November 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— TRUMP IN 1ST POST-ELECTION INTERVIEW SAYS HE’S WILLING TO DEPORT MILLIONS – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/trump-in-1st-post-election-interview-says-hes-willing-to-deport-millions/1605149/
— TRUMP NAMES PRIEBUS, BANNON TO SENIOR WHITE HOUSE ROLES – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-names-priebus-bannon-to-senior-white-house-roles/1605228/
— PRECAUTIONS UNDERWAY FOR MORE TRUMP PROTESTS IN CHICAGO – Laura Podesta
http://abc7chicago.com/news/precautions-underway-for-more-trump-protests-in-chicago/1604910/

 

NBC5
— Women Donate to Planned Parenthood in Mike Pence’s Name
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/women-donate-to-planned-parenthood-in-mike-pences-name-401016205.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump plans to deport or imprison up to 3 million, as Emanuel promises Chicago will remain sanctuary  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs shout that illegals take only the bad jobs that Americans shun, like the ones I took doing yard work, delivering newspapers, washing dishes, cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, pumping gasoline, delivering mail, working on an automobile assembly line, working as a security guard, selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances, collecting delinquent taxes, and auditing federal agencies.  Democrats and RINOs could stress that none of my critics/opponents, their operatives, or their dupes would ever stoop to taking the aforesaid bad jobs.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint themselves as being “above it all.”)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/217301509-story
— Trump now has access to nation’s most valuable intelligence
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/217267661-story

 

WGN RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps continue to promote Pat Brady.
http://wgnradio.com/2016/11/13/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson-full-show-111316/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— It’s official: The chief of Breitbart News is headed to the West Wing – Aaron Blake
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-stephen-bannon-breitbart-senior-trump-advisor-20161113-story.html
— Donald Trump plans to immediately deport 2 to 3 million undocumented immigrants – Amy B. Wang
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-deport-immigrants-60-minutes-20161113-story.html
— Chicago nursing home fined after residents overdose on heroin – David Jackson and Gary Marx
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-continental-nursing-met-20161113-story.html
— Pastors try to help make sense of Donald Trump’s election – Matthew Walberg and Dawn Rhodes  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat Party.  The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-religious.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-church-sermons-post-election-20161113-story.html
— Anti-Trump protests continue in New York, LA, Philadelphia –
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-anti-trump-protests-20161113-story.html
— To understand Trump’s win, get off the highway – Ron Grossman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-clinton-loss-missed-signs-grossman-20161113-story.html
— Trump victory is part of a worldwide populist moment – Griff Witte, Emily Rauhala, Dom Phillips
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-worldwide-populist-moment-20161113-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan passes on meeting with Rauner, other leaders – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/madigan-passes-on-meeting-with-rauner-other-leaders/
— Trump taps RNC’s Priebus chief of staff; Bannon chief strategist – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-taps-rncs-priebus-chief-of-staff-bannon-chief-strategist/
— Trump retreats from promise to tap special prosecutor for Clinton – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-retreats-from-promise-to-tap-special-prosecutor-for-clinton/
— Up to 6 weeks of training for new police oversight agency jobs – Fran Spielman and Frank Main  (DIERSEN: Back in 1971 when IRS hired me as a GS-7 (currently $43,915/year) Revenue Officer, all new hires got 6 months of classroom and on-the-job training.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/4-to-6-weeks-of-training-for-new-police-oversight-agency-jobs/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois Senate leader to attend Rauner meeting – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/illinois-senate-leader-to-attend-rauner-meeting/article_919fef4a-ff91-5e10-bffb-ed5ad657c0e8.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Medical marijuana use grows slow, steady in Illinois – AP  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161113/medical-marijuana-use-grows-slow-steady-in-illinois

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Anti-Trump protests stretch into fifth day  Protester: ‘This is a huge loss’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/antitrump-protests-stretch-into-fifth-day
— Conway: Trump considering ‘special session’ to repeal Obamacare  Says special session would be held on Inauguration Day – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/conway-trump-considering-special-session-to-repeal-obamacare

 

WAND
— Immigrants demonstrate against Trump – AP
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33697813/the-latest-immigrants-demonstrate-against-trump

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan won’t attend leaders meeting – Cullerton asks for delay until Tuesday
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/13/madigan-wont-attend-leaders-meeting/

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump Dumps Christie Over Bridge-gate: ‘Stupid Thug Had to Go’
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/trump-dumps-christ-post/2016/11/13/id/758606/
— Gingrich on Draining Swamp: ‘Swing For the Fences’ – Sandy Fitzgerald
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/newt-gingrich-trump-aggressive-first-year/2016/11/13/id/758632/

 

THE BLAZE
— Sen. Ben Sasse in new op-ed: Rooting for Trump’s failure is rooting for America’s failure – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/13/sen-ben-sasse-in-new-op-ed-rooting-for-trumps-failure-is-rooting-for-americas-failure/
— ‘Suck it up, buttercup!’: Iowa lawmaker proposes bill punishing schools coddling anti-Trump students – Mike Opelka
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/12/suck-it-up-buttercup-iowa-lawmaker-proposes-bill-punishing-schools-coddling-anti-trump-students/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Anti-Trump Protests Funded By Left-Wing ‘Charity’ – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/11/anti-trump-protests-funded-by-left-wing-charity/
— Students Demand Expulsions For Classmates Celebrating Trump Victory – Blake Neff
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/11/students-demand-expulsions-for-classmates-celebrating-trump-victory/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— THE SHOCKING INTOLERANCE OF ANTI-TRUMP LIBERALS – Katie
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/11/11/the-shocking-intolerance-of-anti-trump-liberals/

 

ABC NEWS
— GOP President-Elect Donald Trump Says Same-Sex Marriage Is “Settled” Law – BENJAMIN SIEGEL
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gop-president-elect-donald-trump-sex-marriage-settled/story?id=43513067

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump pits establishment against populism at the top of his White House team – Katie Zezima
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-pits-establishment-against-populism-at-the-top-of-his-white-house-team/2016/11/13/0ec346ee-a9e4-11e6-a31b-4b6397e625d0_story.html
— Trump’s huge transition will start with his tight inner circle – Marc Fisher  (DIERSEN: Who is in your “inner circle?”  Whose “inner circles” are you in?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-style/2016/11/10/138bbd8a-a761-11e6-ba59-a7d93165c6d4_story.html
— Reaction to a Hitler exhibit shows how nervous Germans still are about the Nazis – Stephanie Kirchner and Anthony Faiola  (DIERSEN: Many, if not most of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-German-American.  They paint themselves  and those who share their national origin as being superior.  What if from the beginning I had pretended to be Swedish-American?  While all my ancestors immigrated from what is now Germany to northeast Illinois during the 1840s and 1850s, according to DNA Ancestry at http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/reaction-to-a-hitler-exhibit-shows-how-nervous-germans-still-are-about-the-nazis/2016/11/08/f29bb186-a1d7-11e6-8864-6f892cad0865_story.html
— Many in Washington region turn to church for answers, hope with Trump administration – Michael Alison Chandler and Paul Duggan  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat Party.  The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-religious.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/many-in-washington-region-turn-to-church-for-answers-hope-with-trump-administration/2016/11/13/847c2be6-a9ce-11e6-a31b-4b6397e625d0_story.html

 

USA TODAY
— Trump: No ‘big’ vacations, no salary as president – David M Jackson
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/11/13/donald-trump-60-minutes-vacation-salary/93778704/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— RNC Chair Priebus Is Named Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff  Stephen Bannon to serve as chief strategist and senior counselor to the president – MICHAEL C. BENDER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/leading-contender-for-donald-trump-s-chief-of-staff-is-rnc-chairman-reince-priebus-1479069597

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Protests against Donald Trump enters fifth straight day in NYC, other cities – DANNY LEWIS and GINGER ADAMS OTIS
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/manhattan/protests-donald-trump-enters-straight-day-nyc-article-1.2871597
— Donald Trump wants to deport at least 2 million illegal immigrants who are criminals, but softens on border wall – ADAM EDELMAN
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/trump-ryan-discuss-plans-immigration-article-1.2871490

 

INDIANAPOLIS STAR
— 7 arrests made during anti-Trump rally in Indy – Kaitlin L Lange
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/11/12/more-than-500-attend-anti-trump-rally-indy/93734148/

 

ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
— Immigrants demonstrate against Trump as protests continue – AP
https://www.abqjournal.com/888197/immigrants-demonstrate-against-trump-as-protests-continue.html

November 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— MAN BEATEN ON WEST SIDE WHILE ONLOOKERS YELL, ‘DON’T VOTE FOR TRUMP’ SPEAKS OUT – Jessica D’Onofrio and Will Jones
http://abc7chicago.com/news/man-beaten-on-west-side-speaks-out-about-attack/1602968/
— DUCKWORTH, KIRK HAVE LUNCH AT MANNY’S DELI
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/duckworth-kirk-have-lunch-at-mannys-deli/1602944/

 

NBC5
— Gov. Rauner Made Over $176 Million in 2015  Gov. Bruce Rauner released his 2015 tax returns Friday, reporting more than $176 million in taxable income. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Gov-Rauner-Made-176-million-2015-taxes-400857901.html
— ‘We Know What it Feels Like to Be Seen as ‘The Other”: Ald. Pawar Writes Letter to Constituents After Election  Ald. Ameya Pawar sent a letter to constituents Thursday slamming President-elect Donald Trump’s divisive campaign rhetoric and speculating on how his presidency could affect refugees, immigrants and minorities. – Tom Schuba  (DIERSEN: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors LOOK DOWN ON THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German-American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Ald-Pawar-There-is-So-Much-I-Dont-Understand-About-Trumps-Election-400848731.html

 

CBS2
— Duckworth And Kirk Come Together At A Summit, Show Civility – Derrick Blakely
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/11/duckworth-and-kirk-come-together-at-a-summit-show-civility/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— North Central College post-election ‘March in Solidarity’ draws 300 – Suzanne Baker  (DIERSEN: Based on this report, it seems like many if not most of these protestors are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-solidarity-march-st-1113-20161111-story.html
— Few Illinoisans will have clout with new president; Democrats out in cold – Rick Pearson, Bill Ruthhart and Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-trump-illinois-winners-losers-met-1113-20161111-story.html
— Illinois GOP near back of line for Trump administration jobs- Kim Janssen   (DIERSEN: If you wanted a position in the Trump Administration, what would you stress?  I would stress a) that I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels (currently $92,632-$120,427); b) that I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels (currently $77,899-$88,286); c) that I passed the CPA examination and the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt; d) that I am a licensed CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant; e) that I have a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, an MBA from Loyola, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, and a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT; and f) that I served on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter for 13 years.  I would stress that I know a lot about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.  I would stress that I know a lot about those in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Glen Ellyn, and in Wheaton who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would stress that I would be highly qualified to serve on a committee that would assess the qualifications of those from Illinois who seek positions in the Trump Administration.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-gidwitz-trump-team-1113-chicago-inc-20161111-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Nobody expected that Illinois politicos would be at the front of the line for jobs in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. But when even his top fundraiser in the state, businessman Ron Gidwitz, says it, you know the lines of communication between Chicago and the White House are likely to be slim. “We’ve got a lot of very qualified people, and I think it’s a little early to say,” said Gidwitz, 71. “But we were not on the top-producing team.” It was no surprise that the state went heavily for Hillary Clinton in Tuesday’s election. Given that and the fact he was disavowed by U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and steadfastly ignored by Gov. Bruce Rauner, not a single Illinoisan is on Trump’s transition team, which will be led by vice-president elect Mike Pence. Gidwitz said he’s yet to speak with Trump since the election and that he doesn’t expect Trump to visit Chicago before the inauguration. “Why would he?,” he asked, adding that the City Council has done itself no favors by stripping Trump of his honorary plaza when “the city has serious budget and crime problems it should be dealing with.” Illinois Republican Party chairman and Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider agreed that the state’s vote on Tuesday likely didn’t help Illinois Republicans’ cause but said he expected that “President-elect Trump will pick the best people for the job, regardless of where they come from.” Like Gidwitz, he declined to name any potential Illinois candidates for cabinet posts in Trump’s administration, though he said the state had a “deep bench” of talent.)
— Gov. Rauner declares $188 million in state taxable income for 2015 – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rauner-taxes-met-20161111-story.html
— Even after GOP victory, Rauner still avoids saying ‘Donald Trump’ – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rauner-trump-1112-20161111-story.html
— Cullerton and Rauner, be the adults in Springfield — speaker a lost cause – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-cullerton-rauner-madigan-illinois-compromise-edit-1114-md-20161111-story.html
— Western Illinois county reveals the Land of Lincoln’s two states in election results – Ted Gregory
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-henry-county-switch-to-trump-met-20161111-story.html
— Black Lives Matter group protests over racist scrawls at Warren Township High School – Frank S. Abderholden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-black-lives-matter-protest-warren-high-school-st-1112-20161111-story.html
— Trump and the media ‘failure’ – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-trump-media-failure-misjudge-perspec-1114-md-20161111-column.html
— Hillary Clinton lost because she’s Hillary Clinton – Heather Wilhelm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-clinton-delusional-glass-ceiling-perspec-1111-md-20161110-story.html
— Skipping work? Ask yourself: How sick am I? – Editorial  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, virtually all my Democrat coworkers and subordinates used far more sick days than I did.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-sick-day-teachers-workplace-illinois-edit-1114-md-20161111-story.html
— A series of strategic mistakes likely sealed Hillary Clinton’s fate – Abby Phillip, John Wagner, Anne Gearan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-hillary-clinton-mistakes-20161111-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner urged to take a stand against Trump sanctuary city threat – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries want Rauner to be an anti-Trump?  ANSWER: Those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rauner-urged-to-take-a-stand-against-trump-sanctuary-city-threat/
— Rauner makes rare mention of Trump, predicts good relationship
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rauner-makes-rare-mention-of-trump-predicts-good-relationship/
— Bruce Rauner made $176 million, paid $50 million in taxes in 2015 – Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/bruce-rauner-made-176-million-paid-50-million-in-taxes-in-2015/
— Top cop says he’ll meet monthly with Black Lives Matter Youth – Rummana Hussain
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/top-cop-says-hell-meet-monthly-with-black-lives-matter-youth/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage election panel imposes restrictions on its attorneys – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161111/news/161119714/
— Will Trump and Clinton divide families at Thanksgiving? – AP (DIERSEN: On the right side of the table will be those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German-American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE WILL BE THOSE WHO ARE anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161111/news/311119913/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Dem spin aside, Rauner won this round against Madigan – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161111/NEWS02/161119953/dem-spin-aside-rauner-won-this-round-against-madigan
— Rauner releases tax returns – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161111/NEWS02/161119959/rauner-releases-tax-returns
— Grubhub stock falls after CEO’s Trump memo ignites firestorm – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers post signs that say “No Protestants Wanted, No Conservatives Wanted, No Republicans Wanted, No Americans Wanted, No Whites Wanted, No Males Wanted, No Older People Wanted, No Rich People Wanted, No Gun Owners Wanted, No German-Americans Wanted, No Draft Avoiders Wanted, and/or No One Whose Ancestors Have Been In America For A Long Time Wanted?”)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161111/BLOGS11/161119963/grubhub-stock-down-after-ceos-trump-memo-ignites-firestorm

 

WTTW
— Gov. Bruce Rauner Earned $188 Million in 2015
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/11/11/gov-bruce-rauner-earned-188-million-2015

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Outrage and fear fuel continuing anti-Trump protests – AP (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps fuel “outrage and fear.”)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/outrage-and-fear-fuel-continuing-anti-trump-protests/article_871faafd-2fea-51ff-9baa-6cd176175fd4.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS NOW
— LGBT leader speaks out about Donald Trump’s election – Jessica Cook  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, you are viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned.)
http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/LGBT-leader-speaks-out-about-Donald-Trumps-election-400892451.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— People Magazine faces backlash after publishing Trump cover  Readers threaten to boycott magazine – Chloe Melas
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/people-magazine-faces-backlash-after-publishing-trump-cover

 

