Tag: second

January 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— About 300K attend 2nd Women’s March Chicago, exceeding last year, organizers say – Diane Pathieu
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/about-300k-attend-2nd-womens-march-chicago-exceeding-last-year-organizers-say/2970801/
— Closed for business: Government shutdown shutters parks, landmarks – Danny Clemens
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/closed-for-business-shutdown-shutters-parks-landmarks/2971979/

 

NBC5
— 300K People Joined Women’s March in Chicago: Organizers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/More-Than-200K-Estimated-at-Womens-March-Chicago-Organizers-470286823.html
— Lisa Madigan: ‘This is What Democracy Looks Like’
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Lisa-Madigan-womens-march-speech-chicago-470291103.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Hundreds of thousands protest Trump at women’s marches
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/thousands-expected-at-illinois-womens-marches

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Organizers say 300K descend on downtown Chicago for Women’s March – Angie Leventis Lourgos and Ese Olumhense
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-womens-march-draws-thousands-012018-story.html
— Taxpayers, get ready to smooch Bezos’ behind – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-met-amazon-jeff-bezos-kass-0121-story.html
— Live blog: Latest updates, photos, video from the 2018 Women’s March Chicago
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-live-blog-womens-march-chicago-20180119-htmlstory.html
— As Trump’s first year in office ends, his support base has eroded and the opposition is energized – David Lauter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-one-year-anniversary-20180119-story.html
— Around the world — and near Trump’s home — women march in show of political force – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-womens-march-around-the-world-20180120-story.html
— Government shutdown begins on anniversary of Trump’s inauguration – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-federal-government-shutdown-20180120-story.html
— Trump plans gala at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday night, again renting a ballroom from himself – David A. Fahrenthold
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-mar-a-lago-gala-20180120-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Thousands flock downtown for Women’s March: ‘We have to keep standing up’
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/womens-march-chicago-protest-grant-park-rally-donald-trump/
— GOP, Democrats show no sign of retreat on shutdown’s first day – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gop-democrats-show-no-sign-of-retreat-on-shutdowns-first-day/
— Trump tweets about women’s marches as protesters gather across the country – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/trump-womens-march-chicago-washington-protest-tweet/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Suburbanites join the thousands at Women’s March Chicago – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180120/suburbanites-join-the-thousands-at-womens-march-chicago

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner goes after Madigan’s other job – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180120/statehouse-insider-rauner-goes-after-madigans-other-job
— Petty, Davidsmeyer both decry anti-Petty calls
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180120/petty-davidsmeyer-both-decry-anti-petty-calls

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Davis blames Dems for shutdown – Paul Wood
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-01-20/davis-blames-dems-shutdown.html

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— One year in, Trump inspires strong feelings in Macon County – ALLISON PETTY
http://herald-review.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/one-year-in-trump-inspires-strong-feelings-in-macon-county/article_986c4b7f-374a-5c67-b7d6-ccfd18da63fa.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Bost, Shimkus and Davis blame shutdown on Senate Dems; Durbin blames Trump
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article195763269.html

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Governor of Illinois race; following the money – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20180120/chuck-sweeny-governor-of-illinois-race-following-money

 

SOUTHERN
— Several hundred attend Women’s March in downtown Carbondale – DUSTIN DUNCAN
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/communities/carbondale/several-hundred-attend-women-s-march-in-downtown-carbondale/article_591afb9d-1667-59f3-a76f-db991aec4a92.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats, GOP try to dodge blame for shuttered government – AP
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/government-shutdown-begins-and-so-does-the-fingerpointing/927557598

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Still ‘Pretty Damn Mad’ Protesters Unite In Second Annual Women’s March – AMY HELD
http://nprillinois.org/post/still-pretty-damn-mad-protesters-unite-second-annual-womens-march#stream/0

 

WGLT
— Davis-LaHood Blame Durbin-Duckworth For Government Shutdown – CHARLIE SCHLENKER
http://wglt.org/post/davis-lahood-blame-durbin-duckworth-government-shutdown#stream/0

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Frustration spills out as St. Louis area lawmakers decry government shutdown – Chuck Raasch
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/davis-says-democrats-voted-for-shutdown-to-score-political-points/article_73d64074-2a6c-5009-a036-fbda28410ca8.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Dreamer’ shutdown halts E-Verify, a key illegal immigration enforcement tool – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/20/dreamer-shutdown-stops-key-illegal-immigration-enf/

 

GOPUSA
— Border wall models thwart US commandos in tests – AP
http://www.gopusa.com/border-wall-models-thwart-us-commandos-in-tests/

 

BREITBART
— Government Shutdown Forces Suspension of E-Verify Program – BOB PRICE
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/01/20/e-verify-closed-government-shutdown/
— Trump Can’t Negotiate, Says Media as Dems Crash Gov’t, OK Border Wall – NEIL MUNRO20
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/20/trump-cant-negotiate-says-media-democrats-crash-government-ok-border-wall/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— What happens when African-Americans become American-Africans? – Ed Straker
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/01/what_happens_when_africanamericans_become_americanafricans.html

 

THE HILL
— Former RNC chair Michael Steele: ‘This shutdown rests at the feet of the GOP’ – JOSH DELK
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/369917-former-rnc-chair-gop-could-have-avoided-shutdown

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Trump’s Decision To Keep Parks Open During Shutdown Puts Politics Before Safety Former Interior Department officials warn the move endangers both visitors and America’s priceless resources. – Chris D’Angelo
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/national-parks-trump-government-shutdown_us_5a61ea28e4b0125fd635df5a
— Government Shutdowns Are Actually Really Expensive Lost wages, canceled vacations, and dampened consumer confidence all make government shutdowns the ultimate own goal. – Dave Jamieson
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/government-shutdowns-are-actually-really-expensive_us_5a635df5e4b0e56300701436

 

REUTERS
— Women’s March protesters blast Trump as president touts gains – Ian Simpson
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-women/womens-march-protesters-blast-trump-as-president-touts-gains-idUSKBN1F90MO

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump, GOP leaders refusing Democratic demands as shutdown continues – Robert Costa, Paul Kane, Karoun Demirjian and Elise Viebeck
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/government-shuts-down-after-senate-bill-collapses-negotiations-fail/2018/01/20/dca0d7e0-fda6-11e7-8f66-2df0b94bb98a_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: McConnell schedules early Monday vote to reopen government Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced plans for a vote at 1 a.m. Monday on a bill to fund the government through Feb. 8. The move appeared designed to force Democrats to either agree to reopen the government without concessions on immigration and other issues, or to vote again for a government shutdown, which Republicans believe will hurt Democrats. The government shut down early Saturday morning after a four-week spending bill failed to gain enough votes to advance in the Senate.)

— Clad in pink and vowing to vote, activists around the globe flood streets for another Women’s March – Vera Haller, Mark Guarino and Brady Dennis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/01/20/clad-in-pink-activists-across-the-globe-take-to-the-streets-for-second-annual-womens-march/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— On first day of partial government shutdown, Democrats’ strategy poses some risks
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-shutdown-politics-20180120-story.html

 

NEWSWEEK
— Tens of Thousands Take to U.S. Streets for Women’s March
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/women-marches/2018/01/20/id/838350/
— Former RNC Chairman Steele: Republicans to Blame for Shutdown
https://www.newsmax.com/headline/michael-steele-government-shutdown-donald-trump-republicans/2018/01/20/id/838388/

January 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. Rauner plans to air entire Blagojevich-Pritzker wiretap – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-plans-to-air-entire-blagojevich-pritzker-wiretap/2963761/
— Latino Policy Forum held with gubernatorial candidates (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups promote divisive race-based politics: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/latino-policy-forum-held-with-gubernatorial-candidates/2961029/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trump marchers.
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/community-groups-march-in-support-of-immigrant-rights/2960189/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “US ‘moved backward in Trump era.”
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/human-rights-group-says-us-moved-backward-in-2017/2963166/

 

NBC5
— Rauner to Air Nearly 15-Minute Ad of Rival, Blagojevich on Wiretap The ads featuring billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker and Blagojevich are a highly unusual and expensive pre-emptive strike by Rauner, who’s considered the most vulnerable GOP governor seeking re-election – Mary Ann Ahern, Sara Burnett and John O’Connor
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/rauner-to-air-nearly-15-minute-ad-of-pritzker-blagojevich-on-wiretap-469972133.html
— As Chicago is Named a Finalist for Amazon HQ, Emanuel Has a Message for Other Cities in the Running Chicago is one of 20 cities to make the narrowed list of potential locations for Amazon’s second headquarters
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/As-Chicago-is-Named-a-Finalist-for-Amazon-HQ-Emanuel-Has-a-Message-for-Other-Cities-in-the-Running-469959553.html

 

CBS2
— Lawmaker, Advocates Launch Voter Registration Drive For Ex-Offenders – Mike Krauser (DIERSEN: What percent of criminals vote for Democrats?)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/01/18/ex-offenders-voter-registration-drive/

 

WLS AM
— Amazon HQ: Rauner zings Illinois’ high taxes – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/01/18/amazon-hq-rauner-zings-illinois-high-taxes/

 

