Tag: political

October 9 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In debate with J.B. Pritzker, Gov. Bruce Rauner says illegal immigration contributes to Chicago gun violence – Rick Pearson, Mike Riopell (DIERSEN: Those who want Rauner to lose want Rauner to talk like Pritzker does about illegal immigration. Pritzker says illegals “are good for the economy of the state of Illinois” and “that what we need to do is protect the immigrants that are here in our state. We have immigrants here who are not protected, under attack by President Trump. He (Rauner) stands with President Trump on this. I do not.”)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-governors-race-debate-rauner-pritzker-20181009-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gov. Bruce Rauner and challenger J.B. Pritzker clashed over immigration and Chicago violence Tuesday, with the Republican chief executive alleging that immigrants living illegally in the state are a factor in the city’s crime problem while the Democrat said they contribute to Illinois’ economy. . .Rauner, who has been trailing Pritzker by double digits in independently conducted polls, indicated the need to continue to heal a core GOP constituency, social conservatives, with his latest remarks on immigration. Social conservatives have been upset with Rauner’s signing of laws that expanded immigration, abortion and transgender rights. Rauner sought to make clear that he signed legislation preventing law enforcement from stopping someone solely on his or her immigration status only because it was backed by law enforcement. “Illegal immigration takes jobs away from Americans. It holds down wages, hurts union workers, farmworkers, factory workers, hurts wages and raises unemployment,” Rauner said. “One of the reasons we have such high unemployment in the city of Chicago and so much crime is the massive number of illegal immigrants here take jobs away from American citizens and Chicago citizens,” he contended, adding that Pritzker wants to make Illinois a “sanctuary state.”)
— Scalise to help Roskam raise money in Illinois’ 6th
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-morning-spin-rauner-pritzker-sterigenics-ad-20181008-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam is set to get a fundraising boost from a Southern congressman who defeated him in a bid to move up House Republican leadership. U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana will be in Naperville on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at a reception for Roskam, according to the invitation. A ticket goes for $50, and a “private roundtable” goes for $1,000. Four years ago, Scalise bested Roskam in the race for House majority whip, a post that opened up in the leadership shuffle following Eric Cantor’s primary loss to Dave Brat in Virginia. At the time, Roskam was the No. 4 Republican in the House, but his unsuccessful attempt to move up left him out of GOP leadership. Last year, Scalise was shot by a Belleville, Ill., man during practice for the annual congressional baseball game. He has since made his return to Congress, where he still serves as whip under House Speaker Paul Ryan. Roskam, of Wheaton, is locked in a tough re-election battle with Democratic businessman Sean Casten of Downers Grove, who raised $2.6 million in the third quarter, according to his campaign. Roskam’s campaign said he raised about $1.3 million.)
— Endorsement: More U.S. House endorsements: Hultgren, Quigley, Davis, Krishnamoorthi, Schakowsky
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-ushouse2-hultgren-daytwo-20181003-story.html
— Rauner’s campaign gave Erika Harold’s bid for attorney general another $500,000 last week, state campaign finance reports showed. Rauner’s campaign gave her $1 million in August and previously paid for $305,000 worth of ads in the March GOP primary. She is facing Democratic state Sen. Kwame Raoul to replace retiring Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-morning-spin-rauner-pritzker-sterigenics-ad-20181008-story.html
— Amazon has 6,000 job openings in the Chicago area, but its job fair failed to draw large crowds – Ally Marotti and Robert Channick (DIERSEN: From what I see, if Amazon is like most employers in the Chicago area, Amazon does not want to hire you if you are a Trump supporter, Christian, 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.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-amazon-job-fair-20181009-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Outspoken abortion clinic opens first Chicago-area location – Lisa Schencker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-outspoken-abortion-clinic-opens-1005-story.html
— Kane board chair Lauzen backs off push for state’s attorney to provide accounting of Van Dyke trial costs; blasts board for ‘lack of fortitude’ – Gloria Casas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-kane-vote-resolution-van-dyke-trial-st-1010-story.html
— Young men, women are rising up. Are you scared? – Clarence Page (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps shout at young people that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse thing who should be gotten rid of.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-donald-trump-brett-kavanaugh-laquan-mcdonald-1010-20181009-story.html
— After the fight over Kavanaugh: Why Dems and the GOP will only make our politics uglier – Jonah Goldberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-goldberg-brett-kavanaugh-democrats-confirmation-fight-dirty-1009-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Probably only a matter of time before Rauner starts chanting ‘Build that wall!’ – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/probably-only-a-matter-of-time-before-rauner-starts-chanting-build-that-wall/
— Debatus interruptus: Rauner and Pritzker bring sharp elbows to Sun-Times debate – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-pritzker-sun-times-editorial-board-debate/?_ga=2.17412217.1915779260.1537049004-538532308.1508461012
— ‘Sanctuary cities’ don’t care if restaurants exploit undocumented workers – Neil Gaffney, Lake View (DIERSEN: Have you ever been a restaurant worker? I washed dishes part-time for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights 1964-1966. That job enabled me to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in May of 1966. If there had been as many illegals around back then as there are now, I doubt that I would have been offered that job. I cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline during the summer of 1966. I saved the money that I earned for UIC college expenses. If there had been as many illegals around back then as there are now, I doubt that I would have been offered those jobs.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/undocumented-immigrants-restaurant-industry-labor-rights-letters/
(FROM THE LETTER: As I read the article “Chinatown job agencies, Asian restaurants ‘exploit’ Latinos, say workers, suit” (Oct. 7), two questions came to mind regarding Chicago and other sanctuary cities like San Francisco. On the one hand, is sanctuary first and foremost a program designed to allow the undocumented to build a life with dignity? Or, on the other hand, is it a program more designed to allow employers access to cheap unskilled labor with no labor rights, no job protections, zero benefits, and no right to complain since you risk being reported to Immigration and Customs Enforcement? I think the latter, actually. Why hire a low-skilled American citizen who will come with a multitude of labor rights and job protections, when you can hire an undocumented low-skilled worker really cheap, without any of that baggage? An employer’s dream, and the sanctuary cities are fine with it. Some sanctuary.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” promote LGBTQ activity.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/rabbi-seth-limmer-lgbtq-flag-burning-path-forward/
— Schoolchildren are just the pawns in politicians’ never-ending property tax game – Phil Kadner (DIERSEN: How much have you paid in property taxes? How much of a burden have you and your children been on public schools that depend on property taxes? I paid property taxes a) on my new town home in University Park 1972-1984, b) on my studio condo in downtown Chicago 1974-1976, and c) on my one bedroom condo in downtown Chicago 1974-1976. My wife and I paid property taxes on 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton 1978-1984. My wife and I have paid property taxes on 915 Cove Court in Wheaton since 1984. My wife and I have never sent any children to any public school. My wife has never attended a school. I attended Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966. What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who want my wife and I to pay more property taxes, more income taxes, and more other taxes? They stress that I avoided the draft and my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents. They hint/imply/argue/shout that the federal government grossly overpaid me and that my federal retirement benefits are much too generous.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/illinois-school-funding-property-taxes-reform-kadner/
— How modern political campaigns are tearing us apart – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/bruce-rauner-jb-pritzker-exploiting-divisions-race-illinois-governor/

 

ABC7
— Nikki Haley resigns as US ambassador to UN in latest Trump shake-up – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/nikki-haley-resigning-as-us-ambassador-to-un/4447081/

 

NBC5
— Pritzker, Rauner Talk Over Issues, One Another at Sun-Times Debate – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-governor-debate-496396521.html

 

CBS2

— Kanye West To Visit President Trump At White House To Discuss Chicago Crime
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/09/kanye-west-president-donald-trump-white-house-chicago-crime/

 

WGN TV
— Rauner blames illegal immigration for Chicago crime during debate with Pritzker – LOURDES DUARTE
https://wgntv.com/2018/10/09/rauner-blames-illegal-immigration-for-chicago-crime-during-debate-with-pritzker/

 

WTTW
— ‘Boys, Boys’: Rauner, Pritzker Get Nasty in Debate – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2018/10/09/boys-boys-rauner-pritzker-get-nasty-debate
— Evelyn Sanguinetti: Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor – Nick Blumberg, Rebecca Palmore
https://news.wttw.com/2018/10/09/evelyn-sanguinetti-candidate-illinois-lieutenant-governor
— Bruce Rauner: Candidate for Illinois Governor – Nick Blumberg, Rebecca Palmore
https://news.wttw.com/2018/10/09/bruce-rauner-candidate-illinois-governor
— Darlene Senger: Candidate for Illinois Comptroller – Nick Blumberg, Rebecca Palmore
https://news.wttw.com/2018/10/09/darlene-senger-candidate-illinois-comptroller

 

WBBM 780
— Different Debate, Same Rancor Between Rauner, Pritzker – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/rauner-pritkzer-debate-chicago-sun-times

 

DAILY HERALD
— Candidate sues DuPage Election commission for records – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181009/candidate-sues-dupage-election-commission-for-records
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers want everyone, including you, your brothers and sisters, your spouse, your children, your grandchildren, your parents, your grandparents, the rest of your relatives, your neighbors, your coworkers, and everyone else to be stoners.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181009/news/310099954/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers say “Here’s how medical marijuana gets to your dispensary.”  Pot pushers want everyone, including you, your brothers and sisters, your spouse, your children, your grandchildren, your parents, your grandparents, the rest of your relatives, your neighbors, your coworkers, and everyone else to be stoners.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/heres-how-medical-marijuana-gets-your-dispensary

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— In debate with Pritzker, Rauner says illegal immigration contributes to Chicago gun violence – Rick Pearson
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/in-debate-with-pritzker-rauner-says-illegal-immigration-contributes-to/article_b038e27c-89c7-5aba-bca8-b2aea8450fba.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Vice President Pence to visit Springfield for Davis fundraiser – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20181009/vice-president-pence-to-visit-springfield-for-davis-fundraiser

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— “Trumpaganda” course to be taught at University of Illinois – Lauren Kostiuk
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/trumpaganda-course-to-be-taught-at-university-of-illinois

 

WJOL
— Governor Rauner Still Opposed To Recreational Marijuana – Evan Bredeson
https://www.wjol.com/governor-rauner-still-opposed-to-recreational-marijuana/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Lincoln Foundation’s finances could face multiple inquiries – W.J. Kennedy
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511598048-lincoln-foundation-s-finances-could-face-multiple-inquiries

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— FOIA Lawsuit Filed Against DuPage Election Commission – Seeks Transparency of Old, Cast-Off Voting Machines – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/10/foia-lawsuit-filed-against-dupage-election-commission-seeks-transparency-of-old-cast-off-voting-machines/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner blames Chicago crime on “massive number of illegal immigrants” who take away jobs (DIERSEN: Have you ever been a restaurant worker? I washed dishes part-time for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights 1964-1966. That job enabled me to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in May of 1966. If there had been as many illegals around back then as there are now, I doubt that I would have been offered that job. I cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline during the summer of 1966. I saved the money that I earned for UIC college expenses. If there had been as many illegals around back then as there are now, I doubt that I would have been offered those jobs.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/rauner-blames-chicago-crime-on-massive-number-of-illegal-immigrants-who-take-away-jobs/
— Pritzker v. Rauner: These guys really do not like each other
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/these-guys-really-do-not-like-each-other/
— Pritzker & Rauner: Their health: The least-asked question of the election season
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/the-least-asked-question-of-the-election-season/
— Pritzker now won’t define what “middle class income” is: “It doesn’t matter”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/pritzker-now-wont-define-what-middle-class-income-is-it-doesnt-matter/
— Ives and McDermed talk #MeToo with Flannery
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/ives-and-mcdermed-talk-metoo-with-flannery/
— Rauner returns to bashing U of I
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/rauner-returns-to-bashing-u-of-i/
— Rauner still working on his base: Remap, Sanctuary state, JB = Jail Bird
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/rauner-still-working-on-his-base-remap-sanctuary-state-jb-jail-bird/
— Congressional updates: Underwood raises $2+ million; Casten up by 5; Londrigan down by 1
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/congressional-updates-underwood-raises-2-million-casten-up-by-5-londrigan-down-by-1/
— Rauner calls report “baloney” *** Did Greg Hinz solve the mystery of the leak?
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/did-greg-hinz-solve-the-mystery-of-the-leak/
— NRCC uses Madigan against Underwood in new TV ad
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/09/nrcc-uses-madigan-against-underwood-in-new-tv-ad/

 

BREITBART
— Rand Paul’s Wife: I Sleep with a Loaded Gun Thanks to Leftists’ Threats – Robert Kraychik
https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/10/08/watch-rand-pauls-wife-i-sleep-with-a-loaded-gun-thanks-to-liberals-threats/
— Democrats Consider Becoming ‘More Ruthless’ After Losing Brett Kavanaugh Battle – John Nolte (DIERSEN: What do Democrats regret about how they have dealt with you? Of course, Democrats regret their a) hiring me in 1966 and letting let me work for the Post Office for almost 3 years, b) hiring me in 1971 and letting me work for IRS for almost 9 years, c) letting me be promoted in 1972, 1973, and 1974, d) hired me in 1980 and letting me work for GAO for almost 18 years, e) letting me serve on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996, and f) letting me be promoted me in 1986. Of course, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs regret their letting me serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, as TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004.)
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/09/democrats-consider-becoming-more-ruthless-losing-kavanaugh-battle/

 

GOPUSA
— Stephen Colbert writer ‘glad we ruined Brett Kavanaugh’s life’ (DIERSEN: Who has harmed you? I should write a book about those who are glad about their success in harming me. Of course, according to them, I brought it all on myself. They are glad that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc. All of those who are glad a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee 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.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=56395

 

FOX NEWS
— Rand Paul warns of ‘assassination’ peril after Kavanaugh confirmation: ‘I really worry someone is going to be killed’ – Gregg Re
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rand-paul-warns-of-assassination-after-kavanaugh-confirmation-i-really-worry-someone-is-going-to-be-killed

 

THE HILL
— Dershowitz: Impeaching Kavanaugh would be foolish, unconstitutional
https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/410563-dershowitz-impeaching-kavanaugh-would-be-foolish-unconstitutional

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Why Some Amazon Workers Are Fuming About Their Raise – Karen Weise
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/09/technology/amazon-workers-pay-raise.html

 

NEWSWEEK
— IS THERE ANYONE LEFT TO CHECK TRUMP? – ROBERT REICH (DIERSEN: In Illinois, one could ask is there anyone left to check Madigan?)
https://www.newsweek.com/robert-reich-there-anyone-left-check-donald-j-trump-opinion-1157557

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Administration to Review Federal ‘Competitiveness’ on Compensation – Erich Wagner (DIERSEN: Low pay is a major reason why my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would never seek or take a federal job.)
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2018/10/administration-review-government-competitiveness-compensation/151844/

 

FED WEEK
— OPM Lists Ways for Agencies to Identify Strengths, Weaknesses (DIERSEN: Federal agencies are very strong a) in hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) in making way for them by getting rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/opm-lists-ways-for-agencies-to-identify-strengths-weaknesses/

