November 6 Evening Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

October 21 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The cost of Rauner’s loose bankruptcy talk – Chris Kennedy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-rauner-bankruptcy-chris-kennedy-perspec-1023-md-20161021-story.html
— Buckle up for the ‘sexism’ tsunami – Heather Wilhelm  (DIERSEN: Democrats crow about their success in getting women to hate men who are Republican.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-sexism-feminist-hillary-perspec-1021-md-20161021-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps boo Trump at New York charity dinner.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-al-smith-dinner-20161020-snap-story.html
— Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Decision Granting Unwed Father Visitation – Jennifer Whiteside
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/community/chi-ugc-article-illinois-appellate-court-upholds-decision-gra-2016-10-19-story.html
— For Trump, the real dirty word is CFPB (Consumer Finance Protection Bureau) – Brian J. O’Connor
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201610170000–tms–fmoneyctnoc-a20161017-20161017-story.html
— TRAGIC: Jim McMahon stumps for legalizing marijuana in Arizona ad – Phil Thompson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chicagoinc/ct-jim-mcmahon-marijuana-ad-20161020-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— We endorse Dan Patlak for Board of Review
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-choose-your-poison-in-board-of-review-race/
— A ‘moral obligation’ to pay workers fairly – MARLEN GARCIA  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always shouted that I was overpaid.  But they have not done that for my coworkers who were Democrats, minorities, females, younger, and/or veterans.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/marlen-garcia-a-moral-obligation-to-pay-airport-workers-fairly/

 

DAILY HERALD
— State Senate candidates Murphy, Thillens debate ties to party bosses – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161021/news/161029841/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois secure in election readiness despite database hack – AP  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161020/NEWS02/161029978/illinois-secure-in-election-readiness-despite-database-hack

 

NBC5
— For First Lady, Trump is He Who Shall Remain Nameless  Mrs. Obama’s rhetoric shows her trying to balance her position as first lady — a figure long viewed as out of the political fray — while also holding little back in a race she clearly feels strongly about – Thomas Beaumont  (DIERSEN: Those who speak at Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) meetings and events know that those who dominate the MTRCC do not want me or my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to be mentioned.  Those who dominate the MTRCC blame me for their problems, they blame me for your problems, they blame me for my problems, and they blame me for everyone’s problems.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/For-First-Lady-Trump-is-He-Who-Shall-Remain-Nameless–397863341.html

 

CHICAGO REPORTER
— Is Illinois’ school funding discriminatory? Urban League pushes for court ruling – Curtis Black  (DIERSEN: How much real estate tax have you paid?  I have paid real estate taxes every year since 1972 (in University Park 1972-1984 and in Chicago 1974-1978) and my wife and I every year since 1978 in Wheaton, but we have never sent any children to any public grade schools or high schools. Our parents paid lots of real estate taxes for many decades, but I attended public schools only 4 years (Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966) and my wife never attended a public school.)
http://chicagoreporter.com/is-illinois-school-funding-discriminatory-urban-league-pushes-for-court-ruling/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— 386 state jobs could relocate to Springfield – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161020/survey-386-state-jobs-could-relocate-to-springfield

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Hackers Do Not Pose A Treat For Election Night (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/hackers-do-not-pose-a-treat-for-election-night
— Duckworth Campaigns At Closed Event In Springfield (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who do NOT want me to a) know about their events and other activities, b) promote their events and other activities, c) attend their events, or d) report on their events and other activities?)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/duckworth-campaigns-at-closed-event-in-springfield-10-21-2016

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Election Spending Examined – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=227298#.WAoEQegrKM8

 

ROCK ISLAND TIMES
— What has expanded video gambling done to Illinois? – Phil Ciciora  (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.  To promote gambling is to promote vice. Those who promote vice oppose me.)
http://rockrivertimes.com/2016/10/20/what-has-expanded-video-gambling-done-to-illinois/

 

CHICAGO PATCH
— Illinois Ranked Among Best States for Teachers  Not many states have a higher teacher-friendliness index than Illinois. – Tim Moran  (DIERSEN: What professions do/did you have?  What is their “friendliness index?”)
http://patch.com/illinois/chicago/illinois-ranked-among-best-states-teachers

 

  1. LOUIS AMERICAN
    — Damage control in the voting booth in East St. Louis – James T. Ingram
    http://www.stlamerican.com/news/columnists/james/damage-control-in-the-voting-booth-in-east-st-louis/article_1577a6e2-95bc-11e6-ac53-d763bd216611.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRUMP SUPPORTER REPORTED ON CANCELLED CHICAGO RALLY AGITATORS IN MARCH
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/trump-supporter-reported-on-cancelled-chicago-rally-agitators-in-march.html

 

GOPUSA
— Podesta: All You Need is a Driver’s License to Vote (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16265?omhide=true

 

HOT AIR
— Poll: Majority of Republicans say Trump, not Paul Ryan, represents what the GOP should stand for politically (DIERSEN: What does Paul Ryan think of you?  From what I see, Ryan wants to get rid of me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails because I promote too many planks in the Republican Party platform that he rejects.)
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/10/20/poll-majority-republicans-say-trump-not-paul-ryan-represents-gop-stand-politically/

 

NEWSMAX
— DePaul University to Student GOP: No ‘Unborn Lives Matter’ Posters
http://www.newsmax.com/US/DePaul-Bans-Posters/2016/10/20/id/754505/
— Sen. Jeff Sessions: Clinton’s ‘Radical View’ of Immigration Dangerous – Sandy Fitzgerald
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Jeff-Sessions-Clinton-Radical-View-Immigration/2016/10/20/id/754504/
— Clinton Leads Left-Leaning Top 10 ‘Islamic Money in Politics’ List
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/islamic-money-politics-Hillary-Clinton/2016/10/20/id/754588/

 

BREITBART
— ‘I Had Nothing to Do With That!’ Obama Dodges Blame For Skyrocketing Premiums – CHARLIE SPIERING
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/10/20/nothing-obama-dodges-blame-skyrocketing-premiums/

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— THE LEFT IN POWER: CLINTON TO OBAMA  How the Democrats became a leftwing party. – Lloyd Billingsley
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/264559/left-power-clinton-obama-lloyd-billingsley

 

TOWNHALL
— Trump’s Al Smith Dinner Speech Gets Too Political, Draws Boos – Cortney O’Brien
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/10/20/trumps-al-smith-dinner-speech-gets-too-political-draws-boos-n2235347

 

HANNITY
— FLASHBACK: Hillary Didn’t Accept The Results Of The 2000 Election
http://www.hannity.com/articles/hanpr-election-493995/flashback-hillary-didnt-accept-the-results-15221824/

 

THE HILL
— Trump booed at Al Smith dinner – Ben Kamisar and Harper Neidig
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/302133-trump-booed-at-al-smith-dinner
— High anxiety for GOP – Niall Stanage  (DIERSEN: Who will the “GOP Establishment” blame for Republican losses on November 8, 2016?)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/302125-high-anxiety-for-gop

 

POLITICO
— Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele won’t back Trump – NOLAN D. MCCASKILL (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Trump has pledged to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/michael-steele-no-support-trump-230138

 

NBC NEWS
— Trump’s Media Attacks: ‘Biting the Hands That Fed Him’? – ALIYAH FRUMIN  (DIERSEN: How many in the media wanted Trump to win the Republican primary because they believed that Trump would be the easiest to defeat on November 8, 2016?)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-s-media-attacks-biting-hands-fed-him-n670256

 

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats run America.  The more that you fight voter fraud, the more that Democrats demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being a racist and even worse things.  Like Hitler did with the Jews, Democrats shout at minorities that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-election-debate-voting-commentary-idUSKCN12K0AQ

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Debate, Hillary Clinton’s Clarion Call for Women Thrills Many – FARAH STOCKMAN  (DIERSEN: DEMOCRATS SHOUT AT WOMEN THAT REPUBLICANS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST WOMEN.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/21/us/politics/hillary-clinton-women.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DEMOCRATS SHOUT AT HISPANICS THAT REPUBLICANS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST HISPANICS.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/21/opinion/too-bad-youre-latin.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— This election is much more than Clinton vs. Trump. It’s old America vs. new America – Cathleen Decker and Noah Bierman  (DIERSEN: This election is Clinton supporters, that is, those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AGAINST TRUMP SUPPORTERS, that is, those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-election-contrast-20161020-snap-story.html
— The U.S. may be the ‘Great Satan’ in Iran, but some still want to win the U.S. visa lottery – Ramin Mostaghim and Shashank Bengali
http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-iran-us-visas-20161019-snap-story.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s inner circle knows he has lost – Jennifer Rubin  (DIERSEN: Whose inner circles are you in?  I am NOT in the inner circles of those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid or those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/10/20/trumps-inner-circle-knows-he-has-lost/
— Why doesn’t Clarence Thomas get his due? He’s a black man who challenged liberal orthodoxy.  After a remarkable 25-year career on the nation’s highest court, the fact that he’s not celebrated by all Americans is a travesty. – Mark Paoletta
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/10/21/why-doesnt-clarence-thomas-get-his-due-hes-a-black-man-who-challenged-liberal-orthodoxy/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— With Donald Trump as Candidate, Republicans See Cuban-American Support Shrinking  Doubts over GOP nominee could make Hillary Clinton first Democratic presidential candidate to win a majority among the community – BETH REINHARD
http://www.wsj.com/articles/with-donald-trump-as-candidate-republicans-see-cuban-american-support-shrinking-1476991341
— Donald Trump Draws 2000 Election Parallels Amid Vote Challenge Comments  Republican nominees compares his refusal to accept Hillary Clinton victory to Al Gore’s recount fight – BYRON TAU
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-draws-2000-election-parallels-amid-criticism-over-debate-comments-1477007375
— Plummeting Newspaper Ad Revenue Sparks New Wave of Changes  With global newspaper print advertising on pace for worst decline since recession, publishers cut costs and restructure – SUZANNE VRANICA and JACK MARSHALL
http://www.wsj.com/articles/plummeting-newspaper-ad-revenue-sparks-new-wave-of-changes-1476955801
— College Sex Meets the Star Chamber  At Yale’s sexual misconduct tribunals, defendants can’t even cross-examine witnesses. – JENNIFER C. BRACERAS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/college-sex-meets-the-star-chamber-1477001578

 

USA TODAY
— After 25 years, Clarence Thomas still dissents – Richard Wolf
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/10/21/supreme-court-clarence-thomas-25-years-scalia/92063306/

 

MASHABLE
— 8 marginalized groups still fighting for the freedom to vote in the U.S. – KATIE DUPERE  (DIERSEN: DEMOCRATS SHOUT AT MEMBERS OF THESE GROUPS THAT REPUBLICANS HAVE CAUSED, ARE CAUSING, AND WILL FOREVER CAUSE ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT MEMBERS OF THESE GROUPS HAVE HAD, ARE HAVING, AND WILL HAVE.)
http://mashable.com/2016/10/21/voting-rights-marginalized-groups/#9JG9lUJFm5q9
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 1. People with limited mobility. . .2. People without valid ID. . .3. Individuals with felony convictions. . .4. Individuals deemed “mentally incompetent”. . .5. Undocumented immigrants. . .6. Low-income individuals. . .7. People experiencing homeless. . .8. Indigenous communities)

 

KCRG
— First-time voters eager for say In presidential election – Fenna Semken  (DIERSEN: In your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America, what percent of educators a) preach hatred to Trump and b) preach hatred of Trump’s supporters?)
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/First-time-voters-eager-for-say-In-presidential-election-397854291.html

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— Justice Department to dispatch fewer election observers in 2016 – AP
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/justice-department-to-dispatch-fewer-election-observers-for-2016

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— An Establishment in Panic – Pat Buchanan
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_pat_buchanan/an_establishment_in_panic2
— Most Still Say Clinton Should Have Been Indicted
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/most_still_say_clinton_should_have_been_indicted

 

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— Inflammatory and Turned Away  Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos is touring college campuses across America, and some universities have shut him out because of his rhetoric against groups too numerous to list. – Kasia Kovacs  (DIERSEN: Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you as being inflammatory?  The following demonize, denigrate, and condemn me as being inflammatory: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/10/21/several-universities-cancel-appearances-conservative-writer-milo-yiannopoulos

 

CORNELL SUN
— Students Debate Implications of Race-Based Admissions for Asian Americans – Emma Newburger  (DIERSEN: To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group.)
http://cornellsun.com/2016/10/20/students-debate-implications-of-race-based-admissions-for-asian-americans/

 

THE CRIMSON
— I am Not Your Enemy – ELIZABETH Y. SUN  (DIERSEN: Who treats you like you are their enemy?  The following teat me like I am their enemy: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2016/10/17/sun-not-your-enemy/

 

COLLEGE FIX
— Harvard student calls out social justice warrior peers as narrow-minded tyrants  A self-proclaimed social justice warrior has had enough of social justice warriors – JENNIFER KABBANY
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/29576/
— Midwest universities offer to train students in leftist activism, better protesting – MATT LAMB  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, universities talk and act like they want their graduates to be “good little Democrats,” that is, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/29577/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DePaul wants more protests?  Some Chicago-area universities are sponsoring training in political activism this fall – but it appears to be tilted towards progressive causes only. The administration at Northwestern University is putting on “Social Justice Advocacy Training” Friday. The promotional poster for the event promotes liberal causes such as Black Lives Matter and NU Divest, which advocates boycott, divestment and sanction against Israel. Sponsored by the Leadership and Community Engagement office, participants will learn how to “Articulate the dynamics of political power, how to change those dynamics, and determine how and where to engage in policy change for social justice.” They will “Apply research, planning, and organizing strategies to engage and empower citizens and grassroots groups.”  Hey big spender  Right before Halloween, Loyola University Chicago is hosting a training to teach students how to lobby Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner for more funding under the Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant program, similar to the federal Pell grant program. For more than a year, MAP has faced a reduction in funding due to a budget impasse over a $4 billion deficit. In April, Rauner signed an education bill funding $170 million worth of MAP grants, about half the amount in a 2015 budget bill. Called the “MAP Advocacy Student Leader Summit,” the Oct. 29 summit promises to “give student leaders an opportunity to join a statewide coalition of grassroots advocacy on behalf students who receive MAP grants.” It is open to all “student leaders from Illinois public, private, and community colleges and universities, as well as government relations, media relations, and financial aid staff members.”  Participants will be trained on how to lobby the government for more money for Loyola, a Jesuit school. They will: Learn valuable advocacy tools for engaging legislators  Be able to coordinate their institution’s efforts with others Have the opportunity to network with fellow student leaders  Play an instrumental role in saving MAP Grants. Training new union activists  Last month, DePaul University hosted an “Activism Training” where anyone could “learn all about activism, protest and demonstrations” and “Learn what to do if you get arrested.” Participants at the Catholic school learned “new methods for starting a movement” and “about protesting on campus or off campus.” DePaul does not seem to have a problem with insufficient protests: Students took over an event by gay conservative provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos this summer, unimpeded by campus security. President Dennis Holtschneider blamed “both sides” for “intentionally provoking the others with inflammatory language.” DePaul, with the backing of union leaders, also sponsors a training school for future union activists, including mock collecting bargaining simulations. Loyola Chicago’s government affairs office, the lobbying arm of the university and sponsor of the MAP summit, did not respond to an email from The College Fix seeking more information on other trainings it offers to students. Northwestern’s media relations department did not respond to requests for comment.)

