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Absentee ballots handy, but voting's thrill feels absent too
I have seen the polling booth of the future. And it is a table at a nice restaurant with a glass of pinot grigio. At least it was for my mother and me. We filled out our ballots over dinner last week, then sealed them in envelopes that I later mailed,...
Tags: David Orr , Foods and Beverages, Politics, U.S. Elections, Caesar Salads
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Congressional hopefuls campaign as early voting ends
Clout StreetCandidates in three closely contested suburban congressional races used the final Saturday of their campaigns to rally the faithful and make a late pitch to undecided voters. In the west and southwest suburban 11th District, Democrat Bill Foster dug into...Tags: Adam Kinzinger, Iraq War (2003-2011), Politics, Joe Walsh, Judy Biggert
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Democrats' biggest donors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrek would be green with envy. Movie producer Jeffrey Katzenberg is animating the presidential race this election season, raising more money than any other Democratic donor. The DreamWorks Animation CEO joins two other media...
Tags: Washington, DC, Politics, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Human Interest, Qualcomm Stadium
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The moutza is for what really bugs us
Is it bad manners to give the moutza to a dead man who killed himself by cockroach? This is not a philosophical question. Today is the day we hand out the venerable Moutza of the Month award, this time for October. As loyal readers know, the moutza is a...
Tags: Derrick Rose, Fishing, Politics, Executive Branch, Jesse Jackson, Jr.
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Let's be fair to Mourdock
"Life is that gift from God. And I think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen." — Indiana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock Oh, you vexing pronouns and wandering...Tags: Abortion Issue, Marriage, Rick Santorum, Richard Mourdock, Politics
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First Lady Attends L.A. Luncheon, Tapes "Kimmel"
KTLA NewsCALABASAS, Calif. (KTLA) -- First Lady Michelle Obama is expected to attend a fundraiser in La Jolla Friday, after stopping in Los Angeles on Thursday. Mrs. Obama attended a fundraising luncheon at the Calabasas home of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett...Tags: Politics, Richard Mourdock, Will Smith, Tampa, Los Angeles International Airport
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Tom Z's Highly Unethical College Football Gambling Picks: Week 9
Well, we’ve reached that point of the season where everyone starts freaking out about hypothetical situations. “Can Kansas State jump Florida to get into the top two?” “Will Oregon go undefeated and be left out of the...
Tags: Seth Doege, Louisville Cardinals, Politics, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Tyrann Mathieu
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Big Romney fundraiser in Chicago days before election
Tribune reporterJust four days before the election, Republican Mitt Romney's backers will hold a fundraiser in President Barack Obama’s hometown to buy last-minute TV airtime in the remaining battleground states, a source close to the campaign said Tuesday. The...Tags: Parties and Movements, Executive Branch, Politics, Mark Kirk, Political Fundraising
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President Obama takes on Mourdock controversy during 'Tonight Show' appearance
The most recent controversial comment from a male politician on the subject of rape and abortion had President Barack Obama incredulous Wednesday during an appearance on Jay Leno's late-night talk show. "I don't know how these guys come up with these...
Tags: Politics, Richard Mourdock, Social Issues, Joe Walsh, Tea Party Movement
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Day 1 of early voting draws record numbers
It's too late for President Obama or Mitt Romney to change the votes of tens of thousands of Illinois residents. They've already cast their ballots in early voting. Polls opened across the state for early voting Monday, with more people than ever taking...
Tags: Barack Obama, Politics, Mitt Romney, Elections, Voting
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For Madigan Democrats, there is such a thing as a free lunch
Finally, in the sea of envy that is Illinois politics — with all those nasty, mean and negative campaign ads — we have some heartwarming news to report. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady wants to help Democratic candidates for...
Tags: Michelle Mussman, Parties and Movements, Politics, Jack D Franks, John Kass
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Speaker Madigan gets poor marks from many voters
Longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan is arguably Illinois' most dominant Democrat, but a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll finds many voters weary of the power and influence he had wielded for nearly three decades in the office. Only 16 percent hold a...Tags: 2012 Democratic National Convention, Parties and Movements, Politics, Executive Branch, Democratic Party
Nov 5, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Nov 3, 2012
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Oct 19, 2012
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Nov 1, 2012
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Oct 28, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Oct 26, 2012
|Story| KTLA-LTV
Oct 26, 2012
|Story| WTXX-LTV
Oct 23, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Oct 25, 2012
|Column| WXIN-LTV
Oct 23, 2012
|Story| WGNTV-LTV
Oct 18, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Oct 12, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
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