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump Emanuel says “Threat To Charge Sanctuary City Mayors With Crimes Will Not Stand.” Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries and their citizens ahead of America and its citizens.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/01/18/rahm-emanuel-sancutary-city-threat/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker joins scary bogeymen Capone, Blago and Madigan – NEIL STEINBERG
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/steinberg-pritzker-joins-scary-bogeymen-capone-blago-and-madigan/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump Black lawmakers and other anti-Trump Democrats seek censure of Trump
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/shithole-donald-trump-censure-congressional-black-caucus/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— University of Illinois freezes in-state tuition for fourth year – Dawn Rhodes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-university-of-illinois-tuition-freeze-20180118-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Kane clerk says his office can handle Aurora elections for less money – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180118/kane-clerk-says-his-office-can-handle-aurora-elections-for-less-money
— Suburbs eye new Apple campus announced Wednesday – Kim Mikus
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20180117/suburbs-eye-new-apple-campus-announced-wednesday

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Emanuel, Rauner clash in wake of Amazon news – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180118/BLOGS02/180119885/emanuel-rauner-clash-in-wake-of-amazon-news

 

SPRINGFIELD SATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner to air extended ad of Pritzker, Blagojevich on wiretap – Sara Burnett
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180118/rauner-to-air-extended-ad-of-pritzker-blagojevich-on-wiretap
— Mendoza to keynote Women’s March Saturday in Springfield (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps work harder and harder and harder to make women more and more and more anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180118/mendoza-to-keynote-womens-march-saturday-in-springfield
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A news release said the events will bring together women and their allies in support of “equal rights, equal pay, reproductive justice, affordable healthcare, affordable childcare, racial justice, voting rights, freedom from violence, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights, fair wages, access for persons with disabilities, environmental protections, and other critical areas of focus.”)

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Wheaton Mayor Michael Gresk gives State of the City address
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2018/01/18/wheaton-mayor-michael-gresk-gives-state-of-the-city-address/dz0qjnh/

 

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2018/01/18/rauners-blago-ad-shows-fears-pritzker/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Rauner signs executive order targeting lawmaker conflicts of interest in property tax appeals – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the tremendous opposition that I encountered to get my home’s assessed valuation reduced during the 1980s and 1990s. Ultimately, the Property Tax Appeal Board ruled in my favor.)
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/rauner-signs-executive-order-targeting-lawmaker-conflicts-of-interest-in/article_221f558a-fc85-11e7-99bd-134c1f9a3880.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In order to fight high property taxes under the current system, Rauner said homeowners have to hire politically connected law firms, like the one where longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan works. “No one who sets tax policy, no one who has an influence to increase taxes on one hand should be in a position where they financially benefit from fighting about property taxes and try to get them reduced on the other hand,” Rauner said.)

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER CALLS FOR BILL TO BAN MADIGAN FROM APPEALING PROPERTY TAXES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/rauner-calls-for-bill-to-ban-madigan-from-appealing-property-taxes.html
— CHICAGO ALDERMAN TEES OFF ABOUT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ON TUCKER CARLSON
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/chicago-alderman-tees-off-about-illegal-immigrants-on-tucker-carlson.html
— NATIONAL CONSERVATIVE COMMENTATOR BILL WHITTLE ENDORSES JEANNE IVES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/national-conservative-commentator-bill-whittle-endorses-jeanne-ives.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: SOCIAL ENGINEERING: TRANSFERRING PARENTAL CONTROL OF CHILDREN TO TEACHERS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/thorneroneil-social-engineering-transferring-parental-control-of-children-to-teachers-.html
— THORNER: CHICAGO CELEBRATES LIFE IN SINGLE DIGIT TEMPS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/thorner-chicago-celebrates-life-in-single-digit-temps.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Mendoza wants emergency Deloitte contract review
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/18/mendoza-wants-emergency-deloitte-contract-review/

 

GOPUSA
— DOJ asks Supreme Court to overturn DACA program (DIERSEN: DACA encourages people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=37378

 

FOX NEWS
— ‘What a Loathsome Little Demagogue You Are’: Tucker Blasts Chicago Alderman Over Illegal Immigration
http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/01/17/tucker-carlson-rips-chicago-democrat-immigration-loathsome-little-demagogue
— ‘They Are Not Serving You’: Hannity Rips ‘Twisted’ Media After Trump’s Fake News Awards (DIERSEN: The mainstream media serves the Democrat Party, the Libertarian Party, and the Green Party.)
http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/01/17/donald-trump-announces-fake-news-awards

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Real Message of #Metoo: The Sexual Revolution Has Not Been Kind to Women – Real Message of #Metoo: The Sexual Revolution Has Not Been Kind to Women – Mona Charen
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/455522/me-too-women-against-sexual-revolution

 

THE HILL
— Trump administration creates new religious, moral protections for health workers – JESSIE HELLMANN
http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/369513-trump-admin-creates-new-religious-moral-protections-for-health-workers
— DACA is neither bipartisan nor in America’s interest – RJ HAUMAN
http://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/369539-daca-is-neither-bipartisan-nor-in-americas-interest

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Health Workers Who Oppose Abortion Get New Protections – Robert Pear (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/us/health-care-office-abortion-contraception.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump pushes back on chief of staff’s claims that border wall pledges are ‘uninformed’ – John Wagner, Josh Dawsey and Robert Costa
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-pushes-back-on-chief-of-staff-claims-that-border-wall-pledges-uninformed/2018/01/18/78960980-fc68-11e7-8f66-2df0b94bb98a_story.html

 

USA TODAY
— There are 3.5M DREAMers — and most may face a nightmare – Alan Gomez (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps shout at Dreamers and at everyone else that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/01/18/there-3-5-m-dreamers-and-most-may-face-nightmare/1042134001/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Illinois Governor to Air Ad of Rival, Blagojevich on Wiretap – AP
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-18/illinois-governor-to-air-ad-of-rival-blagojevich-on-wiretap
— No One Wants Your Used Clothes Anymore A once-virtuous cycle is breaking down. What now? – Adam Minter
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-01-15/no-one-wants-your-used-clothes-anymore

 

FORTUNE
— Apple and Google Are Rerouting Their Employee Buses as Attacks Resume – DAVID MEYER
http://fortune.com/2018/01/18/apple-google-bus-attacks/

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Buses carrying Apple and Google workers had their windows broken in a series of targeted highway attacks – Melia Robinson
http://www.businessinsider.com/photos-of-apple-google-charter-buses-attacked-on-highway-2018-1

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow over their success in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning Trump as being a racist.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/january_2018/is_trump_a_racist
— Americans Say Too Many Rely on Government Aid
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/general_lifestyle/january_2018/americans_say_too_many_rely_on_government_aid

January 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump: Why allow immigrants from ‘s***hole countries’? – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-why-allow-immigrants-from-s***hole-countries/2930875/
— Rauner and Pritzker spar in political attack ads before primary – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-and-pritzker-spar-in-political-attack-ads-before-primary/2930463

 

CBS2
— Gov. Rauner, J.B. Pritzker Run Attack Ads Against Each Other – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/01/11/governor-rauner-jb-pritzker-attack-ads/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump: Why allow immigrants from ‘s***hole countries?’ – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/lawmakers-reach-immigration-compromise

 

WGN TV
— Trump criticized protections for immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries, Washington Post reports
http://wgntv.com/2018/01/11/trump-criticized-protection-for-immigrations-from-shithole-countries-washington-post-reports/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Democrats assail Trump immigration comments as ‘vile,’ ‘racist’ – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-donald-trump-illinois-lawmakers-20180111-story.html
— Rauner campaign stops airing TV ad that featured Missouri governor who admitted affair – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-eric-greitens-20180111-story.html
— Group of senators reach bipartisan deal on ‘Dreamers,’ but White House says no deal yet – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-daca-dreamer-immigration-compromise-20180111-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sources: Trump asked why U.S. should allow immigrants from ‘shithole countries’ – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/report-trump-calls-haiti-el-salvador-african-nations-shithole-countries/
— Rauner campaign pulls ad featuring embattled Missouri governor – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-campaign-pulls-ad-featuring-embattled-missouri-governor/
— Prevailing wage is price city must pay for other reforms, mayoral aides say – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: What should the prevailing wage be for someone who a) 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, b) 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, c) passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on his first attempt, d) became a licensed CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant, and e) earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, an MBA from Loyola, and a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/prevailing-wage-is-price-city-must-pay-for-other-reforms-mayoral-aides-say/
— Missouri governor admits affair, denies taking nude photo for blackmail threat – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/missouri-gov-greitens-acknowledges-affair-denies-blackmail/
— Democrats’ shallow plan to signal #MeToo virtue – S. E. Cupp
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/cupp-democrats-shallow-plan-to-signal-metoo-virtue/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Kennedy criticizes Pritzker tax breaks, says Rauner sabotaged state government – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180111/kennedy-criticizes-pritzker-tax-breaks-says-rauner-sabotaged-state-government
— College of DuPage’s legal bill to fight Breuder lawsuit: $527,600 and climbing – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180111/college-of-dupages-legal-bill-to-fight-breuder-lawsuit-527600-and-climbing