October 7 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Anti-Kavanaugh Protesters Gather In Chicago, Across The Country
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/07/anti-kavanaugh-protesters-in-chicago-across-the-country/
— Has J.B. Pritzker Trimmed His Taxes By Hiding Millions Offshore? (DIERSEN: How have you trimmed your taxes? Since 1972, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that I have trimmed my income taxes because I deducted mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and education expenses. Since 1984, they have been furious that I have trimmed by real estate taxes because I successfully protested the assessed valuation of 915 Cove Court in Wheaton.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/3940804-has-j-b-pritzker-trimmed-his-taxes-by-hiding-millions-offshore/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Sen. Collins says she believes Ford was attacked, but not by Kavanaugh – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-susan-collins-brett-kavanaugh-vote-20181007-story.html
— Hinsdale Democrat Irfan Ibrahim challenges 10-year Republican incumbent Linda Painter for DuPage Forest Preserve District Board – Kimberly Fornek
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/news/ct-dhd-dupage-forest-preserve-3-elect-tl-1011-story.html
— ‘Saturday Night Live’ goes inside the GOP locker room post-Kavanaugh confirmation – Danielle Turchiano
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-ent-snl-gop-locker-room-20181007-story.html
— McConnell on Kavanaugh fight fallout: ‘The Senate’s not broken’ – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-mcconnell-kavanaugh-senate-20181007-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sun-Times endorsements in 12 races for Congress: All Democrats.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/endorsements-congress-2018-general-election-illinois-sean-casten-lauren-underwood-jesus-chuy-garcia-mike-quigly-brad-schneider-robin-kelly-danny-davis-raja-krishnamoorthi-jan-schakowsky-bill-foster-bo/
— Fact-check: Rauner ‘puppet’ ad strings viewer along on property tax history – BGA
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/fact-check-rauner-puppet-ad-property-tax-politifact-madigan-pritzker/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Tax-hike talk doesn’t deter Pritzker support – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: Pritzker supporters a) want others to pay more state income tax, b) pay little or no state income tax themselves, and/or c) can easily afford to pay more state income tax.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-10-07/rich-millercapitol-fax-tax-hike-talk-doesnt-deter-pritzker-support.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker’s toilet trouble is problem for all Cook County taxpayers – BRETT ROWLAND
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/guest-commentary/2018-10-07/guest-commentary-pritzkers-toilet-trouble-problem-all-cook
— Champaign County usually outlier in 13th District vote – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-10-07/tom-kacich-champaign-county-usually-outlier-13th-district-vote.html

 

QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— Frese, Cramsey explore voter priorities in 94th District – Doug Wilson
https://www.whig.com/20181006/frese-cramsey-explore-voter-priorities-in-94th-district#//

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— BEHIND THE WHEEL The median annual salary for this job is $42,480. So why can’t Central Illinois companies fill them?  Challenges, opportunities seen in shortage of truckers – JAYLYN COOK (DIERSEN: How bad were the jobs that you took? GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://herald-review.com/business/local/the-median-annual-salary-for-this-job-is-so-why/article_ef2e0094-3ced-5c7b-a5dd-966256105d9a.html

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Illinois GOP Looks to Turn Screws in Pritzker’s Toilet ‘Scheme to Defraud’ – Cole Lauterbach
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=272710#.W7qZHGhKiM8

 

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Media spins politics in state government issues The Daily Herald has been doing a lot of stories critical of the Illinois Tollway Authority. Some think it has less to do with good journalism and more to do with the friendship between the newspaper’s reporter and a controversial member of the Tollway Authority board who has been criticized in a Tollway memo for harassing Tollway employees – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2018/10/07/media-spins-politics-in-state-government-issues/

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Chicago Tribune throws support behind Gov. Gov Rauner in re-election bid – Chandra Lye
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511591806-chicago-tribune-throws-support-behind-gov-gov-rauner-in-re-election-bid

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Crete-Monee High School reports 30% truancy rate
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/511595643-crete-monee-high-school-reports-30-truancy-rate
— Crete-Monee Middle School reports 13% truancy rate
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/511595647-crete-monee-middle-school-reports-13-truancy-rate

 

FOX NEWS
— Some anti-Kavanaugh protesters were paid to help make ‘viral moments,’ Vice News editor says – Samuel Chamberlain
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/some-anti-kavanaugh-protesters-were-paid-to-help-make-viral-moments-vice-news-editor-claims

 

DAILY CALLER
— DEMOCRATS ATTACK SUPREME COURT’S LEGITIMACY AFTER KAVANAUGH CONFIRMATION – Peter Hasson
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/06/democrats-supreme-court-illegitimate-kavanaugh/
— PENCE FACES PROTESTERS AFTER CONFIRMING KAVANAUGH – Molly Prince
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/07/pence-protesters-kavanaugh-lets-do-it/
— DEMOCRATS SAY MICHAEL AVENATTI HINDERED FIGHT AGAINST KAVANAUGH – Chuck Ross (DIERSEN: What do you get blamed for? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes blame me for all the defeats that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000, and especially the defeats that Republicans on ballots in my precinct have suffered since 2000.)
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/06/democrats-michael-avenatti-kavanaugh/

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— NY Times Sunday Front: Kavanaugh Saved Himself With ‘Rage and Resentment’ – Clay Waters (DIERSEN: How did you save yourself? I saved myself for almost 18 years at GAO by working hard and by earning a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt, becoming a licensed CPA, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants, becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner, becoming a Certified Government Financial Manager, becoming a Certified Financial Services Auditor, becoming a Forensic Accountant, and earning a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT. I saved myself for almost 9 years at IRS by working hard and by earning an MBA, taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul, and passing the CPA examination on my first attempt. I saved myself at the Post Office for almost 3 years by working hard and by taking undergraduate business courses at UIC and NIU.)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2018/10/07/ny-times-sunday-front-kavanaugh-saved-himself-rage-and-resentment

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— You Idiot Reporters Are Making It Worse – JONAH GOLDBERG (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes blame me for all the defeats that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000, and especially defeats that Republicans on ballots in my precinct have suffered since 2000.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/kavanaugh-hearings-partisan-reporters-making-it-worse/
— The Left Criminalizes Politics by Weaponizing Investigations – ANDREW C. MCCARTHY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/leftists-weaponize-investigations-for-political-gain/
— The Left’s Bullying Anti-Kavanaugh Tactics Threaten Our Republic – JAY COST
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/anti-kavanaugh-protests-bullying-tactics-threaten-american-republic/
— Campus Chaos Has Come to Congress – VICTOR DAVIS HANSON
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/brett-kavanaugh-hearings-campus-chaos-comes-to-congress/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at women that men are rapists, and especially men who are Trump supporters, Christian, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/410173-fired-up-after-kavanaugh-vote-dems-look-to-women-to-deliver-them-the-house

 

NBC NEWS
— McConnell says Kavanaugh confirmation fight ‘energized’ GOP voters heading into midterms In a Fox News interview on Sunday, McConnell also called Kavanaugh’s confirmation his proudest moment as a senator. – Dartunorro Clar
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/mcconnell-says-kavanaugh-confirmation-energized-gop-voters-heading-midterms-n917556

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Senate’s Deep Wounds From an Ugly Kavanaugh Fight – Carl Hulse
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/07/us/politics/kavanaugh-senate.html?login=smartlock&auth=login-smartlock

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Defiant Republicans hope Kavanaugh fight will stoke their voters next month.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/defiant-republicans-hope-kavanaugh-fight-will-stoke-their-voters-next-month/2018/10/07/81652b98-ca4b-11e8-920f-dd52e1ae4570_story.html
— Kavanaugh arrives wounded – Robert Barnes (DIERSEN: Have you arrived wounded? I arrived wounded at GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old. My Democrat GAO superiors had forced me to take a $19,203 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO. My Democrat IRS superiors a) had not promote me beyond GS-12, b) disallowed my education deductions in 1978, c) got rid of my mentor in 1975, and d) disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors had forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/kavanaugh-arrives-wounded-as-is-the-supreme-courts-image/2018/10/07/c02df2fe-ca2f-11e8-a3e6-44daa3d35ede_story.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— The anti-Kavanaugh mobs in DC are the cutting edge of a new threat to democracy – Jay Cost
https://nypost.com/2018/10/07/the-anti-kavanaugh-mobs-in-dc-are-the-cutting-edge-of-a-new-threat-to-democracy/
— The Kavanaugh aftermath: a left that’s gone completely unhinged – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2018/10/07/the-kavanaugh-aftermath-a-left-thats-gone-completely-unhinged/

 

FORBES
— As Midterms Approach, Republicans Flee Their Anti-Obamacare Past – Bruce Japsen
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2018/10/07/as-midterms-approach-republicans-flee-from-their-anti-obamacare-past/

 

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The Supreme Court now works for the Republican Party” and “this Harvard law professor agrees” and “The Supreme Court is not the third branch of the government, but an appendage of the Republican Party.”
https://www.salon.com/2018/10/07/exclusive-salon-talks-with-harvard-law-professor-laurence-tribe-on-how-scotus-works-for-the-gop/

October 7 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Brett Kavanaugh confirmed in 50-48 Senate vote, quickly sworn in – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/kavanaugh-confirmed-quickly-sworn-in/4425968/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps tell women to punish Trump by voting for all the Democrats on November 6, 2018 ballots.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-kavanaugh-confirmation-protest-20181006-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote Democrats.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-robinson-column-st-100-story.html
— Half of young Americans see better financial future – AP (DIERSEN: How much better off financially are you than your father? I am far better off financially than my father ever was, but he had to fight type 1 diabetes from age 14, none of his ancestors had earned a high school diploma, his wife never attended high school, he gave lots of money to Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete and then to Hope Lutheran Church in Park Forest, and he had the expense of raising me and my brother.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–ap-poll-young-americans-finances-20181002-story.html
— Looking at Trump’s tax returns is only the first step – Catherine Rampell (DIERSEN: Have your federal tax returns been audited by IRS? In 1977, while I was working for IRS, Money Magazine looked at my federal tax returns and decided a) to paint my education deductions as being improper, b) to harm me financially, and c) to end my IRS career. In its February 1978 issue, Money Magazine published a 4-page article on me in which it painted my education deductions as being improper. In the article, Money Magazine hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business and accounting courses I deducted were not job-related, did not help me carry out my job duties, were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and were a distraction. My Democrat IRS superiors were more than happy to use Money Magazine’s article to disallow my education deductions and to end my IRS career. Money Magazine and IRS would not have done the aforesaid if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran. Further, the writer of the article disapproved of my demographics, including my religion and my national origin.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-rampell-trump-tax-returns-irs-fraud-1007-20181005-story.html
— LGBTQ donation drive gives fans an out to root for Cubs, not Daniel Murphy – Morgan Greene (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, you will be barred from getting an education, getting/keeping a job, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-lgbtq-cubs-fans-daniel-murphy-20181004-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Sean Casten’s bilious statements – Alexander Lee, West Chicago
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20181007/sean-castens-bilious-statements
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow about their success in promoting hatred against Trump and against his supporters.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20181007/a-nation-at-war-with-itself
— Kavanaugh sworn in as protesters chant outside Supreme Court – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181007/news/310079989/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner needed for the map, Sangamon GOP told – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20181006/bernard-schoenburg-rauner-needed-for-map-sangamon-gop-told
— Springfield ranked 9th-slowest growing city in country in study – Brenden Moore
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20181006/local-business-notes-springfield-ranked-9th-slowest-growing-city-in-country-in-study

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Simon Poll: Trump record helps downstate GOP with election, but could hurt party elsewhere
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/simon-poll-trump-record-helps-downstate-gop-with-election-but/article_81d34b83-e926-5129-8672-25460409ae7a.html

 

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote Democrats.
http://www.commercial-news.com/opinion/robinson-democrats-get-out-the-vote/article_dc83344c-81b1-5e62-95ac-cf941e77f18c.html

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Roskam urges Casten to return Pritzker dollars – Robert Hadley
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511590871-roskam-urges-casten-to-return-pritzker-dollars

 

BREITBART
— Trump to America: Midterms a Chance to ‘Render Your Verdict on the Democrats’ Conduct’ – Michelle Moons
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/06/trump-to-america-midterms-a-chance-to-render-your-verdict-on-the-democrats-conduct/
— Trump: ‘Tidal Wave’ of Illegal Immigration, Crime Coming If Democrats Win Midterms – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/10/06/watch-trump-tidal-wave-of-illegal-immigration-crime-coming-if-democrats-win-midterms/
— Kris Kobach Rails Against Illegal Immigration at Trump Rally: ‘Our Nation’s Security Comes First’ – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/10/06/watch-kris-kobach-rails-against-illegal-immigration-at-trump-rally-our-nations-security-comes-first/
— Wells Fargo Bucks Corporate Gun Control, Issues $40 Million in Credit to Ruger Firearms – Awr Hawkins
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/07/wells-fargo-bucks-corporate-gun-control-issues-40-million-in-credit-to-ruger-firearms/
— Gutfeld: Dems’ Kavanaugh Failure ‘Is What Happens When You Decide to Burn the Village in Order to Save It’ – Jeff Poor
https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/10/06/gutfeld-dems-kavanaugh-failure-is-what-happens-when-you-decide-to-burn-the-village-in-order-to-save-it/

 

TOWNHALL
— With the Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh the Battle Has Begun – Michael Brown
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbrown/2018/10/07/with-the-confirmation-of-brett-kavanaugh-the-battle-has-begun-n2526202
— The Trump Effect – Gil Gutknecht
https://townhall.com/columnists/gilgutknecht/2018/10/07/the-trump-effect-n2526104

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Discerning the left’s hatred of the Census citizenship question – Megan Barth
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/10/discerning_the_lefts_hatred_of_the_census_citizenship_question.html
— Kavanaugh confirmation battle boomerang: the GOP establishment and the Russia Hoax – Mark Wauck
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/10/kavanaugh_confirmation_battle_boomerang_the_gop_establishment_and_the_russia_hoax.html

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— Why Leftists Feel Entitled to Block Highways, Shut Down Speakers, and Harass Public Officials – Dennis Prager
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/10/02/why-leftists-feels-entitled-to-block-highways-shut-down-speakers-and-harass-public-officials/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Left’s Bullying Anti-Kavanaugh Tactics Threaten Our Republic – JAY COST
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/anti-kavanaugh-protests-bullying-tactics-threaten-american-republic/

 

CHRISTIAN POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump “Group Launches Nationwide ‘Revival’ Tour to Oppose Republicans in Midterms.”
https://www.christianpost.com/news/evangelical-group-launches-nationwide-revival-tour-vote-common-good-oppose-republicans-midterms-227773/

 

COLLEGE FIX
— Campus mob that attacked ‘Confirm Kavanaugh’ group may face punishment – JENNIFER KABBANY
https://www.thecollegefix.com/campus-mob-that-attacked-confirm-kavanaugh-group-may-face-punishment/

 

INDEPENDENT
— Illegal aliens regularly granted lawless benefits – Michael Shannon
http://suindependent.com/illegal-aliens-benefits-birthright-citizenship-anchor-babies/

 

EPOCH TIMES
— Black Americans Increasingly Support Trump, Pollster Says – PETR SVAB
https://www.theepochtimes.com/black-americans-increasingly-support-trump-pollster-says_2682540.html

 

THE HILL
— Trump, GOP aim to weaponize Kavanaugh vote ahead of November – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/410245-trump-gop-aim-to-weaponize-kavanaugh-vote-ahead-of-november

 

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats to use Kavanaugh to make women hate men.
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/brett-kavanaugh-confirmation-ultimate-affirmation-patriarchy-republican-women-let-it-ncna917386

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn White women who support Kavanaugh.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/opinion/lisa-murkowski-susan-collins-kavanaugh.html
— Can We Discuss Your Anonymous Feedback? – Rob Walker (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government hinted/implied/argued/shouted that their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted them to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/05/business/can-we-discuss-your-anonymous-feedback.html
— To move forward, we have to excavate the past. – Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey (DIERSEN: What did you do 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years ago that your critics/opponents could/would use against you today? What are your brothers, sisters, spouses, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, parents, grandparents, great grandparents, and the rest of your relatives and ancestors doing and/or have done that your critics/opponents could/would use against you today?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/sunday-review/me-too-weinstein-a-year-later.html
— I’m Just a Middle-Aged House Dad Addicted to Pot Cannabis should be legal, just as alcohol should be legal. But marijuana addiction exists, and it almost wrecked my life. – Neal Pollack
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/opinion/sunday/marijuana-addiction.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Supreme Court fight reveals a country on the brink.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rock-bottom-supreme-court-fight-reveals-a-country-on-the-brink/2018/10/06/426886e2-c96f-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Over 100 people arrested during Kavanaugh protests on Capitol Hill – Eileen AJ Connelly and Marisa Schultz
https://nypost.com/2018/10/06/over-100-people-arrested-during-kavanaugh-protests-on-capitol-hill/

