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GOPUSA ILLINOIS

— In 2004, I started putting together and sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters each and every morning. In 2015 started putting together and sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters each and every evening too. For the first time on Monday January 10, 2022, a health problem stopped me from doing that Monday January 10, 2022, Tuesday January 11, 2022, and Wednesday January 12, 2022. I slipped and fell on my head on the ice retrieving newspapers from the driveway apron early Monday morning. I was in the ICU at CDH Monday and Tuesday and a regular room yesterday and I was released late yesterday afternoon. I am not back on “eight cylinders.” I continue to have severe headaches, ear pain, heck pain, etc. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Trump slams politicians who won’t say they got booster shots. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a possible 2024 presidential contender, has notably declined to say whether he’s received a booster. – Jill Colvin
https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trump-boosters-booster-shot-2024/11463077/
— ‘What a moron’: Fauci, GOP lawmakers get testy during Senate hearing on COVID pandemic – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/dr-fauci-senator-moron-rand-paul-roger-marshall/11458458/

NBC5
— Less Than 10% ICU Beds Available in Illinois as COVID Hospitalizations Hit Record Levels. Just 0.08% of individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID have ended up hospitalized, and an even smaller number have passed away after contracting the illness
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/less-than-10-icu-beds-available-in-illinois-as-covid-hospitalizations-hit-record-levels/2727483/

CBS2
— Evanston To Announce First 16 Recipients Eligible For Grants From Reparations Program
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2022/01/12/evanston-to-announce-reparationsp-recipients/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois comptroller race now Teresi vs. Mendoza — or Rauner & Griffin vs. Madigan? It’s been nearly a year since Mike Madigan left the Illinois political stage, but the once powerful Southwest Side Democrat remains a major GOP campaign theme. Republican Shannon Teresi launched her bid for comptroller with more mentions of Madigan than Democratic rival Susana Mendoza. – Taylor Avery
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2022/1/12/22881251/illinois-comptroller-race-susana-mendoza-shannon-teresi-madigan-rauner-griffin-pritzker
— White supremacist group Patriot Front crashes anti-abortion rally in the Loop. Patriot Front is one of the most active white supremacist groups in the U.S. in recent years, and often “takes advantage,” of events like the March for Life rally, according to David Goldenberg of the Anti-Defamation League. – Sophie Sherry
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/1/9/22875148/white-supremacist-group-patriot-front-crashes-anti-abortion-rally-in-the-loop

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Biden must lead on legal immigration to overcome our labor crisis -CHRISTOPER RICHARDSON (COMMENT: Democrats promote immigration because Immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs promote immigration because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-biden-immigration-labor-shortage-great-resignation-20220112-jb4khjkijjglbgt7u5v6pchdie-story.html
— Column: Another Civil War? Sounds far-fetched, until it isn’t – CLARENCE PAGE (COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Democrats see those who are the following as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all: minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, citizens of foreign countries, renters, Trump-haters, moderates, liberals, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, those who have financial, health, and/or other problems, non-married people, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, criminals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, etc.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-confederate-biden-trump-capitol-riot-robert-pape-page-20220111-hnz4zk2subcmdesouhywh7vaxu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— McHenry County auditor to run for state comptroller – Ben Szalinski
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220112/mchenry-county-auditor-to-run-for-state-comptroller
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: DuPage County using COVID-19 relief funds to help judicial complex expand – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220112/dupage-county-using-covid-19-relief-funds-to-help-judicial-complex-expand

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicagoans in a sour mood as elections for mayor, governor near
Driven by fear of crime, just 9% say in the latest Chicago Index survey that the city is headed in the right direction. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/chicago-index/chicago-index-survey-signals-locals-fear-crime-spike-worry-about-city-direction
— Lightfoot calls it: No school Monday. “Out of fairness and consideration for parents who need to prepare, classes will be canceled again Monday,” the mayor tweeted.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/chicago-schools-classes-canceled-jan-10-cps-ctu-standoff-continues

