Written by David E. Smith
The Democratic Party is firmly in control of both federal and Illinois government – now what do we do? Former Illinois state representative, Jeanne Ives, addresses that question in part two of our Spotlight conversation (listen to part one here). We discuss an alarming proposal by liberal, secular Democrats to “restore constitutional secularism and patriotic pluralism” and Jeanne details how we can and must fight against this assault on religious freedom.… Continue Reading
The Democratic Party is firmly in control of both federal and Illinois government – now what do we do? Former Illinois state representative, Jeanne Ives, addresses that question in part two of our Spotlight conversation (listen to part one here). We discuss an alarming proposal by liberal, secular Democrats to “restore constitutional secularism and patriotic pluralism” and Jeanne details how we can and must fight against this assault on religious freedom. In light of voting irregularities in Illinois, we also talk about election fraud and changes to the voting process, and stress the need to educate the electorate on public policy and leftists’ efforts to weaken laws that protect life.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
Where do we go from here? Our state is currently suffocating under the weight of massive debt and failed Democratic policies. Yet, former state representative Jeanne Ives says there is hope for Illinois conservatives. She suggests the Republican Party focus on promoting truth, electing conservatives to local governing bodies and boards, and insisting on competency from candidates and government – some TLC, if you will. Jeanne also details the three big issues on which Republicans must stand in unity and gives insight on the compensation Illinois taxpayers pay our public “servants” (warning, you might need to monitor your blood pressure).… Continue Reading
Tags: Big Government, Chris Welch, COVID lockdowns, David Smith, Don Harmon, IL GOP, Illinois Corruption, Illinois Legislature, Irresponsible Illinois, Jeanne Ives, Lesser Magistrate, massive government, Michael Madigan, Monte Larrick, Passing the Buck, Springfield, Tim Schneider
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January 26, 2021 2:00 PM | 
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Where do we go from here? Our state is currently suffocating under the weight of massive debt and failed Democratic policies. Yet, former state representative Jeanne Ives says there is hope for Illinois conservatives. She suggests the Republican Party focus on promoting truth, electing conservatives to local governing bodies and boards, and insisting on competency from candidates and government – some TLC, if you will. Jeanne also details the three big issues on which Republicans must stand in unity and gives insight on the compensation Illinois taxpayers pay our public “servants” (warning, you might need to monitor your blood pressure).… Continue Reading
Tags: Big Government, Chris Welch, COVID lockdowns, David Smith, Don Harmon, IL GOP, Illinois Corruption, Illinois Legislature, Irresponsible Illinois, Jeanne Ives, Lesser Magistrate, massive government, Michael Madigan, Monte Larrick, Passing the Buck, Springfield, Tim Schneider
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Written by David E. Smith
The final results of this week’s election may remain unknown for days or weeks with five or more states still counting ballots. Our continued prayers are needed today and throughout the upcoming week for honesty and fairness to prevail. Pray that voter fraud of any type would be exposed. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 20:23 that the Lord hates unequal scales.
We should not be surprised to learn how wrong the predictions of the establishment media and pollsters have been again.… Continue Reading
Tags: Allen Skillicorn, Amy Elik, Amy Grant, Chris Bos, Dan Sullivan, Dan Ugaste, David Friess, Deanne Mazzochi, Donald J. Trump, Esther Joy King, Jeanette Ward, Jeanne Ives, Jim Oberweis, Joe Biden, John Cabello, Joni Ernst, Lauren Underwood, Lindsey Graham, Mark Batinick, Michael Madigan, Mitch McConnell, Peter Breen, Seth Lewis, Steven Reick, Susan Collins, Thom Tillis, Tom Morrison, Tommy Tuberville
Federal Elections, Illinois Politics, Political | David E. Smith | November 7, 2020 6:00 AM | Comments Off on Election Update: What We Know So Far
2020 is different in many ways, but a closely contested election is not of them. This podcast spotlights the Illinois races for U.S. Senate and U.S. Sixth Congressional District by hosting the respective GOP candidates, Mark Curran and Jeanne Ives. Monte and Dave host them by Zoom webinar to discuss a score of issues, especially those closely related to the upcoming election. All the issues and debates seem to boil down to the sort of moral world we leave to the next generation.… Continue Reading
Written by Laurie Higgins
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D) who is running against the outstanding Jeanne Ives (R) in the 6th Congressional District just revealed how unprincipled he is by releasing two new campaign ads featuring the ethically vacuous viper Pat Brady. Those who know Brady’s history will gripe that “viper” is too kind a term. I completely agree, but I try to avoid those more fitting terms.
Brady is the disgraced, duplicitous former Illinois Republican Party chairman who, before Illinois legalized same-sex “marriages,” skulked around Springfield, secretly trying to convince Republicans to vote in favor of the law that recognizes non-marital unions as marriages.… Continue Reading
Written by Laurie Higgins
Illinoisans and all other Americans who have watched in dismay at the growing power of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), her leftwing collaborators, and her fawning devotees who are rioting in the streets—also known as Harris/Biden voters—should be deeply invested in congressional races around the country. If we help the campaigns of good candidates and get to the polls, we have a chance to increase GOP representation in the U.S. House and retain GOP control of the U.S.… Continue Reading
Tags: 1619 Project, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Black Lives Matter, Candace Owens, Cardi B, Communist Party USA, Daily Herald, Dan Savage, Donald Trum, Ilhan Omar, Jeanne Ives, Joe Biden, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Reinhold Niebuhr, Rick Santorum, Sean Casten, The New York Times
Federal Elections, Illinois Politics, Political | David E. Smith | September 10, 2020 4:00 AM | Comments Off on A Woman to Stand Up to AOC: Jeanne Ives
Dear Friends,
As many of you know, Jeanne Ives is running for U.S. Congress in the 6th district. We all know Jeanne to be the only candidate in this very important race with the leadership and character to uphold the values so important to us and many Americans.
Jeanne is a mother of five, former Illinois State Representative, West Point graduate, and a U.S. Army veteran. She was the recipient of the IFI Titanium Backbone award in 2017 for her leadership, political courage, and strength of character.… Continue Reading
Written by Laurie Higgins
Democratic U.S. Representative Sean Casten–against whom Jeanne Ives is running–posted this on his “Sean Casten for Congress” Facebook page on Sept. 27, 2018 about Christine Blasey Ford:
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford has shown incredible courage in sharing her story with the Senate Judiciary committee and in front of the nation. It is clear that there must be an FBI investigation.
On September 23, 2018, U.S. House Speaker Nancy “the Fridge” Pelosi posted this on her Facebook page:
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