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Emanuel’s not a racist, but his policies are: Chris Kennedy – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180111/BLOGS02/180119964/emanuels-not-a-racist-but-his-policies-are-chris-kennedy

 

WTTW
— School Funding Formula in Limbo After Rauner Veto – Nick Blumberg
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/01/11/school-funding-formula-limbo-after-rauner-veto

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Algonquin Township officials in conflict over hire of 23-year-old deputy highway commissioner – ED KOMENDA (DIERSEN: IRS hired me when I was 22 years old as a GS-7 (currently $45,703/year) Revenue Officer. I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU the year before,  I had worked for Firestone Stores as a Retail Sales Manager for 7 months, I had passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination, and I had worked part-time for the Post Office for almost 3 years.  My first 6 months with IRS was classroom and on-the-job training.)
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/01/09/algonquin-township-officials-in-conflict-over-hire-of-23-year-old-deputy-highway-commissioner/a4av45g/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The political insider has agreements in place to earn $63,000 a year working full time as the chief of staff at Township Supervisor Charles Lutzow’s office, making $32 an hour – and another deal working part time as deputy highway commissioner at the Algonquin Township Highway Department, where he makes $33 an hour. That’s about $4 more an hour than the road district’s highest paid employee, Randy Voss, who has worked for the highway department for 44 years and makes $29.14 an hour. Provenzano’s roles in two offices have raised questions among township officials and road district employees who contend that his hiring was the product of patronage and cronyism. “I don’t feel somebody who is 22 or 23 years old should be getting all of this control,” Trustee Melissa Victor said. “I feel he was a patronage hire.” Provenzano is the son of former McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano, who now works for U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, and the nephew of former Maine Township Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano. The fresh-faced Republican insider helped city of McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett win election as his campaign manager, and he even worked as a field director for Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign operations in McHenry County. Ryan Provenzano and his father helped Lutzow run his campaign for township supervisor. Lutzow denied that Ryan Provenzano was hired as a political favor.)

 

TIMES
— Illinois Capitol had its share of sexual misconduct missteps – AP
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/illinois-capitol-had-its-share-of-sexual-misconduct-missteps/article_3531cd19-55c8-5019-8604-22da069a26ac.html

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— New Sexual Misconduct Guidelines Still Leave Unanswered Questions – AP
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/new-sexual-misconduct-guidelines-still-leave-unanswered-quaestions#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— US diplomat visits Trump’s ancestral home in Germany
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/us-diplomat-visits-trumps-ancestral-home-in-germany/910484685
— US gives $2B to help homeless amid plans to cut housing aid – AP
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/us-gives-2b-to-help-homeless-amid-plans-to-cut-housing-aid/910793931

 

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— Darn, those glass houses: Illinois GOP knew about Rauner’s ties to Blagojevich
https://realgopillinois.com/2018/01/11/darn-glass-houses-illinois-gop-knew-rauners-ties-blagojevich/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO REPUBLICANS REJECT GOP GOVERNOR FOR RE-ELECTION; PICK CHALLENGER IVES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/chicago-republicans-rejects-endorsing-gop-governor-for-re-election-picks-challenger-ives.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: WILL MONEY-HUNGRY ILLINOIS LEGISLATORS IGNORE THE IMPACT OF LEGALIZING POT?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/thorneringold-will-money-hungry-illinois-legislators-ignore-the-impact-of-legalizing-pot.html
— NEW RAUNER AD FEATURES BLAGO AND PRITZKER ON FBI WIRETAP
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/rauner-ad-features-blago-and-pritzker-on-fbi-wiretap.html
— WEYERMULLER: IVES’ FUNDRAISER FEATURES CONSERVATIVE TALK SHOW HOST MIKE GALLAGHER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/weyermuller-attending-jeannie-ives-for-governor-event-with-mike-gallagher.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Chicago GOP follows its leader and endorses Ives
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/11/chicago-gop-follows-its-leader-and-endorses-ives/
— “Rauner was treated like a conquering hero”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/11/rauner-was-treated-like-a-conquering-hero/
— Rauner overcorrects on Rivian
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/11/rauner-overcorrects-on-rivian/
— Dems pounce on Greitens development
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/11/dems-pounce-on-greitens-development/

 

GOPUSA
— America becoming country where white men won’t dominate
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=36802

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— House Republicans Roll Out Immigration Bill Packed With Border Security and Immigration Reforms – Will Racke
http://dailysignal.com/2018/01/11/house-republicans-roll-out-daca-bill-packed-with-border-security-and-immigration-reforms/

 

TOWNHALL
— Pelosi: These Tax Reform Bonuses Are ‘Insignificant’ – Cortney O’Brien
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2018/01/11/pelosi-these-tax-reform-bonuses-are-insignificant-n2433236

 

BREITBART
— Leaked Memo: DACA Amnesty Is ‘Critical Component of Democratic Party’s Future Electoral Success’ – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/11/leaked-memo-daca-amnesty-is-critical-component-of-democratic-partys-future-electoral-success/
— Democrats Expand ‘Dreamer’ Amnesty Plan to Include Millions of Parents – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/11/democrats-extend-dreamer-amnesty-plan-include-millions-parents/

 

BLAZE
— Democrats are planning to protest during Trump’s State of the Union address. Here’s why. – Teri Webster
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/01/11/democrats-are-planning-to-protest-during-trumps-state-of-the-union-address-heres-why
— By 2040, Muslims are expected to become second-largest religious group in U.S.
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/01/11/by-2040-muslims-are-expected-to-become-second-largest-religious-group-in-u-s

 

POLITICO
— Missouri sex scandal burns Illinois governor – NATASHA KORECKI
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/11/eric-greitens-bruce-rauner-tv-ad-337027

 

CNN
— Trump decries immigrants from ‘shithole countries’ coming to US – Eli Watkins and Abby Phillip
http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/11/politics/immigrants-shithole-countries-trump/index.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Alarms Lawmakers With Disparaging Words for Haiti and Africa – Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Sheryl Gay Stolberg
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/11/us/politics/trump-shithole-countries.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— NAACP, ACLU protest Trump remark about Africa – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/the-latest-naacp-aclu-protest-trump-remark-about-africa/2018/01/11/2d5d7d8e-f73d-11e7-9af7-a50bc3300042_story.html
— Trump attacks protections for immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries – Josh Dawsey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-attacks-protections-for-immigrants-from-shithole-countries-in-oval-office-meeting/2018/01/11/bfc0725c-f711-11e7-91af-31ac729add94_story.html
— VERY SAD: Former RNC chief Michael Steele to Oprah: ‘Call me!’ – Emily Heil
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2018/01/11/former-rnc-chief-michael-steele-to-oprah-call-me/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump complains about allowing immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries – Lisa Mascaro
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-congress-dreamers-20180111-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Immigration Talks Muddled Amid Trump’s Vulgar Comments Trump uses term ‘shithole’ to describe countries of some would-be immigrants, according to two people briefed on meeting – Laura Meckler and Siobhan Hughes
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawmakers-look-to-sell-immigration-deal-to-a-skeptical-white-house-1515700909

 

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP RANTS ABOUT IMMIGRANTS FROM ‘SHITHOLE’ AFRICAN COUNTRIES, WANTS MORE PEOPLE FROM ‘COUNTRIES LIKE NORWAY’: REPORT – CARLOS BALLESTEROS
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-immigrants-shithole-countries-daca-778928

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— HUD awards $109 million to Illinois homeless programs
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/HUD-awards-109-million-to-Illinois-homeless-programs/61586.html

 

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 630 Frazier Court, Wheaton – $719,000
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/1_fs/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447889_zpid/

January 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois suspends tax break deal with Chicago tech company – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/technology/illinois-suspends-tax-break-deal-with-chicago-tech-company/2877197/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Bannon tries to make amends as aides defend Trump’s fitness
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/bannon-tries-to-make-amends-as-aides-defend-trumps-fitness

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump may be ‘pathological liar,’ Sen. Bernie Sanders says – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/bernie-sanders-donald-trump-pathological-liar/
— Trump aide, CIA head defend president’s fitness for office – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-book-fire-fury-mental-fitness-aides-defend/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers say “Let state ‘laboratories’ work out the rules for recreational pot.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/legalized-recreational-marijuana-jeff-sessions-crackdown/
— Steve Bannon trying to make amends – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steve-bannon-donald-trump-fire-fury-book/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois suspends second Outcome Health tax break deal – Ally Marotti
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-outcome-health-edge-tax-credit-20180105-story.html
— Bannon tries to make amends, praises Trump Jr. as ‘both a patriot and a good man’ – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-stephen-miller-jake-tapper-interview-20180107-story.html
— Metra tests high-tech backup braking system, wants full installation by 2019 – Mary Wisniewski
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/wisniewski/ct-met-metra-positive-train-control-getting-around-20180107-story.html
— Mixed signals on infrastructure plan emerge from Trump retreat – Josh Dawsey
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-infrastructure-plan-20180107-story.html

 

WSIL
— POLITICO: Illinois governor most-likely to lose re-election
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37209886/politico-illinois-governor-most-likely-to-lose-re-election

