WHITE HOUSE
— State of the Union
https://www.whitehouse.gov/sotu/
ABC7
— State of the Union address 2020: Illinois lawmakers largely don’t know what
to expect from Trump’s speech – Ravi Baichwal
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-lawmakers-largely-dont-know-what-to-expect-from-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/5904164/
— State of the Union 2020 start time, live stream and other info on Trump SOTU
speech
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/state-of-the-union-2020-live-stream-and-things-to-watch-out-for/5901286/
— Iowa Caucus 2020: Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders with largest vote share
after 1st round of data reported – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/buttigieg-sanders-in-lead-after-1st-round-of-iowa-caucuses-data-released/5902389/
— Activists stage ‘kids in cages’ demonstrations near caucus voting in Iowa
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/kids-in-cages-demonstrations-staged-near-iowa-caucus-voting/5902586/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump faces accusers: What to watch during State of the Union address – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-faces-accusers-what-to-watch-during-state-of-the-union-address
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois the new Iowa? Pritzker to push for first-in-nation mantle,
Lightfoot calls it ‘worthwhile question to pursue’ Pritzker’s chief-of-staff
Anne Caprara said when it comes time for the Democratic National Committee to
discuss its primary voting structure, a very real push will be made to make
Illinois the lead the nation in the nominating process. – Tina Sfondeles and
Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/4/21122818/illinois-iowa-caucuses-primary-first-in-nation-pritzker-lightfoot
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Watch live: President Trump gives his State of the Union address
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-live-stream-video-20191101-mmzazul6lrfspbf7d5as6ju2am-htmlstory.html
— President Trump gives his State of the Union address tonight. Here’s what to
watch for. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-cb-state-of-the-union-trump-20200204-gobnl67mwngifafoqgod666ieu-story.html
— Pete Buttigieg holds early lead in Iowa over Bernie Sanders as Democratic
Party releases partial presidential caucus results – RICK PEARSON and BILL
RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-2020-iowa-caucus-night-delayed-results-20200204-d53jrvvii5gyfdjvda4tyrkzra-story.html
— Drag Queen Story Hour prompts Missouri lawmaker to propose bill that could
charge librarians – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/midwest/ct-missouri-librarians-children-books-bill-20200203-z2dgt6vtkjg5dh5hxb6d25ngfu-story.html
— If Iowa, N.H. are too white to vote first, then who? ‘Look no further than
Illinois,’ Gov. J.B. Pritzker says (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, your
neighborhood, your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your
township, your county, Illinois, and America have TOO MANY individuals,
organizations, companies, and governments that are Trump supporters,
Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older,
non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose
ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-iowa-illinois-diversity-jb-pritzker-tweet-20200204-ufmkif4v7ndrhfv2xcfmk3674u-story.html
— With presidential election season underway, here’s what you need to know
about primary voting in Illinois – Sophie Sherry
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cb-primary-voting-illinois-20200204-dhlbe7mrjvbqzl5n777hln3vey-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If Trump-haters cannot remove Trump from office, they want
him to be censured.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-impeach-trump-election-iowa-voters-20200204-unss2qyf3famnhasqyk6oncym4-story.html
— Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin challenges legitimacy of replacement
for ex-Rep. Luis Arroyo, who faces a federal bribery charge – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jim-durkin-challenges-luis-arroyo-replacement-20200205-zuvovzvcrngpzf7jzjdddqeapq-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— Watch the State of the Union address live at 8 p.m. – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200204/watch-the-state-of-the-union-address-live-at-8-pm
— DuPage County seeking $1 million from feds for flood relief – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200204/dupage-county-seeking-1-million-from-feds-for-flood-relief
— Dist. 211 board member Dombrowski running as write-in for state senate seat
– Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200204/dist-211-board-member-dombrowski-running-as-write-in-for-state-senate-seat
— Oberweis poll casts him as front-runner, inflames rivals in 14th District
GOP contest – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200204/oberweis-poll-casts-him-as-front-runner-inflames-rivals-in-14th-district-gop-contest
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— As Iowa stumbles, it’s time for Illinois to hold the first presidential
primary J.B. Pritzker is right about this one: The moment has arrived for the
Land of Lincoln’s pols to do what they should have done a long time ago—nudge