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you imply/say that you are a Trump supporter, and if you say or do anything that is racist, sexist, bigoted, etc., anti-Trumps will paint you as being a typical Trump supporter.
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33689986/schools-report-racially-charged-incidents-after-election

 

WGLT
— Gov. Rauner’s Income Triples In 2015 – TONY ARNOLD
http://wglt.org/post/gov-rauners-income-triples-2015#stream/0

 

WAND
— Governor Rauner, UIS Students Donate Time and Service to New Veteran’s Home on Friday – Ed Cross (DIERSEN: What do you donate your time and your money to?  I donate my time and my money to putting together and sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails each and every morning and each and every evening, that is, to filling a tremendous government/political information gap in Illinois.)
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33690379/governor-rauner-uis-students-donate-time-and-service-to-new-veterans-home-on-friday

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Rauner noncommital on UI proposal – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-11-11/rauner-noncommital-ui-proposal.html

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Gov. Rauner optimistic that he can work with legislative leaders
http://ilnews.org/10891/10891/

 

CHICAGO ARGUS
— Rauner differs self from Trump on tax-return tactic – Gregory Tejeda
http://chicagoargus.blogspot.com/2016/11/extra-rauner-differs-self-from-trump-on.html

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— We MUST Engage in a Republican Civil War! – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2016/11/11/must-engage-republican-civil-war/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Michael Moore says Trump voters not racist: ‘They twice voted for a man’ named Hussein – Jessica Chasmar
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/11/michael-moore-says-trump-voters-not-racist-they-tw/

 

FOX NEWS INSIDER
— Moore: Trump Voters Aren’t Racists, Many Voted for Barack Hussein Obama
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/11/11/moore-trump-voters-arent-racist-many-voted-barack-hussein-obama
— Sanders: Losing White Working Class to Trump an ‘Embarrassment’ for Dems  Calls on Dems to take on the “billionaire class.” (DIERSEN: One could argue that you are not rich unless your net worth is at least $1 billion.  How many billionaires are there in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/11/10/sanders-losing-white-working-class-voters-trump-embarrassment-dems
— O’Reilly: Violent Anti-Trump Protesters ‘Want Our System Destroyed’
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/11/10/bill-oreilly-talking-points-memo-anti-donald-trump-protests

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— Stephanopoulos Frets to RNC Chair: ‘Rise in Racist Acts’ Since Trump Win – Kyle Drennen (DIERSEN: If you imply/say that you are a Trump supporter, and if you say or do anything that is racist, sexist, bigoted, etc., anti-Trumps will paint you as being a typical Trump supporter.)
http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kyle-drennen/2016/11/11/stephanopoulos-frets-rnc-chair-rise-racist-acts-trump-win

 

GOPUSA
— Pence returns to Indiana triumphant after election  (DIERSEN: The northwest of Indiana drags Indiana down far less than northeast corner of Illinois drags Illinois down.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=17043
— Police: Muslim student fabricated assault by Trump supporters
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=17062
— So, what is the media going to do about their ethics problems? (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the paid media acts as an arm of the Democrat Party.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=17008
— Trump’s win is a blow to globalization  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who promote bad free trade deals harm America.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=17002
— Leftist Agitators Riot against Decision of Voters in Portland
http://www.gopusa.com/leftist-agitators-riot-against-decision-of-voters-in-portland/

 

NEWSMAX
— Illegal Immigrants Who Gave Obama Admin. Info Could Face Deportation by Trump – Theodore Bunker
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/immigrants-obama-administration-information/2016/11/11/id/758481/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Yet Another Journalist Calls For Trump’s Death – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/11/yet-another-journalist-calls-for-trumps-death/
— All The Money Obama Borrowed From Taxpayers, In One Chart – Thomas Phippen
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/11/all-the-money-obama-borrowed-from-taxpayers-in-one-chart/

 

BREITBART
— Arizona’s Missing Election Results Prove Early and Mail-in Voting a Bad Idea – KEN KLUKOWSKI
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/11/11/arizonas-missing-election-results-prove-early-mail-voting-bad-idea/
— Dear Liberals: Not Everyone Riots After Political Setbacks, Just You – JOHN HAYWARD
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/11/11/op-ed-dear-liberals-no-not-everyone-riots-election-losses-just/

 

THE BLAZE
— Newt Gingrich: #NeverTrump conservatives are ‘whiny, sniveling, negative cowards’ – Kate Scanlon
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/11/newt-gingrich-nevertrump-conservatives-are-whiny-sniveling-negative-cowards/

 

THE HILL
— Trump’s candidacy and win didn’t tarnish the Republican brand – SCOTT MCLEAN
http://origin-nyi.thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/campaign/305555-trumps-candidacy-and-win-didnt-tarnish-the-republican-brand
— Exiting Reid takes sharp shots at Trump on way out – JORDAIN CARNEY
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/305547-reid-trumps-election-emboldened-the-forces-of-hate-and-bigotry
— Shattered dreams in Clintonworld – AMIE PARNES
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/305604-shattered-dreams-in-clintonworld

 

AOL NEWS
— Donald Trump’s Muslim ban is back up on his website
http://www.aol.com/article/news/2016/11/11/donald-trump-s-muslim-ban-is-back-up-on-his-website/21604038/

 

ABC NEWS
— Anti-Trump Protests Continue for a 3rd Night in New York City – JULIA JACOBO
http://abcnews.go.com/US/anti-trump-protests-continue-3rd-night-york-city/story?id=43479936

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Vice President-Elect Pence to Take Over Trump Transition Effort – MICHAEL D. SHEAR, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/us/politics/trump-cabinet.html
— The Women Who Helped Donald Trump to Victory – SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/us/politics/the-women-who-helped-donald-trump-to-victory.html
— We Have a Retirement Savings Problem. Politicians Can Help. – RON LIEBER  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are filled with envy and have always been furious that my wife and I have saved lots of money for our retirement.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that we would have little or no retirement income or savings if I had not avoided the draft and/or if we had children.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/your-money/retirement-savings-problem-politicians-can-help.html

 

ABC NEW YORK
— DONALD TRUMP PROTESTERS FLOOD STREETS AGAIN; 185 ARRESTED IN LOS ANGELES – AP  (DIERSEN: How many dollars per hour are the Democrats paying these protestors?)
http://abc7ny.com/politics/trump-protesters-flood-streets-again;-185-arrested-in-la/1602292/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Michael Moore says he wants to head an Occupy-like movement against Donald Trump – Steven Zeitchik  (DIERSEN: As Moore and everyone else knows, those who are against Trump are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-michael-moore-interview-donald-trump-election-20161111-story.html

 

WLWT
— Trump names Ohio GOP maverick Ken Blackwell a transition leader
http://www.wlwt.com/article/trump-names-ohio-gop-maverick-ken-blackwell-a-transition-leader/8271728

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Donald Trump Shuffles Transition Team, Making Mike Pence Chairman  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie removed as transition chairman on Friday – MICHAEL C. BENDER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-shuffles-transition-team-making-mike-pence-chairman-1478890592
— The Places That Made Trump President  Rust Belt counties facing declines in manufacturing, shrinking populations, rising immigration and fraying social fabric moved heavily toward Donald Trump and his message of national restoration – Bob Davis and John W. Miller  (DIERSEN: Clinton voters could care less about, if not despise, those in counties harmed by “declines in manufacturing, shrinking populations, rising immigration and fraying social fabric.”)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-places-that-made-trump-president-1478902160
— Lock the Door! Your Boomer Parents Have Decided to Downsize  Recent retirees, sitting on a mountain of heirlooms, are forcing their Gen X and Millennial children to inherit treasured china settings, porcelain figurines and gaudy lamps; ‘they should want it—but they don’t.’ – JENNIFER LEVITZ
http://www.wsj.com/articles/lock-the-door-your-boomer-parents-have-decided-to-downsize-1478882973
— Schools Ramping Up Opioid Abuse Program (DIERSEN: I have never used an illegal drug and I never will.  Thanks to my outstanding parents and to my hometown Crete, no one has ever tied to get me to use illegal drugs.)
http://www.wsj.com/video/schools-ramping-up-opioid-abuse-program/27DD73BB-529F-4216-B27C-72C00860CCE9.html

 

FORBES
— After Trump’s Election, Americans React With Tweets–And Donations – Madeline Berg
http://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2016/11/11/after-trumps-election-americans-react-with-tweets-and-donations/#5aa6b837283c

 

USA TODAY
— Anti-Trump protesters pour into the streets for a third day – Melanie Eversley
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/11/11/anti-trump-protesters-pour-into-streets-third-day/93668008/

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Nationwide anti-Trump protests show no sign of letting up – Reuters
http://www.businessinsider.com/anti-trump-protests-nationwide-united-states-2016-11

 

WILX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you imply/say that you are a Trump supporter, and if you say or do anything that is racist, sexist, bigoted, etc., anti-Trumps will paint you as being a typical Trump supporter.
http://www.wilx.com/content/news/Whites-Only-sign-found-in-girls-bathroom-400814681.html

 

NEW YORKER
— DEFIANCE AND ANXIETY AMONG UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH IN TRUMP’S AMERICA – Dana Goodyear (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who promotes “undocumented youth?”  ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/defiance-and-anxiety-among-undocumented-youth-in-trumps-america

 

DAILY REPUBLICAN
— Dear Candidates: Here’s what girls and young women think – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at “girls and young women” that Republicans are racists, sexists, bigots, and worse things.)
http://www.dailyrepublicannews.com/news/20161111/dear-candidates-heres-what-girls-and-young-women-think

 

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you imply/say that you are a Trump supporter, and if you say or do anything that is racist, sexist, bigoted, etc., anti-Trumps will paint you as being a typical Trump supporter.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/11/11/students-many-colleges-reporting-ethnic-or-racial-harassment-election-day

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— There is a Precedent for Trump’s Governmentwide Hiring Freeze – Eric Katz  (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency was almost always under a hiring and/or a promotion freeze.)
http://www.govexec.com/management/2016/11/trumps-hiring-freeze-possible-comes-major-pitfalls/133071/

 

GUARDIAN
— Democrats once represented the working class. Not any more  Bill Clinton and Barack Obama helped shift power away from the people towards corporations. It was this that created an opening for Donald Trump – Robert Reich  (DIERSEN: I was a member of the working class 1964-1997.)
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/10/democrats-working-class-americans-us-election

 

THINK PROGRESS
— Marijuana ballot measures triumphed Tuesday, but Trumpism looms  He’s said he’d stay out of it, but career drug warriors could get their revenge. – Alan Pyke
https://thinkprogress.org/marijuana-ballot-measures-triumphed-tuesday-but-trumpism-looms-b187e3a149cd#.9su7sfto0

 

CAR SCOOPS
— Study Shows 40% Of Corvette Buyers Paying With Cash – SERGIU TUDOSE
http://www.carscoops.com/2016/11/study-shows-40-of-corvette-buyers.html

November 9 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Speakers at Milton Township Republican Central Committee’s outstanding meeting Wednesday evening, November 9, 2016, at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall included Peter Breen, Liam Brennan, Mike Connelly, Tim Elliott, Chris Heidorn, Heidi Holan, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, Bob Larsen, Gary Muehlfelt, and Jan Shaw.  Attendees included Ron Almiron, Jean and Stan Austin, Frank Bibbiano, Lori Carlson, Jeff Cooper, Lynn Crane, Bob Cherry, Dorothy Chinchilla, Flo Dangelo, Alex Demos, Grant Eckhoff, Drew Ellis, Sal Falbo, Christine Fenne, Frank and Laura Fitzpatrick, Art Grant, Chris Heidorn, Gail Hinkle, Bob Jacobsen, Marty Keller, Bob Krzyzewski, Alexandria and Chris LeVan, Carl Lofgren,  Deanne Mazzochi, Paula McGowen, Ron Menna, David Molitor, Frank Napolitano, Yaday Nathwani, James Orel, Pat Ryan, B.J. Slinger, Mark Thomas, Herb Wehling, Tim Whelan, and John Zaruba. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— ANTI-TRUMP PROTESTERS MARCH IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO, SHUT DOWN LAKE SHORE DRIVE
http://abc7chicago.com/news/anti-trump-protesters-march-in-downtown-chicago/1599083/
— DONALD TRUMP IS PRESIDENT-ELECT, CLINTON CONCEDES – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/election-2016-trump-is-president-elect-clinton-delivers-concession-speech/1598041/
— WHO IS MELANIA TRUMP, NEW FIRST LADY
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/who-is-melania-trump-new-first-lady/1598963/

 

NBC5
— ‘Donald Trump Has Got to Go’: Protesters Clog Streets Around Trump Tower, Block Lake Shore Drive
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Emergency-Protest-Scheduled-in-Chicago-After-Trump-Win-400532821.html

 

CBS2
— Trump Victory Creates Unease Among Chicago’s Minority Communities – Sandra Torres
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/09/trump-victory-creates-unease-among-chicagos-minority-communities/
— Chicago Among Cities With Protests Against Trump’s Election – Steve Miller
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/09/will-chicagos-trump-tower-become-a-magnet-for-protesters/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Thousands gather in Chicago to protest election of Trump – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/216558231-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In Illinois, Chicago-area Clinton votes overtook rest of state – Kyle Bentle  (DIERSEN: BEYOND VERY SAD: According to unofficial results: In DuPage County, 222,499 (53%) voted for Clinton and only 164,355 (39%) for Trump; in Milton Township, 30,127 (53%) voted for Clinton and only 22,299 (39%) voted for Trump: and in Milton Precinct 9, 207 (56%) voted for Clinton and only 134 (36%) for Trump.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/data/ct-illinois-president-results-20161108-htmlstory.html
— Some Illinois women worry about message Trump victory sends – Marwa Eltagouri
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-donald-trump-illinois-women-reaction-met-20161109-story.html
— Republicans rule the day in DuPage races – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-county-election-results-st-1111-20161109-story.html
— Blass defeats Democrat incumbent Chaplin for DuPage County Board – Kimberly Fornek
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/downers-grove/news/ct-dhd-dupage-county-races-tl-1110-20161109-15-story.html
— Emanuel ‘not worried’ about Trump retribution, but some aldermen are – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-donald-trump-react-met-20161109-story.html
— Conservative Peter LaBarbera says Trump won because he spoke to ‘forgotten man’ – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-americans-for-truth-st-1111-20161109-story.html
— Why Trump’s big win means problems for Gov. Rauner – Rick Pearson and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-donald-trump-met-1110-20161109-story.html
— Illinois budget impasse expected to continue as Rauner, Madigan dig in after bruising election – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-madigan-illinois-budget-met-1110-20161109-story.html
— Outnumbered Illinois Trump voters emerge optimistic, hopeful – Patrick M. O’Connell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-donald-trump-illinois-supporters-met-20161109-story.html
— Oberweis, Wheeler and Kifowit win General Assembly races
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-aurora-general-assembly-st-1110-20161109-story.html
— Protesters block entrance to Trump Tower, stop traffic on Lake Shore Drive – Stacy St. Clair and Nereida Moreno
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-hotel-protest-chicago-20161109-story.html
— Democrats, shut out of power, face identity crisis – Karen Tumulty, John Wagner, Tom Hamburger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democrats-identity-crisis-20161109-story.html
— Donald Trump’s revolution: Voters rebuke America’s political establishment – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-president-trump-wins-election-clinton-1109-jm-20161108-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Thousands of protesters close down Lake Shore Drive – Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/several-thousand-protest-trumps-election-near-his-iconic-tower/
— Gov. Rauner still not ready to discuss Donald Trump – Gary Gibula
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-rauner-still-shows-no-interest-in-discussing-donald-trump/
— ‘Eyes wide shut:’ Rahm Emanuel on why Hillary Clinton lost – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/emanuel-struggles-to-explain-why-clinton-lost/
— GOP, Dems spend $60 million, shift six legislative seats – MICK DUMKE, FRAN SPIELMAN AND TINA SFONDELES
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/gop-dems-spend-60-million-shift-six-legislative-seats/
— Rahm Emanuel ‘not worried’ Donald Trump will punish Chicago – Fran Spielman, Tina Sfondeles and Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/emanuel-not-worried-trump-will-punish-chicago/
— Trump, Sanders tapped into middle-class anger – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-trump-sanders-tapped-into-middle-class-anger/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville Township voters support road services deal with city – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108907/
— Wheeling Township votes to eliminate road commissioner – Scott C. Morgan
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108864/
— Grogan wins third term as DuPage auditor – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108866/
— Trump victory dampens Brad Schneider’s election celebration – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108814/
— Once again, an all-GOP DuPage County Board – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108763/
— Suburban Hispanics on edge about a Trump presidency – Marni Pyke and Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108737/
— Trump magnifies glass-half-empty economy, sways castoff workers – Saleha Mohsin and Rich Miller  (DIERSEN: In 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors made a “castoff worker.”)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/business/161108813/
— DuPage Democrats turn out for early voting, but Republicans dominate on Election Day – Jessica Cilella
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108759/
— No need for long faces, Trump’s happy warriors say – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108736/
— DuPage voters send ‘overwhelming mandate’ for government consolidation – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108745/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Winners and losers in the wake of Trump’s win – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161109/BLOGS02/161109808/winners-and-losers-in-the-wake-of-trumps-win
— Say goodbye to Obamacare as you know it – KRISTEN SCHORSCH
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161109/NEWS03/161109802/say-goodbye-to-obamacare-as-you-know-it