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois lawmakers cancel in-person work amid COVID surge – Andrew Adams
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/government/2022/01/12/illinois-lawmakers-continue-remote-work-during-covid-19-surge/9188403002/

RIVER BENDER
— Democratic Party of Illinois’ Call Ken Griffin’s Ticket A “Rauner Reboot”
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/democratic-party-of-illinois-call-ken-griffins-ticket-a-rauner-reboot-55955.cfm

SHAW MEDIA
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC) promotes LGBTQ. How soon, if not already will WCC officially get rid of Wheaton residents, Wheaton businesses, Wheaton organizations, and Wheaton governments that do not promote LGBTQ?
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/local/2022/01/13/wheaton-chamber-launches-lecture-series-to-address-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

WCIA
— Rumble uses GOP megadonor Ken Griffin’s financial backing to spread misinformation on vaccines, elections – Mark Maxwell
https://www.wcia.com/illinois-capitol-news/rumble-uses-gop-megadonor-ken-griffins-financial-backing-to-spread-misinformation-on-vaccines-elections/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— SCOOP: Republican Steve Kim is throwing his hat in the ring to challenge Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, nearly rounding out a Republican slate for the June 28 primary. Kim is a familiar name on the political scene, having challenged Democratic AG Lisa Madigan when she ran for reelection in 2010. Kim was also the running mate to Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Rutherford in the 2014 primary contest that ultimately went to Bruce Rauner. A source close to Kim’s campaign said he would be part of a slate that includes state Rep. Tom Demmer for treasurer, former U.S. Attorney John Milhiser for secretary of state, and McHenry County Auditor Shannon Teresi for auditor, who announced yesterday. Don’t be surprised if Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin leads the slate as the gubernatorial candidate. These candidates aren’t the only Republicans running for statewide offices, but by teaming up they hope to have an advantage securing a statewide seat (or seats) that are now controlled by Democrats. Abby Witt, executive director of the Democratic Party of Illinois, calls the slate a “Rauner Reboot” that’s being run by Ken Griffin. Actually, Griffin has so far kept out of the statewide races — though he’s acknowledged wanting to defeat Gov. JB Pritzker. For his part, Kim said the AG job is “critical to repairing the state’s reputation as a haven for crime and public corruption.” And like Teresi did yesterday, he invoked Michael Madigan, the former House speaker, in his remarks, saying, “Under JB Pritzker and Mike Madigan, Springfield remains a cesspool run for the benefit of the politicians and insiders and not the people of Illinois.” Kim, born in South Korea, is an attorney with an expertise in international issues. He was an adviser to former Gov. Jim Edgar on trade and Asian affairs, a trustee in Northfield Township, and an international affairs director for the State Chamber of Commerce. He also serves as a member of the Rules Committee of the Illinois Supreme Court. In the private sector, Kim worked on internal and external affairs with Ameritech, now AT&T, while going to law school at night. After earning his law degree, Kim was VP of government and public affairs at Time Warner. He’s since practiced law at a boutique firm that advises small- and medium-size companies. . .Republican Cook County Commissioner Peter Silvestri won’t seek reelection: He was first elected in 1994. “I’m thinking that there’s other things I want to do, like maybe teach or practice more law … and just have more time with my friends and family,” Silvestri said in a phone interview with the Tribune’s Alice Yin. “I hope that my legacy is that I tried to represent the people of our area to the best of my ability, understanding the social and financial limitations that government has.” . . .Pete DiCianni has been unanimously endorsed by the Addison Township Republican Organization for DuPage County Board chairman. Di Cianni currently serves as the commissioner of the 2nd District. – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2022/01/13/theres-a-ricketts-in-the-primary-495714

