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November 9 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Speakers at Milton Township Republican Central Committee’s outstanding meeting Wednesday evening, November 9, 2016, at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall included Peter Breen, Liam Brennan, Mike Connelly, Tim Elliott, Chris Heidorn, Heidi Holan, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, Bob Larsen, Gary Muehlfelt, and Jan Shaw.  Attendees included Ron Almiron, Jean and Stan Austin, Frank Bibbiano, Lori Carlson, Jeff Cooper, Lynn Crane, Bob Cherry, Dorothy Chinchilla, Flo Dangelo, Alex Demos, Grant Eckhoff, Drew Ellis, Sal Falbo, Christine Fenne, Frank and Laura Fitzpatrick, Art Grant, Chris Heidorn, Gail Hinkle, Bob Jacobsen, Marty Keller, Bob Krzyzewski, Alexandria and Chris LeVan, Carl Lofgren,  Deanne Mazzochi, Paula McGowen, Ron Menna, David Molitor, Frank Napolitano, Yaday Nathwani, James Orel, Pat Ryan, B.J. Slinger, Mark Thomas, Herb Wehling, Tim Whelan, and John Zaruba. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— ANTI-TRUMP PROTESTERS MARCH IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO, SHUT DOWN LAKE SHORE DRIVE
http://abc7chicago.com/news/anti-trump-protesters-march-in-downtown-chicago/1599083/
— DONALD TRUMP IS PRESIDENT-ELECT, CLINTON CONCEDES – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/election-2016-trump-is-president-elect-clinton-delivers-concession-speech/1598041/
— WHO IS MELANIA TRUMP, NEW FIRST LADY
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/who-is-melania-trump-new-first-lady/1598963/

 

NBC5
— ‘Donald Trump Has Got to Go’: Protesters Clog Streets Around Trump Tower, Block Lake Shore Drive
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Emergency-Protest-Scheduled-in-Chicago-After-Trump-Win-400532821.html

 

CBS2
— Trump Victory Creates Unease Among Chicago’s Minority Communities – Sandra Torres
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/09/trump-victory-creates-unease-among-chicagos-minority-communities/
— Chicago Among Cities With Protests Against Trump’s Election – Steve Miller
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/09/will-chicagos-trump-tower-become-a-magnet-for-protesters/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Thousands gather in Chicago to protest election of Trump – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/216558231-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In Illinois, Chicago-area Clinton votes overtook rest of state – Kyle Bentle  (DIERSEN: BEYOND VERY SAD: According to unofficial results: In DuPage County, 222,499 (53%) voted for Clinton and only 164,355 (39%) for Trump; in Milton Township, 30,127 (53%) voted for Clinton and only 22,299 (39%) voted for Trump: and in Milton Precinct 9, 207 (56%) voted for Clinton and only 134 (36%) for Trump.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/data/ct-illinois-president-results-20161108-htmlstory.html
— Some Illinois women worry about message Trump victory sends – Marwa Eltagouri
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-donald-trump-illinois-women-reaction-met-20161109-story.html
— Republicans rule the day in DuPage races – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-county-election-results-st-1111-20161109-story.html
— Blass defeats Democrat incumbent Chaplin for DuPage County Board – Kimberly Fornek
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/downers-grove/news/ct-dhd-dupage-county-races-tl-1110-20161109-15-story.html
— Emanuel ‘not worried’ about Trump retribution, but some aldermen are – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-donald-trump-react-met-20161109-story.html
— Conservative Peter LaBarbera says Trump won because he spoke to ‘forgotten man’ – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-americans-for-truth-st-1111-20161109-story.html
— Why Trump’s big win means problems for Gov. Rauner – Rick Pearson and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-donald-trump-met-1110-20161109-story.html
— Illinois budget impasse expected to continue as Rauner, Madigan dig in after bruising election – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-madigan-illinois-budget-met-1110-20161109-story.html
— Outnumbered Illinois Trump voters emerge optimistic, hopeful – Patrick M. O’Connell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-donald-trump-illinois-supporters-met-20161109-story.html
— Oberweis, Wheeler and Kifowit win General Assembly races
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-aurora-general-assembly-st-1110-20161109-story.html
— Protesters block entrance to Trump Tower, stop traffic on Lake Shore Drive – Stacy St. Clair and Nereida Moreno
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-hotel-protest-chicago-20161109-story.html
— Democrats, shut out of power, face identity crisis – Karen Tumulty, John Wagner, Tom Hamburger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democrats-identity-crisis-20161109-story.html
— Donald Trump’s revolution: Voters rebuke America’s political establishment – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-president-trump-wins-election-clinton-1109-jm-20161108-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Thousands of protesters close down Lake Shore Drive – Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/several-thousand-protest-trumps-election-near-his-iconic-tower/
— Gov. Rauner still not ready to discuss Donald Trump – Gary Gibula
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-rauner-still-shows-no-interest-in-discussing-donald-trump/
— ‘Eyes wide shut:’ Rahm Emanuel on why Hillary Clinton lost – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/emanuel-struggles-to-explain-why-clinton-lost/
— GOP, Dems spend $60 million, shift six legislative seats – MICK DUMKE, FRAN SPIELMAN AND TINA SFONDELES
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/gop-dems-spend-60-million-shift-six-legislative-seats/
— Rahm Emanuel ‘not worried’ Donald Trump will punish Chicago – Fran Spielman, Tina Sfondeles and Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/emanuel-not-worried-trump-will-punish-chicago/
— Trump, Sanders tapped into middle-class anger – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-trump-sanders-tapped-into-middle-class-anger/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville Township voters support road services deal with city – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108907/
— Wheeling Township votes to eliminate road commissioner – Scott C. Morgan
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108864/
— Grogan wins third term as DuPage auditor – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108866/
— Trump victory dampens Brad Schneider’s election celebration – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108814/
— Once again, an all-GOP DuPage County Board – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108763/
— Suburban Hispanics on edge about a Trump presidency – Marni Pyke and Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108737/
— Trump magnifies glass-half-empty economy, sways castoff workers – Saleha Mohsin and Rich Miller  (DIERSEN: In 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors made a “castoff worker.”)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/business/161108813/
— DuPage Democrats turn out for early voting, but Republicans dominate on Election Day – Jessica Cilella
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108759/
— No need for long faces, Trump’s happy warriors say – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108736/
— DuPage voters send ‘overwhelming mandate’ for government consolidation – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161109/news/161108745/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Winners and losers in the wake of Trump’s win – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161109/BLOGS02/161109808/winners-and-losers-in-the-wake-of-trumps-win
— Say goodbye to Obamacare as you know it – KRISTEN SCHORSCH
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161109/NEWS03/161109802/say-goodbye-to-obamacare-as-you-know-it

 

WTTW
— How Trump Presidency Affects Chicago – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/11/09/how-trump-presidency-affects-chicago

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Mendoza win may not mean much in budget fight – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161109/mendoza-win-may-not-mean-much-in-budget-fight

 

WBEZ
— Illinois Republicans Make Some Gains In State House, Senate – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/illinois-republicans-make-some-gains-in-state-house-senate/14259c35-d308-4e1e-b06c-9583841284d0

 

WAND
— Republicans expand control of governorships, legislatures – AP
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33666767/republicans-expand-control-of-governorships-legislatures

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Veto Session Means No Respite For Illinois Legislators – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/veto-session-means-no-respite-illinois-legislators#stream/0

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Republicans grab complete hold of DuPage County Board – NATHAN LURZ
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/11/09/republicans-grab-complete-hold-of-dupage-county-board/ab831br/

 

WHEATON PATCH
— Who Did DuPage County Voters Pick for President?  Like most counties in the Chicago area, the majority of DuPage County voters picked Hillary Clinton. – Amie Rowland
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/who-did-dupage-county-voters-pick-president

 

NEVER HILLARY PAC
— Never Hillary PAC congratulates you on Trump’s historic victory – William J. Kelly
http://www.neverhillarypac.net/single-post/2016/11/09/Never-Hillary-PAC-congratulates-you-on-Trumps-historic-victory

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Despite Trump surge, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner blows it – William J. Kelly  (DIERSEN: What if Rauner had promoted Trump?)
http://www.chicagonow.com/kelly-truth-squad/2016/11/despite-trump-surge-gov-bruce-rauner-blows-it/
— Trump shocks the nation with a Presidential win and the Rs keep control of Congress – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2016/11/trump-shocks-the-nation-with-a-presidential-win-and-the-rs-keep-control-of-congress/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Lewis suffers narrow-margin loss in Senate District 23 race – Kerry Goff
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511042672-lewis-suffers-narrow-margin-loss-in-senate-district-23-race

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AS HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS SOAR IN ILLINOIS, AFSCME DEMANDS ADDITIONAL $3B IN RAISES, HEALTH CARE
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/as-health-care-premiums-soar-in-illinois-afscme-demands-additional-3b-in-raises-health-care/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK CO GOP CHAIRMAN: TRUMP GAVE VOICE TO MIDDLE AMERICA
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/cook-co-gop-chairman-trump-gave-voice-to-middle-america.html
— DID ILLINOIS MISS THE RED POLITICAL WAVE THAT SWEPT AMERICA TUESDAY NIGHT?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/did-illinois-miss-the-red-political-wave-that-swept-america-tuesday-night-.html

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Civil Service reform should be near the top of Trump’s agenda – Thomas Lifson  (DIERSEN: Yes, Trump should stop the political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation that is rampant in the federal government.)
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/11/civil_service_reform_should_be_near_the_top_of_trumps_agenda.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump’s Cabinet: What It Could Look Like – John Gizzi
http://www.newsmax.com/JohnGizzi/trump-carson-giuliani-cabinet/2016/11/09/id/758021/

 

BREITBART
— 16 Celebrities Who Will Leave the U.S. if Trump Wins – DANIEL NUSSBAUM8 Nov
http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/11/08/celebrities-leaving-u-s-trump-wins/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Did BETTER Than Romney Among Hispanics, And Blacks – Blake Neff
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/09/trump-did-better-than-romney-among-hispanics-and-blacks/
— McConnell’s Decision To Block Obama’s SCOTUS Pick Looks Brilliant Right Now – Rachel Stoltzfoos
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/09/mcconnells-decision-to-block-obamas-scotus-pick-looks-brilliant-right-now/
— Ryan: Majority Is Greater Than Expected Thanks To Trump – Juliegrace Brufke
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/09/ryan-majority-is-greater-than-expected-thanks-to-trump/

 

GOPUSA
— TRAGIC: Marijuana, gun control, minimum wage hikes win at the polls
http://www.gopusa.com/marijuana-gun-control-minimum-wage-hikes-win-at-the-polls/
— President Trump has a Supreme Court vacancy to fill
http://www.gopusa.com/president-trump-has-a-supreme-court-vacancy-to-fill/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— There Really Is a Silent Majority; the Right Wins the Culture War of 2016. – Jim Geraghty
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/442018/there-really-silent-majority-right-wins-culture-war-2016

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— TRUMP WON. WILL THESE CELEBRITIES MAKE GOOD ON THEIR PROMISE TO LEAVE AMERICA?
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/11/09/trump-won-will-these-celebrities-make-good-on-their-promise-to-leave-america/
— WIN OR LOSE, TRUMP’S MOVEMENT AGAINST GLOBALISM IS HERE TO STAY – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/11/09/win-or-lose-trumps-movement-against-globalism-is-here-to-stay/

 

NEW AMERICAN
— Illegal Immigrant Advocates Pledge to Resist Deportation Under Trump – Warren Mass
http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/24595-illegal-immigrant-advocates-pledge-to-resist-deportation-under-trump

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Trump Outsmarts Experts All the Way to White House – Rebecca Berg
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/11/09/trump_outsmarts_experts_all_the_way_to_white_house.html

 

POLITICO
— President-elect Donald Trump calls for unity after brutal election – LOUIS NELSON
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/president-elect-donald-trump-calls-for-unity-after-brutal-election-231073
— Obama on Trump: ‘We are now all rooting for his success’ – LOUIS NELSON
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/obama-on-trump-we-are-now-all-rooting-for-his-success-231121
— Trump pulls off biggest upset in U.S. history  Markets are already reeling after the billionaire scores stunning win over Clinton. – SHANE GOLDMACHER and BEN SCHRECKINGER
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/election-results-2016-clinton-trump-231070
— Trump win gives Christie a lifeline – MATT FRIEDMAN
http://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2016/11/trump-win-gives-christie-a-lifeline-107224

 

THE HILL
— Obama speaks about Trump’s election victory
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/305224-watch-live-obama-speaks-about-trumps-election-victory
— Obama promises smooth transition to Trump: ‘We are all rooting for his success’ – Jordan Fabian and Ben Kamisar
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/305237-obama-promises-smooth-transition-to-trump-we-are-all
— Celebs who said they’d leave country if Trump won – Melanie Zanona
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/305117-celebs-who-said-theyd-leave-country-if-trump-won
— GAO: ‘Covert propaganda’ in federal rulemaking – Aaron M. Johnson
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-budget/305245-covert-propaganda-in-federal-rulemaking

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Reince Priebus Says There Won’t Be ‘Mass Deportation’ Under Donald Trump – Elise Foley
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/reince-priebus-trump-deportation_us_58233c0de4b0e80b02ce36ca
— Mitch McConnell Still Doesn’t Want To Talk About Trump’s Signature Issue — Immigration  He had some vague platitudes about looking “forward and not backward,” though. – Michael McAuliff
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mitch-mcconnell-trump-immigration_us_58238244e4b0aac62488e681
— Black Lives Matter, Latinos Rise, But White Votes Count – Benjamin A. Davis
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/black-lives-matter-latinos-rise-but-white-votes-count_us_58231abbe4b0334571e0a369

 

