Written by Robert Knight
Everyone has a theory about why Tea Party upstart Dr. David A. Brat soundly beat Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor in Virginia’s 7th congressional district primary on June 10.
I have one, and it’s about this being bigger than Eric Cantor. First, some history and a prosaic observation: Bigness is sometimes better, but sometimes, it’s not.
Large companies such as Apple, for instance, have the research, capital, distribution and marketing to quickly bring technology to consumers.… Continue Reading
Written by Julie Klose
At a Hillary Clinton book signing in Arlington, Virginia two citizen activists ask Hillary supporters some really simple questions:
“What is Hillary’s greatest accomplishment as First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State?”
Watch and witness the future of 2016 and the voting citizens who cannot even list a single accomplishment. Well, except that she is an educated woman. Sigh.
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Written by Cliff Kincaid
Dave Brat’s victory over Eric Cantor (R-VA) was attributed to his Tea Party backing, when national groups like the Tea Party Patriots gave him no financial assistance at all. What the media ignored was his campaigning in local churches and emphasis on family values.
In addition to opposing illegal immigration, Brat’s platform declared that “the most important factor in our nation’s success is the strength of the family unit.” It said that Brat would “protect the rights of the unborn and the sanctity of marriage, and will oppose any governmental intrusion upon the conscience of people of faith.”… Continue Reading
By Steve Breen – June 10, 2014… Continue Reading
Written by William G. Parrot
SO HAVE YOU SEEN ENOUGH …
… with the greatest healthcare system on the planet virtually destroyed by federally-mandated socialized medicine?
… with America’s feckless foreign policy, squandering blood-soaked accomplishments in the Middle East and a porous border totally void of any enforcement?
… with the wanton slaughter of four American patriots in Benghazi trivialized by the most incompetent, corrupt administration in our history?
… with the IRS treachery against law-abiding U.S.… Continue Reading
Written by Micah Clark
This past Tuesday night, an under-funded, long shot TEA Party candidate, soundly defeated the 2nd ranking member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Eric Cantor, in the Virginia Primary. This is sending shock waves through parts of Washington.
I think Rep. Cantor is a good man, but his opponent successfully made issues out of amnesty and Obamacare. So many people go to Washington campaigning to drain and clean up the swamp, but years later they seem to act as if that swamp has become a hot tub.… Continue Reading
From IllinoisReview.com
Reboot Illinois and We Ask America released a poll Thursday putting Republican candidate Bruce Rauner ahead of incumbent Governor Pat Quinn by 10 points – 9 points less than Rauner’s 19-point lead a month ago. WROK reports:
Conducted June 10 and 11 by pollster We Ask America, the survey below contains responses from 1,075 registered voters on the broadest question of the election: “If the election for Illinois governor were held today, for whom would you vote?”
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State Senator Sam McCann (R-Jacksonville) issued a statement Tuesday saying he is not running for governor.
“I am humbled and honored,” said the statement. “However, despite rumors to the contrary, I am not an independent candidate for governor.”
News of a possible McCann run for governor emerged Friday. IllinoisReview.com reported on the rumors and posted a copy of the petition yesterday.
Read more HERE.
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Illinois will likely spend about $4 million to mail pamphlets and buy newspaper ad space to tell voters about several efforts to change the state constitution in the November election, a state spokesman says.
Secretary of State spokesman Dave Druker told The Associated Press on Friday that his agency is required by law to produce almost 6 million pamphlets that include information about the pros and cons of each proposed constitutional amendment.
About 5.2 million pamphlets will be mailed to every Illinois household before the election, and others will be available in libraries or political offices.… Continue Reading
Written by Dennis LaComb
Although no official statement has come from State Senator Sam McCann, rumors persist that the Carlinville Republican is seriously considering a third-party run for governor of Illinois.
While still possible to get on the ballot, McCann would need to gather at least 25,000 petition signatures by June 23rd – the last day independents or new party candidates can turn in petitions to the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
On top of that, anyone that circulated petitions for primary gubernatorial candidates of either party cannot circulate for an independent party candidate.… Continue Reading
Illinois Politics, Political | David E. Smith | 
June 19, 2014 5:00 AM | 
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