A letter to my fellow Republicans:
Throughout this campaign I’ve been loudly attacked by an opponent who is threatened by the overwhelming support I have received from you – my fellow Republicans. He is threatened by my being the endorsed candidate of our local Republican Party and he is threatened by my being the endorsed candidate of the local Tea Party organization.
In addition to attacking me, my opponent openly downplays and minimizes his Republican ties and describes himself as an independent conservative. He pursues the endorsement of the local media elite and the support of Springfield insiders while refusing to attend events hosted by our local Republican organizations and does battle with our local Republican party.
My opponent also doesn’t approve of how I am running my campaign. Of course he doesn’t. My opponent doesn’t approve of how I am running my campaign because he doesn’t value or respect being a Republican.
I challenge my opponent with this question: How can Republicans possibly accomplish meaningful change across Illinois when some of our own candidates actively seek to tear down local Republican organizations?
I say that on March 20th the most important task faced by Republican voters will be to choose the candidate who will best strengthen, support and grow OUR Republican Party.
This is why I have been spending my time going to Republican events, ringing doorbells and calling people. This is why I have been reaching out to the people of this 81st District while my opponent campaigns as an independent and bloviates on the blogs, Twitter and Facebook.
My strategy is simple: Outreach and Engagement with people, not with insiders.
It is time for Republicans to get real. Whether I win or whether my opponent wins, we will both be guests in Michael Madigan's House. Our challenge and our mission must be to evict Speaker Madigan from our house. Our challenge and our mission must be to build a Republican majority so we can win the Governor’s mansion in 2014. To do that we need to grow the Republican Party so we can win statewide races and take control of the Illinois General Assembly.
Otherwise, we can have all the best ideas in the world and it won’t matter.
Illinois Republicans are very substantially united regarding the significant challenges our state faces. We all agree we need to curb out of control spending, we all agree we must accomplish real Medicaid reform and fix the exploding pension crisis. We all agree on the needfulness of repealing job-killing regulations and undoing that stealth income tax increase.
Of course my opponent and I agree on these things. This isn’t rocket science. Who has the best policy and ideas isn’t the issue. How do we get things done? That is what matters most.
It would also seem my opponent believes positive change is best achieved by hurling on-line insults at Governor Quinn, for example by issuing statements calling the Governor’s recent budget proposal “asinine.” My opponent also believes positive change is best achieved by being the most prolific Twitter-er in the Illinois legislature. Wow! Now that is an accomplishment to be proud of.
I prefer the advice given by President Teddy Roosevelt (a Republican!) who famously said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
I believe in speaking softly and working tirelessly to grow our Republican base so we can grow our Republican Party and take control in Springfield. I believe in attending Republican events and going door to door to actually talk with people. I believe in hosting tele-town halls that actually reach out to the residents of our 81st District, with over 1200 listeners at my first event and over 900 listeners at my second event.
Because of my approach to campaigning, I am receiving positive heart-felt letters and emails from the people of this district. I am hearing from people who are hungry to be engaged and respected by their elected representatives; people who want to elect candidates who can talk with them, not bloviate at them.
I am proud to be the one candidate endorsed by our local Republican Party and by the local Tea Party organization. They know I am the candidate who will fight for them, and not for the Springfield insider elites.
I am proud to say that I am the only conservative Republican candidate in the race for the Republican nomination for the 81st District and I humbly ask for your support.
Sincerely
Deborah L. “Debbie” Boyle
Republican candidate for Illinois State Representative, 81st District
Paul
8:31 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
My dear, Teddy was really a democrat. Watch some history channel programming and learn your countries history.
Dan Slayden
10:04 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Not sure what history channel you are watching but, Teddy was a Republican. FDR was a Democrat. He also started the Bull Moose Party after his 8 years of being President, although it did not do to well. I hope you were just trying to be funny, if not, My Dear, you are wrong.
Ray
12:26 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The Republicans, particularly the radical Teabag Wing, would be trying to drive Teddy out of politics if he were around today.
One of the more annoying aspects of politics today is when a candidate/politician places his/her party in higher importance than everything else. Usually we see this more at the national level. It's a negative.