CNN
— People take to the streets after Trump win – Euan McKirdy and Susanna Capelouto
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/09/politics/election-results-reaction-streets/index.html
— Paul Ryan says Trump will lead ‘unified Republican government’ – Tom LoBianco
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/09/politics/paul-ryan-says-trump-will-lead-unified-republican-government/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— What’s Your Ideal Community? The Answer Is Political – Emily Badger
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/04/upshot/whats-your-ideal-community-the-answer-is-political.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The American political map that has emerged over the last half-century, with blue cities and red beyond, is a product of both the ideological realignment of the two parties and geographic sorting among voters. It also raises a fascinating question about how our politics are shaped by where we live. Is it simply that people who are already liberal choose dense urban environments and conservatives choose more suburban living? Or do these places influence how we feel about government — and each other — in ways that make us more liberal or conservative? Political scientists, fortunately, cannot randomly assign people to cities, suburbs or rural outposts and then wait to see if their politics adapt. But their theories of why density might matter for partisanship add a provocative layer to how we think about the differences among us that are more often defined in an election year by education, income or race. A large Pew survey two years ago of American political life found that self-described liberals overwhelmingly said they’d prefer to live where the homes are smaller and closer together but where the amenities are within walking distance. Conservatives chose the opposite trade-off: big homes, spaced farther apart, but with schools and restaurants miles away. The question got at a pattern underlying politics today: Beyond our disagreements about taxes, welfare or health care, partisans also fundamentally favor different kinds of places.)
— After the Election, a Nation Tinged With Racial Hostility – Eduardo Porter  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, anti-Whites promote hatred of Whites.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/business/after-the-election-a-nation-tinged-with-racial-hostility.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Are Rudy, Reince, Newt the new members of a Trump Cabinet? – Elise Viebeck
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/11/09/are-rudy-reince-newt-the-new-members-of-a-trump-cabinet/
— Hillary Clinton concedes to Trump: ‘We owe him an open mind and a chance to lead’ – Amy B Wang
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2016/live-updates/general-election/real-time-updates-on-the-2016-election-voting-and-race-results/hillary-clinton-concedes-to-trump-we-owe-him-an-open-mind-and-a-chance-to-lead/
— Hillary Clinton speaks following upset in historic election – Josh Freedom du Lac
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2016/live-updates/general-election/real-time-updates-on-the-2016-election-voting-and-race-results/live-hillary-clinton-speaks-following-her-election-loss/
— Trump win stuns federal employee leaders worried about his policies – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/11/09/trump-win-stuns-federal-employee-leaders-worried-about-his-policies/

 

USA TODAY
— Job quits hit highest level this year in Sept. – Paul Davidson
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/11/08/job-quits-hit-15-year-high-september/93481696/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘Deplorables’ Rise Up to Reshape America  Wearing establishment disdain as a badge of honor, supporters propelled the Republican nominee to the most stunning victory in modern American history – GERALD F. SEIB  (DIERSEN: Are you a deplorable?  How much does The Establishment disdain you?)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/deplorables-rise-up-to-reshape-america-1478678037
— After Tough Talk on Immigration, Donald Trump Gets a Policy Lever  President-elect hasn’t always been consistent on proposals, but advocates see quick changes – LAURA MECKLER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/after-tough-talk-on-immigration-donald-trump-gets-a-policy-lever-1478724488
— BEYOUND TRAGIC: Which States Legalized Marijuana?
http://www.wsj.com/video/which-states-legalized-marijuana/355A74D8-DD57-4EA7-BAC3-9BDBBA1E027E.html
— Anti-Trump Protests Erupt Following Tense Election Night
http://www.wsj.com/video/anti-trump-protests-erupt-following-tense-election-night/58BAB7BA-9CDC-4841-BDCE-B7F253EAE184.html

 

BLOOMBERG
— GOP Senate Hold Delivers One-Party Rule
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/trackers/2016-11-09/congressional-race-wrap-gop-wins-key-senate-seats-holds-house

 

THE WEEK
— Trump’s win cost Mexico’s richest man $5.1 billion
http://theweek.com/speedreads/660996/trumps-win-cost-mexicos-richest-man-51-billion

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “Republicans Have Pulled the Country and the World Into the Abyss  And we will all suffer from the horrific consequences of a Trump presidency.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/138587/republicans-pulled-country-world-abyss

 

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans say “A rightwing supreme court could be Donald Trump’s most insidious legacy.”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/09/donald-trump-legacy-right-wing-supreme-court-civil-rights

 

AFGE
— Federal employee union will keep fighting for working Americans under Trump administration  Federal workers will continue to do their jobs regardless of who is in office
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/federal-employee-union-will-keep-fighting-for-working-americans-under-trump-administration-300359992.html

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— What Donald Trump’s presidency could mean for the federal workforce – Jory Heckman
http://federalnewsradio.com/management/2016/11/what-donald-trumps-presidency-could-mean-for-the-federal-workforce/

 

FED SMITH
— Why Social Security COLAs Aren’t Keeping Up With Inflation – Brenton Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/11/09/why-social-security-colas-arent-keeping-up-with-inflation/
— Federal Government and Federal Employees Under President Trump – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/11/09/federal-government-and-federal-employees-under-president-trump/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Identity Politics in America: a Post-Mortem – Michelle Malkin
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_michelle_malkin/identity_politics_in_america_a_post_mortem
— More Voters Delayed A Decision This Year
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/more_voters_delayed_a_decision_this_year
— Welcome, Democrats, To the Revolution – Charles Hurt
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_charles_hurt/welcome_democrats_to_the_revolution

 

AUTO WORLD NEWS
— DONALD TRUMP HILLARY CLINTON: SURVEY SHOWS CLINTON AS TESLA MODEL S, TRUMP AS CHEVROLET CORVETTE – Mariechris Felipe
http://www.autoworldnews.com/articles/22524/20161109/election-and-cars-survey-shows-hillary-clinton-as-tesla-model-s-while-donald-trump-as-chevrolet-corvette.htm

November 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— ILLINOIS ELECTIONS  HOT RACES RESULTS
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/elections/local/
— ELECTION 2016: DONALD TRUMP VS. HILLARY CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL VOTE UNDERWAY AT POLLS – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/election-2016-trump-vs-clinton-presidential-vote-results-hours-away/1596080/
— DONALD TRUMP WINS INDIANA, TODD YOUNG WINS U.S. SENATE SEAT
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/donald-trump-wins-indiana-todd-young-wins-us-senate-seat/1596749/
— TAMMY DUCKWORTH PROJECTED WINNER IN U.S. SENATE RACE
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/tammy-duckworth-wins-us-senate-seat/1596205/
— TAMMY DUCKWORTH-MARK KIRK RACE COULD SHIFT BALANCE IN U.S. SENATE – Tanja Babich
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/duckworth-kirk-race-could-shift-balance-in-us-senate/1596205/
— $1 MILLION SETTLEMENT FOR 5 STUDENTS WHO ALLEGED MAINE WEST HAZING – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/$1-million-settlement-for-5-students-who-alleged-maine-west-hazing/1596574/

 

NBC5
— Presidential Election Results by County: Illinois
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/presidential-election-results-by-county-illinois-clinton-trump-400289021.html
— Trump Takes Indiana, Kentucky, Clinton Takes Vermont  The winner will inherit an anxious nation, angry and distrustful of leaders in Washington – Julie Pace and Robert Furlow
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Election-Day-Americans-Vote-Between-Hillary-Clinton-Donald-Trump-Jill-Stein-Gary-Johnson–400369361.html
— Kirk Writes in Gen. David Petraeus for President  After casting his ballot at the Highwood Recreation Center Tuesday, Sen. Mark Kirk told reporters that he voted for disgraced former CIA Director David Petraeus as a write-in presidential candidate. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Kirk-Writes-In-Gen-Petraeus-for-President-400440181.html

 

CBS2
— Illinois General Election Results, November 8, 2016
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/election-results-illinois-general-election-nov-8-2016/
— Economy Top Issue For Illinois Voters; Many Not Enthused With Choices, Poll Finds – Jim Williams
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/08/economy-top-issue-for-illinois-voters-many-not-enthused-with-choices-poll-finds/
— Chicago Election Judges Behaving Badly: Cursing, Sleeping, Playing The Piano – Pam Zekman
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/08/bad-behavior-by-chicago-election-judges-cursing-sleeping-playing-the-piano/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Race for the White House: Updated electoral map & results
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/216002550-story

 

WGN TV
— Rauner, Madigan proxy war on display in Congressional races – TAHMAN BRADLEY
http://wgntv.com/2016/11/08/rauner-madigan-proxy-war-on-display-in-congressional-races/

 

CLTV
— Rauner, Madigan proxy war on display in Congressional races
http://cltv.com/2016/11/08/rauner-madigan-proxy-war-on-display-in-congressional-races/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 2016 Illinois results
http://elections.chicagotribune.com/results/
— How tech leaders navigated a tricky election season – Amina Elahi (DIERSEN: According to CNBC, “Tech workers give 60 times more cash to Clinton than to Trump.”  So if you are a Republican, stay away from tech.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-politics-tech-investing-bsi-20161108-story.html
— University of Chicago faces $1 million lawsuit alleging race discrimination – Becky Yerak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-muslim-discrimination-uchicago-1109-biz-20161108-story.html
— Prince Harry confirms he’s dating Northwestern alum Meghan Markle in press slam – Tracy Swartz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chicagoinc/ct-prince-harry-girlfriend-meghan-markle-20161108-story.html
— Nearly quarter million votes cast in DuPage, Will prior to Election Day – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-local-early-voting-stats-st-1109-20161108-story.html
— Election glitch: Some Chicago voters didn’t receive second ballot – David Kidwell and Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-election-problems-chicago-20161108-story.html
— DuPage renews fed contract for flood monitoring, names Coyne to stormwater group – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-stormwater-contract-st-1109-20161108-story.html
— Senate control up for grabs as GOP holds Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s seat
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-election-results-senate-20161108-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago’s Best Election Coverage
http://chicago.suntimes.com/
— CNN projects Hillary Clinton wins Illinois, five other states
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cnn-projects-hillary-clinton-wins-illinois-five-other-states/
— Judge denies motion to dismiss lawsuit by Hastert victim – Jon Seidel and Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/judge-rules-that-hastert-victims-lawsuit-can-proceed/

 

DAILY HERALD
— ABC News names Duckworth winner in US Senate race – Kerry Lester and Dann Gire
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108956/
— Judge says Hastert victim can proceed with suit for more hush money – Diane Dungey
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108995/
— Lake in the Hills village president facing domestic battery charges – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161109000/
— College of DuPage Board Chairman and President Host Series of Town Hall Meetings
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/submitted/161108969/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Duckworth ousts Kirk for U.S. Senate – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161108/BLOGS02/161109832/duckworth-ousts-kirk-for-u-s-senate
— Top health care leaders apparently aren’t Trump fans- BOB HERMAN (DIERSEN: “Top health care leaders” must getting rich off of Obamacare.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161108/NEWS03/161109851/top-health-care-leaders-apparently-arent-trump-fans
— A Trump-Clinton donor divide: Home values – DENNIS RODKIN  (FROM THE ARTICLE: Among Clinton donors here, the median home value is just under $547,000, about 29 percent higher than the $425,000 median value of Trump donors’ homes.  Are Cinton donors limousine liberals?  SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limousine_liberal)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20161108/CRED0701/161109860/a-trump-clinton-donor-divide-home-values
(FROM THE ARTICLE: If there are Clinton victory parties tonight in Chicago, they’re likely to be in nicer homes than celebrations for a Trump win. The median home value for a Chicago-area donor to Democrat Hillary Clinton’s campaign is almost one-third higher than the median for donors to Republican Donald Trump, according to research from the University of Chicago. Among Clinton donors here, the median home value is just under $547,000, about 29 percent higher than the $425,000 median value of Trump donors’ homes, according to Tania Diaz Bazan, a researcher and writer at the Stigler Center of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Diaz Bazan compiled the Chicago figures exclusively yesterday for Crain’s on the eve of today’s election. “Wealthier donors prefer Hillary Clinton,” Diaz Bazan said. Home value, she noted, “is a proxy for wealth,” though of course a home may not be the only asset a donor may have. “What we see at least is that Clinton donors prefer living in expensive houses more than Trump donors,” she said. In a state that leans heavily toward Clinton, Diaz Bazan had far more data on donors to the Democratic candidate. Her database included 10,304 Chicago-area Clinton donors and just 1,500 for Trump. But she said the Trump data was enough to be reliable and that the results “follow the same pattern as the national data.”)
— Like the Cubs, Chicago can come back from behind – KAM BUCKNER  (DIERSEN: Are you behind?  According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I have been behind since 1973 when I did not make GS-13 (currently $92,632) by age 25 and I fell further behind when I did not make GS-14 (currently $109,463) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $128,759) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $160,300) by age 40.  How much were you earning in today’s dollars when you were 25, 30, 35, and 40?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161108/OPINION/161109853/like-the-cubs-chicago-can-come-back-from-behind

 

DNA INFO
— Chicago’s Hispanic Immigrant Voters Expected To Break Records At Polls – Stephanie Lulay and Mina Bloom  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161108/pilsen/hispanic-immigrant-voters-chicago-citizenship-election-2016

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Fallout from Trump’s war on the media will linger after election  Trump lambasts journalists who cover him – Brian Stelter  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps will shout that Dave Diersen and his GOPUSA Illinois emails caused Trump to win the primary election in Illinois and to lose the general election in Illinois.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/fallout-from-trumps-war-on-the-media-will-linger-after-election

 

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— EDWARD FOUNDATION RAISES $950,000 AT ANNUAL GALA
http://www.positivelynaperville.com/2016/11/08/66875/66875

 