 

WTTW
— How Trump Presidency Affects Chicago – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/11/09/how-trump-presidency-affects-chicago

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Mendoza win may not mean much in budget fight – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161109/mendoza-win-may-not-mean-much-in-budget-fight

 

WBEZ
— Illinois Republicans Make Some Gains In State House, Senate – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/illinois-republicans-make-some-gains-in-state-house-senate/14259c35-d308-4e1e-b06c-9583841284d0

 

WAND
— Republicans expand control of governorships, legislatures – AP
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33666767/republicans-expand-control-of-governorships-legislatures

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Veto Session Means No Respite For Illinois Legislators – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/veto-session-means-no-respite-illinois-legislators#stream/0

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Republicans grab complete hold of DuPage County Board – NATHAN LURZ
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/11/09/republicans-grab-complete-hold-of-dupage-county-board/ab831br/

 

WHEATON PATCH
— Who Did DuPage County Voters Pick for President?  Like most counties in the Chicago area, the majority of DuPage County voters picked Hillary Clinton. – Amie Rowland
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/who-did-dupage-county-voters-pick-president

 

NEVER HILLARY PAC
— Never Hillary PAC congratulates you on Trump’s historic victory – William J. Kelly
http://www.neverhillarypac.net/single-post/2016/11/09/Never-Hillary-PAC-congratulates-you-on-Trumps-historic-victory

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Despite Trump surge, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner blows it – William J. Kelly  (DIERSEN: What if Rauner had promoted Trump?)
http://www.chicagonow.com/kelly-truth-squad/2016/11/despite-trump-surge-gov-bruce-rauner-blows-it/
— Trump shocks the nation with a Presidential win and the Rs keep control of Congress – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2016/11/trump-shocks-the-nation-with-a-presidential-win-and-the-rs-keep-control-of-congress/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Lewis suffers narrow-margin loss in Senate District 23 race – Kerry Goff
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511042672-lewis-suffers-narrow-margin-loss-in-senate-district-23-race

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AS HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS SOAR IN ILLINOIS, AFSCME DEMANDS ADDITIONAL $3B IN RAISES, HEALTH CARE
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/as-health-care-premiums-soar-in-illinois-afscme-demands-additional-3b-in-raises-health-care/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK CO GOP CHAIRMAN: TRUMP GAVE VOICE TO MIDDLE AMERICA
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/cook-co-gop-chairman-trump-gave-voice-to-middle-america.html
— DID ILLINOIS MISS THE RED POLITICAL WAVE THAT SWEPT AMERICA TUESDAY NIGHT?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/did-illinois-miss-the-red-political-wave-that-swept-america-tuesday-night-.html

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Civil Service reform should be near the top of Trump’s agenda – Thomas Lifson  (DIERSEN: Yes, Trump should stop the political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation that is rampant in the federal government.)
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/11/civil_service_reform_should_be_near_the_top_of_trumps_agenda.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump’s Cabinet: What It Could Look Like – John Gizzi
http://www.newsmax.com/JohnGizzi/trump-carson-giuliani-cabinet/2016/11/09/id/758021/

 

BREITBART
— 16 Celebrities Who Will Leave the U.S. if Trump Wins – DANIEL NUSSBAUM8 Nov
http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/11/08/celebrities-leaving-u-s-trump-wins/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Did BETTER Than Romney Among Hispanics, And Blacks – Blake Neff
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/09/trump-did-better-than-romney-among-hispanics-and-blacks/
— McConnell’s Decision To Block Obama’s SCOTUS Pick Looks Brilliant Right Now – Rachel Stoltzfoos
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/09/mcconnells-decision-to-block-obamas-scotus-pick-looks-brilliant-right-now/
— Ryan: Majority Is Greater Than Expected Thanks To Trump – Juliegrace Brufke
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/09/ryan-majority-is-greater-than-expected-thanks-to-trump/

 

GOPUSA
— TRAGIC: Marijuana, gun control, minimum wage hikes win at the polls
http://www.gopusa.com/marijuana-gun-control-minimum-wage-hikes-win-at-the-polls/
— President Trump has a Supreme Court vacancy to fill
http://www.gopusa.com/president-trump-has-a-supreme-court-vacancy-to-fill/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— There Really Is a Silent Majority; the Right Wins the Culture War of 2016. – Jim Geraghty
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/442018/there-really-silent-majority-right-wins-culture-war-2016

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— TRUMP WON. WILL THESE CELEBRITIES MAKE GOOD ON THEIR PROMISE TO LEAVE AMERICA?
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/11/09/trump-won-will-these-celebrities-make-good-on-their-promise-to-leave-america/
— WIN OR LOSE, TRUMP’S MOVEMENT AGAINST GLOBALISM IS HERE TO STAY – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/11/09/win-or-lose-trumps-movement-against-globalism-is-here-to-stay/

 

NEW AMERICAN
— Illegal Immigrant Advocates Pledge to Resist Deportation Under Trump – Warren Mass
http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/24595-illegal-immigrant-advocates-pledge-to-resist-deportation-under-trump

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Trump Outsmarts Experts All the Way to White House – Rebecca Berg
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/11/09/trump_outsmarts_experts_all_the_way_to_white_house.html

 

POLITICO
— President-elect Donald Trump calls for unity after brutal election – LOUIS NELSON
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/president-elect-donald-trump-calls-for-unity-after-brutal-election-231073
— Obama on Trump: ‘We are now all rooting for his success’ – LOUIS NELSON
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/obama-on-trump-we-are-now-all-rooting-for-his-success-231121
— Trump pulls off biggest upset in U.S. history  Markets are already reeling after the billionaire scores stunning win over Clinton. – SHANE GOLDMACHER and BEN SCHRECKINGER
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/election-results-2016-clinton-trump-231070
— Trump win gives Christie a lifeline – MATT FRIEDMAN
http://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2016/11/trump-win-gives-christie-a-lifeline-107224

 

THE HILL
— Obama speaks about Trump’s election victory
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/305224-watch-live-obama-speaks-about-trumps-election-victory
— Obama promises smooth transition to Trump: ‘We are all rooting for his success’ – Jordan Fabian and Ben Kamisar
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/305237-obama-promises-smooth-transition-to-trump-we-are-all
— Celebs who said they’d leave country if Trump won – Melanie Zanona
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/305117-celebs-who-said-theyd-leave-country-if-trump-won
— GAO: ‘Covert propaganda’ in federal rulemaking – Aaron M. Johnson
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-budget/305245-covert-propaganda-in-federal-rulemaking

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Reince Priebus Says There Won’t Be ‘Mass Deportation’ Under Donald Trump – Elise Foley
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/reince-priebus-trump-deportation_us_58233c0de4b0e80b02ce36ca
— Mitch McConnell Still Doesn’t Want To Talk About Trump’s Signature Issue — Immigration  He had some vague platitudes about looking “forward and not backward,” though. – Michael McAuliff
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mitch-mcconnell-trump-immigration_us_58238244e4b0aac62488e681
— Black Lives Matter, Latinos Rise, But White Votes Count – Benjamin A. Davis
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/black-lives-matter-latinos-rise-but-white-votes-count_us_58231abbe4b0334571e0a369

 

CNN
— People take to the streets after Trump win – Euan McKirdy and Susanna Capelouto
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/09/politics/election-results-reaction-streets/index.html
— Paul Ryan says Trump will lead ‘unified Republican government’ – Tom LoBianco
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/09/politics/paul-ryan-says-trump-will-lead-unified-republican-government/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— What’s Your Ideal Community? The Answer Is Political – Emily Badger
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/04/upshot/whats-your-ideal-community-the-answer-is-political.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The American political map that has emerged over the last half-century, with blue cities and red beyond, is a product of both the ideological realignment of the two parties and geographic sorting among voters. It also raises a fascinating question about how our politics are shaped by where we live. Is it simply that people who are already liberal choose dense urban environments and conservatives choose more suburban living? Or do these places influence how we feel about government — and each other — in ways that make us more liberal or conservative? Political scientists, fortunately, cannot randomly assign people to cities, suburbs or rural outposts and then wait to see if their politics adapt. But their theories of why density might matter for partisanship add a provocative layer to how we think about the differences among us that are more often defined in an election year by education, income or race. A large Pew survey two years ago of American political life found that self-described liberals overwhelmingly said they’d prefer to live where the homes are smaller and closer together but where the amenities are within walking distance. Conservatives chose the opposite trade-off: big homes, spaced farther apart, but with schools and restaurants miles away. The question got at a pattern underlying politics today: Beyond our disagreements about taxes, welfare or health care, partisans also fundamentally favor different kinds of places.)
— After the Election, a Nation Tinged With Racial Hostility – Eduardo Porter  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anti-Whites promote hatred of Whites.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/business/after-the-election-a-nation-tinged-with-racial-hostility.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Are Rudy, Reince, Newt the new members of a Trump Cabinet? – Elise Viebeck
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/11/09/are-rudy-reince-newt-the-new-members-of-a-trump-cabinet/
— Hillary Clinton concedes to Trump: ‘We owe him an open mind and a chance to lead’ – Amy B Wang
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2016/live-updates/general-election/real-time-updates-on-the-2016-election-voting-and-race-results/hillary-clinton-concedes-to-trump-we-owe-him-an-open-mind-and-a-chance-to-lead/
— Hillary Clinton speaks following upset in historic election – Josh Freedom du Lac
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2016/live-updates/general-election/real-time-updates-on-the-2016-election-voting-and-race-results/live-hillary-clinton-speaks-following-her-election-loss/
— Trump win stuns federal employee leaders worried about his policies – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/11/09/trump-win-stuns-federal-employee-leaders-worried-about-his-policies/

 

USA TODAY
— Job quits hit highest level this year in Sept. – Paul Davidson
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/11/08/job-quits-hit-15-year-high-september/93481696/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘Deplorables’ Rise Up to Reshape America  Wearing establishment disdain as a badge of honor, supporters propelled the Republican nominee to the most stunning victory in modern American history – GERALD F. SEIB  (DIERSEN: Are you a deplorable?  How much does The Establishment disdain you?)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/deplorables-rise-up-to-reshape-america-1478678037
— After Tough Talk on Immigration, Donald Trump Gets a Policy Lever  President-elect hasn’t always been consistent on proposals, but advocates see quick changes – LAURA MECKLER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/after-tough-talk-on-immigration-donald-trump-gets-a-policy-lever-1478724488
— BEYOUND TRAGIC: Which States Legalized Marijuana?
http://www.wsj.com/video/which-states-legalized-marijuana/355A74D8-DD57-4EA7-BAC3-9BDBBA1E027E.html
— Anti-Trump Protests Erupt Following Tense Election Night
http://www.wsj.com/video/anti-trump-protests-erupt-following-tense-election-night/58BAB7BA-9CDC-4841-BDCE-B7F253EAE184.html

 

BLOOMBERG
— GOP Senate Hold Delivers One-Party Rule
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/trackers/2016-11-09/congressional-race-wrap-gop-wins-key-senate-seats-holds-house

 

THE WEEK
— Trump’s win cost Mexico’s richest man $5.1 billion
http://theweek.com/speedreads/660996/trumps-win-cost-mexicos-richest-man-51-billion

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “Republicans Have Pulled the Country and the World Into the Abyss  And we will all suffer from the horrific consequences of a Trump presidency.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/138587/republicans-pulled-country-world-abyss

 

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans say “A rightwing supreme court could be Donald Trump’s most insidious legacy.”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/09/donald-trump-legacy-right-wing-supreme-court-civil-rights

 

AFGE
— Federal employee union will keep fighting for working Americans under Trump administration  Federal workers will continue to do their jobs regardless of who is in office
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/federal-employee-union-will-keep-fighting-for-working-americans-under-trump-administration-300359992.html

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— What Donald Trump’s presidency could mean for the federal workforce – Jory Heckman
http://federalnewsradio.com/management/2016/11/what-donald-trumps-presidency-could-mean-for-the-federal-workforce/

 

FED SMITH
— Why Social Security COLAs Aren’t Keeping Up With Inflation – Brenton Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/11/09/why-social-security-colas-arent-keeping-up-with-inflation/
— Federal Government and Federal Employees Under President Trump – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/11/09/federal-government-and-federal-employees-under-president-trump/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Identity Politics in America: a Post-Mortem – Michelle Malkin
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_michelle_malkin/identity_politics_in_america_a_post_mortem
— More Voters Delayed A Decision This Year
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/more_voters_delayed_a_decision_this_year
— Welcome, Democrats, To the Revolution – Charles Hurt
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_charles_hurt/welcome_democrats_to_the_revolution

 

AUTO WORLD NEWS
— DONALD TRUMP HILLARY CLINTON: SURVEY SHOWS CLINTON AS TESLA MODEL S, TRUMP AS CHEVROLET CORVETTE – Mariechris Felipe
http://www.autoworldnews.com/articles/22524/20161109/election-and-cars-survey-shows-hillary-clinton-as-tesla-model-s-while-donald-trump-as-chevrolet-corvette.htm

November 8 Morning Edition

WGN TV
— Duckworth, Kirk make final US Senate push in Chicago area – TAHMAN BRADLEY
http://wgntv.com/2016/11/07/duckworth-kirk-make-final-us-senate-push-in-chicago-area/

 

NBC5
— Can Donald Trump’s Movement Survive Without Donald Trump?  Trump has unleashed a political force that’s more powerful than one man. What it is, however, is difficult to define – NBC News
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Can-Donald-Trumps-Movement-Survive-Without-Him–400360141.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Voters line up at local polls – Jodi S. Cohen and Dawn Rhodes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-election-day-voters-20161108-story.html
— Illinois sues Volkswagen over diesel emissions – Becky Yerak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-madigan-sues-volkswagen-1108-biz-20161107-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, pot promoters promote pot.  If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-medical-marijuana-anniversary-met-20161107-story.html
— After final pitches, moment of truth for anxious nation – Anne Gearan, Sean Sullivan, David Fahrenthold
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-presidential-election-20161107-story.html
— Print newspapers are dead? Not after historic elections – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, newspapers act as arms of the Democrat Party.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–campaign-2016-souvenir-papers-20161107-story.html
— Let’s all help our president-elect unify a divided America – Alexi Giannoulias
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-clinton-lincoln-douglas-kirk-giannoulias-perspec-1108-jm-20161107-story.html
— On Election Day, remember: We are all Americans – Rex Huppke  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-trump-clinton-election-day-huppke-20161107-story.html

 

WGN RADIO
— The Madigan list – ‘Haven’t you had enough?’ – STEVE COCHRAN
http://wgnradio.com/2016/11/07/the-madigan-list-havent-you-had-enough/

 

