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Tom Hartwell is the right guy for the job!

Tom Hartwell is the right guy for the job!

April 17, 2014

After a series of somewhat polarizing Kane County Republican chairmen, we suddenly have some light at the end of a formerly long dark political tunnel.

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What really happened at last night’s Kane County Republican convention!

What really happened at last night’s Kane County Republican convention!

April 17, 2014

Sorry conspiracy theorists! There weren’t any! In fact, multiple sources told me that former diehard FOKs (friends of Karen McConnaughay) Ken Shepro and Mike Kenyon

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Quick Hit: Really Jim?

Quick Hit: Really Jim?

April 16, 2014

Now, I’m really trying to avoid having fun with Illinois U. S. Senate candidate Jim Oberweis because it’s already been done. But sometimes when someone

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How Do You Make a Small Fortune In Politics?

How Do You Make a Small Fortune In Politics?

April 16, 2014

That’s right! You start off with a large one! At least that’s the case if you’re former County Clerk candidate and current County Board Member

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Software won't stop school sex abuse (or school shootings)

Software won't stop school sex abuse (or school shootings)

April 15, 2014

The TSA, Homeland Security, concealed carry, and the Raptor V-Soft Visitor Management System being installed in schools all over Kane County. “What are things that

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Welcome to my friends down under

Welcome to my friends down under

April 12, 2014

I’m not sure I can explain this particular phenomenon, but suddenly, this blog has a spate of hits from the  wonderful folks from the great

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The Illinois Review doesn't like me!

The Illinois Review doesn't like me!

April 12, 2014

Comedian Lewis Black is fond of saying the problem with conservatives is, they have absolutely no sense of humor.  And he’s right. That doesn’t mean

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It aint easy being white

It aint easy being white

April 11, 2014

Good Lord! If you listen to ‘em long enough, the only conclusion you could possibly come to is Caucasian Republican males are the most persecuted

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Linda Chapa LaVia is one of the best legislators…

Linda Chapa LaVia is one of the best legislators…

April 10, 2014

… in the State of Illinois. And Dave and I want to thank the Democratic State Rep from Aurora for appearing on the show during

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Linda Chapa LaVia joins the show today!

Linda Chapa LaVia joins the show today!

April 10, 2014

That’s right folks! We got the only person who may well be more popular than me right now. So I’d certainly consider joining Left, Right

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