February 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump Administration crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/crackdown-on-immigrants-who-use-public-benefits-takes-effect/5963804/

NBC5
— One Last Bit of Blago Business: His Law License State disciplinary officials will seek to have the former governor disbarred during a hearing on Tuesday. – Phil Rogers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/one-last-bit-of-blago-business-his-law-license/2225016/
— These Are the Referendum Questions on Chicago, Suburban Cook County Voters’ Ballots – Shelby Bremer 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/these-are-the-referendum-questions-on-chicago-suburban-cook-county-voters-ballots/2224911/

CBS2
— Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Dire Warning: Bernie Sanders’ Candidacy ‘Built On False Premise”
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/24/former-chicago-mayor-rahm-emanuels-dire-warning-bernie-sanders-candicacy-built-on-false-premise/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FROM THE ARTICLE: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz endorses Jeanne Ives
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-underwood-gop-challengers-krishnamoorthi-russian-intereference-spin-20200224-xtjmacqjmncndfxofkfwy5nhgy-story.html
— From travel bans to wealth tests, Trump’s policies are causing legal immigration to plunge – ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-legal-immigration-20200225-bnmozso32veubgfmlpnqrt524m-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— 6th Congressional District Candidate Forum on March 7 in Barrington (DIERSEN: If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organization would be still be hosting candidate forums like this one.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200221/6th-congressional-district-candidate-forum-on-march-7-in-barrington
— DuPage court clerk candidates talk about improving the office – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200224/dupage-court-clerk-candidates-talk-about-improving-the-office

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois’ pot tax take: $10M in first month – JOHN PLETZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/illinois-pot-tax-take-10m-first-month
— Gerrymandering is cheating—no matter which side does it – Madeleine Doubek (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the 2015 gerrymandering of my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9 in Wheaton. Today I completed hand-delivering the following to the 175 homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican or Independent voter: a) copy of the March 17, 2020 Republican primary ballot for the precinct with my committeeman letter in the blank space, b) copy of the DuPage County Election Division form to request a mail-in ballot, and c) campaign literature from those candidates who provided literature: Ives, Kinzler, Mack, Grogan, Almiron, McCluskey, Veenstra, and Felice.) 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/madeleine-doubek-government/gerrymandering-cheating-no-matter-which-side-does-it
— Illinois’ rainy day fund is almost nil. Other states are hitting records. Gov. Pritzker wants to put $100 million into the fund that was almost depleted amid the budget standoff between Gov. Rauner and the Legislature. Can we catch up, and how will it help the state with the nation’s worst credit rating? – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-rainy-day-fund-almost-nil-other-states-are-hitting-records

WBEZ
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Abortion Access And Activism Remain Strong In Illinois – Natalie Moore
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/abortion-access-and-activism-remain-strong-in-illinois/abca9989-16dc-4763-a71d-cb14f89a1cf6

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois GOP assesses election strategy in wake of President Trump’s decision on Blagojevich – RICK PEARSON 
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-gop-assesses-election-strategy-in-wake-of-president-trump/article_a1480bde-f484-52d0-92a2-16ad5c496ee1.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Sanders’, Not Trump, Supporters Blamed for Vandalism of Bloomberg Offices
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/sanders-not-trump-supporters-blamed-for-vandalism-of-bloomberg-offices/ 
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Spreads Disinformation on Sue Rezin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/il-14-jim-oberweis-spreads-disinformation-on-sue-rezin/ 
— Trump Rally Scheduled for Woodstock Square Saturday, February 29th
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/trump-rally-scheduled-for-woodstock-square-saturday-february-29th/ 
— Big 2020 Donations in Skillicorn-Schofield State Rep. Race
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/big-2020-donations-in-skillicorn-schofield-state-rep-race/ 
— Brian Sager Loans $18,000 to Campaign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/brian-sager-loans-18000-to-campaign/
— IL-14: Tribune Highlights GOP Primary
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/il-14-tribune-highlights-gop-primary/
— IL-14: Final Candidates’ Forum Open to the Public in Huntley March 2nd
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/il-14-final-candidates-forum-open-to-the-public-in-huntley-march-2nd/ 
— Pritzker Brags about Pot Tax
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/pritzker-brags-about-pot-tax/ 
— Another Letter in Favor of Consolidating McHenry Township
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/another-letter-in-favor-of-consolidating-mchenry-township/ 
— Johnsburg Man Asks Jack Franks to Step Aside as County Board Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/141583/ 
— IL-6: Ted Cruz Endorses Jeanne Ives
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/il-6-ted-cruz-endorses-jeanne-ives/ 
— Judicial Candidate Don Brewer Goes with Billboards
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/24/don-brewer-goes-with-billboards/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— SENATOR TED CRUZ ENDORSES IVES IN 6TH CD IL GOP PRIMARY RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/senator-ted-cruz-endorses-ives-in-6th-cd-il-gop-primary-race.html
— FIREARM ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS CRIPPLED WHEN FINANCIALLY-STRUGGLING ILLINOIS SWEPT FUNDS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/firearm-enforcement-programs-crippled-when-financially-struggling-illinois-swept-funds-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,646 new state workers in Pritzker budget
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/24/todays-number-1646-new-state-workers-in-pritzker-budget/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Bloomberg camp blasts Sanders’ ‘Trump-like rhetoric’ after office vandalized – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/24/mike-bloomberg-camp-blasts-bernie-sanders-trump-li/
— Democratic presidential candidates court unions with pro-labor proposals – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/23/democratic-presidential-candidates-court-unions-wi/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— No, Bernie Sanders is not ‘the unity candidate’ – Kaylee McGhee
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/no-bernie-sanders-is-not-the-unity-candidate
— Bernie Sanders will be the Democrats’ first social justice nominee. That should terrify America (DIERSEN: Those who promote “social justice” want to get rid of “once and for all” individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/bernie-sanders-will-be-the-democrats-first-social-justice-nominee-that-should-terrify-america

GOPUSA
— India Pours On The Pageantry With Colorful Welcome For Trump
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=85231

BREITBART
— Bernie Sanders Supporters Get a Taste of How Media Abuse Trump – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2020/02/24/pollak-bernie-sanders-supporters-start-to-understand-how-media-abuses-trump/

BLAZE
— ‘Macho Man’ rings out for President Trump as over 100,000 wearing white Trump hats pack India stadium and cheer his arrival – Dave Urbanski
https://www.theblaze.com/news/macho-man-rings-out-for-president-trump-as-over-100000-pack-india-stadium

CNS NEWS
— Why the Democrat Party is Rejecting Bernie Sanders – Allen West 
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/allen-west/why-democrat-party-rejecting-bernie-sanders

DAILY CALLER
— Bernie Sanders Can’t Answer When Asked How All His Socialist Proposals Are ‘Going To Be Paid For’ – LOGAN HALL
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/24/bernie-sanders-socialist-proposals-paid-for-60-minutes/
— Here’s What The Lead Roger Stone Juror Wrote In Her Jury Questionnaire – CHUCK ROSS (DIERSEN: What percent of the Chicago-area jury pool is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, 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 for a long time?)
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/24/tomeka-hart-roger-stone-juror-questionnaire/

TOWNHALL
— ‘Unredacted with Kurt Schlichter’: Who’s Mike Bloomberg Going to Buy Off Next? (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have lots of financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/townhallcomstaff/2020/02/24/draft-n2561797
— Public School ‘History’ Lesson Compares Trump to Soviets, Nazis – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/02/23/public-school-history-lesson-compares-trump-to-soviets-nazis-n2561771

BLUE LIVES MATTER
— School District Defends AP History Lesson Calling Trump A Nazi And Communist – Sandy Malone
https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/school-district-defends-ap-history-lesson-calling-trump-a-nazi-and-communist-05x-FvSXhUGMM7vMLVgrYg

THE HILL 
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/484265-juan-williams-black-votes-matter

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— America’s House Divided Cannot Stand Voters tend to see their political opponents as enemies, which is dangerous for democracy. – Charles Lipson (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs make it clear that they want to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-house-divided-cannot-stand-11582563522

BLOOMBERG LAW
— EEOC Nomination Could Renew Culture War in Congress – Chris Opfer (DIERSEN: How has EEOC impacted you? In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job office that I had accepted saying that Oldsmobile had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.) 
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/punching-in-eeoc-nomination-could-renew-culture-war-in-congress-23
— OUTSTANDING: Older Allstate Manager to Get Trial on Age Discrimination Claim
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/older-allstate-manager-to-get-trial-on-age-discrimination-claim

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— It’s Becoming Rarer for Federal Agencies and Employees to Settle Over Adverse Actions And employees who take their cases to a judge are increasingly losing. – ERIC KATZ (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Because of that, virtually all adverse actions are taken against federal employees who are Republican, conservative, White, male, older, draft avoiders, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. My Democrat superiors in the federal government did what Democrat politicians wanted them to do. I should write a book about the adverse actions that my Democrat federal superiors took against me.) 
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/01/its-becoming-rarer-federal-agencies-and-employees-settle-over-adverse-actions/162813/

February 24 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s campaign office vandalized in Edgewater on North Side, police say
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mike-bloombergs-campaign-office-vandalized-in-edgewater-on-north-side-police/5962919/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-2/24/2020
— 22 shot, 5 fatally, in Chicago weekend shootings
https://abc7chicago.com/22-shot-5-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/5963006/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-2/24/2020

