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Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign

Posted on February 18, 2020February 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign
Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign

Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign Marie Newman’s TV Ad campaign resonates with voters in Chicagoland’s 3rd Congressional District battle. Newman is facing-off with incumbent Dan Lipinski, who lacks the personal-touch personality that would normally save an incumbent from the election threats he faces every time he runs. Newman’s TV Ad resonates with…

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Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco

Posted on February 11, 2020July 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco
Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco

Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett fiasco A special Prosecutor has determined that charges should be restored against Jussie Smollett who allegedly faked up a racist homophobic assault in order to build sympathy to bolster his sagging career. Smollett was given a pass when Cook County States Attorney Kim “The Fixx” Foxx…

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Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders

Posted on February 5, 2020February 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders
Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders

Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders The Iowa Caucus debacle and the long delays in tabulating the final winners and losers has thrown the Democratic process in to a loop giving one apparent loser, Joe Biden, some wiggle room to avoid the negative publicity with his running only 4th — a…

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Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?
Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore? When the Super Bowl first began in 1967, it was a wholesome iconic role model for young men and women. Today it’s driven by greed, and the real focus isn’t on athletic competition of sports, but rather it is on profit and advertising. And some of…

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The growing problem of cable TV

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The growing problem of cable TV
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The growing problem of cable TV Cable TV has lied to us and it is slowly strangling the American public, all for profit. We were told Cable Tv would be Ad Free. It’s not. We were told we would pay one fee for Cable TV and receive all of the programs. It’s not. The lies…

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Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible

Posted on February 2, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible
Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible

Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible I really tried my best to watch the full 7 seasons of the Bravo Reality series Vanderpump Rules but it is so vicious and filled with backstabbing hatred that I just had to stop. The show that focuses on the lives of the employees who work at restaurants…

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New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle

Posted on January 25, 2020January 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle
New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle

New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle A recent poll by a national polling company shows Dan Lipinski leading challenger Marie Newman in the March 17 Democratic Primary election, and two other candidates, Rush Darwish and Charles Hughes trailing far behind with 2 percent and 1 percent of the vote respectively. By…

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The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan

Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan
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The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan The news media is making a big deal about an email sent by a lobbyist who happens to have worked with a lot of politicians, Democrats and Republicans. But although the email never came from Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, the media is doing everything they can to…

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