October 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Kanye West at White House talks mental health, stop-and-frisk with Trump, says MAGA hat makes him ‘feel like Superman – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/kanye-west-at-white-house-in-maga-hat-delivers-surreal-oval-office-show/4461021/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Facebook says it purged more than 800 spam accounts, pages – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/facebook-says-it-purged-more-than-800-spam-accounts-pages/
— U.S. asks Central America to do more on illegal immigration – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/mike-pence-us-central-america-juan-orlando-hernandez-jimmy-morales-oscar-ortiz-more-illegal-immigration/
— People count on the Freedom of Information Act but keep getting shut out – Mick Dumke
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-foia-freedom-of-information-act-citizens-illinois-open-records-problems/
— Lightfoot, city’s only openly gay mayoral candidate, unveils LGBTQ policy agenda – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/lightfoot-gay-candidate-lgbtq-policy-chicago-mayor-election-2019/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Governor Bruce Rauner at Midco International, Inc.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/media/108083742-132.html
— Cynicism is winning in politics and academia – Christine Emba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-hoax-grievance-studies-academia-1012-20181011-story.html
— Border officials alarmed by migrants being smuggled, abandoned in Arizona desert – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-border-migrants-abandoned-desert-20181011-story.html
— Deanne Mazzochi and James Caffrey face off for seat vacated by Patti Bellock – Kimberly Fornek
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/news/ct-dhd-47th-state-representative-elect-tl-1018-story.html
— DuPage sheriff race offers choice between department experience and outside perspective – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-dupage-sheriff-race-st-1012-story.html
— Trump attacks ‘arsonist’ Democrats as polls show House at risk – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-democrats-midterm-polls-house-20181011-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville businessman Richard Wehrli pleads not guilty to aggravated assault – Justin Kmitch
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181011/naperville-businessman-pleads-not-guilty-to-aggravated-assault
— Endorsement: Daily Herald backs Wheeler over Leslie for Illinois House District 50
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20181011/endoresement-daily-herald-backs-wheeler-over-leslie-for-illinois-house-district-50

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Roskam gets some TV help from national GOP The party commits $1.5 million to the embattled west suburban congressman, but his Democratic challenger may have more. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/roskam-gets-some-tv-help-national-gop

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Report: Casten reserves $4.6 million in ads to Roskam’s $2 million
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/11/report-casten-reserves-46-million-in-ads-to-roskams-2-million/
— Rauner ordered to turn over e-mails
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/11/rauner-ordered-to-turn-over-e-mails/

 

GOPUSA
— Former Obama AG Eric Holder incites followers to violence
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=56632

 

DAILY CALLER
— MSNBC’S CHRIS MATTHEWS SAYS DEMOCRATS WON’T LISTEN TO HIM ANYMORE BECAUSE HE’S TOO OLD – Nick Givas
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/11/msnbc-chris-matthews-democrats/
— KANYE WEST LAVISHES PRAISE ON TRUMP IN 10-MINUTE OVAL OFFICE SPEECH – Saagar Enjeti
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/11/kanye-west-praises-donald-trump-oval-office/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Eric Holder: ‘We kick them’ is ‘what this new Democratic Party is about’ – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/eric-holder-we-kick-them-is-what-this-new-democratic-party-is-about

 

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Trump Condemns ‘Dangerous’ Remarks by Holder: He’d ‘Better Be Careful What He’s Wishing For’ – David Rutz
https://freebeacon.com/politics/trump-condemns-dangerous-remarks-by-holder-hed-better-be-careful-what-hes-wishing-for/

 

THE HILL
— Trump hosts Kanye for surreal Oval Office meeting – JORDAN FABIAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/410989-trump-meets-kanye-at-surreal-oval-office-meeting
— Dems struggle to mobilize Latino voters for midterms – MELANIE ZANONA
https://thehill.com/latino/411032-dems-struggle-to-ensure-latino-support-in-midterms

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Made and Distributed in the U.S.A.: Online Disinformation – Sheera Frenkel (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all information is disinformation except for what they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/technology/fake-news-online-disinformation.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Facebook purged over 800 accounts and pages pushing political messages for profit – Elizabeth Dwoskin and Tony Romm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2018/10/11/facebook-purged-over-accounts-pages-pushing-political-messages-profit/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats Have a Latino Voting Problem. It’s Not New, But It’s Urgent. – Ed Kilgore (DIERSEN: To get the Latino vote, Democrats promise to give Latinos preference over non-Latinos. To get the Black, Asian, female, younger people, non-Protestant, poor people, non-German American, non-veteran, and recent immigrant vote, Democrats promise to give Blacks, Asians, females, younger people, non-Protestants, poor people, non-German Americans, non-veterans, and recent immigrants preference over non-Blacks, non-Asians, males, older people, Protestants, non-poor people, German Americans, non-veterans, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/democrats-latino-voting-problem-isnt-new-but-its-urgent.html

 

WORLD SOCIALIST WEB SITE
— Students denounce CIA partnership with University of Illinois Chicago (DIERSEN: What country are these students loyal to?)
http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/10/11/iyss-o11.html

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Equality Illinois Calls for Governor Appointments Reflecting Diversity of Illinois One openly LGBTQ appointee among 1,495 on state boards and commissions
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Equality-Illinois-Calls-for-Governor-Appointments-Reflecting-Diversity-of-Illinois/64391.html

