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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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Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans

Posted on June 21, 2022June 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans
Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans

Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans Republicans in suburban Cook County will not have to worry about wasting a lot of time to vote because the most popular candidate on Republican Ballots is a candidate named “No Candidate,” slated through the incompetence of Cook County Republican Chairman Sean Morrison, the beleaguered…

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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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Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political rival Kaspar

Posted on April 5, 2022April 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political rival Kaspar
Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political  rival Kaspar

Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political rival Kaspar While Scott Kaspar is trying to do something to stem the threat of crime, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and his minions are lying, playing politics and using their taxpayer paid positions to boost their failed election campaigns. The latest lie comes from a…

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DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election

Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election
DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election

DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election Justin Burau, a Republican candidate for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, announces the endorsement of the DuPage County Board Member and Chairman of DuPage Republicans, Jim Zay. “Justin Burau is a strong candidate for IL-03! His drive for a better America and…

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Kaspar Announces Public Safety Task Force, Led by 40th Police Commissioner of New York City, Bernard B. Kerik

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kaspar Announces Public Safety Task Force, Led by 40th Police Commissioner of New York City, Bernard B. Kerik
Kaspar Announces Public Safety Task Force, Led by 40th Police Commissioner of New York City, Bernard B. Kerik

Kaspar Announces Public Safety Task Force, Led by 40th Police Commissioner of New York City, Bernard B. Kerik Scott Kaspar, a Republican candidate in Illinois’ 6th congressional district, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 the creation of a Public Safety Task Force to address the surge in crime affecting communities across the district. The newly…

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Cook County GOP Chairman Endorses Bruce Rauner for Re-election

Posted on February 2, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County GOP Chairman Endorses Bruce Rauner for Re-election

Cook County GOP Chairman Endorses Bruce Rauner for Re-election Cook County Republican Party Chairman Sean M. Morrison announced his personal endorsement of Governor Bruce Rauner for re-election this morning. Citing Governor Rauner’s tireless efforts to rebuild the Republican Party in Illinois and fight one party rule in Springfield as the two central reasons for Chairman…

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