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Graffiti spray-painted on Bloomberg campaign office in Edgewater “Racist,” “sexist,” “GOP” and “oligarch” were scrawled across four windows on the front of the former New York mayor’s campaign office, 1130 W. Bryn Mawr. – Luke Wilusz and Carly Behm
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/2/24/21150374/mike-bloomberg-edgewater-campaign-office-graffiti-vandalism-bryn-mawr

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With Democrats caught up in corruption probe, Illinois GOP appeared to have a ready-made campaign message. Then Trump freed Blgojevich. ‘It doesn’t help the argument.’ – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-rod-blagojevich-illinois-republicans-20200224-qf6poxyv4vdybnggbkyt7fuf7i-story.html
— FRONT PAGE: 7 in GOP line up for shot to reclaim 14th District – Rick Pearson
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20200224/281509343215533
— Expelling Wall Street Journal reporters returns China to a darker age – BRET STEPHENS (DIERSEN: In Illinois, the more planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform that you support, the more likely that Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, etc. will expel you.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-china-wall-street-journal-20200221-2tzdu75bkzapnlh7c2adzzavea-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What volunteer work, that is, what unpaid work, have you spent a lot of time doing? For me, it includes serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004, Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee member 1983-1996, and Illinois CPA Society Membership Committee member 1989-1998. 
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20200224/281861530533805

WGN RADIO
— Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin discusses the new budget plan
https://wgnradio.com/2020/02/23/illinois-house-republican-leader-jim-durkin-comes-on-this-weeks-episode-of-the-sunday-spin/

WBEZ
— For The First Time In More Than A Decade, The Waitlist For Suburban Public Housing Is Opening – Kristen Schorsch
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/for-the-first-time-in-more-than-a-decade-the-waitlist-for-suburban-public-housing-is-opening/5278515b-3592-45dd-b333-86493c2a0f4d

FOX ST. LOUIS
— Choice to separate Chicago from Illinois to appear on some primary ballots – JOE MILLITZER
https://fox2now.com/2020/02/21/choice-to-separate-illinois-from-chicago-to-appear-on-some-primary-ballots/#new_tab

WCBU
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats encourage minorities and women to wear protest hairstyles.
https://wcbu.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/gordon-booth-spearheads-anti-hairstyle-discrimination-effort#stream/0

DEPAULIA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.
https://depauliaonline.com/46663/nation/trump-under-fire-for-sanctuary-cities-crackdown/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— 14% of Illinois residents enrolled in food stamp program in July
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/525864077-analysis-14-of-illinois-residents-enrolled-in-food-stamp-program-in-july#new_tab

ILLINOIS NEWSROOM
— Lawmaker Wants To Waive Concealed Carry Fee For Veterans – Mike Smith
https://illinoisnewsroom.org/2020/02/23/lawmaker-wants-to-waive-concealed-carry-fee-for-veterans/
— Vermilion Co. Treasurer Darren Duncan Seeks 15th Congressional District GOP Nomination – Jim Meadows
https://illinoisnewsroom.org/2020/02/23/vermilion-co-treasurer-darren-duncan-runs-for-15th-congressional-dis-gop-nomination/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Buttigieg’s Shameful Political Exploitation of a Child – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/02/buttigiegs-shameful-political-exploitation-of-a-child/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Warren shreds Bloomberg’s ‘history with women’ after calling nondisclosure agreement releases ‘not good enough’ – Anthony Leonardi 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/warren-shreds-bloombergs-history-with-women-after-calling-nondisclosure-agreement-releases-not-good-enough

FOX NEWS
— Trump administration rule to restrict green cards for welfare-reliant immigrants takes effect – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rule-to-restrict-welfare-reliant-immigrants-from-green-cards-goes-into-effect

BLAZE
— Sanders doubles down on support for communist dictator Fidel Castro in ’60 Minutes’ interview He’s literally repeating communist propaganda in 2020 – Giancarlo Sopo
https://www.theblaze.com/news/bernie-sanders-doubles-down-on-his-support-for-communist-fidel-castro-in-60-minutes-interview

PJ MEDIA
— RNC Crushing Democrats in Fundraising – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/election/rnc-crushing-democrats-in-fundraising/

THE HILL
— Sanders won’t attend American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference, accuses it of providing platform for ‘bigotry’ – JOHN BOWDEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/484294-sanders-wont-attend-aipac-conference-accuses-it-of-providing-platform-for

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Week in Business: Even Billionaires Can’t Buy Debate Skills – Charlotte Cowles
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/23/business/this-week-in-business-debate-michael-bloomberg.html


— Digital Edits, a Paid Army: Bloomberg Is ‘Destroying Norms’ on Social Media His campaign is testing the boundaries of what platforms like Twitter and Facebook allow in politics. They’re having trouble coming up with an answer. – Sheera Frenkel and Davey Alba
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/22/technology/bloomberg-social-media.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Bernie Sanders Looks Ahead After Nevada Caucus Win Contests in 15 states over the coming week and a half could determine the course of the race – Eliza Collins
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bernie-sanders-looks-ahead-after-nevada-caucuses-win-11582459203
— Joe Biden Faces Competition for Diverse Coalition From Bernie Sanders The race for the Democratic nomination heads to South Carolina, where black voters make up more than half of the party electorate – Ken Thomas
https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-faces-competition-for-diverse-coalition-from-bernie-sanders-11582483693
— Nine Ways to Make Your Work Day Better – Bruce Daisley (DIERSEN: While I was a federal employee, I could have, but I refused, to make my work days better by a) becoming a Democrat and b) helping my Democrat superiors get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nine-ways-to-make-work-less-awful-11582281002

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting Blacks to hate Republicans.
https://www.bloombergquint.com/gadfly/why-black-voters-keep-picking-democrats

ABC NEWS
— Fired Chicago Police superintendent getting $190K pension A report says Chicago’s fired police superintendent is receiving a monthly pension of more than $15,800 – AP (DIERSEN: In defense of my $54,168/year $4,514/month Civil Service Retirement System pension, I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, 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 $85,084-$96,431/year, and I worked for the Post office for almost 3 years at the GS-4 Step 1-3 levels, currently $16.64-$17.75/hour. In addition, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/fired-chicago-police-superintendent-190k-pension-69104186#new_tab

CNBC
— Bloomberg says he can’t use TurboTax. Here are the options for most taxpayers – Sarah O’Brien
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/20/bloomberg-doesnt-use-turbotax-here-are-options-for-most-taxpayers.html

USA TODAY
— Nearly two-thirds of voters expect Trump to win reelection in November, poll finds – William Cummings
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/02/23/poll-two-thirds-trump-will-win-reeelection/4850074002/

FOX BALTIMORE
— George Zimmerman files suit against Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg – Danielle Jackson (DIERSEN: What do you say to politicians who hint/imply/argue/shout that their opponents and their supporters are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things? I should write a book about such politicians in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.) 
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/george-zimmerman-files-suit-against-elizabeth-warren-and-pete-buttigieg

PBS
— Reliability of pricey new voting machines questioned – AP
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/reliability-of-pricey-new-voting-machines-questioned

COLUMBIAN
— Community must have voice in selecting trustees – Willy Cushwa
https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/feb/23/local-view-community-must-have-voice-in-selecting-trustees/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Candidates would have to publicly explain and defend their qualifications, positions on issues, and vision for the college — which doesn’t happen in the current selection process. Improved communication with constituents would also be necessary during a term of service, especially if a trustee sought re-election. I suspect that local reporters and community members would appreciate a more direct way to obtain information and answers to questions, instead of relying on public record requests. I have no doubts that the current and former Clark College Trustees are educated, professionally experienced, and committed to the community. However, I believe the more pertinent question is “Are they the most qualified and suitable individuals to guide the college and oversee its operations?”)

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrat Black activists blame Whites for all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/03/02/how-did-the-democrats-end-up-here

BUSINESS AM LIVE
— How essential are certificates and degrees today? – Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso (DIERSEN: If I had not had a high school diploma, the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966. If I had not had a bachelor’s degree in management, Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, and IRS would not have hired me in 1971. If I had not been taking graduate business courses, IRS might not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. If I had not earned an MBA and passed the CPA examination on my first attempt, GAO would not have hired me in 1980. If I had not earned a master’s degree in accounting and passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt, GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. If I had not been taking graduate finance courses and earned a master’s degree in finance, GAO would have succeeded in forcing me to retire earlier than it did.)  
https://www.businessamlive.com/how-essential-are-certificates-and-degrees-today/

February 23 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— Embattled Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher resigns from Illinois Civil Service Commission – Charles Keeshan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200223/embattled-mettawa-mayor-casey-urlacher-resigns-from-illinois-civil-service-commission

ABC7
— 5 things to know about President Trump’s trip to India – JORDYN PHELPS
https://abc7chicago.com/5-things-to-know-about-president-trumps-trip-to-india-/5961457/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 9-year-old boy asks Pete Buttigieg for advice on coming out as gay
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/9-year-old-asks-pete-buttigieg-for-advice-on-coming-out-as-gay/5961586/

NBC5
— Sanders’ Path Has Echoes of Trump’s 2016 Campaign The Vermont senator won his second straight contest on Saturday with a convincing victory in Nevada – Julie Pace
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/analysis-sanders-path-echoestrump-2016-campaign/2224239/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Elizabeth Warren rallies packed Seattle crowd, slams Mike Bloomberg – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/elizabeth-warren-rallies-packed-seattle-crowd-slams-mike-bloomberg