AMERICANS FOR TRUTH ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY
— Linda Harvey Keynote Speech at AFTAH Banquet 2016 – Peter LaBarbera
http://americansfortruth.com/2016/11/01/linda-harvey-keynote-speech-at-aftah-banquet-2016/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— EARLY EXIT POLLS SHOW VOTERS UNHAPPY WITH BOTH TRUMP AND CLINTON
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/early-exit-polls-show-voters-unhappy-with-both-trump-and-clinton-.html
— POLL WATCHER REPORTS CONFRONTATION WITH WINNEBAGO COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/poll-watcher-reports-confrontation-with-winnebago-county-election-officials-.html
— WILL COUNTY REPUBLICANS GATHER TO WATCH ELECTION RESULTS TUESDAY NIGHT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/will-county-republicans-gather-to-watch-election-results-tuesday-night.html

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Hillary’s Criminal Behavior and Scandals Pile Up Before Election Day, But Will It Matter? – Warner Todd Huston (DIERSEN: One could argue that dishonest people vote for dishonest candidates.)
http://www.publiusforum.com/2016/11/07/hillarys-criminal-behavior-scandals-pile-election-day-will-matter/

 

GOPUSA
— Homicides up 55 percent in Chicago after another violent weekend
http://www.gopusa.com/homicides-up-55-percent-in-chicago-after-another-violent-weekend/

 

HOT AIR
— The media blame laying and finger pointing for this dumpster fire of an election has already begun – JAZZ SHAW  (DIERSEN: Who will those in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout blame “for this dumpster fire of an election?”  It will be more difficult for them to blame me because I have not been the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman since 2012, I have not been a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member since 2011, I have not been the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster since 2010, I have not been an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member since 2007, and I have not been an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member since 2004.)
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/11/08/the-media-blame-laying-and-finger-pointing-for-this-dumpster-fire-of-an-election-has-already-begun/

 

NEWSMAX
— Patrick Leahy, Tim Scott, Rand Paul Re-elected
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/US-2016-Election-Congress/2016/11/08/id/757796/
— Trump Won’t Say If He’ll Accept Election Results – Jeffrey Rodack
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Trump-Election-Results/2016/11/08/id/757735/

 

TOWNHALL
— Illinois Senate Projection: Mark Kirk Will Meet An Ignominious End Tonight – Matt Vespa
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2016/11/08/projection-mark-kirk-will-meet-an-ignominious-end-to-his-senate-career-n2242392
— Presidential Election Destroying Friendships – Rachel Alexander
http://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2016/11/08/presidential-election-destroying-friendships-n2242929

 

THE BLAZE
— Early exit polls: Good news for Trump?
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/08/early-exit-polls-good-news-for-trump/
— Donald Trump loudly booed as he arrives to cast his vote – Sara Gonzales
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/08/watch-donald-trump-loudly-booed-as-he-arrives-to-cast-his-vote/
— Topless female protesters hauled out of Trump’s NYC polling location by Secret Service
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/08/topless-female-protesters-hauled-out-of-trumps-nyc-polling-location-by-secret-service/

 

THE HILL
— Republican Portman keeps Senate seat in Ohio – Timothy Cama
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/304552-republican-portman-keeps-senate-seat-in-ohio
— Unpopular media sees ratings spike – Joe Concha
http://thehill.com/homenews/media/304829-unpopular-media-sees-ratings-spike

 

POLITICO
— Exit polls reveal deeply divided country  A majority of American have unfavorable opinions toward each candidate. – STEVEN SHEPARD, MADELINE CONWAY, KATY O’DONNELL and DANNY VINIK
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/2016-presidential-election-exit-polls-230961
— Early exit poll: Voters anxious about Trump – STEVEN SHEPARD
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/early-exit-poll-voters-anxious-about-trump-230960
— Early exit poll: Clinton winning ground game – STEVEN SHEPARD
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/early-exit-poll-clinton-ground-game-230943
— Early exit polls: Voters say they want a ‘strong leader’ – STEVEN SHEPARD  (DIERSEN: What about voters who have financial, health, and/or other problems who say that they want leaders who will give preference to those who share their demographics and will fix their problems?)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/exit-polls-what-do-voters-want-230935
— Conway: Trump ‘didn’t have full support’ from GOP ‘infrastructure’ – BRIANNA EHLEY
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/trump-no-full-gop-support-kellyanne-conway-230963

 

CNBC
— Tech workers give 60 times more cash to Clinton than to Trump – Ari Levy and Josh Lipton (DIERSEN: Based on that, tech workers must be overwhelmingly anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/07/tech-workers-give-60-times-more-cash-to-clinton-than-trump.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— GOP Sen. Marco Rubio, onetime presidential hopeful, wins reelection in Florida – Karoun Demirjian
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/11/08/senate-house-majorities-hang-in-the-balance-on-election-day/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— What Hath Trump Wrought? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_pat_buchanan/what_hath_trump_wrought
— Voters Think Clinton More Likely to Have Plan for the Future  (DIERSEN: From what I see, to please her constituencies, Clinton wants to get rid of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German-American, non-veteran, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/voters_think_clinton_more_likely_to_have_plan_for_the_future

November 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COMEY CLEARS CLINTON IN NEW EMAIL PROBE – ABC News
http://abc7chicago.com/news/comey-clears-clinton-in-new-email-probe/1592986/
— MUNGER, MENDOZA VIE FOR ILLINOIS COMPTROLLER POST – Liz Nagy
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/munger-mendoza-vie-for-illinois-comptroller-post/1593174/

 

CBS2
— Kirk Urges Voters To Go To Polls, Regardless Of Choice For President
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/06/kirk-urges-voters-to-go-to-polls-regardless-of-choice-for-president/
— Duckworth: “We Need More Women To Run”
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/06/duckworth-we-need-more-women-to-run/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Donald Trump gets two more newspaper endorsements (Florida Times-Union and Bowling Green (Ky.) Daily News) – Callum Borchers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-newspaper-endorsements-20161106-story.html
— Candidates campaign high, low looking for votes weekend before Election Day – Rick Pearson, Kim Geiger and Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-elections-final-weekend-met-1107-20161106-story.html
— Two men arrested for spraypainting Trump Hotel, FBI headquarters – Joe Helm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-hotel-fbi-headquarters-graffiti-20161106-story.html
— Teachers (are supposed to) leave political views at schoolhouse gate – Kate Thayer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-teachers-politics-met-20161104-story.html
— Clinton, Trump sprint across U.S. as campaigns react to dramatic development in email case – Anne Gearan, Jenna Johnson, Abby Phillip
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-presidential-campaign-20161106-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Candidates in final push to get out the vote throughout Chicago – Tina Sfondeles and Jordan Owen
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/candidates-in-final-push-to-get-out-the-vote-throughout-chicago/
— The money behind the ‘Safe Roads Amendment’ – Lynn Sweet and Rosalind Rossi
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/the-money-behind-the-safe-roads-amendment/
— Trump’s Chicago skyscraper poses challenge for city’s tour guides – Jesse Betend
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-chicago-skyscraper-poses-challenge-for-city-tour-guides/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Kirk participates in stair climb at Willis Tower – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161106/news/311069947/
— Kirk, Duckworth race key to Senate control – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161106/news/161109211/
— McHenry County chairman race a battle of two reformers – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161106/news/161109215/

 

WJBD
— Nate Silver Predicts a Close 2016 Presidential Race – ABC News
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/11/06/nate-silver-predicts-a-close-2016-presidential-race

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Early Sunday afternoon campaign roundup
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/06/early-sunday-afternoon-campaign-roundup/

 

NEWSMAX
— Immigrants in US Illegally See This Election as Crucial (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/illegal-immigrants-election-clinton/2016/11/06/id/757309/

 

BREITBART
— Mexican Cartels Using U.S. Election as ‘Marketing Tool’ to Bring More Illegals to Border – ILDEFONSO ORTIZ  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://www.breitbart.com/border/2016/11/06/exclusive-mexican-cartels-using-u-s-election-marketing-tool-bring-illegals-border/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Virginia Gov. Pardons 60,000 Felons, Enough To Swing Election – Luke Rosiak
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/06/exclusive-virginia-gov-pardons-60000-felons-enough-to-swing-election/
— Clinton Foundation Head Accused Chelsea Of Using Funds For Wedding, Campaigning, And Avoiding Taxes – DEREK HUNTER
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/06/clinton-foundation-head-accused-chelsea-of-using-funds-for-wedding-campaigning-and-avoiding-taxes/

 

THE HILL
— Nate Silver: Clinton one state away from losing Electoral College – Jessie Hellmann
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/304551-nate-silver-clinton-one-state-away-from-losing-electoral

 

ABC NEWS
— RNC Chair Says Trump Has ‘Enormous Amount of Momentum’ Ahead of Election Day
http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/reince-priebus-2016-presidential-race-43338387

 

NBC NEWS
— Mike Pence Stands By Chris Christie After Aids’ Bridgegate Convictions  (DIERSEN: Who stands by you?  My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.  They have made it very clear that they will have their operatives and their dupes viciously destroy any individual, any organization, any company, any government, any etc. that might stand by me.)
http://www.nbcnews.com/card/mike-pence-stands-chris-christie-after-aids-bridgegate-convictions-n678626

 

BOSTON GLOBE
— The ‘leftover people’ may deliver a win for Trump – Mike Stopa
http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2016/11/02/the-leftover-people-may-deliver-win-for-trump/9aRgDcwCw8AaBPCyf4WXmM/story.html

 

DALLAS OBSERVER
— The Dallas IRS Office That’s Quietly Determining the Fate of the Clinton Foundation – JOE PAPPALARDO
http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/the-dallas-irs-office-thats-quietly-determining-the-fate-of-the-clinton-foundation-8864404

 

FOX 40
— Trump: ‘Now It’s Up to the American People to Deliver Justice’ – CNN
http://fox40.com/2016/11/06/trump-now-its-up-to-the-american-people-to-deliver-justice/

 

NATIONAL POST
— Matthew Fisher: Hispanics could get sweet revenge on Trump if their votes put Clinton over the top – Matthew Fisher (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/matthew-fisher-hispanics-could-get-sweet-revenge-on-trump-if-their-votes-put-clinton-over-the-top

 

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
— Federal Employee Compensation Package: It’s More than Just Salary (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/federal-employee-compensation-package/
(FROM THE POSTING: You’re making a great choice when you choose a career with the Federal Government. You will find our comprehensive compensation and benefits package to be competitive. As a Federal employee, you and your family have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your career rewarding while at the same time enabling you to balance work and family needs. Agencies have the flexibility to tailor compensation and benefits packages to be competitive with other employers. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific compensation and benefits offered.)

November 5 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Battleground fight intensifies as Clinton holds broader path to 270 than Trump – Karen Tumulty, Dan Balz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-battleground-clinton-trump-20161105-story.html
— What plagues Clinton in the final days: The Chicago Way – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-clinton-trump-kass-1106-20161104-column.html
— Trump says African Americans are living in hell; here’s what African Americans are saying
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donald-trump-african-americans-20161105-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— As in Willis Tower climb, Kirk has uphill fight against Duckworth – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/as-in-willis-tower-climb-kirk-has-uphill-fight-against-duckworth/
— Clinton, Donald Trump contest getting closer: New tracking poll – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/clinton-donald-trump-contest-getting-closer-new-tracking-poll/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Trump to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn all Republicans.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161105/ISSUE05/311059995/trump-illinois-politicians-hurt-u-s-democracy
— Can criminal justice reform survive the election? – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161105/ISSUE11/311059992/illinois-gop-rips-a-democrat-for-rauner-criminal-justice-reform

 

CBS2
— Kirk, Duckworth Both Say They Are Healthy Enough To Serve In U.S. Senate – Derrick Blakley  (DIERSEN: What is the strongest thing that evidences your good health?  For me, it that neither health problems nor any other kind of problems have stopped me from putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening since 2015.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/04/kirk-duckworth-both-say-they-are-healthy-enough-to-serve-in-u-s-senate/

 

WSIL TV
— Trump pressing into Democratic territory in final days – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33637442/trump-says-hes-fine-by-himself-clinton-hangs-with-beyonc

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Chelsea Clinton: Melania Trump wanting to fight cyberbullying ‘ironic’  Clinton isn’t first in family to weigh in on speech – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/chelsea-clinton-melania-trump-wanting-to-fight-cyberbullying-ironic

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Tammy Duckworth is Rahm Emanuel’s handmaiden – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2016/11/tammy-duckworth-is-rahm-emanuels-handmaiden/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROOKIE DOWNSTATE LAWMAKER FACES LEWD MAILERS CIRCULATED BY ANONYMOUS SOURCE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/rookie-downstate-lawmaker-faces-lewd-mailers-circulated-by-anonymous-source.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Near-Record 94.6 Million Americans Aren’t in Workforce
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/StreetTalk/employment-labor-jobs-workers/2016/11/04/id/757061/

 

LIFEZETTE
— Trump Surge Freakout: More Violence Against Supporters  As Election Day nears and the GOP nominee rises, attacks on his backers, signs and buildings are escalating – Matthew Vadum
http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/trump-surge-freakout-anti-trump-violence-growing-rapidly/

 

POLITICO
— Court rules against Dems in ‘ballot security’ case  Democrats wanted judge to find GOP is illegally coordinating with Trump. – Matt Friedman
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/court-rules-against-dems-in-ballot-security-case-230797

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hillary Clinton Appears to Gain Late Momentum on Surge of Latino Voters – JONATHAN MARTIN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/06/us/politics/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-campaign.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Donald Trump stumps in Reno, Nev.
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-watch-donald-trump-stumps-in-reno-1478390953-htmlstory.html
— Donald Trump is racing across seven states in the campaign’s final weekend – Michael Finnegan
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-donald-trump-is-racing-across-seven-1478355880-htmlstory.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Race for Obscure Illinois Political Office Pulls in Millions in Donations  Normally innocuous battle for state comptroller is seen as a proxy fight between Republican governor and Democratic state House speaker – WILL CONNORS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/race-for-obscure-illinois-political-office-pulls-in-millions-in-donations-1478358002

