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Serafin Power Poll shows anxiety over state economy, the issue that drove presidential election

Posted on November 20, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Serafin Power Poll shows anxiety over state economy, the issue that drove presidential election
Serafin Power Poll shows anxiety over state economy, the issue that drove presidential election

Serafin Power Poll shows anxiety over state economy, the issue that drove presidential election Monthly “Serafin Power Poll” puts finger on the issues driving elections, politics and public perceptions. Latest polls shows it was and is the economy, but how do influencers feel about it all. By Ray Hanania Political guru and veteran media consultant…

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Chicago, Cook County, Economy, Features, National, News, Politics

Stein/Ware Campaign Demands Equal Time After Harris SNL Appearance

Posted on November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stein/Ware Campaign Demands Equal Time After Harris SNL Appearance
Stein/Ware Campaign Demands Equal Time After Harris SNL Appearance

Stein/Ware Campaign Demands Equal Time After Harris SNL Appearance As the Green Party presidential ticket of Dr. Jill Stein and Dr. Rudolph Ware prepares for Election Day here in Dearborn, the campaign demands that NBC provide equal time and placement for Dr. Stein following the opportunity provided to Kamala Harris on the “Saturday Night Live”…

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Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast

Posted on October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast
Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast

Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast The vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday October 1, 2024 reminded people of a long past era in American politics where civility in discussion of issues overshadowed personal attacks that have polarized America pushing the country…

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Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump

Posted on July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump
Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump

Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump Arab American supporters of President Donald Trump are hosting meetings in Michigan and soon in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Virginia and several more key swing states during the next three months. Arab Americans for Trump is also arranging meetings with key community leaders…

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Pressure mounts on Biden to step down, fueling support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and 3rd party candidates

Posted on July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pressure mounts on Biden to step down, fueling support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and 3rd party candidates
Pressure mounts on Biden to step down, fueling support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and 3rd party candidates

Pressure mounts on Biden to step down, fueling support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and 3rd party candidates Video Podcast: Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist and award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the pressures on President Biden to withdraw from the presidential election, and the impact it will have on…

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Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more

Posted on May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more
Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more

Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more Ray Hanania’s syndicated columns this week included a detailed look at how the ASPCA spends the money it solicits in high profile but painful advertising on its company executives. Only about $7.75 of the monthly $19 solicited in the Ads…

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Actor Rob Schneider pushes for election of Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Posted on March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Actor Rob Schneider pushes for election of Robert F. Kennedy Jr
Actor Rob Schneider pushes for election of Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Actor Rob Schneider pushes for election of Robert F. Kennedy Jr A letter from actor Rob Schneider in support for the presidential candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tuesday March 5, 2024 Like my friend RFK, Jr., I too was a lifelong Democrat. But the party of hardworking American families has largely abandoned them, and…

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Kennedy needs support to get on Kansas ballot

Posted on February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Kennedy needs support to get on Kansas ballot
Kennedy needs support to get on Kansas ballot

Kennedy needs support to get on Kansas ballot Kansas legislature seek to block independent party candidates from running for office in a partisan effort to support failed incumbent President and Democrat Joe Biden. You can help make a difference to overcome this anti-voter and unDemocratic hurdle Lawmakers in the State of Kansas are changing ballot…

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Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries
Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday released the following statement on the “criminal way” the medical establishment and public health care “experts” have gone to suppress reporting on injuries caused by the COVID Vaccinations, blaming Dr. Anthony Fauci and the tolerance…

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Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military

Posted on January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military
Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military

Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military Anyone who wants to run for President of the United States, and Vice President, should be required to have served in active duty American military service. Right now we have a bunch of draft dodgers who pander to military service who are telling us how to…

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Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking

Posted on December 27, 2023February 4, 2024 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking
Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking

Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking By Bill Lipinski How did our Land of Liberty and Fortress of Free, the most generous, most helpful nation on earth. America is the greatest spreader and defender of freedom and democracy in the history of this world. The economic and military power houses of…

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YouGov Poll shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr Presidential candidacy surging

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on YouGov Poll shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr Presidential candidacy surging
YouGov Poll shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr Presidential candidacy surging

YouGov Poll shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr Presidential candidacy surging Poll: Majority of Americans Support RFK Jr. Running as an Independent; Democratic National Committee working to undermine democracy by blocking independent candidates.Kennedy gets 17% vs Biden and Trump, draws equally from both. The Democratic Party has rigged its primary against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., but…

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The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve
The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve

The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve By Ray Hanania Nothing distracts people from the failings of a politician more than when the news media exaggerates its hate against that politician. That’s the case with Donald Trump, who was a mediocre president who couldn’t stop himself from engaging in…

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Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America?

Posted on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America?
Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America?

Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America? By Ray Hanania America is in a mess. Americans don’t realize they are the frog in the pot of water that is slowly rising to a boil. By the time it happens, it will be too late. Former President Trump has some good…

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Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire

Posted on July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire
Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire

Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire Billionaire Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing to bring the National Democratic Convention to Chicago to boost his chances to become president. So what entertainment can the convention offer delegates? in ChicagoStan Shootings. Carjackings. Gun violence. Anti-Police riots. By Ray Hanania Gov. J.B. Pritzker has so much…

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Voting Right or Voting Blight? Is anyone telling the truth?

Posted on January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Voting Right or Voting Blight? Is anyone telling the truth?
Voting Right or Voting Blight? Is anyone telling the truth?

Special Column: Voting Right or Voting Blight? Is anyone telling the truth? Anyone who questions the November 2020 Presidential election vote is being banned by Social Media giants like Twitter and Facebook. But many questions remain unanswered that politicians don’t want you to consider. I blame Democrats for obfuscating the issues in order to ram through partisan…

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Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections
Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections

Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections With the 2020 election a little over a week away and voters’ influence varying from state to state, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s States with the Most & Least Powerful Voters, as well as accompanying videos. WalletHub compared the…

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Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month

Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month
Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month

Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month Media professional Warren David joins The Arab street Radio and podcast on WNZK AM 690 Radio Friday March 13, 2020 to discuss Arab American Heritage month activities in April, and the politics of Senator Bernie Sanders. By Ray Hanania Arab Americans will be pushing to…

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