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Don’t reward Republicans for Brett Kavanaugh and the politics of personal annihilation.” and “Donald Trump is using the Brett Kavanaugh fight to stoke a #MeToo backlash and rev his base.” and “Show them they’re outnumbered. Punish them at the polls.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/10/07/brett-kavanaugh-help-supreme-court-shrink-womens-rights-column/1551654002/
— Melania Trump wears white pith helmet in Africa, Twitter slams the ‘colonizer’ look – Sara M Moniuszko
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2018/10/06/melania-trump-criticized-wearing-colonial-pith-helmet-africa/1547589002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who hate men use Kavanaugh to promote hatred of men.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/10/06/brett-kavanaugh-metoo-and-we-people-editorials-debates/1519171002/
— Bored in retirement? 4 ways to fill your days and make money at the same time – Maurie Backman (DIERSEN: If you are retired, what do you do with your time and your money? I send 10+ hours each and every day and thousands of dollars every year putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. Should I write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who demonize, denigrate, and condemn me for what I do with my time and with my money.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/retirement/2018/10/07/retirement-ways-beat-boredom-make-money/37969381/

 

BOSTON HERALD
— Feds, ICE sweeps keep our neighborhoods safe – Editorial
http://www.bostonherald.com/opinion/editorials/2018/10/editorial_feds_ice_sweeps_keep_our_neighborhoods_safe

 

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
— California’s John Cox: the politician who distrusts politicians – Joe Garofoli (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can/will defend/advance their platform. I should write a book about politicians in Illinois who got elected as Republicans, but then failed/refused to defend/advance the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/California-s-John-Cox-the-politician-who-13287320.php

 

TOPEKA CAPITOL JOURNAL
— Trump hails Supreme Court confirmation, denounces Democrats as ‘angry mob’ – Tim Carpenter
http://www.cjonline.com/news/20181006/trump-hails-supreme-court-confirmation-denounces-democrats-as-angry-mob

 

PBS
— What Kavanaugh’s confirmation means for the future of the Supreme Court
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-kavanaughs-confirmation-means-for-the-future-of-the-supreme-court

 

NEWSWEEK
— KAVANAUGH CONFIRMATION: DONALD TRUMP SAYS PEOPLE WHO MADE FALSE STATEMENTS ‘SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE’ – JASON MURDOCK
https://www.newsweek.com/kavanaugh-confirmation-donald-trump-says-people-who-made-false-statements-1156906

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Hundreds March on Capitol Hill Against Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Police arrest more than 150 demonstrators in the capital as protests also take place in several states – Andrew Duehren and Alex Leary
https://www.wsj.com/articles/protesters-march-on-capitol-hill-to-oppose-kavanaughs-confirmation-1538847251

 

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Kavanaugh’s comportment. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always tried to get me to raise my voice, to get angry, and to lose my temper. I should write a book about them.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnbaldoni/2018/10/06/what-justice-kavanaugh-teaches-us-about-comportment/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Partisans on both sides of the issue have made much of the hearings. Those for Kavanaugh’s nomination believe he was railroaded by the left and therefore is entitled to defend himself, even losing his temper. Those against Kavanaugh position him as an arrogant and entitled person of privilege who shows himself without the temperament to be a justice. Anyone wrongly accused has a right to defend himself – loudly and vociferously. But when that person periodically loses his cool and resorts to partisan conspiracy theories, then people become suspicious. In fact, more than 2400 law professors signed a letter attesting to Kavanaugh’s intemperance and unsuitability for the high court. Comportment is essential to leadership. Until recently, our society has always valued politicians who kept their cool, in fact, those who did not were often voted from office, or mocked.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say Kavanaugh is a Pyrrhic victory for Trump.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevedenning/2018/10/07/why-the-supreme-court-now-faces-a-generation-of-ethical-questions/

 

GUARDIAN
— Protesters interrupt Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation in the US Senate – Reuters
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2018/oct/07/protesters-interrupt-brett-kavanaughs-confirmation-in-the-us-senate-video

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Kavanaugh confirmation means Legal activists will likely change strategies – Lisa Keen
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Kavanaugh-confirmation-means-Legal-activists-will-likely-change-strategies/64317.html

October 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Senate votes 50-48 to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/senate-votes-50-48-to-confirm-brett-kavanaugh-to-supreme-court-/4425968/
— Protesters gather in Washington and other cities to oppose Kavanaugh vote – CNN (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who will the anti-Trumps punish the most for Kavanaugh’s confirmation? ANSWER: Trump supporters, and especially those who are Christian, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, those who attended private schools, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/protesters-gather-in-washington-and-other-cities-to-oppose-kavanaugh-vote/4427481/

 

NBC5
— Judge Brett Kavanaugh Narrowly Confirmed by Senate to Supreme Court Acrimonious to the end, the battle featured a climactic roll call that was interrupted several times by protesters in the Senate Gallery – Alan Fram and Lisa Mascaro
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Senate-Confirmation-Vote-Supreme-Court-Brett-Kavanaugh-495343921.html

 

CBS2
— Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed To The Supreme Court
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/06/brett-kavanaugh-confirmed-to-the-supreme-court/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court in spite of controversies – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/brett-kavanaugh-confirmed-to-us-supreme-court-in-spite-of-controversies

 

WGN TV
— Kavanaugh sworn in as 114th Supreme Court justice – AP
https://wgntv.com/2018/10/06/senate-set-to-vote-on-kavanaugh-confirmation-saturday/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court in Senate vote, 50-48 – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/senate-brett-kavanaugh-approval-vote-supreme-court-donald-trump-pick-sexual-assault/
— Trump cheers Kavanaugh confirmation aboard Air Force One – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-cheers-kavanaugh-confirmation-air-force-one/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump lashes out at Capitol Hill protesters – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–supreme-court-trump-20181005-story.html
— ‘A referendum about me’: Trump urges GOP turnout in midterms – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–trump-20181002-story.html
— Kavanaugh confirmed, quickly sworn in: Conservative majority cemented on Supreme Court – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-kavanaugh-confirmation-vote-20181006-story.html
— Naperville District 203 weighs whether to support arming teachers in Illinois schools – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-203-guns-in-schools-st-1007-story.html
— Silicon Valley congressman unveils an Internet Bill of Rights – Hamza Shaban
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-internet-bill-of-rights-20181005-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote Underwood.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-underwood-hultgren-voter-issues-20181001-story.html
— You know history will be unkind to Kavanaugh, right? – Eric Zorn (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint negatively about you? Mine paint negatively a) what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman and b) what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, IRS employee, Firestone Stores employee, Post Office employee, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-you-know-history-will-be-unkind-to-kavanaugh-right-20181005-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers oppose any kind of restriction on the use of pot.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–medical-marijuana-employment-20181002-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: Roskam for Congress in 6th District
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20181006/endorsement-roskam-for-congress-in-6th-district
— It’s done: Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181006/its-done-senate-confirms-brett-kavanaugh-to-the-us-supreme-court
— What’s in new proposed Internet Bill of Rights? – Hamza Shaban (DIERSEN: Right No. 9 is “not to be unfairly discriminated against or exploited based on your personal data.” What personal data about you do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes use against you? They use against me the fact that I am a Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, union member for almost 12 years, federal retiree, the adverse actions that my Democrat superiors in the federal government took against me including forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old, that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, etc.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20181006/whats-in-new-proposed-internet-bill-of-rights

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Taxes key part of campaign for governor – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20181006/taxes-key-part-of-campaign-for-governor
— Illinois appellate judge accuses Kavanaugh of ‘robeitis’ – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20181005/illinois-appellate-judge-accuses-kavanaugh-of-robeitis

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Tax issue hangs over Illinois governor race – Rich Miller
https://herald-review.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-tax-issue-hangs-over-illinois-governor-race/article_32eb759c-f804-57e1-b860-2eddb9525862.html
— State workers suffer with step-increase delays – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20181006/our-view-state-workers-suffer-with-step-increase-delays

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— It’s come to this in the governor’s race – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20181006/statehouse-insider-its-come-to-this-in-governors-race

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Pritzker still leads Rauner despite ‘toilet tax’ scheme – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20181006/pritzker-still-leads-rauner-despite-toilet-tax-scheme

 

PONTIAC DAILY LEADER
— Upcoming elections bring cyber security concerns – Paul Westermeyer
http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/news/20181006/upcoming-elections-bring-cyber-security-concerns

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Lawmakers Eye Audit of Lincoln Foundation – Greg Bishop
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=272588#.W7lBkmhKiM8

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER SAYS “JB” WILL STAND FOR “JAIL BIRD” PRITZKER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/rauner-says-jb-will-stand-for-jail-bird-pritzker-.html
— KAVANAUGH CONFIRMED BY U.S. SENATE, PULLING COURT TO THE RIGHT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/kavanaugh-confirmed-by-us-senate-pulling-court-to-the-right-.html
— THORNER: EXPERT SAYS CONSTITUTION AND SOVEREIGNTY UNDERMINED BY RIVER OF HATE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/our-sovereignty-and-the-constitution-are-being-assaulted-by-an-underground-river-of-hate.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Simon Poll: 34 percent would consider voting for a candidate accused of sexual harassment by multiple people (DIERSEN: What have your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes accused you of doing? Mine have accused me of causing all of their problems, all of your problems, all of my problems, and all of everyone’s problems. They have accused me of causing all the defeats that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000, and especially all of the defeats that Republicans on ballots in my precinct have suffered since 2000.
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/05/simon-poll-34-percent-would-consider-voting-for-a-candidate-accused-of-sexual-harassment-by-multiple-people/

 

ROLL CALL
— Mitch McConnell Sees Electoral Gains From Fight Over Brett Kavanaugh
https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/mitch-mcconnell-brett-kavanaugh-gains

 

THE HILL
— Senate installs Kavanaugh on Supreme Court – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/410225-senate-installs-kavanaugh-on-supreme-court
— McConnell: Kavanaugh win ‘a shot of adrenaline’ for GOP midterm chances – ALEXANDER BOLTON
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/410228-mcconnell-kavanaugh-win-a-shot-of-adrenaline-for-gop-midterm-chances
— The winners and losers of the Supreme Court fight – ALEXANDER BOLTON
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/410242-the-winners-and-losers-of-the-supreme-court-fight

 

POLITICO
— Kavanaugh wins confirmation to the Supreme Court The high court nominee is approved by the narrowest of margins. – JOHN BRESNAHAN and BURGESS EVERETT
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/10/06/kavanaugh-confirmation-vote-877357

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Senate Confirms Kavanaugh to Supreme Court, Ending a Clash With Lasting Fallout – Sheryl Gay Stolberg
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/us/politics/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court.html
— HOW TO WIN YOUR FIRST THREE MONTHS ON THE JOB – Kristin Wong (DIERSEN: I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old. I should write a book about my first 3 month on the job. My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, and coworkers did everything that could to destroy me. They stressed that GAO had forced me to take a $19,203 (26%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer. They stressed that my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. They stressed that my Democrat Post Office superiors had forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968. They demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being completely worthless a) the experience that I had gained working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $81,071-$91,880, b) what I had learned earning a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, c) what I had learned passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, d) what I had learned earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, e) etc. They stressed that I was a Republican, that I was conservative, that I was 100% German national origin, that my ancestors had been in America since 1844, that I had been baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, that I had avoided the draft, that I had owned a 1972 Corvette since 1971, and that my wife owned a home in Wheaton. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that if I had started with GAO instead of IRS in 1971, GAO would never have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that all executive branch employees are grossly inferior to all legislative branch employees. They used Money Magazine’s nasty February 1978 article on my wife and I to paint us as being undeservedly filthy rich DINKs (dual income, no kids).)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/09/30/us/first-day-at-new-job.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Senate confirms Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination – Seung Min Kim and John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/kavanaugh-vote-divided-senate-poised-to-confirm-trumps-nominee/2018/10/06/64bf69fa-c969-11e8-b2b5-79270f9cce17_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Senate Votes to Confirm Kavanaugh to Supreme Court President Trump’s pick could join the Court as early as Tuesday, cementing a 5-4 conservative majority – Kristina Peterson and Natalie Andrews
https://www.wsj.com/articles/senate-poised-to-confirm-kavanaugh-for-supreme-court-1538834976

 

SACRAMENTO BEE
— Cox leans on business success in bid for California governor – AP (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office, what would you lean on? I would lean on the experience that I gained working for the federal government, the professional certifications and license that I earned, and the degrees that I earned. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $96,403-$125,325. 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 $81,071-$91,880. I passed the CPA examination and the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt. I became a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant. I became a licensed CPA. I earned master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance.)
https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article219434825.html

October 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Jason Van Dyke Verdict: Chicago officer found guilty in Laquan McDonald shooting trial
https://abc7chicago.com/jason-van-dyke-trial-chicago-officer-found-guilty-of-2nd-degree-murder/4417237/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Temptation for pols to raise taxes only on ‘the rich’ will be hard to resist – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/pritzker-bruce-rauner-crains-endorsement-graduated-income-tax/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The damage will be lasting as a hyper-partisan joins the Supreme Court.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-the-damage-will-be-lasting-as-a-hyper-partisan-joins-the-supreme-court/
— J.B. and the Gov: The One Percent takes on The One Percent – Laura Washington
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/j-b-pritzker-bruce-rauner-illinois-governors-race-one-percent-billionaires/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “When in doubt, blame Hillary.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/brett-kavanaugh-whitewater-hillary-clinton-bill-supreme-court-ken-starr/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Brett Kavanaugh to be narrowly confirmed after Collins, Manchin announce their support – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-kavanaugh-vote-20181005-story.html
— Sen. Dick Durbin: Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation ‘would shake the confidence of millions of Americans’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-dick-durbin-brett-kavanaugh-20181005-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “As wave of women runs for office, Dems hoping for a boost from Lauren Underwood in Illinois’ 14th District.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-underwood-hultgren-voter-issues-20181001-story.html
— Trump lashes out at Capitol Hill protesters – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–supreme-court-trump-20181005-story.html
— Ex-Rep. Aaron Schock’s trial on federal corruption charges moved to June – Elvia Malagon
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-aaron-schock-court-hearing-20181003-story.html
— Kane GOP candidates for countywide offices a no-show at League forum; District 19 candidates disagree on traffic solutions, board decisions – Gloria Casas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-kane-candidate-forum-elgin-st-1007-story.html
— Citing his ‘temperament,’ American Bar Association will re-evaluate Brett Kavanaugh’s high rating – Alex Horton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-aba-re-evaluate-kavanaugh-rating-20181005-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Hultgren, Underwood debate economic issues at Daily Herald endorsement interview – Marie Wilson – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181005/hultgren-underwood-debate-economic-issues-at-daily-herald-endorsement-interview
— Does Affordable Health Care help or hurt? Republican Hultgren, Democrat Underwood disagree – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181005/does-affordable-health-care-help-or-hurt-republican-hultgren-democrat-underwood-disagree
— Naperville House candidate still on the ballot despite residency issue – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181005/naperville-house-candidate-still-on-the-ballot-despite-residency-issue
— President candidates debate ways to improve forest preserves – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181005/president-candidates-debate-ways-to-improve-forest-preserves
— Greg Hart: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20181004/greg-hart-candidate-profile

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Many UI law professors sign letter opposing Kavanaugh’s confirmation – Julie Wurth (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will it be impossible to get accepted into law schools unless you 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?)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-10-05/many-ui-law-professors-sign-letter-opposing-kavanaughs-confirmation.html

