Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran and/or they had “cut a deal” with my GAO superiors.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/11/13/21561057/chicago-coronavirus-pandemic-lawsuit-mcdonalds

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defends joining crowd celebrating Biden-Harris win as COVID-19 cases surge – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-lightfoot-biden-crowd-covid19-20201113-dyb3yfhbxfbqdjemfhrcpyb7pa-story.html
— Gov. Pritzker, let the legislature work with you on COVID-19 surge, tanking economy – DON DEWITTE AND DAN UGASTE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-governor-pritzker-covid-pandemic-legislature-20201113-wglnetklrnfsnhttzzazpbhcs4-story.html
— Secretary Rahm Emanuel? Former Chicago mayor floated for Biden Cabinet spot, but his handling of Laquan McDonald case and ‘Mayor 1%’ rep remain a drag with progressives – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-rahm-emanuel-biden-cabinet-20201114-k3sdltxozjbmjeby6mkoeic67u-story.html
— South suburban Democrats celebrate a win, but GOP may have enthusiasm advantage – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-matteson-election-celebration-st-1115-20201113-jwtcms6aijarrobwtlxnde5noe-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker’s post-‘fair tax’ fiscal choices range from bad to worse Painful tax hikes or service cuts are on the menu. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/pritzkers-post-fair-tax-fiscal-choices-range-bad-worse
— Democracy on the bubble A government that can’t perform isn’t one we need. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/democracy-bubble
— Why is Northwestern flunking 2020? Campus unrest, a tuition flip-flop and large-scale layoffs call into question Morty Schapiro’s leadership. – LYNNE MAREK
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/why-northwestern-flunking-2020

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker unloads on COVID critics – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/subscriber/20201113/pritzker-unloads-on-covid-critics

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Several candidates vie for Civic Betterment Party endorsement in Glen Ellyn – Megann Horstead
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/11/13/several-candidates-vie-for-civic-betterment-party-endorsement-in-glen-ellyn/act0cz3/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Nominees running for Glen Ellyn village president are Mary Loch and Mark Senak. Senak said his desire to become the next village president stems from wanting to give back to the community. He said that having the endorsement of the Civic Betterment Party makes a lot of sense as he seeks to replace Diane McGinley, the current village president. “That process has brought us a number of qualified candidates for trustee and village president,” Senak said. “I respect that process, and I want to be part of it.” Senak said it’s important for the village to continue to provide quality service to residents and community members in the most cost-effective way.)

FOX ILLINOIS
— Washington prepares for pro-Trump rallies
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/washington-prepares-for-pro-trump-rallies

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Legal Avenues Closing As Trump Lawsuits Meet With Defeat Or Dead Ends.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/legal-avenues-closing-trump-lawsuits-meet-defeat-or-dead-ends#stream/0
— Is Trump’s Next Foe Fox News? – DAVID FOLKENFLIK
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/analysis-trumps-next-foe-fox-news#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “As Trump Pushes Election Falsehoods, His Cybersecurity Agency Pushes Back.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-pushes-election-falsehoods-his-cybersecurity-agency-pushes-back#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Top CEOs met to plan response to Trump’s election denial – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/top-ceos-met-to-plan-response-to-trumps-election-denial/

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Obscene Texts Upend Burr Ridge Politics Patch obtains texts by village’s new interim leader. He compares the village’s former leader to female genitalia. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/obscene-texts-upend-burr-ridge-politics

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Mag Mile SSA Would Help Repair Downtown’s ‘Tarnished’ Reputation After Looting, Advocates Say — But Will It Happen? City officials say an “emergency” taxing district is needed to lure weary shoppers back to the city’s most lucrative retail stretch, but local aldermen aren’t on board. – Justin Laurence (DIERSEN: What are your connections with downtown Chicago? I worked in downtown Chicago in 1971 and then 1973-1997. I lived in downtown Chicago part-time 1974-1976 and full-time 1976-1978. I took graduate business, accounting, and finance courses in downtown Chicago 1972-1981 and 1992-1997.)
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/11/13/mag-mile-ssa-would-help-repair-downtowns-tarnished-reputation-after-looting-advocates-say-but-will-it-happen/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Mazzochi believes defeat of governor’s progressive tax plan reflects voters’ lack of trust for Springfield Democrats – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/564911177-mazzochi-believes-defeat-of-governor-s-progressive-tax-plan-reflects-voters-lack-of-trust-for-springfield-democrats
— Grant elated to see governor’s progressive tax fail: ‘He can’t rule as a dictator’ – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/564811809-grant-elated-to-see-governor-s-progressive-tax-fail-he-can-t-rule-as-a-dictator

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— 9 Illinois cities (Peoria, Champaign, Elgin, Aurora, Plainfield, Decatur, Chicago, Joliet and Rockford) among the 50 worst U.S. housing markets
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/564911304-9-illinois-cities-among-the-50-worst-u-s-housing-markets-study-finds

WIREPOINTS
— Updated 5-Year Budget Deficit Estimates From Illinois Governor’s Budget Office – Mark Glennon (DIERSEN: How have you responded to budget deficit estimates? In today’s dollars, since 1997, my income has been $77,604/year (59%) less. In today’s dollars, my GAO salary was $131,532/year, but my Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $54,168/year, or 59% less. My wife and I have responded to this by spending less.)
https://wirepoints.org/updated-5-year-budget-deficit-estimates-from-illinois-governors-budget-office-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS PRESS FOUNDATION
— Support Capitol News (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. All the time and all the money needed to put together and send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening comes from me. In the interest of full disclosure, I have served as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999. Further, I served as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004.)
https://www.newsmatch.org/organizations/illinois-press-foundation-capitol-news-illinois
(FROM THE POSTING: Credible and Unbiased Coverage of Illinois State Government Causes: Community Advocacy, Education, Politics Capitol News Service was born out of discussions that began a few years ago among Illinois Press Foundation Board members about how to address the shrinking press corps at the Statehouse. With media companies closing their Statehouse bureaus and reallocating reporting resources, the number of journalists based in the Capitol has dwindled significantly. The Illinois Press Foundation has created Capitol News Illinois to provide media outlets with state government coverage that news consumers can trust. We believe having an engaged and informed public is essential to our state’s success. So, too, is having a government that’s held accountable by their constituents. Our goal is to increase news consumers’ awareness, interest and participation in state government; to grow the size of the Capitol News Illinois newsroom through additional donations and funding, and to encourage newspapers and media groups in Illinois to devote additional resources to reporting from the Statehouse.)

