CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/12/21059426/chicago-dispensaries-key-takeaways-recreational-weed-sales-illinois
DAILY HERALD
— State Rep. Tom Morrison hosts ‘Coffee and Conversation’ Jan. 18 in Rolling
Meadows
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200112/state-rep-tom-morrison-hosts-coffee-and-conversation-jan-18-in-rolling-meadows
ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Majority of Americans disapprove of
how Trump handled Iran conflict.”
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/poll-most-americans-disapprove-of-how-trump-handled-iran-conflict/5841684/
NBC5
— Trump, Pelosi Square Off Ahead of Impeachment Trial Democrats are trying to
put pressure on senators, particularly those up for reelection in 2020, to
consider new testimony – Lisa Mascaro
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/pelosi-americans-want-fair-trial-on-trump-impeachment/2200084/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-updating-birth-certificates-for-transgender-dads/2200107/
CBS2
— Edgar Gonzalez Jr., Aide To Congressman Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, Picked To Fill
Vacant Illinois House Seat – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/01/12/edgar-gonzalez-jr-aide-to-congressman-jesus-chuy-garcia-picked-to-fill-vacant-illinois-house-seat/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Soldier from Aurora killed in Afghanistan
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/soldier-from-aurora-killed-in-afghanistan
HERALD & REVIEW
— Property tax relief group recommends expanding Illinois sales tax. Gov.
Pritzker says there has to be another way. – JAMIE MUNKS
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/property-tax-relief-group-recommends-expanding-illinois-sales-tax-gov/article_3d0e331b-8b5a-542f-8072-8ce5cf0e6d73.html
ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Community activist Edgar Gonzalez Jr., 23, named to vacant Chicago-area
state House post – AP
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Activist-23-named-to-vacant-Chicago-area-state-14969424.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE:
Gonzalez, a recent Harvard University graduate, is president of a local ward
political organization and serves as a member of Garcia’s constituent services
staff, according to a Saturday news release.)
SUBURBAN LIFE
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Four more years!’ — Supporters of President Trump rally in
Joliet Local demonstrators hold up signs, cheer for President Donald Trump –
ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/01/10/four-more-years-supporters-of-president-trump-rally-in-joliet/abrnsxs/
ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— Shouldn’t marijuana buyers be working during the day? With the long lines to
buy marijuana in Illinois during the work day, the question arises in my mind:
Is this where our unemployment and welfare money goes? – Roger P. Bickel, St.
Charles
https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/mailbag/letter-shouldn-t-marijuana-buyers-be-working-during-the-day/article_b55e10e1-ebcc-5b3c-8863-b008ac37a4fc.html
WQAD
— Sen. Anderson worries legal pot is overtaxed – JIM MERTENS
https://wqad.com/2020/01/12/this-week-sen-anderson-worries-legal-pot-is-overtaxed/
CHICAGO MORNING STAR
— The Mid-America Regional Bargaining Association has posted the legal issues
related to cannabis and workplace safety. – Ivan Cease (DIERSEN: Of course, pot
pushing Democrats, pot pushing Libertarians, pot pushing Greens, and pot
pushing RINOs will do everything that they can to remove all restrictions on
the sale and use of pot.)
https://chicagomorningstar.com/marba-posts-legal-issues-regarding-cannabis-and-employment-status
BREITBART
— In Immigration Debate, Trump Says We Don’t Have Enough American Workers to
Fill Skilled Labor Jobs – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/01/12/donald-trump-we-dont-have-enough-foreign-workers/
— 12 Shot, 5 Killed in Democrat-Controlled Baltimore – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/12/12-shot-5-killed-in-democrat-controlled-baltimore/
COMMUNITIES DIGITAL NEWS
— Meghan Markle, from actress to duchess to slave descendant – Paul H.
Yarbrough
https://www.commdiginews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-from-actress-duchess-to-slave-descendant-126150/
DAILY WIRE
— Shocking Number Of Young Americans Say Other Countries Are Better Than U.S.