 

SOUTHERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s record could hurt Illinois Republicans this election, except downstate.”
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/simon-poll-trump-s-record-could-hurt-illinois-republicans-this/article_8df837ca-9d74-54cf-85eb-bbd0d7fcd8fe.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Protesters Make Final Push To Derail Kavanaugh’s Bid Before Confirmation Vote – COLIN DWYER
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/protesters-make-final-push-derail-kavanaughs-bid-confirmation-vote#stream/0

 

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— DuPage County Clerk and Sheriff Debates
https://www.nctv17.com/news/dupage-county-clerk-and-sheriff-debates/

 

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Kelly: Van Dyke verdict is tragic for Chicago, the police
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-issues-statement-on-officer-van-dyke-verdict

 

ILLINOIS WATCHDOG
— Illinois GOP looks to turn screws in Pritzker’s toilet ‘scheme to defraud’ – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.watchdog.org/illinois/illinois-gop-looks-to-turn-screws-in-pritzker-s-toilet/article_1812e50a-ddaa-5d9a-9d46-e74d39006003.html

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Rauner: Yes to medical marijuana, still no to recreational – Benjamin Yount
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/rauner-yes-to-medical-marijuana-still-no-to-recreational/article_419fffac-c82e-11e8-bf68-77c168e90f85.html
— Illinois GOP looks to turn screws in Pritzker’s toilet ‘scheme to defraud’ – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/illinois-gop-looks-to-turn-screws-in-pritzker-s-toilet/article_6761ce94-c817-11e8-b91a-432f7a2965a2.html
— Analyst: Political scandals, negative campaigns could turn voters off – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/analyst-political-scandals-negative-campaigns-could-turn-voters-off/article_04eab2cc-c807-11e8-8b30-cbb39a21346f.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Van Dyke found guilty
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/05/van-dyke-found-guilty/
— Griffin opens checkbook, but not yet as wide as before
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/05/griffin-opens-checkbook-but-not-yet-as-wide-as-before/
— “While we are loathe to kick an incumbent when he’s down, it’s hard to justify such a rating at this point”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/05/while-we-are-loathe-to-kick-an-incumbent-when-he%e2%80%99s-down-it%e2%80%99s-hard-to-justify-such-a-rating-at-this-point/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Planned Parenthood pulls its knives out, threatens pro-Kavanaugh senators – Philip Wegmann
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/planned-parenthood-pulls-its-knives-out-threatens-pro-kavanaugh-senators

 

GOPUSA
— Kavanaugh attacks backfire on Democrats, galvanize Republicans ahead of midterms
http://www.gopusa.com/kavanaugh-attacks-backfire-on-democrats-galvanize-republicans-ahead-of-midterms/

 

FOX NEWS
— Rhode Island gubernatorial, attorney general candidates arrested with 48 pounds of marijuana: police – Lucia I. Suarez Sang
https://www.foxnews.com/us/rhode-island-gubernatorial-attorney-general-candidates-arrested-with-48-pounds-of-marijuana-police

 

IMMIGRATION REFORM
— The Public Charge Rule is a Fundamentally American Concept – SPENCER RALEY
https://immigrationreform.com/2018/10/05/the-public-charge-rule-is-a-fundamentally-american-concept/

 

BREITBART
— Verizon’s Board Members Push Armies of H-1B Outsourcing Workers into Many U.S. Companies – Neil Munro
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/04/verizons-board-members-push-armies-of-h-1b-outsourcing-workers-into-many-u-s-companies/

 

THE HILL
— Senate set for rare all-night session ahead of Kavanaugh vote – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/410175-senate-heads-for-all-night-session-ahead-of-kavanaugh-vote
— Kavanaugh protesters bring beer, chant ‘chug’ outside McConnell’s home – ARIS FOLLEY
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/410089-kavanaugh-protesters-bring-beer-chant-chug-outside-mcconnells

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Claims, Without Evidence, That Kavanaugh Protesters Were Paid.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/05/us/politics/trump-kavanaugh-protesters-paid.html
— Kavanaugh’s 1983 Letter Offers Inside Look at High School Clique – Kate Kelly and David Enrich
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/02/us/brett-kavanaugh-georgetown-prep.html

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: ANTI-TRUMPS USE KAVANAUGH TO ENERGIZE TRUMP IMPEACHMENT PETITION AS IT NEARS 6 MILLION SIGNATURES.
https://www.newsweek.com/brett-kavanaugh-donald-trump-impeachment-petition-1153659
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: ANTI-TRUMPS SAY THAT TRUMP IS RUINING AMERICA’S REPUTATION.
https://www.newsweek.com/i-was-us-ambassador-six-different-countries-trump-ruining-americas-reputation-1152631

 

WEALTHY RETIREMENT
— Age Discrimination Is Alive and Well – Steve McDonald (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 70. All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted age discrimination a) to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://wealthyretirement.com/slap-in-the-face/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-age-discrimination/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Here’s one for all of us who have been forced out of a job or were forced into early retirement because of our ages. In 1974, my uncle Stephen was forced to retire at the age of 64. He was a 40-year veteran of a big-time hotel business, and his work was his life. But his employer had a rule that you had to leave at age 64. No discussion! Unfair? Yeah, just a little. It gets worse… Age discrimination has been illegal in this country since 1967. But you’d be hard-pressed to convince any boomers of that fact, especially if they, a friend or a relative lose their job after the age of 50. The fact is, age discrimination is alive and well in the U.S., and it is the only kind of discrimination that is accepted and ignored by everyone. Race and sex discrimination have been on the front burner since I was kid. Despite the fact that boomers are retiring in droves (10,000 per day) and many have to work to make it in retirement, holding or finding a job after the age of 50 is next to impossible. Off the top of my head, I can think of two friends who lost their jobs after age 50. One is an attorney. It took him almost two years to find another job. The other, a 35-year veteran of the mutual fund business, couldn’t find another position and had to retire early. Every thinking person knows it was their age that was the barrier. Now, because the Gen Xers are right behind us, the numbers are just getting too big to ignore any longer. But the cavalry may finally be on the horizon. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just closed an age discrimination case against a restaurant chain, which cost the chain $12 million. The acting chair of the EEOC, Victoria Lipnic, stated in a recent article that age is now an enforcement priority for her commission. This shift in enforcement is too late for the three out of five of us who have been the victims of age discrimination or have seen it in action, but it’s something of a moral victory. Years of research have shown that age is not a predictor of performance. In fact, it has been repeatedly demonstrated that the workplace wisdom older workers bring with them actually makes them more effective and efficient. Fifty years of ignoring this travesty appears to be coming to an end. This has to stop. Not just because it’s wrong, but also because too many boomers have to work well into their golden years and there aren’t enough Walmarts to employ all of us as greeters.)

October 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— JB Pritzker, Bruce Rauner face off in ABC7 Illinois governor debate – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pritzker-rauner-face-off-in-abc7-illinois-governor-debate/4404214/
— Cheerleader allegedly gave pot brownies to students for homecoming votes, police say – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/cheerleader-allegedly-gave-pot-brownies-to-students-for-homecoming-votes/4404174/

 

CBS2
— Rauner Seeks Delay On Plan To Pay Union Step Increases – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/03/rauner-seeks-delay-union-step-increases/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— AG Madigan opens criminal probe into Rauner administration over Quincy deaths – Mike Riopell, Rick Pearson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ag-lisa-madigan-criminal-probe-into-rauner-administration-quincy-deaths-veterans/
— Democrats throwing in cash to boost Casten, Underwood bids for Congress – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/democrats-tv-ads-casten-roskam-underwood-hultgren-congress-election-2018/
— The fight against Brett Kavanaugh puts #MeToo movement in jeopardy – S. E. Cupp
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/brett-kavanaugh-metoo-movement-supreme-court-nomination-se-cupp/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— AG Lisa Madigan investigating Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration’s response to deaths at veterans home
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-quincy-probe-20181003-story.html
— Senate GOP busts caps: Senate Republican leader Bill Brady of Bloomington gave a $100,001 loan to his campaign committee, opening the door to receiving unlimited-size contributions. Brady could transfer that money to Republican senators and candidates. His fund began July with $781,000 in cash on hand and raised another $354,500 in donations of more than $1,000 through the end of September. Brady also chairs the Republican State Senate Campaign Committee fund. Neither of the two funds has received money from Rauner, who has given to House Republican campaign efforts. – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-morning-spin-illinois-governors-debate-rauner-pritzker-preview-20181002-story.html
— Sorry, CPS, you can’t blame Trump for your sex abuse penalty – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-betrayed-education-department-funds-20181001-story.html
— 46 million people voted in primaries this year. That’s not enough. – John Fortier
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-voting-turnout-primaries-democracy-1004-20181003-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker on hot seat over tax refund, while Rauner challenged on pollution – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181003/pritzker-on-hot-seat-over-tax-refund-while-rauner-challenged-on-pollution
— White House midterm message: Embrace Trump or start packing
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181003/news/310039888/

 

WTTW
— Rauner, Pritzker Square Off in Second Illinois Governor Debate – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2018/10/03/rauner-pritzker-square-second-illinois-governor-debate

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Rep. Rodney Davis, Illinois congressmen ask for feds to investigate Pritzker – RYAN VOYLES
https://herald-review.com/news/local/rep-rodney-davis-illinois-congressmen-ask-for-feds-to-investigate/article_9b5a9db7-b4c2-5b75-9d5e-00f995ec5b18.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Mendoza in support of back pay, urges Rauner to stop violating court order
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/comptroller-mendoza-reaffirms-support-for-back-pay-for-state-workers

 

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “President Trump’s record could hurt Illinois GOP candidates.”
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/39225684/new-poll-president-trumps-record-could-hurt-illinois-gop-candidates

 

WAND TV
— Mendoza demands Rauner to stop violating court order
http://www.wandtv.com/story/39225017/mendoza-demands-rauner-to-stop-violating-court-order

 

RUSS STEWART
— PRIZKER VS. MADIGAN IS THE REAL ELECTION CONTEST — BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY UNDERWAY
http://www.russstewart.com/articles/2018/10-03-2018.html

 

CITIZEN KELLY
— EPIC: SEN. DICK DURBIN SLAMMED AT PRESSER BY CONSERVATIVE REPORTER
http://www.citizenkelly.com/epic-sen-dick-durbin-slammed-at-chicago-presser-by-conservative-reporter/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— A VOTE AGAINST KAVANAUGH IS A VOTE FOR AMBUSH TACTICS AND AGAINST DUE PROCESS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/a-vote-against-kavanaugh-is-a-vote-for-ambush-tactics-and-against-due-process.html
— PRITZKER LEADS BY 22 POINTS OVER RAUNER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/pritzker-leads-by-22-points-over-rauner.html
— HOUSE GOP LEADER JIM DURKIN INTRODUCES BILL TO STOP PRITZKER-ESQUE VACANCY FRAUD
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/house-republican-leader-jim-durkin-introduces-legislation-to-stop-vacancy-fraud-.html
— MARXISTS ARE WINNING VIA AMERICA’S EDUCATION SYSTEM, U OF W PROFESSOR SAYS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/marxist-are-winning-via-americas-education-system-u-of-w-professor-says.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump, tax bill dragging down suburban Republicans.”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/03/simon-poll-trump-tax-bill-dragging-down-suburban-republicans/
— New Pritzker ad quotes Rauner: “Throw me out of office in four years if I don’t deliver results” (DIERSEN: What results have you delivered? While I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, the organization always had a) breakfast meetings the third Saturday of every month except August and December, b) a picnic every August, and c) a Christmas party every December.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/03/new-pritzker-ad-quotes-rauner-throw-me-out-of-office-in-four-years-if-i-don%E2%80%99t-deliver-results/
— AG Madigan opens criminal probe into Rauner administration handling of Quincy crisis
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/03/ag-madigan-opens-criminal-probe-of-rauner-administration-handling-of-quincy-crisis/

 

BREITBART
— Barbra Streisand Uncovers Bombshell: ‘Donald Trump Has Never Owned a Dog’ – Justin Caruso
https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2018/10/03/barbra-streisand-uncovers-bombshell-donald-trump-has-never-owned-a-dog/

 

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Democrats Promise to Deliver Revenge for the Psychologically Disturbed
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2018/10/03/democrats-promise-to-deliver-revenge-for-the-psychologically-disturbed/

 

FOX NEWS
— Illinois congressmen want Pritzker under federal investigation over ‘improper’ tax breaks he received – Kaitlyn Schallhorn
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-congressmen-pritzker-federal-investigation-improper-tax-breaks

 

GOPUSA
– CNN, Jeff Flake Blast Trump for Questioning Ford Testimony at Rally
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=56025
— Protesters assault congressman at his Capitol Hill office
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=55982

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— How you feel about GOP loyalty to Trump probably depends on your age – Kristen Soltis Anderson
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/how-you-feel-about-gop-loyalty-to-trump-probably-depends-on-your-age

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Gingrich: GOP Needs a 2018 Contract With America – Adele Malpass (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want that contract to dump the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and many other planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2018/10/03/gingrich_gop_needs_a_2018_contract_with_america_138244.html

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s shot at Ford seems to backfire.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/409801-the-memo-trumps-shot-at-ford-seen-to-backfire
— Kavanaugh, Ford hit with attacks over credibility – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/409695-kavanaugh-ford-hit-with-attacks-over-credibility

 

CNN
— Kavanaugh’s college roommate: He was lying (DIERSEN: If your critics/opponents asked them, what would your college roommates say about you?)
https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/10/03/james-roche-anderson-cooper-kavanaugh-lied-ac360-sot-vpx.cnn

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “We’re getting ready to poll voters in Illinois’s 14th Congressional District” and ask “Can a young Democratic challenger win on health care?”
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/upshot/elections-poll-il14-1.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The Senate Should Not Confirm Kavanaugh. Signed, 650+ Law Professors (and Counting)”
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/03/opinion/kavanaugh-law-professors-letter.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Senate Democrats suggest past FBI background checks on Kavanaugh include evidence of inappropriate behavior – Seung Min Kim and
John Wagner (DIERSEN: Have you passed a background check? I did in 1966, 1971, and 1980.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/flake-says-trumps-mocking-of-ford-at-political-rally-was-kind-of-appalling/2018/10/03/286c3dba-c6f4-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps paint all men as being rapists who should be gotten rid of.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dear-christine-blasey-ford-i-too-was-sexually-assaulted–and-its-seared-into-my-memory-forever/2018/10/03/2449ed3c-c68a-11e8-9b1c-a90f1daae309_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow about their success in getting “religious leaders” to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/whitehouse/the-latest-church-council-calls-for-kavanaugh-withdrawal/2018/10/03/081ca3b6-c76b-11e8-9c0f-2ffaf6d422aa_story.html

 

FORBES
— Starting A New Job? Here’s How To Get Along With Your Team – Shelcy V. Joseph (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that 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 have a hard time getting along with me. Individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee 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 have a hard time getting along with me.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelcyvjoseph/2018/09/30/starting-a-new-job-heres-how-to-get-along-with-your-team/#7056d3b913c4

 

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “opposition to Kavanaugh increases among voters.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/03/kavanaugh-opposition-bloomberg-orourke-politics-minute

October 3 Morning Edition

CHICAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL
— OPPOSITION RESEARCH: DuPage County Chairman Candidate, Lynn LaPlante, To Host Free October 6th Inaugural “Get out the Vote Concert” at DuPage County Fairgrounds to Increase Voter Turnout and Introduce Voters to Candidates
https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/businesswire/press_releases/Illinois/2018/09/21/20180921005553
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180921005553/en/
(FROM THE PROMOTION: Statewide Candidates Including JB Pritzker and Kwame Raoul and Democratic Candidates in DuPage County to Attend News Highlights Entertainment by Award Winning Musicians, Orbert Davis of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Jazz Vocalist of the Year Tammy McCann, and Ralph Covert of The Bad Examples and Ralph’s World. Several delicious food trucks by Chicagoland’s best including Mario Cart’s Race to the Taste. The Beer Cellar from Glen Ellyn will be on hand to sell fresh, local craft beer from Illinois. Family-friendly activities which include a mock voting event for children, with voting booths, ballots and stickers; seasonal activities for children, including: face painting, pumpkin painting and balloon artists and photo booth. Help Lynn Win, the organization supporting DuPage County Board Chairman Candidate, Lynn LaPlante, is hosting a free “Get Out The Vote Concert” on Saturday, October 6 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds at 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL from 3PM to 7PM. For the very first time, constituents in DuPage County will have a chance to hear from the largest gathering of Democratic candidates in the state. Ms. LaPlante commented, “This is a watershed event in an historically red DuPage County. We have never had a full Democratic ballot for voters to choose from before. Currently, there is one Democrat out of nineteen County Board Members. A Democrat or a woman has never held the office of Chairman in the history of DuPage County—179 years! It is time to change that. For the first time in its history, voters will be able to hear from and meet a full ballot of inspiring Democratic candidates, from the judges at bottom of the ballot to gubernatorial candidates at the top. Many of the candidates attending the event, including JB Pritzker, are first time candidates like me, following President Obama’s wise words that ‘change only happens when ordinary people get involved.”)