October 10 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— The Milton Township Republican Central Committee held an outstanding meeting Wednesday evening, October 10, 2018, at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall. Candidates on November 6, 2018 ballots at the meeting included Breen, Connelly, Eckhoff, Grant, Henry, Hinds, Kinzler, Lewis, MacKay, Roskam, Wiley, Wilson, Zaruba, and Zay. Other attendees included Almiron, Bohn, Carlson, Caruso, Cherry, Cooper, Crane, Dangelo, Elliott, Falbo, Fitch, Formento, Holan, Holder, Ives, Keller, Krzyzewski, LaVanway, C. & A. LeVan, Lofgren, McGowen, McNeily, Menna, Molitor, Monino, Muehlfelt, B. Murphy, Nathwani, Prater, Rash, Ryan, Shaw, Slinger, C. Smith, and Whelan. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Emanuel tells reporters: ‘You’re getting played’ chasing President Trump’s tweets – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-donald-trump-consent-decree-20181010-story.html
— Democrats aren’t being honest. Voters will take note. – Ed Rogers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-rogers-democrats-mob-self-pity-1011-20181010-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Members of the following groups unite to defeat Republicans: anti-business, anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-morning-spin-susana-mendoza-ad-20181009-story,amp.html
— Why are teachers paid so much better in Europe than in America? – Rick Noack
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-teachers-pay-europe-education-wages-1011-20181010-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage president leaving for job in California – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181010/college-of-dupage-president-leaving-for-job-in-california
— Deanne Marie Mazzochi: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181010/deanne-marie-mazzochi-candidate-profile
— Peter Breen: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181010/name-peter-breen

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Metro Chicago held back by racial, ethnic disparities, regional plan declares – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/metro-chicago-held-back-racial-ethnic-disparities-regional-plan-declares
— City Hall gets 100 percent rating in LGBTQ report An annual review finds that most American big cities have adopted pro-gay hiring, health and outreach policies. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: From what I see, the less that you do to promote LGBTQ activity, the more that you will be discriminated against.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/city-hall-gets-100-percent-rating-lgbtq-report

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Newly released poll shows Pritzker with lead over Rauner – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20181010/newly-released-poll-shows-pritzker-with-lead-over-rauner

 

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— 6th District Contest Tightens – Todd Wessell
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/off-the-record-6th-district-contest-tightens/

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Election 2018 candidate: Grant Eckhoff, DuPage County Board District 4
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2018/10/05/election-2018-candidate-grant-eckhoff-dupage-county-board-district-4/a4txn60/

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Republicans Seize On ‘Angry Mob’ Mantra To Keep Their Midterm Base Fired Up – JESSICA TAYLOR & AYESHA RASCOE
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/republicans-seize-angry-mob-mantra-keep-their-midterm-base-fired#stream/0

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— College of DuPage – President Rondeau named as next president of the Naval Postgraduate School – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/10/college-of-dupage-president-rondeau-named-as-next-president-of-the-naval-postgraduate-school/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DEMOCRATS GIDDY OVER TIGHTENING RACES IN IL 06, 12, 13, AND 14 CDS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/democrats-giddy-over-tightening-races-in-il-06-12-13-and-14-cds.html
— DEPAUL UNIVERSITY’S TREATMENT OF CONSERVATIVE SPEAKERS HITS NATIONAL NEWS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/depaul-universitys-treatment-of-conservative-speakers-hits-national-news.html
— ILLINOIS: NEW PARADISE FOR ABORTION INDUSTRY “BECAUSE THERE’S NO SHAME … ”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/illinois-new-paradise-for-abortion-industry-because-theres-no-shame-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner’s shift on illegal immigration
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/10/rauners-shift-on-illegal-immigration/
— NYT poll has Hultgren up by 4
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/10/nyt-poll-has-hultgren-up-by-4/
— Morning Consult Poll: Rauner disapproval rating is 62 percent (DIERSEN: How much of that 62 percent is because Rauner refuses to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump?)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/10/morning-consult-poll-rauner-disapproval-rating-is-62-percent/
— Illinois Policy Institute: Hardly any waste in Illinois government
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/10/illinois-policy-institute-hardly-any-waste-in-illinois-government/

 

TOWNHALL
— Backlash: Post-Kavanaugh, Key Senate Races Have Turned South for Democrats – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/10/10/oh-my-postkavanaugh-mcsally-jumps-into-arizona-lead-blackburn-pulling-away-in-tennessee-n2527209

 

DAILY CALLER
— FOX NEWS CRUSHES CNN AND MSNBC IN RATINGS, HAS MORE VIEWERS THAN BOTH NETWORKS COMBINED – Benny Johnson
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/10/fox-news-ratings-beat-cnn-msnbc/

 

GOPUSA
— Here’s what Google thinks of you and all Republicans
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=56551
— Trump Delivers GOP an Early Christmas Present: A Backbone – Bobby Eberle
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=56443
— Michael Bloomberg stops pretending to be a Republican
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=56522
— Pop music’s Taylor Swift convinces young liberals to register to vote (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at “young liberals” that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, and bigots who should be gotten rid of.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=56516

 

THE HILL
— GOP sees new hope to expand Senate majority – MAX GREENWOOD
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/410847-gop-sees-new-hope-to-expand-senate-majority

 

REUTERS
— Trump raises ethanol use in gasoline, appeases farmers ahead of elections
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-raises-ethanol-gasoline-appeases-farmers-ahead-elections-013734958–finance.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s ‘Buy American and Hire American’ initiative won’t actually help workers.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2018/10/10/trumps-buy-american-hire-american-initiative-wont-actually-help-workers/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Newsweek’s Parent Company Charged With Defrauding Lenders Prosecutors say $10 Million scheme provided funds to help keep company afloat – Lukas I. Alpert and Rebecca Davis O’Brien
https://www.wsj.com/articles/newsweeks-parent-company-co-founder-charged-with-defrauding-lenders-1539208065

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— GOP Voters Madder, More Likely to Vote Because of Kavanaugh
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/october_2018/gop_voters_madder_more_likely_to_vote_because_of_kavanaugh

October 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump apologizes ‘on behalf of the nation’ to Kavanaugh during swearing-in – ADAM KELSEY
https://abc7chicago.com/trump-apologizes-on-behalf-of-the-nation-to-kavanaugh-during-swearing-in/4441443/
— Trump says ‘stop and frisk’ could reduce Chicago violence; Emanuel, ACLU disagree – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/pres-donald-trump-says-stop-and-frisk-could-reduce-chicago-violence/4442337/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— President Trump says allegations against Brett Kavanaugh ‘hoax’ – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-says-allegations-against-kavanaugh-hoax-