– Joseph Curl (DIERSEN: Trump-haters shout at young Americans, and at everyone
else, that Republicans 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.dailywire.com/news/shocking-number-of-young-americans-say-other-countries-are-better-than-u-s
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— TRAGIC, TREASONOUS: ICE says Cook county released over 1000 illegals with
criminal records last year after refusing detainers – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/01/12/ice-says-cook-county-released-over-1000-illegals-with-criminal-records-last-year-after-refusing-detainers-875118
EPOCH TIMES
— Texas Is First State to Opt Out of Accepting Refugees in 2020 – CHARLOTTE
CUTHBERTSON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/texas-is-first-state-to-opt-out-of-accepting-refugees-in-2020_3201721.html
THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters shout at refugees, and at everyone else, that
Republicans 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://thehill.com/homenews/media/477914-one-of-texass-largest-newspapers-blasts-governor-for-choosing-to-reject
NEW YORK TIMES
— What if Democrats Tried Real Outreach? – Kristee Paschall (DIERSEN: What
will the following do to maximize the number of March 17, 2020 Republican
primary ballots cast in your precinct: a) your Republican Precinct
Committeeman/Captain, b) the officers of your Republican township, ward, and/or
country party organizations, c) your representative on the Illinois Republican
Party (IRP) State Central Committee, and d) the IRP officers? I will be a)
hand-delivering sample ballots and campaign literature to the homes in my precinct
that have one or more Republican or Independent voters and b) encouraging
homeowners and businesses to display signs for the Republican
candidates.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/opinion/voter-turnout-2020.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Pelosi says Trump ‘impeached for life’ despite McConnell’s ‘gamesmanship,’
‘coverup’ – Elise Viebeck and Juliet Eilperin (DIERSEN: Which adverse actions
do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupe stress that you
will have “for life?” Mine stress that I am no longer a TAPROOT
Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Government
Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO)
webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American
Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO
employee, IRS employee, Post Office employee, etc. They stress how poorly many
past and present Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central
Committee, MTRO, Wheaton, WCC, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and
Illinois leaders treat me and treat my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pelosi-says-trump-impeached-for-life-despite-mcconnells-gamesmanship-coverup/2020/01/12/4e75531a-3544-11ea-9541-9107303481a4_story.html
— Why America’s suburbs could be so important in 2020, visualized A look at
the closest precincts from four years ago. – Philip Bump
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/01/10/why-americas-suburbs-could-be-so-important-2020-visualized/
— Conservatives in deep-blue Maryland strategize and commiserate – Rebecca Tan
(DIERSEN: What if the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican
Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO)
were as open about what they are doing as Maryland Republicans are? Those who
dominate the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO talk and/or act like they do not want me to
report anything about IRP, DCRCC, or MTRO meetings and events including a) who
spoke at the meetings and events, b) how many attended, or c) names of the
candidates, elected officials, and party leaders who attended. What will the
following do to maximize the number of March 17, 2020 Republican primary
ballots cast in your precinct: a) your Republican Precinct
Committeeman/Captain, b) the officers of your Republican township, ward, and/or
country party organizations, c) your representative on the IRP State Central
Committee, and d) the IRP officers? I will be a) hand-delivering sample ballots
and campaign literature to the homes in my precinct that have one or more
Republican or Independent voters and b) encouraging homeowners and businesses
to display signs for the Republican candidates.)
https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Conservatives-in-deep-blue-Maryland-strategize-14969852.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE:
Maryland’s strong Democratic majority seemed far away this weekend at a
conference near the State House, where Republicans discussed their priorities
for 2020. During speeches Saturday by elected GOP officials and party leaders,
attendees booed the costly education overhaul proposal being championed by the
deep-blue General Assembly, cheered raucously for President Donald Trump and
poked fun at candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. In
between panels about how to reduce gun-control restrictions and limit access to
abortion, dozens of the party faithful exchanged business cards, snapped
selfies and commiserated over being conservative in a state where Democrats
outnumber Republicans 2 to 1 and have a veto-proof majority in both chambers of
the legislature. Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, a moderate in his party who has
frequently criticized Trump, was not present at the conference hosted by the
conservative website Red Maryland. Hogan’s spokesman said the governor was
invited but could not attend “because of his schedule.”)
DALLAS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters shout at refugees, and at everyone else, that
Republicans 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.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2020/01/12/presidential-contender-mike-bloomberg-calls-texas-gov-greg-abbotts-decision-on-refugees-outrageous/
CORSICANA DAILY SUN
— Navarro County Republicans discuss upcoming election – Mark Archibald
(DIERSEN: What if the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican
Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO)
were as open about what they are doing as the Navarro County Republican
Executive Committee is? Those who dominate the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO talk and/or
act like they do not want me to report anything about IRP, DCRCC, or MTRO meetings
and events including a) who spoke at the meetings and events, b) how many
attended, or c) names of the candidates, elected officials, and party leaders
who attended. What will the following do to maximize the number of March 17,
2020 Republican primary ballots cast in your precinct: a) your Republican
Precinct Committeeman/Captain, b) the officers of your Republican township,
ward, and/or country party organizations, c) your representative on the IRP
State Central Committee, and d) the IRP officers? I will be a) hand-delivering
sample ballots and campaign literature to the homes in my precinct that have
one or more Republican or Independent voters and b) encouraging homeowners and
businesses to display signs for the Republican candidates.)