 

WLS AM
— Rauner and Pritzter set to debate tonight on ABC7 – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/10/03/rauner-and-pritzter-set-to-debate-tonight-on-abc7/

 

WGN TV
— Pritzker, Rauner to face off in Illinois governor debate
https://wgntv.com/2018/10/03/pritzker-rauner-to-face-off-in-illinois-governor-debate/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Failure and fraud likely themes when Rauner, Pritzker meet for second debate – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/failure-fraud-rauner-pritzker-second-debate-abc7-league-women-voters-univision/
— Ex-Rep. Aaron Schock’s federal criminal case to be heard by Chicago judge – Lynn Sweet and Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/aaron-schock-congress-federal-criminal-case-northern-district-illinois-judge-colin-bruce-peoria/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: With Illinois medical pot market poised to expand, high-profile national chain is buying Oak Park dispensary – Robert McCoppin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-medmen-buys-medical-marijuana-dispensary-in-illinois-20181002-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans want to get rid of the Pledge of Allegiance.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-pledge-folo-st-1003-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— The case for township road districts’ demise – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20181003/editorial-the-case-for-township-road-districts-demise

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker’s toilet scandal: Who leaked the report—and how bad is the damage? The Democratic gubernatorial candidate is likely to survive a watchdog report that he gained from “a scheme to defraud” taxpayers. But the impact could last. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzkers-toilet-scandal-who-leaked-report-and-how-bad-damage
— These are the richest people in our area, says Forbes Of the 14 wealthiest area residents who made the list last year, 13 returned this year. – LISA BERTAGNOLI (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned my parents and my wife and I the most as being undeservedly filthy rich. They started all that in 1966 when I was 17 years old and bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/these-are-richest-people-our-area-says-forbes

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Former SJ-R cartoonist’s take on Kavanaugh sparks firestorm – Dean Olsen
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20181002/former-sj-r-cartoonists-take-on-kavanaugh-sparks-firestorm
— McCann goes on TV, but also targeted by $1.5 million campaign – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20181002/mccann-goes-on-tv-but-also-targeted-by-15-million-campaign
— Watch the candidates: Pritzker vs. Rauner vs. Jackson vs. McCann, Illinois governor
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20181002/watch-candidates-pritzker-vs-rauner-vs-jackson-vs-mccann-illinois-governor
— Rauner administration asks for more time on step pay – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: I got many step increases and COLAs while I worked for Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997. In addition, I got promotions in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1986. In my defense, 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.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20181002/rauner-administration-asks-for-more-time-on-step-pay

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— For governor: Bruce Rauner – Editorial Board
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018-10-03/editorial-governor-bruce-rauner.html
— Caught with hands in toilet, Pritzker repays ill-gotten gains – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-10-03/jim-dey-caught-with-hands-toilet-pritzker-repays-ill-gotten-gains.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that 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 make progress in getting rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-10-02/ammons-details-panels-report-creating-culture-safe-women-campaigns.html
— The News-Gazette Endorses Erika Harold For Illinois Attorney General
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018-10-02/editorial-backing-susana-mendoza-erika-harold-november.html

 

NEWS PRESS NOW
— 15th District race preview: After running unopposed in 2016, Shimkus faces challenger – GABRIEL NEELY-STREIT (DIERSEN: Who works the hardest to get someone to run against you, that is, who works the hardest to get rid of you? Those who work the hardest against me a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee 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. I should write a book about them.)
http://www.newspressnow.com/news/national/th-district-race-preview-after-running-unopposed-in-shimkus-faces/article_bf9e1f34-0222-5655-8a4a-a3d568ee70af.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Enthusiasm Among Illinois Democrats More Than Double What It Was In 2014: Poll – BRIAN MACKEY (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to be a Democrat is to be 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.)
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/enthusiasm-among-illinois-democrats-more-double-what-it-was-2014-poll#stream/0
— Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham Lashes Out At Democrats Over Kavanaugh – TIM MAK
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/republican-sen-lindsey-graham-lashes-out-democrats-over-kavanaugh#stream/0

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Madigan backs Glen Ellyn’s Terra Costa Howard with $173,000
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511586570-report-madigan-backs-glen-ellyn-s-terra-costa-howard-with-173-000

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Real estate experts say Prizker’s toilet troubles could be criminal – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/real-estate-experts-say-prizker-s-toilet-troubles-could-be/article_6c611fc2-c68b-11e8-8219-b3f679853cac.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Beyond the Kavanaugh Event: America’s Fading Traditions – Dr. Daniel Boland
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/beyond-the-kavanaugh-event-americas-fading-traditions/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Republican delegation asks US Attorney to probe Pritzker
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/03/republican-delegation-asks-us-attorney-to-probe-pritzker/
— WBEZ: “Rauner’s Office Contributed To Delay In Quincy Legionnaires’ Notice”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/03/wbez-rauner%e2%80%99s-office-contributed-to-delay-in-quincy-legionnaires-notice/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Ugly war of words in Senate as nation splits over Kavanaugh – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/ugly-war-of-words-in-senate-as-nation-splits-over-kavanaugh

 

FEDERALIST
— The Kavanaugh Circus Shows The Supreme Court’s Political Power Is Out of Control For the sake of our political system, we must re-embrace the balance of power the Constitution originally envisioned. – Travis Weber
http://thefederalist.com/2018/10/03/the-kavanaugh-circus-shows-the-supreme-court-is-way-too-political/

 

TOWNHALL
— Of Course, The Two Women Who Yelled At Spineless Jeff Flake Never Had Their Political Ties Exposed – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/10/02/of-course-the-two-women-who-yelled-at-jeff-flake-never-had-political-ties-exposed-n2524625

 

DAILY CALLER
— THREE WITNESSES INTERVIEWED BY FBI IN KAVANAUGH PROBE DON’T REMEMBER THE PARTY IN FORD’S TESTIMONY – Evie Fordham
http://dailycaller.com/2018/10/02/kavanaugh-fbi-investigation-witnesses/
— THE NUMBERS ON KAVANAUGH ARE IN AND THEY’RE A DISASTER FOR DEMOCRATS – Grace Carr
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/02/kavanaugh-numbers-confirmation-democrats/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Female Reporters #LiterallyShaking after Trump Treats Them Exactly Like Male Reporters – MEGAN FOX
https://pjmedia.com/trending/female-reporters-literallyshaking-after-trump-treats-them-exactly-like-male-reporters/

 

FOX NEWS
— Christine Blasey Ford ex-boyfriend says she helped friend prep for potential polygraph; Grassley sounds alarm – Gregg Re
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/christine-blasey-ford-ex-boyfriend-says-she-helped-friend-prep-for-potential-polygraph-grassley-sounds-alarm
— 10 things Democrats will take away from us if they win control of the House and Senate – Charlie Kirk
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/10-things-democrats-will-take-away-from-us-if-they-win-control-of-the-house-and-senate

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Kavanaugh backlash builds, as Dems face voter troubles – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/3/brett-kavanaugh-backlash-builds-democrats-face-vot/
— Fraud soars as more men sneak children into U.S. to exploit ‘family loophole’ – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/2/illegal-immigrant-men-sneak-children-us-exploit-fa/

 

HOT AIR
— The Democrats’ Latest Bill To Shield Illegal Aliens – JAZZ SHAW
https://hotair.com/archives/2018/10/02/democrats-latest-bill-shield-illegal-aliens/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Democrats fail to grasp the irony of their attacks on Kavanaugh’s credibility – Jack Hellner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/10/dems_fail_to_grasp_the_irony_of_their_attacks_on_kavanaughs_credibility.html

 

BREITBART
— Michael Steele: Kavanaugh’s ‘Aberrant’ Behavior at Hearing a ‘Cultural Moment’ GOP Is ‘Ignoring’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/10/02/michael-steele-kavanaughs-aberrant-behavior-at-hearing-a-cultural-moment-gop-is-ignoring/
— Democrats Fight Trump to Preserve Cartels’ Migrant-Smuggling Business – Neil Munro
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/02/democrats-fight-trump-to-preserve-uac-migrant-loophole/

 

TPM
— Kavanaugh’s ‘Revenge’ Theory Draws Attention To His Past With Clintons – Lisa Mascaro (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Of course, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the “real” and the “only” reason why I wanted GAO to assign me to audits of IRS was that I wanted to take revenge on IRS. They stressed that IRS did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974.)
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/kavanaugh-past-with-clintons

 

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— The Weekly Watchman: The Kavanaugh vote is now a proxy for defending due process – Drew White
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/the-weekly-watchman-the-kavanaugh-vote-is-now-a-proxy-for-defending-due-process/

 

CONSERVATIVE DAILY REVIEW
— Christine Ford and the Party Of Smears, Attack, Besmirch And Slander – Jim Clayton
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2018/10/christine-ford-and-the-party-of-smears-attack-besmirch-and-slander/

 

THE HILL
— Trump blasts NYT tax story a ‘hit piece’ – JORDAN FABIAN (DIERSEN: Have you ever been the subject of a hit piece? My wife and I were. Money Magazine published a hit piece on my wife and I in its February 1978 edition. For sure, Money Magazine would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran, and provably not either if I was not 100% German national origin and baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran. Money Magazine despises, if not hates those who share my demographics.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/409623-trump-blasts-nyt-tax-story-a-hit-piece
— 2020 primaries loom over GOP senators on Kavanaugh – ALEXANDER BOLTON (DIERSEN: Who will run in the 2020 U.S. Senate Republican primary?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/409591-2020-primaries-loom-over-gop-senators-on-kavanaugh

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally a) illegally encourage people to illegally come to America illegally, b) illegally encourage people to illegally stay in America illegally, and c) illegally encourage people to illegally bring others to America illegally.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-illegal-language-immigrant_us_5bb2bd41e4b00fe9f4f9b033
— The Enduring, Messy Power Of Rage-Filled Women We have been here before, and we will likely be here again. The real test is whether our collective anger can sustain. – Emma Gray (DIERSEN: Who takes the lead in getting rid of men in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America?)
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/angry-women-good-and-mad-rebecca-traister-rage-becomes-her-soraya-chemaly_us_5bb27285e4b027da00d65113

 

NBC NEWS
— McConnell denounces Kavanaugh ‘feeding frenzy,’ doubles down on vote this week Senate Republicans have given the FBI until Friday to complete the new investigation of the Supreme Court nominee. – Rebecca Shabad
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/mcconnell-denounces-kavanaugh-feeding-frenzy-doubles-down-vote-week-n916206

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Taunts Christine Blasey Ford at Rally – Maggie Haberman and Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/02/us/politics/trump-me-too.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches From His Father.” My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates painted my education deductions as being fraudulent.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/02/us/politics/donald-trump-tax-schemes-fred-trump.html
— Missing in the G.O.P.: Black and Hispanic Nominees for Governor – Astead W. Herndon (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at Blacks, at Hispanics, 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.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/03/us/politics/republican-governors-midterms.html
— The American Civil War The nation is deeply divided, with each side seeing the other as “the enemy.” – Thomas L. Friedman
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/02/opinion/the-american-civil-war-part-ii.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump and the Self-Made Sham Now let’s see your tax returns, Mr. President.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/02/opinion/donald-trump-tax-fraud-fred.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— FBI navigates political minefield and deadline in Kavanaugh inquiry – Devlin Barrett, Devlin Barrett, Matt Zapotosky, Carol D. Leonnig and Tom Hamburger
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/fbi-navigates-political-minefield-and-deadline-in-kavanaugh-inquiry/2018/10/02/315aa59c-c67c-11e8-9b1c-a90f1daae309_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Brett Kavanaugh’s Righteous Anger His foes seem to think a good judge would respond like a robot to scurrilous personal attacks. – Orrin Hatch (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that disqualifies you? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress the success that they have had in getting me to raise my voice. I should write a book about all the times that they have succeeded in getting me to raise my voice. When they speak at me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are unpleasant, rude, nasty, disrespectful, dismissive, discrediting, arrogant, pushy, belittling, condescending, insulting, accusatory, bombastic, obnoxious, outrageous, vicious, threatening, and even worse things. They talk and/or act like they have the power to destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government that they want to. They blame me for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems. I should write a book about them.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/brett-kavanaughs-righteous-anger-1538519713

 

USA TODAY
— Primary lessons: Two parties in flux, both defined by President Donald Trump – Susan Page
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/10/02/donald-trump-defines-republicans-democrats-midterms-election-day-approach/1491435002/
— Even if Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court, fight over sex assault allegations unlikely to end – Gregory Korte
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/10/02/supreme-court-confirmation-brett-kavanaugh-christine-blasey-ford-democrats-impeachment/1457450002/

 

DETROIT NEWS
— Kavanaugh’s ‘revenge’ theory spotlights Clintons – AP (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Of course, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the “real” and the “only” reason why I wanted GAO to assign me to audits of IRS was that I wanted to take revenge on IRS. They stressed that IRS did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974.)
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/10/03/kavanaugh-spotlights-past-clintons/38028099/

 

KANSAS CITY STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Women are flocking to Democrats” and ask “Will local GOP candidates regret embracing Trump?”
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/dave-helling/article219357830.html

 

KCBS RADIO
— Age Discrimination Is Becoming A Trend (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes promote age discrimination a) to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://kcbsradio.radio.com/media/audio-channel/age-discrimination-becoming-trend

 

DUKE CHRONICLE
— Duke trustee (Pritzker) to repay $330,000 in taxes after removing toilets from home for tax break – Nathan Luzum
https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2018/10/billionaire-duke-trustee-removed-toilets-from-mansion-for-tax-break-duke-university

 

U.S. NEW & WORLD REPORT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Rauners say “Rauner Seeks Plant Shutdown After Downplaying Cancer Risks.”
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2018-10-02/rauner-seeks-plant-shutdown-after-downplaying-cancer-risks

 

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP TELLS SUPPORTERS DEMOCRATS HAVE GONE ‘LOCO’ AND WILL DO ANYTHING FOR POWER – HARRIET SINCLAIR
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-tells-supporters-democrats-have-gone-loco-and-will-do-anything-power-1148543

 

FORTUNE
— Trump Mocked Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford. Key Undecided Senators Are Not Happy
http://fortune.com/2018/10/03/flake-collins-criticize-trump-comments/

