GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - October 30, 2008
Only 5 days until the election! Early voting ends today!
DAILY HERALD
-- GOP irony: Roskam reaching out for Obama voters - Joseph Ryan
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246599
(THE ARTICLE: U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam and Barack Obama agree on very little, if anything at all. When Obama proposed legislation as a state senator in Springfield, it was often Roskam who would stand up on the other side of the aisle to criticize it. Roskam was an early supporter of John McCain in the GOP primary this year and Obama cut a TV ad for the Highland Park Republican's previous challenger, Tammy Duckworth, in 2006. So it was curious when Roskam established an "Obama Voters for Roskam" Web site and sent out related mailers appealing to Obama supporters in his run for a second term in the 6th District. Campaign spokesman Matt Vriesema says Roskam is reaching out to Obama supporters because internal polling indicates they can hope to get a third of them to switch sides down ballot. "This election is not about party politics. It is about sending people to Washington who can get things done, and a lot of people are looking to Congressman Roskam for that," Vriesema says. Roskam's move to grab a hold of Obama's coattails marks the second DuPage Republican to do so this campaign season. State Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale appeared in a TV ad for Obama praising his bipartisanship early in the primaries. Democratic challenger Jill Morgenthaler said voters will not be helping Obama by voting for Roskam. "He will spend his whole time undermining anything Sen. Obama wants to do," Morgenthaler said. "To me, this is a desperate move in his behalf to fool the voters." Vriesema says the flier and Web site are not meant to indicate an Obama endorsement. However, the Web site does feature an Obama quote from a debate on the state Senate floor in 2004. The Obama quote says, "First of all, I am a member of the mutual admiration society with Senator Roskam. He is always terrific." The quote came from a sparring match between Roskam and Obama over legislation the Chicago Democrat proposed to tighten rules defining overtime. After praising Roskam - typical form for Senate floor debate - Obama said, "Having said that, have I said that he's wrong? I love him, but he's wrong." Roskam opposed the overtime rules because he said they would chase businesses out of Illinois. The Obama campaign declined to comment.)
-- We need to question Obama's character - Richard L. Olhava, Arlington Heights
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246415&src=
-- Obama looks other way on corruption - Herb Hupfer, Kildeer
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246245&src=
-- Obama another Jimmy Carter - Gary W. Ray, Elgin
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246466&src=
-- Get out and vote, and pick McCain - William McNutt, Des Plaines
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246447
-- Republicans follow our founding fathers - Nancy J. Thorner, Lake Bluff
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246270
-- McCain's a survivor, independent - David Broder
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246590
-- Wintermute v. Holmes: 42nd District candidates argue over ads - Melissa Jenco
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246555&src=2
-- 56th House District: Forte-Scott calls for Froehlich to return taxpayer money - Eric Peterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246606&src=1
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Obama supporter Anita Mitchel of Sugar Grove makes it clear that she hates America and loves America's enemies
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246541&src=
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: OUTSTANDING: At 4.6%, Wheaton and Wheeling have the lowest unemployment rates in Chicagoland
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246572
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
-- Even GOP rep. likes Obama Roskam's Web site plays up his links to top Democrat - Abdon Pallasch
http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/1250701,CST-NWS-cong30.article
(THE ARTICLE: How worried are GOP congressmen in the western suburbs that a Democratic Barack Obama tidal wave will wash them away Tuesday? Freshman Rep. Peter Roskam -- who supports Republican John McCain over Obama -- has launched www.ObamaVotersForRoskam.com. The Web site opens with an Obama quote: "I'm a member of the mutual admiration society with Sen. Roskam. He is always terrific." Roskam's opponent, former U.S. Army Reserve Col. Jill Morgenthaler, notes the quote is part of a larger one in which Obama explains he disagrees with Roskam. Roskam is on the opposite side of "virtually every issue" -- the Iraq war, abortion, tax cuts for the wealthy, the bank bailout -- from Obama and Morgenthaler, she said. "Roskam would continue President Bush's failed policies and [Obama] is supporting Jill Morgenthaler for Congress," Obama spokesman Ben LaBolt said. Roskam's spokesman said the Web site was appropriate because 30 percent of Roskam supporters are voting for Obama. Roskam represents the traditionally Republican 6th Congressional District, which sent Henry Hyde to Washington for decades. But Democrat Tammy Duckworth came within two points of taking it two years ago. Duckworth had $8 million and strong support from national Democrats. Morgenthaler has only $750,000 and no national buzz. But she will have Obama's coattails. Republicans blame Illinois' "Obamamania" for Democrat Bill Foster's surprise win next door in Denny Hastert's old district earlier this year. The scientist and businessman is hoping to prevail in his rematch with Republican dairy magnate Jim Oberweis on Tuesday. Morgenthaler has a longer resume than Duckworth. A veteran of Iraq and Bosnia, Morgenthaler went eyeball-to-eyeball with Gen. David Petraeus to try to get funding to train Iraqi woman to fight. Morgenthaler was drafted for the unpleasant task of being the Army's spokesperson on the Abu Ghraib scandal, she said. Returning from the war, Morgenthaler was chosen to be what she calls Illinois' "Homeland Security Adviser." But Roskam notes her formal title was Gov. Rod Blagojevich's "Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety." Roskam translates that in his attack ads against her as "Blagojevich's crony." Morgenthaler took aim at Roskam over his support for a bill to ban Playboy on Army bases. His bill would have covered much more, including the advertisement Roskam ran of himself in his first race of him in a Speedo, she said. Roskam, a lawyer and former state senator, touts his work keeping BP from polluting Lake Michigan in his commercials. Next door in the 13th Congressional District, 10-year Republican incumbent Judy Biggert faces Democratic Internet entrepreneur Scott Harper, who calls her a "rubber-stamp" for President Bush. Biggert considers herself a moderate who opposes Bush on some social issues. She also faces Green Party software engineer Steve Alesch.)
