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Illinois voters tend to agree with Obama's mix of higher taxes, spending cuts
President Barack Obama's latest budget proposal foreshadows a fierce debate that will dominate this election year, and a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll suggests the Democratic incumbent's theme of mixing tax increases on the wealthy with spending cuts...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Barack Obama, Government, Parties and Movements, Elections
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Home state remains true blue for Obama
Despite the sluggish economy, most Illinois voters approve of Barack Obama's handling of the presidency and the president appears poised for a general election victory in his home state this fall, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows. Though the interviews...Tags: Entertainment, Barack Obama, Concerts, Cook County, George W. Bush
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GOP candidates Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry and Jon Huntsman fail to get on some primary ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Many of Mitt Romney's presidential challengers are having trouble fulfilling a fundamental requirement of running for public office: getting on the ballot.
Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry and Jon Huntsman have all failed to...Tags: Trials, Barack Obama, University of Illinois Springfield, Government, Executive Branch
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WGN/Tribune Poll: Quinn still unpopular in Illinois
Chicago Tribune reporterDemocratic Gov. Pat Quinn finds his leadership under fire from Illinois voters unhappy with the state's economy, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows. The survey found 54 percent disapprove of Quinn's job performance, compared with only 30 percent who...Tags: Entertainment, Concerts, Cook County, Government, Executive Branch
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U.S. Rep. Biggert won't face Republican primary challenge
Clout StreetVeteran Republican U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert will not face a March primary challenge in the newly drawn west and south suburban 11th Congressional District, the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled today. The board’s decision to toss John “...Tags: Judy Biggert, Elections, Parties and Movements, Federal Election Commission, Republican Party
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Objections filed to Republican presidential candidates in Illinois
Clout StreetAll five major contenders for the Republican presidential nomination face challenges to their Illinois candidacy petitions for the March 20 primary, even though the complaints could become moot long before voters go to the polls. In addition, several...Tags: Barack Obama, Republican National Conventions, Government, Executive Branch, Ron Paul
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Federal court upholds Democrats' map of Illinois congressional districts
Clout StreetA federal court panel today upheld the Democratic-drawn redistricting of Illinois' congressional boundaries, rejecting a Republican challenge that contended the new map was illegal. The court agreed with the GOP complaint that the map “was a...Tags: Democratic Party, Luis Gutierrez, Politics, Parties and Movements, Elections
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Republican challenger to Rep. Joe Walsh won't run in primary
Clout StreetThe most high-profile Republican primary challenger to freshman Rep. Joe Walsh in the state’s new northwest suburban 8th Congressional District announced today she was dropping out of the race. Darlene Ruscitti, the DuPage County superintendent...Tags: Joe Walsh, Judy Biggert, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Government, DuPage County
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Illinois congressional candidates seek spots on ballot
Clout StreetDozens of contenders for Illinois' 18 newly drawn congressional districts filed candidacy paperwork on opening day Friday, setting the stage for potentially contentious contests in the March 20 primary. The first-day filers included 12-year Republican...Tags: Blue Island, Judy Biggert, Donald A Manzullo, Cook County, Parties and Movements
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Wisconsin Gov. Walker talks recall in Springfield
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker made a campaign stop in Springfield today as he faces a June recall election, drawing a protest of more than 3,500 people. The controversial Republican governor took a jab at Illinois state government, which continues to be...
Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Scott Walker, Elections, Abraham Lincoln
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Tinley Park Trustee Greg Hannon joins race for state senate seat
TribLocal - Tinley Park » NewsLongtime Village Trustee Greg Hannon is joining the race to become the state senator for the 19th District after the 10-year redistricting map created new …... -
Board of Elections drops charges against Gorman’s group
TribLocal - Des Plaines » NewsThe Illinois State Board of Elections dropped two-year-old charges against 17th District Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman and the Gorman Good Government Group for failing …...
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