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Kavanaugh’s Partisan Rage Was Disqualifying – Even If He’s Innocent.” What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that disqualifies you? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress the success that they have had in getting me to raise my voice. I should write a book about all the times that they have succeeded in getting me to raise my voice. When they speak at me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are unpleasant, rude, nasty, disrespectful, dismissive, discrediting, arrogant, pushy, belittling, condescending, insulting, accusatory, bombastic, obnoxious, outrageous, vicious, threatening, and even worse things. They talk and/or act like they have the power to destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government that they want to. They blame me for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems. I should write a book about them.
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/10/brett-kavanaugh-hearing-partisan-rage-ford-was-disqualifying-fbi-jeff-flake-senate.html

 

ATLANTIC
— National Reporters Are Transfixed by the Kavanaugh Story. How About Their Readers? Viewership for the major news networks was high, but TV only tells half the story. – SHAN WANG
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/10/how-many-people-are-truly-following-kavanaugh-news/571897/

 

THE WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump calls Kavanaugh a “beer-drinking bro and a coastal elite.” To demonize, denigrate, and condemn you, what do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes call you? To demonize, denigrate, and condemn me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes call me a Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (I am 70), rich, gun owner, 100% German American, someone whose ancestors have been in America for a long time (since 1844), union member for almost 12 years, federal employee for almost 30 years, federal retiree for more than 21 years, childless, pet-less, American nameplate car owner, and even worse things.
http://theweek.com/articles/799269/brett-kavanaugh-beerdrinking-bro-coastal-elite

 

LAWYERS
— THE GRAY AREA OF WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION – Sidney L. Gold (DIERSEN: The federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/discrimination/the-gray-area-of-workplace-discrimination-50733/

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Employee Engagement and Professional Development Top Management Agenda Progress Report – Erich Wagner (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were engaged in a) hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) making way for them by getting rid of federal employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40. My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the undergraduate and graduate courses that I took a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and d) were a distraction.)
https://www.govexec.com/management/2018/10/employee-engagement-professional-development-top-management-agenda-progress-report/151737/

 

MOSCOW TIMES
— Russian Senate Passes Contentious Pension Age Hike Bill The senators also unanimously passed a bill criminalizing age discrimination in firing and hiring workers who are five years away from retirement. (DIERSEN: In 1988, when I was 40 years old, I was five years away from being eligible to retire. All my critics/opponents, all their operatives and all their dupes promote age discrimination a) to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://themoscowtimes.com/news/russian-senate-passes-contentious-pension-age-hike-bill-63069

October 2 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Pritzker to Return $330K in Property Taxes After Inspector General Report Made Public The report said the Democratic candidate for governor earned property tax breaks in part by removing five toilets in the mansion next to his personal residence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/jb-pritzker-property-taxes-gold-coast-mansion-494948851.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pritzker to repay $331,000 in toilet ‘scheme’ – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/report-pritzker-to-repay-331-000-in-toilet-scheme-

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democratic newcomers challenge Republicans in DuPage County Board District 1 election – Chuck Fieldman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/news/ct-dob-dupage-board-district-one-tl-1004-story.html
— Amazon raising minimum wage to $15 an hour for U.S. workers – AP (DIERSEN: When did you start earning $15 an hour in today’s dollars? I started earning $15.85 an hour (GS-4 Step 1) in today’s dollars in 1966 when I was 18 years old. The requirements for that job included having a high school diploma, passing an employment examination, passing a background investigation, passing a physical examination, having a driver’s license, having a good driving record, passing a truck driving examination, having a car to use to deliver mail from, agreeing to be an “on call” employee, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-amazon-raising-minimum-wage-20181002-story.html
— Following watchdog’s report, J.B. Pritzker will repay $330K in Cook County property taxes – Rick Pearson and Mike Riopell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-jb-pritzker-toilet-home-will-repay-tax-refunds-20181002-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trmps say “Kavanaugh’s temperament, credibility emerge as flashpoints in Supreme Court fight.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-brett-kavanaugh-fbi-investigation-senate-20181002-story.html
— Pritzker and those toilets: A ‘scheme to defraud’ – Editorial (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my partial day per diem claims and my education deductions were fraudulent.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-toilet-fraud-blanchard-20181002-story.html
— Pritzker’s toilet scandal stinks, but it probably won’t matter – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-pritzker-toilets-kavanaugh-1003-20181002-story.html
— In about-face, Gov. Bruce Rauner calls for Sterigenics shutdown after weeks of downplaying cancer risks – Michael Hawthorne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-bruce-rauner-sterigenics-shutdown-20181002-story.html
— If Pritzker won’t share his tax plan, we Democrats shouldn’t support him – James K. Genden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-jb-pritzker-tax-plan-democrats-madigan-transparency-1003-20181002-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Simon poll: Pritzker leads Rauner by 22 points – Tina Sfondeles (DIERSEN: What percent of those who vote for Pritzker 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?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/simon-poll-pritzer-leads-rauner-22-points-2018-illinois-governor-election/
— J.B. Pritzker moves to mop up toilet mess — vows to pay back $330,000 tax break – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/pritzker-refund-330000-toilet-tax-break/
— AARP poll: Illinois voters fuming about state’s financial crunch – Adam Thorp
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/aarp-poll-illinois-voters-election-governor-2018-rauner-pritzker/
— Trump got $413M from his dad, much from tax dodges: NYT – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/donald-trump-413m-dad-tax-dodges-new-york-times/
— 14th Congressional District Republican nominee: Randall M. “Randy” Hultgren
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/randy-hultgren-14th-congressional-district-republican-candidate-2018-general-election/
— Remove your toilets if you want property tax relief – Phil Kadner (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my partial day per diem claims and my education deductions were fraudulent.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/pritzker-toilet-seats-property-taxes-illinois-governors-race-bruce-rauner/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage looking to further regulate adult businesses – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181002/dupage-looking-to-further-regulate-adult-businesses
— Trump says it’s a ‘very scary time’ for young men who can be falsely accused of bad behavior – John Wagner
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181002/trump-says-its-a-very-scary-time-for-young-men-who-can-be-falsely-accused-of-bad-behavior

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Poll has Pritzker way ahead, but race for Illinois attorney general close The Paul Simon Institute says that Pritzker is up 22 points on Rauner, but when it comes to Kwame Raoul and Erika Harold, lots of Illinoisans are undecided. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/poll-has-pritzker-way-ahead-race-illinois-attorney-general-close

 

WBEZ
— ‘School Choice’ Divides Gubernatorial Candidates In WBEZ/Chalkbeat Election Special – Linda Lutton (DIERSEN: I am all for school choice, but parents and their children should be advised that parents who send their children to private schools and the children who they send to private schools will be forever demonized, denigrated, and condemned by Democrats. Democrats have always demonized, denigrated, and condemned a) my parents for sending me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod and b) me for being a product of those schools.)
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/school-choice-divides-gubernatorial-candidates-in-wbezchalkbeat-election-special/c04c658d-6890-4559-b64d-49711f398235

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rockford man charged with defacing Republican headquarters a self-described ‘artist’ – Georgette Braun
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20181002/rockford-man-charged-with-defacing-republican-headquarters-self-described-artist

 

STATE LINE
— Full interview with Timothy Damm, suspected of vandalizing the Winnebago County Republican HQ
https://www.mystateline.com/video/full-interview-with-timothy-damm-suspected-of-vandalizing-the-winnebago-county-republican-hq_20181002162347/1492657121

 

MADISON RECORD
— IDOT worker fired for attempting to hire fellow Democrat – a county board member – sues Rauner admin (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote a) patronage, b) political affiliation discrimination, c) reverse discrimination, d) age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://madisonrecord.com/stories/511586385-idot-worker-fired-for-attempting-to-hire-fellow-democrat-a-county-board-member-sues-rauner-admin
— St. Clair, Madison and Monroe county Democrat committees getting fuel from Pritzker tank – Ann Maher (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
https://madisonrecord.com/stories/511586564-st-clair-madison-and-monroe-county-democrat-committees-getting-fuel-from-pritzker-tank

 

WQAD
— Why you are seeing so many negative political ads right now in Illinois – ELIZABETH WADAS
https://wqad.com/2018/10/02/why-you-are-seeing-so-many-negative-political-ads-right-now-in-illinois/

 

WREX
— Local leaders sound off on vandalism at GOP offices in Rockford
https://wrex.com/category/2018/09/30/local-leaders-sound-off-on-vandalism-at-gop-offices-in-rockford/

 

WILLIAM J KELLY
— PBS: Kelly calls on Rahm to resign over CPS sex scandal
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/pbs-kelly-calls-on-rahm-to-resign-over-cps-sex-scandal

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Regional Superintendent of Schools Leslie Schermerhorn Protests Jack Franks’ Flying Off the Handle to & Threatening Safe School Principal
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/02/leslie-schermerhorn-protests-jack-franks-flying-off-the-handle-to-threatening-safe-school-principal/
— Is McHenry County Board Courting a Class Action Suit on Flat Rate $100 per Household Valley Hi Rebate?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/02/is-mchenry-county-board-courting-a-class-action-suit-on-100-per-household-valley-hi-rebate/
— County Clerk Employees’ AFSCME Union Contract Up for McHenry County Board Consideration on October 16th
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/02/county-clerk-employees-afscme-union-contract-up-for-mchenry-county-board-consideration-on-october-16th/
— State Senator Don DeWitte Holding Fundraiser in Huntley
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/02/don-dewitte-holding-fundraiser-in-huntley/
— Citizens Advocacy Center Offers Advice to Potential Non-Partisan Candidates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/01/citrizens-advocacy-center-offers-advice-to-potential-non-partisan-candidates/
— Craig Wilcox Sworn Into State Senate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/01/craig-wilcox-sworn-into-state-senate/
— Citizens Advocacy Center Offers Advice to Potential Non-Partisan Candidates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/01/citrizens-advocacy-center-offers-advice-to-potential-non-partisan-candidates/
— Farms, Business Cut Out of Jack Franks’ Valley Hi Property Tax Rebate Program
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/01/farms-business-cut-out-of-jack-franks-property-tax-rebate-program/
— Gubernatorial Campaign Spending Up to $20 a Person
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/30/gubernatorial-campaign-spending-up-to-20-a-person/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— “An Addiction Problem in the Making”
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/podcast/an-addiction-problem-in-the-making-illinois-family-spotlight-114/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In the Spotlight this week is Anita Bedell, who is the executive director of the Springfield based Illinois Church Action on Alcohol & Addiction Problems, which is also known as ILCAAAP. ILCAAAP’s mission is to open doors to freedom from addictive behavior for individuals and families in Illinois through public information, education, and legislation. They discuss the push in the Illinois capitol to open a new casino downtown Chicago and mini-casino’s at racetracks statewide; internet gambling and sports betting, including fantasy sports betting; the status of several pieces of gambling legislation, the principal one being SB 7 which includes internet gambling, sports and fantasy sports betting, and a Chicago casino. In the second half of the podcast Monte and Anita Bedell converse on recreational marijuana. Please contact your state lawmakers about this legislation which could come up for consideration in the fall. The Illinois Capitol switchboard is (217) 782-2000.)

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Simon Poll: Pritzker leads by 22 points, Raoul up by 10, Dems more enthusiastic (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, and companies support Pritzker and Raoul? ANSWER: Those that 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.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/02/simon-poll-pritzker-leads-by-22-points-raoul-up-by-10-dems-more-enthusiastic/
— Underwood airs new TV ad as Casten reports $2.6 million for the quarter (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, and companies support Underwood and Casten? ANSWER: Those that 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.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/02/underwood-airs-new-tv-ad-as-casten-reports-26-million-for-the-quarter/
— DCCC poll: Kelly trails Bost by a point
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/02/dccc-poll-kelly-trails-bost-by-a-point/
— Poll: Illinois voters steaming mad, half considered leaving
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/02/poll-illinois-voters-steaming-mad-half-considered-leaving/
— Rauner camp responds *** Pritzker campaign says property tax refund will be returned to county
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/02/pritzker-campaign-says-property-tax-refund-will-be-returned-to-county/
— Berrios office defends Pritzker’s property tax refunds
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/02/berrios-office-defends-pritzkers-property-tax-refunds/
— McCann responds *** Pro-Rauner group spends $1.5 million to oppose Sam McCann’s gubernatorial bid
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/02/pro-rauner-group-spends-15-million-to-oppose-sam-mccanns-gubernatorial-bid/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republican HQ covered in anti-Kavanaugh ‘rape,’ ‘shame’ graffiti Illinois lawmaker: ‘I hope whoever is responsible for this will be brought to justice’ – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/2/republican-hq-covered-in-anti-kavanaugh-rape-shame/

 

GOPUSA
— Democrats in glass house as they toss stones at Kavanaugh
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=55924
— Trump reminds anti-Kavanaugh senators they are not angels
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=55904

 

FOX NEWS
— ‘She Never Mentioned It’: Ex-Boyfriend of Kavanaugh Accuser Swetnick Speaks Out on ‘Gang Rape’ Claim Says ‘I don’t believe her.’
http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/10/01/kavanaugh-accuser-swetnicks-ex-boyfriend-speaks-out-about-gang-rape-allegation
— Poll: Hillary Clinton Favorability Rating Remains at All-Time Low Pres. Trump more popular by 5-point margin.
http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/10/02/gallup-poll-hillary-clinton-favorability-rating-remains-all-time-low
— Anti-Kavanaugh Protesters Harass Mitch McConnell at Airport ‘Do you always turn your back on women?’
http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/10/02/anti-kavanaugh-protesters-harass-mitch-mcconnell-reagan-national-airport
— ‘There Are No Boundaries’: Liberal Artist Criticized for Depicting Kavanaugh’s Daughter in Cartoon Tate: Liberals continue to ‘stoop lower and lower.’
http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/10/02/brett-kavanaughs-daughter-mocked-cartoon-liberal-cartoonist

 

DAILY CALLER
— FEINSTEIN CONTINUES TO ATTEMPT TO DELAY KAVANAUGH CONFIRMATION – Molly Prince
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/02/dianne-feinstein-kavanaugh-confirmation/
— MCCONNELL MOCKS NYT ‘BOMBSHELL’ ON KAVANAUGH THROWING ICE IN COLLEGE – Saagar Enjeti
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/02/mcconnell-mocks-nyt-bombshell/

 

TOWNHALL
— Point By Point: Refuting Schumer’s Misleading, Hypocritical Speech on the Kavanaugh Process – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/10/02/schumers-misleading-hypocritical-speech-underscores-democrats-bad-faith-on-kavanaugh-n2524751
— ‘Gang Rape’ Accuser: Actually, I Don’t Know What Kavanaugh Did — and I Don’t Have Proof Anyway – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/10/02/kavanaugh-gang-rape-accuser-i-actually-dont-know-if-kavanaugh-did-anything-and-i-dont-have-proof-anyway-n2524568
— McConnell Triples Down: We’re Voting This Week on Judge Kavanaugh – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2018/10/02/mcconnell-triples-down-were-voting-this-week-on-judge-kavanaugh-n2524831

 

BLAZE
— Man claims Kavanaugh threw beer in man’s face during bar fight. Then the police report is released. – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/10/02/man-claims-kavanaugh-threw-beer-in-mans-face-during-bar-fight-then-the-police-report-is-released

 

THE HILL
— Trump defends Kavanaugh: ‘Very scary time for young men in America’ – JORDAN FABIAN (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats, if you are a White male, if a woman accuses you of wrongdoing while you were in kindergarten, grade school, high school, college, etc., your career is over and even worse things. Ever-increasingly, to get their vote, Democrats give women an unfettered “power to destroy” White men.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/409486-trump-very-scary-time-for-young-men-in-america

 

ROLL CALL
— Your Boss Is Becoming More Vulnerable. When Do You Move On? A breakdown of when your paychecks will stop coming in – Alex Gangitano (DIERSEN: In 1975, my Democrat IRS superiors succeeded in getting rid of the IRS manager who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. In 1987, my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in getting rid of the GAO manager who had hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.rollcall.com/news/hoh/boss-becoming-vulnerable-move