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Wealthy’s dubious schemes flush away tax worries – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-pritzker-rauner-billionaires-st-1009-story.html
— Davie, Morrison state Senate race sees big influx of cash – Steve Sadin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/deerfield/news/ct-dfr-state-senate-campaign-donations-tl-1011-story.html
— Mayor Rahm Emanuel rejects President Donald Trump’s call for Chicago police to use stop-and-frisk tactics – John Byrne, Rick Pearson and Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-chicago-shootings-20181008-story.html
— Trump likes Taylor Swift’s music ‘about 25 percent less’ after she endorses Democrats – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-taylor-swift-donald-trump-20181008-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are members of Group A want to get rid of those who are members of Group B. Those who are members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and those who are members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-minority-rule-washington-brett-kavanaugh-anne-applebaum-1009-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Republicans stoke fear of Democratic ‘angry mobs’ ahead of midterms.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-republicans-protests-angry-mob-20181008-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump offers nation’s apology to Kavanaugh, declares him ‘proven innocent’ – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-apology-kavanaugh-proven-innocent-ceremonial-swearing-in/
— Rauner, Pritzker to face off before Sun-Times Editorial Board – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-pritzker-debate-sun-times-editorial-board/
— City’s Columbus Day Parade celebrates Italian community – Emily McTavish
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/citys-columbus-day-parade-celebrates-italian-community/
— Army says changes will help recruiting in 2019 – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/army-says-changes-will-help-recruiting-in-2019/
— What are we to do when half of Illinois voters say they’ve considered moving out? – Rosanna Marquez (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps want members of the following groups to move out of Illinois: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/what-are-we-to-do-when-half-of-illinois-voters-say-theyve-considered-moving-out/
— Paul Ryan: House Speaker says ‘big fight’ coming over border wall after election – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/paul-ryan-house-speaker-says-big-fight-coming-over-border-wall-after-election/

 

DAILY HERALD
— 6th Cong. Dist.: How candidates want health care to change – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181008/6th-cong-dist-how-candidates-want-health-care-to-change
— Trump says calls to impeach Kavanaugh are ‘an insult to the American public’ – John Wagner
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181008/trump-says-calls-to-impeach-kavanaugh-are-an-insult-to-the-american-public
— Batavia accused of conducting pro-home-rule campaign – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181008/batavia-accused-of-conducting-pro-home-rule-campaign

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Roskam, GOP mostly quiet on Kavanaugh vote, but local Dems outspoken If Republicans get a boost from the backlash to the bitter Supreme Court confirmation, it’s not happening in Illinois, if candidate reaction is any guide. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/roskam-gop-mostly-quiet-kavanaugh-vote-local-dems-outspoken
— Why do you keep blocking women’s shot at equal pay, Gov. Rauner? – MELISSA JOSEPHS (DIERSEN: Josephs should write about how and why GAO pays its male employees less than it pays its female employees who have comparable education, work experience, professional certifications, professional licenses, etc.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/why-do-you-keep-blocking-womens-shot-equal-pay-gov-rauner

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Both parties seem willing to have it both ways on tax dodging Revelations on governor candidate & president throw shade on tax practices
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/both-parties-seem-willing-to-have-it-both-ways-on-tax-dodging/1507139649

 

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— Thanks to Trump, the GOP Isn’t a Push-Over Party Anymore – DOUG E. IBENDAHL
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14571

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Federal Judge Refuses to Stop McHenry Township Road District Consolidation Referendum
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/07/federal-judge-refuses-to-stop-mchenry-township-road-district-consolidation-referendum/
— McHenry County Refuses to Cite State Statute That Would Allow $100 Rebate to Some Homeowners for Past Valley Hi Overtaxation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/07/mchenry-county-refuses-to-cite-state-statute-that-would-allow-100-rebate-to-some-homeowners-for-past-valley-hi-overtaxation/
— McSweeney Gives Another Hint of U.S. Senate Run
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/06/mcsweeney-gives-another-hint-of-u-s-senate-run/
— Jack Franks’ Inspector General Power Grab Fails to Gain Approval of Finance Committee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/10/05/jack-franks-inspector-general-power-grab-fails-to-gain-approval-of-finance-committee/

 

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Treasurer candidate Jim Dodge: Pritzker is out of touch with common voters – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511596503-treasurer-candidate-jim-dodge-prtizker-is-out-of-touch-with-common-voters

 

METRO EAST SUN
— House candidate Dwight Kay accuses Pritzker of property tax ‘scam’ – Glenn Minnis
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/511596452-house-candidate-dwight-kay-accuses-pritzker-of-property-tax-scam

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER: “I WILL NEVER LET ILLINOIS BE A SANCTUARY STATE. PERIOD.”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/rauner-i-will-never-let-illinois-be-a-sanctuary-state-period.html
— ILLINOIS ABORTION PROMOTERS STAND FIRM AGAINST KAVANAUGH
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/illinois-abortion-promoters-stand-firm-against-kavanaugh.html
— WEYERMULLER & RICE: FREE SPEECH AT DEPAUL: A BYGONE ERA?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/weyermuller-rice-free-speech-at-depaul-a-bygone-era.html
— PREVAILING-WAGE LAWS CAUSE PERMANENT HARM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/prevailing-wage-laws-cause-permanent-harm.html
— AMAZON’S PAY RAISE HAS NO LESSONS FOR MINIMUM WAGE POLICY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/amazons-pay-rise-has-no-lessons-for-minimum-wage-policy.html
— COURT DENIES CITY OF CHICAGO’S MOTION TO DISMISS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY CASE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/court-denies-city-of-chicagos-motion-to-dismiss-religious-liberty-case.html
— DI LEO: TAYLOR SWIFT AND THE POLITICS OF GROUPTHINK
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/10/taylor-swift-and-the-politics-of-groupthink.html

 

GOPUSA
— Illegal alien men sneak children into US to exploit ‘family loophole’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=55985
— Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour launches racial attack against ‘white woman’ Susan Collins
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=56319
— Kavanaugh will be the first SC justice to have 4 female law clerks
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=56361

 

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Says Democrats Will Turn America Into Venezuela – BENNY JOHNSON
https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/08/trump-democrats-turn-america-into-venezuela/

 