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
-- Roskam runs on his record in 6th District, while Morgenthaler promotes need for change - James Kimberly
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-6th-congress-30oct30,0,6400800.story
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Obama promoting Chicago Tribune argues that Obama's birth certificate is not fake
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-birth-certificate-30-oct30,0,1742172.story
-- Counterpoint: 8 reasons Obama will win - Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-zorn-30-oct30,0,667955.story
CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS
-- Obama flood may drown the Illinois GOP - Greg Hinz
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=31591
ABC7
-- Republican Sauerberg challenges incumbent Durbin for Senate - Andy Shaw
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/politics&id=6477710 (Includes video clip)
-- Early voting could affect 10th District race - Charles Thomas
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/politics&id=6477519 (Includes video clip)
NBC5
-- McCain Camp Trying to Scapegoat Palin - Roger Simon
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/elections/national/McCain_camp_trying_to_scapegoat_Palin.html
CBS2
-- End Of The Road For Early Voting In Illinois Voters Turn Out Early In Record Numbers; Some Worry About Tabulation - Joanie Lum
http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/early.voting.ends.2.852187.html (Includes video clip)
-- City, Obama Camp Wires Crossed On Election Night? Daley Invites Everyone To Grant Park Party; Obama Campaign Limits Tickets - Jay Levine
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/obama.chicago.party.2.851765.html (Includes video clip)
-- McCain: Race Not Major Factor At The Polls - AP
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/mccain.race.election.2.852001.html (Includes video clip)
-- Truth In Politics: Impact Of Early Voting - Mike Flannery
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/truth.in.politics.2.852086.html
NAPERVILLE SUN
-- DIERSEN QUESTION: If Obama and Durbin get lots of votes in DuPage County, will Bill Mego argue that is evidence of vote fraud?
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/news/mego/1250772,6_4_NA30_MEGOCOLUMN_S1.article
DEKALB DAILY JOURNAL
-- Oberweis announces officials’ endorsements
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2008/10/30/news/local/doc49094e805580e140123696.txt
COURIER NEWS
-- Munson v. Farnham: 43rd House District race a boxing match - David Gialanella
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/1250731,3_1_EL30_A1NEGATIVE_EL_S1.article
PIONEER LOCAL
-- Young Schaumburg Township Republican precinct captain Tom Lenz steps up campaigning - Joanna Broder
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/wauconda/lifestyles/currents/1249125,g5-studentvol-101608-s5.article
-- Under 18 and getting out the vote - Joanna Broder
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/wauconda/lifestyles/currents/1249122,G5-studentvol-101608-s1.article
-- Democrat contributors flocking to Froehlich - Todd Shields
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/schaumburg/news/1250232,sc-56campaign-103008-s1.article
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Froehlich helps voters get their assessed valuations reduced, then asks for their permission to put his campaign sign in their front yard
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/schaumburg/news/1250350,sc-bor-103008-s1.article
-- Obama fans vs. McCain fans Locking up Illinois, Northwest Democrats send caravans to other states - Kimberly Fornek
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/arlingtonheights/news/1249287,G5-Obama-103008-s1.article
CHICAGO PUBLIC RADIO
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: From, Dane, Hoyt, Sanchez, and Spain discuss immigration issues
http://www.wbez.org/Content.aspx?audioID=29857
MEDILL REPORTS
-- 14th District Congressional race not appealing to the youth vote - Jen Thomas
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=102599
-- Some Chicago Democrats cross party lines to support McCain - Jen Thomas
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=102329
NORTHERN STAR
-- Burzynsk and Pritchard endorse Oberweis - Shaun Zinck
http://www.northernstar.info/article/5138/
ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
-- Illinois voters can expect a 'loud' primary in 2010 - Pat Gauen
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/columnists.nsf/patgauen/story/CA1E9BB5770E77CE862574F20013F6DA?OpenDocument
ILLINOIS REVIEW
-- Cronin Seeks Dem Carpetbagger to carry GOP banner in 2010 - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/10/cronin-seeks-de.html
-- The same LA Times that sued to open Jack Ryan's files, covers for Obama - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/10/the-same-la-tim.html
TOM ROESER
-- More Cross-Eyed Journalists - Those So Democratic They Can’t See Straight Yes the Constitution Has Failings Which Victimize Us All
http://www.tomroeser.com/blogs/blogview.asp?blogID=24802
CAPITOLFAX
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: A highly publicized traffic accident in Wisconsin helped bring George Ryan down. Will certain highly publicized murders in Chicago help bring Rod Blagojevich down?