WTTW
— Veterans Issues, Verbal Gaffes Mark Testy Duckworth-Kirk Campaign – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/11/08/veterans-issues-verbal-gaffes-mark-testy-duckworth-kirk-campaign
— Rauner, Madigan Grapple for Control as Groups Seek to Tie Up Road Funds – Nick Blumberg
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/11/08/rauner-madigan-grapple-control-groups-seek-tie-road-funds
— Mendoza, Munger Strive for Independence in Illinois Comptroller Race – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/11/08/mendoza-munger-strive-independence-illinois-comptroller-race

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Final Push To Get Out To Vote In Springfield – ERIC FELDMAN
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/final-push-to-get-out-to-vote-in-springfield-11-08-2016

 

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Naperville Township Tax Cuts
http://www.nctv17.com/naperville-township-tax-cuts/
— Hiring Veterans – November 2016  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) who have always stressed that I am not a veteran because I successfully sought and obtained student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971, b) who have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that because of the aforesaid, I am a patriotic hypocrite, a coward, and even worse things, and c) who have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966; that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job; that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971; that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974; that instead of me, GAO should have hired a  veteran in 1980; that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986; and that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office?)
http://www.nctv17.com/81045-2/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Kolber: Housing slump indicates state is economically stagnant – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511041776-kolber-housing-slump-indicates-state-is-economically-stagnant
— Analyst: Legislators love constitutional amendments — that don’t affect them
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511041756-analyst-legislators-love-constitutional-amendments-that-don-t-affect-them

 

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— After Trump, GOP can still rebound – Jose Trejos
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2016/11/07/opinion/trejos-after-trump-gop-can-still-rebound/

 

DEPAULIA
— Quigley, Schakowsky lead GOTV rally on quad – Brenden Moore  (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-Catholic.  Ever-increasingly, DePaul shouts that it is anti-Catholic and that it is an arm of the Democrat Party.)
http://depauliaonline.com/2016/11/08/quigley-schakowsky-lead-gotv-rally-quad/

 

LISA MADIGAN, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
— November 7, 2016 Public Access Opinion (concerning Sandack)
https://www.scribd.com/document/330371189/IL-AG-on-SANDACK-case

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump will win – J. Marsolo
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2016/11/trump_will_win.html

 

TOWN HALL
— Steep Climb for Anti-Trump Republican Mark Kirk in Illinois Senate Race – Justin Holcomb
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/justinholcomb/2016/11/07/steep-climb-for-antitrump-republican-in-illinois-senate-race-n2242663

 

NEWSMAX
— Fox News Electoral Map Now Favors Trump – Theodore Bunker
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/electoral-map-favors-trump/2016/11/07/id/757508/
— Justice Dept. to Dispatch More than 500 Staffers to Polls
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/US-Campaign-2016-Election-Observers/2016/11/07/id/757575/

 

LIVE ACTION NEWS
— Has DePaul University taken a bigoted stand against bigotry? – Jeannie Deangelis
http://liveactionnews.org/depaul-universitys-bigoted-stand-against-bigotry/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In the end, despite citing Catholic and Vincentian values, at DePaul University, it appears that conservative students are becoming the victims of politically correct restrictions imposed on them by university administrators who discriminate against conservative values.)

 

GOPUSA
— FBI Agents Say Comey ‘Stood In The Way’ Of Clinton Email Investigation
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16842

 

JP MEDIA
— Leaked Documents Reveal Expansive Soros Funding to Manipulate Federal Elections – J. CHRISTIAN ADAMS
https://pjmedia.com/jchristianadams/2016/11/07/leaked-documents-reveal-expansive-soros-funding-to-manipulate-federal-elections/

 

POLITICO
— Obamas combine forces with the Clintons to fend off Trump – GABRIEL DEBENEDETTI
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/obama-clinton-trump-philadelphia-230917

 

THE HILL
— Bill Press: GOP owes apology to America  (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about my critics/opponents who want me to apologize for causing all of their problems, for causing all of your problems, for causing all of my problems, and for causing all of everyone’s problems?  My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.  However, they are world class disgusting failed scapegoaters.)
https://origin-nyi.thehill.com/opinion/brent-budowsky/304813-press-gop-owes-apology-to-america
— Coulter: Trump would win if only people with US-born grandparents voted – Caitlin Yilek  (DIERSEN: All 8 of my great grandparents were born in northeast Illinois.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/304867-coulter-trump-would-win-if-only-people-whose-grandparents-born
— Melania Trump, undocumented immigrant? – Raul A. Reyes
http://origin-nyi.thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/immigration/304752-melania-trump-undocumented-immigrant

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Illinois Early Voting Sees Record Number of Ballots Cast – Kevin Hoffman
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/reboot-illinois/illinois-early-voting-see_b_12853620.html
— Coulter: “If only people with at least 4 grandparents born in America were voting, Trump would win in a 50-state landslide.”  (DIERSEN: All 8 of my great grandparents were born in northeast Illinois.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ann-coulter-nazi-like-purity-pitch_us_58216286e4b0aac62486ba2e

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Clinton condemns those who do not vote for her as being haters.  If she wins, will she issue a Executive Order to get rid of those who did not vote for her?  Will those who voted for Clinton in your precinct, in your municipality, in your county, in Illinois, in America, and in foreign countries carry out her Executive Order?  Will those who did not vote for her surrender or fight back?
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/07/politics/hillary-clinton-campaign-final-day/

 

REUTERS
— Trump gives last campaign speech ahead of election
http://www.reuters.com/video/2016/11/08/trump-gives-last-campaign-speech-ahead-o?videoId=370392996

 

NBC NEWS
— What Happens if Donald Trump Loses and Won’t Concede? – ARI MELBER
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/2016-election-day/what-happens-if-donald-trump-loses-won-t-concede-n679481
— Trump Disses Clinton’s Star-Studded Line-Up: ‘We Don’t Need Lady Gaga’
http://www.nbcnews.com/card/trump-disses-clintons-star-studded-line-we-dont-need-lady-n679491
— Next President Could Shape Supreme Court for Generations – MASHAUN D. SIMON
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/2016-election-day/analysis-next-president-could-shape-supreme-court-generations-n679326

 

ABC NEWS
— Trump traders: The Republicans trading their vote to install Hillary Clinton in the White House – Jason Om
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-08/trump-traders-republicans-using-their-vote-to-install-clinton/8007000

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote voter fraud.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/08/opinion/the-real-voter-fraud.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German national origin, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors LOOK FOWARD TO HISPANICS HELPING THEM GET RID OF THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German national origin, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/08/upshot/this-time-there-really-is-a-hispanic-voter-surge.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/07/opinion/campaign-stops/harry-belafonte-what-do-we-have-to-lose-everything.html
— Australia’s Parliament Rejects Public Vote on Gay Marriage – MICHELLE INNISN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/08/world/australia/australia-same-sex-marriage.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Will there be more candidates like Donald Trump? We should hope so.  Lessons for Republicans from the campaign, win or lose – Chris Buskirk
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/11/08/will-there-be-more-candidates-like-donald-trump-we-should-hope-so/

 

NEW YORK POST
— If you resent getting paid to nap, find another job – Editorial  (DIERSEN: The New York Post sides with the New York Department of Education against David Suker.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and Illinois side with my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government against me.)
http://nypost.com/2016/11/07/if-you-resent-getting-paid-to-nap-find-another-job/
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: It’s hard not to feel a little sympathy for David Suker: He’s severely unhappy sitting around and even napping in libraries and lounges to “earn” his $94,000 salary. On the other hand, he’s free to find a real job — and the city Department of Education has every right to keep him out of the classroom. As Susan Edelman reported in Sunday’s Post, Suker is trying for a third answer — by suing to return to teaching. DOE actually tried to fire him, but the courts — and the United Federation of Teachers contract — prevented his termination. (He did have to pay a $7,000 fine.) Yet DOE was still unwilling to put him back in the classroom — whether because of his newsmaking confrontations with police as an Occupy Wall Street protester, or other information not made public. So it stuck him in the Absent Teacher Reserve, along with more than 1,300 other DOE staffers, at least 200 of them teachers — earning full pay and benefits but ineligible for overtime. A few ATR-dwellers actually make it back to real work — for example, teachers who take longer than usual to find placement at new schools after their old ones close. Yet most are simply warehoused because they can’t be fired, and no one’s willing to risk putting them in contact with kids. The system set up under the UFT contract makes it near-impossible to fire even serial gropers and other pervs. The real outrage is that they all remain on salary, courtesy of the taxpayers.)

 

USA TODAY
— Jokes about leaving the country aren’t funny – Debbie Kaminer
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/11/08/trump-liberals-move-to-canada-column/93111918/

 

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE
— Illegal aliens invested in election’s outcome – AP  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2016/nov/08/illegal-aliens-invested-in-election-s-o/

 

MICHIGAN DAILY
— Donald Trump Jr. emphasizes father’s business experience in Michigan ahead of election day – Carly Ryan  (DIERSEN: What experience do you have?  My critics/opponents have always viciously demonized, denigrated, and condemned the experience that I have.  Should I viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn the experience that my critics/opponents have?)
https://www.michigandaily.com/section/elections/don-trump-jr-rallies-father

 

THE ATLANTIC
— Hillary Clinton and Millennials: Perfect Together  Young voters and the Democratic nominee have a complicated relationship. But her platform is an excellent match for their value – DEREK THOMPSON
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/11/hillary-clinton-millennials/506882/

 

ALTERNET
— Early Voting and Final Polls Suggest Women and Minorities Will Propel Clinton to Victory – Steven Rosenfeld  (DIERSEN: To get their vote, Democrats promise women and promise minorities that Democrats will a) use government to take jobs, promotions, money, etc. away from non-veteran White male Republicans and b) use government to give those jobs, those promotions, that money to women and to minorities.)
http://s92068.alternet.org/election-2016/early-voting-and-final-polls-suggest-women-and-minorities-will-propel-clinton-victory

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— DOJ Civil Rights Division sending poll monitors to 28 states – Aaron Boyd
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/justice-civil-rights-division-sending-poll-monitors-to-28-states

 

SOCIALIST WORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors that you are, the more that you support Clinton and the more that you oppose Trump.
https://socialistworker.org/2016/11/08/coming-out-of-the-sewers-for-trump

 

RAW STORY
— ‘Trump will be kept from the White House by a big, beautiful, brown wall’: CNN panel predicts Clinton win – Sarah K. Burris  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly Democrats paint Hispanics as being their operatives and as being their dupes.)
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/11/trump-will-be-kept-from-the-white-house-by-a-big-beautiful-brown-wall-cnn-panel-predicts-clinton-win/

November 3 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Kirk: ‘Tammy and I Think It’s Time to Move On’ from Debate Gaffe  With his campaign flagging less than a week until Election Day, Sen. Mark Kirk is ready to move past the controversy surrounding a racially-charged comment he made at last week’s debate. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Kirk-Tammy-and-I-Think-Its-Time-to-Move-On-From-Debate-Gaffe-399749891.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Alderman Pat O’Connor, we don’t quake in fear of Donald Trump – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-alderman-we-dont-quake-in-fear-of-donald-trump/
— Parties spend millions on House races, but GOP magic number is 1 – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/parties-spend-millions-on-house-races-but-gop-magic-number-is-1/
— Independence key issue in costly race for obscure fiscal post – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/independence-key-issue-in-costly-race-for-obscure-fiscal-post/
— CPS principals in line for about $3 million in raises – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/cps-principals-in-line-for-about-3-million-in-raises/
— Conservationists make waves about dying river Cubbie blue – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/conservationists-make-waves-about-dying-river-cubbie-blue/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— For state workers, a special holiday come vote time – Austin Berg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-berg-column-st-1104-20161103-story.html
— Don’t like Donald Trump’s piggish prejudice? Blame golf. – Michael Peppard
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-golf-racism-sexism-20161103-story.html
— In campaign appearance, Melania Trump vows to take on cyberbullying as first lady
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-melania-trump-cyberbullying-20161103-story.html
— ‘Nightmare scenario’: What happens if election is disputed and Supreme Court ties 4-4 on the outcome? – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-clinton-trump-election-tie-supreme-court-20161103-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Not many students ‘sick’ with Cubs fever today, but for Friday’s parade… – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109562/
— Pierog v. Oberweis: Last-minute spending picks up in state Senate 25 race – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109492/
— Kane Dist. 10 candidate Todd Zies criticized for using fire district email for campaign
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109503/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Kane County Board District 10 candidate Todd Zies of North Aurora used a work email, from his job as a firefighter, to conduct campaign business. The revelation came from Republican political consultant Jon Zahm, who obtained the emails through a Freedom of Information Act request with Zies’ employer, the North Aurora Fire Protection District.)
— DuPage forest district changes payouts to departing employees to save on pensions – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109610/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois medical marijuana’s 1st year ends with 12K patients – AP  (DIERSEN: To promote pot in Illinois is to promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161102/illinois-medical-marijuanas-1st-year-ends-with-12k-patients

 

SOUTHERN
— Illinois Opportunity Project accuses AG of vote-by-mail interference – DAN PETRELLA
http://thesouthern.com/elections/conservative-group-accuses-ag-of-vote-by-mail-interference/article_595dc025-3370-59b0-8345-f2aedc8f0c18.html

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— For state workers, vote is special – Austin Berg
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/91791/for-state-workers-vote-is-special

 

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
– Incumbents confident in Illinois House Races – CYRYL JAKUBOWSKI
http://nadignewspapers.com/2016/11/03/incumbents-confident-in-illinois-house-races/

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Why Did Kirk Make The “George Washington” Comment? – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/why-did-kirk-make-george-washington-comment#stream/0

 

WBEZ
— Why The Illinois Comptroller Race Deserves Extra Attention This Year – Dan Weissmann
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/why-the-illinois-comptroller-race-deserves-extra-attention-this-year/162c9383-dff8-4c4a-bbfd-906def516c3f

 

WJBD
— Record Number of Gun Background Checks Before Election
http://www.wjbdradio.com/national-news/2016/11/03/record-number-of-gun-background-checks-before-election

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Pence backs Ryan as speaker after repeatedly declining to do so  Pence later says Ryan should remain speaker – Deirdre Walsh and Elizabeth Landers
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/pence-declines-three-times-to-back-paul-ryan-for-speaker
— Melania Trump: Ending social media bullying would be focus as first lady  Says husband knows how to ‘shake things up’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/melania-trump-ending-social-media-bullying-would-be-focus-as-first-lady
— Trump’s hate-love relationship with Cubs owners  Cubs owners poured cash into anti-Trump PAC – Chris Isidore
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trumps-hatelove-relationship-with-cubs-owners

 

TIMES
— Jerry Long: Average mom or political player? – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/average-mom-or-political-player/article_fc3bbc89-8401-5a2e-8d95-0d5e7ab2e0e7.html

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Hate speech by Illinois radio host Bob Romanik deserves FCC review – Editorial
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/editorial-hate-speech-by-illinois-radio-host-deserves-fcc-review/article_4ce41994-3dcf-5440-a1f2-1e444aa80b8a.html

 

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Race for Senate District 58: Q&A with Simon, Schimpf on higher education – Marnie Leonard
http://dailyegyptian.com/61605/news/race-for-senate-district-58-qa-with-simon-schimpf-on-higher-education/

 

MEDILL REPORTS
— DUCKWORTH OPENS LEAD AS KIRK FALTERS IN CRUCIAL FINAL STAGE OF SENATE RACE – Guy-Lee King and Duke Omara
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/duckworth-opens-lead-as-kirk-falters-in-crucial-final-stage-of-senate-race/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511039297-gop-mendoza-dispute-over-unpaid-bill-reflects-on-fiscal-credibility

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— NEW 2014 IRS MIGRATION DATA SHOW WEALTH AND YOUTH ARE FLEEING ILLINOIS – Michael Lucci
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/new-2014-irs-migration-data-show-wealth-and-youth-are-fleeing-illinois/
— ILLINOIS 1 OF 7 STATES WHERE HOME VALUES ARE STILL BELOW PRE-RECESSION LEVELS – Mindy Ruckman
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-1-of-7-states-where-home-values-are-still-below-pre-recession-levels/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Kirk says debate comment was a “snarky remark”
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/03/kirk-says-debate-comment-was-a-snarky-remark/
— Munger uses old story to distance herself from Rauner  (DIERSEN: Who distances themselves from you?  The following distance themselves from me: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/03/munger-uses-old-story-to-distance-herself-from-rauner/

 

GOPUSA
— NFL might need to tackle fleeing fans
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16673

 

NEWSMAX
— GOP Lawmakers Who Back Abortion Rights Face Tough Reelection Battle
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/GOP-Lawmakers-Abortion-Rights-Tough/2016/11/03/id/756842/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The ranks of cross-over Republicans in Congress who buck the party and support abortion rights are thin — and liable to shrink further even as lines around the polarizing issue are hardening, according to Politico. Five Republicans are reliably pro-choice but one, New York Rep. Richard Hanna, is retiring and Illinois Reps. Bob Dold and Mark Kirk are in uphill races for re-election, Politico reported.)

