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Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman
Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman

Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman By Ray Hanania Abe Matthew will announce today that he will withdraw from the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary race and endorse Marie Newman, pressure is mounting on another candidate to withdraw, Rush Darwish. Matthew will hold a press conference with Newman this morning (Tuesday, Nov. 12,…

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Michelle Obama uses stereotypes to rip “White people”

Posted on November 6, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Michelle Obama uses stereotypes to rip “White people”
Michelle Obama uses stereotypes to rip “White people”

Michelle Obama uses stereotypes to rip “White people” Michelle Obama criticized “White folks” (White people) accusing them of racism. But isn’t the use of broad stroke descriptions a form of stereotyping, too. And when you make them negative, isn’t that racism? Obama didn’t talk about the African Americans who participated and profited from White Flight…

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Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

Posted on November 5, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky By Ray Hanania Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced Tuesday (Nov. 5, 2019) that she is endorsing Marie Newman, the leading Democratic candidate challenging Congressman Dan Lipinski for the 3rd District seat. Schakowsky is a leading moderate voice in the Democratic Organization and an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump….

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Reactions to the U.S. House Impeachment legislation

Posted on October 31, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Reactions to the U.S. House Impeachment legislation

Reactions to the U.S. House Impeachment legislation Here is a range of responses from candidates and elected officials on the progress of the impeachment drive against President Donald Trump in the U.S. House of Representatives. H.Res.660 establishes next phase of impeachment inquiry Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) released the following statement today, Oct. 31, 2019: “The…

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Chicago Sun-Times slanders Rush Darwish in 3rd District race

Posted on October 29, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chicago Sun-Times slanders Rush Darwish in 3rd District race
Chicago Sun-Times slanders Rush Darwish in 3rd District race

Chicago Sun-Times slanders Rush Darwish in 3rd District race The hotly contested 3rd Congressional District draws anti-Arab media attention from a historically racist anti-Arab Chicago Sun-Times because one of the candidates is Palestinian. The newspaper twisted around the words of Rush Darwish in a clear effort to take out a candidate who is both considered…

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Iris Martinez announces candidacy for Cook County Circuit Clerk

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Iris Martinez announces candidacy for Cook County Circuit Clerk
Iris Martinez announces candidacy for Cook County Circuit Clerk

Iris Martinez announces candidacy for Cook County Circuit Clerk Illinois Senator Iris Martinez announced Thursday (Oct. 17, 2019) that she will be a candidate in the Democratic Primary for the office of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk, succeeding Dorothy Brown who announced in August that she will not seek re-election. Martinez was elected to The…

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When we care more about politics than murder

Posted on October 10, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on When we care more about politics than murder
When we care more about politics than murder

When we care more about politics than murder A man murders his wife and gets a 17 year jail sentence, but is released after serving only 7 years. Another man is accused of using his politics to give himself a political advantage, and he ends up being sentenced to 14 years in prison. How terrible…

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Pelosi is going to ensure Trump’s re-election

Posted on October 10, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pelosi is going to ensure Trump’s re-election

Pelosi is going to ensure Trump’s re-election President Donald Trump isn’t the greatest president and he has certainly embraced some controversial policies that have made him the focus of criticism from Democrats and the biased mainstream news media. But the more that Trump is attacked viciously and unfairly by the Democrats and the news media,…

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Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019
Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019

Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019 On Wednesday, September 25, at 7:30pm, businessman and community leader, Tim Ozinga, will announce his candidacy for the office of Illinois State Representative in the 37th District. Mr. Ozinga will address the need to restore Illinois’ prosperity by restoring fiscal sanity and moral leadership…

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Matthew urges impeachment inquiry into Trump

Posted on September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Matthew urges impeachment inquiry into Trump
Matthew urges impeachment inquiry into Trump

Matthew urges impeachment inquiry into Trump Abe Matthew (D-Ill.), candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District (D-Lipinski), issued the following statement regarding impeachment of President Trump and the recent events surrounding the Ukraine: “The public reports of the President’s call with a foreign leader indicate that a whistleblower has raised serious concern about the…

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Presidential candidates have no idea what Americans need

Posted on September 21, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Presidential candidates have no idea what Americans need
Presidential candidates have no idea what Americans need

Presidential candidates have no idea what Americans need Few of the Democrats hoping to become President really know what the real issues are that face voters. During their recent debate, they spent more time arguing over generic media-driven issues than not he issues that voters really care about. Here are some of the issues the…

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Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez
Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez

Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez Update: Newman’s announcement of an endorsement sparked criticism from Congressman Dan Lipinski. His comments are posted at the end of this story Marie Newman, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ Third Congressional District, announced Tuesday, Sept 17, that she will be receiving the endorsement of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). “I…

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Lightfoot following in footsteps of “Machine” she loathes

Posted on September 13, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lightfoot following in footsteps of “Machine” she loathes
Lightfoot following in footsteps of “Machine” she loathes

Lightfoot following in footsteps of “Machine” she loathes Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants you to believe that she is a champion of justice and will fight to make Chicagoans safe, and end the “corruption” that has plagued her predecessors. But alas, Lightfoot is no different from many of the mayors who came before her. And her…

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Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress

Posted on September 10, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress
Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress

Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress Democratic Presidential contender Elizabeth Warren announced Tuesday that she is endorsing Marie Newman in the March 2020 Democratic Primary election for The Illinois 3rd Congressional District. The seat is currently held by Congressman Dan Lipinski. Two other Democrats have also entered the Democratic Primary election contest that will…

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Traveling on vacation used to be a lot of fun

Posted on September 9, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Traveling on vacation used to be a lot of fun
Traveling on vacation used to be a lot of fun

Traveling on vacation used to be a lot of fun The more our habits change as Americans, the more we are falling into an abyss controlled by the Chinese government and their financial grip on our spending habits and retail industry. The price to make it stop may be painful, but we have to do…

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Navy veteran Bill Conway challenges Kim Foxx for States Attorney

Posted on September 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Navy veteran Bill Conway challenges Kim Foxx for States Attorney
Navy veteran Bill Conway challenges Kim Foxx for States Attorney

Navy veteran Bill Conway challenges Kim Foxx for States Attorney Former Afghanistan military veteran Bill Conway enters the race to unseat controversey-plagued Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx who intervened to protect hoaxster Jussie Smollett. Conway is considered the leading challenger to Foxx. By Ray Hanania Navy Intelligence officer and military veteran Bill Conway announced…

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Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary

Posted on September 3, 2019 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary
Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary

Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary Respected Attorney Seeks Republican Nomination in March 2020 Primary   Veteran prosecutor and former Cook County Circuit Court judge, Pat O’Brien today announced his candidacy for the office of Cook County State’s Attorney in the March 2020 Republican Primary. Emphasizing the need to restore professional…

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Pritzker announces major step towards sale of Thompson Center

Posted on August 27, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker announces major step towards sale of Thompson Center
Pritzker announces major step towards sale of Thompson Center

Pritzker announces major step towards sale of Thompson Center Governor Pritzker issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Technical and Project Management Expertise Governor JB Pritzker today announced a major step toward the sale of the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC).  The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will issue a Request for Proposals…

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