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Amid Kavanaugh questions, Trump says it’s not ‘acceptable’ to lie to Congress.”
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/02/politics/donald-trump-brett-kavanaugh-testimony/

 

CBS NEWS
— Trump says a lot will depend on FBI review of Kavanaugh
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-takes-off-for-pennsylvania-mississippi-in-whirlwind-week-of-campaigning-live-updates/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Kavanaugh likes beer — but Trump is a teetotaler: ‘He doesn’t like drinkers.’ – Ashley Parker and Philip Rucker DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, those who a) drank lots of booze, b) those who drink lots of booze, c) those who want to drink lots of booze, d) those who want to make lots of money selling booze, and e) those who want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of booze DO NOT LIKE ME.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/kavanaugh-likes-beer–but-trump-is-a-teetotaler-he-doesnt-like-drinkers/2018/10/02/783f585c-c674-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Kavanaugh’s temperament and credibility emerge as flash points in Supreme Court fight.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mcconnell-vows-kavanaugh-vote-here-on-this-floor-this-week/2018/10/02/d47f4ff4-c567-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps hint/imply/argue/shout that all men are angry anxious rapists and that therefore, men should not be allowed to hold any kind of government office or political office.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/dear-dads-your-daughters-told-me-about-their-assaults-this-is-why-they-never-told-you/2018/10/01/0f69be46-c587-11e8-b2b5-79270f9cce17_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-trauma-for-a-man-male-fury-and-fear-rises-in-gop-in-defense-of-kavanaugh/2018/10/01/f48499a2-c595-11e8-b2b5-79270f9cce17_story.html

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Brett Kavanaugh withdraws from Harvard Law role amid backlash.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/10/02/brett-kavanaugh-harvard-law-school-teaching/1498850002/

 

CBS SACRAMENTO
— Marijuana Business Billboard Prompts Outrage In Modesto – Carlos Correa
https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2018/09/28/marijuana-business-billboard-prompts-outrage-in-modesto/

 

FORBES
— Kavanaugh and Ford: What Degree of Political Partisanship Can America Withstand? – Bob Deutsch
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobdeutsch/2018/10/02/kavanaugh-and-ford-what-degree-of-political-partisanship-can-america-withstand/

 

WASHINGTONIAN
— The Brett Kavanaugh Guide to 1980s DC Sports bars, preppy shops, and other places you might have seen the future judge. – ANN LIMPERT (DIERSEN: What would people have seen you doing during the 1980s? They would have seen me living with my wife in Wheaton, working for GAO, taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul, taking internal auditing courses at Roosevelt, taking Certified Internal Auditor review courses, having 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton, going on many vacations with my wife, driving a 1962 Chevy Impala SS collector car, etc.)
https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/10/02/the-brett-kavanaugh-guide-to-1980s-dc/

 

GUARDIAN
— Hundreds of law professors sign letters rejecting Kavanaugh nomination – Jon Swaine
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/02/brett-kavanaugh-reject-supreme-court-nomination-law-professor-letter

October 1 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Milton Township Republican Central Committee held an outstanding Oktoberfest golf outing and dinner fundraiser Monday, October 1, 2018, at the Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton. The 150+ attendees included past and present state representatives and candidates Breen, Grant, Holan, Kinzler, and Khouri; past and present DuPage County officials and candidates Berlin, Bucholz, Cantore, Eckhoff, Elloitt, Henry, Hinds, Larsen, McGowen, Mendrick, A. Murphy, Tatro, Whelan, C. Zaruba, and Zay; Milton Township officials Falbo, Heidorn, Keller, LeVan, Molitor, Monino, Muehlfelt, and Nathwani; judges Brennan, MacKay, and Wilson; and many others including Boltz, Carlson, Cherry, Crane, Danelgo, Fitch, Fitzpatrick, A. LeVan, Lofgren, Lollino, Pacilli, Rash, Rutledge, Ryan, C. Smith, and Valle. Event sponsors included Berlin, Breen, Bucholz, Cantore, Carlson, Connelly, Downers Grove Township Republicans, DuPage Young Republicans, Eckhoff, Elliott, Ellis, Grant, Grogan, Henry, Hinds, Hinkle, Jorgensen, Jourdan, Kachiroubas, Keller, Kinzler, Larsen, LeVan, Marquardt, Mazzochi, Mendrick, Monino, Muehlfelt, B. Murphy, Nybo, Roskam, Walsh, Wiley, Wilson, Zaruba, and Zay. – Dave Diersen
https://www.gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— ‘Trying to destroy a great man:’ Trump doubles down on defense of Kavanaugh
https://abc7chicago.com/trying-to-destroy-a-great-man-trump-doubles-down-on-defense-of-kavanaugh/4386898/
— Trump calls for ‘comprehensive’ but quick FBI probe of Kavanaugh – KENDALL KARSON
https://abc7chicago.com/trump-calls-for-comprehensive-but-quick-fbi-probe-of-kavanaugh/4383967/
— Hillary Clinton campaigns for governor hopeful JB Pritzker – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/hillary-clinton-campaigns-for-governor-hopeful-jb-pritzker/4386913/
— Their pay, age, political leanings and more: 6 Supreme Court questions answered – MEGHAN KENEALLY
https://abc7chicago.com/their-pay-age-political-leanings-and-more-6-supreme-court-questions-answered-/4385707/

 

CBS2
— Watchdog Report Accuses Pritzker Of ‘Scheme To Defraud’ In Property Tax Appeal – Derrick Blakley,
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/01/j-b-pritzker-property-tax-appeal-gold-coast-mansion-toilets/
— Hillary Clinton Campaigns For J.B. Pritzker In Chicago – Derrick Blakley
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/01/hillary-clinton-j-b-pritzker-campaign-event-chicago-panel-discussion/

 

WLS AM
— OUTRAGEOUS: Rauner: Expansion of gaming industry can help re-build state infrastructure – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/10/01/rauner-expansion-of-gaming-industry-can-help-re-build-state-infrastructure/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Game of thrones? Watchdog sees ‘scheme to defraud’ in Pritzker toilet tax break – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/toilet-watchdog-pritzkers-property-tax-break-scheme-defraud-blanchard/
— Illinois Attorney General Republican nominee: Erika Harold
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/illinois-attorney-general-republican-candidate-erika-harold-2018-general-election/
— Illinois Secretary of State Republican nominee: Jason Helland
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/jason-helland-illinois-secretary-of-state-republican-candidate-2018-general-election/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump says he’d be a ‘mess’ as a drinker – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-beer-drinker-20181001-story.html
— Hillary Clinton campaigns in Chicago for Democrat J.B. Pritzker – Rick Pearson and Mike Riopell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-hillary-clinton-campaigning-for-pritzker-20180930-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Brett Kavanaugh didn’t ‘lie’ — he just told some little white-male-privilege lies.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-kavanaugh-lies-ludington-trump-huppke-20181001-story.html
— White House gives FBI permission to expand Kavanaugh probe slightly after barrage of criticism – Devlin Barrett, Josh Dawsey and Matt Zapotosky
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-fbi-kavanaugh-probe-20181001-story.html

 

CHICAGO READER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner/Kavanaugh asks: Rauner vs. Kavanaugh—who’s the biggest fraud?
https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2018/10/01/rauner-vs-kavanaugh-whos-the-biggest-fraud

 

COURTHOUSE NEWS
— Seventh Circuit Nixes Local Right-to-Work Law – LORRAINE BAILEY
https://www.courthousenews.com/seventh-circuit-nixes-local-right-to-work-law/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Flood of vetoes headed to lawmakers for November veto session – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/flood-of-vetoes-headed-to-lawmakers-for-november-veto-session/article_c3decffc-c351-11e8-900c-879b429e2c79.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— PRITZKER BLASTS RAUNER AS NOT PRO-ABORTION ENOUGH
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/pritzker-blasts-rauner-as-not-pro-abortion-enough-.html
— CUBS OWNER PAC FUNDS PRO-KAVANAUGH AD
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/cubs-owner-pac-funds-pro-kavanaugh-ad.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Republicans, Democrats condemn Rockford political graffiti
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/01/republicans-democrats-condemn-rockford-political-graffiti/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to Democrats, Republicans have to dump planks in the Republican Party platform to get elected/reelected.
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/01/will-the-gun-issue-help-four-suburban-republicans-hold-on-to-their-seats/

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— Georgetown professor says white GOP senators ‘deserve miserable deaths’ after Kavanaugh hearing – Caleb Parke
https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgetown-professor-says-white-gop-senators-deserve-miserable-deaths-after-kavanaugh-hearing

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Case Against Kavanaugh Is Collapsing – DAVID FRENCH
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/brett-kavanaugh-case-against-nominee-collapsing/

 

FEDERALIST
— Kavanaugh Accuser Co-Authored Study Citing Use Of Hypnosis To Retrieve Memories – Sean Davis
https://thefederalist.com/2018/10/01/kavanaugh-accuser-co-authored-study-citing-use-hypnosis-retrieve-memories/

 

CNS NEWS
— U.S. Increasingly Moving Away from Rule of Law, Toward Mob Rule – Allen West
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/allen-west/allen-west-us-increasingly-moving-away-rule-law-toward-mob-rule

 

DAILY CALLER
— DERSHOWITZ: KAVANAUGH ASSUMED GUILTY BECAUSE HE’S A WHITE MAN – Amber Athey
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/01/dershowitz-kavanaugh-guilty-white-man/

 

BREITBART
— Prosecutor’s Senate Report Outlines 9 Reasons Why Christine Blasey Ford Not Credible – John Nolte
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/01/christine-blasey-ford-not-credible-prosecutor-mitchell-senate-report/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Kavanaugh roommate: ‘I never saw Brett black out’ – Diana Stancy Correll
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/kavanaugh-roommate-i-never-saw-brett-black-out

 

TOWNHALL
— Discrepancy: Kavanaugh Accuser Has Said She Was Attacked in the ‘Mid-1980’s’ and in Her ‘Late Teens,’ Differing From Her Account – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/10/01/draft-n2524169
— Unraveled: How a Democratic Senator’s Theory About Kavanaugh’s 1982 Calendar Totally Fell Apart – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/10/01/dismantled-democratic-senators-theory-based-on-kavanaughs-1982-calendar-falls-apart-n2524123

 

GOPUSA
— Democrats treat Brett Kavanaugh worse than criminal illegal aliens
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=55781
— New York Times apologizes for ‘insensitive’ poll asking if Christine Blasey Ford is ‘credible’ (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Are you a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain? If the following were asked how credible you are, what would they say: a) the officers of your Republican township, ward, and/or county party organization, b) your representative in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee, c) the IRP officers, d) the IRP National Committeeman and Committeewoman, e) your Republican Congressman, f) Pence, g) Trump, h) the Republican elected officials who represent your precinct, your municipality, your township/ward, and your county, i) Sanguinetti, and j) Rauner?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=55829

 

THE HILL
— Trump to press: ‘I consider you a part of the Democrat Party’ – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/409285-trump-to-press-i-consider-you-a-part-of-the-democrat-party
— FBI’s Kavanaugh scope widens as GOP seeks votes – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/409359-fbis-kavanaugh-scope-widens-as-gop-seeks-votes

 

POLITICO
— Clinton to campaign for Pritzker in Illinois – NATASHA KORECKI (DIERSEN: That will help Rauner.)
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/10/01/clinton-pritzker-campaign-illinois-854309
— Trump on Kavanaugh: ‘I was surprised at how vocal he was about the fact that he likes beer’ – CAITLIN OPRYSKO
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/10/01/trump-kavanaugh-drinking-habits-854866

 

CNN
— ACLU TV ads compare Kavanaugh to Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby – Greg Krieg (DIERSEN: QUESTION: If you ran for a government office or a political office, who would ACLU compare you to? ANSWER: Someone who shares all of or virtually all of your demographics.)
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/01/politics/aclu-new-ad-campaign-against-brett-kavanaugh/index.html
— Yale Classmate Says Kavanaugh Has ‘Not Told The Truth’ About His Drinking
https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/10/01/kavanaugh-yale-classmate-claims-nominee-not-told-the-truth-drinking/

 

NBC NEWS
— White House authorizes FBI to expand probe of Kavanaugh The move came after two key Republicans, Sens. Jeff Flake and Susan Collins, consulted with the White House to insure the FBI probe would be thorough. – Peter Alexander, Geoff Bennett and Ken Dilanian
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/white-house-authorizes-fbi-expand-probe-kavanaugh-n915581

 

CNBC
— Trump slams Senate Democrats over Kavanaugh nomination, claims he saw one unidentified senator in ‘somewhat compromising’ situations – Jacob Pramuk
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/01/trump-slams-senate-democrats-over-brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-nomination.html

 

MSNBC
— New poll on Kavanaugh tells Republicans what they don’t want to hear – Steve Benen
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/new-poll-kavanaugh-tells-republicans-what-they-dont-want-hear

 

THE HILL
— Trump says he’s fine with FBI interviewing Kavanaugh’s third accuser – JORDAN FABIAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/409266-trump-says-hes-fine-with-fbi-interviewing-kavanaughs-third-accuser
— Democrats: FBI must investigate Swetnick’s allegation against Kavanaugh – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/409293-democrats-fbi-must-investigate-swetnicks-allegation-against-kavanaugh
— Voters strongly support FBI investigation of sexual assault charges against Kavanaugh
https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/409277-poll-americans-approve-of-fbi-investigation-of-sexual-assault

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— White House Tells F.B.I. to Interview Anyone Necessary for Kavanaugh Inquiry – Peter Baker and Michael S. Schmidt
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/us/politics/trump-fbi-kavanaugh.html
— Trump Calls for ‘Comprehensive’ F.B.I. Inquiry of Kavanaugh Accusations but ‘Within Reason’ – Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/us/politics/trump-fbi-kavanaugh.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump adds to confusion over scope of FBI investigation of Kavanaugh accusations – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-adds-to-confusion-over-scope-of-fbi-investigation-of-kavanaugh-accusations/2018/10/01/1aa5e922-c561-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Trump ‘surprised’ at how much Kavanaugh likes beer – Ruth Brown
https://nypost.com/2018/10/01/trump-surprised-at-how-much-kavanaugh-likes-beer/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Wants Kavanaugh Probe to Be ‘Comprehensive’ and Done Quickly GOP’s McConnell plans vote on Supreme Court nominee by week’s end; doubts linger over FBI probe – Natalie Andrews, Kristina Peterson and Peter Nicholas
https://www.wsj.com/articles/kavanaugh-fight-in-state-of-uncertainty-1538401675

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— ‘Can you imagine what a mess I’d be?’: Trump ruminates on alcohol abuse while expressing surprise about Kavanaugh’s drinking revelations – Allan Smith
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-expresses-surprise-about-kavanaughs-drinking-revelations-2018-10
— The prosecutor who questioned Christine Blasey Ford in Senate hearing says her case against Kavanaugh is weak – Ellen Cranley
https://www.businessinsider.com/prosecutor-who-questioned-christine-blasey-ford-says-kavanaugh-case-weak-2018-10
— Trump makes vague threat to unnamed Democratic senator while defending Kavanaugh: ‘I’ve seen that person in very, very bad situations’ – Ellen Cranley
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-threat-democratic-senator-brett-kavanaugh-investigation-allegations-2018-10

 

THE WEEK
— Voters believe Christine Blasey Ford over Brett Kavanaugh, poll finds
http://theweek.com/speedreads/799287/voters-believe-christine-blasey-ford-over-brett-kavanaugh-poll-finds

 

AMERICAN PROSPECT
— Will the Republicans Dump Kavanaugh? It all comes down to the FBI’s investigation. – ROBERT KUTTNER
http://prospect.org/article/will-republicans-dump-kavanaugh