GOPUSA
— Time To Pay Up? Black Lives Matter Requests A Meeting With Biden And Harris
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97826
— If You Die In Chicago Lightfoot Will Only Allow 10 Mourners At Your Funeral
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97789
— Million Maga March In DC Today!
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97837

DAILY CALLER
— President Trump Puts Rudy Giuliani In Charge Of His Remaining Election Lawsuits – ANDERS HAGSTROM
https://dailycaller.com/2020/11/13/trump-giuliani-lawsuit-election-biden-arizona/

NEWSMAX
— Who Really Owns the Future? Dems or GOP? – Patrick Buchanan (DIERSEN: Who owns the future of your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township, your county district, your county, Illinois, America, and the world? The more ownership that Democrats acquire, the more that poverty and crime increase.)
https://www.newsmax.com/patrickbuchanan/blue-wall-heartland-medicaid/2020/11/13/id/996885/
— Newsmax Breaks Viewership Record After Conservatives Turn Against Fox News Over Election Coverage – DANIEL VILLARREAL
https://www.newsweek.com/newsmax-breaks-viewership-record-after-conservatives-turn-against-fox-news-over-election-coverage-1547420

EPOCH TIMES
— Election Data Team to Call 1.25 Million Voters Over Anomalies in 6 Contested States – CHARLOTTE CUTHBERTSON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/election-data-team-to-call-1-25-million-voters-over-anomalies-in-6-contested-states_3578114.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Illinois’s Proposed ‘Fair Tax’ Gets Its Just Deserts – ADAM SCHUSTER
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/11/873285/

THE HILL
— Obama says idea to run for president requires some ‘megalomania and insanity’ – LAUREN VELLA (DIERSEN: What government and/or political offices have you run for? I never ran for a government office. In 2001, 2002, and 2003, I successfully ran to be a director of the American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. In 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006, I successfully ran to be a member of the Illinois Center Right Steering Committee. In 2004, I unsuccessfully ran to be Treasurer of the Milton Township Republican Organization. In 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011, I successfully ran to be the Chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois. In 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995, I successfully ran to director of the Association of Government Accountants Midwest Chapter.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/525848-obama-says-idea-to-run-for-president-requires-some-megalomania-and-insanity
— Heads roll as Trump launches post-election purge – JONATHAN EASLEY (DIERSEN: When did your head roll? I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc. I should write a book about those who rolled my head and why they did that.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/525916-heads-roll-as-trump-launches-post-election-purge

HUFFINGTON POST
— President Taps Rudy Giuliani To Take Charge Of Trump’s Election Lawsuits – Mary Papenfuss
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/giuliani-election-lawsuits-trump_n_5faf5fd9c5b6d05e86e70be0

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump relies on falsehoods to deny Biden win.”
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/AP-FACT-CHECK-Trump-relies-on-falsehoods-to-deny-15727244.php

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump supporters head to the streets as he pushes false election claims.”
https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-election-int-idUSKBN27U08Z

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use COVID-19 to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/covid-cases-soar-gop-state-lawmakers-keep-fighting-limit-governors-n1247801

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Who Needs a Call From Your Opponent When the Pope Is on the Phone? Joe Biden’s first week as president-elect included conversations with world leaders, a little time at his beach house and paying minimal attention to the president who refuses to concede.” To promote Biden is to flush Catholics down the drain.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/13/us/politics/biden-trump-transition.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the New York Times functions as an arm of the Democrat Party.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/13/technology/election-results-trump-biden
— Once Loyal to Trump, Law Firms Pull Back From His Election Fight – Rachel Abrams, David Enrich and Jessica Silver-Greenberg (DIERSEN: I should write a book a) about lawyers who insisted that I file lawsuits during the 1980s and 1990s, who fled lawsuits for me, but who then dumped me when the defendants refused to settle and b) about the defendants in those lawsuits. I would focus on the aforesaid who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and have done and are doing everything that they can to destroy me.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/13/business/porter-wright-trump-pennsylvania.html

FORBES
— President Trump Called Fox News Too Liberal On Twitter – His Followers Agree – Peter Suciu
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2020/11/13/president-trump-called-fox-news-too-liberal-on-twitter–his-followers-agree/

NEWSWEEK
— Chicago Becomes First Major U.S. City to Reissue COVID Lockdown As Cases Spike 36 Percent – KATHERINE FUNG
https://www.newsweek.com/chicago-becomes-first-major-us-city-reissue-covid-lockdown-cases-spike-36-percent-1547034

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— What Joe Biden Could Learn From Harry Truman About Hiring Republicans Don’t give a cabinet department to a GOP has-been, says a leading free marketer. Pepper the government with a few real but loyal conservatives in advisory, not operational, roles. – Eli Lehrer (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/11/13/what-joe-biden-could-learn-from-harry-truman-about-hiring-republicans/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: America-haters promote hatred against America.
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/11/07/nationalism-is-ascendant-around-the-globe-biden-just-defeated-its-biggest-leader/

PATCH
— Is your community in danger of becoming a news desert? Has your town already become one? Who will save local news? Why not you? (DIERSEN: What if the Wheaton Patch interviewed and reported on all those who have pulled a packet to run for Wheaton City Council? What if the Wheaton Patch asked them the following: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.we-are-patch.com/community-publisher-initiative/

GUARDIAN
— Parler: the social network that’s winning conservative recruits Seen as the hot new app on the right, the Twitter-like platform’s stress on free speech is attracting those banned elsewhere – Kari Paul
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/nov/13/parler-conservative-social-network-free-speech

NATIONAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Lawyers begin dumping Trump as incumbent president’s lawsuits flounder.” (DIERSEN: I should write a book a) about lawyers who insisted that I file lawsuits during the 1980s and 1990s, who fled lawsuits for me, but who then dumped me when the defendants refused to settle and b) about the defendants in those lawsuits. I would focus on the aforesaid who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and have done and are doing everything that they can to destroy me.)
https://www.thenational.scot/news/18871224.lawyers-begin-dumping-trump-incumbent-presidents-lawsuits-flounder/

November 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago COVID-19: Stay-at-Home Advisory issued by Mayor Lori Lightfoot with new restrictions on gatherings, meetings – Diane Pathieu, Stacey Baca and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/-mayor-lightfoot–issues-chicago-covid-19-stay-at-home-advisory-/7889268/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 12,702 new cases, 43 deaths; state on verge of new shutdown, Pritzker warns Gov. Pritzker urges residents to stay home over next 3 weeks, local leaders to enforce COVID-19 restrictions – Diane Pathieu, Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-on-verge-of-another-covid-19-shutdown-pritzker-warns-/7896058/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say that Underwood won.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/underwood-declares-victory-over-oberweis-in-14th-district/7891042/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Karl Rove acknowledges presidential election ‘won’t be overturned’ regardless of Trump lawsuits.”
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/karl-rove-acknowledges-presidential-election-wont-be-overturned/7895098/