http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2008/10/29/stuff-that-makes-me-sick-to-my-stomach/
CHAMPION NEWS
-- Should Andy McKenna really be attacking that goldfish when he’s the one in the tank for Obama? (Part 2) - Doug Ibendahl
http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1340
-- L.A. Times owner filed suit for release of sealed divorce records of Obama opponent - Cathy Santos
http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1338
-- Another journalist writes about the media's presidential bias and decline - John Biver
http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1337
FOX NEWS CHANNEL
-- What Don't We Know? Gaps Remain in Candidates' Records
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/29/dont-know-gaps-remain-candidates-records/
WORLD NET DAILY
-- Yes, Barack Obama really is a Manchurian candidate - David Kupelian
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=79411
-- ACORN 'shock troops' tied to election crimes Facing fraud investigations, prosecutions, over aggressive 'voter registration' drives - Bob Unruh
http://worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=79430
ONE NEWS NOW
-- BEYOND TRAGIC: ANTI-CHRISTIANS OVERJOYED: "Born-again" Christians are backing Obama - Jim Brown
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Election2008/Default.aspx?id=303730
NEWSMAX
-- Obama's 'Spread the Wealth' Is Sinful - Lowell Ponte
http://www.newsmax.com/lowell_ponte/obama_spread_the_wealth/2008/10/29/145326.html
RUSH LIMBAUGH
-- Damning Archival Audio Barack Obama Doesn't Want You to Hear
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_102908/content/01125110.guest.html
ACCURACY IN MEDIA
-- Will ACORN Steal the Election? - Bethany Stotts
http://www.aim.org/aim-column/will-acorn-steal-the-election/
CQ POLITICS
-- Democrats Bean and Foster Giving GOP the Business in Chicago ‘Burbs - Miriam Straus
http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000002980728
SCRIPPS NEWS
-- Obama taking Ayers' cash another red flag
http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/37525
WASHINGTON TIMES
-- Obama's abortion stance repels young evangelicals - Julia Duin
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/30/obamas-abortion-stance-repels-young-evangelicals/
WASHINGTON POST
-- McCain Calls on LA Times to Release 2003 Khalidi Video - Michael D. Shear
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/10/29/mccain_calls_on_la_times_to_re.html?hpid=topnews
-- IL-Senate: Who Would Step Into Obama's Shoes? - Chris Cillizza
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/10/il-senate_the_battle_for_the_a.html?nav=rss_blog
WALL STREET JOURNAL
-- An Acorn Whistleblower Testifies in Court The group's ties to Obama are extensive. - John Fund
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122533169940482893.html
-- Obama and the Politics of Crowds The masses greeting the candidate on the trail are a sign of great unease. - Fouad Ajami
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122533157015082889.html
BEN SHAPIRO
-- VIDEO CLIP: The Christian Case Against Barack Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YMrG41ESGw
ANDY MARTIN
-- Andy Martin predicts John McCain will win the White House
http://www.pr-inside.com/andy-martin-predicts-john-mccain-will-r888810.htm
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
-- Birkett, Bucholz, and Ruscitti speak at outstanding Rasins retirement reception - Dave Diersen
www.gopillinois.com
Joe Birkett, Fred Bucholz, and Darlene Ruscitti spoke very highly of DuPage County Auditor Jim Rasins at an outstanding retirement reception for him Wednesday evening, October 29, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton. The more than 60 attendees included Peter Balgemann, Pat Bond, Bob Grogan, Gwen Henry, Paul Hinds, Bill Jacklin, Chris Kachiroubas, Gary King, Dagmar and Carl Lofgren, Gary Muehlfelt, Dan Wagner, and Jim Zay.
