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Madigan-eye view of Illinois politics
Chicago Sun-Times
He's head of the Illinois Democratic Party, and a lot is in play. It has always been assumed that the speaker is preparing a path by which his daughter, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, might one day become governor. And yet a rumor has been gaining ...

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More voters bring anti-government views with them to the polls - Belleville News Democrat
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:02:33 GMT

More voters bring anti-government views with them to the polls
Belleville News Democrat
BY MIKE FITZGERALD - News-Democrat The Democrats' dominance of Southern Illinois politics is waning, according to a paper on voter attitudes published by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Teri Newman: 'Intelligence and integrity are unwelcome' in Illinois politics - Belleville News Democrat
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:04:37 GMT

Belleville News Democrat

Teri Newman: 'Intelligence and integrity are unwelcome' in Illinois politics
Belleville News Democrat
In an email message to the News-Democrat, Newman wrote: "I am returning to the private sector secure in the knowledge that intelligence and integrity are unwelcome in politics, and that Illinois will continue to have the government it deserves.

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Madigan opponent calls him 'weed' in garden - WBEZ
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:50:21 GMT

WBEZ

Madigan opponent calls him 'weed' in garden
WBEZ
He's known for winning campaigns -- so many, in fact, that Democrats have held a majority in the House for 27 of the last 29 years. It's rare for Madigan to even have an opponent. "I think it's common political wisdom that running against Mike Madigan ...

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Super Bowl ad to rile abortion politics - KGBT-TV
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:33:00 GMT

Politico

Super Bowl ad to rile abortion politics
KGBT-TV
Terry contends that his candidacy is legit, although he is a write-in contestant in Illinois. When asked if he was a Republican or a Democrat, he answered: "I'm a registered Democrat right now, and that's what matters." Terry said that he's presenting ...
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Holder Hearings: Democrats Praise Holder's 'Dignity and Honor,' then Call for ... - Big Government
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:48 GMT

Holder Hearings: Democrats Praise Holder's 'Dignity and Honor,' then Call for ...
Big Government
by AWR Hawkins During the House Oversight Committee hearings yesterday, Attorney General Eric Holder denounced what he called a “political gotcha game.” And he was not without his defenders, Democrats all, who also tried to spin the hearing into ...

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The 2016 Election, Already Upon Us - New York Times
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:26:57 GMT

New York Times

The 2016 Election, Already Upon Us
New York Times
Mr. Obama cast himself in 2008 as a more ambitious Democrat than Bill Clinton had been, one who wanted to begin a new era of American politics, as Ronald Reagan had. Mr. Obama may yet succeed, at least partly, if he can win re-election and cement the ...

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Madigan primary opponent talks tire slashing - The Capitol Fax Blog (blog)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:12:19 GMT

Madigan primary opponent talks tire slashing
The Capitol Fax Blog (blog)
Piszczor (pronounced PIZE-er) is running for office in Illinois' March 20 primary, hoping to unseat one of the state's most influential politicians, House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago). The dent in her 2005 Honda Accord – and four slashed tires ...

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Political Insiders Poll - National Journal
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:21:32 GMT

Political Insiders Poll
National Journal
On a scale of 0 (no chance) to 10 (virtual certainty), how likely are the Democrats to take over the House in November? “Very few states like Illinois, where they have pickup opportunities.” “ 'Occupy,' class warfare, and an incoherent agenda will doom ...

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Indiana Republicans Enact Right-to-Work Law - The New American
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:37 GMT

Indiana Republicans Enact Right-to-Work Law
The New American
Democrat legislators fled to Illinois to keep Republicans from having the required quorum to pass laws affecting the budget. The typically routine judicial retention election of Judge David Prosser was bitterly fought to put in his place a candidate ...

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