 

THE HILL
— Fears about black turnout keep Dems awake – Jordan Fabian
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/304213-fears-about-black-turnout-keeps-dems-awake

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Comey Violated The Hatch Act And Must Be Fired – Mark Levine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marklevine/comey-violated-the-hatch-_b_12748750.html
— Hey, Melania Trump, Have You Met Your Husband?  Twitter users rolled their eyes when The Donald’s wife deplored bullies. – Jenna Amatulli
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/melania-trump-donald-trump-twitter_us_581b8d41e4b0e80b02c89274

 

FORBES
—  Illinois Opportunity Project’s Early Voting Program Sparks Controversy – Jessica Karmasek
http://www.forbes.com/sites/legalnewsline/2016/11/03/in-illinois-a-conservative-groups-early-voting-program-sparks-controversy/#4268fb435d27

 

MARKET WATCH
— The number of undocumented immigrants working has fallen since the Great Recession – Quentin Fottrell (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-number-of-undocumented-immigrants-working-has-fallen-since-the-great-recession-2016-11-03

 

FED SMITH
— Big Jump for Trump in Reader’s Presidential Preference Survey – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/11/03/big-jump-for-trump-in-readers-presidential-preference-survey/

November 2 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Evanston man’s Donald Trump sign burned on his front lawn – Lee V. Gaines
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/news/ct-evr-evanston-trump-sign-tl-1102-20161102-story.html
— The freebie party is over, aldermen. Welcome to hoi polloi. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-aldermen-cubs-tickets-ethics-edit-1103-md-20161102-story.html
— Staples offering employees $100/month to help pay off student loans – Gail MarksJarvis  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, it offered either no reimbursement for tuition for job-related college courses or just a token reimbursement.  My superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government used that non-reimbursement policy to justify their not taking job-related college courses.  Nevertheless, I spent a tremendous amount of my own time and my own money earning a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970, earning three job-related masters degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997, and earning two job-related professional certifications in 1979 and 1981.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-staples-student-loan-help-1102-20161102-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Saples has become the latest company trying to attract and keep young workers who are fretting about how they will pay their college student loans. The company announced Wednesday that it will provide $100 a month for up to 36 months to full-time sales associates and “high potential” and “top performing” employees who are paying off student loans or in the process of earning a degree. With unemployment low, many companies are struggling to pull in and retain dedicated young workers with good skills, and increasingly they are eyeing help with student loans as a means to stand out as an employer, said Gary Kushner, president of Kushner & Co. a Michigan-based benefits consulting firm. While large companies such as Fidelity Investments and PriceWaterhouseCoopers have received national attention for providing the new benefit, small and medium-size companies are especially interested in it as a retention tool, he said. “If you are fortunate enough to get skills and the right cultural fit, you want to hold onto the person as long as you can,” said Kushner. He noted that retailers especially face a struggle. About 4 percent of employers have been offering student loan repayment help this year, according to a Society for Human Resource Management survey of employers. Americans have about $1.2 trillion in student loan debt and about half of those with loans have monthly payments that are excessive based on their incomes, according to a study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Academic research has shown the pressure of college loans is causing some millennials to delay marriage, children and home purchases. . .The company also is offering a tuition reimbursement program for some employees who pursue education while working and gives 30 college scholarships of $3,000 each to children of employees. Helping employees pursue education while on the job is not a new benefit. In contrast to the new perk aimed at new workers with student loans, the old programs were designed to increase skills of existing employees. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, tuition reimbursement programs for employees who go to undergraduate or master’s programs have been cut back in recent years. In 2012, 58 percent of employers were offering the benefit to employees going to graduate school. In 2016, that had dropped to 52 percent. For undergraduate tuition, 61 percent were giving benefits in 2012, but that had dropped to 55 percent in 2016. Tanya Mulvey, researcher for the human resources group, said that employers have been looking for ways to cut some benefit costs to make up for the extra cost of health insurance. The average tuition reimbursement per employee per year was $4,442 in 2016, she said. Companies offering tuition reiumbursements can receive a tax deduction.)

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm’s floor leader: Mistake to pick fight with ‘spiteful’ Trump – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: Who are the most spiteful people in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  I should write a book about the most spiteful people in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.  They all blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rahms-floor-leader-mistake-to-pick-fight-with-spiteful-trump/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Why Kane County taxpayers owe $283,000 to IRS – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161102/news/161109717/
— Dold, Schneider divided on Syrian refugees – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161102/news/161109756/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— CPS brags, but new teachers’ deal still whacks taxpayers – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161102/BLOGS02/161109945/cps-brags-but-new-teachers-deal-still-whacks-taxpayers
— Chicago wages up almost 3 percent, Glassdoor report says – JUDITH RUIZ-BRANCH
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161102/NEWS07/161039972/chicago-wages-up-almost-3-percent-glassdoor-report-says
— Illinois’ pension woes are not so bad after all* – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161102/NEWS02/161109955/illinois-pension-woes-are-not-so-bad-after-all
(FROM THE ARTICLE: New Jersey became the state with the worst-funded public pension system in the U.S. in 2015, followed closely by Kentucky and Illinois. The Garden State had $135.7 billion less than it needs to cover all the benefits that have been promised, a $22.6 billion increase over the prior year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Illinois’s unfunded pension liabilities rose to $119.1 billion from $111.5 billion. The two were among states whose retirement systems slipped further behind as rock-bottom bond yields and lackluster stock-market gains caused investment returns to fall short of targets. The median state pension had 74.5 percent of assets needed to meet promised benefits, down from 75.6 percent the prior year. The decline followed two years of gains. The shortfall for states overall was $1.1 trillion in 2015.)
— Conspiracy theories abound – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161102/BLOGS02/161109949/trump-rauner-madigan-conspiracy-theories-abound
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This being the election year of the conspiracy theory, allow me to let you in on a couple of the better ones floating around the Land of Lincoln. They’re not quite as provocative as tales about who’s really pulling FBI chief James Comey’s strings, or what Vladimir Putin promised Donald Trump. But anything that involves Bruce Rauner, Mike Madigan, zillions of TV ad dollars and hidden income tax returns reaches a certain level of interest. Story No. 1 concerns the big super PAC that state Sen. Dan Biss put together, the one no one had heard of until a couple of weeks ago, when it suddenly started spending big money—now $10 million or so—on ads tying Gov. Rauner to the GOP presidential nominee, who may be popular in some places but not in most of Illinois.)

 

ABC7
— GOP PLAN FOR A CLINTON PRESIDENCY: BLOCK AND RESIST – AP  (DIERSEN: If Clinton is elected, she will give preference to her supporters, that is, to those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors, that is, she will discriminate against those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
Legal marijuana may be added to Las Vegas’ list of vices

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 12 percent of Illinois voters have cast ballots – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/215170781-story

 

WBEZ
— Campaign Cash: How Rauner’s Money Is Spent – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/campaign-cash-how-rauners-money-is-spent/f17e0712-eb89-4b3a-84ae-2bb335140e6f

 

CHICAGO DEFENDER
— Election 2016: Top Issues Black People Should Consider – Mary L. Datcher  (DIERSEN: What are your demographics?  What issues should those who share your demographics consider?  Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors vote for those candidates who promise to get rid of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://chicagodefender.com/2016/11/02/election-2016-top-issues-black-people-should-consider/

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Crystal Lake City Council sets civil fines for marijuana possession – KEVIN P. CRAVER  (DIERSEN: To promote pot in America is to promote the destruction of America.)
http://www.nwherald.com/2016/11/02/crystal-lake-city-council-sets-civil-fines-for-marijuana-possession/a1vnvor/

 

ROCK RIVER TIMES
— Endorsements: Vote Mendoza for Comptroller
http://rockrivertimes.com/2016/11/02/endorsements-vote-mendoza-for-comptroller/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Bush family mum on voting for Clinton or Trump  Several members wouldn’t endorse Trump – CNN  (DIERSEN: To not vote for Trump is to vote for Clinton.  Those who do not vote for Trump should be barred from seeking or holding any kind of government or political office as a Republican.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/bush-family-mum-on-voting-for-clinton-or-trump

 

SIU NEWS
— Business college names ‘Emerging Saluki Leader Award’ winners – Christi Mathis  (DIERSEN: GAO promoted me to GS-13 in 1986 when I was 38 years old.  According to FederalPay.org, at
https://www.federalpay.org/gs/2016/GS-13,”A GS-13 employee in civilian government is roughly equivalent to an O-5 in the military, in terms of compensation. In the U.S. Army, O-5 is ranked Lieutenant Colonel” and “Most organizations have a limited number of GS-13 and above positions. GS-13 is typically a team lead position with around 10 people directly below them.”)
http://news.siu.edu/2016/11/110216cjm16168.php

 

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Election ‘environment’ portends GOP losses – RUSS STEWART  (DIERSEN: What class are you in? (1) the won’t haves; (2) the entitlement class; (3) the keep what I haves; (4) the haves; or the (5) the wealthy?)
http://nadignewspapers.com/2016/11/02/election-environment-portends-gop-losses/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Instead of having to plow through 1,500 words to ascertain this columnist’s Nov. 8 predictions, here is the list, in the first paragraph: Hillary Clinton, Tammy Duckworth, Susana Mendoza, Brad Schneider, a Democratic U.S. Senate majority, a narrow Republican U.S. House majority, Mike Madigan and a 68-50 House majority, Laura Murphy, a Cook County Democratic tsunami, and, in an oddity, Republican state Representative Mike McAuliffe. The biggest loser will be Bruce Rauner, and the biggest winner will be the status quo. On Nov. 9 the nationwide and Illinois political environment will be barely different from Nov. 8. Environment. In real estate, success in selling famously is determined by location, location, location. In politics, success in winning is determined by environment, environment, environment. The end of the 2016 election campaign is decidedly un-Trump, non-Trump and anti-Trump. Being a Democrat in a Democratic-friendly nation, state or district, is the ticket to victory. That was not always so. The campaign, which began in mid-2015, shaped up as an anti-status quo year. It is ending as a status quo year. There is so much wrong in America and with America — the economy, the political system, the criminal justice system, wealth allocation, the health care system, the education system and the country’s foreign policy. Should not the Obama-Clinton Administration be held accountable? It’s not. It’s all just sound and fury. Up until the 1990s the country was divided between the haves and the have nots. Now it’s schismed between (1) the won’t haves, essentially the Millennial generation, which has maximum debt and minimal job opportunities and which views income redistribution as the solution; (2) the entitlement class, which includes retirees and all those who receive some income from some government source; (3) the keep what I haves, primarily the working class, struggling to pay their bills and affected the most by crime, property taxes and neighborhood change; (4) the haves, those families earning more than $100,000, spending more than they make, worth maybe $1 million, and worried about the future; and (5) the wealthy, the infamous top 1 percent, whose net worth is $10 million and up. Of those demographic sectors, only two in 2016 sought to upset the status quo, the Millennials, who embraced Bernie Sanders’ socialism, and the working class, who embraced Donald Trump’s anti-elitist populism. Each was sending the message no more Clintonism, Obamaism, Bushism, elitism, insiderism and favoritism. Yet, on Nov. 8, all of those “isms” will triumph.)

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Tribune Reports Reick Has Received $1.3 Million, Bartman $305,000 in Race to Replace Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/11/02/tribune-reports-reick-has-received-1-3-million-bartman-305000/
— GOP Letter from Dorr Township Precinct Committeeman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/11/01/gop-letter-from-dorr-township-precinct-committeeman/
— Lying Jack Franks Makes an Even Bigger False Promise: “No More High Property Taxes in McHenry County”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/11/01/99312/
— Another Dissatisfied with Huntley Park District Voting Machines
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/31/another-dissatisfied-with-huntley-park-district-voting-machines/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— Rauner’s silence on Trump – Kevin Hoffman
http://rebootillinois.com/2016/11/02/rauner-silence-trump-crains/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS CONGRESSWOMAN CALLS FACEBOOK RACIST
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/illinois-congresswoman-calls-facebook-racist.html
— COOK COUNTY TO TAX MINORITIES FOR BEING FAT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/cook-county-to-tax-minorities-for-being-fat.html
— 9TH CD VOTERS DEMAND INVESTIGATION IN SCHAKOWSKY’S DARK DEALINGS WITH HUSBAND’S FIRM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/9th-cd-voters-demand-investigation-in-schakowskys-dark-dealings-with-husbands-firm.html
— NEW JERSEY TOPS ILLINOIS AS STATE WITH WORST-OFF PENSION SYSTEM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/new-jersey-tops-illinois-as-state-with-worst-off-pension-system.html
— PROFESSOR FINDS THAT MOST COLLEGE STUDENTS THINK AMERICA INVENTED SLAVERY  (DIERSEN: How long have your ancestors been in America? Are you White?  Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are White, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you benefited from your ancestors’ racism, sexism, bigotry, and even worse things.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/professor-finds-that-most-college-students-think-america-invented-slavery.html
— THORNER: WOMEN IN POLITICS ‘STAND BY FIRE’ AS LEGISLATORS AND CANDIDATES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/women-in-politics-who-stand-by-the-fire-as-legislators-and-candidates.html
— TAXPAYERS DON’T REALIZE THEY’RE PAYING BILLIONS TO SERVICE THE NATIONAL DEBT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/taxpayers-dont-realize-theyre-paying-billions-to-service-the-national-debt.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Another million for Munger
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/02/another-million-for-munger/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illinois governor, wife to downsize during mansion revamp – AP
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/2/illinois-governor-wife-to-downsize-during-mansion-/

 

GOPUSA
— The Podesta emails show who runs America – and how they do it
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16648
— DOJ warns against filing voter challenges
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16682
— A Fifth Clinton Presidency? Hill, No! – Michelle Malkin
http://www.gopusa.com/a-fifth-clinton-presidency-hill-no/

 

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Hammers America First Trade Policy in Pennsylvania, Reaches Out to Bernie Sanders Backers – JULIA HAHN
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/11/02/trump-targets-pennsylvania/
— Starbucks Unveils Cup to Promote Unity During ‘Divisive Time’ in America – JEROME HUDSON  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors WANT TO UNITE EVERYONE AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/11/02/starbucks-unveils-cup-promote-unity-divisive-time-america/

 

NEWSMAX
— Poll: Trump Tied With Clinton on Returning Support From Women – Mark Swanson
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Poll-Trump-Tied-Clinton/2016/11/02/id/756578/

 

FEDERALIST
— Despite Investigations, Obama’s IRS Has Never Stopped Targeting Conservatives  The next Tea Party scandal is not only coming, it may already be happening. When it does, the charade will begin anew, and no one will pay a price. – Paul Jossey
http://thefederalist.com/2016/11/01/despite-investigations-obamas-irs-never-stopped-targeting-conservatives/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Donald Trump Jumps Ahead Of Hillary Clinton In This Poll For The First Time Since May – Alex Pappas
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/01/trump-jumps-ahead-of-clinton-in-this-poll-for-the-first-time-since-may/
— Undecideds Fuel Trump’s Rise In Recent Poll – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/01/undecideds-fuel-trumps-rise-in-recent-poll/

 

HUFFINGTON POST
—  Illinois Opportunity Project Denies Sitting On People’s Ballot Applications  But state Democrats suspect a voter suppression effort. – Arthur Delaney
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/illinois-ballot-applications_us_581a1a26e4b08f9841aca2d3
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Pat Hughes, the co-founder of the Illinois Opportunity Project, the conservative group that distributed the applications, said the criticism is bogus because the applications have, in fact, been submitted to the clerk. “It’s a red herring,” Hughes said. “It’s a pretext for harassment.” The Illinois attorney general’s office last week warned voters that if they filled out vote-by-mail ballot applications, they should “stay alert and monitor whether they then receive a ballot in the mail.” The office, which is headed by Lisa Madigan, a Democrat, sent several letters last month to the Illinois Opportunity Project demanding information about its vote-by-mail efforts in Rock Island and six other Illinois counties. Maura Possley, a spokeswoman for the attorney general’s office, said people were confused because the group’s vote-by-mail solicitation didn’t say who it was coming from. “Because the Illinois Opportunity Project’s mailings do not identify that organization and, instead, are sent from ‘[Name of County] County Vote By Mail Center’, they have led to voter confusion regarding whether they are official documents from the counties,” Possley said in an email. The Illinois Opportunity Project has ties to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, a Republican. One of the group’s co-founders, the conservative radio host Dan Proft, also heads up a big-spending political action committee that is funded partly by Rauner. The governor is looking to chip away at Democrats’ supermajority in the state legislature. Madigan’s father, state Rep. Michael Madigan (D), has been speaker of the Illinois House for decades. The Illinois kerfuffle is one of several voting controversies, some more serious than others, unfolding in various states as Election Day nears.)