WGLT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.wglt.org/post/galesburg-pot-dispensary-plots-march-grand-opening#stream/0

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— Fake News Media Has Been Thunderstruck!
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14797

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Judicial Candidate Don Brewer Makes First Campaign Finance Report
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/23/judicial-candidate-don-brewer-makes-first-campaign-finance-report/ 
— Bill Introduced to Regulate Your Garden
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/23/bill-introduced-to-regulate-your-garden/
— Lawyers Recommend Appointed McHenry County Judges Up for Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/23/lawyers-recommend-appointed-mchenry-county-judges-up-for-election/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— India greets Trump with 14-mile motorcade – Jennifer Harper 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/23/inside-the-beltway-india-greets-trump-with-14-mile/
— Boy Scouts of America’s bankrupt moral standards embrace leftist ideals Leaders’ decisions doom the once influential organization – Robert Knight
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/23/boy-scouts-of-americas-bankrupt-moral-standards-em/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Our house divided – Alison Tempestilli (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs focus on dividing members of Group A against members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, 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 for a long time. Members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/our_house_divided.html
— Open borders Bernie Sanders wants full government benefits for illegal aliens – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/open_borders_bernie_sanders_wants_full_government_benefits_for_illegal_aliens.html
— Open borders Bernie Sanders wants full government benefits for illegal aliens – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/open_borders_bernie_sanders_wants_full_government_benefits_for_illegal_aliens.html

NEWSMAX
— How Much Will Your Retirement Account Pay You Monthly? – Trevor Gerszt (DIERSEN: My Civil Service Retirement System pension is dramatically less because my Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted my career and forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. Because of that, and because of the ever-increasing cost of living, this year, for the first time, my wife and I have to start dipping into our retirement savings to pay for routine expenses.) 
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/trevorgerszt/finance-money-savings-retirement/2020/02/20/id/955011/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Warren pledges to legalize marijuana
https://kvoa.com/news/political/2020/02/23/the-latest-warren-pledges-to-legalize-marijuana/

NEW YORK TIMES
— For a President Who Loves Crowd Size, India Aims to Deliver When President Trump comes to visit, world leaders face the challenge of finding ways to entertain and impress a leader who relishes spectacle. – Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/23/us/politics/trump-india-crowd.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to White candidates who call Whites racists to get votes from minorities? What do you say to male candidates who call males sexists to get votes from females? 
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/02/23/us/politics/ap-election-2020-the-latest.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Legacy Preference Gets Fresh Look Following College-Admissions Scandal Universities have defended custom as needed to encourage donations from alumni – Douglas Belkin (DIERSEN: Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/legacy-preference-gets-fresh-look-following-college-admissions-scandal-11582387200

NEWSWEEK
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: BERNIE SANDERS PROMISES TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA FEDERALLY BY EXECUTIVE ORDER, EXPUNGE RECORDS OF THOSE CONVICTED OF POT CRIMES – AILA SLISCO
https://www.newsweek.com/bernie-sanders-promises-legalize-marijuana-federally-executive-order-expunge-records-those-1487465

February 22 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— Ron Almiron: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200222/ron-almiron-candidate-profile
— Babette Holder Youngberg: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200222/babette-holder-youngberg-candidate-profile

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Candidates for judge weigh in on results of state bar poll – Mary Schenk
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/politics/candidates-for-judge-weigh-in-on-results-of-state-bar/article_7becdbfb-745f-5f4e-bc8a-311fad5d35f6.html

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Prepare yourself for pivotal primary election – Editorial
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/editorials/prepare-yourself-for-pivotal-primary-election/article_fc9cdd3a-53d7-11ea-9328-6f2b2959a028.html

SOUTHERN
— Changing the culture in Springfield just got more difficult – Editorial
https://thesouthern.com/opinion/editorial/voice-of-the-southern-changing-the-culture-in-springfield-just/article_079d891a-ea27-54dd-af88-7f89870b79da.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Democrats’ State Gun Shop Licensing Law Appears to Have Driven Half Out of Business
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/22/dems-state-gun-shop-licensing-law-appear-to-have-drive-half-out-of-business/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— How much more will Wheaton residents pay in income taxes?
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/525289222-analysis-how-much-more-will-wheaton-residents-pay-in-income-taxes

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Never Bernie’ movement failing miserably – Joseph Simonson
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/never-bernie-movement-failing-miserably
— ‘Silent coup’: Rush Limbaugh says ‘deep state’ using ‘every weapon’ to defeat Trump – Spencer Neale
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/silent-coup-rush-limbaugh-says-deep-state-using-every-weapon-to-defeat-trump

AMERICAN THINKER
— With nothing to sell to voters, Democrats now root for economic crash – Monica Showalter (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Democrats will do everything that they can not only to destroy America’s economy, but to destroy America.) 
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/with_nothing_to_sell_to_voters_democrats_now_root_for_economic_crash.html

DAILY SIGNAL
— Study Shows the Result of Left-Wing Conformity on College Campuses – Jarrett Stepman 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/02/21/study-shows-the-result-of-left-wing-conformity-on-college-campuses/

PJ MEDIA
— Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Tells Media He Was a ‘Political Prisoner’ – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/former-il-governor-who-tried-to-sell-a-senate-seat-tells-media-he-was-a-political-prisoner/

THE HILL
— Supreme Court allows public charge rule to take effect across country – J. EDWARD MORENO (DIERSEN: The only immigrants that Democrats want are those who will vote for Democrats.) 
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/484196-supreme-court-allow-public-charge-rule-to-take-effect-across-country

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Of course, Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in Republican party organizations will use Buttigieg’s success to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/being-gay-not-enough-buttigieg-s-candidacy-divides-lgbtq-democrats-n1139156

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s India trip mixes politics with policy, and offers the promise of his biggest rally yet – Anne Gearan and Seung Min Kim 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-india-trip-mixes-politics-with-policy-and-the-promise-of-his-biggest-rally-yet/2020/02/21/fda09950-54dc-11ea-b119-4faabac6674f_story.html

RAW STORY
— Pushing for ‘political courage,’ Ocasio-Cortez endorses slate of progressive women challenging establishment (DIERSEN: Tragically, because of less and less and less support from the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), there are fewer and fewer and fewer Republican candidates in Illinois who have the “political courage” to push the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the IRP platform and in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/pushing-for-political-courage-ocasio-cortez-endorses-slate-of-progressive-women-challenging-establishment/

GUARDIAN
— Rod Blagojevich’s ‘political prisoner’ claim is ‘bullshit’, says Anderson Cooper – Martin Pengelly
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/feb/22/rod-blagojevich-cnn-anderson-cooper-political-prisoner-claim

February 22 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Dan Hampton keynoted the DuPage County Republican Central Committee Lincoln Day Dinner at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace Friday evening, February 21, 2020. 400+ attended. Elected officials and candidates who signed in included Bansal, Berlin, Brenan, Burke, Carpanzano, Coyne, Cronin, J. Curran, M. Curran, Cuzzone, Dabrowski, Eckhoff, Felice, A. & R. Jorgensen, Kelly, Fisher, Foltyniewicz, Grogan, Hart, Henry, Holder-Youngberg, Hois, Houde, Hoyer, Hundley, Ives, Jani, Kachiroubas, Keller, Kinzler, Korynecky, Krajewski, Ladien, Larsen, Marshell, McCarthy, McCluskey, Mendrick, Mitchell, Morrissey, Murphy, Musson, Noonan, Oberweis, Painter, Pollastrini, Popejoy, Prater, Puchacski, Ramey, Ruppsrch, Schostock, Shroeder, Tarter, Tornatore, Valle, Veenstra, Voelz, Wilkins, and Zay. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Russia helping Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders campaigns in 2020 election, intelligence officials said – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/intel-officials-say-russia-boosting-trumps-reelection-bid-also-helping-sanders/5954739/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republican candidates for 11th District U.S. House seat answer questions on climate change, health care, gun violence – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-11th-congress-gop-candidate-forum-st-0219-20200221-opy2uwhlunespl4zfbpfibkrkq-story.html
— ILLINOIS HOUSE ENDORSEMENTS: Brady, Bourne, Jacobs, Schmidt, Arview
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-house-endorsements-4-20200221-cl3gow4mqvajfflfknln3nv3uy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Bar associations release Cook judicial candidate evaluations – Barbara Vitello
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200221/bar-associations-release-cook-judicial-candidate-evaluations
— Jeanette Ward: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200222/jeanette-ward-candidate-profile
— Beth Goncher: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200222/beth-goncher-candidate-profile
— Endorsements: Schofield for GOP, Ness for Democrats in House District 66
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200221/endorsements-schofield-for-gop-ness-for-democrats-in-house-district-66

NORTHWEST HERALD
— End to corruption requires change in leadership – Editorial
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/02/21/our-view-end-to-corruption-requires-change-in-leadership/a6rqc8r/

SOUTHERN
— Simon Poll: Bernie leads among likely Democratic voters in Illinois; Trump remains popular downstate
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/simon-poll-bernie-leads-among-likely-democratic-voters-in-illinois/article_89696751-5a3e-5667-8539-7ca2bf467462.html

ILLINOIS BUSINESS DAILY
— Highest income earners in Illinois taxed at 7.4% rate
https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/525758641-highest-income-earners-in-illinois-taxed-at-7-4-rate

ILLINOIS NEWSROOM
— What They Said: Republican Senate Candidates On The Issues – Tim Shelley
https://illinoisnewsroom.org/2020/02/21/what-they-said-republican-senate-candidates-on-the-issues/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— White House Report Card: Trump winning the Democratic race – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/white-house-report-card-trump-winning-the-democratic-race

