Category Archives: Senate

Schilling Calls on Senate to ‘Lead by Example’

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign to reelect Bobby Schilling (Illinois 17th District)… Senate once again fails to pass budget or propose alternative EAST MOLINE, Ill.—With a unanimous 99-0 rejection of President Obama’s budget proposal, the U.S. Senate has now extended their streak … Continue reading →

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In New Book Klein Got it Wrong with Obama’s History with Illinois Born Alive Act

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Jill Stanek Edward Klein’s unauthorized biography of Barack Obama, The Amateur, was released yesterday. While I appreciate that Klein devoted a chapter of his book, albeit only three pages, to Obama’s opposition as state senator to the Illinois Born … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Senator Mark Kirk on His Rehabilitation ‘Walking Program’

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston Kirk really sounds good for having had a stroke only 15 weeks ago. I am so relieved to see him doing so well and in such seeming mental competence. He made a very interesting video about … Continue reading →

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Sen. Jacobs Votes NO On Pension Reform!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the Albracht for Senate campaign… For too long the Democrat controlled Senate has used pension “sweeteners” to woo state government employees. The bait and switch policy of underfunding pensions while distracting the government union’s attention by providing additional compensation … Continue reading →

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36th Senate District: Veteran and Pride Vs. Physical Violence and Graft?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston Blogger Bob McCarty wrote a nice overview of the race for the Illinois Senate in the 36th District (Peoria area). The race is between Republican Bill Albrecht and incumbent Democrat Mike Jacobs. In Illinois State Senate … Continue reading →

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State GOP Convention and Restoring Direct Elections

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Doug Ibendahl The Illinois Republican State Convention next month offers regular Republicans an opportunity to succeed where their GOP lawmakers in Springfield have failed for the past seven years. Most Republicans in Illinois have at least heard of SB … Continue reading →

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Republican Senate Candidate John Bambenek Comments on Pension Reform Vote

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign of John Bambenek for State Senate (52nd District)… Frerichs Votes “No” on State Constitutional Amendment CHAMPAIGN, IL (May 3, 2012) —Republican candidate for State Senate, John Bambenek, today commented on the State Senate’s vote today on House … Continue reading →

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Senator Kirk Comes Home 3 Months After Suffering Stroke

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston Good news from Senator Mark Kirk, his family, and doctors. Three months after suffering a shocking stroke, he is being released to his home. In a statement released today, Kirk’s family are elated at his progress. … Continue reading →

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State Sen. Dan Duffy: Announcing ‘Common Sense Caucus’

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign to elect Dan Duffy to the Illinois Senate (26th District)… Springfield, IL. – State Sen. Dan Duffy is among a group of lawmakers who are banding together to promote common sense government. “We are coming together and … Continue reading →

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Albracht for Senate: Ethics Legislation Killed — Where’s the Outrage?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the Albracht for Senate campaign… We elect our state representatives and senators to go to Springfield to be our voice. We expect them to be fair, honest and conduct business with honor and integrity. Unfortunately this is not what … Continue reading →

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