 

CHEAT SHEET
— Why the Ford Thunderbird is One of the Most Important Cars Ever – James Derek Sapienza  (DIERSEN: I owned a red 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX 1989-2012, a red 1993 Ford Thunderbird 1993-1994, and I have owned a red 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX since 1995.)
http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/ford-thunderbird-important-cars.html/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Baby Boomers Are Getting Too Old for Sports Cars – David Welch  (DIERSEN: Are you one of those hated baby boomers?  I am.  I was born in 1948.  What “midlife crisis” sports cars do you own?  I have owned my 1972 Chevy Corvette since 1971, my 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX since 1995, my 2005 Chevy Corvette since 2005, my 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS since 2010, my 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max since 2012, and my 2016 Ford Mustang since 2016.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-21/baby-boomers-swap-corvettes-for-comfort-as-sports-car-sales-fall
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mustangs, Porsches slip as buyers favor new sporty SUVs Chevy marketing less-expensive Camaro to younger consumers  Baby boomers are starting to outgrow their midlife crisis years, and that’s bad news for automakers who want to sell sports cars. It was a sign of things to come this month when Ford Motor Co. idled its Mustang plant for a week as sales for the year fell 9 percent. Other sports cars have faded at a similar rate, and even stalwarts like the Chevrolet Corvette and most Porsche models are slumping. While there are still plenty of buyers who love the passing lane, automakers face a pesky reality. Men born between 1946 and 1964, who buy most sports cars, are cruising past their peak spending years. And as age 70 beckons, folding up like an accordion to get into the front seat of a speedy roadster is hardly the prescription for an aching back. Some are even turning to high-powered versions of luxury sports utility vehicles. “Boomers are starting to age out of sports cars,” said Eric Noble, president of the CarLab, a consulting firm in Orange, California. “When you get into your 60s, comfort becomes more important. Sports cars are not going away, but the market will get smaller.” . . .  The generational handoff won’t help sports cars much either, Noble said, because there are fewer Generation Xers, or those about 35 to 50 years old. And the boomer children — the millennial generation — aren’t yet earning enough money to buy Mustangs, which start at $24,915, let alone a Corvette Z06 that can sell for more than $100,000, Noble said. Ford will probably sell more than 100,000 Mustangs this year, but through July about 25 percent have gone to car-rental agencies and other corporate fleets, according to R.L. Polk & Co., which tracks vehicle registrations. Even with that many cars going to fleet buyers, sales are off. This year, about 40 percent of Mustang buyers were baby boomers, down from 50 percent in 2013. The good news is that consumers in their 20s and 30s now make up 22 percent of Mustang buyers, compared with 15 percent three years ago, said Mark Schaller, marketing manager for the Mustang. But the buyer pool has shrunk. “We are seeing some older boomers move out,” Schaller said. “The Mustang is a life-stage vehicle.” Corvette, Camaro  Ford isn’t alone in seeing declines. Sales of the Camaro and Corvette are down 11 percent and 14 percent, respectively, this year. Part of Camaro’s drop is because General Motors Co. sells fewer of them to fleet buyers. Retail sales fell only 1 percent. “I don’t have one reason why it’s down,” said Todd Christensen, marketing manager for the Camaro and Corvette. “Boomers are still buying them, for sure.” Still, Chevy is trying to market the Camaro to younger buyers by promoting its smaller, cheaper 2-liter turbo engine in a package with high-performance parts that make the car handle like more expensive versions, Christensen said. Lifestyle Shift  Porsche may be seeing a similar shift, said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst with Edmunds.com, a car-shopping website. Coupes are no longer seen as cooler than a four-door car or SUV, she said. And with luxury brands like Porsche and Mercedes selling sporty-driving SUVs, the well-heeled can make a more practical purchase and still have some fun behind the wheel. A car that fits someone’s lifestyle and is still sporty is a better option than a true sports car, she said. That makes sense when you look at Porsche. This year and in 2015, the brand’s passenger car sales have fallen by 8 percent. At the same time, the Macan SUV has grown by 30 percent this year and is now Porsche’s top seller. Company spokesman Christian Koenig said the sales decline is due to replacement of the 911 and Boxster sports cars, which caused shortages of inventory, and the announcement of a new Panamera coming in January. Porsche believes the new sports cars will once again juice sales, he said. “We don’t really see a decline,” Koenig said. “Sports car sales in the U.S. has been a rock-solid business.” Research shows that car buyers, especially 20-somethings, still like sporty cars, according to Noble of the CarLab. They especially favor classics from the 1970s, the golden age of muscle cars. They just can’t afford them yet. And boomers want something comfortable but sporty. ‘Spirited Driving’  That’s why sales of BMW’s M edition and the Mercedes AMG are up, he said. Both are high-horsepower versions of existing models. BMW M-edition sales are up 2 percent this yea. AMG sales are down among pre-existing models. Add in the new SUVs, and the performance line is up about 60 percent to almost 16,000 vehicles this year, said Branden Cote, AMG manager for Mercedes-Benz U.S. What does a high-performance SUV look like? The AMG GLS63 is a seven-passenger, three-ton vehicle that comes with a 577-horsepower engine and starts at $124,000. It also comes with an Airmatic suspension that the driver can lower to the ground if he wants to zip in and out of a tight turn. That’s the kind of “sports car” that is fueling growth of Mercedes’s AMG line, Cote said. “Boomers are coming out of pure sports cars, but they’re not willing to sacrifice pure driving,” Cote said. “The idea of a sports SUV was incomprehensible 10 years ago. They’re not giving up spirited driving; they’re going to a different type of sporty driving.”)

October 20 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Chicago-Area Activist Refutes Trump’s Claims of Paid Protesters  Rowdy confrontations between pro-and-anti-Trump forces outside his campaign event became so raucous that the candidate at one point canceled an appearance – Phil Rogers
http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/trump-chicago-rally-paid-protests-397828091.html
— Chicago Protest Remarks Made at Presidential Debate
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/mary-ann-ahern-las-vegas-debate-397698501.html

 

CBS2
— What Really Happened With Trump’s Cancelled Chicago Rally? – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/10/20/what-really-happened-with-trumps-cancelled-chicago-rally/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage County Board member Tonia Khouri trying to unseat lone scientist Bill Foster in Congress – Angie Leventis Lourgos
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-11th-congressional-district-met-20161020-story.html
— A promising start, then more of same in final debate – Dan Balz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-debate-analysis-trump-clinton-20161019-story.html
— Donald Trump supporters talk of civil war – Dana Milbank
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-rigged-election-civil-war-20161019-story.html
— Duckworth outraises Kirk 3-to-1 over summer, owns cash edge in Senate race – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mark-kirk-tammy-duckworth-fundraising-met-20161020-story.html
— Awkward Cubs tickets ethics issue leads to short budget hearing – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-city-council-meeting-ethics-met-20161020-story.html
— ‘Chicago is out of control’: Trump-isms on the Windy City
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-donald-trump-chicago-comments-20161020-story.html
— Cops: Tests on newborn found dead near Wheaton provide possible profile of parents – Clifford Ward
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wheaton/news/ct-dupage-baby-hope-update-1021-20161020-story.html
— The nasty won’t end on Nov. 8. Women will keep the focus on sexism. – Lara Weber
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-nasty-women-sexism-misogyny-trump-clinton-perspec-1021-20161021-story.html
— Donald Trump just lost his last chance to turn this election around – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-trump-hillary-clinton-nasty-woman-debate-20161019-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sen. Kirk slams Donald Trump for not saying will accept election – Lynn Sweet  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton, for Duckworth, and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sen-kirk-slams-donald-trump-for-not-saying-will-accept-election/

 

DAILY HERALD
— 2,000 early voting ballots to be recounted in Adams County – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/310209914/
— Money pouring into comptroller’s race – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/161029867/
— 14th Congressional candidates take different approach to guns, police violence – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/161029870/
— 9th Congressional candidates differ on how many Syrian refugees to allow – Jamie Sotonoff
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/161029854/
Judge: Glen Ellyn Dist. 41 must release teachers union emails – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/161029877/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Mark Kirk: Trump’s stance on election results ‘delusional’ – AP (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton, for Duckworth, and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161020/NEWS02/161029984/mark-kirk-trumps-stance-on-election-results-delusional

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Data Shows Record-Low Unemployment In Illinois, But Rauner Administration Says Job Growth Lags – AMANDA VINICKY
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/data-shows-record-low-unemployment-illinois-rauner-administration-says-job-growth-lags

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— ‘Mini-Trump’ due for mid-term review in Illinois – DAVID ROEDER
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article109421117.html

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Most US Syrians arrivals are kids, now enrolling in school – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/most-us-syrians-arrivals-are-kids-now-enrolling-in-school/article_57e172dc-af8f-50e3-af20-e53e7b100cd8.html

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Mark Kirk: Trump’s stance on election results ‘delusional’ (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton, for Duckworth, and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/mark-kirk-trump-s-stance-on-election-results-delusional/article_d7f41126-caa2-549b-a858-e8f393127437.html

 

CITY OF WHEATON
—  DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Wheaton City Hall, 303 West Wesley Street, Wheaton, Illinois, to consider an application submitted by the Butterfly Garden Not For Profit requesting an amendment to the text of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Mother and Infant Support Centers for property at 301 W. Roosevelt Road in Wheaton.  The City of Wheaton has sent a copy of this notice the owners of the 66 properties that are within 250 feet of 301 W. Roosevelt Road in Wheaton on the following streets: S. Hale Street, S. Warrenville Road, S. West Street, S. Wheaton Avenue, W. Evergreen Street, W. Park Avenue, and W. Roosevelt Road. 

https://docs.wheaton.il.us/SireSearch/cache/7a324eae-3227-43a5-83a4-44d9e720d64d.pdf
(NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Wheaton City Hall, 303 West Wesley Street, Wheaton, Illinois, to consider the following zoning application: Zoning Application #16-25. An application requesting an amendment to the text of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Mother and Infant Support Centers. The proposed text amendment considers adding the following new language to Articles II, XV and XXII of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance: I. Amend Article II of the Zoning Ordinance to add the following definition: Mother and Infant Support Center: Facility operated by a non-governmental organization providing on-site residential, training, counseling and personal care services to women who are pregnant or who have infant children, and providing on-site personal care services to infant children of women residing in the facility. II. Amend Article XV, Section 15.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to add the following to the schedule of Uses requiring a Special Use Permit in the O-R District: Mother and Infant Support Centers. The minimum lot area per adult resident is 1,360 sq. ft. The facility shall have at least one live-in supervisor per 15 adult residents. The facility shall have dedicated kitchen and dining areas for residents, and shall have dedicated areas for skills training. The facility shall also contain the business offices of the sponsoring organization that shall be occupied on a day-to-day basis.  III. Amend Article XXII, Section 22.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to add the following use with its associated parking requirement: Mother and Infant Support Centers. 1 parking space per adult resident, 1 space per employee, and .25 guest parking spaces per adult resident. The application is further requesting a special use permit to allow a Mother and Infant Support Center to operate out of the existing building located at 301 West Roosevelt Road. The subject property will remain in the O-R Office Research zoning district. The application has been submitted by The Butterfly Garden NFP, P.O. Box 199, Clarendon Hills, IL on behalf of the property owner, PCM Properties, LLC, c/o Investco Ltd., Two Peachtree Pointe, 1555 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. The subject property is legally described as: LOT 1 IN POWER SHARES PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION IN THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID PLAT  RECORDED AUGUST 23, 2007 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2007-157061, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 05-16-335-020  The subject property is commonly known as 301 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. At the public hearing, anyone wishing to make a public statement will be encouraged to do so. Written comments may be submitted to the Board prior to or at the public hearing. A copy of the application is available for review in the office of the Director of Planning and Economic Development, 303 West Wesley Street, Wheaton, Illinois during normal business hours.  Scott Weller, Chair Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board)

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Voter Fraud: A Battlefield That Cannot Be Surrendered – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2016/10/voter-fraud-a-battlefield-that-cannot-be-surrendered/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRANSPORTATION COALITION SPENDS OVER $2M ON ADS FOR GUARANTEED PUBLIC FUNDING
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/transportation-coalition-spends-nearly-3m-on-ads-for-guaranteed-public-funding.html
— SKILLICORN WARNS VOTERS: FALSE INFO HITTING 66TH HOUSE DISTRICT MAILBOXES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/skillicorn-warns-voters-false-info-is-hitting-66th-house-district-mailboxes.html
— FINAL DEBATE CONFIRMS CLINTON, TRUMP CONFLICTING VIEWS ON SECOND AMENDMENT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/final-debate-confirms-clinton-trump-conflicting-views-on-second-amendment.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Board of Elections states the obvious to the clueless  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton, for Duckworth, and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/20/board-of-elections-states-the-obvious-to-the-clueless/

 

PROGRESS ILLINOIS
— Protesters To Big Banks: Return Profits From ‘Toxic’ Interest Rate Swaps With Illinois
http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2016/10/20/protesters-big-banks-return-profits-toxic-interest-rate-swaps-illinois

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s voter fraud concerns should not be ignored – Mercedes Schlapp
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/donald-trumps-voter-fraud-concerns-should-not-be-i/
— Hillary Clinton embraces George Soros’ ‘radical’ vision of open-border world –
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/hillary-clinton-embraces-george-soros-radical-visi/
— Radical Chicago politics try to disrupt Trump’s campaign – Kelly Riddell
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/radical-chicago-politics-try-disrupt-trumps-campai/
— Joe Biden takes his classic ‘67 Corvette for spin on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ – Ken Shepherd
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/joe-biden-takes-his-classic-67-corvette-for-spin-o/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— HILLARY’S SICK VOW TO BE MOST RADICAL PRO-ABORTION PRESIDENT EVER – Katie
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/10/20/hillarys-sick-vow-to-be-most-radical-pro-abortion-president-ever/

 

GOPUSA
— No fraud? Court allowed thousands to register to vote without proof of citizenship  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16256
— The integrity of the vote: Extra vigilance warranted (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16234
— Political action overcomes education in Seattle public schools
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16253

 

THE BLAZE
— Clinton doesn’t want to ‘rip families apart,’ but she’s OK with ripping babies apart – Matt Walsh
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/clinton-doesnt-want-to-rip-families-apart-but-shes-ok-with-ripping-babies-apart/
— Survey: Fox News’ reputation is plummeting among Republicans – Leon Wolf  (DIERSEN: I spent many hours during 2001 and 2002 successfully getting AT&T Broadband (now Comcast) to carry Fox News Channel in Wheaton.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/20/survey-fox-news-reputation-is-plummeting-among-republicans/

 

CONSTITUTION
— The Crucifixion of Judge Roy Moore – Matt Barber
http://constitution.com/crucifixion-judge-roy-moore/

 

THE HILL
— Obama: Trump’s rigged election talk ‘not a joking matter’ – Jordan Fabian  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/302092-obama-trumps-rigged-election-talk-not-a-joking-matter

 

POLITICO
— Trump national political director ‘steps back’ from campaign – Alex Isenstadt
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/trump-national-political-director-steps-back-from-campaign-230120

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Poll: Clinton Thumping Trump in Illinois by 19-points, Leading in DuPage Too – David Ormsby
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-ormsby/poll-clinton-thumping-tru_b_12579014.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Hillary Clinton holds not only a commanding 19-point lead over Donald Trump in Illinois according to a new poll, but also she has grabbed a solid lead over the reality TV star in a suburban DuPage battleground. An October 13, 2016 poll conducted by Illinois Public Opinion Strategies (IPOS) of 664 likely Illinois voters finds that Clinton has a 50.0%-31.5% statewide edge over Trump. Libertarian Gary Johnson is taking 5.8% of the vote and Green Jill Stein is eking out 1.1%. 11.6% are undecided. In 2012, when President Barack Obama defeated Mitt Romney 57.6%-40.7% in Illinois, Johnson, running on the Libertarian ticket then too, snagged only 1.1% and Stein, 0.6%. The new automated poll compares to a July 26 IPOS statewide survey of 824 likely voters that found that Clinton led Trump 49.2%-35.6%. Johnson took 4.3% and Stein had 1.6%. 9.3% were undecided. The survey had a +/- 3.5% margin of error. Clinton has merely solidified her lead statewide. But the former first lady has also established a firm advantage over Trump in the solidly Republican-held House district of appointed State Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove), who earlier in the summer succeeded ex-State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove), taking an eight-point lead in this DuPage County battleground. An October 12 IPOS poll of 378 likely voters found Clinton edging Trump 44%-36%. In 2014, Bruce Rauner beat Governor Pat Quinn in this district 60.3% to 37.4%. Olsen faces Democrat and Downers Grove Village Commissioner Greg Hose on November 8. While Trump is getting thumped statewide by Clinton and in Olsen’s GOP district, Trump’s cratering candidacy has – so far – avoided crushing Republican comptroller Leslie Munger’s bid to win a full, four-year term against Democratic challenger and Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza. The October 13 survey shows that Munger is outperforming Trump statewide and leading Mendoza 41%-39%. Libertarian Claire Ball is taking only 2.2% and Green Tim Curtin, 2.0%. 15.6% of voters are undecided. Munger, who was appointed to her job in 2015 by Governor Bruce Rauner after incumbent Judy Baar Topinka died, is also outperforming Trump in Olsen’s House district. In the October 12 poll, Munger is decisively beating Mendoza – like a Republican should in a Republican district – 50.4% to 28.9%. Johnson is taking 6.8% and Stein, 1.6%. While Trump may be getting his clock cleaned and reassembled by Clinton statewide and in Olsen’s suburban DuPage district, he is having little discernible, negative impact on Munger’s down ballot comptroller contest. This polling phenomenon is also being played out around the country regarding down ticket fights. However, if Trump has a demoralizing impact on GOP voters and turnout sours, then the bottom could indeed fall out for Munger and all sorts of down ballot GOP candidates here – and everywhere. Stay tuned.)