 

THE WEEK
— The mystery of America’s missing male workers
http://theweek.com/articles/659245/mystery-americas-missing-male-workers

 

PBS
— Undocumented immigrants see this election as crucial – AP (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/undocumented-immigrants-election/

 

POLITICUS USA
— Don’t Be Fooled: Existing Extremism Is Not Trump but GOP Establishment  Trump has effectively functioned as a smoke screen for the remarkably consistent orchestration of a Republican scorched earth policy at the state level – Tim Libretti  (DIERSEN: Who calls you an extremist?  The following call me an extremist: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/11/05/dont-fooled-existing-extremism-trump-gop-establishment.html

November 3 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Kirk: ‘Tammy and I Think It’s Time to Move On’ from Debate Gaffe  With his campaign flagging less than a week until Election Day, Sen. Mark Kirk is ready to move past the controversy surrounding a racially-charged comment he made at last week’s debate. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Kirk-Tammy-and-I-Think-Its-Time-to-Move-On-From-Debate-Gaffe-399749891.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Alderman Pat O’Connor, we don’t quake in fear of Donald Trump – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-alderman-we-dont-quake-in-fear-of-donald-trump/
— Parties spend millions on House races, but GOP magic number is 1 – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/parties-spend-millions-on-house-races-but-gop-magic-number-is-1/
— Independence key issue in costly race for obscure fiscal post – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/independence-key-issue-in-costly-race-for-obscure-fiscal-post/
— CPS principals in line for about $3 million in raises – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/cps-principals-in-line-for-about-3-million-in-raises/
— Conservationists make waves about dying river Cubbie blue – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/conservationists-make-waves-about-dying-river-cubbie-blue/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— For state workers, a special holiday come vote time – Austin Berg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-berg-column-st-1104-20161103-story.html
— Don’t like Donald Trump’s piggish prejudice? Blame golf. – Michael Peppard
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-golf-racism-sexism-20161103-story.html
— In campaign appearance, Melania Trump vows to take on cyberbullying as first lady
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-melania-trump-cyberbullying-20161103-story.html
— ‘Nightmare scenario’: What happens if election is disputed and Supreme Court ties 4-4 on the outcome? – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-clinton-trump-election-tie-supreme-court-20161103-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Not many students ‘sick’ with Cubs fever today, but for Friday’s parade… – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109562/
— Pierog v. Oberweis: Last-minute spending picks up in state Senate 25 race – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109492/
— Kane Dist. 10 candidate Todd Zies criticized for using fire district email for campaign
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109503/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Kane County Board District 10 candidate Todd Zies of North Aurora used a work email, from his job as a firefighter, to conduct campaign business. The revelation came from Republican political consultant Jon Zahm, who obtained the emails through a Freedom of Information Act request with Zies’ employer, the North Aurora Fire Protection District.)
— DuPage forest district changes payouts to departing employees to save on pensions – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109610/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois medical marijuana’s 1st year ends with 12K patients – AP  (DIERSEN: To promote pot in Illinois is to promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161102/illinois-medical-marijuanas-1st-year-ends-with-12k-patients

 

SOUTHERN
— Illinois Opportunity Project accuses AG of vote-by-mail interference – DAN PETRELLA
http://thesouthern.com/elections/conservative-group-accuses-ag-of-vote-by-mail-interference/article_595dc025-3370-59b0-8345-f2aedc8f0c18.html

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— For state workers, vote is special – Austin Berg
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/91791/for-state-workers-vote-is-special

 

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
– Incumbents confident in Illinois House Races – CYRYL JAKUBOWSKI
http://nadignewspapers.com/2016/11/03/incumbents-confident-in-illinois-house-races/

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Why Did Kirk Make The “George Washington” Comment? – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/why-did-kirk-make-george-washington-comment#stream/0

 

WBEZ
— Why The Illinois Comptroller Race Deserves Extra Attention This Year – Dan Weissmann
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/why-the-illinois-comptroller-race-deserves-extra-attention-this-year/162c9383-dff8-4c4a-bbfd-906def516c3f

 

WJBD
— Record Number of Gun Background Checks Before Election
http://www.wjbdradio.com/national-news/2016/11/03/record-number-of-gun-background-checks-before-election

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Pence backs Ryan as speaker after repeatedly declining to do so  Pence later says Ryan should remain speaker – Deirdre Walsh and Elizabeth Landers
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/pence-declines-three-times-to-back-paul-ryan-for-speaker
— Melania Trump: Ending social media bullying would be focus as first lady  Says husband knows how to ‘shake things up’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/melania-trump-ending-social-media-bullying-would-be-focus-as-first-lady
— Trump’s hate-love relationship with Cubs owners  Cubs owners poured cash into anti-Trump PAC – Chris Isidore
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trumps-hatelove-relationship-with-cubs-owners

 

TIMES
— Jerry Long: Average mom or political player? – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/average-mom-or-political-player/article_fc3bbc89-8401-5a2e-8d95-0d5e7ab2e0e7.html

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Hate speech by Illinois radio host Bob Romanik deserves FCC review – Editorial
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/editorial-hate-speech-by-illinois-radio-host-deserves-fcc-review/article_4ce41994-3dcf-5440-a1f2-1e444aa80b8a.html

 

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Race for Senate District 58: Q&A with Simon, Schimpf on higher education – Marnie Leonard
http://dailyegyptian.com/61605/news/race-for-senate-district-58-qa-with-simon-schimpf-on-higher-education/

 

MEDILL REPORTS
— DUCKWORTH OPENS LEAD AS KIRK FALTERS IN CRUCIAL FINAL STAGE OF SENATE RACE – Guy-Lee King and Duke Omara
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/duckworth-opens-lead-as-kirk-falters-in-crucial-final-stage-of-senate-race/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511039297-gop-mendoza-dispute-over-unpaid-bill-reflects-on-fiscal-credibility

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— NEW 2014 IRS MIGRATION DATA SHOW WEALTH AND YOUTH ARE FLEEING ILLINOIS – Michael Lucci
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/new-2014-irs-migration-data-show-wealth-and-youth-are-fleeing-illinois/
— ILLINOIS 1 OF 7 STATES WHERE HOME VALUES ARE STILL BELOW PRE-RECESSION LEVELS – Mindy Ruckman
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-1-of-7-states-where-home-values-are-still-below-pre-recession-levels/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Kirk says debate comment was a “snarky remark”
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/03/kirk-says-debate-comment-was-a-snarky-remark/
— Munger uses old story to distance herself from Rauner  (DIERSEN: Who distances themselves from you?  The following distance themselves from me: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/03/munger-uses-old-story-to-distance-herself-from-rauner/

 

GOPUSA
— NFL might need to tackle fleeing fans
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16673

 

NEWSMAX
— GOP Lawmakers Who Back Abortion Rights Face Tough Reelection Battle
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/GOP-Lawmakers-Abortion-Rights-Tough/2016/11/03/id/756842/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The ranks of cross-over Republicans in Congress who buck the party and support abortion rights are thin — and liable to shrink further even as lines around the polarizing issue are hardening, according to Politico. Five Republicans are reliably pro-choice but one, New York Rep. Richard Hanna, is retiring and Illinois Reps. Bob Dold and Mark Kirk are in uphill races for re-election, Politico reported.)

 

THE HILL
— Fears about black turnout keep Dems awake – Jordan Fabian
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/304213-fears-about-black-turnout-keeps-dems-awake

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Comey Violated The Hatch Act And Must Be Fired – Mark Levine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marklevine/comey-violated-the-hatch-_b_12748750.html
— Hey, Melania Trump, Have You Met Your Husband?  Twitter users rolled their eyes when The Donald’s wife deplored bullies. – Jenna Amatulli
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/melania-trump-donald-trump-twitter_us_581b8d41e4b0e80b02c89274

 

FORBES
—  Illinois Opportunity Project’s Early Voting Program Sparks Controversy – Jessica Karmasek
http://www.forbes.com/sites/legalnewsline/2016/11/03/in-illinois-a-conservative-groups-early-voting-program-sparks-controversy/#4268fb435d27

 

MARKET WATCH
— The number of undocumented immigrants working has fallen since the Great Recession – Quentin Fottrell (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-number-of-undocumented-immigrants-working-has-fallen-since-the-great-recession-2016-11-03

 

FED SMITH
— Big Jump for Trump in Reader’s Presidential Preference Survey – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/11/03/big-jump-for-trump-in-readers-presidential-preference-survey/

November 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— TRUMP TELLS EARLY VOTERS WITH ‘BUYER’S REMORSE’ TO CHANGE THEIR BALLOTS – ABC News
http://abc7chicago.com/news/trump-tells-early-voters-with-buyers-remorse-to-change-their-ballots/1584537/

 

NBC5
— Chicago’s City Council Votes to Remove Trump Street Sign  “When you hit Chicago, Chicago hits back,” Alderman Anthony Beale said – Tom Schuba and Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Chicago-City-Council-Votes-to-Remove-Trump-Street-Sign-399502621.html
— Presidential Race Tightening, Clinton Revives Trump-Women Issue  “He sure has spent a lot of time demeaning, degrading, insulting and assaulting women,” she said of her opponent – Lisa Lerer and Jonathan Lemire
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Presidential-Race-Tightening-Clinton-Relies-Firewall-of-Support–399461801.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois comptroller race in spotlight with budget fight – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/214980864-story

 

WGN TV
— Small districts raise big money in battle for Illinois House – TAHMAN BRADLEY
http://wgntv.com/2016/11/01/small-districts-raise-big-money-in-battle-for-illinois-house/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— GOP says lawsuit disqualifies Mendoza — she calls it distraction – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/gop-says-lawsuit-disqualifies-mendoza-she-calls-it-distraction/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How long have your ancestors been in America?  Ever-increasingly, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that Democrats and RINOs demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you have benefited from their discrimination against minorities, against women, against etc.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mihalopoulos-immigrants-for-donald-trump-in-chicago-they-exist/
— Council votes to remove Trump Plaza designation – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/council-votes-to-remove-trump-plaza-designation/
— Hillary, Donald Trump high unfavorables; tied in new poll – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/hillary-donald-trump-high-unfavorables-tied-in-new-poll/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Emanuel won’t return $50,000 Trump contribution – John Byrne and Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-city-council-meeting-met-1102-20161101-story.html
— ‘He’s not one of us’: Trump still tough sell for GOP base in Wisconsin – Robert Costa
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-wisconsin-20161101-story.html
— Donald Trump leads Hillary Clinton in new poll but trails early voting – Emily Guskin and Scott Clement
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-poll-20161101-story.html
— Hillary Clinton’s severe flaws make Donald Trump the wiser choice – Cal Thomas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-hillary-clinton-emails-huma-abedin-20161101-story.html
— Trump is back on script as race tightens, but will it last? – Jenna Johnson, John Wagner, Sean Sullivan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-campaign-20161101-story.html
— FBI release of Bill Clinton archive raises timing questions
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-fbi-archive-bill-clinton-20161101-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— 81st House candidates Hose, Olsen disagree on property tax reform – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161101/news/161109968/
— Both DuPage District 2 candidates tout their independence – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161101/news/161109843/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner late to release income tax returns – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161101/BLOGS02/161109979/rauner-late-to-release-income-tax-returns-does-it-matter

 

WTTW
— City Council Says ‘So Long’ To Donald Trump Street Sign – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/11/01/city-council-says-so-long-donald-trump-street-sign

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauners downsizing with move to Director’s House – Tim Landis
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161101/rauners-downsizing-with-move-to-directors-house

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Students across America have voted and they chose…  97 percent of participants predict Clinton will win – CNN (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat teacher focus on cranking out “good little Democrats.”)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/students-across-america-have-voted-and-they-chose

STATELINE

— House Speaker Paul Ryan: I Voted for Donald Trump   Republican lawmaker breaks with Rep. Kinzinger, Sen. Kirk on Trump
http://www.mystateline.com/news/house-speaker-paul-ryan-i-voted-for-donald-trump

 

SOIUTHWEST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Poll finds Trump leading Clinton in southwest Illinois districts by wide margins
http://swillinoisnews.com/stories/511037604-poll-finds-trump-leading-clinton-in-southwest-illinois-districts-by-wide-margins

 

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Poll finds Trump leading Clinton by 39 percent in southeast Illinois – Ruth de Jauregui
http://seillinoisnews.com/stories/511037605-poll-finds-trump-leading-clinton-by-39-percent-in-southeast-illinois

 

FOX ST. LOUIS
— Duckworth and Kirk visit Metro East looking for votes in IL US Senate race – BETSEY BRUCE
http://fox2now.com/2016/11/01/duckworth-and-kirk-visit-metro-east-looking-for-votes-in-il-us-senate-race/

 

WHEATON PATCH
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON COOK COUNTY TIGHTENS: Cook County Crawling With STDs  Only one county in the entire country has more cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia than Cook County. – Joseph Hosey
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/s/fxbja/cook-county-crawling-with-stds

 

EVANSTON PATCH
— Protest Held Outside Jan Schakowsky’s Office in Evanston Tuesday  A protest was called in the wake of a controversial video allegedly tying the congresswoman’s husband to election rigging. – Tim Moran
http://patch.com/illinois/evanston/trump-supporters-gather-outside-jan-schakowsky-s-office-evanston