CBN NEWS
— Innocence Stolen: Fox Targets Kids with LGBTQ Agenda During a LEGO Show – Benjamin Gill
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2020/february/innocence-stolen-thanks-fox-for-targeting-my-kids-with-the-lgbtq-agenda-during-a-lego-show

FOX NEWS
— Republican Party war chest dwarfs Democrats’ going into 2020 high season – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-party-war-chest-dwarfs-democrats-going-into-2020-high-season

FOX BUSINESS
— Illinois village opposes Amazon distribution center that would add 1,500 jobs Bolingbrook Mayor believes jobs are too low paying, building will be unsightly – Blair Shiff
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/illinois-amazon-jobs-bolingbrook

THE HILL
— Trump names the first openly gay person to a cabinet-level position – Anagha Srikanth
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/484026-trump-names-the-first-openly-gay-person-to-a

NEW YORK TIMES
— One Guaranteed Winner in the Democratic Primary: Plans to Tax the Rich Every leading candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination is proposing trillions of dollars of new taxes on wealthy Americans and businesses. The divide in the field is how high to go. – Jim Tankersley and Thomas Kaplan
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/22/us/politics/democratic-wealth-tax-plans.html

PBS
— How will 2020 Democrats fare in more diverse Nevada? (DIERSEN: What are your demographics? The more of the following that you are, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want to get rid of you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-will-2020-democrats-fare-in-more-diverse-nevada

AXIOS
— America’s future looks a lot like Nevada – Stef W. Kight (DIERSEN: Democrat, Libertarian, Green, and RINO political consultants want Republicans to lose. Ever-increasingly, they advise Republican political organizations, candidates, elected officials, and major donors to dump those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.axios.com/future-america-demographics-nevada-caucus-elections-cd09ed11-c036-4617-ac55-3042b722739e.html

February 20 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Speaker Madigan, top allies named in new federal subpoena served on southwest suburb   The feds are looking for records involving a former ComEd lobbyist, Mike Madigan and Ald. Marty Quinn, among others. – Robert Herguth and Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/19/21144796/speaker-michael-madigan-top-allies-named-new-federal-subpoena-served-on-southwest-suburb
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: State’s cut of pot jackpot will hit $127 million, Pritzker’s new budget predicts – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/2/19/21144609/states-cut-of-pot-jackpot-will-hit-127-million-pritzkers-new-budget-predicts

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Endorsement: Kinzler for GOP in U.S. House District 6
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200220/endorsement-kinzler-for-gop-in-us-house-district-6
— What’s next for Rod Blagojevich? Can he practice law? Run for office? Become a poet? – JASON MEISNER and STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-cb-blagojevich-prison-release-what-now-20200219-7bn6iu7dczgmvhg2mvlcnqjidi-story.html
— Who is Dr. Tom Tarter, Republican candidate for US Senate? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-tom-tarter-us-senate-candidate-20200227-hdesgoyvvrf7nae3xgxxmgscgy-story.html
— Who is Mary Miller, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-mary-miller-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-qdc257smdbevdfxvpt5sfepcg4-story.html
— Who is John W. Hursey Jr., Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-john-w-hursey-jr-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-igq7cgzqozdjzci5i5lv276nsq-story.html
— Who is James T. Marter, Republican candidate for 14th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-james-t-marter-14th-congressional-district-candidate-20200229-5bwtkapxjrdjzbaxpqurrmyf74-story.html
— Who is Darren Duncan, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-darren-duncan-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-b3py5dnzhbdf3fwjijwcr33ffm-story.html
— Who is Jim Oberweis, Republican candidate for 14th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-jim-oberweis-14th-congressional-district-candidate-20200227-6x3dfolzsnf3vgrvttdzltbaym-story.html
— Who is Sue Rezin, Republican candidate for 14th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-sue-rezin-14th-congressional-district-candidate-20200218-rnt7xw4rgvgu3d32ej43mokhtm-story.html
— Who is Dr. Chuck Ellington, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-dr-chuck-ellington-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-4k3yfxmcffcrzawle2abzv2kb4-story.html
— Who is Ted Gradel, Republican candidate for 14th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-ted-gradel-14th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-o7u2dha7gvh3jetdd5cyejyzeu-story.html
— Who is Catherine A. O’Shea, Republican candidate for 3rd Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-catherine-oshea-3rd-congressional-district-candidate-20200305-w4j537icpngv5axhzirvrir2de-story.html
— Who is Peggy Hubbard, Republican candidate for US Senate? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-peggy-hubbard-us-senate-candidate-20200221-q3u7574klng6ze6geynex2djx4-story.html
— Who is Craig Morton, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-craig-morton-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-5mwpjgtzlrgtzg4qs6kcljoy2u-story.html
— Who is Dr. Robert Marshall, Republican candidate for US Senate? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-robert-marshall-us-senate-candidate-20200221-dy2nnsa7wzegfndtopg6muurpe-story.html
— Who is Krishna K Bansal, Republican candidate for 11th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-krishna-k-bansal-11th-congressional-district-candidate-20200227-hyvezj7cg5cllnivlecjktna4i-story.html
— Who is Dr. Chuck Ellington, Republican candidate for 15th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-dr-chuck-ellington-15th-congressional-district-candidate-20200228-4k3yfxmcffcrzawle2abzv2kb4-story.html
— Who is Kimball Ladien, MD, Republican candidate for 5th Congressional District? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-who-is-kimball-ladien-5th-congressional-district-candidate-20200307-gtxhauyxlnhs3f3xenplgphaje-story.html
— Former Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson due a monthly pension of nearly $16,000 despite early dismissal – Jeremy Gorner (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would say “Former federal employee David Diersen gets a $4,514 monthly federal pension despite early dismissal.”)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-eddie-johnson-police-pension-20200220-e5v6daph2jfvrc3pq27v6exo4e-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: Kinzler for GOP in U.S. House District 6
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200220/endorsement-kinzler-for-gop-in-us-house-district-6
— Black caucus supports Pritzker’s budget plan, calls for added minority community investment – Ben Orner
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200219/black-caucus-supports-pritzkers-budget-plan-calls-for-added-minority-community-investment

ABC7
— Bernie Sanders says he’s ‘disowning’ his sexist backers during Democratic debate (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, the following have disowned me and disowned my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: a) Milton Township Republican Organization, b) DuPage County Republican Central Committee, c) Illinois Republican Party, d) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, e) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, f) Illinois Center Right Coalition, g) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, h) Wheaton, i) Milton Township, j) DuPage County, k) Illinois, l) activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican, m) etc.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/sanders-says-hes-disowning-his-sexist-backers/5949681/

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Plummer Reacts to Budget Address – Doug Jenkins
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=299179#.Xk6VOWhKiM8
— Bill Would Require Electric Car Charging Outlets in Homes – Cole Lauterbach 
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=299171#.Xk6VkGhKiM8

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— GOP Wants Balanced Budget Without Progressive Tax – ERIC STOCK
https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/gop-wants-balanced-budget-without-progressive-tax#stream/0

WQAD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/recreational-marijuana-in-illinois-whos-making-what/526-bf03d78c-626e-46bf-bf5b-1f232dfe5d75

WGLT
— GOP Wants Balanced Budget Without Progressive Tax – ERIC STOCK
https://www.wglt.org/post/gop-wants-balanced-budget-without-progressive-tax-0#stream/0

X95
— SENATOR SCHIMPF REACTS TO PRITZKER’S BUDGET ADDRESS
http://www.x95radio.com/2020/02/20/state-senator-schimpf-reacts-to-pritzkers-budget-address/

AURORA PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Your past predicts your future. Your rejection of the rule of law in the past predicts that you will reject the rule of law in the future. 
https://patch.com/illinois/aurora/calendar/event/20200305/778982/change-your-life-with-a-clean-record

ELMHURST PATCH
— Traffic Light Pushed In Elmhurst – David Giuliani (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton who continue to do everything that they can to destroy me because I succeeded in stopping the installation of a traffic light at intersection of Harrison and President during the early 1980s.) 
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/traffic-light-pushed-elmhurst

CENTER SQUARE
— Trump refills swamp in Illinois as federal prosecutors try to drain it – Brett Rowland
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/op-ed-trump-refills-swamp-in-illinois-as-federal-prosecutors/article_82df77bc-534d-11ea-9586-333a867646eb.html