 

CNN
— GOP lawmaker: Move to oust Ryan grows over speaker’s tepid support of Trump – Ted Barrett, Manu Raju and Deirdre Walsh
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/20/politics/republicans-ousting-paul-ryan-donald-trump/

 

MCCLATCHY DC
— Illinois secure in election readiness despite database hack – AP
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article109469682.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Video Puts Democrats on Defensive About Dirty Tricks – STEVE EDER and JONATHAN MARTIN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/21/us/politics/video-dnc-trump-rallies.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you promote pot, you promote the destruction of America.  The NYT promotes pot.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/opinion/marijuana-lights-up-state-ballots.html
— Whoever Wins the White House, This Year’s Big Loser Is Email – Farhad Manjoo
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/technology/whoever-wins-the-white-house-this-years-big-loser-is-email.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— GOP braces for Trump loss, roiled by refusal to accept election results – Philip Rucker and Robert Costa
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gop-braces-for-trump-loss-roiled-by-refusal-to-accept-election-results/2016/10/20/6e1de6aa-96dc-11e6-9b7c-57290af48a49_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Dumb and Dumber  This is what’s going to happen to U.S. education if Hillary Clinton wins. – DANIEL HENNINGER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/dumb-and-dumber-1476917265
— Donald Trump Says He Will Respect Election Outcome ‘If I Win’  Republican nominee doubles down on his refusal to commit to accepting results, as stated during debate – JANET HOOK
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-says-he-will-respect-election-outcome-if-i-win-1476984019
— Nice People Really Do Have More Fun  Selfish nastiness is all the rage, but research shows that pleasant behavior leads to more success and happiness in life. – ARTHUR C. BROOKS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/nice-people-really-do-have-more-fun-1476916829

 

USA TODAY
— Trump’s claims of rigged election not ‘the usual standard lie,’ Obama says – Gregory Korte
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/10/20/obama-trumps-claims-rigged-election-not-usual-standard-lie/92478094/

 

SALON
— Fox News’ Sean Hannity lashes out at “saboteur” Paul Ryan for not backing Donald Trump  After it was clear Donald Trump lost the third debate, Hannity set his target on the “weak and ineffective” speaker – SOPHIA TESFAYE
http://www.salon.com/2016/10/20/fox-news-sean-hannity-lashes-out-at-saboteur-paul-ryan-for-not-backing-donald-trump/

 

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— Northeastern Illinois students tell lawmakers to fund education – TERESA ALBANO
http://www.peoplesworld.org/article/northeastern-illinois-students-tell-lawmakers-to-fund-education/

October 20 Morning Edition

ABC7
— POLITICAL OPERATIVE DISTANCES SELF FROM DNC AFTER TRUMP RALLY ACCUSATIONS
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/political-operative-distances-self-from-dnc-after-trump-rally-accusations/1563447/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrat consultant Robert Creamer explains role in Trump rally flap – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/dem-consultant-robert-creamer-explains-role-in-trump-rally-flap/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lawmakers want ban on Rauner appointees from campaigning – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-appointee-campaign-ban-20161019-story.html
— Aldermen who accept Cubs tickets should be in spotlight, ethics board leader suggests – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-aldermen-cubs-tickets-met-1020-20161019-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Locally, too, voters deserve a choice – Jan Shaw, Wheaton
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/discuss/161029972/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump refuses to say he will accept election results – AP (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161019/NEWS02/161019778/video-trump-refuses-to-say-he-will-accept-election-results

 

DNA INFO
— Trump Signs Stolen By Pastor Jedidiah Brown Who Rushed Stage At Trump Rally – Sam Cholke  (DIERSEN: Democrats like Brown are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  Democrats are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161019/south-shore/donald-trump-signs-stolen-by-pastor-who-rushed-stage-trump-rally-hillary-clinton
— Chicago And Rigged Elections? The History Is Even Crazier Than You’ve Heard – Kelly Bauer
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161019/downtown/vote-rigged-elections-history-fraud-stolen-trump

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Rauner, Madigan not pulling any punches – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2016-10-20/jim-dey-rauner-madigan-not-pulling-any-punches.html
— Rewriting the rules – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-10-20/rewriting-rules.html

 

WSIL TV
— Trump on Clinton: ‘Such a nasty woman’ – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33432569/trump-on-clinton-such-a-nasty-woman

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump: Clinton is behind sexual assault allegations  ‘I think they want either fame, or her campaign did it’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-clinton-is-behind-sexual-assault-allegations
— Clinton: Trump would be Putin’s ‘puppet’  Trump: ‘No, you’re the puppet’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/clinton-trump-would-be-putins-puppet

 

TIMES
— Trump refuses to say he will accept election results (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/illinois/debate-recap-trump-refuses-to-say-he-will-accept-election/article_75785942-4524-5f0c-bf3d-9e489246be98.html

 

MADISON RECORD
— Political consultant Ray Coleman at odds with local party, postures as Independent Democrat in St. Clair County – Karen Kidd
http://madisonrecord.com/stories/511015508-political-consultant-at-odds-with-local-party-postures-as-independent-democrat-in-st-clair-county

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Illinois Issues: Slave State  Because Illinois is a northern state and the former home of Abraham Lincoln, it isn’t typically associated with slavery. But there was slavery in Illinois for more than 100 years. Even after Illinois entered the Union, loopholes in its laws allowed the practice to continue, making the future Land of Lincoln a quasi-slave state. – TARA MCCLELLAN MCANDREW  (DIERSEN: How long have your ancestors been in America?  Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, a) the more that you benefited from their discrimination against minorities and against women and b) the more that you should pay the price of Affirmative Action, of Diversity, and of Inclusion. All my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois from what is now Germany during the 1840s and 1850s.)
http://nprillinois.org/post/illinois-issues-slave-state#stream/0

 

BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
— ILLINOIS AWASH IN TAX BREAKS – Alejandra Cancino (DIERSEN: What tax breaks have your critics/opponents, their operatives, or their dupes accused you of taking?  Money Magazine and my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that took at Loyola 1972-1976, the graduate accounting courses that I took at DePaul 1976-1980, and the graduate finance courses that I took at IIT 1992-1997 were NOT deductible because they 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. To keep their jobs and to get promoted, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates focused on getting rid of federal employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.bettergov.org/news/illinois-awash-in-tax-breaks

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— Time for voters to stop Bruce Rauner’s hostile takeover of Illinois – Jake Lewis
http://rebootillinois.com/2016/10/19/time-voters-stop-bruce-rauners-hostile-takeover-illinois/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER/O’NEIL: POLITICAL CORRECTNESS SETS THE PATH TOWARDS TOTALITARIANISM TOLERANCE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/thorneroneil-education-in-universities-and-high-schools-advance-politically-sanctioned-indoctrination.html

 

THE HILL
— Clinton-Trump III: A polite start turns nasty – Jonathan Easley
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/301902-clinton-trump-iii-a-polite-start-turns-nasty
— Trump refuses to say he’ll accept election results – Ben Kamisar
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/301909-trump-refuses-to-say-hell-accept-election-results

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Joe Biden Took His ’67 Corvette Out For A Spin, And It Was Incredible  “I shouldn’t say this on television – I like speed.” – Sam Levine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/joe-biden-corvette_us_5808cfbee4b0dd54ce388aee

 

WESTERN JOURNALISM
— This Man Was Just Caught Encouraging Violence And Voter Fraud… He Was A White House Visitor!  A “smoking gun” connection? – Chris Golden
http://www.westernjournalism.com/thepoint/2016/10/19/this-man-was-just-caught-encouraging-violence-and-voter-fraud-he-was-a-white-house-visitor/

 

FEDERALIST
— 4 Ways Hillary Clinton Will Increase Abortion As President  Christian and pro-life voters face a difficult choice in 2016. But despite the weaknesses of other candidates, Hillary Clinton should not make the list. – Jay Hobbs
http://thefederalist.com/2016/10/19/four-ways-hillary-will-increase-abortion/

 

THE BLAZE
— ‘To be white is to be racist, period’: H.S. teacher’s classroom message exposed by angry student – Dave Urbanski  (DIERSEN: If Clinton is elected, expect to see signs that say “No Republicans, Whites, Males, or Older People Wanted.”)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/19/to-be-white-is-to-be-racist-period-h-s-teachers-classroom-message-exposed-by-angry-student/
— Black Lives Matter flag raised on Illinois State University campus quad. Here’s how school administrators react. – Dave Urbanski
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/19/black-lives-matter-flag-raised-on-campus-quad-heres-how-school-administrators-react/

 

POLITICO
— Mendoza calls on Munger to return Rauner money – Natasha Korecki  (DIERSEN: How much money do you need/want?  I do NOT seek or accept money for what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor.  Sadly, all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and act like a) they need/want lots more money and b) they have done and they will do anything for money.)
http://www.politico.com/states/illinois/story/2016/10/mendoza-calls-on-munger-to-return-rauner-money-106560
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Candidates for state comptroller on Wednesday traded demands that the other refund campaign contributions, as the race further hardened into a proxy war between the governor and the speaker of the Illinois House. Comptroller candidate Susana Mendoza’s campaign late Wednesday called on opponent Leslie Munger to return a $1 million campaign contribution from Gov. Bruce Rauner, calling it a conflict of interest with the office’s mission. Republicans, meanwhile, took issue with a $1,000 donation Mendoza accepted from a janitorial contractor who labor unions opposed receiving city work. Republicans said the move was at odds with Mendoza’s support of labor.”)

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps blame Indiana for Chicago’s crime problems.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-gun-violence_us_58082033e4b0dd54ce37ad9e

 

NBC NEWS
— Trump Won’t Say He’ll Accept Election Results: ‘I Will Keep You In Suspense’ – ANDREW RAFFERTY and DAVID TAINTOR (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-won-t-say-he-ll-accept-election-results-i-n669801
— November Surprise? Trump’s Debate Warning Threatens to Split GOP – BENJY SARLIN and ALEX SEITZ-WALD (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/2016-presidential-debates/november-surprise-trump-s-debate-warning-threatens-split-gop-n669891

 

NBC NEW YORK
— Will Trump Accept the Result of the Election? ‘I Will Look at It at the Time,’ He Says  Both Trump’s vice-presidential candidate and his daughter said earlier Wednesday that they believed Trump would accept the result – Asher Klein  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/Will-Trump-Accept-the-Result-of-the-Election-I-Will-Look-at-it-at-the-Time-397690061.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump Won’t Say if He’ll Accept Result of Election – PATRICK HEALY and JONATHAN MARTIN (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/us/politics/presidential-debate.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— At third debate, Trump won’t commit to accepting election results if he loses – Karen Tumulty and Philip Rucker (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-wont-commit-to-accepting-election-results-if-he-loses/2016/10/19/9c9672e6-9609-11e6-bc79-af1cd3d2984b_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump and Clinton clash over border security and U.S.-Mexico relations – Kurtis Lee (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs side with Mexico against America.  Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs side with citizens of Mexico, many millions of whom are in America legally and illegally, against citizens of America.)
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-border-wall-fact-check-20161019-snap-story.html
— Guest lists designed to provoke: Here’s who Trump and Clinton invited to the final presidential debate – Evan Halper
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-debate-guests-20161019-snap-story.html

 

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
— 50 years later, Black Lives Matter takes up Panthers’ fight – Rachel Swan and Otis R. Taylor Jr. (DIERSEN: How long have your ancestors been in America?  Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, a) the more that you benefited from their discrimination against minorities and against women and b) the more that you should pay the price of Affirmative Action, of Diversity, and of Inclusion. All my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois from what is now Germany during the 1840s and 1850s.)
http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/50-years-later-Black-Lives-Matter-takes-up-Black-9970252.php

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you blast Trump, the following love you: those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/10/19/never-trump-reagan-conservative-republican-michael-medved/92411818/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Donald Trump Brings Election ‘Rigging’ Charges Front and Center  Unsubstantiated allegations of a possibly unfair outcome become a central issue – BYRON TAU (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-brings-election-rigging-charges-front-and-center-1476914927

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Here’s the Truth About That Ad for a ‘Pre-Hillary Sale’ on Guns  Do gun prices really rise when a Democrat is in the White House? – Brad Tuttle  (DIERSEN: Clinton supporters have made it very clear that they despise, hate, and want to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://time.com/money/4536702/pre-hillary-sale-guns-democrat-gun-control-second-amendment-trump/

 

PBS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote pot in America want to destroy America.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/record-high-60-percent-americans-back-legal-pot-poll-finds/

 

NPR
— Interactive Redlining Map Zooms In On America’s History Of Discrimination – CAMILA DOMONOSKE  (DIERSEN: How long have your ancestors been in America?  Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, a) the more that you benefited from their discrimination against minorities and against women and b) the more that you should pay the price of Affirmative Action, of Diversity, and of Inclusion. All my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois from what is now Germany during the 1840s and 1850s.)
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/10/19/498536077/interactive-redlining-map-zooms-in-on-americas-history-of-discrimination

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— Federal employees get limited excused absences on Election Day – Tony Ware (DIERSEN: Virtually all federal employees are Democrats.)
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/feds-get-limited-excused-absences-nov-8

 

HINDUSTAN TIMES
— Indians in US most educated, highest earning of all immigrants: Scholar – Prashant Jha
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indians-in-america-are-the-most-educated-highest-earning-of-all-immigrants/story-9ysWVzUIyebEOpKPe3LU3O.html

October 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— MITT ROMNEY ATTENDS CHICAGO FUNDRAISERS FOR MARK KIRK – Ben Bradley
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/mitt-romney-attends-chicago-fundraisers-for-mark-kirk/1563476/

 

