Upcoming Primary
Posted by Bob Schultz at 1/29/2010 3:13 PM 
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Tags: Brady Tea Party Don Tracey John Shimkus Matt Murphy Patrick Hughes endorsements Bill Brady
Categories: uncategorized
Tags: Brady Tea Party Don Tracey John Shimkus Matt Murphy Patrick Hughes endorsements Bill Brady
The Illinois Primary is next Tuesday!.
This early primary is nuts. We are 9 months from the next general election and only 15 months from the last general election. No wonder our legislative process is just one long political campaign.
Here are my thoughts on the various races -
Governor - This is quite likely the most important race on the ballot. How (and if) Illinois is to drag itself out of this economic mess will be driven by who we elect as Governor. There is only one candidate with both business and legislative experience that also hails from outside the Chicago area. SENATOR BILL BRADY is the clear choice for Governor this year. PLEASE VOTE FOR HIM AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS.
Lt. Governor - This one was tougher for me. Don Tracey comes from an incredible family that has built up their father's one-truck food delivery service into a multi-billion operation spanning the country. He suffers from a lack of name recognition, but is a solid leader. Matt Murphy is a well respected senator, and would make an equally good choice. Jason Plummer is rather young. With a bit more experience will make a great candidate. We need the strongest horsepower on the ticket to win in November and I believe Tracey and Murphy better fill that bill.
Secretary of State - Rob Enreiquez is unopposed in the primary.
Attorney General - Steve Kim is unopposed in the primary.
Treasurer - Sen. Dan Rutherford will make an exceptional treasurer for the state.
US Senate - A hotly contested primary, the winner will go up against a beatable Democratic candidate. While Mark Kirk seems to be leading in many polls, his vote for Cap' & Trade is bothersome to me. I support businessman Patrick Hughes who is a breath of fresh air this political season.
Congress - Does anyone remember the dark days of summer 2008? Obamamania was filling the airwaves, only to be interrupted by hatred for George W. Bush and the incredibly high gas prices. The republicans were losing their footing, and fast. Congressman John Shimkus went before the House Republican Caucus and said, "We've got to offer some leadership on the energy issue. We have to push for expanded drilling." Speaker Pelosi indicated she would never allow for expanded drilling in the United States. But Shimkus led the charge. And in three short weeks, the chants were heard around the nation "Drill baby Drill". Congressmen returning to their home districts were befuddled by the message they were receiving.
The House quickly caved and pushed through legislation that would allow for oil drilling where we knew large deposits existed. Pretty soon thereafter oil prices fell.
John Shimkus' leadership was important for two reasons. The markets reacted to the fact that oil prices wouldn't stay up forever, particularly if more oil was going to be recovered. More importantly, it was the first sign that people, through their vocal support, could actually get Congress to bend. In some sense, the "Drill Baby Drill" mantra was the earliest rumblings of a Tea Party movement in this country. I'm proud that John Shimkus is my congressman.
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For local voters, I'm very supportive of the referendum to change Effingham to a "manger form" of government.
This early primary is nuts. We are 9 months from the next general election and only 15 months from the last general election. No wonder our legislative process is just one long political campaign.
Here are my thoughts on the various races -
Governor - This is quite likely the most important race on the ballot. How (and if) Illinois is to drag itself out of this economic mess will be driven by who we elect as Governor. There is only one candidate with both business and legislative experience that also hails from outside the Chicago area. SENATOR BILL BRADY is the clear choice for Governor this year. PLEASE VOTE FOR HIM AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS.
Lt. Governor - This one was tougher for me. Don Tracey comes from an incredible family that has built up their father's one-truck food delivery service into a multi-billion operation spanning the country. He suffers from a lack of name recognition, but is a solid leader. Matt Murphy is a well respected senator, and would make an equally good choice. Jason Plummer is rather young. With a bit more experience will make a great candidate. We need the strongest horsepower on the ticket to win in November and I believe Tracey and Murphy better fill that bill.
Secretary of State - Rob Enreiquez is unopposed in the primary.
Attorney General - Steve Kim is unopposed in the primary.
Treasurer - Sen. Dan Rutherford will make an exceptional treasurer for the state.
US Senate - A hotly contested primary, the winner will go up against a beatable Democratic candidate. While Mark Kirk seems to be leading in many polls, his vote for Cap' & Trade is bothersome to me. I support businessman Patrick Hughes who is a breath of fresh air this political season.