aside our kindly but technologically challenged neighbors. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/iowa-stumbles-its-time-illinois-hold-first-presidential-primary
— Retraining and fluidity are vital to assuring workers’ employability – HARRY
KRAEMER JR. (DIERSEN: Between 1992 and 1997, I paid for my own “retraining.” In
1989, the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office a) made it clear that they
would never again assign me to audits of IRS and b) assigned me to audits of
federal financial industry regulators. Between 1992 and 1997, I took graduate
finance courses at IIT, and in 1997 earned a master’s degree in financial
markets and trading.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/forum-ideas-jobs-wages/retraining-and-fluidity-are-vital-assuring-workers-employability
NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County lawmakers, candidates call for resignation, investigation
into allegations against Franks – DREW ZIMMERMAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/02/03/mchenry-county-lawmakers-candidates-call-for-resignation-investigation-into-allegations-against-franks/al3otdg/
ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater promotes hatred of Republicans.
https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20200204/letter-here-is-gop-handbook-on-how-to-win-elections
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Republican hopefuls second Trump’s take on immigration fight – JIM DEY
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/republican-hopefuls-second-trump-s-take-on-immigration-fight/article_70ffe713-a846-54d1-8d14-f253a29466ed.html
— Who’s kidding whom as redistricting draws ever closer? – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/jim-dey-who-s-kidding-whom-as-redistricting-draws-ever/article_1ba667b1-7c00-576a-a123-60954870ac6b.html
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The House is on Fire Why Christians must engage the culture on sexual ethics
or be responsible for our civilization’s demise – Ron Citlau
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/the-house-is-on-fire/
CAPITOL FAX
— Durkin files objection to Rep. Delgado appointment
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/04/durkin-files-objection-to-rep-delgado-appointment/
— Should Illinois go first?
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/04/should-illinois-go-first/
— More questions about the Jack Franks probe
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/04/more-questions-about-the-jack-franks-probe/
— While Trump Spins, We Win – Bloomberg
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/04/while-trump-spins-we-win/
— Madigan asked why he released some Jack Franks information and why he didn’t
release other Jack Franks information
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/04/madigan-asked-why-he-released-some-jack-franks-information-and-why-he-didnt-release-other-jack-franks-information/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Liberal white women shelling out $2,500 to learn over dinner they’re racist
– Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/4/liberal-white-women-shelling-out-2500-to-learn-ove/
— Biden camp impugns eventual results from Iowa: ‘The process is tinged’ –
S.A. Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/4/biden-camp-impugns-eventual-results-iowa-process-t/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Don’t look away’: Iowa immigration activists set up displays of children in
cages outside caucus sites – Dominick Mastrangelo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dont-look-away-iowa-immigration-activists-set-up-displays-of-kids-in-cages-outside-caucus-sites
— Rush Limbaugh critics celebrate cancer diagnosis – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/rush-limbaugh-critics-celebrate-cancer-diagnosis
— White House showcases Hispanic Border Patrol official by making him State of
the Union guest – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-showcases-hispanic-border-patrol-official-by-making-him-state-of-the-union-guest
GOPUSA
— Schiff warns that Trump could sell Alaska to Russia if not impeached
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=84102
BLAZE
— BlazeTV Presents: State of the Union 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmOjQVc9M04
BREITBART
— Carville: ‘I’m Scared to Death’ 2020 Dems Blowing It by Talking About Voting
from Jail, Open Borders – PAM KEY
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/02/04/carville-im-scared-to-death-2020-dems-blowing-it-by-talking-about-voting-from-jail-open-borders/
— Trump-Mexico Deals Have ‘Huge’ Impact Stopping Caravans, Says New Border
Patrol Deputy Chief – BOB PRICE
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/02/04/trump-mexico-deals-have-huge-impact-stopping-caravans-says-new-border-patrol-deputy-chief/
— Leftists Attack Ben Carson for Posing with White Trump Supporters: ‘Uncle
Ben’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/04/leftists-attack-ben-carson-for-posing-with-white-trump-supporters-uncle-ben/
DAILY WIRE
— Spike Lee Tells Al Sharpton Senators Will ‘Burn In Hell’ For Acquitting
Trump – Paul Bois
https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-spike-lee-tells-al-sharpton-senators-will-burn-in-hell-for-acquitting-trump
TOWNHALL
— Anarchy Disguised As Protest – Sheriff David Clarke, Ret. Sheriff David
Clarke, Ret.