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER HOLDS BACK ON RELEASING TAX RETURNS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/rauner-holds-back-on-releasing-tax-returns.html
— ILLINOIS INVADES PRIVACY OF THE HAIR SALON. REQUIRES HAIRDRESSERS TO REPORT ON CLIENTS.
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/illinois-invades-privacy-of-the-hair-salon-requires-hairdressers-to-report-on-clients.html
—  ILLINOIS’ ARAB DEMOCRAT ORGANIZATION REFUSES TO ENDORSE HILLARY CLINTON
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/illinois-arab-democrat-organization-refuses-to-endorse-hillary-clinton.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner mum on releasing tax returns
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/01/rauner-mum-on-releasing-tax-returns/
— The direct link between poverty levels and test scores  (DIERSEN: How much money did your parents have?  What tests did you pass to get your jobs, to keep your jobs, and/or to get promoted? I passed all the tests needed to earn a grade school diploma in 1962, a high school diploma in 1966, a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970, and job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997.  I passed the Post Office employment test in 1966, the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, the CPA examination in 1979, and the Certified Internal Auditor examination in 1981.  Of course, obviously, needless-to-say, and without question, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that I passed the aforesaid tests because my parents were filthy rich.)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/01/the-direct-link-between-poverty-levels-and-test-scores/

 

GOPUSA
— Obamacare Implosion Exposes Web of Lies and Deceit
http://www.gopusa.com/obamacare-implosion-exposes-web-of-lies-and-deceit/
— Democrats ask judge to bar Trump’s polling place observers
http://www.gopusa.com/pa-democrats-ask-judge-to-bar-trumps-polling-place-observers/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Chicago PD Relationship With City Hits Worst In DECADES – TED GOODMAN
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/01/chicago-pd-relationship-with-city-hits-worst-in-decades/

 

NEWSMAX
— GOP Super PAC Rips Dems for Inciting Violence at Trump Rallies in New Ad – Theodore Bunker
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/GOP-Super-PAC-Rips-Dems/2016/11/01/id/756406/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Trump Supporter Charged With Dumping Manure at Ohio Democratic Party HQ Speaks Out – PAULA BOLYARD
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2016/10/31/trump-supporter-who-dumped-manure-at-ohio-democratic-party-hq-speaks-out/

 

POLITICO
— Rauner holds back on releasing tax returns – Natasha Korecki
http://www.politico.com/states/illinois/story/2016/11/gov-rauner-wont-say-whether-hell-release-tax-returns-breaking-from-tradition-106941
— The GOP’s Breakdown Is Only Just Beginning  For Republicans, the big concern isn’t the split Trump has caused—it’s how far it still has to go. – Julia Azari
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/11/gop-republican-party-factions-election-2016-politics-214407
— Wall Street still sees Clinton win – Ben White and Andrew Hanna
http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-money/2016/11/wall-street-still-sees-clinton-win-217154

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Post-ABC Tracking Poll: Trump 46, Clinton 45, as Democratic enthusiasm dips – Emily Guskin and Scott Clement
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/01/post-abc-tracking-poll-clinton-falls-behind-trump-in-enthusiasm-but-has-edge-in-early-voting/
— Why Republicans who ditched Donald Trump are coming back to him – Amber Phillips
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/01/why-republicans-who-ditched-donald-trump-are-coming-back-to-him/
— Trump is back on script as the race tightens. Will that last? – Jenna Johnson, John Wagner and Sean Sullivan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-is-back-on-script-as-the-race-tightens-will-that-last/2016/11/01/59cb0088-a042-11e6-a44d-cc2898cfab06_story.html
— ‘He’s not one of us’: Trump is still having trouble winning over many Republicans – Robert Costa  (DIERSEN: Who says that you are not one of them?  The following say that I am not one of them: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/hes-not-one-of-us-trump-is-still-having-trouble-winning-over-many-republicans/2016/11/01/98232d0c-a050-11e6-a44d-cc2898cfab06_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Clinton calls Trump the ‘poster boy’ for what’s wrong with U.S. economy – Michael A. Memoli
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-clinton-calls-trump-poster-boy-for-1478045442-htmlstory.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Places Most Unsettled by Rapid Demographic Change Are Drawn to Donald Trump  JANET ADAMY and PAUL OVERBERG  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who is drawn to Clinton?  ANSWER: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/places-most-unsettled-by-rapid-demographic-change-go-for-donald-trump-1478010940

 

FORBES
— Are Federal Employees Really Underpaid By 34 Percent? – Andrew Biggs  (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewbiggs/2016/11/01/are-federal-employees-really-underpaid-by-34-percent/#62bbfa5b39f9

 

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— Good News: 35% Of Government Workers Might Quit If Trump Wins  (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/good-news-35-of-govt-workers-threaten-to-quit-if-trump-wins/

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— OMB rolls out Hiring Excellence guidance – Carten Cordell (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/omb-rolls-out-hiring-excellence-guidance

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Clinton Isn’t Helped by Being First Major Party Woman Nominee  (DIERSEN: Democrats promise to give preference to women, that is, Democrats promise to discriminate against men.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/clinton_isn_t_helped_by_being_first_major_party_woman_nominee
— The Left’s Vision – Thomas Sowell
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_thomas_sowell/the_left_s_vision

October 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN PULLS ENDORSEMENT OF MARK KIRK AFTER COMMENT ABOUT TAMMY DUCKWORTH’S HERITAGE – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/kirks-comment-on-duckworths-heritage-costs-him-endorsement-/1580335/

 

NBC5
— Polls: Clinton Ahead in North Carolina; Dead Heat in Florida  In a two-person race in North Carolina, Clinton’s lead in this new poll is an equal six points, 50 percent to 44 percent
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Polls-Clinton-Ahead-in-North-Carolina-Dead-Heat-in-Florida-399216501.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As Clinton avoids talking about emails on campaign trail, Trump ramps up attack – Jose a. DelReal, John Wagner, Sean Sullivan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-clinton-trump-campaign-20161030-story.html
— With eight days before presidential election, a barometer of where things stand – Chris Cillizza
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-presidential-election-barometer-20161030-story.html
— Manure dumped at Democratic headquarters in Ohio – Amy B. Wang
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-manure-ohio-democratic-headquarters-20161030-story.html
— ‘Battered’ Clinton must be ‘more open’ with public if she wins: Biden – Elise Viebeck
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-hillary-clinton-joe-biden-20161030-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sen. Kirk loses endorsement of two groups over Duckworth insult – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sen-kirk-looses-endorsement-of-two-groups-over-duckworth-insult/
— The party of Trump or Ryan? – Linda Chavez  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors WANT IT TO BE THE PARTY OF RYAN.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/linda-chavez-the-party-of-trump-or-ryan/
— The rough beast awakes and slouches toward 2020 – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/steinberg-the-rough-beast-awakes-and-slouches-toward-2020/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Election stressing you out? Try logging off Facebook, Twitter – Aaron Blake  (DIERSEN: Operatives and dupes for my critics/opponents promote “Ignorance Is Bliss” and they hint/imply/argue/shout a) that they work for those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois and b) that if you need to know anything, that they will tell you.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161030/business/161039980/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A majority of both Republicans and Democrats say the 2016 election is a significant source of stress for them right now, according to a recent American Psychological Association poll. They should probably log off Facebook and Twitter. A new survey from the Pew Research Center suggests — in a result that will surprise precisely zero political reporters who tweet — that people don’t think social media are a particularly great form of political discourse. Full 59 percent of social media users say interacting with people they disagree with is more “stressful and frustrating,” while 35 percent say it’s more “interesting and informative.” And by an even more lopsided 64-29 margin, they say they actually find they have less in common with people they disagree rather than say they find more in common. These frustrations are — wait for it — bipartisan. Many more social media users also say the discussions there are less respectful, less civil and less policy-focused than say they are more respectful, civil and policy-focused. And about half (49 percent) say that they are angrier than other forums, while just 6 percent say they’re less angry. It’s not hard to look at these numbers and conclude that social media are playing a part when it comes to our increasing polarization in the United States. The numbers don’t prove it directly, but it does seem that many Americans find talking politics on Facebook and Twitter, at least, to be an experience that leaves them with less regard for the other side. What’s interesting about social media is that it actually exposes people to those alternate views in a way their personal lives may not. Just 23 percent of Facebook users and 17 percent of Twitter users say they mostly follow people with similar political views to their own. That might be more they can say for their personal lives, in which their friends and neighbors are increasingly likely to be like-minded, thanks to something political scientists call “sorting.” But that doesn’t mean people are going to like what those they disagree with are saying. In fact, if nothing else, this survey suggests it might be one of the worst ways to have a reasoned political discussion. And yet, it’s probably one of the few forms of real political dialogue many people are having.)

 

WGN RADIO
— Twitter’s influence on election etiquette, Duckworth/Kirk debate – LISE GRAHAM
http://wgnradio.com/2016/10/30/twitters-influence-on-election-etiquette-duckworthkirk-debate/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Facebook reportedly allows advertisers to exclude racial groups in housing ads  (DIERSEN: As Democrats and RINOs increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites as being racists and even worse things, soon, if not already, we will see signs that say “No Whites Wanted.”)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dont-miss/214419611-story
— POVERITY SKYROCKETS AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Alabama college student turns dorm room into food pantry – Katie Muse
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/214432502-story
(FROM THE ARTICLE: HUNTSVILLE, Ala.  An Alabama A&M University student decided to turn his on-campus dorm room into the headquarters of his donation-based food pantry.  “I noticed that there were some students that said they were going to bed hungry,” said Justin Franks. “So, I thought about it and said, ‘What can I give back to my community?'” Franks said he started the pantry on just $45. “I started with pretty much just noodles and Capri Suns and I had a few household products like tissue and water.” It’s now packed with items such as fruit juices, coups, canned food items, chips and instant noodles. Franks posted his venture on Facebook, and the story has since been shared hundreds of times. “I didn’t think it would get shared that much, but people really cared about our students and Alabama A&M University.” So far, Franks has helped nearly 100 students. Those in need are able to get up to three items twice a week. “To me, it just makes me feel like I’m blessing someone,” he said. “I’m a religious person and I feel like I can bless a student. Some nights, students will be like ‘Man, I really appreciate this because I didn’t have anything to eat.'”)

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Endorsement: Tammy Duckworth has savvy, tenacity to be effective U.S. senator
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161029/our-view-tammy-duckworth-has-savvy-tenacity-to-be-effective-us-senator
— Why Kirk wasn’t always facing camera in debate – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161029/bernard-schoenburg-why-kirk-wasnt-always-facing-camera-in-debate
(FROM THE ARTICLE: If GOP U.S. Sen. MARK KIRK, R-Ill., wasn’t always looking at the camera in the televised Springfield debate with U.S. Rep. TAMMY DUCKWORTH last week, well, there is an explanation. Due to his 2012 stroke, spokeswoman ELENI DEMERTZIS said, Kirk has lost complete vision in his left eye. At Sangamon Auditorium at the University of Illinois Springfield, Kirk and Duckworth were at a table in the middle of the stage, and questioners, including myself, were at a table on stage to their left. Kirk often was looking in our direction, but had to turn far enough to use his right eye to do so. The moment of the debate that got the most attention was when Duckworth talked about her family’s military history dating back to the Revolutionary War, and Kirk said, “I’d forgotten that your parents came all the way from Thailand to fight for George Washington.” After a bit of silence, and given the chance to respond, Duckworth said that it was her father’s side of the family whose service went back to the American revolution. I later asked for some family details, and MATT McGRATH, spokesman for Duckworth, said Duckworth’s father, FRANK, was American, and served in both the Marine Corps and Army. He worked in international development and met Duckworth’s mother, LAMAI, who is Thai of Chinese descent, in Thailand. Duckworth was born in Bangkok. Her father died in 2005, and her mother became a U.S. citizen in 1993, and lives with Duckworth, her husband BRYAN and their young daughter, in Hoffman Estates. Kirk apologized for his debate comment about Duckworth’s family, tweeting: “Sincere apologies to an American hero, Tammy Duckworth, and gratitude for her family’s service.” Duckworth responded on Twitter: “Thanks, Sen. Kirk. Let’s honor my family’s service — and your own — by sticking to the issues for the final week. See you Friday in Chicago.”  The candidates are scheduled to debate at 7 p.m. Friday on WLS-TV—ABC7 in Chicago.)

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Election Day is a paid holiday for state employees, but why? – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20161030/election-day-is-paid-holiday-for-state-employees-but-why

 

DUQUON EVENING CALL
— Why America is no longer a white, Christian nation  Based on research from Robert P. Jones, the author of “The End of White Christian America,” The Atlantic published a video showing how there’s been a decline in white Christians. – Herb Scribner  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, America is more and more and more anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.duquoin.com/news/20161030/video-why-america-is-no-longer-white-christian-nation
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The United States may no longer be a white, Christian country. Based on research from Robert P. Jones, author of “The End of White Christian America,” The Atlantic published a video that shows how there’s been a decline in Americans who identify as white Christians in the last decade. His research shows that while 67 percent of Americans 65 years old or older identify as white Christians, only about 29 percent of people 18 to 29 feel the same. More so, Jones’ research shows that about 1 in 4 Americans today identify as religiously unaffiliated, a significant jump from the 1 in 10 who felt the same in the ’90s. According to Jones, Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential run demonstrates how the lack of Christians have affected our nation. Though Romney had a significant amount of white evangelicals voting for him, it wasn’t enough to put him over the top so he could win the presidency. Jones said it was because there had been a decline over the years in that religious group who would have voted for him. But, the author pontificates that if Romney ran in 2004, there would have been enough white Christians in the country that could have secured him the White House. This trend has created something of a backlash, as Americans struggle to figure out their identity. Is America a Christian nation as we’ve often thought, or is it a country defined by its diversity? “People fight like that when they are losing a sense of place, a sense of belonging, and a sense of the country that they understand and love,” Jones said. “How do they re-engage in public life when they can’t be the majority?”)