Lee
9:00 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Supporting Ron Sandack...
•Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford
•House Minority Leader Tom Cross
•Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno
•Government reformer Adam Andrzejewski
•DuPage County Board Chair Dan Cronin
•State Senator Kirk Dillard
•State Senator John Millner
•State Rep Jim Durkin
•State Rep Michael Connelly
•Stand For Children
•For the Good of Illinois PAC
•Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce PAC
•DuPage Conservatives
For a complete list of Ron's endorsements, please visit:
http://www.ron4illinois.com/support.html
It also includes local mayors, local board members, local trustees and hundreds of citizens...
Dan F.
10:11 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
...and pretty much confirms his insider status. Thanks I wondered about that!
PAUL C.
9:17 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Of course Senator Radogno has to support him. He wouldn't run against her because he'd get trounced.
Michael
9:36 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
I see your more interested in your Republican status than the mess of this state. As for your opponents Facebook and Twitter accounts, you could learn a thing or two. I have sent you emails to learn about you and your views and never had a response, maybe you're to busy to respond to a voter. Your opponent, Ron Sandack, however does respond to the people and this is a lesson all politicians should take note of. I appreciate this so much, this is something that is missing today and Ron has used social media to communicate with his community and I applaud him for that.
Dick Hough
9:58 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Debbie you got the DGTRO endorsement becasue you ARE Krajewskis candidate. Simple. If you tell me no then please explain why the endorsements were done before the last day to file papers for office??
Dan F.
10:24 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Another Ron supporter who thinks a strong woman cannot exist without being a puppet of some guy.
Tessa McGuire
2:19 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Dan it has nothing to do with being a "strong woman". I consider myself and VERY strong woman and I can see BK pulling her strings like he has so many others, male and female, in the past. If she were such a strong woman and candidate then she would have shown up...
Paul
10:28 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Dan, He was a republican but all of his policies and his tactics should have made him a democrat back then. Was just on. Very interesting show. Thats my though and the thoughts of the folks who produced the show. He was ahead of his time. Thus the comment that he was really a democrat.
Dan Slayden
10:41 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
no, you said he WAS a democrat. Very Different. But, thanks for the clarification. So, My Dear, he was a republican. Remember, back then the parties were much diffferent than they are now. Many people would argue the Lincoln was really a democrat too, but, he ran as a republican and is considered a republican.
Dick Hough
10:33 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Not a Ron supporter Dan F. I live in Darien and support my Mayor who is a woman. Just pointing out the facts and asking the questions,
PAUL C.
10:37 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Dick,
I happy that you are not a Ron Sandack supporter but living in Darien you COULD be in District 81 and could vote for a REAL Republican, Debbie Boyle for Illinois State Rep! Are you aware of the District 81 Map?
Dick Hough
10:59 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Hi Paul Ilive outside of the 81st. Just amazes me how DGTRO endorsed Debbie before all the "horses" entered the race. I guess from what I hear this is typical how Krajewski and his followers behave. Sad but true.........I just hope Curran, Moy and Grasso win the County seats. It maybe our only way to get rid of BK for good. This race I can and will be voting in.
PAUL C.
11:19 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
So let me get this right Dick, you'd rather have Ron elected who is the protocol son of Captain C, supported by Special Interest groups, Teamsters, Lobbyists represent you Dick the citizen? The DGTRO knew Sandack was in the race.! Are you kidding me? He wasn't about to run against Senator Radango! Why would Captain C want to run his protocol son, Appointed Senator Sandack against a rising star like Chrsitine. We know the plot Dick. Slide Ron the Independent right into the State Rep's spot which was convientently waiting for him to take unapposed. This District is and will be much better off since Debbie ran and even better off if she wins. Dick, Ron will represent but ask yourself who. Special interest groups and lobbyists donate for favors! We have exposed Ron on many levels from voting records to letters to council power plays (that he wish would go away...we'll see Tuesday). Five to Revive and Ron for ILLINOIS are very catchy and quite scripted. His voting record though is CRYSTAL CLEAR. I will not rehash how he has voted but it all points to why anything close to Republican appears on his literature, patch ads or website. He will represent but will it be you?