WIREPOINTS
— The CDC and others are finally admitting to what Wirepoints said all along: It’s the elderly and comorbid who die. COVID policies should focus on them
https://wirepoints.org/the-cdc-and-others-are-finally-admitting-to-what-wirepoints-said-all-along-its-the-elderly-and-comorbid-who-die-covid-policies-should-focus-on-them-wirepoints-joins-chicagos-morn/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McHenry County Auditor Shannon Teresi Running for GOP Nomination for State Comptroller
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/12/mchenry-county-auditor-sannon-teresi-running-for-gop-nomination-for-state-comptroller/
— Jesse White Running for Secretary of State as a Libertarian
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/12/jesse-white-running-for-secretary-of-state-as-a-libertarian/
— Katie, Bar the Door on Property Tax Hikes in 2023, Real Estate Tax Cap Limits Increases to 5%
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/12/katie-bar-the-door-on-property-tax-hikes-in-2023-real-estate-tax-cap-limits-increases-to-5/
— IL-06: School Board Member and Congressional Candidate Rob Cruz Faces Removal from Office for Legally Challenging Governor Pritzker on Mandates
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/12/cruz011222/
— McHenry County state’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally Opioid Suit Settlement Is $3.41 Million, To Be Used for Opioid Abatement Programs
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/11/kenneally-opoid-suit-settlement-is-3-41-million-to-be-used-for-opoid-abatement-programs/
— Carolyn Schofield Not Running for Re-Election to the McHenry County Board, Instead Running as GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Schimpf’s Running Mate
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/11/carolyn-schofield-not-running-for-re-election-to-the-county-board-instead-running-as-gop-gubernatorial-candidate-paul-schimpfs-running-mate/
— State Rep. Marty McLaughlin Running for Re-Election
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/11/state-rep-marty-mclaughlin-running-for-re-election/
— UPDATEDx3: Both McHenry and Kane County Boards Changing Precinct Boundaries and Numbering by January 14
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/10/mchprecincts122121/
–Compensation of McHenry County Employees for 2020-21: Ha-Ho
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/10/compensation-of-mchenry-county-employees-for-2020-21-ha-ho/
— UPDATED: Jesse Sullivan Accurately Diagnoses Nearly Year Old Passage of Law as Source of Chicago Teachers Union Brazenness
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/10/sullivan010922/
— McHenry Township Republicans Schedule Sheriff’s Forum
— https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/10/mchenry-township-republicans-schedule-sheriffs-forum/
— Dems Do Little to Improve Criminal Justice “Reform” Bill Passed Last Year
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/08/dems-do-little-to-improve-criminal-justice-reform-bill-passed-last-year/
— January 7, 2016, “Old School” “Violant Assault” on McHenry County Firm’s Nonunion Workers Results in Lawsuit Victory against Indiana Ironworkers Local 395 Union – Part 3 – Police — Investigation & Admission of Extortion Conspiracy
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/09/january-7-2016-old-school-violant-assault-on-mchenry-county-firms-nonunion-workers-results-in-lawsuit-victory-against-indiana-ironworkers-local-395-union-part-3/
— January 7, 2016, “Old School” “Violant Assault” on McHenry County Firm’s Nonunion Workers Results in Lawsuit Victory against Indiana Ironworkers Local 395 Union – Part 4 Impact of Veach and Williamson’s Guilty Pleas & the Secondary Boycott
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/10/january-7-2016-old-school-violant-assault-on-mchenry-county-firms-nonunion-workers-results-in-lawsuit-victory-against-indiana-ironworkers-local-395-union-part-4/
— January 7, 2016, “Old School” “Violant Assault” on McHenry County Firm’s Nonunion Workers Results in Lawsuit Victory against Indiana Ironworkers Local 395 Union – Part 5 Future Business Interference, Assault & Battery
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/11/january-7-2016-old-school-violant-assault-on-mchenry-county-firms-nonunion-workers-results-in-lawsuit-victory-against-indiana-ironworkers-local-395-union-part-5/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CONSERVATIVE STATE REP DECIDES AGAINST SEEKING RE-ELECTION IN 2022
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/conservative-state-rep-decides-against-seeking-re-election-in-2022.html
— HIGGINS: FREE TAMPONS IN LAKE FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS’ BATHROOMS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/higgins-free-tampons-in-lake-forest-middle-school-boys-bathrooms.html
— ILLINOIS PARENTS ASKED TO SIGN PETITION OPPOSING MASK MANDATES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/illinois-parents-asked-to-sign-petition-opposing-mask-mandates.html
— ROSSI: THE TRAGIC AND ACCELERATING DECLINE OF OUR SCHOOLS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/rossi-the-tragic-and-accelerating-decline-of-our-schools.html
— THE WOKE MOB CAPTURED BUSINESS SCHOOLS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/the-woke-mob-captured-business-schools.html
— THE DEMOCRATS’ EXPLOITATION OF JANUARY 6 GIVES AWAY THEIR GAME – Ben Shapiro
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/shapiro-the-democrats-exploitation-of-january-6-gives-away-their-game.html
— ROSSI: HOW DEMS ARE USING THE JAN.6 “INSURRECTION HOAX” AS A DIVERSION FROM PRESIDENT BIDEN’S MASSIVE FAILURES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/rossi-how-dems-are-using-the-jan6-insurrection-hoax-as-a-diversion-from-president-bidens-massive-fai.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2022/01/12/covid-19-roundup-136/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democratic-run states, cities using a race-based system to distribute scarce COVID-19 treatments – Dave Boyer (COMMENT: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs who run your school district, municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America officially crow that they use government to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/9/democrat-run-states-cities-using-race-based-system/
— Liberals are lying to you while turning America upside down – Everett Piper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/9/liberals-are-lying-to-you-and-turning-america-upsi/