THE HILL
— Trump, Kavanaugh celebrate after brutal confirmation battle – JORDAN FABIAN AND BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/410495-trump-kavanaugh-celebrate-confirmation
— 45 percent say media coverage was biased against Kavanaugh
https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/410409-45-percent-say-media-coverage-was-biased-against-kavanaugh

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Kavanaugh shows how easily Washington forgives its own.”
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/08/opinions/meet-brett-kavanaugh-opinion-golinkin/index.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Laid-Off Toys ‘R’ Us Workers Find Powerful Ally in Public Pensions – Michael Corkery
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/08/business/toys-r-us-workers-public-pensions-private-equity.html

 

DALLAS NEWS
— Amazon’s $15 wage shows a free market, not local government control, is best for workers – Editorial
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2018/10/08/amazons-15-minimum-wage-shows-free-market-not-hodgepodge-local-government-control-best-workers

 

CBS8
— Trump-backed John Cox appeals to ‘forgotten Californian’ in race for governor (DIERSEN: Democrats focus attention on those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.cbs8.com/story/39247253/trump-backed-john-cox-appeals-to-forgotten-californian-in-race-for-governor

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “WILL DONALD TRUMP’S BOOMING ECONOMY GO BUST BEFORE WORKING-CLASS WALLETS SEE THE BENEFITS?”
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-booming-economy-go-bust-working-class-see-benefits-1157211

October 7 Evening Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

October 7 Morning Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

October 5 Evening Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Many UI law professors sign letter opposing Kavanaugh’s confirmation – Julie Wurth (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will it be impossible to get accepted into law schools unless you are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-10-05/many-ui-law-professors-sign-letter-opposing-kavanaughs-confirmation.html

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

WEALTHY RETIREMENT
— Age Discrimination Is Alive and Well – Steve McDonald (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 70. All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted age discrimination a) to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://wealthyretirement.com/slap-in-the-face/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-age-discrimination/

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

October 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Brett Kavanaugh FBI report shows ‘no hint of misconduct,’ Sen. Grassley says – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/brett-kavanaugh-fbi-report-shows-no-hint-of-misconduct-grassley-says/4408900/
— Brett Kavanaugh FBI report shows ‘no hint of misconduct,’ Sen. Grassley says, judge pens op-ed – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/brett-kavanaugh-fbi-report-shows-no-hint-of-misconduct-grassley-says–judge-pens-op-ed/4408900/
— Rauner and Pritzker trade accusations of criminal behavior – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-and-pritzker-trade-accusations-of-criminal-behavior/4412931/

 

NBC5
— Pritzker, Rauner Exchange Barbs Over Alleged Misconduct
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/WEB_5P-ILLINOISR-GOVERNORS-RACE_Chicago-495213391.html

 

CBS2
— Illinois Democrat Sean Casten Among House Candidates Raising Eye-Popping Sums For November Election
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/04/house-candidates-campaign-fundraising-sean-casten-democrats/
— Fact Check: Democrat Terra Costa Howard’s Ad Falsely Accuses GOP Lawmaker Peter Breen Of Standing With ‘Accused Sex Predators’ – Derrick Blakley
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/03/terra-costa-howard-campaign-ad-fact-check-peter-breen-false-attack/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Retired Justice John Paul Stevens says don’t confirm Kavanaugh
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/retired-justice-john-paul-stevens-says-don-t-confirm-kavanaugh

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— VERY SAD: Protesters opposing confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh rally in downtown Naperville – Erin Hegarty (DIERSEN: What percent of these protesters are anti-Trump, anti-Christian, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-kavanaugh-protest-naperville-foster-st-1005-story.html
— After the FBI report, confirm Kavanaugh – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-kavanaugh-fbi-senate-confirm-20181004-story.html
— Key Republican senators accept FBI report on Kavanaugh; retired Justice Stevens opposes nominee – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-kavanaugh-senate-vote-fbi-report-20181004-story.html
— Which is more criminal, death or taxes? Gov. Bruce Rauner, J.B. Pritzker fight it out. – Rick Pearson and Mike Riopell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-governors-race-death-or-taxes-20181004-story.html
— The rise and the reckoning: Inside Brett Kavanaugh’s elite circles of influence – Marc Fisher, Ann E. Marimow, Michael Kranish (DIERSEN: Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you as being someone who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth? I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me as being someone who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-brett-kavanaugh-profile-georgetown-yale-20181004-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: He would be, in the words of his prep school’s motto, a man for others. At an age when most young people struggle to figure out their path forward, he knew he would devote his life to public service. Brett Kavanaugh was destined for something big. The people around him knew it, too. Through the years, Kavanaugh, 53, a federal appellate judge since 2006, has been rich in friends, loyal and true. Teachers, parents, classmates, colleagues – they made it their business to buff and defend Kavanaugh’s reputation. They cheered him on as he climbed the ladder of legal success. And they rallied around him when he tripped on the way up. That turned out to be a job that extended over four decades because as bright and kind and wise as friends say Kavanaugh is, he has also left behind a trail of people who say that his reckless behavior raises serious questions about his judgment and veracity. The story of President Donald Trump’s embattled choice for the Supreme Court, who could learn the fate of his troubled nomination Thursday, is a classic Washington tale of a young man who grew up surrounded by people in high places, keenly aware of protecting his image.)
— As Kavanaugh hearing puts spotlight on teens and alcohol, experts warn: ‘Adolescent drinking is a problem’ – Kate Thayer (DIERSEN: What has steered you away from booze? For me it includes my outstanding parents, Trinity Lutheran Church and Grade School in Crete, Hope Lutheran Church and Grade School in Park Forest, and being a federal employee. Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) drank lots of booze, b) drink lots of booze, c) want to drink lots of booze, d) want to make lots of money selling booze, and/or e) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of booze. A major reason why my wife and I bought a home in Wheaton in 1978 and we had one built in Wheaton in 1984 was that Wheaton was dry back then.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-kavanaugh-teen-drinking-20181004-story.html
— Trump and the myth of the self-made man – Helaine Olen (DIERSEN: To what extent did your father promote your career? My outstanding father died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21. He had fought type 1 diabetes from age 14, was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, never attended college, worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights, almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, and did not buy a new car until he was 45 years old, and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-donald-trump-self-made-tax-fraud-1005-20181004-story.html
— Bad temperament alone shouldn’t sink Kavanaugh – Noah Feldman (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do everything that they can to make me raise my voice and lose my temper. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-kavanaugh-temperament-supreme-court-1005-20181004-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Small investors bought into Trump hotels, including his Chicago tower.” and “Then the Embarrassment came.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-hotels-chicago-new-york-20181004-story.html
— Kavanaugh says he ‘might have been too emotional’ at hearing; Friday morning preliminary vote set – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-kavanaugh-senate-vote-fbi-report-20181004-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— GOP looking more confident on Kavanaugh after FBI report – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-fbi-investigation-report/
— Pritzker’s and Rauner’s messages simplified: I am not a crook — but he is! – Tina Sfondeles and Emily McTavish
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-pritzker-i-am-not-crook-criiminal-legionnaires-disease-toilets/
— Illinois Senate 23rd District Republican nominee: Seth Lewis
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/seth-lewis-illinois-senate-23rd-district-republican-candidate-2018-general-election/
— U.S. Rep. Schakowsky among 50 cited with trespassing at McDonald’s protest – Luke Wilusz
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/u-s-rep-schakowsky-among-50-cited-with-trespassing-at-mcdonalds-protest/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump equates Brett Kavanaugh with Jason Van Dyke.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steinberg-brett-kavanaugh-jason-van-dyke-supreme-court-chicago-police-laquan-mcdonald/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, White men are viciously demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being a) racists and/or b) beneficiaries of racism.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/brett-kavanaugh-racism-criminal-justice-senate/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If your critics/opponents asked your college roommates for dirt on you, what would your college roommates say?
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181004/analysis-kavanaugh-learns-the-ted-cruz-rule-tread-lightly-with-college-roommates
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181004/i-knew-that-he-knew-he-wasnt-telling-the-truth-former-yale-roommate-says-about-kavanaugh

