Ad About IRS Scandal Upsets U.S. Senator Durbin

Written by David E. Smith

Our America Fund is broadcasting a political ad (below) targeting Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, specifically about his involvement in the scandal in which the IRS targeted conservative groups.

Needless to say, Durbin’s campaign is upset with the allogations.

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U.S. Sen Durbin Threatens Radio Station

Written by IllinoisReview.com

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is not happy with a radio ad (

Irrational Democrat Senators Respond to Hobby Lobby Decision

Written by David E. Smith

In response to the recent Supreme Court decision in favor of Hobby Lobby,  Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin announced that he will introduce a bill that “requires all corporations using this Supreme Court decision to deny or limit contraception services to disclose this policy to all employed and applicants for employment.” U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) also responded by promising that Democrats “will continue to fight to preserve women’s access to contraceptive coverage and keep bosses out of the examination room.”… Continue Reading

Sorry Senator Kirk, That Train Has Left the Station

Written by Joe Walsh

U.S. Senator Mark Kirk said on the radio late yesterday that he will, in fact, campaign for Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Jim Oberweis. This statement comes as a complete 180 degree turn from his answer a month ago when asked about Oberweis. At that time he said he would not support Oberweiss because he valued his relationship with Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin.

What’s changed in the past thirty days that caused Mark Kirk to take back his previous statement?… Continue Reading

Analysis of Durbin’s Staff Salaries Show the Senator Engaged in War on Women

The Washington Times revealed on Tuesday that Illinois’ U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D), who is leading the Equal Pay Day push by Senate Democrats to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, pays women on his staff far less than he pays men.

On the Senate floor on Tuesday, Durbin preach the importance of passing legislation aimed at solving the gender pay gap, saying: “How serious is equal pay for equal work to working people across America. I think it’s critical.”… Continue Reading