GOPUSA
— Joe Biden’s Racist First Year
https://www.gopusa.com/joe-bidens-racist-first-year/

BLAZE
— Woke lesson at public high school told students they’re privileged if they’re Christian, straight, or male. Now district reportedly is doing damage control. – DAVE URBANSKI
https://www.theblaze.com/news/woke-lesson-at-public-high-school-told-students-they-re-privileged-if-they-re-christian-straight-or-male-now-district-reportedly-is-doing-damage-control

NEW YORK POST
— Adams defends brother’s NYPD job, says he’ll protect against white supremacists – Sam Raskin
https://nypost.com/2022/01/09/mayor-adams-defends-giving-brother-top-nypd-job/

FOX NEWS
— Florida school bans teaching CRT, gender fluidity, and ‘mainstream narrative surrounding Covid’ The school also said the US is in an era of ‘unprecedented censorship’ – Michael Lee (COMMENT: What are the following doing to stop the aforesaid in your school district: a) Republican members of your school board, b) leaders of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations, c) your representative on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee, d) IRP leaders, and e) Republican elected and appointed officials in your municipality, township, county, and Illinois?)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-school-policy-bans-teaching-crt-gender-fluidity-and-mainstream-narrative-surrounding-covid
— Navy adding weeks to boot camp to include ‘extremism’ and sexual assault training. The military has reportedly been trying to root out what the Biden administration calls ‘extremism’ after the Jan. 6 riot. – Jon Brown (COMMENT: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. Democrats run the federal government. Those Democrats use such training to promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-veteran, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/navy-training-boot-camp-include-racism-and-sexual-assault-classes

AMERICAN THINKER
— Biden Administration institutionalizes medical racism nationwide – Peter Barry Chowka
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/biden_administration_institutionalizes_medical_racism_nationwide.html
— Desperate Democrats inch closer to their PATCO moment with Chicago’s teachers union – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/desperate_democrats_inch_closer_to_their_patco_moment_with_chicagos_teachers_union.html

TOWNHALL
— Pastor Corey Brooks Is No Rev. Al Sharpton. – Will Alexander
https://townhall.com/columnists/willalexander/2022/01/10/pastor-corey-brooks-is-no-rev-al-sharpton-n2601624