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Property taxes too high? Throw the bums out. A media campaign blaming both parties for skyrocketing property taxes makes it clear that a rift in the state’s Republican Party shows no sign of healing. – MARK GUARINO
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/property-taxes-too-high-throw-bums-out
— How weak is Trump in the states that made him president? A new poll shows what Midwest voters think of the president’s performance, just weeks ahead of key elections for Senate and governor. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/how-weak-trump-states-made-him-president

 

WLS AM
— Jim Durkin: “The report is clear, [Pritzker] committed fraud” – Kimberly Kaczmarek
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/10/04/jim-durkin-the-report-is-clear-pritzker-committed-fraud/
— Bill to keep tax cheats off ballot – Nick Gale (DIERSEN: Since 1978, when Money Magazine and IRS disallowed my education deductions, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have sided with Money Magazine and with IRS and hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am a tax cheat. They have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the undergraduate and graduate courses that I took a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and d) were a distraction. I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48.)
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/10/04/bill-to-keep-tax-cheats-off-ballot/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— GOP leaders take their shot at Pritzker over inspector general’s report – KEVIN BARLOW
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/gop-leaders-take-their-shot-at-pritzker-over-inspector-general/article_1e839902-9218-57c1-b258-3ecacfdf739d.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Rauner, Pritzker argue about who is more privileged during debate – Rachel Droze (DIERSEN: Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you as being someone who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth? I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me as being someone who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. To what extent did your father promote your career? My outstanding father died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21. He had fought type 1 diabetes from age 14, was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, never attended college, worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights, almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, and did not buy a new car until he was 45 years old, and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy.))
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/rauner-pritzker-argue-about-who-is-more-privileged-during-debate-10-04-2018

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In Illinois, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump and then tell everyone to vote for all the Democrats on November 6, 2018 ballots to punish Trump.
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/statewide-poll-illinois-gop-candidates-may-face-uphill-election-battle#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Durbin, Duckworth support AG investigation into Rauner administration’s role in vets home outbreak – Kevin Schwaller
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/durbin-duckworth-support-ag-investigation-into-rauneradministration-s-role-in-vets-home-outbreak/1498176032

 

METRO EAST SUN
— Jason Plummer: Illinois is being wrecked by bad public policy – Glenn Minnis
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/511587528-jason-plummer-illinois-is-being-wrecked-by-bad-public-policy

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Casten outraises Roskam two-to-one (DIERSEN: What do you give Republican candidates? I give them a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening free of charge and without any advertising. GOPUSA ILLINOIS email subscriptions are worth at least $1,000 a year.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/10/04/casten-outraises-roskam-two-to-one/

 

FOX NEWS
— Texas agents seeing surge of families crossing border after controversial zero-tolerance policy ends – Casey Stegall and Maggie Kerkman
https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-agents-seeing-surge-of-families-crossing-border-after-controversial-zero-tolerance-policy-ends

 

BREITBART
— Open Borders ‘Absolutely’ Risk Terrorism, Says Border Patrol Sector Chief – Bob Price
https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/10/04/open-borders-absolutely-risk-terrorism-says-border-patrol-sector-chief/

 

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— How California Republicans Could Avenge Kavanaugh – Eric Lendrum
https://www.amgreatness.com/2018/10/04/how-california-republicans-could-avenge-kavanaugh/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Harvard Law students file complaints to keep Kavanaugh off campus as FBI finds no evidence – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/harvard-law-students-file-complaints-to-keep-kavanaugh-off-campus-as-fbi-fi

 

THE HILL
— Scores of Kavanaugh protesters arrested after descending on Senate building – MORGAN CHALFANT AND MELANIE ZANONA
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/409999-scores-of-kavanaugh-protesters-arrested-after-descending-on-senate-building
— Kavanaugh’s path to confirmation begins to solidify – ALEXANDER BOLTON AND JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/409936-kavanaughs-path-to-confirmation-begins-to-solidify
— Pence accuses China of anti-Trump campaign – JORDAN FABIAN AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/409875-pence-accuses-china-of-anti-trump-campaign
— Amy Schumer among those arrested at Kavanaugh protest – JUDY KURTZ
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/409996-amy-schumer-among-those-arrested-at-kavanaugh-protest