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Donna Brazile: Another Example That ALL Democrats are Liars and Have NO Integrity – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2016/10/30/donna-brazile-another-example-democrats-liars-no-integrity/

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— Facebook reportedly allows advertisers to exclude racial groups in housing ads  (DIERSEN: As Democrats and RINOs increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites as being racists and even worse things, soon, if not already, we will see signs that say “No Whites Wanted.”)
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2016/10/29/facebook-reportedly-allows-advertisers-to-exclude-racial-groups-in-housing-ads.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Pence: Comey Was ‘Pressured’ Not to Go Public Last Summer – Cathy Burke
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/mike-pence-james-comey-fbi-emails/2016/10/30/id/756026/

 

CBS NEWS
— Donald Trump offered Chris Christie vice president role before Mike Pence, sources say
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-offered-chris-christie-vice-president-role-before-mike-pence/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Members of the following groups crow about the successes that they have been having: anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/10/30/what-do-conservatives-want-to-be/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Campaigns Scramble to Shape Race’s Final Days Amid Surprise FBI Email Probe  Both sides focus on unexpected disclosure of additional emails on Hillary Clinton’s private server – FELICIA SCHWARTZ
http://www.wsj.com/articles/clinton-trump-campaigns-turn-up-heat-to-shape-final-days-1477841003

 

TERRE HAUTE STAR TRIBUNE
— Social Security: Recognizing LGBT History Month  (DIERSEN: Democrats run Social Security.  Democrats promote LGBT activity.  Soon, if not already, Social Security will stop hiring those who do not promote LGBT activity and fire its employees who do not promote LGBT activity.  How soon will Social Security stop sending benefits to those who do not promote LGBT activity?)
http://www.tribstar.com/news/business_news/social-security-recognizing-lgbt-history-month/article_783545a8-2489-54a0-b8d1-f4dd1e86ad3b.html

 

LOS ANGELES LOYOLAN
— Berkeley students want their voices heard, end up being disruptive
http://www.laloyolan.com/opinion/berkeley-students-want-their-voices-heard-end-up-being-disruptive/article_b73e5fda-1d08-5e43-ad02-73b3ebe31aa3.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: More than 100 students involved in the Queer Alliance Resource Center and bridges Multicultural Resource Center at UC Berkeley protested the lack of adequate safe spaces for LGBT, and particularly transgender, students and students of color earlier this week by gathering in front of a bridge on the school’s campus and refusing to let people cross earlier this week. Instead, these students were forced to walk around the bridge into Strawberry Creek, a small ditch, to get to class.)

 

LOUISIANA RECORD
— Home Depot sued for alleged age discrimination – Michael Abella
http://louisianarecord.com/stories/511037116-home-depot-sued-for-alleged-age-discrimination

 

DAILY BEAST
— Vladimir Putin’s Campaign to Seduce, Subvert and Screw Over Western Democracies—Including Ours  The Kremlin has the message and the cash to sweet talk every segment of the Western population, and we’re falling for it. – CHRISTOPHER DICKEY and ERIN ZALESKI  (DIERSEN: Putin has a much higher opinion of members of the following groups than Democrats and RINOs do: Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/10/30/vladimir-putin-s-campaign-to-seduce-subvert-and-screw-over-western-democracies-including-ours.html

 

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats shout that you are racist if you did not vote for Obama in 2008 and 2012.  Democrats shout that you are sexist if you do not vote for Clinton this year.)
http://www.salon.com/2016/10/30/is-america-more-racist-or-more-sexist-admittedly-its-a-tough-call/

October 29 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats should ask Clinton to step aside – John Kass  (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality who have been far more critical of Trump than they have been of Obama or of Clinton?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-hillary-clinton-emails-kass-1030-20161028-column.html
— Tribune readers offer suggestions for a Schoolchild’s Bill of Rights – Editorial  (DIERSEN: How do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes use your grade school education against you?  Mine hint/imply/argue/shout that my attending Trinity Lutheran grade school in Crete 1953-1961 and Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 a) made me far “too conservative” and b) proves that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and that I have always been privileged.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-schoolchild-bill-of-rights-plan-of-chicago-edit-20161027-story.html
— Clinton pushes back against ‘unprecedented’ new FBI review of emails
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-clinton-campaign-fbi-email-investigation-20161029-story.html
— Renewed FBI Clinton probe also shakes races for Senate control – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-campaign-senate-ddd34266-9e06-11e6-b552-b1f85e484086-20161029-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump pounces on Clinton email woes as her team pushes back – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-pounces-on-clinton-email-woes-as-her-team-pushes-back/
— Illinois Democrats determined to use Trump against Republicans – Lynn Sweet and Tina Sfondeles  (DIERSEN: If you are not helping elect Trump, you are helping elect Clinton.  No one who helps elect Clinton should be allowed to seek or hold any kind of government office or political office as a Republican.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-democrats-determined-to-use-trump-against-republicans/
— DREAMers can’t vote, so they seek help to block Trump – Mark Brown (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?  Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-with-no-vote-of-their-own-dreamers-seek-help-to-block-trump/
— His accounting business has boomed since becoming Chicago Heights mayor – BGA
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/chicago-heights-mayor-david-gonzalez-gets-more-business-since-election-hdo-bga/
— Woman missing from Albany Park group home
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/woman-missing-from-albany-park-group-home/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Clinton, Trump well down list of ‘inspirational’ leaders – Jim Davis
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161029/discuss/161028660/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— What the Illinois comptroller race is really about – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161029/ISSUE05/310299991/munger-mendoza-race-for-illinois-comptroller-is-all-about-rauner
— Naperville is no ‘ghost town’ – STEVE CHIRICO, Mayor, Naperville
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161029/ISSUE07/310299997/letters-naperville-is-no-ghost-town
— Chicago’s top law firms lack diversity—and clients are starting to notice – CLAIRE BUSHEY  (DIERSEN: These firms should consider bringing in Charles Bowsher.  While he ran GAO 1981-1996, he had great success getting rid of the agency’s employees who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161029/ISSUE01/310299994/chicagos-top-law-firms-lack-diversity-and-clients-are-starting-to

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— 9 on Sangamon County Board opt out of pension system – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161026/bernard-schoenburg-9-on-sangamon-county-board-opt-out-of-pension-system
— Republican Party needs to revert to nominating Republicans – George Will
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161026/george-will-republican-party-needs-to-revert-to-nominating-republicans

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois write-ins must register to count – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20161029/illinois-write-ins-must-register-to-count

 

WJBD RADIO
— Donald Trump Slams ‘Sleaze’ Anthony Weiner – ABC News
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/10/29/donald-trump-slams-sleaze-anthony-weiner
— Biden: Trump Has Made Presidential Campaign ‘So Crude’
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/10/29/biden-trump-has-made-presidential-campaign-so-crude

 

WSIL TV
— Trump pounces on Clinton email woes as her team pushes back – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33511833/clinton-campaign-comey-statement-long-on-innuendo

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Endorsement: For U.S. Senate in Illinois, Democrat Tammy Duckworth
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/editorial-for-u-s-senate-in-illinois-democrat-tammy-duckworth/article_e3d091fe-25d6-552c-8a63-e89e12a13e74.html

 

CHICAGO NOW
— What’s with all the attacks on Megyn Kelly? – James Kirk Wall  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who promotes Kelly? ANSWER: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-non-veterans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagonow.com/an-atheist-in-illinois/2016/10/whats-with-all-the-attacks-on-megyn-kelly/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Villa Park Board considers increasing liquor licenses – Philip Gonzales
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511017669-villa-park-board-considers-increasing-liquor-licenses

 

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— The Left Blatantly Violates Election Law, and Will Get Away With It – Jim Lakely (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://blog.heartland.org/2016/10/the-left-blatantly-violates-election-law-and-will-obviously-get-away-with-it/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHICH CANDIDATES WILL YOU BE PROMOTING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD THIS WEEKEND?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/which-candidates-will-you-be-promoting-in-your-neighborhood-this-weekend.html
— SCHAKOWSKY’S HEADACHES CONTINUE OVER HUSBAND’S DIRTY CAMPAIGN TRICKS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/schakowskys-headaches-continue-over-husbands-dirty-campaign-tricks.html
— MENDOZA’S FLOWERY WORDS FOR SPEAKER MADIGAN COME BACK TO HAUNT HER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/mendozas-flowery-words-for-speaker-madigan-come-back-to-haunt-her.html

 

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 FLASHBACK: Exhibits You Won’t Find in the New National Museum of African American History and Culture, Part 1 – Cliff Kincaid
http://www.aim.org/aim-column/exhibits-you-wont-find-in-the-new-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture-part-1/
— SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 FLASHBACK: Exhibits You Won’t Find in the New National Museum of African American History and Culture, Part 2 – Cliff Kincaid
http://www.aim.org/aim-column/exhibits-you-wont-find-in-the-new-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture-part-2/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Is College a Root Cause of Unemployment? – Justin Dent  (DIERSEN: To this day, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that I never was “college material,” that I am not “college material,” and that I never will be “college material.’  They demonize, denigrate, and condemn the colleges that I earned degrees from – NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT.)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/10/29/is_college_a_root_cause_of_unemployment_132197.html

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Here’s Exactly Why A Vote For Trump Is Vote Against LGBTQ Rights  A Trump/Pence presidency would be devastating for the queer community. – Kira Brekke
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/heres-exactly-why-a-vote-for-trump-is-vote-against-lgbtq-rights_us_58110a32e4b0390e69cdface
— GOP Senator Loses Key Endorsement Over Anti-Asian Jab  Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk apologized for his remark about Tammy Duckworth’s heritage, but the Human Rights Campaign did not find him sincere. – Michael McAuliff
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mark-kirk-endorsement-anti-asian_us_581506a6e4b0390e69d0abed
— Human Rights Campaign Compounds Mistake; Refuses to Rescind Kirk Endorsement – Peter Rosenstein
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-d-rosenstein/hrc-compounds-mistake-ref_b_12703924.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump Questions Veracity of Ballot Counting in Colorado – NICK CORASANITIO
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/us/politics/donald-trump-ballots-colorado.html
— Tarred by Trump, Paul Ryan Tries to Safeguard Both Party and Job – EMMARIE HUETTEMAN  (DIERSEN: Who tars you?  The following tar me: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/us/politics/trump-paul-ryan-gop-campaign.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump alleges not all mail-in ballots are counted
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/trump-claims-not-all-mail-in-ballots-are-counted/2016/10/29/022b979e-9e1b-11e6-b552-b1f85e484086_video.html
— Trump accuses Clinton of ‘criminal action,’ predicts victory: ‘The silent majority is back’ – Sean Sullivan, John Wagner and Anne Gearan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/clinton-campaign-leaders-say-comey-acted-unfairly-and-perhaps-improperly/2016/10/29/d50bd28e-9dec-11e6-b3c9-f662adaa0048_story.html
— Trump boasts about his philanthropy. But his giving falls short of his words. – David A. Fahrenthold  (DIERSEN: What do you give to others?  I give GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails every morning and every evening free of charge and without any advertising.  What do you say to those who always read those emails but who viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn those emails and me as being worthless because I am not paid to be your GOPUSA Illinois Editor?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-boasts-of-his-philanthropy-but-his-giving-falls-short-of-his-words/2016/10/29/b3c03106-9ac7-11e6-a0ed-ab0774c1eaa5_story.html

 

HERALD SUN
— Clinton fans assault black woman backing Trump – Andrew Bolt
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/blogs/andrew-bolt/clinton-fans-assault-black-woman-backing-trump/news-story/3f4c3757b3b63f4d2df6f528649b5435

 

BOSTON GLOBE
— OUTSTANDING: Archdiocese gives $850,000 to fight marijuana bid – Jim O’Sullivan
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/10/28/archdiocese-spend-against-marijuana-legalization/qtCwVY4ViWjRFwOvcyveeK/story.html

 

BOSTON HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Archdiocese backs pot foes with contribution of $850G – Brian Dowling
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/10/archdiocese_backs_pot_foes_with_contribution_of_850g

 

RECORDER
— Opponents of legal pot see more drugged driving, harm to youth – TOM RELIHAN
http://www.recorder.com/What-s-the-downside-to-legalizing-marijuana-5161644

 

ABA JOURNAL
— Fired general counsel sues for alleged gender and age bias, claims pay talk was banned – DEBRA CASSENS WEISS
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/fired_general_counsel_sues_for_alleged_gender_and_age_bias_claims_pay_talk

 

ON TOP MAGAZINE
— Gay Group Criticized For Its Continued Support Of Mark Kirk After Racist Remark – CARLOS SANTOSCOY
http://www.ontopmag.com/article/23527/Gay_Group_Criticized_For_Its_Continued_Support_Of_Mark_Kirk_After_Racist_Remark

 

SLATE
— Human Rights Campaign Finally Withdraws Kirk Endorsement Following Racist Comment – Mark Joseph Stern
http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2016/10/29/human_rights_campaign_finally_withdraws_mark_kirk_endorsement.html

October 28 Evening Edition

ABC7
— TAMMY DUCKWORTH GETS MARK KIRK APOLOGY AFTER MOCKERY OF MIXED-RACE HERITAGE – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/kirk-apologizes-after-mocking-duckworths-mixed-race-heritage/1577510/

 

NBC5
— 485K of Illinois’ 8M Registered Voters Cast Ballots Early
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/485K-of-Illinois-8M-Registered-Voters-Cast-Ballots-Early-399062231.html
— Powerful Democratic Donors Link Rauner to Trump  A federal super political action committee that has taken out TV ads tying Gov. Bruce Rauner to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is being backed by some powerful Democratic donors, the Chicago Tribune reports. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Report-Poweful-Democratic-Donors-Finance-Anti-Rauner-Super-Pac-399065401.html
— Hillary Clinton Defends Duckworth, Slams Kirk in Tweet  Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton defended Rep. Tammy Duckworth in a tweet Friday, slamming her opponent, Sen. Mark Kirk, for making a racially-charged comment about the congresswoman’s family’s military service during a debate Thursday. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Hillary-Clinton-Defends-Duckworth-Slams-Kirk-in-Tweet-399045101.html
— Kirk Tweets Apology to Duckworth After Racially-Charged Debate Comment  Sen. Mark Kirk’s campaign also issued a statement Friday in response to a racially-charged comment the senator made about Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s parents at Thursday’s debate. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Kirk-Campaign-Honors-Duckworths-Military-Service-399040371.html