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Is Donald Trump a tax criminal? With so many red flags, it’s time for the government to investigate – DAVID CAY JOHNSTON  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about how my Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates treated me because I deducted my graduate business and accounting courses.)
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/david-cay-johnston-donald-trump-tax-criminal-article-1.2855817

 

SEATTLE TIMES
— Republicans have all but given up on winning over urban voters – EMILY BADGER and QUOCTRUNG BUI  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at urban voters that Republicans are racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/republicans-have-all-but-given-up-on-winning-over-urban-voters/

 

KOAM TV
— TRAGIC: Legal marijuana may be added to Las Vegas’ list of vices – AP
http://www.koamtv.com/story/33591032/legal-marijuana-may-be-added-to-las-vegas-list-of-vices

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— 1.8 Billion People Use Facebook Every Month  And most of them use the social networking app on their phone. – Reuter
http://time.com/money/4555687/facebook-user-growth-q3-earnings/

 

THE WEEK
— Americans might actually move to Canada after the presidential election
http://theweek.com/speedreads/659248/americans-might-actually-move-canada-after-presidential-election

 

NEW YORKER
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: TWO AMERICAS: WHY DONALD TRUMP STILL HAS A LOT OF SUPPORT – John Cassidy
http://www.newyorker.com/news/john-cassidy/two-americas-why-donald-trump-still-has-a-lot-of-support

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— Something to take for granted on Election Day: Federal employees – Ron Sanders, Booz Allen Hamilton  (DIERSEN: I was a federal employee for almost 30 years and because of my Democrat GAO superiors, I have been a federal retiree for more than 19 years.)
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/something-to-take-for-granted-on-election-day-feds

 

FED WEEK
— Pay Gap Little Changed at 34 Percent  (DIERSEN: Are you non-veteran, White, male, and/or older?  Are/were you accused of being overpaid? My critics/opponents have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
http://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/pay-gap-little-changed-34-percent/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The federal-private sector pay gap remains essentially unchanged from a year ago at 34.07 percent, the Federal Salary Council has reported. While that represents the official word, based on BLS data, it likely will have little to no impact on the prospects for the January 2017 federal employee raise, which will be 1.6 percent unless political leaders take up the raise issue. They have shown no sign of interest in doing so this year, similar to the pattern of the prior three years when the council also reported a pay gap in the 34-35 percent range but raises only in the 1-2 percent range were paid—also in each case by default when no figure was enacted. The 1.6 percent raise is to be paid as 1 percentage point across the board and the 0.6 percent divided as locality pay. The largest gaps, and thus the largest locality pay portions to be paid, were found to be in the San Francisco, Washington-Baltimore, New York, Los Angeles and Sacramento areas. However, even in those areas, the raise likely will be only in about the 1.8 percent range. The lowest-paid locality, meanwhile, is the catchall rest of U.S., which covers areas in the contiguous states outside one of the 44 city areas (Alaska and Hawaii are separate localities in their entirety) as well as U.S. territories and possessions. The raise in those areas likely will be around 1.4 percent; exact figures are to be set by a late-year executive order formalizing the raise. Locality rates are paid according to where employees work, not where they live, and reflect comparisons of labor market conditions, not cost of living.)

 

DAILY KOS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump-incited ‘patriot’ militias could never carry off a coup, but could spread murderous terror.”
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/11/2/1590177/-Trump-incited-patriot-militias-could-never-carry-off-a-coup-but-could-spread-murderous-terror

 

AUTO WORLD NEWS
— 10 KEYS WHY FORD MUSTANG IS THE BEST-SELLING SPORTS CAR – Mariechris Felipe
http://www.autoworldnews.com/articles/22317/20161102/10-keys-why-ford-mustang-is-the-best-selling-sports-car.htm

October 29 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats should ask Clinton to step aside – John Kass  (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality who have been far more critical of Trump than they have been of Obama or of Clinton?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-hillary-clinton-emails-kass-1030-20161028-column.html
— Tribune readers offer suggestions for a Schoolchild’s Bill of Rights – Editorial  (DIERSEN: How do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes use your grade school education against you?  Mine hint/imply/argue/shout that my attending Trinity Lutheran grade school in Crete 1953-1961 and Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 a) made me far “too conservative” and b) proves that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and that I have always been privileged.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-schoolchild-bill-of-rights-plan-of-chicago-edit-20161027-story.html
— Clinton pushes back against ‘unprecedented’ new FBI review of emails
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-clinton-campaign-fbi-email-investigation-20161029-story.html
— Renewed FBI Clinton probe also shakes races for Senate control – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-campaign-senate-ddd34266-9e06-11e6-b552-b1f85e484086-20161029-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump pounces on Clinton email woes as her team pushes back – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-pounces-on-clinton-email-woes-as-her-team-pushes-back/
— Illinois Democrats determined to use Trump against Republicans – Lynn Sweet and Tina Sfondeles  (DIERSEN: If you are not helping elect Trump, you are helping elect Clinton.  No one who helps elect Clinton should be allowed to seek or hold any kind of government office or political office as a Republican.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-democrats-determined-to-use-trump-against-republicans/
— DREAMers can’t vote, so they seek help to block Trump – Mark Brown (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?  Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-with-no-vote-of-their-own-dreamers-seek-help-to-block-trump/
— His accounting business has boomed since becoming Chicago Heights mayor – BGA
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/chicago-heights-mayor-david-gonzalez-gets-more-business-since-election-hdo-bga/
— Woman missing from Albany Park group home
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/woman-missing-from-albany-park-group-home/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Clinton, Trump well down list of ‘inspirational’ leaders – Jim Davis
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161029/discuss/161028660/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— What the Illinois comptroller race is really about – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161029/ISSUE05/310299991/munger-mendoza-race-for-illinois-comptroller-is-all-about-rauner
— Naperville is no ‘ghost town’ – STEVE CHIRICO, Mayor, Naperville
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161029/ISSUE07/310299997/letters-naperville-is-no-ghost-town
— Chicago’s top law firms lack diversity—and clients are starting to notice – CLAIRE BUSHEY  (DIERSEN: These firms should consider bringing in Charles Bowsher.  While he ran GAO 1981-1996, he had great success getting rid of the agency’s employees who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161029/ISSUE01/310299994/chicagos-top-law-firms-lack-diversity-and-clients-are-starting-to

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— 9 on Sangamon County Board opt out of pension system – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161026/bernard-schoenburg-9-on-sangamon-county-board-opt-out-of-pension-system
— Republican Party needs to revert to nominating Republicans – George Will
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161026/george-will-republican-party-needs-to-revert-to-nominating-republicans

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois write-ins must register to count – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20161029/illinois-write-ins-must-register-to-count

 

WJBD RADIO
— Donald Trump Slams ‘Sleaze’ Anthony Weiner – ABC News
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/10/29/donald-trump-slams-sleaze-anthony-weiner
— Biden: Trump Has Made Presidential Campaign ‘So Crude’
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/10/29/biden-trump-has-made-presidential-campaign-so-crude

 

WSIL TV
— Trump pounces on Clinton email woes as her team pushes back – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33511833/clinton-campaign-comey-statement-long-on-innuendo

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Endorsement: For U.S. Senate in Illinois, Democrat Tammy Duckworth
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/editorial-for-u-s-senate-in-illinois-democrat-tammy-duckworth/article_e3d091fe-25d6-552c-8a63-e89e12a13e74.html

 

CHICAGO NOW
— What’s with all the attacks on Megyn Kelly? – James Kirk Wall  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who promotes Kelly? ANSWER: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagonow.com/an-atheist-in-illinois/2016/10/whats-with-all-the-attacks-on-megyn-kelly/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Villa Park Board considers increasing liquor licenses – Philip Gonzales
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511017669-villa-park-board-considers-increasing-liquor-licenses

 

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— The Left Blatantly Violates Election Law, and Will Get Away With It – Jim Lakely (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://blog.heartland.org/2016/10/the-left-blatantly-violates-election-law-and-will-obviously-get-away-with-it/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHICH CANDIDATES WILL YOU BE PROMOTING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD THIS WEEKEND?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/which-candidates-will-you-be-promoting-in-your-neighborhood-this-weekend.html
— SCHAKOWSKY’S HEADACHES CONTINUE OVER HUSBAND’S DIRTY CAMPAIGN TRICKS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/schakowskys-headaches-continue-over-husbands-dirty-campaign-tricks.html
— MENDOZA’S FLOWERY WORDS FOR SPEAKER MADIGAN COME BACK TO HAUNT HER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/mendozas-flowery-words-for-speaker-madigan-come-back-to-haunt-her.html

 

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 FLASHBACK: Exhibits You Won’t Find in the New National Museum of African American History and Culture, Part 1 – Cliff Kincaid
http://www.aim.org/aim-column/exhibits-you-wont-find-in-the-new-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture-part-1/
— SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 FLASHBACK: Exhibits You Won’t Find in the New National Museum of African American History and Culture, Part 2 – Cliff Kincaid
http://www.aim.org/aim-column/exhibits-you-wont-find-in-the-new-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture-part-2/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Is College a Root Cause of Unemployment? – Justin Dent  (DIERSEN: To this day, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that I never was “college material,” that I am not “college material,” and that I never will be “college material.’  They demonize, denigrate, and condemn the colleges that I earned degrees from – NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT.)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/10/29/is_college_a_root_cause_of_unemployment_132197.html

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Here’s Exactly Why A Vote For Trump Is Vote Against LGBTQ Rights  A Trump/Pence presidency would be devastating for the queer community. – Kira Brekke
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/heres-exactly-why-a-vote-for-trump-is-vote-against-lgbtq-rights_us_58110a32e4b0390e69cdface
— GOP Senator Loses Key Endorsement Over Anti-Asian Jab  Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk apologized for his remark about Tammy Duckworth’s heritage, but the Human Rights Campaign did not find him sincere. – Michael McAuliff
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mark-kirk-endorsement-anti-asian_us_581506a6e4b0390e69d0abed
— Human Rights Campaign Compounds Mistake; Refuses to Rescind Kirk Endorsement – Peter Rosenstein
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-d-rosenstein/hrc-compounds-mistake-ref_b_12703924.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump Questions Veracity of Ballot Counting in Colorado – NICK CORASANITIO
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/us/politics/donald-trump-ballots-colorado.html
— Tarred by Trump, Paul Ryan Tries to Safeguard Both Party and Job – EMMARIE HUETTEMAN  (DIERSEN: Who tars you?  The following tar me: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/us/politics/trump-paul-ryan-gop-campaign.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump alleges not all mail-in ballots are counted
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/trump-claims-not-all-mail-in-ballots-are-counted/2016/10/29/022b979e-9e1b-11e6-b552-b1f85e484086_video.html
— Trump accuses Clinton of ‘criminal action,’ predicts victory: ‘The silent majority is back’ – Sean Sullivan, John Wagner and Anne Gearan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/clinton-campaign-leaders-say-comey-acted-unfairly-and-perhaps-improperly/2016/10/29/d50bd28e-9dec-11e6-b3c9-f662adaa0048_story.html
— Trump boasts about his philanthropy. But his giving falls short of his words. – David A. Fahrenthold  (DIERSEN: What do you give to others?  I give GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails every morning and every evening free of charge and without any advertising.  What do you say to those who always read those emails but who viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn those emails and me as being worthless because I am not paid to be your GOPUSA Illinois Editor?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-boasts-of-his-philanthropy-but-his-giving-falls-short-of-his-words/2016/10/29/b3c03106-9ac7-11e6-a0ed-ab0774c1eaa5_story.html

 

HERALD SUN
— Clinton fans assault black woman backing Trump – Andrew Bolt
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/blogs/andrew-bolt/clinton-fans-assault-black-woman-backing-trump/news-story/3f4c3757b3b63f4d2df6f528649b5435

 

BOSTON GLOBE
— OUTSTANDING: Archdiocese gives $850,000 to fight marijuana bid – Jim O’Sullivan
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/10/28/archdiocese-spend-against-marijuana-legalization/qtCwVY4ViWjRFwOvcyveeK/story.html

 

BOSTON HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Archdiocese backs pot foes with contribution of $850G – Brian Dowling
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/10/archdiocese_backs_pot_foes_with_contribution_of_850g

 

RECORDER
— Opponents of legal pot see more drugged driving, harm to youth – TOM RELIHAN
http://www.recorder.com/What-s-the-downside-to-legalizing-marijuana-5161644

 

ABA JOURNAL
— Fired general counsel sues for alleged gender and age bias, claims pay talk was banned – DEBRA CASSENS WEISS
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/fired_general_counsel_sues_for_alleged_gender_and_age_bias_claims_pay_talk

 

ON TOP MAGAZINE
— Gay Group Criticized For Its Continued Support Of Mark Kirk After Racist Remark – CARLOS SANTOSCOY
http://www.ontopmag.com/article/23527/Gay_Group_Criticized_For_Its_Continued_Support_Of_Mark_Kirk_After_Racist_Remark

 

SLATE
— Human Rights Campaign Finally Withdraws Kirk Endorsement Following Racist Comment – Mark Joseph Stern
http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2016/10/29/human_rights_campaign_finally_withdraws_mark_kirk_endorsement.html