 

HARVARD CRIMSON
— Kavanaugh Will Not Return to Teach at Harvard Law School
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2018/10/2/kavanaugh-is-out/

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Government is underutilizing social media – Terry Wing
https://federalnewsradio.com/technology-main/2018/10/engaged-in-social-media-if-not-you-are-missing-the-boat/

 

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
— Kavanaugh disqualifies himself – Editorial (DIERSEN: If you say that the charges against Kavanaugh disqualify him, then you have to say that similar charges disqualify others.)
https://pittnews.com/article/135921/opinions/kavanaugh-disqualifies-himself/

October 1 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker gives campaign another $20 million, bringing him to $146.5 million in self-funding – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-jb-pritzker-cam-20180930-story,amp.html
— FBI interviews second Kavanaugh accuser; Yale friend remembers him as heavy drinker – AP (DIERSEN: If the FBI asked your kindergarten, grade school, high school, and college classmates and teachers about you, what would they say?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-fbi-kavanaugh-investigation-20180929-story.html
— 8 habits of the most valuable employees – Marcel Schwantes (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. According to those Democrats, their most valuable employees are those who are Democrat, and especially those who are minority, female, and/or younger.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20181001/281908774081117

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— FBI interviews Kavanaugh accuser; Yale friend remembers heavy drinker – AP (DIERSEN: If the FBI asked your kindergarten, grade school, high school, and college classmates and teachers about you, what would they say?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brett-kavanaugh-fbi-interviews-accuser-yale-friend-remembers-heavy-drinker/
— Illinois Comptroller Republican nominee: Darlene Senger
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/darlene-senger-illinois-comptroller-republican-candidate-2018-general-election/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn men as being rapists.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/protecting-reproductive-rights-is-about-equity-economic-justice/
— FROM THE SENGER ARTICLE: “There is a push in Illinois to legalize marijuana, in part to increase state revenue. What is your view on that? Senger: I don’t support the idea of legalizing marijuana in order to pay for key government services.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/darlene-senger-illinois-comptroller-republican-candidate-2018-general-election/

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PHOTOS OF CASTEN AND ROSKAM: Roskam, Casten disagree on lifting payroll tax cap for Social Security – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181001/roskam-casten-disagree-on-lifting-payroll-tax-cap-for-social-security
— 10th District candidates dispute Trump’s assertion that news media are ‘enemies of the people’ – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181001/10th-district-candidates-dispute-trumps-assertion-that-news-media-are-enemies-of-the-people

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Governor Bruce Rauner is proud of his record on health care, though not everyone agrees with him – Dean Olsen
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180930/governor-bruce-rauner-is-proud-of-his-record-on-health-care-though-not-everyone-agrees-with-him

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— More and more people are giving up on Illinois – Jim Dey (DIERSEN: What discourages you from giving up on Illinois? My ancestors have lived in northeast Illinois since 1844. I lived in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in Wheaton since 1978. I earned my grade school diploma, high school diploma, undergraduate degree, and three master’s degrees in northeast Illinois. I held jobs in northeast Illinois 1964-1997. My wife and I have lived in our home since 1984. My brother, my wife’s sister and brother, and her brother’s children and grandchildren live in northeast Illinois. etc.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-09-30/jim-dey-more-and-more-people-are-giving-illinois.html

 

BELLVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Yale classmate recalls Kavanaugh as frequent, heavy drinker – AP (DIERSEN: If the FBI asked your kindergarten, grade school, high school, and college classmates and teachers about you, what would they say?)
https://www.bnd.com/news/nation-world/national/article219296020.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Conservative Take On Kavanaugh Hearing And Investigation
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/conservative-take-kavanaugh-hearing-and-investigation#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps Promote Matt Damon As A Sniffing, Shouting Brett Kavanaugh On ‘SNL’ Season Premiere
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/matt-damon-sniffing-shouting-brett-kavanaugh-snl-season-premiere#stream/0

 

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— CUBS OWNERS are actively supporting Brett Kavanaugh through their 45Committee, a nonprofit headed by Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts. The group has spent $650,000 funding a one-minute TV ad that calls attention to Kavanaugh and his “honor, integrity and strong moral character.” The ad features female friends and former classmates of Kavanaugh’s, including Sara Fagan, a White House aide to former President George W. Bush, and podcaster Laura Cox Kaplan. – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/illinoisplaybook

 

WIRE POINTS
— Latest Racist Phrases Teachers Taught To Avoid: ‘America Is a Melting Pot,’ ‘Where Are You From?’ ‘Why Are You So Quiet?’- Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/evanston-other-schools-reach-new-low-on-implicit-bias-microagression-and-equity/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— School funding formula could leave schools vulnerable to funding cuts – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511584050-school-funding-formula-could-leave-schools-vulnerable-to-funding-cuts

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— USDA says Illinois over-issued food stamps, may face significant fines – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/usda-says-illinois-over-issued-food-stamps-may-face-significant/article_02f08c50-c422-11e8-a5f3-4b474cacffd6.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WINNEBAGO COUNTY GOP HEADQUARTERS VANDALIZED BY KAVANAUGH OPPONENTS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/winnebago-county-gop-headquarters-vandalized-by-kavanaugh-opponents.html
— DUPED BY DIVERSITY: COLLEGES CORRUPT THEIR CURRICULUM TO SATISFY MODERN PROGRESSIVE SENSIBILITIES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/duped-by-diversity-colleges-corrupt-their-curriculum-to-satisfy-modern-progressive-sensibilities.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— New Rauner ad calls Pritzker “Mike Madigan’s puppet”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/01/new-rauner-ad-calls-pritzker-mike-madigans-puppet/

 

GOPUSA
— 10 lessons learned from the Kavanaugh hearings
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=55799
— Voting machines subject to ‘staggering’ vulnerabilities
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=55678

 

FOX NEWS
— ‘Where Is Your Integrity?’ Pirro Rips Dems for ‘Hypocrisy’ in Kavanaugh Hearing (DIERSEN: What percent of those who disqualify Kavanaugh because he drank booze in high school and in college a) drank lots of booze themselves, b) drink lots of booze themselves, c) want to drink lots of booze themselves, d) want to make lots of money selling booze themselves, and/or e) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of booze?)
http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/09/30/brett-kavanaugh-hearing-judge-jeanine-opening-statement-pirro-rips-democrats

 

DAILY WIRE
— Ben Shapiro Details Senate Democrats’ Hypocrisy On Kavanaugh FBI Investigation – James Barrett (DIERSEN: What percent of those who disqualify Kavanaugh because he drank booze in high school and in college a) drank lots of booze themselves, b) drink lots of booze themselves, c) want to drink lots of booze themselves, d) want to make lots of money selling booze themselves, and/or e) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of booze?)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/36518/ben-shapiro-details-senate-democrats-hypocrisy-james-barrett
— Two Former Classmates Of Brett Kavanaugh Claim He Is ‘Lying’ About Heavy Drinking In Youth – Frank Camp
https://www.dailywire.com/news/36515/two-former-classmates-brett-kavanaugh-claim-he-frank-camp

 

HOT AIR
— Kavanaugh And The Blackout Theory – SARAH HEPOLA (DIERSEN: What discourages you from drinking? For me, it has always been my being raised as a Missouri Synod Lutheran. In addition, I was a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997. In addition, I have seen far too many examples in which drinking has severely harmed people, is severely harming people, and will severely harm people. All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) drank lots of booze, b) drink lots of booze, c) want to drink lots of booze, d) want to make lots of money selling booze, and/or e) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of booze.)
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2018/09/kavanaugh-blackout-theory/

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— SEXUAL PREDATORS AND THEIR ACCOMPLICES GO AFTER KAVANAUGH From Hillary Clinton to George Soros. – Daniel Greenfield
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/271484/sexual-predators-and-their-accomplices-go-after-daniel-greenfield
— TWICE AS MANY ILLEGAL ALIENS IN US ACCORDING TO MIT The magnitude of the crisis is greater than has been reported. – Michael Cutler
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/271442/twice-many-illegal-aliens-us-according-mit-michael-cutler

 

BREITBART
— Public Blames Business for Illegal Migration – Neil Munro (DIERSEN: What percent of the employers in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America a) prefer hiring citizens of foreign countries over citizens of America, b) prefer hiring anti-Trumps over Trump supporters, c) prefer hiring anti-Protestants over Protestants, d) prefer hiring anti-conservatives over conservatives, e) prefer hiring those who are anti-patriotic over those who are patriotic, f) prefer hiring anti-Republicans over Republicans, g) prefer hiring anti-Americans over Americans, h) prefer hiring anti-Whites over Whites, i) prefer hiring anti-males over males, j) prefer hiring those who are anti-older people over older people, k) prefer hiring those who are anti-rich people over rich people, l) prefer hiring those who are anti-gun owners over gun owners, m) prefer hiring those who are anti-German Americans over those who are German American, n) prefer hiring those who are anti-draft avoiders over those who are draft avoiders, and/or o) prefer hiring those who are anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time over those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/30/iowa-poll-shows-public-blames-business-for-illegal-migration/

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— GOP Is Doomed, Part LXXVII: Kavanaugh Has Left House Majority ‘In Tatters’ – Clay Waters
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2018/09/30/gop-doomed-part-lxxvii-kavanaugh-has-left-house-majority-tatters

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— WEAK REPUBLICANS SURRENDER TO EVIL WOMEN Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson wonders why they repeatedly fall for this ruse
https://www.wnd.com/2018/09/weak-republicans-surrender-to-evil-women/

 

ACCURACY IN ACADEMIA
— MIT & Yale Find Illegal Immigration Underestimated – Malcolm A. Kline
https://www.academia.org/mit-yale-find-illegal-immigration-underestimated/

 

DAILY CALLER
— FRIEND OF JULIE SWETNICK’S CASTS DOUBT ON CLAIMS SHE MADE IN 1994 LAWSUIT – Chuck Ross
https://dailycaller.com/2018/09/30/friend-julie-swetnicks-doubt-1994-lawsuit/

 

WEEKLY STANDARD
— How the GOP Became Trump’s Party – CHARLES J. SYKES (DIERSEN: Of course, someone could write a book about how the Illinois Republican Party became Rauner’s party.)
https://www.weeklystandard.com/charles-j-sykes/how-the-gop-became-trumps-party

 

THE HILL
— Why Kavanaugh case will kill Republicans in the midterms – DOUGLAS SCHOEN
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/409117-why-kavanaugh-case-will-kill-republicans-in-the-midterms
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump is tearing the racial fabric.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/409173-juan-williams-trump-is-tearing-the-racial-fabric

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Illinois political parties key to purging sexual harassment
https://www.theolympian.com/news/business/article219268000.html

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “New questions emerge over FBI investigation of Kavanaugh.”
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/01/politics/white-house-kavanaugh-confirmation-postponement/index.html

 

CBS NEWS
— “Belligerent and aggressive”: Brett Kavanaugh’s Yale classmate says he was heavy drinker – AP (DIERSEN: If the FBI asked your kindergarten, grade school, high school, and college classmates and teachers about you, what would they say?)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-nominee-brett-kavanaugh-friend-yale-university-charles-chad-ludington-letter-released-2018-09-30/
— Kavanaugh’s confirmation process is not supposed to work this way – MICHAEL GRAHAM (DIERSEN: The higher the government or political office that you seek/hold, the harder that your critics/opponents work to destroy you.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/commentary-kavanaughs-confirmation-process-is-not-supposed-to-work-this-way/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Judge Kavanaugh Is One Angry Man” and say “He’s shown us that he’s up for a fight,” and ask “can he rule dispassionately?” Who has worked the hardest to make you lose your temper? I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to make me lose my temper. They a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee 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://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/opinion/kavanaugh-supreme-court-senate-hearing.html
— Chad Ludington’s Statement on Kavanaugh’s Drinking and Senate Testimony (DIERSEN: If the FBI asked your kindergarten, grade school, high school, and college classmates and teachers about you, what would they say?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/us/politics/chad-ludington-statement-brett-kavanaugh.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps hint/imply/argue/shout that all men are rapists.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/us/the-rules-of-the-workplace-then-and-now.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/opinion/assault-survivors-kavanaugh-trauma.html
— An anti-Trump says “Trump Can’t Win the War on Demography A proposed citizenship question on the 2020 census reveals the dependency between older white voters and America’s growing young minority population.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/opinion/trump-cant-win-the-war-on-demography.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use illegals to demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/opinion/migrant-children-tent-city-texas.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/us/migrant-children-tent-city-texas.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Can the FBI do its job with Kavanaugh?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/can-the-fbi-do-its-job-with-kavanaugh/2018/09/30/7b3a6582-c4f9-11e8-9b1c-a90f1daae309_story.html
— Fight over Kavanaugh intensifies amid confusion over limits of FBI sexual assault investigation – Mike DeBonis and Josh Dawsey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/administration-says-white-house-is-not-limiting-fbi-probe-of-kavanaugh-but-is-against-fishing-expedition/2018/09/30/aa7b796e-c4bb-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html
— Fox News’s Jeanine Pirro calls the Kavanaugh saga a ‘crucifixion’ of a former altar boy – Kristine Phillips
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2018/09/30/fox-newss-jeanine-pirro-calls-kavanaugh-saga-crucifixion-former-altar-boy/

 

BOSTON GLOBE
— Yale classmate accuses Brett Kavanaugh of ‘blatant mischaracterization’ of his drinking – Michael D. Shear and Robin Pogrebin (DIERSEN: If the FBI asked your kindergarten, grade school, high school, and college classmates and teachers about you, what would they say?)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2018/09/30/yale-friend-says-brett-kavanaugh-was-heavy-drinker/pR2dryAc0s1LrOLbd0sAHJ/story.html

 

DENVER POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who destroy the traditional family crow about their success in Colorado.
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/30/colorado-gay-transgender-candidates/

 

MIAMI HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want felons to vote.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/influencers/article219171925.html

 

NEWSWEEK
— WILLIE NELSON DEBUTS SONG AIMED AT TED CRUZ CALLED ‘VOTE ‘EM OUT’ AT BETO O’ROURKE RALLY – BRENDAN COLE
https://www.newsweek.com/willie-nelson-song-ted-cruz-vote-em-out-beto-orourke-rally-1145521

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/09/27/marijuana-stocks-investing-risks/1421068002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who hate the following promote hatred of the following: 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.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/09/30/standing-up-hate-and-becoming-voice-change/1438617002/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Feinstein’s ‘Temperament’ Gambit Democrats lobby the ABA to reopen its Kavanaugh evaluation. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Who has worked the hardest to make you lose your temper? I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to make me lose my temper. They a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee 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://www.wsj.com/articles/feinsteins-temperament-gambit-1538337954
— This Is No Mere ‘Job Interview’ Even in the court of public opinion, basic fairness should preclude conviction without clear evidence. – Alan M. Dershowitz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-is-no-mere-job-interview-1538313919
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps hint/imply/argue/shout that all men are rapists.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-complex-reasons-sexual-assaults-go-unreported-1538227801

 

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use Kavanaugh to make women hate men.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-01/kavanaugh-battle-intensifies-historic-gender-gap-before-election
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-01/kavanaugh-hearing-draws-supreme-court-into-politics-it-disclaims

 

ATLANTIC
— How the Kavanaugh Allegations Are Rallying Conservatives Behind Trump – Seth Mandel
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/kavanaugh-allegations-drive-support-trump/571756/

 

STARS AND STRIPES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump signed the 2019 NDAA, H.R. 5515, into law Aug. 13, which ushered through a series of new policy reforms, such as revamping the military’s “up or out” promotion system. All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted “up or out” a) to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://www.stripes.com/news/us/trump-signs-defense-spending-bill-into-law-1.549542