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Recovering Sen. Paul says political violence rising concern
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/recovering-sen-paul-says-political-violence-rising-concern/905265776

 

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— DuPage County Public Affairs Program Launched DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference made the announcement Friday. – Caitlin Ketel
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/dupage-county-public-affairs-program-launched

 

BREITBART
— Steve King Warns Trump: DACA Illegal Aliens Cannot Be Legalized ‘Without Sacrificing the Rule of Law’ – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/07/steve-king-warns-trump-daca-illegal-aliens-cannot-legalized-without-sacrificing-law/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Goes After ‘CNN Flunky’ Jake Tapper After Stephen Miller Interview – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2018/01/07/trump-goes-after-cnn-flunky-jake-tapper-after-stephen-miller-interview/

 

THE HILL
— DOJ’s pot memo creates big decision for U.S. attorneys – LYDIA WHEELER (DIERSEN: What do the U.S. attorneys in Illinois have to say about this?)
http://thehill.com/regulation/administration/367695-dojs-pot-memo-creates-big-decision-for-us-attorneys

 

WASHINGTON POST
— In next round of budget talks, ‘dreamers’ are set to dominate – Ed O’Keefe, Mike DeBonis and Erica Werner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-next-round-of-budget-talks-dreamers-are-set-to-dominate/2018/01/07/1ccb2900-f25e-11e7-b3bf-ab90a706e175_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The ‘stable genius’ isn’t even functioning as president.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2018/01/06/the-stable-genius-isnt-even-functioning-as-president/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Bannon Apologizes for Role in Book Critical of White House Former strategist says his support for Trump and his agenda is ‘unwavering’ – Harriet Torry and Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bannon-apologizes-for-role-in-book-critical-of-white-house-1515349254

 

CRAIN’S CLEVELAND BUSINESS
— Winding career paths can call for tough moves – Elizabeth McIntyre (DIERSEN: What tough career moves have you made? In 1997, when I was 49 years old, I succumbed to my Democrat GAO superiors’ extreme pressure/threats and took their early retirement “offer.” In 1988, I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. In 1980, I agreed to take a $19,203 (26%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO. In 1971, I accepted IRS’s job offer. In 1971, I accepted Oldsmobile’s job offer. In 1970, I accepted Firestone Store’s job offer. In 1966, I accepted the Post Office’s job offer.)
http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20180107/blogs17/147556/winding-career-paths-can-call-tough-moves

January 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 328 Cook County employees laid off due to budget cuts, officials say – Leah Hope
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/328-cook-county-employees-laid-off-due-to-budget-cuts-officials-say/2867105/

 

NBC5
— Kennedy, Emanuel Exchange Barbs Over Plans for Chicago – James Neveau
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chris-kennedy-rahm-emanuel-exchange-barbs-over-plans-for-chicago-468178373.html
— Durbin Challenges Rauner to Act After Veterans’ Home Visit
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/dick-durbin-visits-quincy-veterans-home-after-legionnaires-controversy-468156673.html

 

CBS2
— Rauner Gets Mixed Reviews While Staying At Veterans Home – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/01/05/rauner-gets-mixed-reviews-for-staying-at-veterans-home/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois suspends second Outcome Health tax break deal – Ally Marotti
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-outcome-health-edge-tax-credit-20180105-story.html
— How to reinvent Illinois higher ed (and reduce the brain drain) – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-college-siu-rauner-20180103-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot promoters say: “Congress, let the states set marijuana policy.” If you promote pot, you promote destruction.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-sessions-marijuana-laws-20180105-story.html
— Like a good neighbor: Illinois sees record loss of people to nearby states – Austin Berg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-berg-column-st-0107-20180105-story.html
— Durbin pulls back on call to close Quincy veterans home hounded by deadly water problems – Rick Pearson, John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-dick-durbin-bruce-rauner-veterans-20180105-story.html
— Chicagoans scramble to find copies of highly anticipated new book on Trump presidency – Leonor Vivanco-Prengaman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-trump-book-search-20180105-story.html
— Emanuel responds to Kennedy accusations: ‘Where are the solutions?’ – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-chris-kennedy-black-population-drop-20180105-story.html
— Or they could just lower the taxes … Nah. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tax-salt-state-deduction020180103-story.html
— OUTSTANDING: Team Trump pushes back the clock on legal pot – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-jeff-sessions-pot-marijuana-laws-0107-20180105-story.html
— Make no little failures, Chicago – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-failure-museum-for-chicago-20180105-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Emanuel fires back at Kennedy for suggesting plot to ‘whiten’ Chicago – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/emanuel-fires-back-at-kennedy-for-suggesting-plot-to-whiten-chicago/
— Kennedy’s ‘hard slap’ prompts howls, but may be what he needs to win – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/miller-kennedys-hard-slap-prompts-howls-but-may-be-what-he-needs-to-win/
— Trump-Bannon feud lays bare new fissure in fractious GOP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-bannon-feud-lays-bare-new-fissure-in-fractious-gop/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: The growing Chicago gap between white ‘haves’ and black ‘have nots’ – Laura Washington
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/washington-the-growing-chicago-gap-between-white-haves-and-black-have-nots/
— Durbin rips Trump for ‘hardline anti-immigrant demands’ in Dreamer negotiations – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with citizens of foreign countries against citizens of America.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/durbin-rips-trump-for-hardline-anti-immigrant-demands-in-dreamer-negotiations/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Kane County Assessor: No guaranteee your tax prepayment will benefit you – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180105/kane-county-assessor-no-guaranteee-your-tax-prepayment-will-benefit-you
— ‘Fire and Fury’ book released, blowing open GOP feud – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180105/fire-and-fury-book-released-blowing-open-gop-feud
— Federal pot policy change sparks confusion, crackdown fears – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180105/news/301059971/

 

WLS AM
— Emanuel responds to Chris Kennedy’s attacks – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/01/05/emanuel-responds-to-chris-kennedys-attacks/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Federal tax revamp could force changes in Illinois law – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180105/BLOGS02/180109949/federal-tax-revamp-could-force-changes-in-illinois-law

 

BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN
— Ives, Marter to meet voters Sunday at Prouty Building Sunday, January 7
http://www.bcrnews.com/lists/2018/01/03/5722cef6ac6e41dd9536a2713b721c74/index.xml

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Wheaton planners continue to review plans for residential drug treatment center Next hearing set for Jan. 9 – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2018/01/05/wheaton-planners-continue-to-review-plans-for-residential-drug-treatment-center/a2ipxpv/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, who previously served on the Wheaton City Council, has come out in support of the project. She recently toured the Haymarket facility in Chicago. “This residential and outpatient substance abuse facility has been on the front lines of addiction and treatment since 1975,” Sanguinetti said in a letter to the City Council. “I was impressed by their work and consider them a strong ally in the ongoing fight against the opioid epidemic.”)

 

WJBD RADIO
— Video Gaming Terminals Broke Into at Farina While Attempt at Salem Fails
http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2018/01/05/video-gaming-terminals-broke-into-at-farina-while-attempt-at-salem-fails

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives sees latest out-migration numbers as just tip of iceberg – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511304582-ives-sees-latest-out-migration-numbers-as-just-tip-of-iceberg
— Kinzler has plan to stop the Illinois exodus – Chandra Lye
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511303211-kinzler-has-plan-to-stop-the-illinois-exodus

 

IVES FOR GOVERNOR
— Is It Rauner’s $17 Billion Lobbyist Who’s in Charge? “Rather than shaking up Springfield and turning around Illinois, Gov. Rauner has allowed Springfield insiders to shake down Illinois families while he turned away from the fight.”
http://mailchi.mp/7d28c3590b0c/is-it-rauners-17-billion-lobbyist-whos-in-charge

 

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— 2017: Rauner’s Crummy New Year – Video Review
https://realgopillinois.com/2018/01/05/2017-rauners-crummy-new-year-video-review/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER FROM QUINCY VETERANS’ HOME: CARE IS “IMPRESSIVE, CARING, FULL OF HONOR”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/rauner-from-quincy-veterans-home-care-is-impressive-caring-full-of-honor.html
— MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO LEADER: ILLINOIS’ NEW ABORTION LAW IS “HEINOUS VIOLATION OF OUR CONSCIENCES”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/march-for-life-chicago-leader-illinois-new-abortion-law-is-heinous-violation-of-our-consciences.html
— THORNER: MOORE’S US SENATE DEFEAT IGNITES BATTLE OVER 2018 GOP PARTY CONTROL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/thorner-moores-us-senate-defeat-ignites-battle-over-2018-gop-party-control.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Bustos says she agrees with Rauner about “Paul Ryan’s tax scam”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/05/bustos-says-she-agrees-with-rauner-about-paul-ryan%E2%80%99s-tax-scam/
— If the federal ban is killed off, should Illinois legalize sports betting? (DIERSEN: No)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/05/question-of-the-day-2601/
— Rauner issues statement about his stay in Quincy
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/05/rauner-issues-statement-about-his-stay-in-quincy/
— Kennedy campaign responds *** Emanuel fires back at Kennedy
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/05/emanuel-fires-back-at-kennedy/
— Tribune editorial board claims Kennedy is hallucinating
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/05/tribune-editorial-board-claims-kennedy-is-hallucinating/
— ILGOP responds *** Rate Pritzker’s two new TV ads
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/05/rate-pritzkers-two-new-tv-ads/

