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Emanuel cancels Democratic fundraisers during strike
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel has temporarily suspended fundraising on behalf of Democratic super PACS to devote his attention to bringing the teachers' strike to an end, according to his political operation. Emanuel was scheduled to attend a House Majority...Tags: Judy Biggert, Democratic Party, Rahm Emanuel, White House, Elections
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In TV terms, Martin O'Malley's convention speech comes up short
The Baltimore SunMaryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, one of the most prominent Democrats in the country, was a given a dream slot Tuesday night at the party's national convention, speaking from 9:55 to 10:05 p.m. when prime-time viewing was likely to be near its peak. I...Tags: Republican Party, Democratic Party, Regional Authority, Government, Barack Obama
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Illinois convention notebook: talking points and Madigan speaks
Clout StreetCHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Illinois delegates gather each morning for breakfast to hear from political motivational speakers and to get a grab bag of tchotchkes, they’re also given something else: a set of talking points to use in case they get...Tags: Union (McHenry, Illinois), White House, Elections, Executive Branch, Parties and Movements
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Illinois Dems come out swinging at DNC
As the Democratic National Convention began its first full day of events in Charlotte, North Carolina, Illinois delegates came out swinging against the GOP.
At a morning meeting of the Illinois delegation, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky blasted republican U....Tags: Illinois Governor, Rahm Emanuel, Elections, Politics, Joe Walsh
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Duckworth touts Obama record at DNC convention
Tribune reporterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth on Tuesday night used her brief time on the Democratic National Convention to tout home-state President Barack Obama rather than her own political future. For Duckworth, who is running in...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Democratic Party, Rahm Emanuel, Elections, International Military Interventions
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Rep. Joe Walsh acknowledges need to balance straight talk and responsible talk
Firebrand freshman Republican Rep. Joe Walsh didn't quite apologize Thursday for a slew of controversial remarks, but he did allow that maybe he needs to strike a balance between his brand of "straight talk and responsible talk." Joined by Democratic...
Tags: U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Officials, Democratic Party, Barack Obama, Elections
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Duckworth outraises Walsh in second quarter
Clout StreetDemocratic challenger Tammy Duckworth outraised Republican Rep. Joe Walsh by a better than 2-1 ratio from April to June, and both candidates in the heated 8th Congressional District contest began this month with more than $700,000 to spend. Reports filed...Tags: Judy Biggert, Democratic Party, Primaries, Elections, Charity
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Duckworth outraises Walsh in 2nd quarter
Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth outraised Republican Rep. Joe Walsh by a better than 2-1 ratio from April to June, and both candidates in the heated 8th Congressional District contest began this month with more than $700,000 to spend. Reports filed...
Tags: Judy Biggert, Democratic Party, Elections, Charity, Politics
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Rep. Joe Walsh skipping GOP convention
Tribune reporterControversial tea party-backed freshman Rep. Joe Walsh, in a tough race for re-election against Democrat Tammy Duckworth, said Thursday he would skip a visit to the Republican National Convention in Tampa at the end of next month. “The...Tags: Democratic Party, Elections, Republican National Conventions, Democratic National Conventions, Tampa
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GOP congressmen hold jobs fair in suburbs
Wheaton construction worker Ted Thilly spent Monday looking for some career stability after finding himself laid off twice in the past two years, most recently three months ago. "I'm getting a little desperate at this point," said Thilly, 55, who added...
Tags: Adam Kinzinger, Peter Roskam, Services and Shopping, Judy Biggert, White House
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Walsh faults 'politically correct' U.S. government in 2009 Fort Hood massacre
Tribune reporterU.S. Rep. Joe Walsh said that a “politically correct” U.S. government was so fearful of offending Islam that it failed to prevent the Fort Hood massacre. Walsh, a first-term Republican congressman with tea party support, told an audience in...Tags: Fort Hood Shootings (2009), Janet Napolitano, Tea Party Movement, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Fort Hood (military base)
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Oh, yeah, THIS won't backfire at all.
Change of SubjectBy Megan Crepeau Those darn veterans, always going on and on about their "experiences" and whatnot! This guy, Rep. Joe Walsh, this guy knows what I'm talking about, amirite? Walsh said at a town hall meeting on Sunday that unlike......
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