https://www.corsicanadailysun.com/news/navarro-county-republicans-discuss-upcoming-election/article_40909998-33f1-11ea-8e90-1f2c41788c59.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE:
Members of the Navarro County Republican Executive Committee heard from
candidates in contested races at a regular meeting Tuesday at the group’s
headquarters in Corsicana. Candidates for Navarro County Sheriff, Pct. 3
Commissioner, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 and Navarro County District Attorney
introduced themselves to those in attendance. Sheriff Elmer Tanner received the
endorsement of Texas Representative Cody Harris, “I’m honored to receive
Harris’s support,” he said, “Cody understands and respects the job that we do.”
“Sheriff Tanner worked closely with me during the 86th Legislative session,
making sure I understood how legislation would affect the people of Navarro
County.” The Palestine Republican said, “without question, Elmer Tanner is the
right man for the job.” Tanner will face David Foreman in the March 3 primary.
Those in attendance approved the appointments of four precinct chairs who
filled for office but faced no primary challenge. Precinct Chairs are
instrumental helping the Republican Party get out the vote. Republicans now
have 23 of 30 Navarro County precincts filled. “It’s time to get out there and
shake up our precincts,” said Bobby Vickery who was appointed to Pct. 404 “It’s
extremely important that we contact every Republican and make sure they get out
to vote,” said Navarro County Republican Chairman Eric Meyers. “Nearly 1,000
people move to Texas every day, we need to make sure Texas stays red.” Meyers
also alerted party faithful about important upcoming dates in the
“consequential 2020 election year.” The last day to register to vote in the
Texas primary is Feb. 3. Anyone interested may now request a ballot by mail
from the Navarro County Elections Administration Office. Any requests must be
returned to the Elections Office by Feb. 21. Early voting for the primary
election is from Feb. 18 to 28 at the Navarro County Annex building, 601 N.
13th Street in Corsicana. The Texas primary will be March 3. Navarro County
residents will have several opportunities to hear from candidates in upcoming
forums, and meet and greets. The Conservative Society of Navarro County, in
conjunction with the Republican Women and the Republican Party of Navarro
County, will host a federal candidate meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
21 at Republican Party Headquarters, 111 W. Third Ave. in Corsicana. The
Republican Women will hold a candidate forum lunch at Republican Headquarters
at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Corsicana Opry/ Silver Saddle Saloon will
host the Republican Party of Navarro County Candidate Forum at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11. The group is finalizing plans for its March 6, Navarro County
Reagan Day Dinner. The group also voted to hold the Precinct Convention at the
Navarro County Courthouse on Saturday, March 14. The County Convention will be
held the following week on Saturday, March 21. Republican delegates from each
of Texas’s 254 counties will meet in Houston at the state convention the week
of May 11-16. The Texas state Republican convention is expected to be larger
than the National Republican gathering. The national convention will be in
Charlotte, North Carolina in August. All other regular reports were adopted.
The next meeting of the Navarro County Executive Committee will be at party
headquarters in April.)
DESERET NEWS
— Unaffiliated Utah voters risk being shut out of the presidential primary —
unless they do this – Sahalie Donaldson (DIERSEN: In your precinct, for the
March 17 primary election, how Democrats will cast Republican ballots to do
whatever damage they can to the Republican Party? Do not expect those Democrats
to vote for unopposed Republican Precinct Committeemen.)
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/1/12/21055079/super-tuesday-unaffiliated-voters-presidential-primary-trump-biden-sanders
FORBES
— FEBRUARY 7, 2013 FLASHBACK: What To Do When A Co-Worker Tries To Sabotage
Your Career – Jacquelyn Smith (DIERSEN: What have been the demographics most
commonly shared by those who have worked the hardest against you? Most
commonly, those who have worked the hardest against me either are or paint
themselves as being 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. If I wrote a book about them, I would focus on those in Wheaton,
Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois a) who have lots of
religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) who paint themselves
as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/02/07/what-to-do-when-a-co-worker-tries-to-sabotage-your-career/#e0359302f8cf