WIREPOINTS
— Pritzker’s 2021 Illinois budget: Unbalanced. No reforms. More spending. And of course, more tax hikes – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/pritzkers-2021-budget-unbalanced-no-reforms-more-spending-and-of-course-more-tax-hikes-wirepoints/
— Michael Bloomberg’s Insertion of Paid Lawyers Into State AG Offices is Dangerous and Must be Stopped – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/michael-bloombergs-insertion-of-paid-lawyers-into-state-ag-offices-is-dangerous-and-must-be-stopped-wirepoints/
— “Pritzker’s budget doesn’t change the trajectory of Illinois, it’s not a budget for a nearly junk-rated state that’s losing people.” – Ted on the Illinois Channel
https://wirepoints.org/pritzkers-budget-doesnt-change-the-trajectory-of-illinois-its-not-a-budget-for-a-junk-rated-state-thats-losing-people-ted-on-the-illinois-channel/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Leaks Scores with Freedom of Information Request to Secretary of State’s Office about Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/illinois-leaks-scores-with-freedom-of-information-request-to-secretary-of-states-office-about-jack-franks/
— NWH Editor Accepts the John Pletz Challenge to Cover Negative Comments about Jack Franks at County Board Meeting
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/nwh-editor-accepts-the-john-pletz-challenge-to-cover-negative-comments-about-jack-franks-at-county-board-meeting/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Exclusive Interview with Franklin Graham
https://illinoisfamily.org/event/exclusive-interview-with-franklin-graham/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Jack Franks on same list as institutionalized killer – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/02/jack-franks-on-same-list-as-institutionalized-killer/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— 2020 Dems unite — against Bloomberg Billionaire tells rivals he knows best how to defeat Trump – Seth McLaughlin and David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/19/michael-bloomberg-takes-fire-democratic-debate-deb/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump wins the debate as Democrats explain why not one of them can beat him – Tiana Lowe
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-wins-the-debate-as-democrats-explain-why-not-one-of-them-can-beat-him
— IRS knocking: Agency to visit high-income taxpayers at home in new focus on delinquent nonfilers – Jay Heflin (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO as an Analyst on audits of IRS 1986-1988 at the GS-13 Step 1-3 levels, currently $101,176-$107,922/year.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/irs-to-increase-visits-of-high-income-taxpayers-for-compliance

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— BILLIONAIRE BEATDOWN: ‘Mini Mike’ Savaged By Democratic Rivals in Nevada Diminutive mayor bullied by much taller opponents in humiliating debut – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/politics/bloomberg-debate-humiliation/
— Bloomberg: I’m Too Rich for TurboTax – Josh Christenson 
https://freebeacon.com/politics/bloomberg-i-make-a-lot-of-money-i-cant-go-to-turbo-tax/
— Democrats Deserve a Younger, Healthier Frontrunner in 2020 – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/politics/hillary-young-healthy-winner/
— Health Records, Heart Attacks Take Center Stage Ahead of Nevada Debate Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg’s campaigns trade shots over which of the 78-year-olds did and did not have a heart attack – Alex Griswold 
https://freebeacon.com/politics/health-records-heart-attacks-take-center-stage-ahead-of-nev-debate/

BREITBART
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they hate America and that they hate Americans.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/19/amy-klobuchar-daca-illegal-future/
— NBC News Shields 2020 Democrats from Open Borders Agendas at Debate – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/19/bc-news-shields-2020-democrats-from-open-borders-agendas-at-debate/

CNS NEWS
— Gallup: Liberals Six Times More Likely to Smoke Pot Than Conservatives – Michael W. Chapman (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise anyone who sells or uses pot.)
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/michael-w-chapman/gallup-liberals-six-times-more-likely-smoke-pot-conservatives

DAILY CALLER
— Bernie Loses It When Bloomberg Calls Him The ‘Best Known Socialist’ Who ‘Happens To Be A Millionaire With Three Houses’ – SCOTT MOREFIELD
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/19/bernie-sanders-michael-bloomberg-millionaire-three-houses/

NEWSMAX
— Blue Invasion of Red States Could Make GOP Whig Party – George J. Marlin (DIERSEN: What do you say to hypocrite Democrats who hypocritically move into Republican areas to hypocritically take advantage the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there?) 
https://www.newsmax.com/george-j-marlin/liberal-spending-income-tax/2020/02/19/id/954769/

FOX BUSINESS
— Trump: Democrats treated illegal immigrants better than our veterans
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/trump-democrats-treated-illegal-immigrants-042651032.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Pete Buttigieg attacks Christian Trump supporters’ judgement – Frieda Powers (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ activity hint/imply/argue/shout that if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, GOD WILL SEND YOU STRAIGHT TO HELL.) 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/02/19/pete-buttigieg-attacks-christian-trump-supporters-judgement-888879

NEW YORK TIMES
— Elizabeth Warren, Criticizing Bloomberg, Sent a Message: She Won’t Be Ignored “I’d like to talk about who we’re running against: a billionaire who calls women fat broads and horse-faced lesbians,” Ms. Warren said at Wednesday’s debate. “And no, I’m not talking about Donald Trump.” – Maggie Astor
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-debate.html
— Millions of Americans Have Moved Off Assistance. Does Trump Get Credit? The president has reveled in the declines in Americans receiving aid from several government programs in recent years, citing his economic policies as a catalyst. – Jim Tankersley and Lola Fadulu
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/20/business/trump-welfare-poverty.html
— Warren Leads an Onslaught of Attacks, Zeroing In on Bloomberg The sharp exchanges in the Nevada debate reflected the urgency of the moment as Michael Bloomberg, in his first presidential debate, was repeatedly criticized in personal terms. – Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/us/politics/democratic-debate-nevada-recap.html
— How to Work the System at Work Five tips to gain leverage on the job. – Malia Wollan (DIERSEN: To get ahead, my Democrat coworkers and subordinates in the federal government helped my Democrat superiors and supervisors get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/02/19/magazine/worker-tips.html
— Illinois Governor Looks to Income Tax Change to Boost Fiscal Year 2021 Revenue – Reuters
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/02/19/us/19reuters-illinois-budget.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want all the citizens of all the foreign countries to see themselves as being refugees.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/opinion/sunday/immigration-trump-refugees.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Warren’s viral takedown of Bloomberg: ‘Titanic, meet iceberg’ – Allyson Chiu (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Candidates who are White, male, older, heterosexual, rich, German American, non-Jewish, and/or non-veteran should expect that sooner or later, they will be called White supremacists, KKK members, racists, sexists, senile, bigots, exploiters, Nazis, anti-Semites, cowards, and even worse things.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/02/20/bloomberg-warren-debate/

NEW YORK POST
— China expels three Wall Street Journal reporters over ‘racist’ opinion piece – Yaron Steinbuch
https://nypost.com/2020/02/19/china-expels-three-wall-street-journal-reporters-over-racist-opinion-piece/

USA TODAY
— Trump’s visit to ‘occupied territory:’ President earns big bucks, some voter support — and protester ire – Gabrielle Canon (DIERSEN: To what extent is your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township, and your county “occupied territory? The more votes that Democrats get in a territory, the more occupied that territory is.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/02/19/president-trump-visits-california/4810604002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Bloomberg Bankrolls a Social-Media Army to Push Message Campaign is hiring workers for $2,500 a month to promote candidate to all their contacts – Jeff Horwitz and Georgia Wells
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bloomberg-bankrolls-a-social-media-army-to-push-message-11582127768

FORBES
— OUTSTANDING: Top Trump Campaign Spokesman: Marijuana Must Be ‘Kept Illegal’ – Tom Angell
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2020/02/19/top-trump-campaign-spokesman-marijuana-must-be-kept-illegal/#35c83537762b

FED SMITH
— Federal Retirement Benefits on the Chopping Block – John Grobe (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have made it the most clear that they want my federal retirement benefits to be cut.) 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/02/19/federal-retirement-benefits-chopping-block/

February 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. JB Pritzker delivers Illinois state budget address Wednesday
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-pritzker-delivers-budget-address-wednesday/5947085/

NBC5
— Pritzker Wants More Spending; How Much Depends on Tax Vote The second-year Democrat presented a fiscal outline that purports to boost spending in key areas
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzkers-budget-to-boost-spending-amid-calls-for-restraint/2221946/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposes $42 billion state budget that promises added funding for schools, public safety if voters approve his graduated income tax in November – JAMIE MUNKS, DAN PETRELLA, RICK PEARSON and ANTONIA AYRES-BROWN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-illinois-budget-20200219-vzdczyhvnnd55bsknwcg2odgte-story.html
— Calling himself a ‘freed political prisoner,’ Rod Blagojevich thanks Trump and remains unbowed – SOPHIE SHERRY and STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-rod-blagojevich-commute-prison-20200219-kblsr65ebjbn5e62gm5n3kqvby-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker offers two budgets — one holding $150M for education unless graduated income tax clears Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s second-year budget includes putting nearly $1.4 billion in reserves, including funding for education — unless his preferred graduated income tax amendment passes this November. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/2/19/21144038/pritzker-offers-two-budgets-holding-150m-education-graduated-income-tax
— Blagojevich, calling himself ‘freed political prisoner,’ praises Trump, vows to reform ‘broken’ criminal justice system “I saw what they do to families because I saw it happen to my own,” Rod Blagojevich said.- Jon Seidel and Mitchell Armentrout 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/blagojevich/2020/2/19/21143976/rod-blagojevich-released-news-conference