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Resident Assistants at Western Carolina University Say School Has Been ‘Hijacked by Wokeness’ “I took the job because I wanted to help people in their college experience, not be told that men and women don’t exist and that everyone has their own gender unicorn.” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/01/resident-assistants-at-western-carolina-university-say-school-has-been-hijacked-by-wokeness/
— NYT Reporter Can’t Handle The Truth About Media Imbalance In Covering J6 And Shoot-Up Of Republican Baseball Game – STACEY MATTHEWS
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/01/nyt-reporter-cant-handle-the-truth-about-media-imbalance-in-covering-j6-and-shoot-up-of-republican-baseball-game/amp/

EPOCH TIMES
— Former Border Commissioner: ‘We Have Lost Control of the Southwest Border’ – CHARLOTTE CUTHBERTSON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_morningbrief/former-border-commissioner-we-have-lost-control-of-the-southwest-border_4202179.html

THE HILL
— COMMENT: Democrats encourage those who are the following to vote for those candidates who promise to use government to give more preference to those who are the following: anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/588812-white-house-sees-clock-ticking-on-voting-rights-push

YAHOO NEWS
— Fox News host Laura Ingraham warned against Trump encouraging protests at state capitols ‘esp with weapons’ in newly disclosed text to Mark Meadows – Jake Lahutl
https://news.yahoo.com/fox-news-host-laura-ingraham-224956755.html

FORBES
— White People Who Reject Racism Can Teach Us A Lot About How To Create A More Inclusive Workplace And A More Enlightened Society – Susan Harmeling (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who are “Republican,” White, male, older, “Protestant,” and/or German American who have not been discriminated against because they are the aforesaid. I would focus on the aforesaid who serve as operatives or dupes for, glorify and praise, pander to, cover up the wrong doing of, and/or give money a) to “Republicans” who discriminate against Republicans to curry favor with Republican-haters, b) to Whites who discriminate against Whites to curry favor with White-haters, c) to older people who discriminate against older people to curry favor with those who hate older people, d) to “Protestants” who discriminate against Protestants to curry favor with Protestant-haters, and e) to German Americans who discriminate against German Americans to curry favor with German American-haters.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanharmeling/2022/01/09/white-people-who-reject-racism-can-teach-us-a-lot-about-how-to-create-a-more-inclusive-workplace-and-a-more-enlightened-society/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It is often hard for people who have experienced racism or oppression to convince those who haven’t of the pain and injustice of their plight. They need White allies, and much has been written about the effectiveness of having White advocates in the fight for equality and racial justice.)
— The AI Bill Of Rights: Protecting Americans From The Dangers Of Artificial Intelligence – Glenn Gow (COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, AI will be used to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/glenngow/2022/01/09/the-ai-bill-of-rights-protecting-americans-from-the-dangers-of-artificial-intelligence/?sh=34121a277173

KNOX FOCUS
— Why does the Left want Open Borders? – Dr. Harold A. Black
https://knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/why-does-the-left-want-open-borders/

CONVERSATION
— How extremists have used the COVID pandemic to further their own ends, often with chaotic results – Kristy Campion, Jamie Ferrill (COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, extremists will use the COVID pandemic to get rid of those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://theconversation.com/how-extremists-have-used-the-covid-pandemic-to-further-their-own-ends-often-with-chaotic-results-174400

NEWSWEEK
— Adam Kinzinger Accuses GOP of ‘Profiting on Populism,’ Says ‘Focus’ Is ‘Raising Money’ – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-accuses-gop-profiting-populism-says-focus-raising-money-1669047

ECONOMIC TIMES
— Elections right time to defeat hatred – Rahul Gandhi (COMMENT: I should write a book about hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who promote hatred against those who do not hate Trump. I would focus hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) who redrew precinct lines this year in Milton Township and DuPage County, b) who stopped DuPage Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks, and c) who promoted LGBTQ big time in downtown Wheaton in 2020.)
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/elections-right-time-to-defeat-hatred-rahul-gandhi/articleshow/88807359.cms