Suzanne Matthies
11:31 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
If Mike Madigan is the biggest threat, then why don't we all get on board and help his primary opponent, Michele Piszczor. Fighting over which Republican can deal with Madigan's power the best is really pointless. Having Madigan gone would be the best solution.
PAUL C.
11:33 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
One other thing Dick! 75% of the DGTRO endorsed Debbie Boyle last fall in case you were unaware of this fact. This angers the Senator but he does control the city council in DG. You really need to research how are little Block government works in DG, Dick. All orchestrated by who else, the Senator!
Tessa McGuire
2:23 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Like that matters. The DGRTO votes the way BK wants...always has. Too bad they couldn't help him get his candidates elected to the VC or anywhere else. WAKE UP
Lee
11:37 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Please review Ron Sandack's endorsement by the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce here:
http://ilchamber.org/about/chamber-pac/
Dan F.
11:12 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Where?
http://ilchamber.org/?s=endorsements
Lee
11:28 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Apologies, I'll get the updated link.
Lee
11:38 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Please review Ron Sandack's endorsement by The Daily Herald here:
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120224/discuss/702249912/
Dan F.
11:16 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Whiner.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/politics/election/race/81statehouse/
Lee
11:28 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Sorry Dan. Stating a fact isn't whining.
Lee
11:40 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Please review Ron Sandack's endorsement from The DuPage Conservatives here:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/146990592266/
Dan F.
11:16 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Nowhere to be found. Are you sure about these?
Lee
11:28 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Sure is. You'll have to log into facebook first.
Lee
11:42 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Please review Ron Sandack's endorsement from The Naperville Chamber of Commerce here:
http://www.napervillechamberblog.org/nacpac/author/admin/feed/
Dan F.
11:18 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Really? Do you even check your links? Here's a snippet:
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the Naperville Area Chamber Political Action Committee » Naperville Area Chamber
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Lee
11:23 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Sure did:
House 81st District (Downers Grove, Naperville, Westmont, Woodridge). Two-year term. One opening.
Ron Sandack. Incumbent member of Illinois Senate. Former Mayor of Downers Grove and attorney. In endorsing Sandack, NACPAC offered the following statement:
“Ron Sandack is committed to challenging the status quo and doing what’s right for the businesses and citizens he represents. Sandack is exactly what we need in the Illinois House: someone who’s not afraid to offer bold ideas and work with his colleagues to implement change. Sandack is a thoughtful candidate who believes that officials must reflect the changes they seek to make. By refusing to accept a pension for his service in the General Assembly, Sandack has proven he’ll lead by example. Sandack will be an excellent addition to Naperville’s delegation, an outstanding member of the House and we look forward to working with him for years to come. Sandack’s leadership and bold ideas for change have earned him our endorsement.”
NACPAC notes that his opponent, Debbie Boyle, did not respond to several requests for an interview.
PAUL C.
11:43 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Take a good look at the website Lee has provided for us closely. Streaming special interest groups roll across the top! Doesn't suprise why they supported Ron!
Don Jankowski
12:10 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Did you just insult the Naperville Chamber of Commerce? So much for a business-friendly climate.
Lee
11:43 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Please review Ron Sandack's endorsement from "For the Good of Illinois" here:
http://forthegoodofillinoispac.com/blog/for-the-good-of-illinois-pac-endorses-sen-ron-sandack/
Dan F.
11:19 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
FINALLY.
Lee
11:43 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Please review Ron Sandack's endorsement from The National Rifle Association (NRA) here:
http://home.nra.org/#/nraorg
Dan F.
11:59 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Impressive. All the big money boys lined up. All determined to keep Teamster Ron in Springfield with them.
I'm surprised Madigan hasn't endorsed him. Teamster Ron votes with him when it counts. Why not?
Maybe someone can help me with this one. Teamster Ron says he is against the CMA/Sears tax rebate deal- and he voted against it. Said special deals and favors to keep business in Illinois is bad business. Yet he approved tax rebates deals for big businesses in Downers Grove, right? To attract and keep business here?