WGN TV
— Madigan’s power in question as prominent Democrats push for new leadership – Tahman Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/madigans-power-in-question-as-prominent-democrats-push-for-new-leadership/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say that Underwood won.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lauren-underwood-wins-reelection-jim-oberweis-20201112-opbsvbd55fgcbms2nx6faya7tu-story.html
— Lightfoot issues stay-at-home advisory and imposes limits on weddings, funerals; state breaks record for 3rd day in a row with 12,702 new confirmed and probable cases
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201112-xpz327d5qbb4td2vzndxkrmvrm-story.html
— Life after an iron-grip House speaker? New York found a way; Illinois can too. – DAVID GREISING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-michael-madigan-sheldon-silver-greising-20201112-arzccnvpbffe3h4txlv3n4een4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Republicans in Washington stand behind Trump and his unsupported claims of voter fraud, but a few cracks emerge.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-republicans-transfer-of-power-20201112-pnroppeibjednlkpy7vc5ex6dq-story.html
— Kane County state’s attorney says no citations filed against businesses flouting COVID-19 restrictions – MEGAN JONES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kane-county-states-attorney-covid-19-enforcement-st-1113-20201113-am2rwc3pqbg7nn5vrbkxvoatny-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say that Underwood won.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/11/12/21562895/democrat-lauren-underwood-declared-winner-beats-republican-jim-oberweis-14th-congressional
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump beast draws flies like Jim Oberweis.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/12/21562270/election-2020-congress-illinois-14th-congressional-district-oberweis-underwood-trump
— Trump loyalists hit with new wave of coronavirus after attending election night party at the White House – BLOOMBERG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-corey-lewandowski-covid-positive-20201112-szzvsrnjozdkpkw4bh53s4rtxi-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Billionaire Trump donors Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein have COVID. The Lake Forest couple who run shipping supplies company Uline announced the news in a memo to roughly 7,000 employees Wednesday afternoon. “After all these long months, I thought we’d never get it,” Elizabeth Uihlein wrote. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/billionaire-trump-donors-elizabeth-and-richard-uihlein-have-covid

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges.”
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/11/13/trump-stewing-over-election-loss-silent-as-virus-surges/afix5ix/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Batavia makes plans for recreational marijuana. Council acts after voters favor allowing dispensaries. – MARK FOST
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/11/12/batavia-makes-plans-for-recreational-marijuana/atkhyqt/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating “Journalist Details ‘Potential Mischief’ Of Trump’s Remaining Weeks In Office.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/journalist-details-potential-mischief-trumps-remaining-weeks-office#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Pope promotes an abortion promoter.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/pope-francis-congratulates-biden-who-will-be-2nd-catholic-president#stream/0

MEDILL: REPORTS
— In the wake of an undecided election, Chicagoans gather to ‘Defend Every Vote’ – Allison Schatz
https://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/in-the-wake-of-an-undecided-election-chicagoans-gather-to-defend-every-vote/

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Burr Ridge Official Reprimanded For Fifth Time Trustee’s failure to stand for police officers was one of the reasons for his censure. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/burr-ridge-official-reprimanded-fifth-time

CAPITOL FAX
— 12,702 new confirmed and probable cases, 43 additional deaths, 5,258 hospitalizations, 956 in the ICU, 12.6 percent average case positivity rate, 13.9 percent average test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/12/12702-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-5258-hospitalizations-956-in-the-icu-126-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-139-percent-average-test-positivity-rate/
— Chicago mayor issues “Stay-at-Home Advisory”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/12/chicago-mayor-issues-stay-at-home-advisory/
— For the second week in a row, nearly 10 percent of all new unemployment insurance claims were filed in Illinois
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/12/for-the-second-week-in-a-row-nearly-10-percent-of-all-new-unemployment-insurance-claims-were-filed-in-illinois/
— “Winter is Coming” – Pritzker unloads on local officials: “What will it take to make this real for you? … More people will die because you’ve failed to do your job” – Warns of stay at home order “in the coming days”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/12/winter-is-coming-pritzker-unloads-on-local-officials-what-will-it-take-to-make-this-real-for-you-more-people-will-die-because-youve-failed-to-do-your-job-warns-of-stay-at-home-order-in-the-coming-days/

GOPUSA
— What Would A President Biden Do? He Would Undo Trump’s Gains.
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97719

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— America Needs Nationalism While our exceptional diversity may make unity difficult at times, our unique form of nationalism is the best tool we have to draw our country together. – SETH KAPLAN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/america-needs-nationalism/

BREITBART
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Issues Stay-at-Home Advisory, Asks Residents to Cancel Thanksgiving Plans – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/11/12/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-issues-stay-at-home-advisory-asks-residents-to-cancel-thanksgiving-plans/

BLAZE
— Target reopening looted, ransacked Minneapolis store — but with new focus on catering to black shoppers A goal of Target’s new racial justice committee is to ‘create environments where Black guests feel overtly welcome’ – DAVE URBANSKI
https://www.theblaze.com/news/target-reopening-looted-ransacked-minneapolis-store-with-emphasis-on-serving-black-customers

PATRIOT POST
— The New York Times Misinforms Us Again By claiming that real stories are fake, the Times has once again beclowned itself. – DOUGLAS ANDREWS
https://patriotpost.us/articles/74870-the-new-york-times-misinforms-us-again-2020-11-12

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ activists force LGBTQ appointed/elected officials a) to promote LGBTQ and b) to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/win-all-us-over-220-lgbtq-candidates-celebrate-election-victories-n1247551

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “People across America took to the streets to dance over Biden’s win. Here’s why. Dancing in the street can be a revolutionary act.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/11/12/across-america-people-took-streets-dance-over-bidens-win-heres-why/
— Far-right protesters, counterdemonstrators plan to gather Saturday in D.C. amid pro-Trump rallies – Marissa J. Lang and Peter Hermann
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/maga-dc-protests/2020/11/12/ca7a16fc-2455-11eb-8672-c281c7a2c96e_story.html

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say that Underwood won.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2020-11-12/us-rep-underwood-wins-reelection-in-close-chicago-area-race

RASMUSSEN
— Voters Still See A Divided America, But Lack Confidence That A Trump Defeat Will Help
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/november_2020/voters_still_see_a_divided_america_but_lack_confidence_that_a_trump_defeat_will_help

LONGEVITY LIVE
— The 7 Most Effective Ways of Overcoming Deadline Stress (DIERSEN: What deadlines have you set for yourself? Since 2004, mine include putting out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too.)
https://longevitylive.com/anti-aging-beauty/the-7-most-effective-ways-of-overcoming-deadline-stress/

November 12 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Pritzker Welcomes Biden’s COVID-19 Plan for Masks, Testing Biden promised during the campaign that he would make testing for and tracing the virus free and widespread – John O’connor
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-welcomes-bidens-covid-19-plan-for-masks-testing/2366830/

CBS2
— An Inside Look At The Vote-Counting Process In McHenry County With The 14th Congressional District Race Too Close To Call – Tim McNicholas
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/11/an-inside-look-at-the-vote-counting-process-in-mchenry-county-with-the-14th-congressional-district-race-too-close-to-call/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use hate-filled Trump-hating Obama to promote hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/12/obama-memoir-confronts-role-his-presidency-played-in-republican-obstructionism-and-trumps-rise/