NBC5
— Democrat Group Envisions Rauner, Trump at ‘Dinner’ – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Campaign-Round-Up-Local-Dems-Embroiled-in-Voter-Fraud-Scandal-397669191.html
— Trump Urges Supporters to Watch Polls in Chicago on Election Day  During a really Tuesday in western Colorado, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump urged supporters to monitor polling places in Chicago, Philadelphia and St. Louis for voter fraud on Election Day, something the Republican says is “all too common.” – Tom Schuba  (DIERSEN: How many illegals are in Chicago?  How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Trump-Urges-Supporters-to-Watch-Polls-in-Chicago-on-Election-Day-397628871.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Romney endorses Kirk as ‘essential’ to keeping Senate in GOP hands – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mark-kirk-mitt-romney-met-1020-20161019-story.html
— Trump, you think Illinois elections are rigged? Here’s what you don’t know – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rigged-election-trump-clinton-illinois-edit-1020-jm-20161019-story.html
— Longtime Illinois Democratic political operative Robert Creamer ensnarled in hidden video controversy – Rick Pearson and Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-robert-creamer-trump-rally-met-1020-20161019-story.html
— My stroke changed me, but I still fight for Illinois families – Mark Kirk
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-mark-kirk-stroke-health-senate-perspec-20161019-story.html
— Donald Trump vs. the lying media – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-donald-trump-biased-media-lies-perspec-1020-jm-20161019-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Ald. Munoz: Hispanics get short-shrift in city policymaking jobs – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, we will see signs that say “No Republicans, Whites, Men, or Older People Wanted.”)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/ald-munoz-hispanics-get-short-shrift-in-city-policymaking-jobs/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Chicago will hire a $90,000-a-year “chief diversity officer” to attract a workforce that better reflects the city’s population, aldermen were told Wednesday, after learning that Hispanics have gotten short-shrift in the 1,256 policymaking jobs exempt from the Shakman decree. On the hot seat at City Council budget hearings, Human Resources Commissioner Soo Choi provided the racial breakdown of top jobs in Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration, which infuriated Ald. Ricardo Munoz (22nd).)
— John Kasich slams Donald Trump for ‘rigged’ election talk  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/john-kasich-slams-donald-trump-for-rigged-election-talk/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Lasonde: Schakowsky should resign over video – Jamie Sotonoff
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161019/news/161018649/
— Clinton promises major wealth redistribution – Byron York  (DIERSEN: Those who want government to take money from those who have more money and give that money to those who have less money are socialists if not communists.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161019/discuss/161018763/
— Schakowsky’s husband resigns after Project Veritas sting – David Weigel
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161019/news/161018649/
— Endorsement: Schakowsky for Congress in 9th District
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161018/discuss/161018846/
— Kenyon, Barconi having opposing motivations for Kane County Board seat – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161019/news/161018607/
— Kane state’s attorney’s office will visit precincts Nov. 8, operate election hotline – Harry Hitzeman
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161019/news/161018632/
— DIVIDED AMERICA: Seeing options shrinking, white men ask why – AP  (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, the federal government has focused on taking jobs, promotions, etc. away from those who are White, male, and/or older and giving those jobs, promotions, etc. to those who are minority, female, and/or younger.  It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161019/news/310199999/
— WHY IT MATTERS: IRS – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161019/news/310199967/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump sued in Chicago over use of Skittles photo – JUDITH RUIZ-BRANCH
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161019/NEWS07/161019796/trump-sued-in-chicago-over-use-of-skittles-photo
— Undercover video puts political operative Creamer in pre-debate spotlight – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161019/BLOGS02/161019804/undercover-video-puts-political-operative-creamer-in-pre-debate
— Investor gets a Whole Foods price for Wheaton shopping center – RYAN ORI
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20161019/CRED03/161019813/investor-gets-a-whole-foods-price-for-wheaton-shopping-center

 

WBEZ
— Romney: Kirk Will ‘Keep America From Going Off The Rails’ – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/romney-kirk-will-keep-america-from-going-off-the-rails/299b1179-e779-4574-ba0b-1cd69c45aae6

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Mitt Romney backs Mark Kirk for US Senate at Chicago stop – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/mitt-romney-backs-mark-kirk-for-us-senate-at-chicago/article_7b811b30-8c7a-5d74-8dcc-79f66e40a980.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Proposal would ban agency directors from campaign ads – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161019/proposal-would-ban-agency-directors-from-campaign-ads

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— New Ethics Plan Proposed In The Senate – JORDAN ABUDAYYEH
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/new-ethics-plan-proposed-in-the-senate-10-19-2016

 

WJBC
— Trump supporter LaHood rejects claim of ‘rigged’ election system (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.wjbc.com/2016/10/19/trump-supporter-lahood-rejects-claim-of-rigged-election-system/

 

WSIL TV
— Justice Department to dispatch fewer election observers – AP (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33423550/justice-department-to-dispatch-fewer-election-observers

 

CBS ST. LOUIS
— Health Care Task Force Provides Update On Its Work
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2016/10/19/health-care-task-force-provides-update-on-its-work/

 

CHICAGO NOW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: New products roll out at Illinois medical marijuana dispensaries – Leslie Kahn
http://www.chicagonow.com/soapbox-momma/2016/10/new-products-roll-out-at-illinois-medical-marijuana-dispensaries/

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS
— Join me LIVE tonight at 9:35 p.m.in an analysis of 3rd Pres. debate on Facebook Live. – Jeff Berkowitz
https://www.facebook.com/publicaffairstv/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— U-HAUL RENTAL RATES REFLECT ILLINOIS’ OUT-MIGRATION CRISIS  Chicagoans’ strong demand for one-way moves to Houston, Texas, and to Naples, Fla., is driving up moving-truck rental costs. – Madelyn Harwood
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/u-haul-rental-rates-reflect-illinois-out-migration-crisis/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Congressmen plan to defund new IRS rule making more farms eligible for “death tax”
http://ilnews.org/10484/congressmen-plan-to-defund-new-irs-rule-making-more-farms-eligible-for-death-tax/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— College of DuPage – $388,834.98 – Money well spent! – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/10/college-of-dupage-388834-98-money-well-spent/
— State Rep Candidate Dennis Malak’s Lies, Bankruptcy, Victoria’s Secret, Campaigning At Work (EIU) – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/10/state-rep-candidate-dennis-malaks-lies-bankruptcy-victorias-secret-campaining-at-work-eiu/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— GOP OPPONENT CALLS FOR SCHAKOWSKY’S RESIGNATION IN LIGHT OF UNDERCOVER VIDEOS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/gop-opponent-calls-for-schakowskys-resignation-in-light-of-undercover-videos.html
— CREAMER INDICATES HE IS “STEPPING BACK” FROM CLINTON CAMPAIGN
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/creamer-indicates-he-is-stepping-back-from-clinton-campaign.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Munger gets another million
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/19/munger-gets-another-million/
— GOP fundraising, spending vastly higher than Democrats
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/19/gop-fundraising-spending-vastly-higher-than-democrats/
— Paper says candidate is owned by Rauner, and that’s a good thing  (DIERSEN: Who owns you?  No one owns me.)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/19/paper-says-candidate-is-owned-by-rauner-and-thats-a-good-thing/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DePaul Invokes ‘Catholic Values’ to Ban Pro-Life Poster – ALEXANDRA DESANCTISALEXANDRA DESANCTIS
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/441213/depaul-university-bans-pro-life-poster-citing-catholic-values

 

COLLEGE FIX
— DePaul bans ‘Unborn Lives Matter’ posters – JENNIFER KABBANY
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/29560/

 

LIFE NEWS
— DePaul Just Banned Pro-Life Posters Saying “Unborn Lives Matter” – MICAIAH BILGER
http://www.lifenews.com/2016/10/19/this-catholic-university-banned-pro-life-posters-saying-unborn-lives-matter/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Cruz calls for criminal probe into visits by ‘voter fraud operative’ to Obama White House – Valerie Richardson
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/19/ted-cruz-calls-criminal-probe-visits-voter-fraud-o/

 

GOPUSA
— Journalists shower Hillary Clinton with campaign cash  (DIERSEN: Diersen showers Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. with GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16127
— Illegal border crossings from Mexico into U.S. up 23 percent in one year
http://www.gopusa.com/illegal-border-crossings-from-mexico-into-u-s-up-23-percent-in-one-year/
— Debate guests: Trump picks Obama’s half-brother, Benghazi victim’s mom; Clinton selects billionaires
http://www.gopusa.com/debate-guests-trump-picks-obamas-half-brother-benghazi-victims-mom-clinton-selects-billionaires/
— Environment: Democrat’s dump raw sewage on Georgia street
http://www.gopusa.com/environment-democrats-dump-raw-sewage-on-georgia-street/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Dem Operative Robert Creamer Who Oversaw Trump Rally Agitators Visited White House 342 Times – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/18/exposed-dem-operative-who-oversaw-trump-rally-agitators-visited-white-house-342-times/
— Rubio Calls Out Dem Congressman For Groping Woman – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/17/rubio-calls-out-dem-congressman-for-groping-woman-video/
— Clinton Campaign Found ‘Huge’ Gender Pay Gap At Clinton Foundation – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/18/clinton-campaign-found-huge-gender-pay-gap-at-clinton-foundation/
— Sotomayor: Sometimes I Wanted To Beat Scalia With A Bat – Kevin Daley
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/18/sotomayor-sometimes-i-wanted-to-beat-scalia-with-a-bat/

 

MSNBC
— Many RNC members embrace Trump’s ‘rigged’ message – Steve Benen
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/many-rnc-members-embrace-trumps-rigged-message
— Donald Trump is doing exactly what his campaign chief said not to do – Callum Borchers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/10/19/donald-trump-is-doing-exactly-what-his-campaign-chief-said-not-to-do/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Naked statue of Hillary Clinton in downtown Manhattan causes fight during morning commute – Laura Bult
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/naked-statue-hillary-clinton-sparks-fight-manhattan-article-1.2834970

 

CBS 46
— Georgia environmental agency investigating DNC bus dumping incident
http://www.cbs46.com/story/33418363/witness-clinton-forward-together-tour-bus-dumps-human-waste-into-storm-drain

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Culinary Union Organizes ‘Wall’ Of Taco Trucks to Protest Trump Campaign – Kerry Close
http://time.com/money/4537309/donald-trump-wall-taco-trucks/

 

FED SMITH
— Low COLA? Blame it on Gasoline – Michael Wald  (DIERSEN: How much gasoline do you buy?  I buy very little because I sit in my home 10+ hours each and every day putting out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/10/19/low-cola-blame-it-on-gasoline/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Rate A Candidate’s Policies More Important Than Character
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/voters_rate_a_candidate_s_policies_more_important_than_character

October 14 Morning Edition

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Second City cast member Peter Kim blames Trump for “offensive behavior from audiences.”  Are you an anti-Trump?  If so, what do you blame Trump for?)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/10/13/another-second-city-cast-member-quits-after-offensive-audiences/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CPS deal with CTU would cost about $8.9 billion over 4 years – Fran Spielman and Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/cps-deal-with-ctu-cost-8-9-billion-over-4-years/
— Metra board to weigh alternatives to planned 8.5% fare increase – Rosalind Rossi
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/metra-board-weighs-fare-increase/
— Endorsement: Bob Dold goes for the smart middle ground  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  The more planks in the Republican Party platform that you reject, the more that anti-Republicans like you, but they will still vote for the Democrat candidate.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/endorsement-bob-dold-goes-for-the-smart-middle-ground/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage renews third-party worker’s comp firm contract; New office furniture, carpeting – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wheaton/news/ct-nvs-dupage-board-workers-comp-st-1014-20161012-story.html
— Gays and Catholicism: Pope’s words open door to confusion – AP  (DIERSEN: The Pope asks “Who am I to judge?”  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois are extremely judgmental. They blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.  The blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all the losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that they will send straight to HELL any individual, any organization, any company, any government, or any country that does not join them in destroying me.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–catholics-gays-20161012-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An ideological tug of war over the firing of a Rhode Island church music director for marrying his same-sex partner illustrates the confusion that permeates some U.S. Roman Catholic parishes over Pope Francis’ words on homosexuality. Francis’ famous declaration “Who am I to judge?” in 2013 energized Catholics who had pushed the church to accept gays and lesbians. Now, some gay Catholics and supporters who hoped for rapid acceptance find themselves stymied by many bishops and pastors. Francis is being cited by both the music director, Michael Templeton, and by Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin, known for taking a hard line on church teaching about marriage and abortion. Tobin has criticized Francis, writing after the pope’s summit on the family two years ago that “Francis is fond of ‘creating a mess.’ Mission accomplished.” The pope has upheld Catholic teaching on homosexuality, reiterating the church’s opposition to same-sex relationships. But his shift in tone and broad statements about mercy have left a trail of comments that amount to a Rorschach test open to interpretation, say those who have closely followed Francis.)
— Tammy Duckworth for U.S. Senate from Illinois – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-tammy-duckworth-senate-endorsement-mark-kirk-edit-20161014-story.html
— SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 FLASHBACK: Wheaton group home (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_home) for developmentally disabled moves forward  Proposed 15-resident care location would be northeast of downtown Wheaton – Bob Goldsborough
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-09-13/news/ct-tl-wheaton-group-home-20120913_1_group-care-home-wheaton-stars
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Plans for a proposed 15-resident group care home for developmentally disabled individuals just northeast of downtown Wheaton cleared another hurdle, as the city’s Group Care Home Commission voted 3-1 to grant the project a necessary group care home license. The Wheaton-based nonprofit STARS Family Services, which operates another four-person group care home called Washington House on Wheaton’s north side, wants to construct a new group care home on vacant land at the southeast corner of Cross Street and Union Avenue. The project would be constructed on land currently owned by St. John Lutheran Church, zoned for single-family residential use and used for two parking lots. Plans call for two structures that would be linked by a common courtyard. Each would have six private bedrooms, a great room, a shared kitchen and shared baths for each pair of bedrooms. The project also will include housing for a couple who would live in the home and oversee the evening and the overnight. A volunteer or staff person also will be present in the home during the day. The project has drawn opposition from some neighbors, who criticize the scale of the proposal. In addition, they have questioned STARS’ financial strength and how the home would be used were STARS to no longer be economically viable. “None of the neighbors oppose a group care home,” said neighbor Kathy Langlois. “We embrace it, we applaud it and we welcome it. And it’s absolutely not a case of ‘Not in my back yard.’ It’s a question of scale.” Langlois also said she and her neighbors would welcome the construction of one single-family home on the site. “What happens if STARS runs out of money?” she asked. “This will be a group care home. It can’t go back to being a single-family home.” STARS president Ray Chase noted that the organization has taken great pains to ensure its financial viability. STARS plans to pay cash for the land and has vowed never to open a group care home until it has 150 percent of that home’s projected first year’s operating expenses. In addition, STARS’ College Avenue resale shop generates more than 40 percent of the group’s annual need, he said. “I think we’re pretty stable,” he said. “I think we’ve taken a very conservative approach financially.” Chase also said the group is continuing to try to work with neighbors. “We’ve also done some things to make sure the home looks like it would fit in a neighborhood and isn’t overwhelming in size,” Chase said. “There even are architectural variations between the two homes so they look like different homes.” Wheaton’s Planning and Zoning Board unanimously voted in June to recommend that the City Council approve the project. Last week, three-fourths of the Group Care Home Commission’s members signed off on the project as well. Group Care Home Commission board member Chris Ellerman praised STARS for proposing two linked structures rather than one larger one. He also lauded the group’s model, which involves a married couple living with the developmentally disabled adults, with the adults’ aging parents or relatives being involved on a weekly basis and typically coming by to visit over the dinner hour. “In terms of a home for disabled adults in the community they have grown up in, absolutely,” Ellerman said. “This is their town. I live two blocks away, and I’d be ashamed if I didn’t want to welcome them in my community..” Group Care Home Commission board member Matthew McNear was the lone vote against the license. In an interview on Friday, he noted his concerns about the “scope” of the proposed home and some of the other issues that neighbors had raised. “I think STARS is a great organization and they do a lot of good there, but I think this probably could use some more discussion or some more review,” he said. With the group care home license now in hand, the proposal next heads to the Wheaton City Council for its consideration, likely sometime in October, said Jim Kozik, the city’s director of planning and economic development.)
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Job-matching program results promising – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: In 1997, in today’s dollars, I was earning $120,427 a year.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-skills-for-chicagolands-future-outcomes-1014-biz-20161013-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump’s supporters.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-giuliani-ben-carson-pence-perspec-1014-jm-20161014-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: Grogan for DuPage auditor
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161014/discuss/161019353/
— New programs ease homebuyers’ path to mortgages – Ken Harney  (DIERSEN: How old were you when you got your first mortgage?  I was 24 years old in 1972 when I got my first mortgage; it was for a new town home at 774-5 Sunset Court in University Park (current Zillow estimate is $59,012).  I worked for IRS in its Harvey office as a GS-9 (currently $53,717) Revenue Officer, and in addition, I worked part-time for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights.  I owned a 1972 Corvette and a 1962 Chevy Impala.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161014/entlife/161019449/
— APRIL 10, 2015 FLASHBACK: Five women ‘STARS’ looking to new group home in Wheaton  STARS Ministry opens new facility for women in Wheaton – Susan Dibble
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150408/news/150409083/
— What do political candidates owe to their voters? – Gail Chaney Kalinich
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161014/discuss/161019361/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— FOR CONDOS, A LOST DECADE  When the housing market crashed in 2006, Chicago was awash in unsold condominiums—and the wave tripled in size as the crisis deepened. The meter is still running. Today, condos are worth about 7 percent less than they were 10 years ago. – DENNIS RODKIN  (DIERSEN: My wife and I got married in 1978.  In 1978, a) after owning a one bedroom condo in the Outer Drive East building for less than 2 years, sold it a $10,000 profit; b) I used that profit to buy a new 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale and a new 1978 Chevy Chevette; and c) my wife and I bought 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton using her savings for the 20% down payment.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/section/housing-crash-condos