 

GOPUSA
— Study: Many DACA illegals have limited or no English skills
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=36492
— Millennials, Gen Z depressed and sad
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=36540

 

BREITBART
— President Trump’s Poll Numbers Boom with the Economy – JOHN NOLTE5
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/05/president-trumps-poll-numbers-boom-economy/

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump: Fake News Media ‘Barely Mentions’ Market Records, Booming Business
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/economy/trump-economy-fake-news/2018/01/05/id/835449/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Climate-Change Policies Can Be Punishing for the Poor America should learn from Europe’s failure to protect the needy while reducing carbon emissions. – Bjorn Lomborg
https://www.wsj.com/articles/climate-change-policies-can-be-punishing-for-the-poor-1515110743

 

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
— No good deed goes unpunished – Bill Kirby (DIERSEN: Since 2000, I have tried to help campaigns by telling them about negative rumors that I have heard. But all too often, those campaigns then charge me with spreading those rumors.)
http://chronicle.augusta.com/columnists/news/2017-12-28/kirby-no-good-deed-goes-unpunished

January 1 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Police: 650 murdered in Chicago in 2017, down 15 percent from previous year – Jessica D’Onofrio
http://abc7chicago.com/police-650-murdered-in-chicago-in-2017/2846873/
— Police: 1 dead, 23 wounded in New Year’s weekend shootings across Chicago
http://abc7chicago.com/police-1-dead-23-wounded-in-new-years-weekend-shootings-across-chicago/2847078/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: 1 in 10 youths has been homeless over the past year, survey finds – Moriah Balingit
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-homeless-youths-survey-20171231-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Transportation experts’ predictions for 2018 in Chicago, suburbs – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171231/transportation-experts-predictions-for-2018-in-chicago-suburbs

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Priorities for 2018 include improving fiscal, economic conditions in Illinois – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20171231/our-view-priorities-for-2018-include-improving-fiscal-economic-conditions-in-illinois

 

PEKIN TIMES
— State Rep. Mike Unes bucks governor and wins, for now – Chris Kaergard and Nick Vlahos
http://www.pekintimes.com/news/20171231/word-on-street-state-rep-mike-unes-bucks-governor-and-wins-for-now

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump welcomes new year with a lavish party at private club – AP
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-welcomes-new-year-with-a-lavish-party-at-private-club/894300665

 

BLAZE
— Federal judge: School districts can’t force football players to stand for the national anthem – Leon Wolf
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/12/31/federal-judge-school-districts-cant-force-football-players-to-stand-for-the-national-anthem

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— TRUMP LAYS DOWN IMMIGRATION CHALLENGE TO DEMS Demands wall, end to chain migration in exchange for DACA
http://www.wnd.com/2017/12/trump-lays-down-immigration-challenge-to-dems/

 

THE HILL
— GOP establishment using Trump for its own ends – JUAN WILLIAMS
http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/366933-juan-williams-gop-establishment-using-trump-for-its-own-ends
— U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.): ‘We’re not talking about taking away benefits from those who deserve those benefits’ – JULIA MANCHESTER (DIERSEN: What federal “benefits” do you get? Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint my Civil Service Retirement System pension, my federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidies, and my Social Security as being “benefits” that I do not “deserve.” In my defense, I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years and I paid Social Security taxes for 10 years. I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/366919-republican-were-not-talking-about-taking-away-benefits-from-those-who-deserve
— With Franken’s fall, the ‘Trump effect’ could turn Minnesota red — if Republicans embrace him – JOHN GILMORE (DIERSEN: What if the Democrats got Duckworth and/or Durbin to resign? Illinois “Establishment Republicans” got U.S. Senator Peter Fitzgerald to not seek a second term in 2004. That directly resulted in a) Obama being elected U.S. Senator in 2004, b) Obama being elected U.S. President in 2008, and c) Obama being reelected U.S. President in 2012. “Establishment Republicans” are really Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs.)
http://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/366897-with-frankens-fall-the-trump-effect-could-turn-minnesota-red-if-republicans

 

NBC NEWS
— Millennials don’t like Trump. Here’s how they say he could win them over. – ALI VITALI (DIERSEN: To win over millennials, anti-Trumps want Trump a) to punish those who itemize their deductions and b) to promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, and even worse things.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/millennials-don-t-trump-here-s-how-they-say-he-n832961

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Democrats in High-Tax States Plot to Blunt Impact of New Tax Law – Ben Casselman (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republicans who give ammunition to Democrats? Of course, Democrats will do everything that they can to turn those who itemize their deductions against Republicans. Democrats will focus on turning those who pay high real estate taxes against Republicans. But wait, Democrats promote high real estate taxes.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/31/business/high-tax-states-law.html
— How Do You Vote? 50 Million Google Images Give a Clue – Steve Lohr (DIERSEN: The cars that you own say more about you than anything that you can say about yourself. My daily diver is a 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS that I bought from my aunt in 2010. Other cars that I own are: 1972 Chevy Corvette, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, and 2016 Ford Mustang. Previously, I bought a 1958 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy Impala SS, 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, 1968 Oldsmobile 442, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, 1969 Dodge Charger SE, 1974 Dodge Dart, 1978 Chevy Chevette, 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/31/technology/google-images-voters.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Stanford car project generated a host of intriguing connections, not so much startling revelations. In the most recent paper, and one published earlier in the year by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, these were among the predictive correlations: The system was able to accurately predict income, race, education and voting patterns at the ZIP code and precinct level in cities across the country. Car attributes (including miles-per-gallon ratings) found that the greenest city in America is Burlington, Vt., while Casper, Wyo., has the largest per-capita carbon footprint. Chicago is the city with the highest level of income segregation, with large clusters of expensive and cheap cars in different neighborhoods; Jacksonville, Fla., is the least segregated by income. New York is the city with the most expensive cars. El Paso has the highest percentage of Hummers. San Francisco has the highest percentage of foreign cars.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Killers love those who want to end the death penalty.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/31/opinion/capital-punishment-death-penalty.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Partisans, Wielding Money, Begin Seeking to Exploit Harassment Claims – Kenneth P. Vogel (DIERSEN: In your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America, how much money are anti-Trumps offering women to charge Trump supports with sexual harassment? Ever-increasingly, under the anti-Trumps, the more of the following that you are, the more that you are presumed to be a sexual harasser: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/31/us/politics/sexual-harassment-politics-partisanship.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: California Inc.: Recreational pot coming soon to a shop near you – David Lazarus
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-calinc-01012018-story.html
— Remember, much of what Trump does can be undone – Scott Lemieux (DIERSEN: To get elected, Democrats will promise to remove all restrictions on itemized deductions? Democrats will stress that itemized deductions help low and middle income taxpayers far more than they help upper income taxpayers. Will the Democrats stress how itemizing deductions helped Dave Diersen 1972-1977 and helped him and his wife since they got married in 1978?)
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-lemieux-trump-endurance-20180101-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Mike Pence Amasses a War Chest for the Midterm Elections Some strategists say vice president can campaign successfully in places where GOP candidates might be wary of sharing a stage with Trump – Peter Nicholas
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mike-pence-likely-to-assist-republicans-in-midterm-elections-1514543402

 

USA TODAY
— Republican tax law is not a win. Take it from me, the backlash is coming. You can’t sell something people don’t like. I would know; I had a front-row seat for the Obamacare-fueled GOP wave in 2010. The parallels are striking. – Shripal Shah
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/12/28/republican-tax-law-not-win-2018-backlash-coming-shripal-shah-column/982307001/

 

NATIONAL MEMO
— 6 Big Victories For Feminism In 2017, Despite Donald Trump And Other Toxic Men – Liz Posner (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trump women talk and act like they not only want to get rid of heterosexual men, ever-increasingly they talk and act like they want to turn all women into lesbians.)
https://www.nationalmemo.com/6-big-victories-feminism-2017-despite-donald-trump-toxic-men/

December 25 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With opioid suit, Lake County State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim takes jab at Abbott Labs – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-opioid-lawsuit-st-1226-20171225-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm’s 2017: Embarrassments, accomplishments — and a few lucky breaks – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/rahms-2017-embarrassments-accomplishments-and-a-few-lucky-breaks/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Nonprofits worry tax changes will curb donations in 2018 – Elena Ferrarin
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171225/nonprofits-worry-tax-changes-will-curb-donations-in-2018

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Rays of hope are emerging: Small gains made locally in war on heroin Small gains made in war on heroin – Steve Horrell
http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/114878/rays-of-hope-are-emerging-small-gains-made-locally-in-war-on-heroin

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Corrections watchdog: More needs to be done for criminal justice reform – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/justice/corrections-watchdog-more-needs-to-be-done-for-criminal-justice/article_071f11dc-e694-11e7-8d19-cff75c4244f0.html