DAILY HERALD
— Blagojevich is out of prison, back home; ex-Naperville hospital CEO calls commutation ‘appalling’ – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/blagojevich-is-out-of-prison-back-home-ex-naperville-hospital-ceo-calls-commutation-appalling
— IRS to pay visits to high-income taxpayers who fail to file – AP (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS as a IRS Revenue Officer 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS 1986-1988 at the GS-13 Step 1-3 levels, currently $101,176-$107,922/year.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200219/business/302199920/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Revenue officers across the country will increase face-to-face visits with taxpayers who had income of more than $100,000 during a tax year and did not file a return in 2018 or prior years. ‘The IRS is committed to fairness in the tax system, and we want to remind people across all income categories that they need to file their taxes,’ Paul Mamo, director of collection operations for the IRS small-business and self-employed division said in a statement. The IRS is increasing the face-to-face visits after hiring additional enforcement personnel. The agency said the visits are aimed at informing these taxpayers of their obligations and bringing them into compliance. The IRS reminds taxpayers that there options available to those who cannot pay their bill in full, such as payment plans, and reminds taxpayers it is important to file on time, even if they cannot pay. For those who refuse to pay, the IRS can pursue civil and criminal cases. However, the IRS said not confuse these efforts with a scam. The taxpayers being visited have typically received several letters from the IRS over an extended period of time, so they generally realize they have a tax issue. While IRS revenue officer visits are unannounced, they will always provide two forms of official credentials. A legitimate officer will help a taxpayer understand and meet their obligation. But they will not make threats nor demand an unusual form of payment. More information on how to identify a legitimate IRS representative and how to report scams can be found on the IRS website at IRS.gov.)
— Stances on drug treatment facility, recreational pot show contrast between Kane chairman candidates – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200219/stances-on-drug-treatment-facility-recreational-pot-show-contrast-between-kane-chairman-candidates
— ‘It sends a bad message’: Republicans, others decry Blagojevich commutation, but not Durbin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/it-sends-a-bad-message-republicans-others-decry-blagojevich-commutation-but-not-durbin

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says: “Blago decision tells us all too much about Trump.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/blago-decision-tells-us-all-too-much-about-trump

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Five Republican candidates fight for U.S. Senate seat, Forum held at Five Points – Brittni Clemons
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/five-republican-candidates-fight-for-u-s-senate-seat-debate-held-at-five-points/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Fox River Grove Red Light Camera Provides Almost $1 Million
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/fox-river-grove-red-light-camera-pulls-almost-1-million-out-of-local-pockets/ 
— McConchie on Pritzker Budget Speech
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/mcconchie-on-pritzker-budget-speech/ 
— GOP Candidate for McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler Addresses County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/gop-candidate-for-mchenry-county-board-chairman-mike-buehler-addresses-county-board/ 
— Is This the Answer Suzanne Ness Will Give When Asked If She Will Vote for Mike Madigan?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/is-this-the-answer-suzanne-ness-will-give-when-asked-if-she-will-vote-for-mike-madigan/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: NRCC Elevates Jim Oberweis and Ted Gradel to Contender Level
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/il-06-il-14-nrcc-elevates-jim-oberweis-and-ted-gradel-to-contender-level/ 
— John Pletz Challenges Northwest Herald to Print Negative Comments about Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/john-pletz-challenges-northwest-herald-to-print-negative-comments-about-jack-franks/ 
— U.S. Senate GOP Primary Heats Up
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/u-s-senate-gop-primary-heats-up/ 
— Leslie Schermerhorn Questions McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks’ Fitness for Holding Office
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/leslie-schermerhorn-questions-mchenry-county-board-chairman-jack-franks-fitness-for-holding-office/
— Governor Pritzker’s Budget Speech
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/governor-pritzkers-budget-speech/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— EDUCATION DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING HARVARD, YALE OVER CHINA, SAUDI FUNDING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/education-department-investigating-harvard-yale-over-china-saudi-funding.html
— FBI ARRESTS 15 IN KANKAKEE-BASED CHILD EXPLOITATION RING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/fbi-arrests-15-in-kankakee-based-child-exploitation-ring-.html

DAILY CALLER
— Few Asylum Seekers Have Legitimate Claims, Latest Data Indicate – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/19/most-immigrant-asylum-claims-are-bogus/

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘Endangers the Public’: Trump Tears Into LA Mayor Over Sanctuary Status – Jason Hopkins 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/02/19/endangers-the-public-trump-tears-into-la-mayor-over-sanctuary-status/

NEWSMAX
— Bernie, Others Face Vicious Fight for Right to Lose to Trump – Conrad Black
https://www.newsmax.com/conradblack/berniesanders-democrats-donaldtrump/2020/02/19/id/954743/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Rooting Out Systemic Racism and White Supremacy – PETER KIRSANOW (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, because of discrimination against minorities and against females, if I had been a minority and/or female, a) I would NOT have been able to earn a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 or job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48; job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48; or a job-related professional license when I was 32 and b) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years; IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years; IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974; d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years; and GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/rooting-out-systemic-racism-and-white-supremacy/

CNS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the likely that you are a pot smoker: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, 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 for a long time.
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/michael-w-chapman/gallup-24-pot-smokers-are-liberal

POLITICO
— Trump frees Blagojevich — and irritates Illinois Republicans – MELANIE ZANONA
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/huddle/2020/02/19/trump-frees-blagojevich-and-irritates-illinois-republicans-488362

CNN
— Top Pentagon policy official resigns at Trump’s request – Jim Sciutto, Barbara Starr and Zachary Cohen
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/19/politics/john-rood-pentagon-official-depart/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— China Expels 3 Wall Street Journal Reporters as Media Relations Sour Beijing said it revoked their credentials over a headline the newspaper published in its opinion pages. – Alexandra Stevenson
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/business/media/china-wall-street-journal.html

February 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rod Blagojevich: Ex-Illinois governor gets prison break from Trump
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ex-gov-rod-blagojevich-sentence-commuted-by-trump/5943695/

NBC5
— Trump Commutes Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s Sentence The move comes after months of speculation following Trump’s repeated comments that he was considering commuting the sentence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/trump-expected-to-commute-ex-illinois-gov-rod-blagojevichs-sentence-nyt/2221258/
— Pritzker Says Blagojevich Commutation ‘Sends the Wrong Message at the Wrong Time’ Not everyone was disappointed in the decision. Sam Adam Jr. who once represented Blagojevich said he “could not be happier.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-says-blagojevich-commutation-sends-the-wrong-message-at-the-wrong-time/2221381/
— Pardon vs. Commutation: What’s the Difference? President Trump commuted the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday, but what does that mean?
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pardon-vs-commutation-whats-the-difference/2221443/
— Trumps Discusses Why He Commuted Blagojevich’s Sentence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/trumps-discusses-why-he-commuted-blagojevichs-sentence/2221391/

CBS2
— Rod Blagojevich Sentence Commuted: A Bio Of Illinois’ Former Governor
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/rod-blagojevich-sentence-commuted-a-bio-of-illinois-former-governor/
— President Trump Has Commuted Former Gov. Blagojevich’s ‘Tremendously Powerful, Ridiculous Sentence’ – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/rod-blagojevich-sentence-commuted-president-donald-trump/
— Lawmakers React To Blagojevich Sentence Commutation: ‘Not The Right Message’ – Vince Gerasole
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/lawmakers-react-to-blagojevich-sentence-commutation-not-the-right-message/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump haters blast “real reasons” why Trump freed Blagojevich.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/18/21142727/rod-blagojevich-commutation-trump-edward-debartolo-bernard-kerik-illinois-corruption
— Arroyo successor challenge moves ahead – panel formed to probe appointment process rival calls ‘rigged and corrupt’ Earlier this month, Delgado’s qualifications were challenged by Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, who called for a “clean break” from Arroyo. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/18/21142559/arroyo-successor-house-challenge-delgado-welch-appointment-process-reboyras

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump seems a shoo-in for reelection, his lasso wrapped tightly around base of voters – JERRY DAVICH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-trump-2020-reelection-reality-st-0219-20200218-etbdfhxmpvh2td7itfq24s65ca-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-what-gay-marriages-can-teach-straight-people-0218-20200218-op5y7fmcmfgcpfjzqmy55g6upu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Schaumburg GOP hosts endorsed candidates Feb. 22
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/schaumburg-gop-hosts-endorsed-candidates-feb-22
— Avon Township trustees to consider censuring supervisor Wednesday – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/avon-township-trustees-to-consider-censuring-supervisor-wednesday

SOUTHERN
— ‘Disappointing’: Durkin, Pritzker critical of Trump commutation of Blagojevich sentence – JERRY NOWICKI 
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/disappointing-durkin-pritzker-critical-of-trump-commutation-of-blagojevich-sentence/article_5750c14d-cb52-5f84-b246-c90edc5ff4c7.html
— Little support in Springfield for Trump’s Blagojevich commutation – JERRY NOWICKI 
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/little-support-in-springfield-for-trump-s-blagojevich-commutation/article_5750c14d-cb52-5f84-b246-c90edc5ff4c7.html

WGLT
— GOP, Dems Slam Trump For Commuting Blagojevich Sentence – ERIC STOCK
https://www.wglt.org/post/gop-dems-slam-trump-commuting-blagojevich-sentence-0#stream/0

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP delegation opposes – Former prosecutors weigh in – Pritzker responds – Trump confirms Blagojevich commutation
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/question-of-the-day-3018/
— You’re leaving me no choice, Secretary White (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have treated me like they would ban me from their events if they could. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), Illinois Republican Party (IRP), Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on past and present activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and defendants in lawsuits that I have filed who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. Everyone in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois sees how the aforesaid have treated me. The aforesaid have discouraged me from attending the DCRCC fundraiser this Friday evening. The aforesaid a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the IRP platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRO resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/youre-leaving-me-no-choice-secretary-white/
— Just four states let party officials fill legislative vacancies (DIERSEN: Who would have won if Wheaton had held special elections to fill the recent West and North District Wheaton City Council vacancies?)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/just-four-states-let-party-officials-fill-legislative-vacancies/
— Pritzker has “mostly met” his diversity goals (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Illinois leaders crow about their success in promoting diversity, that is, their success in discriminating against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/daily-line-pritzker-has-mostly-met-his-diversity-goals/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump slams LA mayor for ‘urging illegals to beat the system’ – Spencer Neale
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-slams-la-mayor-for-urging-illegals-to-beat-the-system
— Bloomberg rise reveals Democrats’ rank hypocrisy – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mike-bloombergs-rise-reveals-the-democrats-rank-hypocrisy