 

WTTW
— Michael Madigan: The Movie – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/10/13/michael-madigan-movie

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Endorsement: U.S. Senate: Mark Kirk
http://www.nwherald.com/2016/10/13/endorsement-u-s-senate-mark-kirk/a6ag5z3/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JPURNAL REGISTER
— Rauners to live at fairgrounds during Executive Mansion closure – Tim Landis
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161013/rauners-to-live-at-fairgrounds-during-executive-mansion-closure

 

JOURNAL COURIER
— Will Rauner be Madigan’s next scalp? – Jay Jamison
http://myjournalcourier.com/uncategorized/101322/commentary-will-rauner-be-madigans-next-scalp

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Rauner Vague About Trump Support – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/rauner-vague-about-trump-support#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Ryan, McConnell scramble to protect GOP majorities amid Trump turmoil  GOP majorities in jeopardy – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/ryan-mcconnell-scramble-to-protect-gop-majorities-amid-trump-turmoil
— Tweets show why women don’t report sex assault  #WhyWomenDontReport followed #NextFakeTrumpVictim – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/tweets-show-why-women-dont-report-sex-assault
— Trump has ‘betrayed First Amendment values,’ journalists say – CNN  (DIERSEN: What do you say to “Republican” politicians in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in Glen Ellyn a) who do not want me to know about their events or their activities, b) who do not want me to promote or report on their events or activities, c) who do not want me to attend their events, and/or d) who pander to Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-has-betrayed-first-amendment-values-journalists-say

 

THE SOUTHERN
— Prison issue looms large for Southern Illinois politicians – K. JANIS ESCH
http://thesouthern.com/elections/prison-issue-looms-large-for-southern-illinois-politicians/article_37ba6abf-36a3-50a2-9e7e-dfec88c6b171.html

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— League of Women Voters to hold candidate forum Oct. 16 – Nathan Lurz
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/10/10/league-of-women-voters-to-hold-candidate-forum-oct-16/aov7uyt/

 

CHICAGO LNNO
— Donald Trump Has a 0% Chance of Winning the Election, According to U of I Computer Scientists  Election forecasting group at the University of Illinois says their model is better than FiveThirtyEight. – Jim Dallke
http://chicagoinno.streetwise.co/2016/10/10/donald-trump-has-a-0-chance-of-winning-the-election-according-to-u-of-i-computer-scientists/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— “Low blow and cheap shot” *** Citing Kirk’s stroke, Tribune endorses Duckworth
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/14/citing-kirks-stroke-tribune-endorses-duckworth/
— “Their minds or their bodies are too broken for them to work”  (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run the federal government wasted my career and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.  They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/14/their-minds-or-their-bodies-are-too-broken-for-them-to-work/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— NATIONAL DEBT WENT UP EVERY YEAR BILL CLINTON WAS PRESIDENT – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/10/14/national-debt-went-up-every-year-bill-clinton-was-president/

 

TOWNHALL
— Donald Trump’s Invisible Shackles – Michael Barone (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
http://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbarone/2016/10/14/donald-trumps-invisible-shackles-n2231773
— NBC Held Trump ‘P***y Grab’ Tape For Maximum Election Impact – Guy Benson (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who wanted Trump to win the Republican primary because they believed he would be the easiest to defeat in the general election?)
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2016/10/13/tmz-nbc-held-trump-py-grab-tape-for-maximum-election-impact-n2231514

 

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 FLASHBACK: Is Charlotte Our Future? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://americanfreepress.net/is-charlotte-our-future/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— After Michelle Responds to Lewd Tape, White House Issues Warning to Trump About Attacking First Lady – JUSTEN CHARTERS
http://ijr.com/wildfire/2016/10/713839-after-michelle-responds-to-lewd-tape-white-house-issues-warning-to-trump-about-attacking-first-lady/

 

POLITICO
— Clinton camp’s cozy relationship with Coca-Cola – Catherine Boudreau
http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-agriculture/2016/10/clinton-camps-cozy-relationship-with-coca-cola-216866

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump vs. a Free Press – Editorial
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/14/opinion/donald-trump-vs-a-free-press.html?ref=opinion
— The Professor Wore a Hijab in Solidarity — Then Lost Her Job  When Larycia Hawkins, the first black woman to receive tenure at Wheaton College, made a symbolic gesture of support for Muslims, the evangelical college became divided over what intellectual freedom on its campus really meant. – RUTH GRAHAM
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/16/magazine/the-professor-wore-a-hijab-in-solidarity-then-lost-her-job.html
— A 44% Pay Divide for Female and Male Law Partners, Survey Says – ELIZABETH OLSON
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/13/business/dealbook/female-law-partners-earn-44-less-than-the-men-survey-shows.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— What happened to ‘America’s Mayor’? How Rudy Giuliani became Trump’s attack dog. – Paul Schwartzman and Ben Terris
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/what-happened-to-americas-mayor-how-rudy-giuliani-became-trumps-attack-dog/2016/10/13/c6fdebd4-8fc1-11e6-9c85-ac42097b8cc0_story.html
— The shocking pain of American men – Jeff Guo  (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run the federal government wasted my career and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.  They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/10/13/a-record-number-of-men-arent-working-this-might-finally-explain-why/

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE OF CLINTON: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Clinton courts Trump’s core: White man – Heidi M. Przybyla
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/10/13/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-male-voters-president/92006180/
— Where do I vote? Google now will tell you, and show you the ballot – Jessica Guynn
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/10/13/google-election-ballot-polling-place/91966650/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Trump’s Path to Victory Diminishes  Donald Trump angrily denies sexual misconduct claims amid fresh polls that indicate his path to the White House is constricting – MICHAEL C. BENDER and JANET HOOK
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-path-to-victory-diminishes-1476403134
— The Press Buries Hillary Clinton’s Sins  As reporters focus on Trump, they miss new details on Clinton’s rotten record. – KIMBERLEY A. STRASSEL
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-press-buries-hillary-clintons-sins-1476401308
— Voters’ Education Level a Driving Force This Election  Whites without college degree tend to back Donald Trump, many of those with four-year degree back Hillary Clinton – AARON ZITNER and DANTE CHINNI
http://www.wsj.com/articles/voters-education-level-a-driving-force-this-election-1476401440

 

BLOOMBERG
— RNC Transfers $6.35 Million to Down Ballot Races  The move comes at a difficult moment for the Trump campaign. – Kevin Cirilli
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-10-14/rnc-transfers-6-35-million-to-down-ballot-races
— It’s Official: This Election Is Driving Americans Nuts  And it’s the oldest among us who are suffering the most. – Deena Shanker
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-13/it-s-official-this-election-is-driving-americans-nuts

 

HERALD ONLINE
— Chicago Tribune endorses Duckworth, cites Kirk’s health – AP
http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article108205257.html

 

BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS
— GM honored by chamber for $770K investment – CHARLES A. MASON
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/gm-honored-by-chamber-for-k-investment/article_424c1ecd-519f-5e25-95b2-ab6fb4c176f9.html

 

RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE
— Rutherford Institute Defends First Amendment Rights of Federal Employee Prohibited From Displaying Pro-Trump Political Sign on His Personal Vehicle
https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/rutherford_institute_defends_first_amendment_rights_of_federal_employee_pro

 

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
–Committee to Protect Journalists Says Trump is Threat to Press Freedom
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/committee-to-protect-journalists-says-trump-is-threat-to-press-freedom/
— Should There be Legislation in Place Preventing Politicians from Banning the Press? – Sean Stroh  (DIERSEN: What do you say to “Republican” politicians in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in Glen Ellyn a) who do not want me to know about their events or their activities, b) who do not want me to promote or report on their events or activities, c) who do not want me to attend their events, and/or d) who pander to Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media?  These “Republican” politicians talk and act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs.)
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/columns/critical-thinking-should-there-be-legislation-in-place-preventing-politicians-from-banning-the-press/

October 6 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner returns to Facebook Live to talk Illinois’ economy – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-facebook-live-20161005-story.html
— The election and the financial markets: Should you worry? – Jill Schlesinger  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Those Democrats can and do drive the markets up or down a) to defeat Republicans and b) to elect and to reelect Democrats.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201610051830–tms–retiresmctnrs-a20161005-20161005-story.html
— Clinton debate prep is focused on what happens once the debate is done – Abby Phillip
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-clinton-debate-prep-20161005-story.html
— McDonald’s workers file sexual harassment charges with EEOC – Samantha Bomkamp
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-mcdonalds-sexual-harassment-1006-biz-20161005-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Pence fights — and lies — to keep the stench of Trump off him.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-vp-debate-pence-trump-huppke-20161004-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Munger campaign transfers $3 million to state GOP – Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/munger-campaign-transfers-3-million-to-state-gop/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Cullerton attacks Lewis for extra property tax exemption he also got – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161006/news/161009268/
— Endorsement: Drobinski in House District 62
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161006/news/161009322/
— Endorsement: Wheeler for House District 50
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161006/news/161009320/

 

ABC7
— POLICE: TEEN THREATENED TO SHOOT UP HINSDALE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL –  Eric Horng
http://abc7chicago.com/news/police-teen-threatened-to-shoot-up-hinsdale-high-school/1540761/

 

NBC5
— GOP Spends $2 Million on TV Ads in Illinois Legislative Race: Marwig v. McAuliffe – Ivan Moreno
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/GOP-Spends-2-Million-on-TV-Ads-in-Illinois-Legislative-Race-396138031.html
— Hinsdale South Teen Who Threatened Student Had Guns, Knives, Gas Masks  The boy posted a threat on Snapchat before police found a cache of weapons in his home, prosecutors allege – Richard Ray and Natalie Martinez
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/darien-hinsdale-south-threat-snapchat-guns-396072021.html

 

WGN TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: WGN TV promotes pot in Illinois.  To promote pot in Illinois is to promote the destruction of Illinois.
http://wgntv.com/2016/10/04/medical-marijuana-in-illinois-inside-a-dispensary/

 

WTTW
— Veeps Take Center Stage, But Does it Matter? – Hunter Clauss
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/10/05/veeps-take-center-stage-does-it-matter

 

TIMES
— Voter fraud alleged in Kankakee County – Jeff Bonty
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/voter-fraud-alleged-in-kankakee-county/article_30c70934-90a2-52a3-ae06-815ccc2fc7c2.html

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Munger pushes upgrading state financial systems – Dennis Moran
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/munger-pushes-upgrading-state-financial-systems/article_e10fe7e3-45b1-5d12-be18-382e3998a435.html

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Quad City Times promotes the Democrat Party’s same-day registration rule.
http://qctimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-drop-the-suit-expand-access-to-all-voters/article_a3140eb1-b23a-596e-a10d-247fc594c8fc.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Poll indicates Illinois likely to remain in Democratic column – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161005/bernard-schoenburg-poll-indicates-illinois-likely-to-remain-in-democratic-column

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Nader: Clinton and Trump ‘both flunk’  Nader denies third party harms electoral outcomes – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/nader-clinton-and-trump-both-flunk
— Michael Reagan: Nancy would vote for Clinton  ‘Trump hasn’t done a whole lot for women’ – CNN  (DIERSEN: Democrats focus on taking jobs, promotions, and other opportunities away from older non-veteran White male Republicans and giving those jobs, promotions, and other opportunities to women.  Democrats call the aforesaid Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/michael-reagan-nancy-would-vote-for-clinton

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Things are getting worse in the Land of Madigan  Frustrated Illinoisans don’t get to vote for House speaker, but on Nov. 8, they choose the lawmakers who do – Scott Reeder  (DIERSEN: 18 members of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) (one from each congressional district) govern the IRP with weighted votes.  Frustrated Illinois Republicans don’t get to vote for IRP SCC members.  They vote for Republican Precinct Committeemen, Republican township party chairmen in Cook County, and Republican ward party chairmen in Chicago who elect IRP SCC members by weighted votes.)
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/10/04/things-are-getting-worse-in-the-land-of-madigan/abowyi7/

 

WAND TV
— Why it matters: Race and Policing – AP
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33329171/why-it-matters-race-and-policing

 

WJDB RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Incorrectly Tells Nevadans How to Pronounce Nevada.”
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/10/05/trump-incorrectly-tells-nevadans-how-to-pronounce-nevada

 

WVVA
— GOP spends $2 million on TV ads in Illinois legislative race – AP
http://www.wvva.com/story/33330164/gop-spends-2-million-on-tv-ads-in-illinois-legislative-race

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Alton Daily News promotes gambling, that is, ever-increasingly, Alton Daily News promotes vice.
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=225995#.V_Y2OOgrKM8

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois News Network promotes gambling, that is, ever-increasingly, Illinois News Network promotes vice.
http://ilnews.org/10290/video-gambling-machines-score-jackpot-for-downstate-cities/

 

CHICAGOIST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Chicagoist promotes pot in Illinois.  To promote pot in Illinois is to promote the destruction of Illinois.
http://chicagoist.com/2016/10/06/heres_a_better_way_to_get_your_weed_1.php

 

ROCK ISLAND TODAY
— McGuire: State losing jobs because climate ‘expensive, unstable, unwelcoming’
http://rockislandtoday.com/stories/511013855-mcguire-state-losing-jobs-because-climate-expensive-unstable-unwelcoming

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— Amrozowicz: Chicago school district’s credit-rating cut tied to state’s ‘systemic’ woes
http://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511014499-amrozowicz-chicago-school-district-s-credit-rating-cut-tied-to-state-s-systemic-woes

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Thillens slams AFSCME demands, welcomes business-sector endorsements – Hoang Tran
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511013063-thillens-slams-afscme-demands-welcomes-business-sector-endorsements

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Illinois GOP launches voter-fraud hot line after Kankakee bribery allegations
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511015483-illinois-gop-launches-voter-fraud-hot-line-after-kankakee-bribery-allegations

 

ANDY MARTIN
— Corruption fighter Andy Martin defends Donald Trump against an attack by Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly
http://contrariancommentary.blogspot.com/2016/10/corruption-fighter-andy-martin-defends.html
http://contrariancommentary.com/corruption-fighter-andy-martin-defends-donald-trump-against-an-attack-by-chicago-alderman-brendan-reilly/
https://contrariancommentary.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/corruption-fighter-andy-martin-defends-donald-trump-against-an-attack-by-chicago-alderman-brendan-reilly/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage County Board Member Donald Puchalski’s Incompatible Offices? – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/10/dupage-county-board-member-donald-puchalskis-incompatible-offices/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Mike Pence Deemed “Viciously Anti-LGBT” Public Servant – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2016/10/mike-pence-deemed-viciously-anti-lgbt-public-servant/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Bill Clinton is a rapist’ heckler derails Ohio speech for Hillary – Douglas Ernst
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/5/bill-clinton-is-a-rapist-heckler-derails-former-pr/

