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My endorsements – the final chapter – state and federal offices

October 20, 2012

We’ve saved the worst for last. And when I say “the worst” I mean, not only does the quality of the candidates takes a massive

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The Daily Herald comes clean

The Daily Herald comes clean

October 19, 2012

Wonder of wonder, miracle of miracles, or OMG as the youngsters might text. Severely stung by my withering and relentless criticism, the paper that thinks

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He's got friends in all the right places

He's got friends in all the right places

October 19, 2012

For those hipsters who follow alternative music, you’ll recognize that title as a reference to a Manchester Orchestra song. But the truth is, 16th Circuit

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My endorsements – the countywide races

October 19, 2012

Since I know you’ve been up all night in anticipation of this post, let’s move on to the countywide races. Since there aren’t very many,

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Screw the newspapers, here are my endorsements! (part I)

October 18, 2012

C’mon! All newspapers do is call these mopes in for a 10 minute talk which is about the same as a monkey throwing a dart

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And you say I'm not sentimental!

And you say I'm not sentimental!

October 18, 2012

Speaking of throwing the changeup every now and then, I recently took a break from my hard hitting editorial schedule to cover my thoughts on

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No! Kane County Republicans can't get along

No! Kane County Republicans can't get along

October 17, 2012

Oh lord! Though I’ve certainly set off a few tsunamis in my day, it’s always the unintended ones that cause the most commotion. This one

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Joe McMahon is a great state's attorney

Joe McMahon is a great state's attorney

October 17, 2012

Now, I know we spend most of our time here calling out the bad guys, but in Monday’s Courier-News column we call out a good

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Why can't Kane County Republicans just get along?

Why can't Kane County Republicans just get along?

October 16, 2012

Apparently the spit has hit the fan in the coroner’s race, but it’s not what you think. The problem isn’t between candidates Tao Martinez and

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The good news and the bad news

The good news and the bad news

October 16, 2012

I nearly spit my Trader Joe’s apple cinnamon instant oatmeal right out this morning when I read the Daily Herald had actually endorsed Drew Frasz

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