-By Warner Todd Huston
The embattled State Senator that made news last month for a domestic violence case — where she attacked her husband — has announced she is not running for reelection.
State Senator Suzi Schmidt (R, Lake Villa) issued a statement to the media.
I am grateful for the outpouring of support; however, at this point in my life, my personal life and my family are my priority, and I hope to dedicate more of my time with them in the coming months and years. Therefore, I will not be a candidate for re-election in 2012.
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my constituents for the tremendous honor and opportunity to serve in the Senate and for the opportunity to serve Lake County for the past 25 years. I am thankful for the trust they bestowed upon me to serve them for so many years. I am humbled by their unwavering support and honored to have been able to represent them.
Previous to her one term in the State Senate Schmidt was a longtime Chairman of the Lake County GOP.
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Warner Todd Huston is a Chicago based freelance writer. He has been writing opinion editorials and social criticism since early 2001 and before that he wrote articles on U.S. history for several small American magazines. His political columns are featured on many websites such as Andrew Breitbart’s BigGovernment.com, BigHollywood.com, and BigJournalism.com, as well as RightWingNews.com, RightPundits.com, CanadaFreePress.com, StoptheACLU.com, AmericanDaily.com, among many, many others. Mr. Huston is also endlessly amused that one of his articles formed the basis of an article in Germany’s Der Spiegel Magazine in 2008.
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New Face in the Republican Race for State Senate, District 31
The Michael White for Illinois
committee launched the website http://www.MichaelforIllinois.com in support of
their Republican candidate Michael White for State Senate, 31st
District.
As State Senator, Michael plans to be the advocate for his constituents
as he works to improve the lives of families by supporting business and
economic growth in the district.
Republican candidate Michael White, his committee, and supporters have
received positive responses from District 31 voters as they circulated
nominating petitions over the last few weeks. Michael stated, “As a
candidate, petitioning is a critical part of the election process
because this is my opportunity to personally introduce myself to voters
so they will feel confident voting for me in the primary election.”
The response from District 31 voters has been extremely positive. “Time
and time again I hear voters unhappy with the “status quo” candidates
and are energized to see a new face in the political crowd.”
Visit the website, http://www.MichaelforIllinois.com, to learn where Michael
will be next. Stay informed in regard to Michael’s run through FaceBook
or Twitter.
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