 

THE BLAZE
— Megyn Kelly hits Trump for only going on ‘Hannity’ and avoiding ‘unsafe spaces’ – Tre Goins-Phillips
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/05/megyn-kelly-hits-trump-for-only-going-on-hannity-and-avoiding-unsafe-spaces/
— Please stop calling pro-abortion politicians ‘Christians.’ They are heretics. – Matt Walsh
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/please-stop-calling-pro-abortion-politicians-christians-they-are-heretics/

 

BREITBART
— Trump-Supporting Latino Professor Says Students ‘Trying to Shut Down or Shame Others’ for Political Beliefs – TOM CICCOTTA
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/10/05/trump-supporting-latino-professor-says-students-trying-to-shut-dow-or-shame-others-for-political-beliefs/

 

FOX NEWS
— Obama’s Army of PR Staffers Costs Taxpayers $500 Million Per Year – Stephen Dinan
http://nation.foxnews.com/2016/10/05/obamas-army-pr-staffers-costs-taxpayers-500-million-year

 

NEWSMAX
— Fox News Hosts Kelly, Hannity Exchange Barbs – Cathy Burke
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Fox-Kelly-Hannity-media/2016/10/05/id/751902/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— BIG U.S. SCHOOL DISTRICT ‘SUBMITS TO ISLAMIC SUPREMACY’ ‘Racism and xenophobia’ are ‘deeply embedded in our country’s history’ – LEO HOHMANN
http://www.wnd.com/2016/10/big-u-s-school-district-submits-to-islamic-supremacy/

 

COLLEGE FIX
— Black student rejects victimhood status: ‘I am going to break stereotypes’ – WILLIAM NARDI (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs shout at minorities, at women, at younger people, at veterans, and at everyone else that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that minorities, women, younger people, veterans, and everyone else has had, are having, and will have.)
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/29344/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As a young, black woman, life on campus is not always easy for Roger Williams University freshman Kalasia Richer. But her hardships are not the result of slavery from years past – as her professors and peers like to insist – but instead from the current political persecution she says she faces for being a conservative on a liberal college campus. “I have been told since day one that I would not succeed without the demeaning benefits of affirmative action,” says Richer, 18. “One of my professors actually told me that it’s offensive to say that everyone can achieve the American dream.” Statements like these are common among the liberal academia, who teach that “systemic oppression” and “institutionalized racism” are the most significant factors of whether or not one will achieve success in life. But because Richer doesn’t but into it, she’s mocked and ridiculed and blackballed. “One of my classes is entirely structured around the so-called belief in ‘white privilege,’” she told The College Fix, referring to a humanities elective. “Professors shame white students from speaking up against it, and whenever I do they look at me like I’m a traitor.” According to Richer, a political science major, such classes victimize women of color and force other students to justify their current “oppression.” In an attempt to balance the political climate of her campus, Richer took a position as the secretary of a proposed chapter of the conservative Young Americans for Freedom group. But late last month, student government leaders refused to allow the club to officially be recognized on campus, accusing it of being too similar to the College Republicans. “I was disgusted by the hostility I felt for daring to give a voice to conservatives on campus,” she says. “College is advertised as a place for your mind to grow, but I didn’t realize how much of a lie it was until I saw firsthand how these ‘student leaders’ attempt to dictate how students think on campus.”)

 

REUTERS
— Ford chairman met with Trump over ‘infuriating’ Mexico comments – David Shepardson
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-ford-motor-idUSKCN12524K?il=0

 

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Is Donald Trump actually under audit?”
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-donald-trump-actually-under-audit/

 

ABC NEWS
— GOP Spends $2 Million on TV Ads in Illinois Legislative Race – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/gop-spends-million-tv-ads-illinois-legislative-race-42610632
— Parents Found Dead After Child Tells School She Couldn’t Wake Them Up – AVIANNE TAN
http://abcnews.go.com/US/parents-found-dead-child-tells-school-wake/story
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Officers responded to the residence around 5 p.m. that day and found the young girl’s parents dead, along with “evidence of paraphernalia and drug use in the home,” according to Schurman.)

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTO OF MCCONNELL: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Aanti-Trumps say “Trump’s Slip in Polls Has G.O.P. Worried About Congress.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/06/us/politics/donald-trump-campaign.html?ref=politics

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Beijing’s next propaganda outlet: Hollywood? – Editorial
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/beijings-next-propaganda-outlet-hollywood/2016/10/05/2dfb295e-8a5f-11e6-bff0-d53f592f176e_story.html
— Trump aide: Clintons ‘don’t get what it means to be an American’ – Aaron Blake
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/10/06/trump-aide-clintons-dont-get-what-it-means-to-be-an-american/

 

WALL STRETT JOURNAL
— Trump Sorely Needs a Debate Win  He has to revive GOP enthusiasm to offset the Democrats’ strong turnout operation. – KARL ROVE
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-sorely-needs-a-debate-win-1475709081
— Election Says Only So Much About Stocks – STEVEN RUSSOLILLO  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Those Democrats can and do drive the markets up or down a) to defeat Republicans and b) to elect and to reelect Democrats.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/election-says-only-so-much-about-stocks-1475695067

 

FORBES
— Only One Third Of Trump’s New Businesses Succeeded – That’s Actually a Pretty Good Record – Tim Worstall
http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2016/10/06/only-one-third-of-trumps-new-businesses-succeeded-thats-actually-a-pretty-good-record/#154e9fc44886

 

SIOUX CITY JOURNAL
— You need a machete to cut through hypocrisy on Trump and taxes – Patrick Buchanan
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/opinion/columnists/buchanan/patrick-buchanan-you-need-a-machete-to-cut-through-hypocrisy/article_fb59fd6b-0232-5829-8986-47f7a82190e8.html

 

UNION LEADER
— Oblivious Trump can’t avoid self-sabotage – JONAH GOLDBERG
http://www.unionleader.com/columns/Jonah-Goldberg-Oblivious-Trump-cant-avoid-self-sabotage-10062016

 

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps look back at Trump.
http://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/looking-backward-at-donald-trump

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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump Chicago Sun-Times endorses the anti-Trump Clinton.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-vote-for-clinton-and-avert-a-train-wreck/
— Police say Sandack report includes screenshot of Skype video – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/police-say-sandack-report-includes-screenshot-of-skype-video/
— Trump threatens Clinton over Lewinsky — really? – Mona Charen
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/mona-charen-trump-threatens-clinton-over-lewinsky-really/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Seth Lewis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENORSEMENT: 23rd District: The remap of legislative districts in Democrats’ favor helped nudge Sen. Tom Cullerton, former Villa Park mayor and a cousin of Senate President John Cullerton, into this seat in 2012. Cullerton has done some things we like. He was lead sponsor of a bill blocked by Republicans to get rid of the unnecessary lieutenant governor’s office. But he doesn’t wander far off his party’s script and should have voted against a budget this spring that was $7 billion out of balance. He voted “present.” Our nod goes to Republican Seth Lewis, an insurance agent from Bartlett, who as a Bartlett Fire Protection District trustee hasn’t been afraid to vote against more spending. He also isn’t afraid to speak against generous pension packages that taxpayers subsidize — including that of his wife, who is a school superintendent. Ouch. We wouldn’t want to be at the dinner table for that discussion.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Dan McConchie
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 26th District: This northwest suburban seat opened in April when incumbent Dan Duffy resigned early. Local GOP leaders rallied to Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods, who won the March Republican primary. McConchie didn’t get our endorsement in that race, but he’s getting it this time. He has shown a willingness to work across the aisle and dig into policy, including school funding reform and anti-sex trafficking efforts. His opponent, Democrat Kelly Mazeski of Barrington, is an impressive candidate who has been involved in her local government. She characterizes McConchie as “a one-issue” lobbyist who is too socially conservative for the district. We’re not convinced. McConchie left his job with an anti-abortion organization and has shown he is not a one-issue legislator. Let’s give him a chance. McConchie is endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Mel Thillens
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 28th District: We like Sen. Laura Murphy, D-Des Plaines, because she is direct and outspoken. As a former member of the Des Plaines City Council, she advocated canceling a contract with a group opposing O’Hare airport expansion because taxpayers weren’t getting enough for their money. But so far in Springfield, she has stuck to the Democratic playbook, including voting for piecemeal budget bills that expanded government programs but had no real funding attached to them. She also supported a bill at the behest of the state’s largest employee union that was anti-taxpayer. This is a race where taxpayers could say “Enough!” with the budget games. We’re endorsing Republican Mel Thillens of Park Ridge, whose view of government’s role is less, less and less.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Michael Amrozowicz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 31st District: Let’s get one thing out the way: Republican candidate Michael Amrozowicz’s name is pronounced “Am-RO-zo-wits.” The Gurnee resident and former Lake County Republican Party chairman is running against incumbent Sen. Melinda Bush, D-Grayslake, who was elected in 2012 and buoyed by a new, favorable district map. Bush voted against most versions of pension reform and supported a union-backed bill that most editorial boards from Rockford to Carbondale criticized as irresponsible and anti-taxpayer. The state is broke. Taxpayers are tired of shouldering all the promises. Amrozowicz would bring more fiscal sanity to the Senate. He is endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Pamela Althoff
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 32nd District: Sen. Pamela Althoff, R-McHenry, is running for a two-year term and says if re-elected, it will be her last: “I believe in term limits.” Appointed to the seat in 2003, she has represented the northwest suburbs ever since. She has been successful at passing legislation because she lobbies her colleagues on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers. She knows Democrat staff just as well as Republican staff. Not many legislators can say that. We disagreed with her handling of a government consolidation bill this spring — she watered it down — but she still got the bill passed and signed into law. Althoff is endorsed over Democrat Melissa Coyne, a small business owner and community activist from Fox Lake.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Sue Rezin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 38th District: A rematch is underway between Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and Christine Benson, D-Ottawa. Benson lost to Rezin 46 percent to 54 percent when they faced off in 2012. Benson retired that year as superintendent of Streator Elementary School District 44, which has been struggling with a budget deficit due in part to the state’s inability to make full school payments. But Streator-area voters signaled they are taxed out. They rejected a school referendum to raise property taxes. Rezin would be a stronger advocate for those tax-weary residents. She is a consistent advocate for government consolidation and financial stability. We doubt Benson, who retired with a generous pension and is backed by organized labor, would be as prudent. With Democrats holding their 39-20 advantage over Republicans in the Senate, taxpayers can’t afford to lose another seat. Rezin is endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Michelle Smith
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 49th District: In this southwest suburban district, Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, is facing Michelle Smith, R-Plainfield, who is the board president in Plainfield School District 202. On the school board, Smith has tried to keep the property tax levy steady while dealing with unpredictability from the state. “Attempting to build a budget every year is like throwing darts blindfolded,” Smith says. Incumbent Bertino-Tarrant should understand the pressure the state’s financial chaos creates in her district — yet she couldn’t bring herself to vote against House Speaker Michael Madigan’s budget, which was $7 billion out of balance. She voted “present.” Votes like that are the reason the state’s finances are a disaster. Smith is strongly endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Paul Schimpf
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 58th District: We know both Republican Paul Schimpf of Waterloo and Democrat Sheila Simon of Carbondale to be dedicated public servants. Schimpf served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an adviser to Iraqi prosecutors during the trial of Saddam Hussein. Simon was lieutenant governor under Pat Quinn. But here’s a case where voters in Southern Illinois can demand change. The economy in this part of the state is desperate for revitalization. Democratic policies have not worked. Schimpf supports workers’ comp changes to make Illinois more business-friendly. He also supports tort reform and term limits. Schimpf is endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Dale Fowler
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 59th District: It’s strange that Sen. Gary Forby, D-Benton, claims to be a fiscal steward, often proclaiming that the state should retire its massive pile of unpaid bills. Then he voted in May for House Speaker Michael Madigan’s spending plan, which everyone knew was $7 billion short. He didn’t have to vote for it. Most Democratic senators did not. Remember that, voters of this district, when you show up to cast a ballot on Nov. 8. A better choice is Dale Fowler, mayor of Harrisburg, who knows what “reckless spending” actually means. Fowler is endorsed.)
— FROM THE ARTICLE: 22nd District: Tracy Smodilla of Bartlett, didn’t run in the primary but managed to ward off a Democratic challenge as a last-minute slated Republican. She’s smart, outspoken and fiscally conservative. She is not afraid to stand up to, well, anyone. She successfully fought an unnecessary tax increment financing district in her hometown. We hope to see her name on future ballots.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
— June 3, 1969: When the Chicago Tribune scolded a ‘girl’ named Hillary Rodham – Mark Jacob  (DIERSEN: What were you doing during June of 1969?  I was on summer break between my Junior and Senior years at NIU.  I delivered mail full-time for the Park Forest Post Office, lived with my parents and brother in Crete, and drove a 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-clinton-trump-tribune-archives-met-20160930-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump’s fat fetish.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-donald-trump-fat-fetish-alicia-machado-perspec-1002-20160930-column.html
— State undermines its future by shortchanging higher education funding – Ted Slowik
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-higher-ed-st-1002-20160930-story.html
— Alabama justice Roy Moore off bench for defying feds on gay marriage – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–alabama-chief-justice-20160930-story.html
— Newest state senator Tom Rooney brings classroom energy at West Leyden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/franklin-park/news/ct-fhj-rooney-tl-1006-20160930-story.html
— Naperville to consider greater support for housing vouchers – Genevieve Bookwalter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-income-city-council-st-0930-20160930-story.html
— Record number of early voters seen for November election – David Sharos and Linda Girardi
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-early-voting-st-1002-20160930-story.html
— Early voting drawing hundreds in DuPage County – Genevieve Bookwalter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-county-early-voting-st-1002-20160930-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Early voting  Early voting started Thursday in the DuPage County, and has already drawn hundreds of residents eager to cast ballots in a presidential election expected to draw 80 percent of the county’s registered voters. “Early voting has started! We can vote for Hillary today! Then we’ll get a glass of wine,” said Maureen Quirk, of Wheaton, who joined co-worker Debbie Szydlo, of Carol Stream, at the Wheaton-based election commission office Friday afternoon to make official their votes for the Democratic presidential candidate. “She needs suburban white women. Well, here we are,” Quirk said. About 160 voters Thursday and nearly 200 Friday filled out ballots to vote for president, U.S. Senate, DuPage County offices and other races at the 421 N. County Farm Road office, said Joseph Sobecki, assistant executive director of the DuPage County Election Commission. The site is the first early polling place in DuPage County. Nearly a dozen more are scheduled to open around the county Oct. 24 and will operate through Nov. 7. Election Day is Nov. 8. The crowd Friday wasn’t exclusively made up of Democrats or Clinton supporters. Voters Bob and Carole Rutan, both 74, of Wheaton, said they are registered Republicans although they declined to name their candidate of choice. “I don’t like either one of them that much,” Carole Rutan said. The couple said they wanted to vote before heading to Florida later in October. Sobecki said he and his staff are preparing for record voter turnout — expected to be as high as 80 percent — in this year’s general election. The spring primary election drew a record number of DuPage County voters, with nearly 290,000 ballots cast. “It was the highest total number we’ve had since we recorded primaries,” Sobecki said. “We expect that trend to continue for the general election.”)
— Calamos investment firm hit with whistleblower suit – Becky Yerak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-calamos-whistleblower-lawsuit-1001-biz-20160930-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Expect few debates between Kirk and Duckworth – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/news/160939932/
— Does the value of your home affect how you vote? – Ken Harney
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/entlife/160939990/
— Mexico raises interest rates, cites Trump as risk – AP (DIERSEN: For many decades, Democrats and RINOs have put Mexico’s interests ahead of America’s interests.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/business/309309842/
— Kelly Mazeski v. Dan McConchie: State Senate candidates dispute where blame for pension inaction lies – Doug T. Graham
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/news/160939909/
— Downtown Wheaton Association hosting new Halloween event for women – Jessica Cilella
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/news/160939929/

 

ABC7
— CHICAGO TRIBUNE ENDORSES LIBERTARIAN GARY JOHNSON FOR PRESIDENT – Charles Thomas  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Chicago Tribune promotes pot in America. If you promote pot in America, you promote the destruction of America.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-tribune-endorses-libertarian-gary-johnson-for-president/1533498/

 

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Kirks say “Kirk Ads Attacking Duckworth’s Work at VA Omit Key Facts.”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Kirk-Ads-Attacking-Duckworths-Work-at-VA-Omit-Key-Facts-395463811.html

 

CBS2
— Chicago State University Faculty Asks Rauner To Replace Trustees
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/30/chicago-state-university-faculty-asks-rauner-to-replace-trustees/
— Poll: 2016 Presidential Race Caused 7 Percent Of Voters To Lose Friends  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/30/poll-2016-presidential-race-caused-7-percent-of-voters-to-lose-friends/
— Cubs-Cardinals Bet Doesn’t Pay Off For Downstate Court Clerk – Bernie Tafoya
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/30/cubs-cardinals-bet-doesnt-pay-off-for-downstate-court-clerk/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A downstate public official who put her money on the Cardinals over the Cubs in 2016 paid up Friday in DuPage County. Early in the season, Moultrie County Circuit Court Clerk Cindy Braden bet DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk Chris Kachiroubas the Cardinals would beat the Cubs for the National League Central title. The Cubs ran away with the division, so Braden showed up in Wheaton on Friday to pay up and do Kachiroubas’ job for a day.)