WGN TV
— Restaurant owners say they’re being ‘scapegoated,’ ask Lightfoot to sue state over COVID-19 restrictions – Mike Lowe, Mike Ewing
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/restaurant-owners-say-theyre-being-scapegoated-ask-lightfoot-to-sue-state-over-covid-19-restrictions/

WTTW
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Food Insecurity Still High Amid Pandemic in City, Suburbs and Rural Areas Alike – Nick Blumberg
https://news.wttw.com/2020/11/11/food-insecurity-still-high-amid-pandemic-city-suburbs-and-rural-areas-alike

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Talking unity while playing with fire – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-joe-biden-unity-kass-20201111-umkzhjhwnzcspgcuismqebyvua-story.html
— Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau backing slate to challenge incumbent trustees, clerk – MIKE NOLAN (DIERSEN: In your city, which city council candidates are backed by your mayor?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-orland-park-trustees-slate-st-1111-20201110-dflqov2xwnh4ll74hthp5qmp7e-story.html
— Progressive groups’ wish list for Joe Biden Cabinet starts with Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders – SYDNEY EMBER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-joe-biden-cabinet-picks-20201111-pf2uc54isrbv7f4d5glokxbidm-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Voters seal Lake County’s dive into deep blue waters – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-lake-county-results-st-1112-20201111-g7pmjap7f5ggvdmmhrr4wjekaq-story.html
— Illinois hospitals delay elective surgeries, add beds as COVID-19 cases climb – LISA SCHENCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-hospital-beds-elective-surgeries-glenbrook-20201112-qpd6rgmxkzhorhw2zbnjd7nvl4-story.html
— More than a third of Illinois teachers surveyed said they’ve considered leaving the profession amid COVID-19 stress: ‘I don’t know how much longer I can keep it together’ – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA (DIERSEN: Getting a job in the private sector was the only reason why I earned college degrees, professional certifications, and a professional license according to my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government. I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-illinois-teachers-consider-leaving-profession-20201111-4ytit5koznhe3l5jz5khoafhou-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s denial of defeat creates fantasy MAGA-verse. Here are some election facts to burst his bubble.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-biden-election-fraud-vote-count-ballots-pennsylvania-huppke-20201112-fxvtettbofbrpc2ahcbadxk5b4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Give Republicans a standing ovation for their voter fraud performance.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-glanton-voter-fraud-mail-in-ballots-20201112-2qpm3szjtbfo7by7kxfmk6tzhq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— What do ‘probable’ COVID-19 cases mean to Illinois numbers? – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201112/what-do-probable-covid-19-cases-mean-to-illinois-numbers
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to send your child to a public school is to turn your child into a LGBTQer.
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20201112/constable-deerfield-first-high-school-to-tackle-new-lgbtq-play

DEKALB DAILY JOURNAL
— Adequately providing for veterans is a daily commitment – Scott T. Holland
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/11/10/eye-on-illinois-adequately-providing-for-veterans-is-a-daily-commitment/ac8vnfz/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County Board Democrats ride blue wave in election – Megann Horstead (DIERSEN: As Democrats invade political jurisdictions, it is increasingly difficult for Republicans to win in those jurisdictions. How much turnover has there been in your county, township, and municipality during the last 5, 10, 15, 20, 25+ years, that is, how many hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters have moved into your county, your township, and your municipality to hypocritically take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there? I should write a book about hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating newcomers in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/11/11/dupage-county-board-democrats-ride-blue-wave-in-election/a9q08ay/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We’ve got demographic shifts that are working in our favor,” said Greg Hose, a Democratic Downers Grove commissioner. . .“A lot of people voted Democratic at the top of the ticket, but they changed and came back to Republicans,” Krajewski said, referring to local candidates elsewhere on the ballot. Krajewski is projected to retain his seat on the County Board, according to unofficial results, but his opponent, Gail Cabala-Lowry, garnered about 48% of the vote. Krajewski said his campaign made it a priority to focus on local issues. He added it remains unclear what direction the DuPage County GOP will take in the future to alter messaging. “They may need to do a better job,” Krajewski said. “What we’re seeing – I’ve seen it constantly in my district – I’ve seen a lot of people move out of the state of Illinois.” James Zay, the head of the DuPage County GOP, did not return requests for comment.)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD & NPR ILLINOIS & WGLT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats want to flood America with citizens of foreign countries. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/border-report-tour/border-expert-biden-can-remove-obstacles-to-asylum-citizenship-with-the-stroke-of-a-pen/
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/biden-plans-reopen-america-refugees-after-trump-slashed-admissions#stream/0
https://www.wglt.org/post/immigration-advocate-hopes-reforms-welcoming-under-biden#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Zero evidence of voter fraud in any state.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/zero-evidence-of-voter-fraud-in-any-state-officials-report-to-nyt/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say that Trump’d fraud claims are “baseless.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/georgia-will-conduct-hand-recount-amid-gops-baseless-fraud-claims#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want Biden to redo the 2020 census.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/can-president-elect-biden-redo-2020-census-its-complicated#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump’s rejection of results could hinder Biden transition planning.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trumps-rejection-of-results-could-hinder-biden-transition-planning-experts-say
— OUTSTANDING: Giuliani announces voter fraud lawsuits in 10 states
https://foxillinois.com/news/america-this-week-w-eric-bolling/america-this-week-w-eric-bolling-11-11-2020
— Springfield restaurants worry about new COVID-19 restrictions – Tessa Bentulan
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/springfield-restaurants-worry-about-new-covid-19-restrictions

LAKE FOREST PATCH
— Trump Megadonors Contract Coronavirus, Joining Fellow Billionaire “I thought we’d never get it,” Liz Uihlein, an outspoken critic of COVID-19 restrictions, told Uline employees. “Well, Trump got it.” – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/lakeforest/trump-megadonors-contract-coronavirus-joining-fellow-billionaire

LOYOLA PHOENIX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Joe Biden Won” and asks “Now What?”
http://loyolaphoenix.com/2020/11/joe-biden-won-now-what/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Some Chicago Cops Still Won’t Wear Masks Despite 1,200 COVID Infections — Will A New PSA Actually Help? It’s unclear if any officers have been punished for failing to adhere to the department’s mask mandate. City leaders are launching a mask campaign, but civilians are skeptical it will make a difference. – Bob Chiarito
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/11/11/some-chicago-cops-still-wont-wear-masks-despite-1200-covid-infections-will-a-new-psa-actually-help/

CHICAGO READER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “We survived!” I survived as a a) GAO employee for almost 18 years, b) IRS employee for almost 9 years, c) Firestone Stores employee for almost 2 1/2 years, d) Post Office employee for almost 3 years, e) Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster for 6 years, f) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman for 7 years, g) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member for 8 years, h) Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member for 4 years, and i) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member for 3 years. I should write a book about those in the aforesaid who worked the hardest to get rid of me.)
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/trump-chicago-foxx/Content?oid=84150596