Question: Was he for it in Downers Grove, but now against it for the state? YES or NO?
Because, you know, that would be talking out of both sides of your mouth. Like his Death Penalty vote.
Better run those Springfield endorsements again....
Dan F.
11:20 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Where?
Lee
11:45 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Please review Ron Sandack's endorsement from Sierra Club River Prairie Group here:
http://illinois.sierraclub.org/vote/house.html
Lee
11:46 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Please review Ron Sandack's endorsement from "Stand for Children, Illinos" here:
http://www.stand.org/illinois/action/elect-education-champions/ron-sandack
Dan F.
11:22 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Totally legit! Own it Teamster Ron!
PAUL C.
11:47 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Read the Daily Herald article closely! Everything I have presented about Captain C's grand plans revealed. Even the fact that he wasn't and couldn't run against Radango. Real Independent! Real Calculating is more like it. Voters do you see the picture?
PAUL C.
11:54 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
My question for Adam Andrzejewski is: Transparency, are you kidding me? It's transparent that Ron buries Teamster endorsement letters, hovers over the Block Council in DG, has raised taxes consistently in DG (i won't even post it again as I think all know by now!), voted in favor of the Dream Act (which most of his supporters don't even realize what that law entails)...should I keep going! Captain C hovers over this group and tells them what to do. This I am convinced of. Ron is the man and they have a plan for him.
PAUL C.
12:00 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
You see we all aren't blind followers out here Lee. I, Joe Citizen not wishing for appointments to committees or boards through research know the political game of Ron! I do a whole lot of research. The game plan is exposed!
Tessa McGuire
2:25 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Oh PLEASE....BK was the king of appointments. I should know I got one when I was on board.
Joseph Sharp
4:29 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Tessa McGuire,
Are you saying that you should not have received this appointment? Not sure what you are getting at by this statement. All I can think is Wow, Brian appointed you to a committee even though you support Ron Sandack and are one of his Women for Ron? That is great. That, to me, shows that Brian would never pull something like the fab 4 pulled a few weeks ago. Regardless, of who you support you still got the appointment. HMM......thanks Tessa, for clearing a few things up for me. Also, is every issue in this town going to be Brian's fault until eternity? This mantra sounds a lot like "Blame Bush".
Tessa McGuire
4:46 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Joseph Sharp
I was appointed to a committee during BK's mayoralship, before Ron was even on the VC. I was appointed b/c I was a FOB (friend of brian) at the time. Not saying I was not worthy just saying that there were others who had waited for an appointment much longer than I was. As long as BK still has his tenticles in local politics...yes they will. Hope that clears it up for you.
PAUL C.
12:06 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
And the endorsements keep coming and coming! But the voters ALL OVER DISTRICT 81 keep discovering they might just not care! Your guy has it all...the $ keeps flowing in from the many special interest groups that need him, that want him and that know he'll represent their interests. You see Lee, the citizens are not all followers. "The Heat is On" and the facts on the Senator are beginning to mount and many of them are facts he'd like to hide behind Five To revive and Ron For Illinois. The game plan is being exposed and is spreading! Bigger favorites have fallen!
Scott C.
12:07 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Nice strategy, Debbie (ahem).
Your campaign advisors are doing you no favors here as you fall into the pattern of your rabidly trollish online supporters. Attack, attack, attack while you fail to engage, engage, engage.
You're doing nothing but splitting hairs about who is endorsed by WHICH arm of the entrenched Republican establishment. Period.
Debbie, you are supported by those with an axe to grind against Ron. And that is completely fair. But, for the love of Pete, please stop pretending that you aren't just a candidate selected by the other (more partisan - by your own admission) arm of the entrenched Republican party. You simply insult the intelligence of the average voters by suggesting otherwise.
And please - pretty, pretty please - can you explain how being MORE of a partisan will help when you actually have to govern and (wait for the dirty word) compromise with the Democrats who control the State?
