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Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18
Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18

Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18 Iraq war veteran, West Point graduate and South suburban Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings hosts his annual Golf Classic to raise funds for his re-election Monday, July 18, 2022. Hastings has served with distinction for 10 years in the Illinois Senate representing Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Frankfort…

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Female Member of White House Press Corps Releases Photos in New Book

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Female Member of White House Press Corps Releases Photos in New Book
Female Member of White House Press Corps Releases Photos in New Book

Female Member of White House Press Corps Releases Photos in New Book Still photographer Christy Bowe is one of the few women who has covered five consecutive administrations at the White House, two presidential impeachments, and eight presidential inaugurations and U.S. Supreme Court Justice confirmation hearings. A credentialed member of the White House Press Corps,…

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Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism

Posted on July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism
Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism

Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism What are the principles of positive Americanism? Former Congressman and “Two Guys on Politics” podcaster Bill Lipinski discusses them in his twice monthly Op-Ed. By William O. Lipinski In honor of the 4th of July I would like to state my principles of positive Americanism….

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You can’t force voters to do the right thing in elections

Posted on July 9, 2022July 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on You can’t force voters to do the right thing in elections
You can’t force voters to do the right thing in elections

You can’t force voters to do the right thing in elections Elections, especially primaries, are always a mix of good and bad results. In Orland Park, the extremist Republicans managed to survive thanks to one of the lowest voter turnouts we have seen in a long time. In the 6th District, Orland Park’s extremist rightwing…

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Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District

Posted on July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District
Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District

Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District Democratic nominee for the 17th District of the Cook County Board Daniel T. Calandriello declares victory: Calandriello looks forward to the general election and addressing public safety, increasing mental health services, and investing in infrastructure With 100% of precincts reporting,…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election
Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election Cook County Board Commissioner Frank Aguilar easily won renomination as the Democratic Candidate for the district in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election. Aguilar has been a powerful voice for Hispanic, Mexican and Latino empowerment representing the 16th District since April 2020 By Ray Hanania…

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Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support
Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support

Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support U.S. Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) thanked voters for their support in a statement released on Wednesday following the results of the Illinois Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022. “Serving the people of the 11th District of Illinois is the honor of a lifetime, and I am proud…

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Preliminary vote shows Abdelnasser Rashid unseats incumbent Mike Zalewski

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Preliminary vote shows Abdelnasser Rashid unseats incumbent Mike Zalewski
Preliminary vote shows Abdelnasser Rashid unseats incumbent Mike Zalewski

Preliminary vote shows Abdelnasser Rashid unseats incumbent Mike Zalewski By Ray Hanania Abdelnasser Rashid, a Democrat who proved his strength when he nearly unseated Republican Cook County board member Sean Morrison in 2018 by almost 1,400 votes,  is the unofficial winner in a battle for the Illinois House of Representatives in the 21st District on…

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Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State By Ray Hanania Alexi Giannoulias easily won the Democratic nomination for Illinois Secretary of State and will face-off on Nov. 8, 2022 in the General Election against Republican Dan Brady. Giannoulias ran a strong campaign that overcame the endorsement of retiring Secretary of State Jesse…

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Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau
Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau

Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election over first term Congresswoman Marie Newman. Casten will face-off with rightwing extremist Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau in the November 8 General Election By Ray Hanania Incumbent U.S. Representative Sean…

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GOP House candidate George Kemper condemns Feigenholtz Cartoon that attacks Catholics

Posted on June 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on GOP House candidate George Kemper condemns Feigenholtz Cartoon that attacks Catholics
GOP House candidate George Kemper condemns Feigenholtz Cartoon that attacks Catholics

GOP House candidate George Kemper condemns Feigenholtz Cartoon that attacks Catholics Kemper, candidate for the Illinois House in the 12th District in Illinois has condemned the cartoon and demanded an apology George Kemper, Republican candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 12th District (Streeterville, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park) today condemned the vicious anti-Catholic cartoon posted…

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Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers
Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers

Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers Most homeowners rarely ask the local police to do a formal security check of their homes. When they do, it might be once or twice a year. But Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, who owns a security company called Morrison Security, received more than…

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Right from the Middle: Continuation of the beginning of the end

Posted on June 21, 2022June 22, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Continuation of the beginning of the end
Right from the Middle: Continuation of the beginning of the end

Right from the Middle: Continuation of the beginning of the end The progressive Democrats’ San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin was recalled by an overwhelming vote of 60 percent. He was the poster-boy of the progressive Democrats, one of a number of district attorneys heavily funded by George Soros. By William O. Lipinski Several months…

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Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters
Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters

Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters Republican candidate Gary Grasso, the mayor of Burr Ridge, slams the lies and distortions of extreme rightwing candidate Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park. Grasso’s study published below lists many of Pekau’s lies. Lying seems to be the foundation of the Pekau…

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Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements

Posted on June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements
Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements

Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements By Ray Hanania Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch released recommended endorsements for the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022. The endorsements list the top Democratic candidates but leaves it up to voters to select their choices in two contested races. Those two contested races…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection

Posted on June 18, 2022June 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection
Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection You can listen to the Podcast on the Insurrection by clicking here or by using the podcast widget below. Former Illinois Congressman William O. Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and longtime political columnist Ray Hanania host the weekly Two Guys…

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Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th
Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th

Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th Tickets on Sale June 23rd Emmy Award-winning host of the “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah will bring his stand-up comedy to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, August 19. The South African born comedian has written, produced and starred in 11…

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Sean Morrison just can’t stop himself from lying

Posted on June 6, 2022June 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Sean Morrison just can’t stop himself from lying
Sean Morrison just can’t stop himself from lying

Sean Morrison just can’t stop himself from lying When you don’t have any real achievements or issues to advocate for, public officials like Cook County Board Commissioner Sean Morrison turn to the lies. They want to distract voters from the ugly truth of their failure with their Big Lies. Morrison is so afraid of Liz…

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