Diersen’s News Clips and Upcoming Events; February 21, 2010

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
February 21, 2010

Fellow Republicans:

News clips and upcoming event information:
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
– We are all saddened to learn that our good friend Vern McCarthy is seriously ill. Of course, he and his family are all in our prayers. Vern suffered a massive stroke and is at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/vernmccarthy for information on his condition and to sign the guest book. – Dave Diersen

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– Hultgren, Enriquez, Cunningham, Oberweis, LaBarbera, Vician, Zahm, and Lauzen speak at outstanding TAPROOT breakfast meeting; the more than 50 attendees include Bowler, Brown, Carlson, Johns, Kocan, Krajewski, Purcell, Saake, Schmidt, and Scigousky – Dave Diersen

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Again, TAPROOT breakfast meeting attendees had an outstanding opportunity to hear candidates and elected official speak and to ask them questions. Randy Hultgren, Robert Enriquez, Jack Cunningham, Jim Oberweis, Peter LaBarbera, Gary Vician, Jon Zahm, and Chris Lauzen spoke at TAPROOT breakfast meeting Saturday, February 20, at the Old Country Buffet in Lombard. The more than 50 attendees included Mike Bowler, Wally Brown, Lori Carlson, Rich Johns, George Kocan, Brian Krajewski, Jim Purcell, Gary Saake, Bob Schmidt, and Gloria Scigousky.

SUBURBAN CHICAGO NEWS

Auroran Jennifer Laesch will help pick next Democrat Lt. Gov. nominee – Andre Salles ¹

(DIERSEN: All votes cast by State Central Committee members must be weighted. What weighted vote will Laesch have?)

(THE ARTICLE: A couple of months ago, Jennifer Laesch didn’t know what being a member of the Democrats’ State Central Committee meant. But next month, the Aurora political activist will be one of 38 people selecting a new candidate for lieutenant governor, to replace the disgraced Scott Lee Cohen. It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for Laesch. She won one of the two 14th District seats on the State Central Committee in Feb. 2’s election, beating out State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia. (The other seat is held by Kane County Democrat Chairman Mark Guethle, who was elected to his second term.) The committee has two representatives from each of 19 congressional districts. In that same primary election, though, she lost her position on the Kane County Board — Juan Reyna won the Democratic nomination, and he will face Republican Dennis Burgin in the fall. And just as she was getting used to the idea of transitioning out of one political role and into another, the Cohen controversy erupted. Cohen stepped down from the Democratic ticket on Feb. 7, after it was revealed he had been charged in a domestic violence case. Laesch then started getting questions and phone calls and letters, and soon found out why — the State Central Committee is responsible for choosing the new nominee. “I didn’t know at first that I’d have anything to do with this,” she said. “But I’m excited that I do.” Though neither she nor Guethle have received anything official from the state party, Guethle believes the decision will be made at the committee’s annual meeting in March. Both committee members have been taking calls and receiving letters and e-mails from potential candidates, and talking to Democrats about who they’d like to see on the ballot. Laesch has been collecting resumes and researching the potential nominees, and she said her goal is to be prepared when she walks onto the big stage. Her vote will be cast with those of movers and shakers like Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and U.S. Reps. Jesse Jackson Jr. and Bobby Rush. But Laesch doesn’t feel overwhelmed by the new political world she’s stepped into. She’s familiar with the players in the district — her husband, John, has run for Congress twice — and has been treating her new position as a full-time job. Members of the committee work with party leaders in their districts, raising funds and supporting candidates. “So many people have asked what the State Central Committee does, and I think that’s because it’s always been absent,” she said. “I don’t want to be absent. I want to help grow the Democratic party.”)

Hastert’s perks come under scrutiny – Matt Hanley ²

ABC7

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

Palin’s Downstate trip a plus for state GOP? Galvanizing and polarizing, ex-Alaska gov speaking April 17 – Lynn Sweet ⁵ ⁶

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Casino tells Des Plaines it can bet on a green rating City may require eco-friendly certificate for the deal – Krystyna Slivinski and Dan Simmons ⁷
Mr. Hastert’s perks – Editorial ⁸
Pols, this (George Ryan) can be you – Editorial ⁹
DIERSEN HEADLINE: By sending millions of its citizens into America illegally, Mexico has constructively declared war on America. Because Chapman makes it clear that he sides with Mexico, Chapman has constructively declared war on America. ¹⁰

DAILY HERALD

(DIERSEN: Historically, a) the “private sector” has demonized and denigrated government employees and b) government employees have been underpaid. Historically, to compensate for that, governments have provided their employees with more generous benefits.)

Local schools contending with state’s new unfunded mandates – Kerry Lester ¹⁵
Coyote problem not one for taxpayers – Pete Reed, Wheaton ¹⁶
DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD: THE ANTI-RELIGIOUS ARE OVERJOYED: Rev. Jan Niemeyer of Arlington Heights promotes dependency on government, socialism, communism, totalitarianism, the end of religion, and worse. The anti-religious view Niemeyer as being a “useful idiot.” ¹⁷

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS

DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-conservative Greg Hinz wants Bill Brady to become an anti-conservative ¹⁸

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER

Democratic State Central Committee update – Bernard Schoenburg ¹⁹

(DIERSEN: Illinois Republicans anxiously await Schoenburg’s Republican State Central Committee update.)

