GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - May 6, 2008

CAPITAL FAX
-- Illinois' Democratic Convention Delegation Complete
http://capitalfax.blogspot.com/2008/05/illinois-democratic-convention.html

ILLINOIS PUNDIT
-- Rauschenberger Running for RNC
http://www.illinipundit.com/2008/05/05/rauschenberger-running-rnc
(THE POSTING: Former State Sen. Steve Rauschenberger, a lobbyist working for Rod Blagojevich's largest campaign fundraiser, wants to be Illinois next Republican National Committeeman. From an email he sent to County Republican Chairmen: On June 6-7, we Illinois Republicans will gather at the state convention in Decatur and choose our next Republican National Committeeman. I'm emailing you because I've been approached by some Party leaders and queried about submitting my name as a candidate for the post. However, before I did that, I wanted to seek your counsel and input. It's my understanding that there are several fine individuals who are potential nominees; and I hope to support whoever our new National Committeeman may be. Like the others, I would be willing and honored to serve. But only if you and my fellow Republicans determine that I'm the best choice. After fifteen years in the State Senate, I believe my record has probably been pretty well vetted and is certainly well known. My approach to public and Party service has always been to solve problems, and to work with (and unite) Republicans, while advancing the principles of smaller government, lower taxes, individual freedom, and traditional values. Since leaving the State Senate last year, I've become an Illinois small businessman, and am working hard to lower our unemployment rate and increase our tax base. But, I've not retired from our Party or its activities! I've continued to work hard and invest in building and strengthening the Illinois GOP. Among other things, I'm currently serving as President of the United Republican Fund, which has been actively working with party organizations in recruiting, training and funding state-level GOP candidates in preparation for this November. As you and I are painfully well aware, our Party is facing some challenging times. We Republicans must work together and find solutions. Our state, our Party, our communities and our kids deserve no less. On that we can all agree. Fact is Illinois' next Republican National Committeeman will have a tall job ahead of him. If chosen, I cannot promise success. But I can promise that I would represent the Illinois Republican Party with the dedication, integrity, hard work and professionalism that it deserves. Therefore, I'd very much appreciate your thoughtful consideration of my possible candidacy; and your candid advice and feedback as to whether I should run. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you for your service and potential support. Steven J. Rauschenberger, Rauschenberger Partners, LLC551 Tollgate Road, Ste B, Elgin, IL 60123 E-Mail: senator@srauschenberger.com (I've removed his phone numbers, as he included his home number and I didn't want to publish it without permission.) For some reason, even though some Illinois conservatives think Rauschenberger is some sort of Republican ideal, I think replacing Bob Kjellander with Steve Rauschenberger as Committeeman would be like making no change at all.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD: Mary Mitchell argues that if you don't vote for Obama, you are a racist, and that if you don't vote for Clinton, you are a sexist
http://www.suntimes.com/news/mitchell/933314,CST-NWS-mitch06.article
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD: Chicago Sun-Times argues that nothing can stop girls from being promiscuous, and that therefore, they all should be vaccinated "starting at age 11"
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/933496,CST-EDT-edit06b.article

ABC7
-- Stateville to stay open; Pontiac prison to close - Paul Meincke
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6123448 (Includes video clip)
-- Oprah Winfrey left Wright's church
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/national_world&id=6123348

CBS2
-- GOP Gleeful Over Obama Rough Patch - AP
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/republicans.barack.obama.2.716211.html

DAILY HERALD
-- FRONT PAGE: Democrat Senators insist day off isn't for Obama's benefit Watson: "I'm not sure that's an appropriate reason to call off session with only a few short weeks to go, to send your camp over to Indiana to campaign. I don't think that's appropriate" - John Patterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=185623
-- Seeking impeachment would be extreme - Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=185549&src=
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Don Castella responds to Brian Reilly concerning the National Day of Prayer
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=185055&src

SOUTHTOWN STAR
-- Games in Springfield far from over - Rich Miller
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/miller/932726,050608miller.article

CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS
-- Obama picks up 3 Ill. superdelegates - Richard Daley, Todd Stroger, and Barbara Flynn Currie
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=29304

SOUTHWEST NEWS HERALD
-- Jones Backs Governor To Kill Off Recall Bill - Rich Miller
http://www.swnewsherald.com/online_content/2008/05/050508ov_mil_jones.php

HERALD NEWS
-- "There are Clinton supporters in Will County. But even they freely admit they feel like political pariahs." - Robyn Monaghan
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/932840,4_1_JO06_OBAMA_S1.article

BEACON NEWS
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: One more reason why people who lack education and/or job skills and/or have severe heath, financial, or other problems move to Kane County: Kane County panel backs nearly $1 million in grants - Steve Lord
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/932936,2_1_AU06_BOAT_S1.article

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
-- Fight vowed over proposed Pontiac prison closure Cultra: ''This is just political in my mind . . . Stateville is in a Democratic area and Pontiac is in a Republican area." - Kurt Erickson
http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/05/06/news/doc481f36458583f087651557.txt

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
-- Guilty until proven innocent: Parents accused of child abuse by Illinois DCFS fight to clear their names - George Pawlaczyk and Beth Hundsdorfer
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/327965.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
-- Springfield has room for IDOT At least seven buildings could house 150 workers to be moved - Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/News/stories/29860.asp
-- Obama walks a fine line on Wright issue - Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/Opinion/stories/29835.asp

NAPERVILLE SUN
-- Law Day celebration of life under rule of law - Fred Spitzzeri
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/business/932999,6_3_NA06_LAWTALK_S1.article

PUBLIC AFFAIRS
-- Cox w/Berkowitz on Obama, McCain, Clinton and the Combine
http://jeffberkowitz.blogspot.com/2008/05/better-than-obama-wrussert-cox.html

BOSTON GLOBE
-- BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS BECAUSE THE DEMOCRAT PARTY PLATFORM IS SO OUTRAGEOUSLY ANTI-RELIGIOUS: White Roman Catholics have become key Clinton base - Ed Stoddard
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/05/05/catholics_have_become_key_clinton_base_analyst/

NEWSWEEK
-- Something Wasn’t Wright Why Oprah Winfrey left Rev. Jeremiah Wright's church. - Allison Samuels
http://www.newsweek.com/id/135392
-- A Turbulent Pastor John Hagee has his share of out-there opinions, but lucky for the candidate, he's in a moment of silence. - Holly Bailey
http://www.newsweek.com/id/135385