BREITBART
— TREASONOUS: Pete Buttigieg: Illegal Immigrants Have ‘Every Bit of Claim on This Country As the Rest of Us’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/02/18/pete-buttigieg-illegal-immigrants-have-every-bit-of-claim-on-this-country-as-the-rest-of-us/
— Taxpayers in Low-Migration States Pay $454M a Year for Illegal Aliens, Anchor Babies – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/18/study-taxpayers-in-low-migration-states-pay-454m-a-year-for-illegal-aliens-anchor-babies/

EPOCH TIMES
— Progressives Disrespect Americans and Disdain America – Mark Hendrickson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/progressives-disrespect-americans-and-disdain-america_3241818.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Dartmouth College Republicans cancel border security event, citing ‘threats against our members’ – Greg Piper
https://www.thecollegefix.com/dartmouth-college-republicans-cancel-border-security-event-citing-threats-against-our-members/

THE HILL
— How the media fall in and out of love with candidates – JOE FERULLO
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/483414-how-the-media-fall-in-and-out-of-love-with-candidates
— GAO launches investigation into Trump aid for farmers – NIV ELIS
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/483472-gao-launches-investigation-into-trump-aid-for-farmers

POLITICO
— Black Illinois Dems cheer Blagojevich’s freedom, still shun Trump The former governor’s release was met with widespread jeers, but Blagojevich still has friends among the African American communities he sought to help. – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/18/black-illinois-dems-blagojevich-freedom-115837

CNN
— Trump commutes sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich – Kaitlan Collins (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes continue to blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all losses that Republican candidates have suffered in Illinois since 2000, but especially Jim Ryan’s loss to Blagojevich in the 2002 general election.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/18/politics/donald-trump-rod-blagojevich-commutation-sentence/index.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Progressively Purer Left Will Need a Smaller Tent Bobby Jindal argues that Democrats have adopted rigid, religious-type views on climate, abortion and gender fluidity. I’d add: open borders, identity politics, free stuff, high taxes and evil President Trump, among others. – Dana R. Hermanson, Marietta, Ga.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-progressively-purer-left-will-need-a-smaller-tent-11582045781

February 17 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Why Illinois Will Matter in the Democratic Presidential Race, Even With a Late Primary – Shelby Breme
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/why-illinois-will-matter-in-the-democratic-presidential-race-even-with-a-late-primary/2220818/

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters glorify and praise illegals.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/16/chicago-mans-family-worries-as-he-is-held-by-ice-trump-administration-plans-sanctuary-city-crackdown/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ENDORSEMENT: Mark Curran for U.S. Senate in Republican primary Curran, the sheriff of Lake County from 2006 to 2018, is a principled conservative. But he’s not afraid to call out the worst policies of his own Republican Party.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/17/21140988/mark-curran-jr-united-states-senate-republican-primary-dick-durbin-endorsement-2020-election
— Who can keep sham candidates from screwing up elections? You Elections at the local level are ripe for disingenuous and sneaky political trickery. The more that voters bone up on a race, the more a sham candidate will come up empty. – Editorial 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/17/21141324/sham-candidates-elections-michael-madigan-suntimes-editorial
— Scarlet letters, political payback and City Hall’s do-not-hire list Because the list is public to anybody who asks to see it, it works as a kind of a public shaming. – CST Editorial (DIERSEN: In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, my Democrat GAO Chicago office superiors wanted me a) to become an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation in 1988 and b) to sue them for political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation in 1998. My Democrat GAO Chicago office superiors could use the aforesaid to help them hire and retain young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/17/21139373/city-hall-chicago-lori-lightfoot-eddie-johnson-bill-mccaffrey-fran-spielman

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— South Suburban Airport backers meet with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot; first meeting with a city mayor in 20 years – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-csedc-quarterly-forum-st-0216-20200214-txfmiooaengz3o6ffckbsx3lzm-story.html
— Young, conservative and working for President Trump? The dating pool is small. – KATIE ROGERS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-republicans-dating-apps-20200218-3sdgwhvorrea5bkgugedqxazom-story.html
— It takes baby steps to end state’s climate of corruption – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-state-corruption-st-0218-20200217-ihhvgcimfjgxroczzmb6vcfuhu-story.html
— Monique O’Toole, a DuPage County judge from Clarendon Hills – KIMBERLY FORNEK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/clarendon-hills/ct-dch-shout-out-otoole-tl-0220-20200217-zltulkaq4nbsjnodyhisll7cv4-story.html

PEKIN TIMES
— U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger becomes a married man – Nick Vlahos 
https://www.pekintimes.com/news/20200217/nick-in-am-us-rep-adam-kinzinger-becomes-married-man

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— The ugly truth State budget numbers tell the real story. – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/the-ugly-truth/article_671956e9-38ed-5ea3-bc51-a57a8a13d7d0.html
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: UI has earned $108M in gifts, contracts from foreign sources since ’13 – Tom Kacich
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/tom-kacich-ui-has-earned-m-in-gifts-contracts-from/article_c837673f-517e-54df-b074-3ff1e61fb6a6.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— Does Illinois deserve more influence on presidential races? – Editorial (DIERSEN: Based on the candidates who they elect, Illinois voters are ever-increasingly anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-does-illinois-deserve-more-influence-on-presidential-races/article_f866fccd-9543-51d7-a420-ccaa8241d4c0.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want the Illinois Republican Party to do even more to dump voters, dump activists, dump organizations, dump companies, dump candidates, dump elected officials, dump party leaders, dump major donors, dump political consultants, dump etc. that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=299034

NORTHERN STAR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Hookah bar to allow pot – Kierra Frazier
https://northernstar.info/news/hookah-bar-to-allow-pot/article_3ed6fd48-51b7-11ea-a6f8-6fc0a87221a9.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— How Gender Impacts Voting (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at women that Republican men are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-gender-impacts-voting#stream/0

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— As Trump Plans To Bring Border Patrol To Sanctuary Cities, Mayor Lightfoot Pushes Back: ‘We Will Not Be Bullied’ “If anyone thinks they can come here into our city and terrorize our residents into the shadows, let me say this: They have another thing coming,” Lightfoot said. – Mauricio Peña (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats who run Chicago officially declare war on America?)
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/02/15/as-trump-plans-to-bring-border-patrol-to-sanctuary-cities-mayor-lightfoot-pushes-back-we-will-not-be-bullied/

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— Illinois Dems Cash On Hand: $27 million GOP: Only $3.6 million, down from $25mil in 2015 – Brendan Rigney and Wagner Acerbi Horta
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/illinois-dems-cash-on-hand-27-million

ILLINOIS NEWSROOM
— GOP Senate Hopefuls Seek McLean County Support – Joe Deacon
https://illinoisnewsroom.org/2020/02/17/gop-senate-hopefuls-seek-mclean-county-support/

WIREPOINTS
— Illinoisans are overwhelmed by ‘shadow mortgage’ of pension debts – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/illinoisans-are-being-overwhelmed-by-shadow-mortgage-of-pension-debts-wirepoints/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering – Kyla Asbury (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the 2015 gerrymandering of my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9.) 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/525606849-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-fair-mapping-advocates-speak-out-against-gerrymandering

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Yet Another Springfield Attack On Parental Rights and Religious Liberty – David E. Smith 
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/yet-another-springfield-attack-on-parental-rights-and-religious-liberty/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BREEN: COSTA HOWARD’S FAIR MAPS FILING CAN’T DISTRACT FROM HER INABILITY TO TELL THE TRUTH
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/breen-costa-howards-fair-maps-filing-cant-distract-from-her-inability-to-tell-the-truth.html
— WEYERMULLER: 2411 ABORTED BABIES LAID TO REST IN SOUTH BEND CEMETERY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/weyermuller-2411-aborted-babies-laid-to-rest-in-south-bend-cemetery-.html
— NIKE SWOOSHES IN TO ATTACK WOMEN’S SPORTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/nike-swooshes-in-to-attack-womens-sports.html
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS DECLARE WAR ON PUMPING YOUR OWN GAS, OPERATING GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/illinois-lawmakers-declare-war-on-pumping-your-own-gas-operating-gas-powered-leaf-blowers-.html
— ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE CONSIDERS RADICAL EFFORT TO FORCE HPV VACCINATIONS, RESTRICT PARENTAL RIGHTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/illinois-legislature-considers-radical-effort-to-force-hpv-vaccinations-restrict-parental-rights.html
— IL CONGRESSMAN KINZINGER WEDS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/il-cong-adam-kinzinger-weds-.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democratic AGs have history of meddling in politically sensitive cases – Rowan Scarborough
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/17/democratic-ags-have-history-of-meddling-in-politic/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘A dream as old as the American dream’: Embrace black patriotism over victimization – Clarence Page 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/clarence-page-a-dream-as-old-as-the-american-dream-embrace-black-patriotism-over-victimization-and-learned-helplessness

GOPUSA
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Air Force Updates Dress Code To Allow For Airmen To Wear Beards, Turbans, Hijabs For Religious Reasons
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=84875
— Hillary For Vice President? Bloomberg Campaign Refuses To Shoot Down ‘Speculation’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=84868