PROPUBLICA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats shout at Blacks, and at everyone else, that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://www.propublica.org/article/disinvested-how-government-and-private-industry-let-the-main-street-of-a-black-neighborhood-crumble

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois state Rep. Tim Butler, R-Springfield, calls for proportional allocation of Illinois’ electoral votes – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/lawmaker-calls-for-proportional-allocation-of-illinois-electoral-votes/article_7c6a8c24-2452-11eb-acd2-4f71e4689f9d.html

CAPITOL FAX
— The hospitalization crisis is back with a vengeance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/12/the-hospitalization-crisis-is-back-with-a-vengeance/
— Pritzker tells leaders of $3.9 billion budget hole in this fiscal year
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/12/pritzker-tells-leaders-of-39-billion-budget-hole-in-this-fiscal-year/

GOPUSA
— When ‘Unity’ Means ‘Shut The Hell Up’ – Ben Shapiro
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97654
— Do Dead People Vote? Check It Out!
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97738
— Election Day Should Not Last Two Months
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97723

NEW AMERICAN
— Here’s the List of Republicans Who Want Us to Believe Biden Is the New POTUS – Luis Miguel (DIERSEN: The list includes Adam Kinzinger.)
https://thenewamerican.com/heres-the-list-of-republicans-who-want-us-to-believe-biden-is-the-new-potus/

BLAZE
— Eventbrite, Facebook, and Mailchimp accused of suppressing ‘March for Trump’ DC rally ‘BigTech is trying to shut down our march’ – Breck Dumas (DIERSEN: I should write a book about efforts since 2000 to suppress Republican events in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/eventbrite-facebook-and-mailchimp-accused-of-suppressing-march-for-trump-dc-rally

DAILY CALLER
— Joe Biden Promised Not To Declare Victory Until Election Is ‘Independently Certified’ – SCOTT MOREFIELD
https://dailycaller.com/2020/11/11/trump-joe-biden-election-declare-victory-independently-certified/

CNS NEWS
— VERY SAD: Nevada Votes to Remove One Man and One Woman Marriage From Its State Constitution – Michael W. Chapman
https://www.cnsnews.com/index.php/blog/michael-w-chapman/nevada-votes-remove-one-man-and-one-woman-marriage-its-state-constitution

LIFE SITE NEWS
— CNN targets GOP Senators who haven’t congratulated Biden for disputed election victory – Michael Haynes
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cnn-target-gop-senators-who-havent-congratulated-biden-for-disputed-election-victory

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Disciplined Campaigns Win Elections – ISAAC SCHORR (DIERSEN: As Democrats invade political jurisdictions, it is increasingly difficult for Republicans to win in those jurisdictions. How much turnover has there been in your county, township, and municipality during the last 5, 10, 15, 20, 25+ years, that is, how many hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters have moved into your county, your township, and your municipality to hypocritically take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there? I should write a book about hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating newcomers in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/11/disciplined-campaigns-win-elections/

EPOCH TIMES
— Giuliani: 650,000 Votes Were Counted Unlawfully in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh – ISABEL VAN BRUGEN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/giuliani-650000-votes-were-counted-unlawfully-in-philadelphia-and-pittsburgh_3575988.html

ROLL CALL
— Record number of House GOP women just one of many ‘firsts’ for 117th Congress – Katherine Tully-McManus
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/11/12/record-number-of-house-gop-women-just-one-of-many-firsts-for-117th-congress/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Why do the media call races in US elections? – ALEXANDRA OLSON and DAVID KOENIG
https://apnews.com/article/why-does-media-call-races-us-elections-20e9b5688aa0b7404648ea74b1c2f4dc

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters glorify and praise “Republicans who have broken with Trump to congratulate Biden.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/republicans-who-have-broken-trump-congratulate-biden-his-win-n1247278
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats want to flood America with citizens of foreign countries. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/dreamers-laud-biden-s-win-remain-vigilant-his-daca-immigration-n1247411

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters crow about their success in getting sports fans to hate Trump. Ever-increasingly, to promote sports is to promote hatred against not only Trump, but to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/sports/football/trump-sports-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump threatens more damage on his way out of office, with complicity from the GOP.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-threatens-more-damage-on-his-way-out-of-office-with-complicity-from-the-gop/2020/11/11/0e5106ae-2444-11eb-a688-5298ad5d580a_story.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters call Trump a “sore loser.”
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-donald-trump-sore-loser-20201111-gpzb45misrhxbl3xne7pp5fwja-story.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Republicans set America up for their ‘vote fraud’ hoax.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/11/11/trump-refuses-concede-and-keeps-pushing-cases-voter-fraud-column/6234793002/
— Tens of thousands left the president option blank, though ‘undervotes’ were down from 2016 – Josh Salman, Matt Wynn, Dinah Voyles Pulver
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/11/11/thousands-who-voted-didnt-choose-president-competitive-states/6244098002/
— What the Democratic Party did wrong Our View: 477 counties Biden won are responsible for 70% of America’s economic output. But all voters heard were ‘defund the police’ and ‘socialism’ – Editorial
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2020/11/11/election-2020-what-democratic-party-did-wrong-editorials-debates/6238972002/
— Corporate Democrats are attacking so-called far-left policies – Bernie Sanders
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2020/11/11/bernie-sanders-dont-blame-so-called-far-left-policies-editorials-debates/6258716002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— How Politics Has Pulled the Country in Different Directions The 2020 election results are just the latest indicator of how Americans have been drifting apart for decades
https://www.wsj.com/graphics/polarized-presidential-elections/
— Résumé Formats to Play Up Your Strengths – Allison Pohle (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, a) because almost always, minorities, females, and/or younger people have less education, less work experience, and/or fewer professional certifications and licenses and b) because employers are under ever-increasing pressure to hire minorities, females, and/or younger people, employers give less and less and less weight to candidates’ education, work experience, and/or professional certifications and licenses.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/resume-formats-to-play-up-your-strengths-11605106649
— Case for Mask Mandate Rests on Bad Data A top scientific journal lowballs the percentage of Americans who are already covering their faces. – Phillip W. Magness
https://www.wsj.com/articles/case-for-mask-mandate-rests-on-bad-data-11605113310
— Democracy Dies in the Open Beijing crushes the remnants of Hong Kong’s autonomy. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democracy-dies-in-the-open-11605136283
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Karl Rove dumps Trump.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-election-result-wont-be-overturned-11605134335

TRI CITY HERALD
— Most say US election was free and fair — but it depends on political party, poll finds – BAILEY ALDRIDGE
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/politics-government/election/article247121139.html

INSIDE HIGHER ED
— Disability as Diversity – Lilah Burke (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, all the GAO employees who my Democrat superiors assigned me to supervise were one or more of the following: disabled, minority, female, veteran, Democrat, and/or those who they wanted to get rid of.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/11/12/could-disability-be-further-included-diversity-efforts

PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY
— Hamilton Township election results – CHARLIE PRITCHARD
https://pressofatlanticcity.com/community/currents_gazettes/hamilton_township/hamilton-township-election-results/article_01667b65-3d76-504d-8955-4885f880f9bf.html

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— The results of the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) township office slating vote Wednesday, November 11, 2020 are below. 83 (99%) of the 84 eligible MTRO members voted. Congratulations to John Monino, Yadav Nathwani, Chris LeVan, Gary Muehlfelt, Dan Milinko, Drew Ellis, Joe Soto, and Jeff Castle. Heidorn emailed the following to MTRO members: “This morning I’d simply like to congratulate John Monino and the entire slate voted on last night. Moreover, I’d like to thank all who participated in the process. I am certain that each and every member of the slate will do an excellent job of guiding Milton Township in the coming term. They have my best wishes. Thank you.” – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

Milton Township Supervisor
Chris Heidorn – 22
John Monino – 60

Milton Township Clerk
Yadav Nathwani – 51
Bobby McNeily -32

Milton Township Assessor
Chris LeVan – 77

Milton Highway Commissioner
Gary Muehlfelt – 68

Milton Township Trustees
Stephanie Linares-Hood – 20
Dan Milinko – 55
Sal Falbo – 22
Drew Ellis – 48
Bob Cherry – 23
Ron Almiron – 8
Dave Molitor – 30
Juanita Margetts – 32
Joe Soto – 38

Jeff Castle – 51

November 11 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RNC COMMITTEEWOMAN DEMETRA DEMONTE DEFENDS TRUMP ON WGN TV
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/demetra-on-wgn-tv.html
— THE DISINFORMATIONISTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/the-disinformationists.html

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 12,657 new cases, 145 deaths; officials warn residents to stay home as much as possible over next 3 weeks Illinois reports deadliest day since May as tighter restrictions begin in 4 suburban counties – Diane Pathieu, Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-warns-residents-to-stay-home-as-covid-19-cases-surge/7858725/
— Georgia’s secretary of state announces full hand recount of the 2020 presidential race The Georgia race is so close that final results may be within the margin for a candidate to request a recount. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/georgia-announces-full-hand-recount-2020-presidential-race/7864164/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker warns of ‘serious,’ ‘painful cuts’ to rightsize state’s finances The governor has called for a meeting of House and Senate leadership because there’s “so much work that needs to be done” on the budget and other areas, like criminal justice reform. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/11/11/21561025/pritzker-illinois-budget-state-finances-house-senate-leadership
— New ideas — and a little more hope — for avoiding city layoffs during the pandemic – Editorial (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO used Republican-led budget cuts to get rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few GAO employees made the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/11/11/21560833/chicago-city-finances-budget-cfl-chicago-federation-labor-lori-lightfoot-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois officials urge residents stay home as COVID-19 deaths spike | Lightfoot says wife wasn’t initially keen on mayoral bid | Chicago unions stand with embattled Madigan – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-madigan-unions-oberweis-underwood-lightfoot-spouse-spin-20201111-q625jpz7h5bbldptyzkrtyp4ga-story.html
— Rep. Lauren Underwood extends slim lead over Republican challenger Jim Oberweis – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-underwood-oberweis-latest-count-20201112-pgh26wrs2bfbhffbum7kyyfh3e-story.html
— Canceling veto session, canceling the work, canceling voters’ best interests – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-veto-session-cancel-20201111-rprkkdthfjf4dfypato6heykw4-story.html
— In last week’s presidential election, Chicago tallied its most votes cast since 1984 – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-voters-board-of-elections-most-since-1984-20201112-zk6k6jnxvnhv7g5o7bhfbksgom-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans who question election results.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201111/5-types-of-misinformation-to-watch-out-for-while-ballots-are-being-counted—and-after
— Leaders seek tougher certification rules for police – RAYMON TRONCOSO (DIERSEN: I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt to 1981.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201111/leaders-seek-tougher-certification-rules-for-police
— Will County votes push Underwood further ahead of Oberweis in reelection bid – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201111/will-county-votes-push-underwood-further-ahead-of-oberweis-in-reelection-bid
— Legislature’s fall veto session canceled in Springfield – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201111/legislatures-fall-veto-session-canceled-in-springfield
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We were able to meet safely in May in an environment that included testing, mask mandates, regular use of hand sanitizer, and more than ample room to practice social distancing,” Rep. Amy Grant, a Wheaton Republican, said in a statement. “No one from the House, Senate or staff contracted COVID-19 during our session in May, so we know staff is capable of putting adequate safety precautions in place. Congress is meeting and there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be.” “I can’t help but wonder if the cancellation has more to do with political unrest within the House Democratic caucus than it has to do with health and safety,” Rep. Steve Reick, a Woodstock Republican, said in a separate statement. “I certainly hope that’s not the case, because it would be a great injustice if Speaker Madigan has placed his political problems ahead of our ability to do the people’s work during a scheduled veto session.”)

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump backs McDaniel for another RNC chair term – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-backs-mcdaniel-for-another-rnc-chair-term

WEEK
— Pritzker upset lawmakers left reforms, budget discussions on the table
https://week.com/2020/11/11/pritzker-upset-lawmakers-left-reforms-budget-discussions-on-the-table/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jack Franks Concedes County Board Chairmanship Election to Republican Mike Buehler
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/jack-franks-concedes-election-to-mike-buehler/
— IL-14 UPDATE: Lauren Underwood Tops 200K Votes to Lead by 4,288 Votes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/il14returns/
–“Stop the Steal” Rally Sunday in Schaumburg
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/stop-the-steal-rally-sunday-in-schaumburg/
— Health Department Seeks Same Fine Ability as Tollway
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/health-department-seeks-same-fine-ability-as-tollway/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Step Aside AOC, There’s a New Youngest Member in the U.S. House – Jenna Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/11/step-aside-aoc-theres-a-new-youngest-member-in-the-u-s-house/

GOPUSA
— No Time For Phony Healing – Michelle Malkin
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97650

DAILY CALLER
— Bernie Sanders: ‘Yes I Would’ Be Biden’s Secretary Of Labor If Asked – CHRISTIAN DATOC
https://dailycaller.com/2020/11/11/bernie-sanders-joe-biden-labor-secretary-video-cnn/

TOWNHALL
— Amid Election Fiasco, Military and Veterans Face Uncertain Future on Veteran’s Day – Julio Rivera
https://townhall.com/columnists/juliorivera/2020/11/11/amid-election-fiasco-military-and-veterans-face-uncertain-future-on-veterans-day-n2579864