October 26 Morning Edition

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

October 25 Morning Edition

CBS2
— Illinois Comptroller Candidates To Meet In Televised Debate
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/10/25/illinois-comptroller-candidates-to-meet-in-televised-debate/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State comptroller candidates to debate tonight – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-comptroller-debate-munger-mendoza-20161024-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PHOTO OF KIRK: Health questions remain, but Sen. Kirk won’t release medical records.  Observers worry stroke may have affected his judgment. – Jeff Coen and Rick Pearson  (DIERSEN: If you are involved in government or in politics, sooner or later, your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will demonize, denigrate, and condemn your judgment.  My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government demonized, denigrated, and condemned my judgment because I did not become a Democrat, because I complained about reverse discrimination, because I complained about age discrimination, because I complained about political affiliation discrimination, and because I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged the aforesaid.  Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, etc. demonize, denigrate, and condemn my judgment because I support a) all the planks in the Republican Party platform, b) all the planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform, and c) the MTRCC resolution against video gambling.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mark-kirk-health-met-20161025-story.html
— For some low-income workers, retirement is only a dream – AP  (DIERSEN: Are you non-veteran, White, male, and/or older?  Are/were you accused of being overpaid?  My critics/opponents have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–never-to-retire-20161024-story.html
— Chicagoans with less than college degree have had weakest earnings recovery – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: Who thinks/thought that you are/were not “college material?”  I should write a book about those who thought that I was not “college material.”  They stressed that neither of my parents attended college, that except for my father, none of my ancestors had earned a high school diploma, and that my mother never attended high school.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-middle-skills-pay-gap-1025-biz-20161024-story.html
— The Democrats’ dirty tricks against Donald Trump – Cal Thomas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-democrats-undercover-video-trump-rally-violence-20161025-story.html
— My mom, a refugee, is vetted every day – Lev Golinkin  (DIERSEN: Who vets you?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes vet me every day.  They read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails looking for typos and for anything in the emails that they can use against me.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-refugees-immigrants-extreme-vetting-20161024-story.html
— Poll: Clinton gaining ground with young voters – AP  (DIERSEN: How old are you?  I am 68.  Democrat candidates hint/imply/argue/shout at younger people that if elected, they will use government to give young people preference, that is, that they will discriminate against older people.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–ap-poll-campaign-2016-young-americans-20161025-story.html
— In emails, Clinton campaign measures diversity among staff  (DIERSEN: What are your demographics?  While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors always measured “diversity among staff.”  Constructively, Democrat politicians forced them a) to hire, to retain, and to promote young Democrats, and especially young Democrats who were minority and/or female and b) make way for them by getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-hillary-clinton-wikileaks-emails-20161024-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump Jesse Jackson says “If election is ‘rigged,’ it isn’t against Trump.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/jesse-jackson-if-election-is-rigged-it-isnt-against-trump/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Aviation Chief’s $100,000 bonus under pressure from Black Aldermen. – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians a) to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority and/or young and b) to make way for those Democrats by getting rid of their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/aviation-commissioner-raked-over-the-coals-on-minority-contracts/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Dold slams Iran nuke deal, Schneider says enforce it – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029262/
— Hultgren, Walz differ over health care in 14th District – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029264/
— Immigration reform divides Roskam, Howland – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161025/news/161029260/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— These 5 homeowners have the biggest unpaid property tax bills – DENNIS RODKIN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20161025/CRED0701/161029937/5-biggest-unpaid-property-tax-bills-in-cook-county

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rodriguez says Rep. LaHood is too far right for the 18th – Laura Nightengale  (DIERSEN: Who hints/implies/argues/shouts that you are “too far to the right?”  I should write a book about past and present “Republican” activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who hint/imply/argue/shout that I am “too far to the right.”  The aforesaid promote LGBTQ activity, mass/illegal immigration, abortion, gambling, booze, pot, race and gender based preference giving, age discrimination, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, and/or even worse things.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161024/election-preview-rodriguez-says-rep-lahood-is-too-far-right-for-18th

 

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Race remains the nation’s sore spot – Scott Reeder  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at minorities that Republicans are racists, and especially Republicans who are Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2016/10/25/reeder-race-remains-the-nations-sore-spot/a6hhf15/

 

WSIL TV
— Obama administration confirms double-digit premium hikes – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33465066/obama-administration-confirms-double-digit-premium-hikes
— Trump brand loses luster with affluent – AP  (DIERSEN: Are you affluent?  I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have financial problems and who are filled with envy.  They are furious that I am affluent enough that I can afford to spend 10+ unpaid hours each and every day putting out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33469866/trump-brand-loses-luster-with-affluent

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Obama admits to laughing at Trump during debates  President reads mean tweets about him – Kevin Liptak
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/entertainment/obama-admits-to-laughing-at-trump-during-debates

 

DEPAULIA
— College Dems, GOP debate at DePaul – Brenden Moore
http://depauliaonline.com/2016/10/25/college-dems-gop-debate-depaul/

 

COLUMBIA CHRONICLE
— Political experts predict presidential race to affect Illinois elections – Eric Bradach (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those a) who paint themselves as being “political experts” and b) who viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn me and what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor.)
http://www.columbiachronicle.com/metro/article_923a622a-97e0-11e6-85de-db5af93b2c1f.html

 

CHICAGO MAROON
— At Free Higher-Ed Protest, Police Arrest Two UofC Students in Graduation Gowns  Eight protestors chained themselves together in groups of four to shut down Michigan Avenue. When police clipped the chains, protesters went limp as officers dragged them to a waiting police van. – Alex Ward  (DIERSEN: What did you do while you were earning your undergraduate degree?  I worked all the hours that I could for John’s Sinclair, the Post Office, Chrysler, and University Plaza Dormitory to earn money to pay for college expenses and for new cars.)
https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2016/10/25/higher-ed-protest-police-arrest-two-uofc-students/

 

AMERICANS FOR TRUTH ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY
— Will Fox News with Openly ‘Gay’ Shep Smith Become Even More Pro-Homosexual? Kincaid Interviews LaBarbera
https://americansfortruth.com/2016/10/24/video-will-fox-news-with-openly-gay-shep-smith-become-more-pro-homosexual-kincaid-interviews-labarbera/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER/CLARKE: IT’S NOT ABOUT HILLARY OR TRUMP, IT’S ABOUT ENDING CORRUPTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/thornerclarke-its-not-about-hillary-or-trump-its-about-ending-corruption-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Chicago appears to account for most of state’s net voter registration gain since ‘08  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/25/chicago-appears-to-account-for-most-of-states-net-voter-registration-gain-since-08/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— RNC: Early and absentee voting numbers give us ‘a lot of optimism’ – David Sherfinski
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/25/rnc-early-and-absentee-voting-numbers-give-us-lot-/

 

BREITBART
— Politico, Megyn Kelly Rush Out Fabricated Narrative to Attack Breitbart News – MATTHEW BOYLE  (DIERSEN: Who works with liberals against you?  My critics/opponents are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.  They absolutely could/would/do work with liberals against me.)
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/10/24/politico-megyn-kelly-rush-fabricated-narrative-attack-breitbart-news/
— DOJ Warns Efforts to Stop 2016 Voter Fraud Could ‘Violate’ Federal Law – LOGAN CHURCHWELL  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote voter fraud.  Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2016/10/24/doj-warns-efforts-stop-2016-voter-fraud-violate-federal-law/

 

THE BLAZE
— Report: Breitbart coordinated with liberal activist to take down Rubio, Cruz – Tre Goins-Phillips  (DIERSEN: Who works with liberals against you?  My critics/opponents are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.  They absolutely could/would/do work with liberals against me.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/24/report-breitbart-coordinated-with-liberal-activist-to-take-down-rubio-cruz/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump ‘87% certain’ to win in November – Arnold Cusmariu
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2016/10/trump_87_certain_to_win_in_november.html

 

THE HILL
— Breitbart, liberal activist cooperated on GOP primary disruptions: report – Mark Hensch  (DIERSEN: Who works with liberals against you? My critics/opponents are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.  They absolutely could/would/do work with liberals against me.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/302605-breitbart-liberal-activist-cooperated-on-gop-primary

 

POLITICO
— Giuliani: Trump doing better among Dems, Independents than Romney – Louis Nelson
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/trump-winning-democrats-independents-rudy-giuliani-230280
— Democrat women poised for record gains in Trump backlash  Clinton wanted to bring more women with her, and the GOP nominee has only helped. – Edward-Isaac Dovere (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, notwithstanding the fact that Democrats run America, Democrats shout at women that Republican men have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that women have had, are having, and will have.  Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout that they will use government to get rid of Republican men once and for all, and especially Republican men who are Protestant, conservative, White, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.  What do you say to disgusting hypocritical treasonous Republican men who increasingly side with Democrats to discourage/delay/stop the Democrats from getting rid of them?)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/democratic-women-senate-house-230268

 

ABC NEWS
— Republicans in Tight Races More Likely to Abandon Donald Trump – ADAM KELSEY
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-tight-races-abandon-donald-trump/story?id=43025235

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial with a big color picture of pot unethically made to look like a news article, the NYT promotes pot.  To promote pot is to promote the destruction of America.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/25/us/marijuana-legalization-ballot-measures.html
— The Epidemic of Worry – David Brooks  (DIERSEN: Who wants you to worry?  The following want me to worry: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/25/opinion/the-epidemic-of-worry.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump will claim the election was stolen. This new poll shows GOP voters may believe him. – Greg Sargent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2016/10/25/trump-will-claim-the-election-was-stolen-this-new-poll-shows-gop-voters-may-believe-him/
— One (anti-Trump) GOP woman wonders why the men in her party won’t defend her – Amanda Carpenter
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/10/25/carpenter-op-ed/

 

USA TODAY
— Litigious Donald Trump – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about all the lawsuits that I have filed.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/10/24/donald-trump-litigation-bankruptcies-taj-mahal-editorials-debates/87664434/
— Infants should share parents’ room for 1st year of life – Josh Hafner
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/10/24/infants-should-share-parents-room-1st-year-report-finds/92673778/
http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2016/10/25/92687468/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump, you are loved by those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/my-former-republican-party-1477353852
— Hillary Clinton’s Catholic Fan Club  Under Pope Francis, Progressive Catholics exaggerate papal authority. –  WILLIAM MCGURN  (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-Catholic, so therefore, those who vote for Democrats are extremely anti-Catholic.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clintons-catholic-fan-club-1477353630

 

DETROIT NEWS
— What passes for ‘free’ speech at DePaul – Nicholas G. Hahn III  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will DePaul officially declare itself to be the “Anti-Christ University?”)
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nicholas-g-hahn-iii/2016/10/24/passes-free-speech-catholic-campus/92710562/

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Report: Breitbart Worked With Liberal Activist Who Targeted Trump’s Primary Opponents – Charley Lanyon  (DIERSEN: Who works with liberals against you?  My critics/opponents are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.  They absolutely could/would/do work with liberals against me.)
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/10/breitbart-worked-with-liberal-activist-against-trump-rivals.html
— ‘Citizen Journalism’ Is a Catastrophe Right Now, and It’ll Only Get Worse – Jesse Singal (DIERSEN: What do you do?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) glorify and praise Rich Miller as being Illinois’ top political reporter and journalist and b) hint/imply/argue/shout that I am neither a reporter nor a journalist because I have not been paid anything for what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000.  In my defense, I stress that I must have lots more money than Miller has a) because I do need to charge for email subscriptions like he does and b) I can afford to spend 10+ hours each and every day, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, putting out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.  He who pays the piper calls the tunes.  Those who Miller seeks/takes money from call his tunes.  No one calls my tunes.  Further, I could point out that I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $92,632-$120,427.  While GAO focuses on government issues rather than political issues, much of what GAO employees do is what reporters and journalists do.)
http://nymag.com/selectall/2016/10/citizen-journalism-is-a-catastrophe-itll-only-get-worse.html

 

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs always want the Republican Party a) to dump its platform and b) to dump those who support its platform.
http://www.salon.com/2016/10/25/factions-and-fiction-no-the-fractured-republican-party-will-not-die-and-it-will-not-realign-it-is-incapable-of-chnage/

 

GUARDIAN
— BEYOND TRAGIC: Women now drink as much alcohol as men, global study finds  Researchers believe the change is because drinks are cheaper, created for and marketed at women – Sarah Boseley
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/oct/24/women-drink-alcohol-men-global-study

 

SUPER CHEVY
— 1966 425hp Vette is Handed Down from Family Member to Family Member – Jerry Heasley  (DIERSEN: What cars do/did your father own?  My outstanding father bought his first and only new car in 1967 when he was 45 years old.  It was a bottom of the line 1967 Chevy 2-door with almost no options.  He died suddenly in 1969.)
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1610-1966-425hp-vette-is-handed-down-from-family-member/

October 21 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The cost of Rauner’s loose bankruptcy talk – Chris Kennedy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-rauner-bankruptcy-chris-kennedy-perspec-1023-md-20161021-story.html
— Buckle up for the ‘sexism’ tsunami – Heather Wilhelm  (DIERSEN: Democrats crow about their success in getting women to hate men who are Republican.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-sexism-feminist-hillary-perspec-1021-md-20161021-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps boo Trump at New York charity dinner.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-al-smith-dinner-20161020-snap-story.html
— Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Decision Granting Unwed Father Visitation – Jennifer Whiteside
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/community/chi-ugc-article-illinois-appellate-court-upholds-decision-gra-2016-10-19-story.html
— For Trump, the real dirty word is CFPB (Consumer Finance Protection Bureau) – Brian J. O’Connor
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201610170000–tms–fmoneyctnoc-a20161017-20161017-story.html
— TRAGIC: Jim McMahon stumps for legalizing marijuana in Arizona ad – Phil Thompson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chicagoinc/ct-jim-mcmahon-marijuana-ad-20161020-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— We endorse Dan Patlak for Board of Review
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-choose-your-poison-in-board-of-review-race/
— A ‘moral obligation’ to pay workers fairly – MARLEN GARCIA  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always shouted that I was overpaid.  But they have not done that for my coworkers who were Democrats, minorities, females, younger, and/or veterans.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/marlen-garcia-a-moral-obligation-to-pay-airport-workers-fairly/

 

DAILY HERALD
— State Senate candidates Murphy, Thillens debate ties to party bosses – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161021/news/161029841/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois secure in election readiness despite database hack – AP  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161020/NEWS02/161029978/illinois-secure-in-election-readiness-despite-database-hack

 

NBC5
— For First Lady, Trump is He Who Shall Remain Nameless  Mrs. Obama’s rhetoric shows her trying to balance her position as first lady — a figure long viewed as out of the political fray — while also holding little back in a race she clearly feels strongly about – Thomas Beaumont  (DIERSEN: Those who speak at Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) meetings and events know that those who dominate the MTRCC do not want me or my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to be mentioned.  Those who dominate the MTRCC blame me for their problems, they blame me for your problems, they blame me for my problems, and they blame me for everyone’s problems.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/For-First-Lady-Trump-is-He-Who-Shall-Remain-Nameless–397863341.html

 

CHICAGO REPORTER
— Is Illinois’ school funding discriminatory? Urban League pushes for court ruling – Curtis Black  (DIERSEN: How much real estate tax have you paid?  I have paid real estate taxes every year since 1972 (in University Park 1972-1984 and in Chicago 1974-1978) and my wife and I every year since 1978 in Wheaton, but we have never sent any children to any public grade schools or high schools. Our parents paid lots of real estate taxes for many decades, but I attended public schools only 4 years (Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966) and my wife never attended a public school.)
http://chicagoreporter.com/is-illinois-school-funding-discriminatory-urban-league-pushes-for-court-ruling/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— 386 state jobs could relocate to Springfield – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161020/survey-386-state-jobs-could-relocate-to-springfield

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Hackers Do Not Pose A Treat For Election Night (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/hackers-do-not-pose-a-treat-for-election-night
— Duckworth Campaigns At Closed Event In Springfield (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who do NOT want me to a) know about their events and other activities, b) promote their events and other activities, c) attend their events, or d) report on their events and other activities?)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/duckworth-campaigns-at-closed-event-in-springfield-10-21-2016

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Election Spending Examined – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=227298#.WAoEQegrKM8

 

ROCK ISLAND TIMES
— What has expanded video gambling done to Illinois? – Phil Ciciora  (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.  To promote gambling is to promote vice. Those who promote vice oppose me.)
http://rockrivertimes.com/2016/10/20/what-has-expanded-video-gambling-done-to-illinois/

 

CHICAGO PATCH
— Illinois Ranked Among Best States for Teachers  Not many states have a higher teacher-friendliness index than Illinois. – Tim Moran  (DIERSEN: What professions do/did you have?  What is their “friendliness index?”)
http://patch.com/illinois/chicago/illinois-ranked-among-best-states-teachers

 

  1. LOUIS AMERICAN
    — Damage control in the voting booth in East St. Louis – James T. Ingram
    http://www.stlamerican.com/news/columnists/james/damage-control-in-the-voting-booth-in-east-st-louis/article_1577a6e2-95bc-11e6-ac53-d763bd216611.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRUMP SUPPORTER REPORTED ON CANCELLED CHICAGO RALLY AGITATORS IN MARCH
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/trump-supporter-reported-on-cancelled-chicago-rally-agitators-in-march.html

 

GOPUSA
— Podesta: All You Need is a Driver’s License to Vote (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16265?omhide=true

 

