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by Josh Kalven
2:45pm
Sat Oct 18, 2008

Even The Racists Are Voting For Obama

Race

About two weeks ago, I posted an item headlined "Even The Racists Are Undecided" that offered up anecdotal evidence that some Americans who think it's okay to call Barack Obama a "n***ger" are also leaning towards voting for him.  Well, here's your latest ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
1:32pm
Sat Oct 18, 2008
1 comment

IndyStar: "Acorn Followed Law On Suspect Voter Registrations"

Indiana

The Indianapolis Star has an article out today that CNN's Drew Griffin really needs to read.  It clearly reports what we've been pointing out for weeks (and what reporters like Griffin have been intent on ignoring) -- that ACORN was required by law to turn in all ...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
1:22pm
Sat Oct 18, 2008

Bad Economy Tips More Into Poverty

Economy

As the state's unemployment rate continues to climb,
researchers from the Heartland Alliance's Mid-America Institute on
Poverty (MAIP) say that an increasing number of Illinois households are now
teetering on the brink of poverty.

With 25 percent of the country's ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
11:26am
Sat Oct 18, 2008

Sun-Times Endorses Obama

Barack Obama

A day after the Tribune endorsed Barack Obama, the Sun-Times -- not surprisingly -- follows suit: The times again demand an extraordinary leader. Our next president will take the oath of office in a country that is at war, heavily in debt, deeply divided and ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
10:07am
Sat Oct 18, 2008

States Attorney Investigating Schock (UPDATED)

Colleen Callahan

As both Capitol Fax and Peoria Pundit noted yesterday evening, local media are reporting that the States Attorney office in Peoria has decided to investigate evidence that 18th District GOP congressional candidate Aaron Schock notarized a backdated document for his parents.  ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
5:41pm
Fri Oct 17, 2008
2 comments

Rezko A "Leftist"?

Tony Rezko

As if there was any doubt, Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) proved today that she really has no idea what she's talking about.  Case in point: on MSNBC's Hardball, she listed convicted Illinois fundraiser Tony Rezko as one of the "leftists" with which Barack Obama has ...

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by Josh Kalven
5:32pm
Fri Oct 17, 2008

Halvorson Releases Poll Showing Her Up By 19

IL-11

This afternoon, 11th District Democratic congressional candidate Debbie Halvorson released a new poll showing her beating Republican Marty Ozinga by a hefty margin.  From a campaign statement:

State
Senator and Congressional candidate Debbie Halvorson is in a ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
3:39pm
Fri Oct 17, 2008
1 comment

SEIU Getting Out The Early Vote In NW Indiana

White House '08

The Service Employees International Union is sinking some serious resources into comprehensive get-out-the-vote efforts in Northwest Indiana, where over 5,000 of the union's members reside.

The SEIU Illinois State Council (which sponsors this website) is targeting the ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
3:16pm
Fri Oct 17, 2008
19 comments

Biggert's Shaky Debate Performance

Scott Harper

Last night on WTTW, 13th District GOP Rep. Judy Biggert and Democratic challenger Scott Harper appeared together for a discussion that largely focused on the economy and ongoing financial crisis.  Biggert's performance didn't exactly instill confidence, however.  Simply put, ...