November 9 Evening Edition

NBC5

— COVID Cases Have Risen by Nearly 20% in Illinois, City of Chicago in Last Week, Officials Say
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/covid-cases-have-risen-by-nearly-20-in-illinois-city-of-chicago-in-last-week-officials-say/2678904/

WGN9
— University of Illinois Hospital ER staff protest unsafe work conditions
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/university-of-illinois-hospital-er-staff-protest-unsafe-work-conditions/

FOX32
— DuPage County man gets 50 year sentence for sexually assaulting and murdering his ex-wife
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dupage-county-man-gets-50-year-sentence-for-sexually-assaulting-and-murdering-his-ex-wife
— University of Illinois Hospital staff protest worker shortage, violence
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/university-of-illinois-hospital-staff-protest-worker-shortage-violence

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— A hole less deep? State budget office expects $3.7 billion in deficits over next five years — nearly $5 billion less than earlier expected. Overall, the forecasts of the state’s finances show an improved outlook for fiscal years 2023 through 2027, according to projections released Tuesday by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/11/9/22772695/illinois-state-deficits-forecasts-outlook-pritzker-management-budget-office

DAILY HERALD
— COVID-19 update: 2,245 new cases, 22 more deaths, 1,393 hospitalizations – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211109/covid-19-update-2245-new-cases-22-more-deaths-1393-hospitalizations

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Cannabis use disorder may be linked to growing number of heart attacks in younger adults – Karen Schmidt
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Cannabis-use-disorder-may-be-linked-to-growing-16604016.php

FOX ILLINOIS
— Powell highlights Federal Reserve’s commitment to ‘inclusive’ recovery – AP
(COMMENT: To be inclusive is code for giving more preference to Democrats, and especially to Democrats who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, moderate, liberal, Trump-haters, non-married, parents, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, those who have less money than others, those who have financial problems, and/or those who have health problems.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/powell-highlights-federal-reserves-commitment-to-inclusive-recovery

WILLIAM J KELLY
— William J. Kelly Announces Exploratory Bid for Illinois Secretary of State
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/illinois-secretary-state
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj5YbAkabCE

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Response to Chicago Tribune Hit Piece – Kathleen Murphy
https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/post/response-to-chicago-tribune-hit-piece?fbclid=IwAR33OkcwYyw2fqDeMEycYCEgm8PVrFAF0t5f5xnV4Q0ubwAPRHblo6oCNKo

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Report sparks debate over bans on critical race theory – Sean Salai
(COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they will not stop promoting CRT.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/nov/9/report-sparks-debate-over-bans-critical-race-theor/
— Virginia’s Youngkin shows Republicans how to win in the midterms. Every GOP candidate must retain Trump’s grip on the base without repelling swing voters. – Peter Morici
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/nov/9/virginias-youngkin-shows-republicans-how-to-win-in/
— Big cash prizes for illegals is Biden’s worst idea yet. Putting American citizen’s last. – Dale Wilcox
https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/nov/8/big-cash-prizes-for-illegals-is-bidens-worst-idea-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The Left’s continued denialism of critical race theory is not convincing anyone – Kaylee McGhee White
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-lefts-continued-denialism-of-critical-race-theory-is-not-convincing-anyone

FOX NEWS
— Illinois Democratic governor signs law allowing workers who refuse vaccine to face potential repercussions. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says ‘keeping workplaces safe is a high priority’ – Danielle Wallace
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-governor-pritzker-law-vaccine-mandates-workplace-penalties

GOPUSA
— State Farm Stands By Aaron Rogers, Supports His Right To A ‘Personal Point Of View’ On Vaccines
https://www.gopusa.com/state-farm-stands-by-aaron-rogers-supports-his-right-to-a-personal-point-of-view-on-vaccines/

DAILY WIRE
— Whistleblower: Texas State Department Requiring ‘Critical Race Theory’ Training for Employees – Corinne Murdock
https://www.dailywire.com/news/whistleblower-texas-state-department-requiring-critical-race-theory-training-for-employees
— ‘Age-Related Cognitive Decline’: Former WH Doctor Talks Biden, Says Obama Wrote Him ‘Scathing’ Email Over ‘Betrayal’ – Amanda Prestigiacomo
https://www.dailywire.com/news/age-related-cognitive-decline-former-wh-doctor-talks-biden-says-obama-wrote-him-scathing-email-over-betrayal

FEDERALIST
— If The GOP Wants To Remain The Party Of Parents, It Must Fight For School Choice. Virginia Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin’s vow to create 20 charter schools is a reminder that education reform is a winning agenda, as is resisting the teachers unions that fought families on Covid restrictions and critical race theory. – Jonathan S. Tobin
https://thefederalist.com/2021/11/09/if-the-gop-wants-to-remain-the-party-of-parents-it-must-fight-for-school-choice/

NEWSMAX
— AG Ashley Moody: Biden Flying Illegals Into Florida – Nick Koutsobinas
https://www.newsmax.com/us/desantis-southernborder-florida/2021/11/09/id/1043982/
— Sorry, We’re Open: Apologist Biden Is Paying How Much in Reparations to Illegal Aliens Again? – Judd Dunning
https://www.newsmax.com/judddunning/illegal-aliens-reparations/2021/11/09/id/1043958/

LIFE ZETTE
— What Defines A Conservative? Here is one perspective. – DAVID KAMIONER
https://www.lifezette.com/2021/11/what-defines-a-conservative/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Biden Torches the Norms He Promised to Restore – CHARLES C. W. COOKE
https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/11/biden-torches-the-norms-he-promised-to-restore/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Future of Schools and Critical Race Theory After Youngkin’s Victory – Jonathan Butcher
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/future-schools-and-critical-race-theory-after-youngkins-victory

EPOCH TIMES
— Biden Administration Sends Notices to Appear to Tens of Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Inside US – CHARLOTTE CUTHBERTSON AND ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/biden-administration-sends-notices-to-appear-to-tens-of-thousands-of-illegal-immigrants-inside-us_4094405.html
— Backlash Against Critical Race Theory Madness Reflected in Virginia Election – Eric Louw
https://www.theepochtimes.com/backlash-against-critical-race-theory-madness-reflected-in-virginia-election_4093559.html

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Southern Illinois University Has Declared Itself an ‘Anti-Racist’ Organization – Mike LaChance
(COMMENT: To be ant-racist is to be anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/11/southern-illinois-university-has-declared-itself-an-anti-racist-organization/

THE HILL
— Kinzinger: Using ‘fear and darkness’ will win midterms in 2022, cost GOP in long run – MYCHAEL SCHNELL
(COMMENT: Democrats promote CRT. To promote CRT is to promote “fear and darkness.”)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/580785-kinzinger-using-fear-and-darkness-will-win-midterms-in-2022-cost-gop-in-long
— Facebook parent company will stop ad targeting based on race, political affiliation – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/580791-facebook-parent-company-will-stop-ad-targeting-based-on-race-political

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who oppose CRT.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/death-threats-online-abuse-police-protection-school-board-members-face-dark-new-reality/2021/11/09/db007706-37fe-11ec-9bc4-86107e7b0ab1_story.html

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.