 

ABC NEWS
— Capitol Police have begun arresting about 300 anti-Kavanaugh protesters who staged a sit-in on the floor of a Senate office building’s atrium.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/latest-initial-senate-vote-kavanaugh-set-friday-58275119
— Ahead of crucial Kavanaugh vote, hundreds of protesters rally in front of Supreme Court – MEGHAN KENEALLY
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ahead-crucial-kavanaugh-vote-hundreds-protesters-rally-front/story

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting “religious leaders” to serve as operatives and as dupes for the Democrat Party.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2018/10/04/national-council-churches-makes-rare-statement-oppose-kavanaugh/
— Congressional Republicans tentatively agree to raise federal worker pay, rebuffing Trump – Erica Werner and Lisa Rein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/congressional-republicans-tentatively-agree-to-raise-federal-worker-pay-rebuffing-trump/2018/10/04/2befe952-bcf2-11e8-8792-78719177250f_story.html
— Inside Kavanaugh’s circles of influence: How his upbringing among Washington’s elite has helped protect him – Marc Fisher, Ann E. Marimow and Michael Kranish (DIERSEN: Who/what protected you during your upbringing? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would have to say the Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete and its members protected me 1948-1961 and that Hope Lutheran Church in Park Forest and it members have protected me since 1961.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-rise-and-the-reckoning-inside-brett-kavanaughs-circles-of-influence/2018/10/04/bd8dcf4e-c677-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Police arrest anti-Kavanaugh protesters – AP
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-essential-washington-updates-police-arrest-kavanaugh-s-senate-1538684994-htmlstory.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Kavanaugh: An Easy Vote A ‘no’ would alienate Republican voters and invite the smearing of future nominees. – Kimberley A. Strassel
https://www.wsj.com/articles/kavanaugh-an-easy-vote-1538694463

 

FORBES
— What It Means To Hire For ‘Culture Fit,’ And How To Do It Right – Vivian Maza (DIERSEN: What are the cultures of the organizations that you are a member of? How strongly are those cultures anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2018/09/28/what-it-means-to-hire-for-culture-fit-and-how-to-do-it-right/
— Female Lawyers Face Widespread Gender Bias, According To New Study – Kim Elsesser (DIERSEN: Female lawyers should consider working for the federal government. The federal government has always been under pressure from Democrat politicians to hire, to retain, and to promote females, and especially females who are Democrat, minority, and/or younger.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2018/10/01/female-lawyers-face-widespread-gender-bias-according-to-new-study/

 

HR DRIVE
— Overqualified or over the hill? The pitfalls of experience ranges In the same way that ruling out a candidate based on poor “culture fit” can be cover for bias, experts say experience ranges can be a dog whistle for age discrimination. – Riia O’Donnel
https://www.hrdive.com/news/overqualified-or-over-the-hill-the-pitfalls-of-experience-ranges/538696/

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Republicans Approach Kavanaugh Victory As Collins and Flake Signal Approval – Ed Kilgore
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/10/collins-and-flake-signal-likely-victory-for-kavanaugh.html

 

DAILY BEAST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The Right Thinks Kavanaugh’s Toxic Masculinity Is Just ‘Being a Man’ When Trump and his Supreme Court nominee fly into a destructive rage, conservative media calls it ‘fiery.’ It’s much more than that.”
https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-right-thinks-kavanaughs-toxic-masculinity-is-just-being-a-man

 

VARIETY
— Thousands of Anti-Kavanaugh Protesters Take Washington D.C. – TED JOHNSON
https://variety.com/2018/politics/news/anti-kavanaugh-protesters-supreme-court-1202969245/

 

LGBTQ NATION
— Brett Kavanaugh may save the Republicans’ bacon on Election Day – John Gallagher
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/10/brett-kavanaugh-may-save-republicans-bacon-election-day/

 

DAILY MAIL
— Protesters take over Senate office building as anti-Kavanaugh demonstrations hit Capitol Hill in bid to halt confirmation of Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6241465/Protests-Capitol-Hill-ditch-bid-stop-Kavanaugh-confirmed.html

October 3 Evening Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

FORBES
— Starting A New Job? Here’s How To Get Along With Your Team – Shelcy V. Joseph (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long have a hard time getting along with me. Individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid have a hard time getting along with me.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelcyvjoseph/2018/09/30/starting-a-new-job-heres-how-to-get-along-with-your-team/#7056d3b913c4

 

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

October 1 Evening Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

September 30 Evening Edition

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Republican headquarters in Rockford vandalized with word ‘rape’ – Chris Green (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, reasons increase for individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of the following groups to invest in security cameras and in other security measures: Trump supporters, Christian, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20180930/republican-headquarters-in-rockford-vandalized-with-word-rape

 

WQAD
— Winnebago County Republican headquarters vandalized – ELIZABETH WADAS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, reasons increase for individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of the following groups to invest in security cameras and in other security measures: Trump supporters, Christian, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://wqad.com/2018/09/30/winnebago-county-republican-headquarters-vandalized/

 

ABC7
— Candidates for Illinois Attorney General
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/newsviews-candidates-for-illinois-attorney-general/4375698/

 

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps hint/imply/argue/shout that all men are rapists.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/multimedia/survivors-project-stories-of-survival-after-sexual-assault-461343433.html

 