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Woman charged with mailing ‘granular substance’ to tollway
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/208844831-story

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Why did the Tribune endorse Gary Johnson?”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160930/BLOGS02/160939997/why-did-the-tribune-endorse-gary-johnson
— Obscure court case could hold key to schools funding reform – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160930/NEWS02/160939984/obscure-court-case-could-hold-key-to-schools-funding-reform

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Mark Kirk for Senate – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-09-30/mark-kirk-senate.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Donald Trump quintuples down  Tweet: ‘Crooked Hillary was duped and used by my worst Miss U’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/tweeting-overnight-trump-digs-in-on-controversy

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Smiddy, GOP spar over ads – Ed Tibbetts
http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/smiddy-gop-spar-over-ads/article_e50063fc-ff99-5eec-aed0-f99f553d689c.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— WWII vet ‘outraged’ over being used on local campaign fliers – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160930/wwii-vet-outraged-over-being-used-on-local-campaign-fliers

 

SAUK VALLEY
— TRAGIC: Illinois pockets $785 million video gambling payout  Cities’ cut soars since 2012 – PAM EGGEMEIER
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/09/30/illinois-pockets-785-million-video-gambling-payout/a2juaxi/

 

JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois crisis pregnancy centers sue Gov. Rauner – AP
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20160930/illinois-crisis-pregnancy-centers-sue-gov-rauner

 

WSIL TV
— Trump urges supporters to monitor polling places; Donald Trump is demanding President Barack Obama make a pledge not to pardon Hillary Clinton, who has not been charged with nor convicted of any kind of crime; Donald Trump is raising questions about his microphone problems during Monday’s debate with Hillary Clinton; Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson’s doctor is calling the candidate “extremely physically fit;” The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates says there was indeed a problem with Donald Trump’s microphone during Monday night’s first general election debate. – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33286421/the-latest-clinton-promotes-public-service-plan

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— State Workers Will Appeal Dismissal Of Lawsuit To End Mandatory Union Dues – AMANDA VINICKY
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/state-workers-will-appeal-dismissal-lawsuit-end-mandatory-union-dues

 

CHICAGO READER
— Inside the Chicago Police Department’s secret budget  Every year, police take millions of dollars from ordinary Chicagoans and spend it behind closed doors. – Joel Handley , Jennifer Helsby and Freddy Martinez
http://m.chicagoreader.com/chicago/police-department-civil-forfeiture-investigation/Content?oid=23728922

 

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Pro-life pregnancy centers, doctors challenge IL mandatory abortion referral rules – Scott Holland
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511014504-pro-life-pregnancy-centers-doctors-challenge-il-mandatory-abortion-referral-rules
— Judge dismisses ‘fair share’ fee suit vs state worker unions; SCOTUS deadlock means precedent stands – Jonathan Bilyk
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511014500-judge-dismisses-fair-share-fee-suit-vs-state-worker-unions-scotus-deadlock-means-precedent-stands

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Illinois, Chicago should declare bankruptcy to fix fiscal woes, ex-FDIC chief says
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511014391-illinois-chicago-should-declare-bankruptcy-to-fix-fiscal-woes-ex-fdic-chief-says
— Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511014420-rauner-calls-for-political-reform-referendums-on-fair-maps-term-limits
— 5.69 percent of people in Aurora receive food stamps
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511011753-5-69-percent-of-people-in-aurora-receive-food-stamps
— Report questions link between Illinois lawyers and politicians
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511014337-report-questions-link-between-illinois-lawyers-and-politicians

 

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— College of DuPage Audit Results
http://www.nctv17.com/college-of-dupage-audit-results/
— DuPage County’s Recent Achievements
http://www.nctv17.com/dupage-countys-recent-achievements/

 

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you are a registered voter in DuPage County, you can view and print out a copy of the ballot for your precinct by clicking on the link below.
https://www.dupageco.org/VoterLookup/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CPS pensions: From retirement security to political slush fund – Ted Dabrowski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/reports/cps-pensions-from-retirement-security-to-political-slush-fund/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CATHOLICS REJECTING TRUMP CAN’T SUPPORT CLINTON, EITHER  (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-Catholic.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/catholics-rejecting-trump-cant-support-clinton-either.html
— MORRISON WARNS: COOK COUNTY EMPLOYERS COULD SOON FACE MANDATORY PAID SICK DAYS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/morrison-warns-cook-county-employers-could-soon-face-mandatory-paid-sick-days.html
— HULTGREN ADDRESSES VETERAN DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/hultgren-addresses-veteran-depression-and-suicide-prevention.html
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? WATCHING HILLARY’S AMERICA IN PARK RIDGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/wheres-weyermuller-watching-hillarys-america-in-park-ridge.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner pals give $5 million to Munger
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/30/rauner-pals-give-5-million-to-munger/
— CTBA: Deficit is far higher than both Rauner and COGFA projections
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/30/ctba-deficit-is-far-higher-than-both-rauner-and-cogfa-projections/
— Fair share suit initiated by Rauner dismissed by federal judge
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/30/fair-share-suit-initiated-by-rauner-dismissed-by-federal-judge/

 

BREITBART
— Notre Dame Prez Tells NCAA It Can’t Decide Morals for Schools – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2016/09/29/notre-dame-prez-tells-ncaa-cant-decide-schools-morals/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Trump to Obama: Do Not Pardon Hillary Clinton “Or Her Co-Conspirators” – Tim Hains
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/09/30/trump_to_obama_do_not_pardon_hillary_clinton_or_her_co-conspirators.html

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump sex tape comments frustrate GOP supporters.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/298753-trump-sex-tape-comments-frustrate-gop-supporters

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump Appeared In A Playboy Softcore Porn Video  The video shows women with little clothing and Trump with a lot more hair.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-playboy-porn_us_57eee2fbe4b0c2407cde0fd2

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Roy Moore, Alabama Chief Justice, Suspended Over Gay Marriage Order – CAMPBELL ROBERTSON
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/01/us/roy-moore-alabama-chief-justice.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “As America Sleeps, Donald Trump Seethes on Twitter.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/01/us/politics/donald-trump-alicia-machado.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Republicans fear Trump’s playing into Clinton’s hands by lashing out on infidelity, impeachment.”
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-20160930-snap-htmlstory.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Why your next job depends on mastering the six ‘Qs’ – Jeffrey Kudisch  (DIERSEN: What is your “cultural quotient?”  From what I see, as employers become increasingly anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, you will not be hired if you are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, a gun owner, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-business/wp/2016/09/30/why-your-next-job-depends-on-mastering-the-six-qs/

 

USA TODAY
— White House wants to add new racial category for Middle Eastern people – Gregory Korte  (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats want this “racial category” to get preference over Americans.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/09/30/white-house-wants-add-new-racial-category-middle-eastern-people/91322064/

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump Is a Useful Idiot for Dangerous People.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/137333/donald-trump-useful-idiot-dangerous-people

 

AMERICAN PROSPECT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican say “As Hyde Amendment Turns 40, Poll Shows Support for Its Repeal.”
http://prospect.org/blog/tapped/hyde-amendment-turns-40-poll-shows-support-its-repeal

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Don’t Trust Media Fact-Checking  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the main stream media acts like it is an arm of the Democrat Party.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/september_2016/voters_don_t_trust_media_fact_checking

September 28 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump opponents, supporters clash outside Bolingbrook fundraiser – Frank Vaisvilas and Alicia Fabbre (DIERSEN: Those who spoke very highly of Trump at this outstanding event included Roger Claar and Rudy Giuliani.  The 300+ attendees included John Cabello, Brad Cole, Dan Cronin, Demetra DeMonte, Kirk Dillard, Ron Gidwitz, Dan Hampton, David MacNeil, Richard Porter, Todd Ricketts, Skip Saviano, Tim Schneider, Mickey Straub, and Dave Tornga.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/bolingbrook-plainfield/news/ct-nvs-trump-bolingbrook-st-0929-20160928-story.html
(FROM AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE ARTICLE: David John Diersen, editor for gopillinois.com, said Rudy Giuliani made a surprise appearance.  He said Trump made many jokes and his winning Illinois is “in the realm of possibilities.” Attendee Joshua Naponiello, who’s a volunteer with the DuPage County GOP, said Trump gave a speech with talking points that included reducing regulation, reducing taxes for businesses and the middle class and repealing Obamacare. He said one of Trump’s guests included a representative of the Pakistani Islamic community and an Islamic prayer was given and everyone prayed along. Some of Trump’s supporters also showed up early, including Garry Slabaugh of Romeoville. He said he is excited the candidate he supported since the beginning of the primaries was virtually in his backyard. “I heard about (the fundraiser) last night, and I could hardly sleep,” Slabaugh said. “My wife wishes she was off today so she could be here.” He said he and his wife attended the Trump rally at UIC on March 11 that was canceled amid security concerns. “People were pounding our van and called us racist and they didn’t even know us,” Slabaugh said. “I hope it’s not like that today.” He said he’s not a racist and supports Trump because “he’s tells the truth.” “I don’t like the way things are going,” Slabaugh said. “I don’t want more of the same.” Police staged all demonstrators, supporters and media in a field across the street from the clubhouse not allowing anyone uninvited into the private event in which donors paid up to $250,000.)
— Trump in Chicago: Clinton ‘grossly incompetent’ – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-donald-trump-chicago-met-0929-20160928-story.html
— Friend of man gunned down near Millennium Park: ‘I’m ready to boycott the city of Chicago’ – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-millennium-park-fatal-shooting-20160927-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump’s deep-rooted racism.”  Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-blacks-racist-20160928-story.html
— Audit details lax leadership at College of DuPage, offers 19 recommendations – Erin Chan Ding
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-college-dupage-audit-st-0930-20160928-story.html
— Big crowds don’t always translate into big votes – Chris Cillizza
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-campaign-rallies-7f895554-85a8-11e6-a3ef-f35afb41797f-20160928-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump pumps up the room in Bolingbrook fundraiser – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sneed-trump-pumps-up-the-room-in-bolingbrook-fundraiser/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Hey! Hey!  It was a Trump love fest. Pull up a luncheon chair. Donald Trump, who has dinged Chicago for our murder rate, denounced the Cubs last year for being poorly run by owners who opposed his campaign, and expressed concern for the Chicago Bears going forward — was all banter, burble and bubble at a private luncheon in Bolingbrook on Wednesday. “I love Chicago. I am an investor here. It’s a great city,” chirped Trump, who left the Bolingbrook Golf Club fund-raiser organized by savvy Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar with $1.5 million bucks in his political pocket. “It was a huge blowout,” a luncheon source said. Trump, who took no questions from the 350 plus donors dining on cold salmon salad and Claar’s favorite yellow pudding, played it mellow while pitching podium bon mots to the audience in the Ronald Reagan room. Todd Ricketts, a co-owner of the Cubs who is CEO of the conservative Ending Spending Super PAC, was in attendance. In a shout-out to Ricketts, Trump yelled: “I want to commend the Ricketts family on their business plan and how they rebuilt the Chicago Cubs in a few short years!”  Ricketts shouted back:” It’s gonna be a great year because YOU are going to win the presidency AND THE CUBS ARE GOING TO WIN THE WORLD SERIES!”  (Trump’s praise for the Cubs followed disclosures Wednesday morning Joe Ricketts was doing a turnaround, endorsing Trump and donating $1 million to elect him.) The room erupted into applause. Trump was now on a roll. Tossing a huge shoutout to retired Hall of Fame football defensive tackle Dan Hampton, whom he mistakenly called “Dave,” Trump praised Hampton and asked him to join him on stage. “My daughter Ivanka always reminds me I am a BIG guy,” said Trump, who reportedly weighs 267 pounds. “So I just want to show my children there are guys bigger than me. And I want you to tell coach [Mike] Ditka how much I love the guy and appreciate his support and friendship.”  Then Trump told Hampton he “wished you’d suit up because the Bears need you.”  Trump also volunteered to lend Hampton his knees. “I have great knees and if you want to borrow them. I’d be more than happy to do so,” Trump said. Trump then gave a big shout-out to WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil, commending him for manufacturing his product in America. MacNeil shouted back: “And I employ 1,100 people here in Bolingbrook.” Trump, however, saved the knife for Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who has refused to endorse Trump. The source claimed Trump stated: “It is one thing not to endorse me, but it another thing to use me in ads for yourself against me. Guys like Kirk who are behind in the polls can’t figure out why guys like me are ahead in the polls.” Trump, who told the crowd his campaign raised $18 million since his televised debate two days ago, singled Kirk out several times for disdain, the source added. Trump also praised Claar, who organized the event. Overseeing a diverse community, Claar’s event had a Muslim deliver the invocation, an African-American as master of ceremonies, and an African-American woman sing the national anthem, according to the source.)
— Trump makes unannounced stop at Polish National Alliance in Chicago before suburban fundraisers
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-tvisit-polish-national-alliance-on-chicagos-far-north-side/
— CTU’s House of Delegates votes to set a strike date of Oct. 11; CPS CEO says a strike can still be averted
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicago-teachers-union-to-consider-oct-11-strike-date-at-meeting/
— Rauner, legislative panel have $2.4-billion deficit disagreement
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-administration-says-budget-deficit-is-2-4-billion-less/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Demonstrators protest as Trump visits Bolingbrook – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928781/
— Trump in Chicago: I’ll be ‘true friend to Poland
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928757/
— Auditor: College of DuPage needs to improve oversight, operations – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928777/
— GOP incumbent state representative Michael McAuliffe spends big to keep seat – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928681/
— Lauzen alleges ‘political retaliation’ – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928709/
— Time to make COD the bright star of DuPage again – Tom Cullerton
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/submitted/160928723/

 

ABC7
— Donald Trump was in the Chicago area Wednesday to raise money and meet with the Polish American Congress Wednesday morning. – Ben Bradley and Laura Podesta
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/donald-trump-campaigns-in-chicago/1530093/

 

NBC5
— Donald Trump, in Chicago for Surprise Event, Attacks Hillary Clinton For Failing D.C. Bar Exam  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke at Chicago’s Polish National Alliance Wednesday morning, faulting his opponent, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, for failing the bar exam in Washington D.C. – Tom Schuba  (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious that I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979; it frustrated their efforts to paint me as being stupid and lazy.  Few of them had attempted to pass the examination, even fewer eventually passed it, and very few passed it on their first attempt.  My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious that I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; it frustrated their efforts to paint me as being stupid and lazy.  Few of them had attempted to pass the examination, even fewer eventually passed it, and very few passed it on their first attempt.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/donald-trump-chicago-campaign-polish-national-alliance-395140451.html
— Trump Campaign Denies He’s Sick After Chicago Speech Fuels Further Questions About His Health
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Trump-Campaign-Denies-Hes-Sick-After-Chicago-Speech-Fuels-Further-Questions-About-His-Health-395117731.html