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHRISTMAS WISH LIST: 12 GIFTS FOR ILLINOIS TAXPAYERS IN 2018 – Vincent Caruso
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/christmas-wish-list-12-gifts-for-illinois-taxpayers-in-2018/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Not-so-beautiful Dreamers: The reality behind the media airbrushing – Hans A. von Spakovsky
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/25/daca-demographics-show-less-ideal-dreamers-media-i/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— KARL ROVE AND THE DESPICABLE GOP ELITE Mychal Massie rips RNC for using the people’s money to undermine Trump
http://www.wnd.com/2017/12/karl-rove-and-the-despicable-gop-elite/

 

GOPUSA
— Jeff Flake: Some GOP rallies look like ‘spasms of a dying party’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=35913

 

FOX BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Big labor sees growth potential in California pot workers – SCOTT SMITH
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/12/25/big-labor-sees-growth-potential-in-california-pot-workers.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump: People ‘Proud’ to Say ‘Merry Christmas Again’ – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/trump-merry-christmas-tweet/2017/12/25/id/833606/

 

POLITICO
— The top 10 House races to watch in 2018 Key districts around the country that will define next year’s battle for control of the House. – ELENA SCHNEIDER (DIERSEN: Social progressives want Roskam to pander to them. What do you say to those who advise Roskam to pander to social progressives? To be “socially progressive” is to promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, pot, gambling, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, and even worse things.)
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/25/house-races-2018-midterms-republicans-democrats-316207
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois’ 6th District: Revenge of the suburbs GOP Rep. Peter Roskam won reelection handily in 2016, but his Chicagoland district saw a big shift, with President Donald Trump losing it by 7 points after Mitt Romney carried the seat by 8 points in 2012. And since Trump took office, elections in Virginia, New Jersey and a handful of congressional special elections around the country have seen local candidates fall to or even below Trump’s levels in the suburbs. That’s a big warning sign for Roskam and other Republicans in suburbs of New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Kansas City and more heading into 2018. Democrats have to wade through a crowded primary before they face Roskam. Kelly Mazeski, who picked up an EMILY’s List endorsement and raised the most money last quarter, is leading the pack, though anything can happen in a field of seven candidates. But even a bruised Democratic opponent may not stem the tide against Roskam and other suburban congressmen. “Increasingly socially progressive, suburban voters have been drifting away from the GOP for years,” said Ian Russell, former Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee deputy executive director. “Trump dramatically accelerated this movement, and the tax bill will only further alienate them.”)

 

NEWSWEEK
— WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION THINKS VIDEO GAMES ARE CAUSING A MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER – MELISSA MATTHEWS
http://www.newsweek.com/world-health-organization-thinks-video-games-are-causing-mental-health-758555

 

MOTLEY FOOL
— You’ll Lose Some of Your Retirement Income to the IRS — Here’s How Much When you draw up your retirement budget, don’t forget about tax expenses — or you could end up with far less income than you expect. – Wendy Connick
https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/12/25/youll-lose-some-of-your-retirement-income-to-the-i.aspx

December 21 Evening Edition

NBC5
— 5 Counties File Suit Against Pharmaceuticals Over Opioid Crisis – Ash-Har Quraishi
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-counties-file-lawsuit-against-pharmaceuticals-over-opioid-crisis-465782123.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 4 reasons why Rauner says things will be different next time, honest – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-rauner-unions-campaign-1222-20171221-story.html
— Ford CEO apologizes for harassment cases at Chicago plant – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-ford-harassment-chicago-plant-20171221-story.html
— Chicago police say Facebook did not cooperate in drug and gun-running probe – Peter Nickeas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-facebook-drugs-guns-20171221-story.html
— 5 suburban counties suing drug companies over opioid epidemic – Ted Gregory
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-met-suburban-counties-sue-opioid-makers-20171221-story.html
— Legislature’s new watchdog to keep looking into 10 cases, drops 17 others – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-watchdog-update-20171221-story.html
— Dorothy Brown’s 17 years of broken promises – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-dorothy-brown-clerk-delay-20171220-story.html
— Pritzker has a Berrios problem, and he won’t touch it – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-met-pritzker-berrios-kass-1222-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— New legislative inspector to look into 10 ethics cases – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/new-legislative-inspector-to-look-into-10-ethics-cases/
— Year of the Woman? Apparently not in county politics – Mary Mitchell
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-year-of-the-woman-apparently-not-in-county-politics/
— Fact check: Trump’s ‘middle-class miracle’ favors wealthy – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/fact-check-trumps-middle-class-miracle-favors-wealthy/
— Dozens arrested after sting of Facebook groups selling guns, drugs – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/dozens-caught-in-sting-of-facebook-groups-selling-guns-drugs/
— Trump’s phony postcard tax return – Jacob Sullum
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/sullum-trumps-phony-postcard-tax-return/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban counties sue opioid drug manufacturers over overdose deaths – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171221/suburban-counties-sue-opioid-drug-manufacturers-over-overdose-deaths
— Facebook changing how it identifies ‘fake news’ stories – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171221/facebook-changing-how-it-identifies-fake-news-stories
— District 94 teachers vote ‘no confidence’ in school board president Gary Saake – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171221/district-94-teachers-vote-no-confidence-in-school-board-president
— How to prepay property taxes in the suburbs
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171221/how-to-prepay-property-taxes-in-the-suburbs

 

WGN RADIO
— Rep. Peter Roskam on the GOP tax bill – MARY SANDBERG BOYLE
http://wgnradio.com/2017/12/21/rep-peter-roskam-on-the-gop-tax-bill/
— The Business of Campaigning – IL’s Gubernatorial Race – BENNETT WAKENIGHT
http://wgnradio.com/2017/12/20/the-opening-bell-12-20-17-the-business-of-campaigning-ils-gubernatorial-race/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Counties sue drug companies over opioids – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171221/NEWS03/171229965/counties-sue-drug-companies-over-opioids
— The rush is on—to pay taxes before cap kicks in – STEVEN R. STRAHLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171221/NEWS02/171229977/the-rush-is-on-to-pay-taxes-before-cap-kicks-in

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Rep. David McSweeney opposes Rep. Steve Reick’s consolidation bill requiring cost study – ED KOMENDA
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/12/21/rep-david-mcsweeney-opposes-rep-steve-reicks-consolidation-bill-requiring-cost-study/anoji4a/

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Rauner: No one will buy Normal auto plant (it’s already been sold and re-opened) – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20171221/rauner-no-one-will-buy-normal-auto-plant-its-already-been-sold-and-re-opened

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Governor candidates should follow Ives’ lead – Scott Reeder
http://www.thetelegraph.com/opinion/114713/reeder-governor-candidates-should-follow-ives-lead

 

BELLEVIEW NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Here’s why some candidates may be kept off the 2018 ballot – JOSEPH BUSTOS
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article191119469.html

 

WMAY
— Rauner Thinks GOP Tax Overhaul Bill Could Have Been Better
http://www.wmay.com/2017/12/21/rauner-thinks-gop-tax-overhaul-bill-could-have-been-better/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— GOP Circular firing squad holiday battles
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/21/circular-firing-squad-holiday-battles/
— Lipinski to speak at annual March for Life in midst of Democratic primary
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/21/lipinski-to-speak-at-annual-march-for-life-in-midst-of-democratic-primary/
— Legislative Inspector General finds 10 of 27 backlogged complaints “warrant further consideration”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/21/legislative-inspector-general-finds-10-of-27-backlogged-complaints-warrant-further-consideration/
— Sun-Times wants Rauner apology to WBEZ (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Main Stream Media (MSM) a) promotes news that it can spin to promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green party platforms and b) downplays if not censures news that shows the Republican Party platform is the way to go. Ever-increasingly, the MSM publishes editorials that are unethically made to look like news articles.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/21/sun-times-wants-rauner-apology-to-wbez/
— Accelerated population loss could mean Illinois loses two congressional seats
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/21/accelerated-population-loss-could-mean-illinois-loses-two-congressional-seats/

 

GOPUSA
— University of Michigan training session devoted to ‘unpacking Whiteness’ (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Whites make it clear that they want to manipulate/dominate Whites if not get rid of Whites.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=35614
— ‘Dreamers’ say Democrats have broken promises to protect them (DIERSEN: What are your demographics? Which organizations, companies, governments, and countries have promised to protect you and protect those who share your demographics?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=35755

 

DAILY CALLER
— Illegal Immigrants Stage Second DACA Protest At US Capitol After Release From Jail – Will Racke
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/21/illegal-immigrants-stage-second-daca-protest-at-us-capitol-after-release-from-jail/

 

CBS NEWS
— Top 6 ways the GOP tax bill affects average Americans – LARRY LIGHT (DIERSEN: Government should encourage homeownership.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/6-biggest-tax-changes-for-average-americans/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: State and local tax deductions are reduced. Dwellers in blue-leaning states on the coasts have long benefited from being able to write off their high state income taxes, as well as their hefty local property taxes. But the new bill lets them deduct these only up to $10,000 per year. Currently, nearly half of US homes are worth itemizing — but under the legislation, that would shrink to 14 percent because of the lost tax breaks, a study by real estate company Zillow said.)