HOT AIR
— Poll: Majority of Republicans say Trump, not Paul Ryan, represents what the GOP should stand for politically (DIERSEN: What does Paul Ryan think of you?  From what I see, Ryan wants to get rid of me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails because I promote too many planks in the Republican Party platform that he rejects.)
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/10/20/poll-majority-republicans-say-trump-not-paul-ryan-represents-gop-stand-politically/

 

NEWSMAX
— DePaul University to Student GOP: No ‘Unborn Lives Matter’ Posters
http://www.newsmax.com/US/DePaul-Bans-Posters/2016/10/20/id/754505/
— Sen. Jeff Sessions: Clinton’s ‘Radical View’ of Immigration Dangerous – Sandy Fitzgerald
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Jeff-Sessions-Clinton-Radical-View-Immigration/2016/10/20/id/754504/
— Clinton Leads Left-Leaning Top 10 ‘Islamic Money in Politics’ List
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/islamic-money-politics-Hillary-Clinton/2016/10/20/id/754588/

 

BREITBART
— ‘I Had Nothing to Do With That!’ Obama Dodges Blame For Skyrocketing Premiums – CHARLIE SPIERING
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/10/20/nothing-obama-dodges-blame-skyrocketing-premiums/

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— THE LEFT IN POWER: CLINTON TO OBAMA  How the Democrats became a leftwing party. – Lloyd Billingsley
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/264559/left-power-clinton-obama-lloyd-billingsley

 

TOWNHALL
— Trump’s Al Smith Dinner Speech Gets Too Political, Draws Boos – Cortney O’Brien
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/10/20/trumps-al-smith-dinner-speech-gets-too-political-draws-boos-n2235347

 

HANNITY
— FLASHBACK: Hillary Didn’t Accept The Results Of The 2000 Election
http://www.hannity.com/articles/hanpr-election-493995/flashback-hillary-didnt-accept-the-results-15221824/

 

THE HILL
— Trump booed at Al Smith dinner – Ben Kamisar and Harper Neidig
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/302133-trump-booed-at-al-smith-dinner
— High anxiety for GOP – Niall Stanage  (DIERSEN: Who will the “GOP Establishment” blame for Republican losses on November 8, 2016?)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/302125-high-anxiety-for-gop

 

POLITICO
— Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele won’t back Trump – NOLAN D. MCCASKILL (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Trump has pledged to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/michael-steele-no-support-trump-230138

 

NBC NEWS
— Trump’s Media Attacks: ‘Biting the Hands That Fed Him’? – ALIYAH FRUMIN  (DIERSEN: How many in the media wanted Trump to win the Republican primary because they believed that Trump would be the easiest to defeat on November 8, 2016?)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-s-media-attacks-biting-hands-fed-him-n670256

 

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats run America.  The more that you fight voter fraud, the more that Democrats demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being a racist and even worse things.  Like Hitler did with the Jews, Democrats shout at minorities that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-election-debate-voting-commentary-idUSKCN12K0AQ

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Debate, Hillary Clinton’s Clarion Call for Women Thrills Many – FARAH STOCKMAN  (DIERSEN: DEMOCRATS SHOUT AT WOMEN THAT REPUBLICANS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST WOMEN.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/21/us/politics/hillary-clinton-women.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DEMOCRATS SHOUT AT HISPANICS THAT REPUBLICANS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST HISPANICS.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/21/opinion/too-bad-youre-latin.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— This election is much more than Clinton vs. Trump. It’s old America vs. new America – Cathleen Decker and Noah Bierman  (DIERSEN: This election is Clinton supporters, that is, those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AGAINST TRUMP SUPPORTERS, that is, those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-election-contrast-20161020-snap-story.html
— The U.S. may be the ‘Great Satan’ in Iran, but some still want to win the U.S. visa lottery – Ramin Mostaghim and Shashank Bengali
http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-iran-us-visas-20161019-snap-story.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s inner circle knows he has lost – Jennifer Rubin  (DIERSEN: Whose inner circles are you in?  I am NOT in the inner circles of those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid or those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/10/20/trumps-inner-circle-knows-he-has-lost/
— Why doesn’t Clarence Thomas get his due? He’s a black man who challenged liberal orthodoxy.  After a remarkable 25-year career on the nation’s highest court, the fact that he’s not celebrated by all Americans is a travesty. – Mark Paoletta
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/10/21/why-doesnt-clarence-thomas-get-his-due-hes-a-black-man-who-challenged-liberal-orthodoxy/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— With Donald Trump as Candidate, Republicans See Cuban-American Support Shrinking  Doubts over GOP nominee could make Hillary Clinton first Democratic presidential candidate to win a majority among the community – BETH REINHARD
http://www.wsj.com/articles/with-donald-trump-as-candidate-republicans-see-cuban-american-support-shrinking-1476991341
— Donald Trump Draws 2000 Election Parallels Amid Vote Challenge Comments  Republican nominees compares his refusal to accept Hillary Clinton victory to Al Gore’s recount fight – BYRON TAU
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-draws-2000-election-parallels-amid-criticism-over-debate-comments-1477007375
— Plummeting Newspaper Ad Revenue Sparks New Wave of Changes  With global newspaper print advertising on pace for worst decline since recession, publishers cut costs and restructure – SUZANNE VRANICA and JACK MARSHALL
http://www.wsj.com/articles/plummeting-newspaper-ad-revenue-sparks-new-wave-of-changes-1476955801
— College Sex Meets the Star Chamber  At Yale’s sexual misconduct tribunals, defendants can’t even cross-examine witnesses. – JENNIFER C. BRACERAS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/college-sex-meets-the-star-chamber-1477001578

 

USA TODAY
— After 25 years, Clarence Thomas still dissents – Richard Wolf
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/10/21/supreme-court-clarence-thomas-25-years-scalia/92063306/

 

MASHABLE
— 8 marginalized groups still fighting for the freedom to vote in the U.S. – KATIE DUPERE  (DIERSEN: DEMOCRATS SHOUT AT MEMBERS OF THESE GROUPS THAT REPUBLICANS HAVE CAUSED, ARE CAUSING, AND WILL FOREVER CAUSE ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT MEMBERS OF THESE GROUPS HAVE HAD, ARE HAVING, AND WILL HAVE.)
http://mashable.com/2016/10/21/voting-rights-marginalized-groups/#9JG9lUJFm5q9
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 1. People with limited mobility. . .2. People without valid ID. . .3. Individuals with felony convictions. . .4. Individuals deemed “mentally incompetent”. . .5. Undocumented immigrants. . .6. Low-income individuals. . .7. People experiencing homeless. . .8. Indigenous communities)

 

KCRG
— First-time voters eager for say In presidential election – Fenna Semken  (DIERSEN: In your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America, what percent of educators a) preach hatred to Trump and b) preach hatred of Trump’s supporters?)
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/First-time-voters-eager-for-say-In-presidential-election-397854291.html

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— Justice Department to dispatch fewer election observers in 2016 – AP
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/justice-department-to-dispatch-fewer-election-observers-for-2016

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— An Establishment in Panic – Pat Buchanan
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_pat_buchanan/an_establishment_in_panic2
— Most Still Say Clinton Should Have Been Indicted
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/most_still_say_clinton_should_have_been_indicted

 

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— Inflammatory and Turned Away  Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos is touring college campuses across America, and some universities have shut him out because of his rhetoric against groups too numerous to list. – Kasia Kovacs  (DIERSEN: Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you as being inflammatory?  The following demonize, denigrate, and condemn me as being inflammatory: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/10/21/several-universities-cancel-appearances-conservative-writer-milo-yiannopoulos

 

CORNELL SUN
— Students Debate Implications of Race-Based Admissions for Asian Americans – Emma Newburger  (DIERSEN: To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group.)
http://cornellsun.com/2016/10/20/students-debate-implications-of-race-based-admissions-for-asian-americans/

 

THE CRIMSON
— I am Not Your Enemy – ELIZABETH Y. SUN  (DIERSEN: Who treats you like you are their enemy?  The following teat me like I am their enemy: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2016/10/17/sun-not-your-enemy/

 

COLLEGE FIX
— Harvard student calls out social justice warrior peers as narrow-minded tyrants  A self-proclaimed social justice warrior has had enough of social justice warriors – JENNIFER KABBANY
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/29576/
— Midwest universities offer to train students in leftist activism, better protesting – MATT LAMB  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, universities talk and act like they want their graduates to be “good little Democrats,” that is, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/29577/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DePaul wants more protests?  Some Chicago-area universities are sponsoring training in political activism this fall – but it appears to be tilted towards progressive causes only. The administration at Northwestern University is putting on “Social Justice Advocacy Training” Friday. The promotional poster for the event promotes liberal causes such as Black Lives Matter and NU Divest, which advocates boycott, divestment and sanction against Israel. Sponsored by the Leadership and Community Engagement office, participants will learn how to “Articulate the dynamics of political power, how to change those dynamics, and determine how and where to engage in policy change for social justice.” They will “Apply research, planning, and organizing strategies to engage and empower citizens and grassroots groups.”  Hey big spender  Right before Halloween, Loyola University Chicago is hosting a training to teach students how to lobby Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner for more funding under the Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant program, similar to the federal Pell grant program. For more than a year, MAP has faced a reduction in funding due to a budget impasse over a $4 billion deficit. In April, Rauner signed an education bill funding $170 million worth of MAP grants, about half the amount in a 2015 budget bill. Called the “MAP Advocacy Student Leader Summit,” the Oct. 29 summit promises to “give student leaders an opportunity to join a statewide coalition of grassroots advocacy on behalf students who receive MAP grants.” It is open to all “student leaders from Illinois public, private, and community colleges and universities, as well as government relations, media relations, and financial aid staff members.”  Participants will be trained on how to lobby the government for more money for Loyola, a Jesuit school. They will: Learn valuable advocacy tools for engaging legislators  Be able to coordinate their institution’s efforts with others Have the opportunity to network with fellow student leaders  Play an instrumental role in saving MAP Grants. Training new union activists  Last month, DePaul University hosted an “Activism Training” where anyone could “learn all about activism, protest and demonstrations” and “Learn what to do if you get arrested.” Participants at the Catholic school learned “new methods for starting a movement” and “about protesting on campus or off campus.” DePaul does not seem to have a problem with insufficient protests: Students took over an event by gay conservative provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos this summer, unimpeded by campus security. President Dennis Holtschneider blamed “both sides” for “intentionally provoking the others with inflammatory language.” DePaul, with the backing of union leaders, also sponsors a training school for future union activists, including mock collecting bargaining simulations. Loyola Chicago’s government affairs office, the lobbying arm of the university and sponsor of the MAP summit, did not respond to an email from The College Fix seeking more information on other trainings it offers to students. Northwestern’s media relations department did not respond to requests for comment.)

 

CHEAT SHEET
— Why the Ford Thunderbird is One of the Most Important Cars Ever – James Derek Sapienza  (DIERSEN: I owned a red 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX 1989-2012, a red 1993 Ford Thunderbird 1993-1994, and I have owned a red 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX since 1995.)
http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/ford-thunderbird-important-cars.html/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Baby Boomers Are Getting Too Old for Sports Cars – David Welch  (DIERSEN: Are you one of those hated baby boomers?  I am.  I was born in 1948.  What “midlife crisis” sports cars do you own?  I have owned my 1972 Chevy Corvette since 1971, my 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX since 1995, my 2005 Chevy Corvette since 2005, my 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS since 2010, my 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max since 2012, and my 2016 Ford Mustang since 2016.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-21/baby-boomers-swap-corvettes-for-comfort-as-sports-car-sales-fall
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mustangs, Porsches slip as buyers favor new sporty SUVs Chevy marketing less-expensive Camaro to younger consumers  Baby boomers are starting to outgrow their midlife crisis years, and that’s bad news for automakers who want to sell sports cars. It was a sign of things to come this month when Ford Motor Co. idled its Mustang plant for a week as sales for the year fell 9 percent. Other sports cars have faded at a similar rate, and even stalwarts like the Chevrolet Corvette and most Porsche models are slumping. While there are still plenty of buyers who love the passing lane, automakers face a pesky reality. Men born between 1946 and 1964, who buy most sports cars, are cruising past their peak spending years. And as age 70 beckons, folding up like an accordion to get into the front seat of a speedy roadster is hardly the prescription for an aching back. Some are even turning to high-powered versions of luxury sports utility vehicles. “Boomers are starting to age out of sports cars,” said Eric Noble, president of the CarLab, a consulting firm in Orange, California. “When you get into your 60s, comfort becomes more important. Sports cars are not going away, but the market will get smaller.” . . .  The generational handoff won’t help sports cars much either, Noble said, because there are fewer Generation Xers, or those about 35 to 50 years old. And the boomer children — the millennial generation — aren’t yet earning enough money to buy Mustangs, which start at $24,915, let alone a Corvette Z06 that can sell for more than $100,000, Noble said. Ford will probably sell more than 100,000 Mustangs this year, but through July about 25 percent have gone to car-rental agencies and other corporate fleets, according to R.L. Polk & Co., which tracks vehicle registrations. Even with that many cars going to fleet buyers, sales are off. This year, about 40 percent of Mustang buyers were baby boomers, down from 50 percent in 2013. The good news is that consumers in their 20s and 30s now make up 22 percent of Mustang buyers, compared with 15 percent three years ago, said Mark Schaller, marketing manager for the Mustang. But the buyer pool has shrunk. “We are seeing some older boomers move out,” Schaller said. “The Mustang is a life-stage vehicle.” Corvette, Camaro  Ford isn’t alone in seeing declines. Sales of the Camaro and Corvette are down 11 percent and 14 percent, respectively, this year. Part of Camaro’s drop is because General Motors Co. sells fewer of them to fleet buyers. Retail sales fell only 1 percent. “I don’t have one reason why it’s down,” said Todd Christensen, marketing manager for the Camaro and Corvette. “Boomers are still buying them, for sure.” Still, Chevy is trying to market the Camaro to younger buyers by promoting its smaller, cheaper 2-liter turbo engine in a package with high-performance parts that make the car handle like more expensive versions, Christensen said. Lifestyle Shift  Porsche may be seeing a similar shift, said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst with Edmunds.com, a car-shopping website. Coupes are no longer seen as cooler than a four-door car or SUV, she said. And with luxury brands like Porsche and Mercedes selling sporty-driving SUVs, the well-heeled can make a more practical purchase and still have some fun behind the wheel. A car that fits someone’s lifestyle and is still sporty is a better option than a true sports car, she said. That makes sense when you look at Porsche. This year and in 2015, the brand’s passenger car sales have fallen by 8 percent. At the same time, the Macan SUV has grown by 30 percent this year and is now Porsche’s top seller. Company spokesman Christian Koenig said the sales decline is due to replacement of the 911 and Boxster sports cars, which caused shortages of inventory, and the announcement of a new Panamera coming in January. Porsche believes the new sports cars will once again juice sales, he said. “We don’t really see a decline,” Koenig said. “Sports car sales in the U.S. has been a rock-solid business.” Research shows that car buyers, especially 20-somethings, still like sporty cars, according to Noble of the CarLab. They especially favor classics from the 1970s, the golden age of muscle cars. They just can’t afford them yet. And boomers want something comfortable but sporty. ‘Spirited Driving’  That’s why sales of BMW’s M edition and the Mercedes AMG are up, he said. Both are high-horsepower versions of existing models. BMW M-edition sales are up 2 percent this yea. AMG sales are down among pre-existing models. Add in the new SUVs, and the performance line is up about 60 percent to almost 16,000 vehicles this year, said Branden Cote, AMG manager for Mercedes-Benz U.S. What does a high-performance SUV look like? The AMG GLS63 is a seven-passenger, three-ton vehicle that comes with a 577-horsepower engine and starts at $124,000. It also comes with an Airmatic suspension that the driver can lower to the ground if he wants to zip in and out of a tight turn. That’s the kind of “sports car” that is fueling growth of Mercedes’s AMG line, Cote said. “Boomers are coming out of pure sports cars, but they’re not willing to sacrifice pure driving,” Cote said. “The idea of a sports SUV was incomprehensible 10 years ago. They’re not giving up spirited driving; they’re going to a different type of sporty driving.”)