 

CBS2
— Kirk Apologizes For Mocking Duckworth’s Family Military History  (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want you to apologize for?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want me to apologize a) for causing all of their problems, b) for causing all of your problems, c) for causing all of my problems, and d) for causing all of everyone’s problems.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/10/28/kirk-apologizes-for-mocking-duckworths-family-military-history/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Kirk apologizes for mocking rival’s family military history – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/214251178-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Mark Kirk apologizes to Duckworth over remark about her heritage – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/mark-kirk-apologizes-to-duckworth-over-remark-about-her-heritage/
— Minorities share 43% of city contracts, but blacks get just 11% – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/minorities-share-43-of-city-contracts-but-blacks-get-just-11/
— FBI’s October surprise complicates race for Clinton – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/fbi-to-investigate-new-emails-on-hillary-clintons-private-server/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Kirk apologizes to Duckworth for remark about Asian heritage, family military service – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mark-kirk-apologizes-tammy-duckworth-met-1029-20161028-story.html
— Suburban politicians seeking promotion vie to succeed Duckworth in Congress – Christy Gutowski
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-8th-congressional-district-raja-dicianni-2016-met-20161028-story.html
— Anti-Madigan documentary shows why he’ll be hard to beat – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-madigan-documentary-illinois-policy-institute-perspec-1030-jm-20161028-column.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Pension board votes to suspend Hastert’s $28,000 pension – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161028/news/161028658/
— Kirk apologizes for mocking Duckworth’s family’s military history – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161028/news/310289942/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kirk inserts foot in mouth one time too many – Greg Hinz
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161028/BLOGS02/161029826/kirk-inserts-foot-in-mouth-one-time-too-many
— Spare me the tears in your aldermanic beers – FAISAL KHAN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161028/OPINION/161029835/spare-me-the-tears-in-your-aldermanic-beers
— Aldermen are entitled to their opinion—not Cubs tickets – FAISAL KHAN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161028/OPINION/161029835/aldermen-are-entitled-to-their-opinion-not-cubs-tickets
— Do Eychaner, Sacks and Pritzker equal Rauner and Griffin? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161028/BLOGS02/161029822/do-eychaner-sacks-and-pritzker-equal-rauner-and-griffin

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Mark Kirk apologizes for mocking Tammy Duckworth’s family military history – AP
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20161028/mark-kirk-apologizes-for-mocking-tammy-duckworths-family-military-history

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Kirk apologizes for mocking rival’s family military history – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/kirk-apologizes-for-mocking-rival-s-family-military-history/article_b866f97b-b371-50fd-ae32-87f2fc25f1c3.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump isn’t paying to save his campaign  Campaign has $16 million on hand – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-isnt-paying-to-save-his-campaign

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— U Of I Analytics Show Trump Gaining Momentum In Electoral College Votes – EM NGUYEN
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/u-of-i-analytics-show-trump-gaining-momentum-in-electoral-college-votes

 

WSIL TV
— FBI’s October surprise complicates race for Clinton – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33504262/fbis-october-surprise-complicates-race-for-clinton

 

WAND TV
— Education gap divides white voters – AP  (DIERSEN: Generally, if you are White, the less education that you have, the more that Democrat and RINO government actions/inactions have harmed you.)
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33507596/education-gap-divides-white-voters

 

STATE LINE
— Rubio dodges questions about Trump  Rubio doesn’t mention Trump by name – CNN  (DIERSEN: Who does not mention your name?  Except in a derogatory way, the following do not mention my name: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.mystateline.com/news/rubio-dodges-questions-about-trump

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Study linking legislator pay to fundraising may prompt calls for pay cuts  (DIERSEN: Do/did you have a regular job?  What if you had to win a primary election and a general election every 2/4/6 years to keep that job?)
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511025023-study-linking-legislator-pay-to-fundraising-may-prompt-calls-for-pay-cuts

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Face it: Property taxes are forcing Illinoisans out of their homes – Austin Berg  (DIERSEN: Property taxes are very high in Wheaton.)
http://ilnews.org/10424/opinion-face-it-property-taxes-are-forcing-illinoisans-out-of-their-homes/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: FOOD-STAMP ENROLLMENT OUTPACES POPULATION GROWTH IN ILLINOIS – Mindy Ruckman
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/food-stamp-enrollment-outpaces-population-growth-in-illinois/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: ILLINOIS HAS FASTEST SHRINKING LABOR FORCE OF ALL SURROUNDING STATES – Michael Lucci
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-has-fastest-shrinking-labor-force-of-all-surrounding-states/

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— North Carolina Hillary Supporter Brags on Facebook About Voting Multiple Times (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/10/north-carolina-hillary-supporter-brags-facebook-voting-multiple-times/

 

FOX NEWS
— GOP Sen. Kirk apologizes after debate criticism of opponent’s heritage
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/10/28/gop-sen-kirk-apologizes-after-debate-criticism-opponents-heritage.html

 

TOWNHALL
— The FBI Is Reopening the Investigation About Hillary’s Emails – Christine Rousselle
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/christinerousselle/2016/10/28/breaking-the-fbi-is-reopening-the-investigation-about-hillarys-emails-n2238062

 

NEWSMAX
— RNC’s Reince Priebus: Trump Getting Stronger – Theodore Bunker
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/reince-priebus-donald-trump-rnc-republican/2016/10/28/id/755869/
— ABC Tracking Poll: Trump Surges, Cuts Hillary Lead – Theodore Bunker
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/ABC-Poll-Trump-Surges-Hillary/2016/10/28/id/755784/

 

IMMIGRATION REFORM
— By Calling Immigration Limits “Un-American,” Hillary Clinton Disagrees With Most Voters – SPENCER RALEY
http://immigrationreform.com/2016/10/24/by-calling-immigration-limits-un-american-hillary-clinton-disagrees-with-most-voters/
— College Education: The Newest Incentive for Immigration Violators? – MATT O’BRIEN
http://immigrationreform.com/2016/10/26/college-education-the-newest-incentive-for-immigration-violators/

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— Univision News Resumes Dirty War vs. Marco Rubio – Jorge Bonilla
http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/latino/jorge-bonilla/2016/10/28/univision-news-resumes-dirty-war-vs-marco-rubio

 

HOT AIR
— Pew: Less than half of Trump supporters say it’s very important to democracy for the media to be free to criticize political leaders  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the media acts like it is an arm of the Democrat Party.)
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/10/28/pew-less-half-trump-supporters-say-important-democracy-media-free-criticize-political-leaders/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— HILLARY’S NEWEST HEADACHE: SEX AND EMAILS  Private server probe reopened after new evidence surfaces in Anthony Weiner case – BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2016/10/hillarys-newest-headache-sex-and-emails/

 

TPM
— After Debate Flub Of GOP Sen Kirk Who Dropped Trump, Conway Says ‘Good Luck’ – ALLEGRA KIRKLAND
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/kellyanne-conway-kirk-good-luck-debate-racially-charged-comment

 

BARBWIRE
— IF ELECTED HILLARY WILL BE LITERAL DEATH TO MILLIONS OF UNBORN BABIES – MARK LANDSBAUM
http://barbwire.com/2016/10/28/58449/

 

THE BLAZE
— Michael Moore: Christianity and socialism are the ‘same thing’ – Jon Street  (DIERSEN: Beyond tragically, ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” talk and act like they are operatives or dupes for the Democrat Party.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/27/michael-moore-christianity-and-socialism-are-the-same-thing/

 

WASHINTON EXAMINER
— Priebus: ‘Stunning’ FBI developments show ‘how serious’ new emails may be – GABBY MORRONGIELLO
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/priebus-fbi-developments-show-how-serious-emails-may-be/article/2605886

 

THE HILL
— Kirk apologizes for questioning Duckworth’s heritage – Mallory Shelbourne
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/303288-kirk-apologizes-for-questioning-duckworths-heritage
— FBI rocks presidential race – Niall Stanage
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/303387-fbi-rocks-presidential-race

 

CNN
— Donald Trump isn’t opening his checkbook to save his campaign – Teddy Schleifer
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/28/politics/donald-trump-checkbook-campaign-contribution/
— Trump on FBI Clinton probe: Don’t let her in the Oval Office – Jeremy Diamond
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/28/politics/donald-trump-reacts-to-fbi-clinton-probe/

 

ABC NEWS
— Kirk Apologizes for Mocking Rival’s Family Military History
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/us-senate-candidates-illinois-spar-heritage-service-43128245
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk apologized Friday for mocking his Democratic rival’s immigrant background and her claim that her family’s military service dates back to the Revolution — comments that drew wide criticism and threatened an already difficult re-election campaign. “Sincere apologies to an American hero, Tammy Duckworth, and gratitude for her family’s service,” Kirk wrote in a Twitter post.)
— A Look at Illinois GOP U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk’s History of Gaffes – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/illinois-gop-us-sen-mark-kirks-history-gaffes-43139466

 

NBC NEWS
— Mark Kirk Apologizes After Racially-Charged Retort in Senate Debate – JANE C. TIMM
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/mark-kirk-apologizes-after-racially-charged-retort-senate-debate-n674561

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Pence Hails New Justice Review of Emails – AP
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/10/28/world/ap-us-campaign-2016-the-latest.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Clinton says it’s “imperative” that FBI explain email decision “without delay”  (DIERSEN: To get me to leave IRS, my Democrat IRS superiors dragged out Diersen v. IRS for more than 3 years 1974-1977. SEE: http://www.gao.gov/products/463866)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/10/28/clinton-says-its-imperative-that-fbi-explain-email-decision-without-delay/
— Clinton breaks her silence, sharply criticizes FBI director for not explaining renewed email probe – John Wagner and Abby Phillip
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/10/28/in-iowa-clinton-doesnt-mention-new-fbi-email-probe-as-she-attacks-trumps-treatment-of-women/

 

USA TODAY
— More bonuses for VA employees despite ongoing problems at the agency – Bill Theobald
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/10/28/more-bonuses-va-employees-despite-ongoing-problems-agency/92837218/

 

MIAMI HERALD
— Trump calls Clinton email investigation ‘bigger than Watergate’ – ELIZABETH KOH
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article111069367.html

 

BALTIMORE SUN
— Millennials under-represented in federal workforce as a retirement boom looms – Sarah Gantz  (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-millennial-workers-20161028-story.html

 

NEW YORKER
— THE F.B.I. REINVIGORATES TRUMP – Benjamin Wallace-Wells
http://www.newyorker.com/news/benjamin-wallace-wells/donald-trump-has-a-new-closing-argument

 

TIME
— Clinton Is Pummeling Trump in Late Campaign Donations – Kristen Bahler
http://time.com/money/4549090/election-2016-campaign-fundraising/

 

SLATE
— Human Rights Campaign Maintains Endorsement of Sen. Mark Kirk After Racist Comment – Mark Joseph Stern
http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2016/10/28/human_rights_campaign_maintains_mark_kirk_endorsement_after_racist_comment.html

 

EDGE MEDIA NETWORK
— Family Research Council Launches iVoter Guide for Values Voters
http://www.edgemedianetwork.com/news///205898

 

LGBTQ NATION
— Human Rights Campaign stands by Republican Mark Kirk despite racist remark – Dawn Ennis
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/10/human-rights-campaign-stands-republican-mark-kirk-despite-racist-remark/

 

DAILY KOS
— Mark Kirk’s Mocking Comment Reflects GOP Bias Against Women And Minorities
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/10/28/1587902/-Mark-Kirk-s-Mocking-Comment-Reflects-GOP-Bias-Against-Women-And-Minorities

 

WHEATON RECORD
— Wheaton College’s history of political involvement – Kelsey Plankeel
http://www.wheatonrecord.com/news/wheatons-history-political-involvement/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Despite not hosting a presidential candidate since 1992, Wheaton College has a rich history of hosting, producing and gaining support from prominent political leaders since its foundation by Jonathan Blanchard — who once ran for president himself — in 1860. Of all of Wheaton’s renowned visitors, perhaps the most impressive are the nine presidential candidates who visited Wheaton’s campus between 1960 and 1992. The first was Richard M. Nixon, the Vice President and 1960 Republican presidential candidate at the time. Nixon appeared at a rally on McCully field and, according to the Wheaton College Archives, encouraged the crowd to “strengthen the faith of America” and “see that young people grow up with faith in God.” Nixon later won the presidency. President Jimmy Carter was the last president to visit Wheaton. He delivered the February 1992 LeRoy H. Pfund Lecture. Other visitors with presidential aspirations included Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in both houses of Congress, 1964 Republican candidate Barry Goldwater, 1972 Democratic candidate George McGovern, President Ronald Reagan, President George H.W. Bush and the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, a populist Democrat who ran for president in 1896, 1900 and 1908, was also a guest of Wheaton. Most recently, 2012 Republican Vice Presidential and current Speaker of the House Paul Ryan gave a speech at a Wheaton breakfast in spring of 2015. Many alumni have also gone on to become recognized public figures. Disgraced ex-Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert was a 1964 graduate. At one point, Hastert served in Congress alongside three other Wheaton graduates: Republican Indiana Senator Dan Coats ’65, Republican Michigan Representative Paul B. Henry ’63 and Democratic Washington Representative Jim McDermott ’58. Other alumni in politics include Michael Gerson ’86, chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush who helped write Bush’s memorable post-9/11 speeches. More infamously, David R. Young Jr. ’59 was a special assistant at the National Security Council in the Nixon Administration. Young co-founded the White House Special Investigations Unit — known as “The Plumbers” — known for breaking into a psychiatry office and later attempting to break into the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex, instigating the Watergate scandal. Additionally, several public figures have supported Wheaton financially in the past as Trustees. Owen Lovejoy was a founding Trustee of Wheaton College, U.S. Congressman and friend of Abraham Lincoln. A scholarship was later presented in his name. Another trustee, Salmon P. Chase, was a Senator, governor of Ohio, Secretary of the Treasury and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Chase was the great-great uncle of Wheaton’s sixth president and the great-great-great uncle of Ken Chase, current chair of the Communication department at Wheaton. He is also the face of the $10,000 bill. David Iglesias, current director of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics and Economics and professor of politics and law, graduated from Wheaton in 1980. In 2001, Iglesias was appointed the U.S. State Attorney for the District of New Mexico under the Bush administration. He also served in the U.S. Navy in 2008 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom as a terrorism and war crimes prosecutor and has held various other national and state positions. Iglesias said Wheaton helped prepare him for public service in three ways: “It gave me the confidence to speak in public; it gave me the Biblical basis for getting involved in the political process; it helped me organize my thoughts and ensure I was focusing on facts, not arguments.” Politics and international relations department chair and associate professor of politics Bryan McGraw said Wheaton tries to “prepare all of our students to exercise leadership in whatever field they choose to go into.” Specifically, Wheaton equips aspiring political leaders to use the gifts given to them to effect justice worldwide, according to McGraw. “We would hope that Wheaton graduates — and Christians more broadly — would be more likely to grasp that call clearly and have the freedom and courage to put it into effect.”)