CBS2
— Michelle Obama Works To Get Out The Vote (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican who not only do not want me to get out the vote, they do everything that they can to stop me from getting out the vote. They a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/09/29/michelle-obama-works-to-get-out-the-vote/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 3rd Kavanaugh accuser has history of legal disputes – AP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the lawsuits that I have filed and a class action lawsuit that I was an active member of the class in. I would focus on the defendants, the facts that I presented, the charges that I made, the remedies that I sought, the attorneys who represented me, the judges that were assigned, the outcomes of the lawsuits, etc. But most importantly, I would focus on the retaliatory acts that the defendants, their operatives, their dupes, and those who what to curry favor with the defendants have taken against me.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/3rd-kavanaugh-accuser-has-history-of-legal-disputes
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Julie Swetnick, one of the women who has publicly accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, has an extensive history of involvement in legal disputes, including a lawsuit in which an ex-employer accused her of falsifying her college and work history on her job application. Legal documents from Maryland, Oregon and Florida provide a partial picture of a woman who stepped into the media glare amid the battle over Kavanaugh’s nomination for the nation’s highest court. Court records reviewed by The Associated Press show Swetnick has been involved in at least six legal cases over the past 25 years. Along with the lawsuit filed by a former employer in November 2000, the cases include a personal injury suit she filed in 1994 against the Washington, D.C., regional transit authority. Her lawyer, Michael Avenatti, told the AP that court cases involving her have no bearing on the credibility of her claims about Kavanaugh. Avenatti said the suit from her ex-employer – it was dismissed a month after it was filed – was “completely bogus, which is why it was dismissed almost immediately.” He told AP that he “fully vetted” Swetnick before helping her take her claims against Kavanaugh public. . .Some details of the legal disputes she’s been involved in aren’t known, because documents in the cases are incomplete or no longer available. Records in the lawsuit filed in late 2000 by her ex-employer, Oregon-based software company Webtrends, don’t indicate why it was dismissed. Avenatti said there was a settlement in the case but no money changed hands. In its civil complaint in a state court in Oregon, the company said Swetnick, a software engineer, was an employee for a few weeks before its human resources department received a report that she had engaged in “unwelcome sexual innuendo and inappropriate conduct” toward two male co-workers at a business lunch. The lawsuit said that Swetnick in turn accused Webtrends of subjecting her to “physically and emotionally threatening and hostile conditions” and that she claimed that she’d been sexually harassed by four co-workers. The co-workers denied the allegations, the suit said. Company officials later determined, the suit said, that Swetnick had provided false information on her employment application. The suit alleged that she had misrepresented the length of time she worked at a previous employer and falsely claimed that she’d earned an undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Johns Hopkins University. Her lawyer, Avenatti, said that “whether she has a college degree or not does not matter as to whether she is a sexual assault victim.” Helene Moglen, Swetnick’s aunt, told AP this week that her niece went off to college but quickly moved back home. In an interview with The Washington Post, Swetnick’s father was quoted as saying that “she bootstrapped herself and became a computer expert. She’s a sharp woman.” None of the executives named in the lawsuit still works at Webtrends. Calls and emails to the company’s Portland headquarters seeking comment received no response. The lawyer who represented the company in the lawsuit also did not return messages seeking comment on Thursday and Friday. Swetnick was on the other side of a civil case in 1994, as a plaintiff, when she filed a personal injury lawsuit in Maryland against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. She claimed she lost more than $420,000 in earnings after she hurt her nose in a fall on a train in 1992.)
— Lawyer, 99, will retire ‘when they carry me out of here’ – AP (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes have always promoted age discrimination a) to get rid of those who were older than they are and/or b) to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination. Democrats run the federal government. Those Democrats promote age discrimination. They get rid of federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they did not to GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40. When the aforesaid employees are eligible to retire, the Democrats pull out all the stops to get those employees to retire. I first became eligible to retire in 1993 when I was 45 years old.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lawyer-99-will-retire-when-they-carry-me-out-of-here-

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 6th Congressional District Republican nominee: Peter Roskam
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/peter-roskam-6th-congressional-district-republican-candidate-2018-general-election/
— Fact-check: Did Rauner alone delay school funding, cause property tax hikes? – BGA
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/bruce-rauner-jb-pritzker-ad-fact-check-school-funding-delay-tax-hikes-illinois-governor-election/
— As Brett Kavanaugh on ‘SNL,’ Matt Damon doesn’t know the meaning of ‘stop’ – Darel Jevens
https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/snl-review-saturday-night-live-season-premiere-matt-damon-brett-kavanaugh-kanye-west/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Christine Blasey Ford may yet be more important to history than Brett Kavanaugh.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/steinberg-christine-blasey-ford-brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-abraham-lincoln/
— Kellyanne Conway says she’s a ‘victim of sexual assault’
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/kellyanne-conway-victim-of-sex-assault-cnn/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Kellyanne Conway: ‘I’m a victim of sexual assault’ – Alex Horton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-kellyanne-conway-victim-of-sexual-assault-20180930-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats blame Republicans for problems in Mexico.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-immigrants-border-american-guns-20180930-story.html
— Naperville has spent more than $340k on unusual employee bonus program since 2013 – Erin Hegarty (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, the federal government’s top priority has been a) hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) making way for them by getting rid of federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40. Of course, because of the aforesaid, those federal employees who were the most successful in achieving the aforesaid priorities have been retained, have been promoted, and have gotten bonuses.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-naperville-city-employee-bonuses-st-0930-story.html
— Mileage fees for Illinois highways: Setting aside the politics – Joseph L. Schofer (DIERSEN: Are you driving fewer miles per year? If you are, why? I drive fewer miles per year because I spend more and more and more hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) demonize, denigrate, and condemn my priorities and b) glorify and praise their priorities. They hint/imply/argue/shout a) that what they do helps elect Republican candidates and b) that what I do defeats Republican candidates. They a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-roadtax-mileage-fees-road-user-fee-system-1001-story.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Political ads cross the digital divide to cellphones, social media and more – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes discourage religious, conservative, and Republican organizations, activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, etc. a) from having websites, b) from keeping their websites up to date, and c) from sending out emails. They specifically discourage a) subscribing to get GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, b) reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and c) visiting www.gopillinois.com. They specifically encourage everyone to spend 24 hours a day on the Democrat Facebook and on the Democrat Twitter.)
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180930/political-ads-cross-digital-divide-to-cellphones-social-media-and-more

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Tuesday forum kicks off busy October for McLean County campaigns – DEREK BEIGH
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/tuesday-forum-kicks-off-busy-october-for-mclean-county-campaigns/article_e97072c3-d493-5ff7-b409-f8e55800a701.html

 

WSIL TV
— Pentagon’s immigrant recruit program stymied – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/39200612/apnewsbreak-pentagons-immigrant-recruit-program-stymied

 