 

CBS2
— Donald Trump Greeted By Cheers And Jeers During Chicago-Area Visit – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/28/donald-trump-greeted-by-cheers-and-jeers-during-chicago-area-visit/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump pops up to prop up Chicago’s Polish community
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160928/NEWS02/160929789/trump-pops-up-to-prop-up-chicagos-polish-community

 

WJBC
— Sen. Brady: Limiting same day voter registration will curb fraud
http://www.wjbc.com/2016/09/28/sen-brady-limiting-same-day-voter-registration-will-curb-fraud/

 

WBEZ
— Illinois GOP Chairman: I Choose Rude Over Wrong – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/illinois-gop-chairman-i-choose-rude-over-wrong/cb47a86c-2d9c-41ca-8169-0c4e3f7bdc1a

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Governor Mum On Trump’s “War-Torn” Chicago Characterization – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/governor-mum-trumps-war-torn-chicago-characterization#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump angry at allies conceding he lost debate  Source: Message was ‘not subtle’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-angry-at-allies-conceding-he-lost-debate

 

DNA INFO
— Trump In Chicago: I’ll Be ‘Greatest President For Jobs God Ever Created’ – Heather Cherone
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160928/sauganash/trump-in-chicago-grafitti

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Despite harsh reviews, Trump resists new debate approach – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/despite-harsh-reviews-trump-resists-new-debate-approach/article_3ffbae29-68ff-5cb9-9aa2-8ecd62dc5250.html

 

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Protesters, supporters gather in Bolingbrook as fundraiser held for Donald Trump – MIKE MALLORY
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2016/09/28/protesters-supporters-gather-in-bolingbrook-as-fundraiser-held-for-donald-trump/abhjtol/

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Do whites and men have too much power? – Scott Clement and Emily Guskin  (DIERSEN: How much power do you have?  Power is religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/do-whites-and-men-have-too-much-power/article_a343bfc0-b572-5f66-90f1-215d5820e7dc.html
    (FROM THE ARTICLE: It’s no secret that race and gender issues have been front-and-center in this year’s presidential contest, and a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shines a new light on a central part of this dynamic: views of the power of whites and men. White men fueled Trump’s overall support in the poll, with likely voters in this demographic favoring him by a whopping 40-point margin, compared with a nearly tied contest among white women (46-44) and Clinton’s 50-point lead among all non-white voters (69-19). The Post-ABC poll also asked whether men, women, whites and racial and ethnic minorities have “too much,” “too little” or “about the right amount” of influence in the country. Just more than four in 10 registered voters say each of women and minorities have too little influence, while far fewer say either has too much sway. Looking at whites and men, nearly four in 10 voters say men have too much influence in the country, while one-third says the same about whites. Putting those questions together, voters split evenly, with 48 percent saying whites or men have too much influence, while 48 percent say neither group does. The Post-ABC poll found responses to this question are closely connected with support for Clinton and Trump. Trump’s support is 36 points higher among voters who say whites have “about the right amount” or “too little” influence in America, compared with those who say whites have too much influence (53 percent to 17 percent). Trump’s support is also 27 percentage points higher among voters who reject the idea that men have “too much” influence, compared with those who do. Put together, Trump leads Clinton by a 57-28 margin among voters who say neither whites nor men have too much influence, while he trails Clinton by 52 points among voters who say both whites and men have too much influence (14-66). Fascinatingly, the impact of these attitudes is largest among voters who belong to the two historically advantaged demographics. Whites voters who say their racial group has too much influence prefer Clinton by a 38-point margin over Trump (61-23), while those who say their influence is about right or insufficient favor Trump by a 40-point margin (63-23). Likewise, male voters who say men are too influential favor Clinton by 25 points (52-27) while those who feel men are not too powerful prefer Trump by a 44-point margin (59-25). Political divisions over gender and race are far from new, and the poll also finds big partisan splits on these questions – an indication that they predate Clinton and Trump’s candidacies. Democrats are about twice as likely to say men have too much influence as Republicans and three times as likely to say whites have too much sway. But it is also likely that heated rhetoric over police shootings of black men, racism, sexism and immigration have helped solidify partisan divisions on issues of race and gender.)

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Audit makes 19 recommendations to College of DuPage  COD officials address audit results – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/09/28/audit-makes-19-recommendations-to-college-of-dupage/a1ljw9b/

 

BOLINGBROOK PATCH
— Donald Trump’s Bolingbrook Fundraiser Brings Out Supporters, Opponents  “We don’t see race. We see right and wrong. What Donald Trump represents is wrong,” said one protester. – Scott Viau
http://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/donald-trumps-bolingbrook-fundraiser-brings-out-supporters-opponents

 

WHEATON PATCH
— College of DuPage Audit Cites 19 Areas for Improvement  The audit found that the COD Board of Trustees “could improve their fiduciary oversight of the college’s operations in several areas.” – Amie Rowland
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/s/fwbjk/college-of-dupage-audit-cites-19-areas-for-improvement

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? TRACKING TRUMP’S CHICAGO VISIT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/wheres-weyermuller-tracking-trumps-chicago-visit.html
— THORNER: AMERICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY URGENT, SAYS TWO FORMER AMBASSADORS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/thorner-americas-national-security-urgent-says-two-former-ambassadors.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— GOP chairman says Rauner criticism “drives me crazy”
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/28/gop-chairman-says-rauner-criticism-drives-me-crazy/
— Edgar, Kennedy take turns whacking Rauner, Trump
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/28/edgar-kennedy-take-turns-whacking-rauner-trump/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump says Clinton White House will be for sale, urges voters to ‘follow the money’ – Seth McLaughlin
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/28/donald-trump-says-hillary-clinton-white-house-will/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— GOP seeks ‘big tent’ but who props it up? – Charlie Butts
http://www.onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2016/09/28/gop-seeks-big-tent-but-who-props-it-up

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— TRAGIC: Americans Are Saving Less Than Ever – Steve Rhode
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/americans-are-saving-less-than-ever-and-some-see-a_us_57eae282e4b0972364dea5e9

 

NBC NEWS
— Trump Campaign Quietly Shouts About Clinton Sex Scandals – BENJY SARLIN and ALEX SEITZ-WALD
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-campaign-quietly-shouts-about-clinton-sex-scandals-n656466

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps on “Parsing What Makes a Trump Supporter Tick.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/29/world/americas/parsing-what-makes-a-donald-trump-supporter-tick.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Federal employee health premiums to rise 6.2 percent on average – Eric Yoder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/09/28/federal-employee-health-premiums-to-rise-6-2-percent-on-average/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Clinton Would Be Wise to Denounce Howard Dean – Jonathan Bernstein
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-09-28/clinton-would-be-wise-to-denounce-howard-dean

 

FED SMITH
— OUTRAGEOUS: 6.2% Average Health Insurance Increase for Federal Employees – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/09/28/6-2-average-health-insurance-increase-for-federal-employees/

September 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— CLINTON, TRUMP DEBATE REACHES 84 MILLION VIEWERS, TOPPLING RECORD
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/clinton-trump-debate-reaches-84-million-viewers-toppling-record/1528391/

 

NBC5
— Mike Ditka, Todd Ricketts to Attend Trump Fundraiser  Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka and Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts are expected to attend a Chicago fundraiser Wednesday for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump alongside his daughter, Ivanka Trump, the Chicago Tribune reports. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Mike-Ditka-Tod-394991331.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Protest planned outside Trump fundraiser in Bolingbrook – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-bolingbrook-trump-protest-st-0928-20160927-story.html
— Judge blocks Election Day registration at Illinois polling places – Leonor Vivanco and Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-voter-registration-met-20160927-story.html
— Hey, Mr. Trump: Chicago is beautiful – Mary Schmich
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/schmich/ct-chicago-donald-trump-mary-schmich-0928-20160927-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps blast Trump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-donald-trump-insults-hillary-clinton-stamina-20160927-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-trump-loses-debate-clinton-page-perspec-0928-20160927-story.html
— Naperville Public Library property tax rate going up – David Sharos
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-library-taxes-up-st-0928-20160927-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Clinton proves it pays to show up prepared.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-carlson-a8edf6ce-84e6-11e6-b57d-dd49277af02f-20160927-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Judge’s decision gives Republicans a boost on Election Day – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-judges-decision-gives-republicans-a-boost-on-election-day/
— Judge’s ruling reduces Election Day registration in Illinois – Tina Sfondeles and Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/judges-ruling-reduces-election-day-registration-in-illinois/
— Clinton, Trump make history — debate likely broke ratings record – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/clinton-trump-make-history-debate-likely-broke-ratings-record/
—  Rauner, Madigan funding race, but House rivals McAuliffe and Marwig claim independence – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rauner-madigan-funding-race-but-house-rivals-claim-independence/
— Donald Trump is going to be elected president – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steinberg-donald-trump-is-going-to-be-elected-president/
— Moody’s pushes CPS credit rating deeper into junk status – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/moodys-pushes-cps-credit-rating-deeper-into-junk-status/
— Two ex-workers not giving up case against Duckworth – Dan Mihalopoulos
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/mihalopoulos-two-ex-workers-not-giving-up-case-against-duckworth/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Trump coming to suburbs with demonstrations expected in Bolingbrook – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160927/news/160928899/
— State audit report on COD coming Wednesday – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160927/news/160928954/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Judge’s ruling reduces Election Day signups in Illinois – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160927/NEWS02/160929818/judges-ruling-reduces-election-day-signups-in-illinois

 

WTTW
— Tim Schneider on Future of GOP, Trump’s Debate Performance – Marc Vitali
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/09/27/tim-schneider-future-gop-trump-s-debate-performance

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Jim Edgar, Chris Kennedy both oppose a Trump presidency – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160927/edgar-kennedy-both-oppose-trump-presidency

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Day after debate, Clinton gloats and Trump fumes  Trump blames moderator, microphone – MJ Lee and Dan Merica
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/day-after-debate-clinton-celebrates-and-trump-fumes
— Cruz ‘happy to help’ Trump campaign  Senator says he’ll do what he can to defeat Clinton – Betsy Klein
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/cruz-happy-to-help-trump-campaign
— Pence appears at odds with Trump on climate change  Trump previously called global warming a hoax – Tom Kludt
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/pence-appears-at-odds-with-trump-on-climate-change

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Many women say Trump showed too much testosterone at debate.”
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/many-women-say-trump-showed-too-much-testosterone-at-debate/article_2919bbe6-160d-5b19-bcf3-177b3c62fece.html

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Rauner goes ‘D.C.’ on his political foes  Governor spins message, ramps up attacks on House speaker – Rich Miller
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/09/26/rauner-goes-d-c-on-his-political-foes/c1copr9/

 

WJBD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Hillary Clinton Pans Donald Trump’s First Debate Performance.”
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/09/27/hillary-clinton-pans-donald-trumps-first-debate-performance

 

WSIL TV
— Debate reaches 84 million viewers, toppling record – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33262503/debate-reaches-84-million-viewers-toppling-record

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Rauner’s Money Helps Republicans be Competitive – TONY ARNOLD
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/rauners-money-helps-republicans-be-competitive#stream/0

 

THE SOUTHERN
— Edgar: Trump candidacy, Rauner money make 2016 unpredictable – DAN PETRELLA
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/edgar-trump-candidacy-rauner-money-make-unpredictable/article_13202b86-d5fa-5834-a98a-ed1531163ef1.html

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— Blumenthal sides with Rauner on labor showdown with AFSCME – Carol Ostrow
http://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511012277-blumenthal-sides-with-rauner-on-labor-showdown-with-afscme

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— $260k loan from Munger’s husband lifts caps in Illinois comptroller race
http://rebootillinois.com/2016/09/26/caps-lifted-illinois-comptroller-race/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Rauner: Lack of opportunity, not unfunded programs, fueling Chicago violence
http://ilnews.org/10100/rauner-lack-of-opportunity-not-unfunded-programs-fueling-chicago-violence/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— “Live on ‘Lawyers for Jesus’”
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/podcast/illinois-family-spotlight-006/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRUMP IN BOLINGBROOK WEDNESDAY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/trump-in-bolingbrook-wednesday.html
— CONGRESSMAN DAVIS NOT PLEASED WITH TRUMP’S DEBATE PERFORMANCE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/congressman-davis-not-pleased-with-trumps-debate-performance.html
— BIGA: POLLS SAY ILLINOIS NOW IN PLAY FOR TRUMP AND KIRK
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/biga-polls-say-illinois-now-in-play-for-trump-and-kirk.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: MONDAY NIGHT’S DEBATE AND THE “LAW AND ORDER” ISSUE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/thorneringold-monday-nights-debate-and-the-law-and-order-issue.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois Policy Institute’s legal arm intervenes in Mautino case
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/27/illinois-policy-institutes-legal-arm-intervenes-in-mautino-case/
— LWV, Common Cause, ACLU respond *** Federal judge rules in Illinois Policy Institute’s favor on election day registration
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/27/federal-judge-rules-in-illinois-policy-institutes-favor-on-election-day-registration/

 

CHRISTIAN NEWS WIRE
— Super PAC: Illinois in Play for Trump but Gov. Rauner Trying to Stop Him – Amy Olson
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6345978481.html

 

GOPUSA
— Is Charlotte Our Future? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=15308
— ‘Favors’ to Blacks – Thomas Sowell
http://www.gopusa.com/favors-to-blacks/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— ANN COULTER: TRUMP WON BY PROVING ‘HE’S NOT HITLER’  Few polls show Clinton winning great debate other than outlier CNN – Garth Kant
http://www.wnd.com/2016/09/ann-coulter-trump-won-by-proving-hes-not-hitler/

 

NEWSMAX
— Daily Mail: Trump Won Debate in Majority of Polls
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Trump-Won-Debate-Snap/2016/09/27/id/750421/

 

BREITBART
— Five Times Lester Holt Shilled for Hillary Clinton at First Debate – Joel B. Pollak
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/09/26/lester-holt-candy-crowley-moment-first-debate/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “GOP lawmakers give Trump bad reviews on debate performance.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/298070-gop-lawmakers-give-trump-bad-reviews-on-debate
— Trump-Clinton debate gets record ratings – Trump-Clinton debate gets record ratings – Joe Concha
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/first-presidential-debate-most-watched-debate-ever-ratings-record

 

ABC NEWS
— Judge’s Ruling Weakens Election Day Registration in Illinois – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/judges-ruling-reduces-election-day-registration-illinois-42393231

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Rudy Giuliani calls Clinton ‘too stupid’ to be president because she didn’t know about Bill’s affair – Kurtis Lee
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trump-clinton-day-after-debate-giuliani-labels-hillary-clinton-too-1474999466-htmlstory.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Feds sue tech company co-founded by Trump supporter Peter Thiel for discrimination against Asians – Reuters
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/feds-sue-company-founded-peter-thiel-bias-asians-article-1.2809210

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Says He’ll Release Tax Returns Under One Condition
http://www.wsj.com/video/trump-says-hell-release-tax-returns-under-one-condition/F88B0E2E-8F6C-4826-A684-1D6EABEBBFF0.html

 

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Clinton Proves It Pays to Prepare.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-09-27/clinton-proves-it-pays-to-prepare

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— 4 practical tips for hiring federal employees – James B. Balocki  (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/4-practical-tips-for-hiring-federal-employees

 

AFGE
— Federal Workers Union: Presidential Debate Shows Why Hillary Is Our Candidate  AFGE president says Secretary Clinton has the vision, leadership, and temperament to serve
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/federal-workers-union-presidential-debate-shows-why-hillary-is-our-candidate-300334870.html