October 24 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Roskam, Hultgren, Sanguinetti, Munger, DeMonte, Krajewski, Ruscitti, and Khouri spoke at the DuPage County Republican Party’s outstanding Republican Day Celebration Monday evening, October 24, 2016 at Top Golf in Naperville.  The 350+ attendees included past and present state candidates and elected officials Bellock, Connelly, Fortner, Furstenau, Holan, Ives, Lewis, Oberweis, Olsen, and Wehrli; past and present DuPage County candidates and officials Anderson, Atkinson, Berlin, Bucholz, Carlin, Cassioppi, Curran, Eckhoff, Grant, Grasso, Grogan, Hinds, Kachiroubas, Larsen, McGowen, Mendrick, Painter, Pollastrini, Puchalski, Schillerstrom, Schultz, Tornatore, Whelan, Wozniak Jr. & Sr., and Zaruba; past and present township officials Abbate, Cuzzone, Dabrowski, Falbo, Keller, Tornga, and Yurgaitis; past and present party leaders Carlson, Carlyle, Colgan, Fisher, A. LeVan, Lofgren, Marchese, and Minor; judges Brennan, Cerne, Fullerton, O’Halleren-Walsh, Popejoy, and Wilson; and many others including McCluskey.  Milton Township Precinct Committeeman and Wheaton West District City Council Candidate Bobby McNeily started the event with an outstanding Trump impersonation.  Outstandingly, DeMonte spoke very forcefully for Trump. Major event sponsors included Dan Goodwin and Peter Roskam. – Dave Diersen

https://gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— EARLY VOTING EXPANDS IN CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY AHEAD OF ELECTION DAY – Charles Thomas
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/early-voting-expands-in-chicago-cook-county-ahead-of-election-day/1571315/

 

NBC5
— Race to Watch: 6th Congressional District  In the race for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District House seat, Democratic newcomer Amanda Howland looks to knock off Republican incumbent Peter Roskam. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-6th-congressional-district-District-397498141.html
— Cubs Withdraw World Series Ticket Offer for Aldermen: Report  The Chicago Cubs withdrew their offer to sell face-value World Series tickets to Chicago aldermen after a city ethics board ethics board ruled that the offer could violate a ban on elected city officials accepting gifts worth than $50. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Cubs-Revoke-World-Series-Ticket-Offer-for-Aldermen-398233371.html

 

CBS2
— College Students Rally For Fully-Funded Public Higher Education – Terry Keshner
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/10/24/illinois-college-students-rally-for-fully-funded-public-higher-education/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Record number of early voters head to the polls Monday – Mike Flannery
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/213305375-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Reince Priebus: Trump ‘is going to win’ – Washington Post
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-reince-priebus-donald-trump-20161023-story.html
— Illinois Obamacare premiums rise by double-digits for 2017 plans
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-obamacare-illinois-insurance–shopping-1025-biz-20161024-story.html
— Video of Chicago activist removing Trump sign prompts police explanation – Brian L. Cox and Alexandra Kukulka
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-signs-removed-met-20161024-story.html
— Ex-Rep. Schock fined $10,000 by election commission – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-aaron-schock-fined-by-fec-20161024-story.html
— Early voting kicks off Monday in city, suburbs
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-early-voting-starts-monday-clinton-trump-20161021-story.html
— Illinois Obamacare premiums rise by double-digits for 2017 plans – Lisa Schencker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-obamacare-illinois-insurance–shopping-1025-biz-20161024-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump rejects ‘phony’ polls, insists ‘we are winning’ – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-rejects-phony-polls-insists-we-are-winning/
— State voter registration breaks record, pols push early voting – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/state-voter-registration-breaks-record-pols-push-early-voting/
— 10 big decisions to weigh when voting this year – Madeleine Doubek
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/doubek-10-big-decisions-to-weigh-when-voting-this-year/
— Put up or shut up in presidential race – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-put-up-or-shut-up-in-presidential-race/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: Munger for Illinois comptroller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161024/discuss/161029415/
— Illinois among states whose ‘Obamacare’ premiums will go up – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161024/news/161029295/

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— As Medicaid loses stigma, election may cloud its future – AP
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/as-medicaid-loses-stigma-election-may-cloud-its-future/article_067a8389-15bd-593d-a730-471d850ed0f1.html

 

WJBD
— Hillary Clinton Closes Gap with Male Voters
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/10/24/hillary-clinton-closes-gap-with-male-voters

 

X95 RADIO
— RAUNER CABINET: “CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE LEADS TO DISABILITIES, DELAYS, VIOLENT BEHAVIOR
http://www.x95radio.com/2016/10/24/rauner-cabinet-childhood-lead-exposure-leads-to-disabilities-delays-violent-behavior/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— New Holan ad slams Conroy for supporting unbalanced Madigan budget bill – Ruth de Jauregui
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511031865-new-holan-ad-slams-conroy-for-supporting-unbalanced-madigan-budget-bill
— Olsen hails state initiative that targets oppressive regulations, fees – Jeff Gantt
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511033369-olsen-hails-state-initiative-that-targets-oppressive-regulations-fees

 

SANGAMON SUN
— Nearly half of Illinois residents in survey want to move out of state – Hoang Tran
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511025211-nearly-half-of-illinois-residents-in-survey-want-to-move-out-of-state

 

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Democrats outspending GOP rivals in downstate election races – Carol Ostrow
http://seillinoisnews.com/stories/511033436-democrats-outspending-gop-rivals-in-downstate-election-races

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Algonquin’s Jacobs High School Goes for Trump & Other Republicans in Mock Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/10/24/algonquins-jacobs-high-school-goes-for-trump-other-republicans-in-mock-election/

 

WASHINGTOIN POST
— DePaul University forbids College Republicans’ posting of ‘Unborn Lives Matter’ poster – Eugene Volokh
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2016/10/24/depaul-university-forbids-college-republicans-posting-of-unborn-lives-matter-poster/

 

TOWNHALL
— Illinois Senate Race: Anti-Trump Republican Mark Kirk Losing Traction – Justin Holcomb
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/justinholcomb/2016/10/24/illinois-senate-race-n2236355

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump, GOP blast Obamacare premiums – PAIGE WINFIELD CUNNINGHAM
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-gop-blast-obamacare-premiums/article/2605468

 

THE HILL
— Feds: Most states to see steep ObamaCare rate hikes – Sarah Ferris
http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/302569-feds-most-states-to-see-steep-obamacare-rate-hikes
— Election Day holds high stakes for Hispanics – Mike Lillis and Rafael Bernal  (DIERSEN: What are your demographics?  Does Election Day hold high stakes for those who share your demographics?)
http://thehill.com/latino/302444-election-day-holds-high-stakes-for-hispanics

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Republicans Threaten Lawsuits Over TV Ads Linking Them To Donald Trump  Saying a candidate supports Trump is basically defamation, they argue. – Matt Fuller
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/republican-tv-ads-trump_us_580e34b2e4b000d0b157b24f

 

CNN
— Why Trump resonates: Wages plunged for ‘middle skill’ workers – Patrick Gillespie
http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/24/news/economy/trump-wages-middle-skill-worker/index.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Average premiums for popular ACA plans rising 25 percent – Amy Goldstein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/average-premiums-for-popular-aca-plans-rising-25-percent/2016/10/24/3adbb734-9a12-11e6-b3c9-f662adaa0048_story.html
— Trump says polls have underrated him; the primaries showed otherwise – David Weigel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/10/24/trump-says-polls-have-underrated-him-the-primaries-showed-otherwise/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Hillary Clinton unlikely to have mandate even if she demolishes Donald Trump – CAMERON JOSEPH
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/clinton-mandate-crushes-trump-article-1.2843590

 

USA TODAY
— New York Times: Bar Association backs away from ‘Trump libel bully’ report – William Cummings
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/10/24/trump-american-bar-association-report/92707014/

 

NEW YORKER
— DONALD TRUMP AND THE DAY AFTER THE ELECTION – Benjamin Wallace-Wells
http://www.newyorker.com/news/benjamin-wallace-wells/donald-trump-and-the-day-after-the-election

 

CRIMSON
— Students File Brief Defending Harvard’s Affirmative Action Policies – BRITTANY N. ELLIS
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2016/10/25/students-defend-harvard-admissions/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— White House Watch: Still Neck-and-Neck
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/white_house_watch_oct24
— Most Fear Voter Fraud, Say Candidates Shouldn’t Accept Early Results
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/most_fear_voter_fraud_say_candidates_shouldn_t_accept_early_results

 

FED SMITH
— Federal Hiring Freeze – Here We Go Again – Michael Wald  (DIERSEN: During virtually all the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency was under a hiring and/or promotion freeze.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/10/24/federal-hiring-freeze-here-we-go-again/

 

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— ‘NeverTrump’ revenge: Judge orders all pro-Trump material removed from Phyllis Schlafly’s Eagle Forum – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.bizpacreview.com/2016/10/24/nevertrump-revenge-judge-orders-pro-trump-material-removed-phyllis-schlaflys-eagle-forum-403944
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Even weeks after her passing, conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly is suffering attacks from #NeverTrumpers and an activist judge. For what Schlafly’s son, Roger Schlafly, calls indecipherable reasons, low-rated Illinois Judge John B. Barberis has ordered Schlafly’s Eagle Forum to remove all pro-Trump articles which were posted to the group’s website after April 10, 2016. Schlafly spent the last year of her life supporting GOP nominee Donald Trump for the presidency. But she also spent it arguing with a small handful of board members of her own organization about that support. And now, in the weeks after her death, that small group of officers have taken Eagle Forum to court and have somehow succeeded in getting a judge to shut down the Eagle Forum political action organization Schlafly spent a lifetime building. All in an effort to eliminate information about the very candidate she fully supported. In the months before her passing, Phyllis fought off the small group of board members who tried to oust her from the very organization she built. And it was all because she supported Donald Trump against their wishes. In April she issued a video telling the world she was still in charge. But apparently the fight has now continued beyond her death. This month Judge Barberis issued an order filled with demands that Schlafly’s son, Roger, feels are if not illegal, at the very least un-American. The judge’s order seems to be compelling people not a party to the #NeverTrumpers’ lawsuit to do things. For instance, Roger was not named in any of the lawsuits brought against Eagle Forum by the handful of #NeverTrump board members, yet the judge’s order says that Roger must remove all pro-Trump items from the Eagle Forum website. Roger Schlafly, though, decided to take the whole website down and leave an explanation letter in its place because he can’t understand the order given by this #NeverTrump judge. The lawsuit is against Eagle Forum c4 but orders me personally to assist in transferring “Eagle Forum [c4] Property”. This is in spite of the fact that I am not a party to the case, and the court papers say that I am “not associated or affiliated with Eagle Forum [c4] in any way.” Roger also noted that the judge is demanding that he and others on the board refrain from advocating for any political positions as the #NeverTrump activists continue their lawsuit. I have never heard of any political advocacy organization being ordered not to express opinions on a web site. Not in the USA, anyway. I thought that the First Amendment prohibited that sort of thing. Roger goes on to say that the judge also told him he is not allowed to even talk to “third parties” about anything involving Eagle Forum. He then asks since when does any American need permission from a government to talk to a third-party about anything? He concludes explaining what he is doing with the site…  Complying with this order will not be easy. I am not sure exactly what was on the site on April 10. If I remove the pro-Trump articles, I will create dead links. If I explain the dead links, I might be accused of advocating something. I am reluctant to even post the court order, as that might be construed as advocating about litigation. I am not sure that the Eagle Forum c4 even has any property on the web site. Most of the site involves political works and activities of Phyllis Schlafly, and these have nothing to do with the plaintiffs in this lawsuit. I have tried to understand the their demands, but they have never even expressed any interest in the web site, as far as I know. Rolling back Phyllis Schlafly’s web site to purge her pro-Trump views is a dishonest and treacherous thing to do, and I refuse to do it, unless forced by the court. So I am shutting down the eagleforum.org web site for now. I am very sorry about this, and hope to have it back up when the legal issues are settled. So, who is this Judge John B. Barberis? He is the judge on the Illinois Third Judicial Circuit Court and is running to fill a vacancy on the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court. But Barberis, running as a Republican, was not endorsed by the Illinois State Bar Association and was rated as “not recommended” in 2014.)