 

CNN
— Despite Haley threat, UN votes to condemn Trump’s Jerusalem decision – Nicole Gaouette
http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/21/politics/haley-un-jerusalem/index.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— 10 reasons Democrats think the tax bill will be a political loser for Trump’s GOP in the midterms – James Hohmann
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2017/12/21/daily-202-10-reasons-democrats-think-the-tax-bill-will-be-a-political-loser-for-trump-s-gop-in-the-midterms/5a3b0db430fb0469e883fd41/
— Forget what they say — House Democrats are readying for impeachment – Paul Kane
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/forget-what-they-say–house-democrats-are-readying-for-impeachment/2017/12/20/c9ad6548-e5c5-11e7-833f-155031558ff4_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.N. Vote Rebukes U.S. for Jerusalem Move General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution despite Trump’s threats of consequences – Farnaz Fassihi
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-n-vote-rebukes-u-s-for-jerusalem-move-1513878035

December 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rauner defends state handling of fatal Legionnaires outbreak at veterans’ home – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/health/rauner-defends-state-handling-of-fatal-legionnaires-outbreak-at-veterans-home/2805149/
— Trump celebrates after Congress wraps up massive tax package – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-celebrates-after-congress-wraps-up-massive-tax-package/2802688/

 

NBC5
— Wheaton, Palatine Ranked Among Safest Cities in Illinois
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wheaton-palatine-named-safest-cities-to-live-in-illinois-465506123.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For families looking to raise families, certain communities stand out for a variety of reasons, and a new ranking has revealed the safest city in the state. According to security company SafeHome, Wheaton is the safest city in the state. The ranking cites the city’s dramatic decrease in violent crime, which is down 17.8 percent in 2017, and their strong citizen-to-police officer ratio as the factors that pushed it to the top of the list. Narrowly finishing behind Wheaton is Palatine, which also saw drops in both violent crime and property crime. Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, and Mount Prospect rounded out the top five, according to the company. Naperville, recently ranked the second-best city in America to live by Niche, finished in seventh place among the safest cities in America. The security company used a variety of criteria to come up with its rankings, which took cities of 50,000 or more people and evaluated them on statistics such as violent crime rate, property crime rate, and other data made available by the FBI and the Census Bureau. While smaller cities tend to rank highly on the list, some of Illinois’ biggest cities made the cut as well. Champaign, home to the University of Illinois, ranked in the 22nd spot, and Chicago itself, despite making national headlines for gun violence, was ranked as the 23rd-safest city in the state according to SafeHome.)
— GOP Tax Bill Could Be a Windfall for Dozens of Lawmakers Only two Republicans found to have sizable real estate holdings voted against the bill
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Tax-Bill-Loophole-Windfall-Lawmakers-465480623.html

 

CBS2
— Rauner: State Is Taking Action For Deaths At Quincy Veteran’s Home – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/20/veterans-home-quincy-legionnaires/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois loses population, drops to 6th-largest state – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/illinois-loses-population-drops-to-6th-largest-state

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner: Federal tax changes help tax-cut agenda – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: Are you a homeowner in a “traditionally Republican-leaning suburban (area) with high property tax bills?” Will Republicans making you pay more federal income tax inspire you to help Rauner fight Democrats for lower property tax bills and for lower state income taxes? According to the Democrats, if you itemize your deductions, and especially if you pay more than $10,000 a year in property and income taxes, you are undeservedly filthy rich and you can easily afford to pay more federal income tax.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-federal-tax-bill-20171220-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner said Wednesday that federal tax code changes limiting how much in state and local taxes Illinoisans can deduct could give a boost to his call for freezing property taxes and rolling back a state income tax hike. Under the measure sent to Trump, federal income taxpayers will see a larger standard deduction. But taxpayers used to itemizing their deductions will see a $10,000 limit on the deductibility of state income taxes and local property taxes. Previously, there were no limits on state and local tax deductibility. Supporters of capping the tax deduction contended it amounted to a federal subsidy for high-tax states. Opponents noted most of the high-tax states pay more in federal taxes than they receive back in federal benefits and are largely Democratic-leaning states, such as Illinois. Prior to the legislation’s passage, Rauner had declined to publicly weigh in on the effects of changing the state and local tax deduction on Illinois residents, though it could have negative effects on homeowners in traditionally Republican-leaning suburban areas with high property tax bills. “The simple fact is for states that are high-tax, high-spending states, it makes it more difficult… For states like Illinois and others, it makes it more difficult,” Rauner said. “It makes it all the more important that we make the type of changes that…I’ve been recommending from day one. That we bring down our property taxes, that we work down the income tax hike that Speaker (Michael) Madigan forced through last (July),” he said. “It makes it all the more essential that we in Illinois make those changes.” Rauner has called for freezing local property taxes and making it easier for residents to put on the ballot referendum questions that would lower real estate taxes. In addition, Rauner has called for a rollback of the income tax hike Democratic and some Republican lawmakers enacted over his veto to end the state’s historic budget stalemate.)
— Rauner won’t say if he has moral responsibility for Quincy veterans’ illnesses, deaths – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-quincy-veterans-home-legionnaires-20171220-story.html
— Elgin faith leaders call out U46 school board member for critique of religion assignment – Rafael Guerrero
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-elgin-faith-leaders-jeanette-ward-st-1220-20171219-story.html
— Trump stands to save millions under new tax measure, experts say – Drew Harwell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-save-millions-tax-plan-20171220-story.html
— The new tax challenge for Illinois Democrats – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-progressive-income-tax-20171220-story.html
— How the tax bill impacts homeowners, buyers and sellers – Kathy Orton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-tax-bill-impact-homeowners-real-estate-20171220-story.html
— Trump just admitted the GOP’s tax cuts were deceptively sold – Aaron Blake
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-gop-taxes-analysis-20171220-story.html
— Triumphant Trump celebrates tax win — but some fear backlash – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-gop-tax-bill-20171220-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Drink water at vets’ home linked to deaths? ‘Absolutely,’ Rauner says – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/drink-water-at-vets-home-linked-to-deaths-absolutely-rauner-says/
— Declining population knocks Illinois down to 6th-largest state – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/declining-population-knocks-illinois-down-to-sixth-largest-state/
— Trump has scored a solid year of accomplishments. What now? – Byron York
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/trump-has-scored-a-solid-year-of-accomplishments-what-now/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Ives says she’s the real social conservative running for governor – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171220/ives-says-shes-the-real-social-conservative-running-for-governors
— How tax bill impacts homeowners, buyers and sellers – Kathy Orton
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171220/how-tax-bill-impacts-homeowners-buyers-and-sellers
— DuPage sheriff dispatch center supervisor faces misconduct charge – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171220/dupage-sheriff-dispatch-center-supervisor-faces-misconduct-charge
— A sweeping tax plan whose promises face widespread doubts – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171220/business/312209938/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— The GOP tax bill is good for you—buh-leeve me! – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171220/BLOGS02/171229981/the-gop-tax-bill-is-good-for-you-x2014-buh-leeve-me
— Somebody’s getting a pay raise from the tax bill. Probably not you. – STEPHEN GANDEL
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171219/NEWS02/171219872/somebodys-getting-a-pay-raise-from-the-tax-bill-probably-not-you
— Illinois’ population dips again—and now trails Pennsylvania – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171220/BLOGS02/171229989/illinois-population-dips-again-and-now-trails-pennsylvania

 

WLS AM
— Rauner sees pros and cons with tax reform bill – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/20/rauner-sees-pros-and-cons-with-tax-reform-bill/
— Kinzinger: Republicans handling of govt. shutdown threat “extremely frustrating.” – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/20/gop-congressman-republicans-handling-of-govt-shutdown-threat-extremely-frustrating/

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois drops from 5th to 6th in population. What’s driving people out? – JOSEPH BUSTOS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats focus on driving out of Illinois people, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article190772804.html

 

SOUTHERN
— Rauner says he’s been kicking HUD ‘in the pants’; HUD says try ‘kick-starting the Cairo economy’ instead – MOLLY PARKER
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/acha/rauner-says-he-s-been-kicking-hud-in-the-pants/article_b46c3ac1-20ad-59a7-90d1-921dc24e7fd3.html

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— It’s time to consolidate school districts – Scott Reeder
http://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20171220/my-view-its-time-to-consolidate-school-districts

 

STATELINE
— What the Tax Bill Means for Illinois Taxpayers Story includes calculator to see how you and your family is impacted – Scott Picken
http://www.mystateline.com/news/what-the-tax-bill-means-for-illinois-taxpayers/884695096

 

WAND
— Ives, challenging Rauner, campaigns in Coles County – Joe Astrouski
http://www.wandtv.com/story/37112873/ives-challenging-rauner-campaigns-in-coles-county

 

IVES FOR ILLINOIS
— Ives Outlines Benedict Rauner’s Top Ten Betrayals
http://mailchi.mp/2ebbd210a631/ives-outlines-benedict-rauners-betrayals?e=985ad8c00b

 

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— HUFFINGTON POST PREPARES TO SMEAR HEARTLAND AGAIN – Joseph Bast
https://www.heartland.org/news-opinion/news/huffington-post-prepares-to-smear-heartland-again

 