EPOCH TIMES
— On the Dangers of ‘Equality’ – William Gairdner (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, because of discrimination against minorities and because of discrimination against females, if I had been a minority or a female, a) UIC, NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT would not have admitted me in 1966, 1969, 1972, 1976, and 1992 respectively, b) the Post Office, Firestone Stores, Oldsmobile, IRS, and GAO would not have offered me jobs in 1966, 1970, 1971, 1971, and 1980 respectively, c) I would not have passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt in 1979 and 1981 respectively, d) IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and GAO would not have promoted me in 1986, and e) I would not have become a licensed CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, or Forensic Accountant in 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997 respectively.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/on-the-dangers-of-equality_3555409.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ focus on destroying those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/11/biden-equality-act-passage-challenge-republican-senate/6242748002/

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— How Vote By Mail Saved Democracy and Defeated Trump – Paul Glastris
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/11/11/how-vote-by-mail-saved-democracy-and-defeated-trump/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Decided Their Vote Over A Month Ago, Worry About Voter Fraud
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/most_decided_their_vote_over_a_month_ago_worry_about_voter_fraud

November 11 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: Tier 2 restrictions in effect in 4 suburban counties; IL reports 12,623 new cases, 79 deaths DuPage, Kane, Kankakee and Will counties see Tier 2 restrictions – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/health/tier-2-restrictions-in-effect-in-4-suburban-counties;-il-reports-12623-new-covid-19-case/7858725/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Experts say peak of autumn surge is nowhere in sight as Illinois reports 12,623 new COVID-19 cases
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/11/11/21560275/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Another autopsy? Time for both parties to examine themselves – CLARENCE PAGE (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, Independents and Independent plants, and RINOs want the Republican Party a) to dump voters who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, gun owners, non-poor, non-drinkers, non-gamblers, non-stoners, non-veterans, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and b) to pander to voters who are Trump-haters, moderate, liberal, non-patriotic, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, citizens of foreign countries, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-married, non-gun owners, poor, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, veterans, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-biden-trump-autopsy-mccollell-page-20201110-nwbie33avfhypjsdudf36wsy3a-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters and men-haters say “Black women and Latinas are poised to start a political revolution without white women.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-trump-women-voters-20201111-rmuaw5q4gvgyfbt4fxbqpmbcpi-story.html

NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— LA Times to pay $3M to settle journalist discrimination case (DIERSEN: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with evidence that my Democrat GAO superiors paid their employees who had similar education, similar work experience, and/or similar professional certifications and licenses and were minority and/or female far more than they paid their employees who were White and/or male.)
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/la-times-to-pay-3m-to-settle-journalist-discrimination-case/article_e101ec71-19a6-5693-b383-b68414bb7fcc.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Some big, early shifts on immigration expected under Biden – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Citizens of foreign countries who want to immigrate to Americans should be advised that Democrats will force them to serve as soldiers in their war against Republicans.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/some-big-early-shifts-on-immigration-expected-under-biden

NPR ILLINOIS
— Senate Republicans Continue Backing Trump’s Refusal To Concede The Election – CLAUDIA GRISALES & ASMA KHALID
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/senate-republicans-continue-backing-trumps-refusal-concede-election#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Pompeo Fuels Administration’s Baseless Claims Of Election Fraud.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/pompeo-fuels-administrations-baseless-claims-election-fraud#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Barr tells Justice Department to probe election fraud claims if they exist – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/barr-tells-justice-department-to-probe-election-fraud-claims-if-they-exist/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “GOP lets Trump fight election for weeks despite Biden’s win.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/mcconnell-says-electoral-college-will-determine-president/
— Indigenous Peoples’ Day or Columbus Day? Bloomington council will decide next meeting – Munashe Kwangwari III (DIERSEN: How long have your ancestors been in America? Ever-increasingly, if you are a Republican, Democrats blame your ancestors for the problems that indigenous people had. If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that my ancestors homesteaded a farm in Crete in 1854.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/indigenous-peoples-day-or-columbus-day-bloomington-council-will-decide-next-meeting/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The council instead voting to table the discussions, passing the ordinance to city staff who will work to create a new resolution. The idea came from council member Jenn Carrillo who says instead of celebrating Columbus local business leaders should encourage the community to learn the history of native Americans and grieve at how they were treated. She says this is not meant to deny someone a day of pride but rather begin reparations for actions she says still have affects today. “When we lift up Columbus’s history,” Carrillo said. “We are lifting up a history of colonialism, genocide and white supremacy. That has no place in our world in 2020.” Several community members spoke during public comment against Carrillo’s decision. Many believe renaming the day is seen as a way of reversing history. “Don’t listen to these people guilt you about Columbus,” said Becky Swan to the council. “That was 300 years ago, this is Bloomington, this is today, what are you going to do in 2020.”)

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— See Video Of Burr Ridge’s Heated Exchanges Trustee tries to read controversial text messages from the village’s assistant administrator. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/see-video-burr-ridges-heated-exchanges
— Controversial Texts Dog New Burr Ridge Leader Trustees pick an interim administrator during turmoil at Village Hall. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/controversial-texts-dog-new-burr-ridge-leader

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Chicago’s Homeless Population Was Already On The Rise Before The Pandemic. Now, City Scrambles To Plan For Next Wave When the statewide eviction moratorium is lifted, city officials expect to be grappling with another wave of homelessness. One alderman said the city needs to marshal “additional resources” to tackle the problem. – Justin Laurence
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/11/10/chicagos-homeless-population-was-already-on-the-rise-before-the-pandemic-now-city-scrambles-to-plan-for-next-wave/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Republicans are fuming that the Illinois Supreme Court has replaced Justice Thomas Kilbride, who lost his retention race last week, with a Democratic ally, saying the judicial maneuver is a slap in the face to voters. Justices voted 6-0 to name Appellate Judge Robert Carter to the bench as a placeholder until an election is held in two years. Carter is 74 and says he won’t run. “This is an outrageous decision,” Jon Zahm, who heads the Vote No for Kilbride committee, posted on Facebook. “The voters made clear they did not want politics as usual on the Supreme Court, as they voted an end to the 4-3 Democrat stranglehold on blocking important issues like fair maps, pension reform, lawsuit reform, and term limits.” Zahm said the three Republican justices “should have voted no and left the seat unfilled until the next election.” The hand-wringing over Kilbride’s replacement comes after Zahm and other Republicans waged a fierce battle to remake the highest court. They say Kilbride is beholden to Madigan and they point to an opinion he wrote that removed a referendum on the 2016 ballot that would have taken away Madigan’s power on redistricting. The House speaker donated $550,000 to Kilbride’s campaign to stay on the bench — he won 56 percent of the vote but needed 60 percent to keep his seat. Former 3rd District Appellate Court Judge Kent Slater, a Republican, told the Tribune’s Ray Long that Carter had been Kilbride’s choice to hold an appointed seat on the appellate for several years. “It’s like the Supreme Court’s patronage,” Slater said. – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/11/11/supreme-maneuver-edly-allen-out-veto-session-canceled-il-14-still-undecided-rinehart-wins-490870
— OCTOBER 13, 2020 FLASHBACK: A group of Democratic south suburban mayors and elected officials have filed suit against the Democratic Bloom Township committeeman, Lori Wilcox, because of her plan to hold an in-person, candidate slating caucus in December rather than an open, spring primary for the 2021 municipal and township elections. Given the caucus typically draws 300 to 400 people in the same room, such a meeting would violate the governor’s executive order on large gatherings. The mayors group is concerned about a “super spreader event” if Wilcox’s planned candidate slating caucus moves forward. The emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction filed by the Del Galdo Law Group will be heard Wednesday in Cook County Circuit Court. Wilcox told Playbook she had not yet seen the lawsuit and declined to comment. – Shia Kapos (DIERSEN: What is the status of this?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/10/13/politics-of-scotus-hearings-illinois-gop-teeters-griffins-donations-new-ads-for-durbin-foxx-490582