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR

Strong-arm tactics on video gambling are disgusting – Editorial ²⁰

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR

DIERSEN HEADLINE: Finke comments the closed Senate meeting and Dillard’s position on increasing taxes ²¹

CHAMPION NEWS

– THIS WEEK’S SHOW Sunday, February 21st 8AM – 9AM This Sunday, Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the upcoming GOP County Conventions – including the infamous vacant precincts issue. And what needs to be done if the Illinois GOP is truly serious about turning itself around and inspiring the grassroots?

http://www.championnews.net/talk/

CHICAGO CURRENT

As Ryan pleas for clemency, reminders of corruption could hurt incumbents – Adrian G. Uribarri ²²

(DIERSEN: Only those candidates, elected officials, party leaders, contributors, etc. that should be hurt should be those who by their words and/or by their actions blame Ryan’s problems on conservatives, that is, on platform Republicans, that is, the base of the Illinois Republican Party. Outrageously, by their words and/or by their actions, many of the incumbent Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee members make it clear that they blame Ryan’s problems on conservatives, that is, on platform Republicans, that is, the base of the Illinois Republican Party.)

FOX NEWS CHANNEL

CNN

Conservatives wrap up meeting, eye midterm elections ²⁹

MSNBC

GOP’s 2012 hopefuls rail against Washington Ron Paul wins presidential straw poll at conservative conference – AP ³⁰

REUTERS

Bad economies in states to worsen: governors The already gloomy conditions of states’ economies are set to worsen, according to preliminary survey findings from the National Governors Association released on Saturday. ³¹

EXAMINER

Sarah Palin reportedly avoids CPAC over profiteering – Ryan Witt ³²

HUFFINGTON POST

Hayworth, Norquist and CPAC: The Republican Fork in the Road on Immigration – Anti-conservative Frank Sharry ³³

ABC NEWS

CBS NEWS

Can CPAC Conservatives Come Together? – Stephanie Condon ³⁶

WASHINGTON POST

At CPAC, Glenn Beck scolds the Republican Party – Dana Milbank ³⁷

WASHINGTON TIMES

To jeers and cheers, Ron Paul wins straw poll at CPAC – Ralph Hallow ³⁸

NEW YORK TIMES

LOS ANGLES TIMES

The GOP’s ‘tea party’ dance Will the movement sink or save the conservatives? – Jacob Heibrunn ⁴⁴

SAN FRANCISCO SENTENEL

Ron Paul wins surprise blowout victory in presidential conservative straw poll ⁴⁵

(DIERSEN: Paul’s victory shows the progress that the Libertarian Party is making in taking over CPAC and in taking over the Republican Party.)

THE ATLANTIC

So This Was CPAC 2010 – Chris Good ⁴⁶

MEXICAN OCCUPATION

Rep. Joe Baca – CA – A virulently racist Mexican and the fight to expand Mex welfare ⁴⁷

DETROIT FREE PRESS

Should Chevy Corvette have 2 versions? – Mark Phelan ⁴⁸

(DIERSEN: While Chevrolet is desplaying thee Corvettes at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, all three are race versions, none of them are the standard version. The two Corvettes that I own, a 1972 and a 2005, are standard versions. Not everyone is into racing.)

UPCOMING EVENTS: FOR EVENT DETAILS, VISIT THE EVENTS PAGES AT: www.illinoisreview.com, www.weareillinois.org, and/or www.dupagegop.com

2/22 Event: Northwest Lincoln Day Dinner in Schaumburg
2/22 Event: Vernon Township GOP meeting
2/22 Event: Illinois Fair Map rally in Elmhurst
2/23 Event: Bloomingdale Township GOP meeting
2/23 Event: York Township GOP meeting
2/24 Event: Milton Township GOP monthly meeting
2/24 Event: DuPage Young Republicans meeting in Wheaton
2/25 Event: Family Pac Federal fundraiser for Rubio
2/26 Event: Pankau fundraiser in Medinah
2/26 Event: ROLT 2010 Lincoln Day Dinner
2/27 Event: Tom Cross to speak at NTRO monthly meeting
2/28 Event: Evanston Lincoln Luncheon
3/1 Event: Pihos and Bellock internet safety townhall meeting in Downers Grove
3/3 Events: County Party Conventions
3/5 Event: Wheaton Women’s Republican Club chili dinner and legislative update
3/5 Event: Senator Tom Coburn to attend 42nd Ward fundraiser
3/8 Event: Republican State Senate Campaign Committee Reception in Springfield
3/11 Event: Zediker to speak at NARWO meeting
3/12 Event: Senator Cronin’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner at Diplomat West Banquets, Elmhurst
3/14 Event: Addison Township GOP Annual Brunch
3/15 Event: Keats to speak at City Club of Chicago luncheon
3/19 Event: Rove to speak at DuPage GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
3/31 Event: DuPage County Young Republicans Party in Wheaton
4/9 Event: NTRO Annual Pizza Party
4/16 Event: Pawlenty to keynote Lake County Republican Federation gala
4/26 Event: Radogno to speak at City Club of Chicago luncheon
5/5 Event: Cinco de Mayo RNHA fundraiser in Aurora
7/4 Event: Wheaton & Glenn Elyn Indepence Day parades
7/17 Event: Operation Support Our Troops concert in Wheaton
9/18 Event: Glenn Beck to speak at URF event in Chicago area
11/2 Event: General election

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