POLITIFACT ILLINOIS
— Pritzker’s flimsy claim that Rauner delayed school funding – Kiannah Sepeda-Miller
https://www.politifact.com/illinois/statements/2018/sep/30/jb-pritzker/pritzkers-flimsy-claim-rauner-delayed-school-fundi/

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Craig Wilcox Being Sworn In as State Senator to Replace Pam Althoff Tonight at McHenry VFW
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/30/craig-wilcox-being-sworn-in-as-state-senator-to-replace-pam-althoff-tonight-at-mchenry-vfw/
— Craig Wilcox Resigns from the County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/30/craig-wilcox-resigns-from-the-county-board/\\
— 5,500 Homeowners Left Out of Jack Franks $100 Valley Hi Rebate Vote Buying Scheme
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/30/5500-homeowners-left-out-of-jack-franks-valley-hi-rebate-vote-buying-scheme/
— Pam Althoff Endorses Craig Wilcox as Her Successor
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/30/pam-althoff-endorses-craig-wilcox-as-her-successor/
— Craig Wilcox Fundraiser at Spectacular Site
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/30/craig-wilcox-fundraiser-at-spectacular-site/
— Illinois Budget Summary
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/29/illinois-budget-summary/
— Jack Franks Proposes Drawing Down Valley Hi Surplus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/29/jack-franks-proposes-drawing-down-valley-hi-surplus/
— Algonquin Township Advised to Turn Over Township Hall Entrance Data for Clerk Karen Lukasik
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/29/algonquin-township-advised-to-turn-over-township-hall-entrance-data-for-clerk-karen-lukasik/
— Joe Gottemoller Rolls Out Campaign Literature
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/28/joe-gottemoller-rolls-out-campaign-literature/
— Is Someone Stalking Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/28/is-someone-stalking-algonquin-township-clerk-karen-lukasik/
— Indiana Trying to Consolidate Townships
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/28/indiana-trying-to-consolidate-townships/
— Disappointment with League of Women Voters’ Senate Candidate Forum
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/28/disappointment-with-league-of-women-voters-senate-candidate-forum/
— Over Half of Illinois Residents Thinking of Moving On
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/28/over-half-of-illinois-residents-thinking-of-moving-on/
— Crystal Lake’s Strange View of Flatlined Population Growth
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/09/28/crystal-lakes-strange-view-of-flatlined-population-grown

 

DAILY CALLER
— USA TODAY DELETES TWEET, EDITS COLUMN AFTER COLUMNIST WRITES KAVANAUGH ‘SHOULD STAY OFF BASKETBALL COURTS’ WITH KIDS – Scott Morefield
https://dailycaller.com/2018/09/30/usa-today-column-kavanaugh-youth-basketball/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Republicans Should Not Have Delayed the Kavanaugh Vote – ANDREW C. MCCARTHY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/09/republicans-should-not-have-delayed-the-kavanaugh-vote/

 

THE HILL
— White House defends FBI investigation into Kavanaugh – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/409138-white-house-defends-fbi-investigation-into-kavanaugh
— Who you gonna call? Inspectors General. – JOHN F. SOPKO
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/408953-who-you-gonna-call-inspectors-general
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Traditionally, Congress has turned to committee staff and legislative support agencies for expertise. But much has changed on Capitol Hill over the last 40 years. The number of committee staff in the House has declined from 2,000 to 1,100, and from 1,400 to 950 in the Senate since 1979. Congressional support agencies suffered similar cuts. Government Accountability Office staff dropped from 5,300 to 3,000; Congressional Research Service staff was reduced by 28 percent; the Office of Technology Assessment was completely abolished. As Congress’ internal expertise has declined, the number of think tanks has more than doubled since 1980. Many do great work but, as New York Times and National Public Radio investigations have found, think tanks may be beholden to foreign, corporate or wealthy private donors that may affect their independence and objectivity. Likewise, as the number of congressional staff has decreased, the number of lobbyists has, unsurprisingly, increased. There are now roughly 12,000 congressional staffers and 11,500 registered lobbyists. Some experts estimate there are as many as 100,000 unregistered lobbyists. Lobbyists are not inherently evil but are, by definition, partial to the causes they are paid to promote.)
— Midterms put GOP centrists in peril – MELANIE ZANONA (DIERSEN: The harder that you work to destroy your political party, the more of a centrist that you are.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/409038-midterms-put-gop-centrists-in-peril

 

CNN
— FBI interviews Kavanaugh accuser Deborah Ramirez as part of its narrow scope – Eli Watkins, Jeff Zeleny and Josh Campbell
https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/30/politics/fbi-brett-kavanaugh-investigation/index.html
— Kellyanne Conway: ‘I feel very empathetic’ toward sexual assault victims … ‘I’m a victim’ – Devan Cole and Kate Sullivan
https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/30/politics/kellyanne-conway-support-kavanaugh-cnntv/index.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Kellyanne Conway: ‘I’m a victim of sexual assault’ – Alex Horton
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/09/30/kellyanne-conway-im-victim-sexual-assault/

 

NEW YORK POST
— Flake says Kavanaugh hearings are ‘tearing the country apart’ – Mark Moore
https://nypost.com/2018/09/30/flake-says-kavanaugh-hearings-are-tearing-the-country-apart/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Labor Market Opens Up for Part-Time Workers Decline in part-time employment points to disappearing labor-market slack – Sarah Chaney (DIERSEN: Have you worked part-time jobs? My working part-time for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights 1971-1972 helped me a) buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971, b) pay for tuition and books for graduate business courses at Loyola in 1972, and c) buy a new town home in University Park in 1972. My working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969 helped me a) pay for tuition and books for undergraduate courses at UIC 1966-1968 and at NIU 1969-1970, b) buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, c) buy a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, d) pay for room and board at NIU 1969-1970, and e) graduate from NIU in 1970 debt-free and owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/labor-market-opens-up-for-part-time-workers-1538236801

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps say “REPUBLICANS ALIENATING WOMEN VOTERS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS WITH KAVANAUGH DEBACLE, ANALYSTS WARN.”
https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-alienating-women-voters-ahead-midterms-kavanaugh-debacle-analysts-1145326