https://townhall.com/columnists/sheriffdavidclarkeret/2020/02/04/anarchy-disguised-as-protest-n2560701
CBN NEWS
— Pro-LGBT, Pro-Choice Taylor Swift Says Her Brand of Christianity Is the Real
Christianity – Andrea Morris, Benjamin Gill (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly,
according to anti-Christians, a) GOD is a liberal Democrat/Libertarian/Green/RINO
who promotes dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity,
abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices,
abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation
discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for
opposing the aforesaid and b) GOD is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant,
anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White,
anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German
Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in
America for a long time.)
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2020/february/pro-lgbt-pro-choice-taylor-swift-says-her-brand-of-christianity-is-the-real-christianity
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Buttigieg Leading Iowa Caucus with 62 Percent of Results Reported – MAIREAD
MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/iowa-caucuses-pete-buttigieg-leading-with-62-percent-of-results-reported/
FOX BUSINESS
— What corporate America wants from Trump’s State of the Union address –
Audrey Conklin (DIERSEN: Democrat, Libertarian, Green, and RINO employers want
cheap labor.)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/corporate-america-wants-trump-apos-121417052.html
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Mark Levin shreds Super Bowl for ‘soft porn’ halftime show, asks what
happened to #MeToo? – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/02/04/mark-levin-shreds-super-bowl-for-soft-porn-halftime-show-asks-what-happened-to-metoo-882935
NEW YORK TIMES
— Can the Democrats Afford Another Tech Disaster? – Kara Swisher
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/04/opinion/iowa-caucuses-app.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Iowa caucuses 2020 live updates: First set of Iowa Democratic caucus results
shows Sanders and Buttigieg leading
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/iowa-caucuses-2020-live-updates/2020/02/04/23561bd6-4707-11ea-bc78-8a18f7afcee7_story.html
TIME
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Other Democrats Plan to Boycott President
Trump’s State of the Union Address – SANYA MANSOOR
https://time.com/5777725/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-democrats-boycott-state-of-the-union/
FORBES
— For Every Dollar Saved For Retirement, At Least 20 Cents Is Withdrawn Too
Early – Elena Botella
https://www.forbes.com/sites/elenabotella/2020/02/04/for-every-dollar-saved-for-retirement-at-least-20-cents-is-withdrawn-too-early/#31d6d9596517
BANKRATE
— With age comes fewer raises: Here’s why many older Americans aren’t seeing
higher pay – SARAH FOSTER
https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/why-many-older-americans-are-not-getting-pay-raises/
SALON
— DECEMBER 18, 2019 FLASHBACK: Impeachment Is a Permanent Stain on Trump’s
Presidency The inevitable acquittal in the Senate won’t annul a verdict that’s
already been rendered. – LILI LOOFBOUROW (DIERSEN: I should write a book about
vicious people who put permanent stains on people’s records. I would focus on
those vicious people who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or
financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and
Illinois.)
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/12/impeachment-impact-trump-presidency-clinton.html