Congress - Does anyone remember the dark days of summer 2008? Obamamania was filling the airwaves, only to be interrupted by hatred for George W. Bush and the incredibly high gas prices. The republicans were losing their footing, and fast. Congressman John Shimkus went before the House Republican Caucus and said, "We've got to offer some leadership on the energy issue. We have to push for expanded drilling." Speaker Pelosi indicated she would never allow for expanded drilling in the United States. But Shimkus led the charge. And in three short weeks, the chants were heard around the nation "Drill baby Drill". Congressmen returning to their home districts were befuddled by the message they were receiving.
The House quickly caved and pushed through legislation that would allow for oil drilling where we knew large deposits existed. Pretty soon thereafter oil prices fell.
John Shimkus' leadership was important for two reasons. The markets reacted to the fact that oil prices wouldn't stay up forever, particularly if more oil was going to be recovered. More importantly, it was the first sign that people, through their vocal support, could actually get Congress to bend. In some sense, the "Drill Baby Drill" mantra was the earliest rumblings of a Tea Party movement in this country. I'm proud that John Shimkus is my congressman.
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For local voters, I'm very supportive of the referendum to change Effingham to a "manger form" of government.
Bob, Bob, Bob, Bob… Bob. *shakes head*
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Bob, thanks for the info. Hard to get any analysis up here in shady Chicago as all media is interested in is the Dems.
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I'm not sure how Kirk can be on the GOP ticket. He supports Cap and Tax, he supports homosexual hate crime legislation as well as supporting granting protected class status in the workplace. He also neglected to answer the Illinois Family Institute's questions on his stance on the Defense of Marriage act, repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", and illegal alien census questions. I'm hoping his leading in the polls is strictly because the MSM would prefer him as the GOP candidate and the voters will choose otherwise.
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I am a little shaken that you would support Shimkus for re-election. Recently, at a town hall meeting, he was backing a GOP candidate who was PRO-CHOICE. Are you not a Catholic? By supporting politicians who are pro-choice, that is not supporting your church. Shame on You, Shame on You. I hope when you go to recive communion that you understand that Jesus would never support someone who was Pro-Choice!
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Mr. Loy,
I appreciate your sentiment. First of all, let me state, to my knowledge, Mr. Shimkus has never voted for anthing pro-choice in his congressional tenure.
While I don't agree with him on his particular endorsement, I'm also not going to throw him overboard because of that endorsement.
It can quickly becomes a slippery slope. Should I vote against any Republican that goes to the same church as frequented by Dick Durbin? After all, those catholics are supporting a priest that supports Dick Durbin. Should I refuse to do business with anyone that has ever donated to the Durbin campaign? It quickly degrades into a question of who is really "pure enough" to speak on the issue.
It reminds me of a recent in-depth discussion that I had with a Tea Party organizer. There are candidates, we both support, that are not 100% conservative. We both agreed that we need to support as many conservative candidates as possible. But it can't degrade into a "loyalty oath".
I have a problem with Congressman Kirk who seems to have casted off, not only any conservative principals, but Republican ones as well.
I believe the ENTIRE Republican party owes a debt of gratitude to Shimkus for his leadership on the oil issue. Should we demonize every Republican who didn't jump on board that issue immediately? If we do, we'll have a party with 100% pure conservatives......but it will be a small party indeed.
I respect your right to disagree with me.
Thanks!
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Thank You for responding! Political beings such as Pelosi, Durbin and others who consider themselves as Catholics are not really Catholics. Shimkus, who is suppose to be a Conservative, worships in a church that allows Homosexuals as leaders in their church. Do you think this is a true virtue of being a Conservative! I think not. As far as Bill Brady, I have known him for about 12 years having done business with his real estate firm that his family owns. He is a very nice guy but where is his true reform? When he announced plans to run for gov, he said 'I need 10 million dollars to run a campaign" I have been in GOP politics for many years and have seen the transaction of money free flow into all political races that arise other then local politics. Brady says he is from downstate but he is from north central illinois far from southern illinois and much closer to the State of Chicago. I think you had an article that looked into politics of who represented Illinois and Bill Brady was never mentioned. funny he has a term limit for his campaings but as gov only! As far as Shimkus, As a member of Congress and a West Point Graduate, he did not do service to his country or his people when he walked out on a speech in the house that Obama was giving. I am not an Obama fan but still, what did this show the people he represented. Out of the 535 members of COngress, he was the only one to walk out. what happened to his creed from the Point that he swore an oath too! I am really not in favor of any one party or candidate but I will become a big fan when an elected official does more for Illinos then the state of Chicago! That means to be conservative and socially conservative.
Thanks,
J. Loy
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I have to correct one point about Shimkus. I believe he is a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Collinsville the last time I check. They are part of the Missouri Synod as am I. LCMS do not allow homosexuals to be leaders in the church to my knowledge. The ELCA churches do allow homosexuals to be leaders in the church.
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