WILL COUNTY NEWS
— Ives Outlines Benedict Rauner’s Top Ten Betrayals – Steve Balich
http://willcountynews.com/2017/12/20/ives-outlines-benedict-rauners-top-ten-betrayals/

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— As a high property tax state, Illinois is not attractive, CNN economist says – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511298937-as-a-high-property-tax-state-illinois-is-not-attractive-cnn-economist-says

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gubernatorial Candidate Jeanne Ives interviewed by ECWd – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/12/gubernatorial-candidate-jeanne-ives-interviewed-by-ecwd/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES RESPONDS: BENEDICT RAUNER’S 10 BETRAYALS IN 2017
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/ives-responds-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives puts together her own top ten list
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/20/ives-puts-together-her-own-top-ten-list/
— Rauner dodges questions about veterans’ home problems
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/20/rauner-dodges-questions-about-veterans-home-problems/

 

GOPUSA
— Trump: A nation without borders is not a nation
http://www.gopusa.com/trump-a-nation-without-borders-is-not-a-nation/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Dreamers’ flock to Capitol to protest lack of action on amnesty – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/20/dreamers-flock-capitol-protest-lack-action-amnesty/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Media Bias Against GOP Tax Bill Misleads The Public – Amber Athey
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/20/media-bias-against-gop-tax-bill-misleads-the-public-video/

 

BREITBART
— Pro-Life Coalition Warns: Obamacare ‘Stability’ Deal Without Hyde Amendment Will Force Taxpayers to Fund Abortion – DR. SUSAN BERRY
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/20/pro-life-coalition-warns-obamacare-stability-deal-without-hyde%E2%80%A8-amendment-will-force-taxpayers-to-fund-abortion/

 

BLAZE
— Catholic priest comes out as gay during his homily — and parishioners give him a standing ovation – Dave Urbanski (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will “religious leaders” send you straight to HELL if you do not promote LGBTQ activity?)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/12/20/catholic-priest-comes-out-as-gay-during-his-homily-and-parishioners-give-him-a-standing-ovation
— Rosie O’Donnell offers $2 million each to GOP senators to vote against tax reform bill – Sarah Taylor (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who claim to be conservative and/or Republican, but treat me like they have been offered lots of money, a new home, a new car, a sweetheart job, a sweetheart contract, favorable legislation, and/or lots more if they succeed in stopping me from putting out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/12/20/rosie-odonnell-offers-2-million-each-to-gop-senators-to-vote-against-tax-reform-bill

 

THE HILL
— Amnesty for the ‘best and brightest’ will still cost taxpayers – IRA MEHLMAN (DIERSEN: Are/were you one of the “best and brightest?” For federal employees, if you are White, male, and/or non-veteran, you are not one of the “best and brightest” unless you make GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40.)
http://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/365847-amnesty-for-the-best-and-brightest-will-still-cost-taxpayers

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Chants of protest drown out any caroling this holiday season at the Capitol – Lisa Mascaro (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of Group A make it clear that they want the federal government to get rid of members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-capitol-holiday-protests-20171219-story.html

December 19 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP on verge of huge tax overhaul — with one hiccup Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-gop-tax-bill-20171219-story.html
— Illinois Republicans, Democrats in Congress stick with their parties on tax vote – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-congress-taxes-20171219-story.html
— Tax plan a windfall for companies, but will anything trickle down to the rank and file? – Robert Reed
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/reed/ct-biz-tax-plan-wages-jobs-robert-reed-1220-story.html
— When people wouldn’t believe two dogs killed their owner, the sheriff described the horror – Kristine Phillips
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-dogs-maul-owner-virginia-20171219-story.html
— Suicide expert says rampant stress not a new problem for Naperville students – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-naperville-suicide-expert-st-1220-20171219-story.html
— The toughest job in state government – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-dcfs-walker-rauner-abuse-20171219-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-marijuana-legalization-st-1220-20171219-story.html
— Why doesn’t Trump get credit for revving up the economy? – Ed Rogers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-economy-trump-gross-domestic-product-ed-rogers-1220-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— How Illinois lawmakers voted on House tax bill. But there is a snag. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/how-illinois-lawmakers-and-others-voted-on-house-tax-bill/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Aurora Election Commission could be on chopping block in March vote – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171219/aurora-election-commission-could-be-on-chopping-block-in-march-vote

 

ABC7
— Senate expected to pass massive tax reform bill after hiccup – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/senate-expected-to-pass-massive-tax-reform-bill-after-hiccup/2799415/
— Mauled by dogs: Sheriff offers gruesome details about death of woman killed by her own pets – CNN
http://abc7chicago.com/mauled-by-dogs-sheriff-offers-gruesome-details-about-death-of-woman-killed-by-her-own-pets/2799855/

 

NBC5
— House Needs to Vote Again on $1.5T GOP Tax Bill Democrats called the bill a giveaway to corporations and the wealthy – Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/GOP-Roll-Trillion-Final-Tax-Bill-House-Senate-465150303.html

 

CBS2
— Palatine Township Board Delays Vote On Hiring Parliamentarian – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/19/palatine-township-parliamentarian/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— GOP on the verge of huge tax overhaul — with one hiccup – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/congress-tax-vote

 

WLS AM
— Ives out with a rescue plan for state’s pension problem – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/19/ives-out-with-a-rescue-plan-for-states-pension-problem/
— Chicago area Congressmen on WLS to debate tax bill – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/19/chicago-area-congressmen-on-wls-to-debate-tax-bill/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner says nobody will buy plant that state helped sell – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171219/schoenburg-rauner-says-nobody-will-buy-plant-that-state-helped-sell

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Teen arrested trying bring pot into Peoria County courthouse – Phil Luciano
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20171218/teen-arrested-trying-bring-pot-into-peoria-county-courthouse

 

TIMES
— High school journalists should not be censored – Liza Buhr
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/youth/buhr-high-school-journalists-should-not-be-censored/article_89269742-8887-51ee-a00d-7ef52119ebec.html

 

WSIL TV
— Political expert weighs in on “Rauner’s Top 10 Accomplishments” – Roni LeForge
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37104258/political-expert-weighs-in-on-rauners-top-10-accomplishments

 

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Bailey sees flight from Illinois as another Rauner failure – Glenn Minnis
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/511300724-bailey-sees-flight-from-illinois-as-another-rauner-failure

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Straub notes Durkin role in aiding taxpayer flight from state – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511301030-straub-notes-durkin-role-in-aiding-taxpayer-flight-from-state

 

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— Shades of Rauner’s nursing home scandal in Quincy veterans death case
https://realgopillinois.com/2017/12/18/shades-rauners-nursing-scandal-quincy-veterans-home-case/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Ives for Governor “Meet and Greet” – Coles County – December 20, 2017 – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/12/ives-for-governor-meet-and-greet-coles-county-december-20-2017/
— John Clough, Illinois Prisoner Review Board Member Electioneering with State Vehicle – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/12/john-clough-illinois-prisoner-review-board-member-electioneering-with-state-vehicle/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner claims WBEZ canceled monthly show for political reasons
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/19/rauner-claims-wbez-canceled-monthly-show-for-political-reasons/
— ILGOP weighs in against Straub *** Oppo dump!
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/19/oppo-dump-10/
— Ives proposes pension changes
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/19/ives-proposes-pension-changes/
— Rauner touts his top 10 accomplishments
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/19/rauner-touts-his-top-10-accomplishments/
— The most negative campaign ever
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/19/the-most-negative-campaign-ever/
— Rauner talks up contributions to pro-life candidates while campaign highlights Dems’ worst moments of 2017
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/19/rauner-talks-up-contributions-to-pro-life-candidates-while-campaign-highlights-dems-worst-moments-of-2017/

 

CNS NEWS
— Rep. Roskam: ‘Low Expectations’ on Tax Plan Will Work in Republicans’ Favor – Susan Jones
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/rep-roskam-low-expectations-tax-plan-will-work-republicans-favor

 

LIFE NEWS
— Illinois Gov Bruce Rauner: Pro-Life People Should Vote for Me Even Though I Forced Them to Fund Abortions – MICAIAH BILGER
http://www.lifenews.com/2017/12/19/illinois-gov-bruce-rauner-pro-life-people-should-vote-for-me-even-though-i-forced-them-to-fund-abortions/

 

GOPUSA
— University of Virginia stonewalls conservative club for restricting membership to conservatives (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who claim to be conservative and/or Republican, but a) who do lots of anti-conservative and/or anti-Republican things and/or b) focus on destroying those who are conservative and/or Republican. They really are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs. Most commonly, they reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. Most commonly, they promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, age discrimination, political affiliation discrimination, and patronage.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=35538

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump cheers on a stock market he once called a ‘big, fat, ugly bubble’ – Michael Scherer and Jenna Johnson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-cheers-on-a-stock-market-he-once-called-a-big-fat-ugly-bubble/2017/12/19/811cce82-e4de-11e7-833f-155031558ff4_story.html

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— The Democrats’ Risky Pursuit of Suburban Republicans The strategy threatens to alienate the party’s base in the age of Trump. – JEET HEER
https://newrepublic.com/article/146345/democrats-risky-pursuit-suburban-republicans