STATE OF ILLINOIS
— TOWNSHIP CAUCUS GUIDE FOR 2021 (DIERSEN: Given COVID-19 restrictions, how will your township conduct its December 1, 2020 caucus?)
https://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionOperations/PDF/2021ElectionCalendar.pdf
https://www.toi.org/Resources/68832451-8c0f-4ca7-b59f-49b90c302841/2021%20Township%20Caucus%20Guide.pdf
— Township Code. (60 ILCS 1/Art. 45 heading) ARTICLE 45. NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR TOWNSHIP OFFICE
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=006000010HArt%2E+45&ActID=770&ChapterID=13&SeqStart=17000000&SeqEnd=18300000

MC HENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14 UPDATE: Lauren Underwood Lead More than Triples to 3,524 Votes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/10/il14returns/
— Nov. 10, 2020, Count Shows Mike Buehler Leading Jack Franks by 9,095 Votes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/10/nov-10-2020-count-shows-mike-buehler-leading-jack-franks-by-9095-votes/
— IL-14/IL-06: Sean Casten Tweets His True Feelings About Jim Oberweis
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/10/casten111020/
— From the Desk of John Lopez: Calling Elections and Conclusions
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/10/lopez111020/
— Change in County Board Results from Election Night Shows Democratic Women Picking Up Three Seats, Dems Now Have 1/3 of County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/no-change-in-county-board-results-from-election-night-democratic-women-pick-up-three-seats/
— Political Newspaper Ads – 50 Years Ago and Now
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/message-of-the-day-political-newspaper-ads/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Statement to Determine Legal Votes in Election Outcome
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/10/oberweis111020/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Pro-Family Alliance and the Thomas More Society raise questions over proposed rule to require teachers in Illinois to promote progressive views – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. To get promoted beyond GS-13 at GAO, you have to promote the Democrat Party platform big time. To get promoted beyond GS-12 at IRS, you have to promote the Democrat Party platform big time.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/group-raises-questions-over-proposed-rule-to-require-teachers-in-illinois-to-promote-progressive-views

BREITBART
— These Celebrities Mocked Ben Carson After He Tested Positive for Coronavirus – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/11/10/these-celebrities-mocked-ben-carson-after-he-tested-positive-for-coronavirus/

EPOCH TIMES
— Pompeo: ‘There Will Be a Smooth Transition to a Second Trump Administration’ – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/pompeo-there-will-be-a-smooth-transition-to-a-second-trump-administration_3573845.html

THE HILL
— Sullivan wins reelection in Alaska, giving Republicans 50 seats in Senate – TAL AXELROD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/523484-sullivan-wins-reelection-in-alaska-senate-race

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you break with Trump, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters glorify and praise you.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/republicans-who-have-broken-trump-congratulate-biden-his-win-n1247278

NEW YORK TIMES
— As Biden Plans Transition, Republicans Decline to Recognize His Election Former President George W. Bush and a handful of other Republicans congratulated the president-elect, but most party leaders stayed quiet or urged President Trump to fight. – Luke Broadwater
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/08/us/politics/republicans-trump-concede-election.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump Uses Government Power to Fight Results as Biden Dismisses His Refusal to Concede President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. called President Trump’s actions since Election Day ‘an embarrassment.’ Election officials across the country said there was no evidence that fraud or other irregularities played a role in the outcome of the presidential race.”
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/10/us/joe-biden-trump
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The Republican Party Is Attacking Democracy.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/10/opinion/trump-election-concede.html
— FRONT PAGE: Black Voters Went for Biden. Now They Hope He’ll Deliver. – John Eligon and Audra D. S. Burch (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government acted like their Democrat employees who were minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted them to get rid of their Republican employees who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders in Republican organizations act like they want to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non/veteran.)
People at an Atlanta bar watched President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. address the nation on Saturday.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/us/joe-biden-black-voters.html

WASHINGTON POST
— McConnell backs Trump’s legal challenges; Biden urges Americans to wear masks to protect against the coronavirus – Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner and Paulina Firozi
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/11/09/biden-trump-election-live-updates/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Biden Counties Account for 70% of U.S. GDP – Aaron Zitner (DIERSEN: What percent of the GDP is generated by Democrats? What percent of the GDP is generated by Republicans? The Democrat Party a) paints Democrats as being poor and b) paints Republicans as being rich. How much turnover has there been in your county during the last 5, 10, 15, 20, 25+ years, that is, how many hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters have moved into your county to hypocritically take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there? I should write a book about hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters in Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County.)
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/latest-updates-biden-trump-election-2020/card/32vHNFTTc2xxNr7NITHY
(FROM THE ARTICLE: America’s political divisions are also economic divisions – and they are widening. That’s one message that comes through in the visual story-telling from our graphics team, published today, which shows how Republicans and Democrats are increasingly divided by the education levels, racial diversity and the amount of urban or rural character to their communities. Now, the Brookings Institution adds to the finding of a growing divide between metropolitan and non-metropolitan America. Joe Biden last week won 16% of the nation’s counties, but those counties account for 70% of nation’s economic activity, Brookings analysts report. By contrast, President Trump won 84% of counties, accounting for less than 30% of GDP. Their work shows an increasing divide between a high-output, Democratic-leaning part of the nation and a lower-output, Republican-leaning set of communities. In 2016, Brookings analysts found, Democrat Hillary Clinton won counties accounting for 64% of economic output, compared with Mr. Biden’s 70% share. Mr. Trump in 2016 won counties accounting for 36% of economic output, compared with his share of under 30% this year. That finding adds new data to a trend that the Journal also documented last year, showing that the two parties, in many ways, live in two different economies.)
— M.B.A. Applications Are Up Because the Job Market Is Down – Patrick Thomas (DIERSEN: IRS hired me as a GS-7 (currently $47,965/year) Revenue Officer in 1971 when I was 22 years old. IRS’s employee manual encouraged Revenue Officers to take graduate business, accounting, and law courses. I started taking graduate business courses at Loyola in 1972 and earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I started taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul in 1976 and earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/applications-to-u-s-business-schools-rise-for-first-time-in-five-years-11605034179
— Blacks and Latinos for Trump – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/blacks-and-latinos-for-trump-11605048999