BREITBART
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Pete Buttigieg Vows to Open up Obamacare to Illegal Immigrants – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/02/17/pete-buttigieg-vows-to-open-up-obamacare-to-illegal-immigrants/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— The Myth Of The Moderate Democrat
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/31954

DAILY CALLER
— Mike Bloomberg Slams Young People For Supporting Democratic Socialism
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/17/mike-bloomberg-democratic-socialism-youth/
— Mike Bloomberg: ‘The Solution To Our Problems Is More Open Borders, Not Closed Borders’
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/17/mike-bloomberg-open-borders/

NEWSMAX
— Sanders Ad Promotes ‘First Jewish President’ – Theodore Bunker (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government used against me the fact that I had been baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, that I had lived in Crete 1948-1972, and that I had lived in Wheaton since 1978. They also used against me the fact that I was 100% German American, conservative, Republican, White, male, born in 1948, non-poor, a gun owner, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/bernie-sanders-campaign-ad-judaism/2020/02/17/id/954416/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: ‘We will have papa and mamma’: Putin says no to gay ‘marriage’ in Russia President Putin said the definition of marriage as a union of a man and a woman should be added to the Russian constitution.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/we-will-have-papa-and-mamma-putin-says-no-to-gay-marriage-in-russia

PJ MEDIA
— LA Mayor and Police Chief Record PSA Assuring Illegals They Can Get Away With Breaking American Laws – MEGAN FOX
https://pjmedia.com/trending/la-mayor-and-police-chief-record-psa-assuring-illegals-they-can-get-away-with-breaking-american-laws/
— What Exactly Is Wrong with a President Putting America First? – ROBERT SPENCER
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/what-exactly-is-wrong-with-putting-america-first/

DAILY CALLER
— How Demographic Trends Will Affect The 2020 Election – LISA SMILEY (DIERSEN: What are your demographics? Ever-increasingly, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, and RINO political consultants advise Republican candidates to not only dump, but to destroy voters who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time to get votes from those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/17/demographic-trends-2020-election/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Young, Conservative and Working for Trump? The Dating Pool Is Small Washington’s highly politicized culture can be brutal on dating life. For Trump aides, one solution is to find love with each other. – Katie Rogers
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/17/us/politics/dating-trump.html
— Past Remarks Are Challenging for Bloomberg, and Fair Game for Rivals For two months, Michael Bloomberg’s campaign has been preparing for a moment it knew would come: when decades of impolitic and insensitive remarks would face renewed scrutiny. – Jeremy W. Peters
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/17/us/politics/michael-bloomberg-presidential-campaign.html

FORBES
— Bloomberg Said U.S. Should Deny Treatment To Old People With Chronic Disease – Patricia Barnes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciagbarnes/2020/02/17/bloomberg-said-us-should-deny-treatment-to-old-people-with-chronic-disease/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 51% Say Any Democrat Likely to Defeat Trump
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/february_2020/51_say_any_democrat_likely_to_defeat_trump

February 16 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PHOTO: In a state that knows its Democrats, will Bloomberg gain traction? – Marni Pyke (DIERSEN: To be a Democrat in Illinois is to be someone who promotes dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200215/in-a-state-that-knows-its-democrats-will-bloomberg-gain-traction

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats should avoid the Michael Bloomberg temptation – ROSS DOUTHAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-michael-bloomberg-democrats-20200216-czm43vujq5djloijoccvkbpx2u-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois GOP leader urges strong party turnout for Trump – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: What is your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain going to do to promote Republican turnout in your precinct? I am going to hand-deliver an envelope to every home in my precinct that has at least one Republican or one Independent voter that contains a copy of the sample ballot for my precinct with my precinct letter in the blank space, a copy of a form to request a Republican mail-in ballot, and campaign literature from all the Republican candidates who provided me with their campaign literature.) 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200215/bernard-schoenburg-illinois-gop-leader-urges-strong-party-turnout-for-trump

HERALD & REVIEW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Word ‘queer’ increasingly popular among millennials, teens – Nara Schoenberg
https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/family/word-queer-increasingly-popular-among-millennials-teens/article_f4feda35-28d8-5d4e-b18d-2a336018f379.html

SOUTHERN
— Southern Illinois lawmakers push package of bills to address FOID card renewal delays – Molly Parker
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/southern-illinois-lawmakers-push-package-of-bills-to-address-foid/article_172da1b2-1809-505e-adb7-056dbe659eee.html

WGLT
— GOP Senate Hopefuls Seek McLean County Support – JOE DEACON (DIERSEN: Since 2000, Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), Illinois Republican Party (IRP), TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC), Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC), American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Midwest Chapter (MC), etc. have hinted/implied/argued/shouted at Republican candidates that they should not only not seek my support, but that they should destroy me. Needless-to-say I should write a book about past and present Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in the MTRO, DCRCC, IRP, TAPROOT, WCC, ICRC, AAPC MC, etc.)
https://www.wglt.org/post/gop-senate-hopefuls-seek-mclean-county-support#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06/IL-14: Chicago Tribune Endorses Jeanne Ives and Sue Rezin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/15/il-06-il-14-chicago-tribune-endorses-jeanne-ives-and-sue-rezin/
— IL-14: Sue Rezin Endorsed by Daily Herald
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/15/il-14-sue-rezin-endorsed-by-daily-herald/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Angela Merkel and the Destruction of German Democracy – Jared Peterson
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/02/angela_merkel_and_the_destruction_of_german_democracy.html
— How to wake the media up about Trump – J.B. Shurk
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/how_to_wake_the_media_up_about_trump.html
— Bloomberg is buying up so many campaign operatives that down-ballot Dem campaigns unable to find staff – Thomas Lifson (DIERSEN: What do you say to campaign operatives in Republican primaries who focus on destroying those who do not support their boss? I should write a book about such campaign operatives.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/bloomberg_is_buying_up_so_many_campaign_operatives_that_downballot_dem_campaigns_unable_to_find_staff.html

BREITBART
— Pirro: Left Needs Illegal Immigrant Votes for Power — ‘They’ve Lost the Vote of Law-Abiding Americans’ – Jeff Poor
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/02/15/pirro-left-needs-illegal-immigrant-votes-for-power-theyve-lost-the-vote-of-law-abiding-americans/
— 6.1 Million Individuals Off Food Stamps Under Donald Trump – Katherine Rodriguez
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/02/15/6-1-million-individuals-off-food-stamps-under-donald-trump/

EPOCH TIMES
— The Divided States of America – Adrian Norman (DIERSEN: Democrats focus on turning minorities against Republicans who are White. Democrats focus on turning women against Republicans who are male. Democrats focus on turning younger people against Republicans who are older. Democrats focus on turning those who are not married against Republicans who are married. Democrats focus on turning LGBTQers against Republicans who are heterosexual. Democrats focus on turning those who have less money against Republicans who have more money. Democrats focus on turning those who are not retired against Republicans who are retired. Democrats focus on turning non-Protestants against Republicans who are Protestant. Democrats focus on turning non-German Americans against Republicans who are German American. Democrats focus on turning liberals and moderates against Republicans who are conservative. Democrats focus on turning veterans against Republicans who are not veterans. Democrats focus on turning those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time against Republicans whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-divided-states-of-america_3236069.html
— Bloomberg Announces Labor Plan Promising $15 Minimum Wage – JANITA KAN (DIERSEN: If jobs that do not require any education, work experience, or skill should pay $15/hour, what should jobs that require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, professional certification, and professional license pay?)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/bloomberg-announces-labor-plan-promising-15-minimum-wage_3239367.html

BLUE LIVES MATTER
— Student Says ‘Too Many White People’ Are Using UVA’s Multicultural Center
https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/video-student-says-too-many-white-people-are-using-uva-s-multicultural-center-b6qEFp5KNkyo-zZ7suxhyg/2020-02-16T10:38:47.3928380Z/Rucw5u8hHkmHTo8lVF-XaA

YAHOO NEWS
— Over 1,000 Alleged Oracle Employees Have Signed a Petition Demanding Founder Larry Ellison Cancel a Trump Fundraiser – Madeleine Carlisle
https://www.yahoo.com/news/over-1-000-alleged-oracle-203736293.html

UNION LEADER
— Long before Trump, we were a divided people – Patrick Buchanan (DIERSEN: Democrats focus on turning minorities against Republicans who are White. Democrats focus on turning women against Republicans who are male. Democrats focus on turning younger people against Republicans who are older. Democrats focus on turning those who are not married against Republicans who are married. Democrats focus on turning LGBTQers against Republicans who are heterosexual. Democrats focus on turning those who have less money against Republicans who have more money. Democrats focus on turning those who are not retired against Republicans who are retired. Democrats focus on turning non-Protestants against Republicans who are Protestant. Democrats focus on turning non-German Americans against Republicans who are German American. Democrats focus on turning liberals and moderates against Republicans who are conservative. Democrats focus on turning veterans against Republicans who are not veterans. Democrats focus on turning those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time against Republicans whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/columnists/patrick-buchanan-long-before-trump-we-were-a-divided-people/article_de32b406-82d5-5d64-aa36-a816b43af716.html

BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES
— An informed electorate will choose Trump – Janet O’Neill (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want you to know only what they tell, no more, and no less. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.) 
https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/opinion/20200212/guest-opinion-informed-electorate-will-choose-trump

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, employers a) will not hire you, retain you, or promote you and b) will get rid of you.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephanieburns/2020/02/16/how-to-love-your-lgbt-team-members/#632d8eb04716