And if you are unwilling to do even that, can you articulate how a MORE partisan approach will serve to solve a single one of Illinois' very real (and nonpartisan) problems that are driving our state over a cliff at warp speed?
Please? Anything?
Something other than "I'm not Ron Sandack and I'm MORE of a partisan?"
Pretty, pretty please?
Debbie?
Hello?
Like others, I'm appalled by your lack of engagement and focus on what actually matters in solving real problems.
Joseph Sharp
12:53 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Scott C.
I find that I really like you. You truly seem to care and don't seem to be interested in the antics that are taking over these boards. Your comments definitely resonate with me. However, if you say things like.....Yes, I support Ron. Better believe it. But not for the conspiracy theory reasons you would suggest. Only because as between two candidates (name and party wholly irrelevant), I would NEVER support the one pledging to be MORE partisan and who, along with their supporters, attacks the very independence that sets their opponent apart. doesn't make you stop, I don't know what will. From what I have read and seen lately, Senator Sandack has endorsed the fab 4 now sitting on the council. They are ALL friends and financial backers of his. In my humble opinion, this makes him very partisan. Perhaps not in the republican/democrat sense but in the general political sense. In the great picture, I see his behavior and cronyism here in this little town to be a precursor to his bigger aspirations in district 81. In my past experiences, a leopard doesn't change it's spots. I think that Debbie has shown, in her current, position that she works well with others and will look for the compromise that the majority is comfortable with. Regardless, of lawsuits, Brian Krawjewski, nepotism policy etc. etc.
Scott C.
1:37 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Hi Joe,
Thanks for the nice comment. And you're right. In fact, you hit on one of my main points. Ron is a partisan. So is Debbie. Thats why I find it laughable that one of them is suggesting they are different. The only difference is which part of the split Republican establishment they are supported by.
I have disagreed openly with the antics of the recent Village Council power play and will gladly call out each and every one of the "fab 4" (to use your phrase) for their behavior. Its unbecoming of people who purport to be public servants. They know what they did. So do we. They should be ashamed. But that's a separate issue.
I'm interested to know more about what you have observed about Debbie demonstrating that she will work well with others and look for compromise. Especially when her campaign strategy is entirely based on only representing a fraction of her constituency - and the MORE partisan (and potentially extreme) elements of it.
For those of us going on what we see being shared by Boyle, she is pegging her entire strategy on appealing to a hyperpartisan segment of a fraction of her constituency. I just don't see how that reconciles with the duties of the job she is pledging to do which requires her to represent ALL constituents in this divided and challenged state. And neither she nor any of her supporters will offer a single answer to the question, which is just remarkable (and incredibly telling) to me.
PAUL C.
12:17 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Scott C. to the rescue! Perhaps you work for a special interest group supporting the Senator.....just asking? Or perhaps you are affliated with him through some group. We have put factual information out on your friend. This may upset you but I did not make the votes. He did and it's our job to share them with the voters. The letter from his TEAMSTER friend (endorser) was not fiction and what happened in the last council meeting happened. Sorry Scott that it's not good news and it seems like we are attacking but we are sharing the news...sorry so sorry it doesn't jive with the Five To Revive and Ron For Illinois. It's called politics Scott and it's not always nice!
Scott C.
12:24 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Paul, I'm a guy who lives in Downers Grove. I'm a non-partisan. I have agreed with Ron and disagreed with Ron (on some of the same issues you and Jeff have!). Its all there in black and white. You can pin NOTHING on me. People here know who I am. I'm happy to connect with you outside of cyber space. But any effort to peg me as one thing or another will fail. Miserably.
Yes, I support Ron. Better believe it. But not for the conspiracy theory reasons you would suggest. Only because as between two candidates (name and party wholly irrelevant), I would NEVER support the one pledging to be MORE partisan and who, along with their supporters, attacks the very independence that sets their opponent apart.
See, while I get that it works in a primary, I am also smart enough to know that it doesn't translate in governing. And it most definitely does not translate in a state where the other party is solidly in control and compromise with that party is unquestionably necessary when governing.
THAT is the nature of my support of Ron. He knows this. So do most who know me.
Like others, I have desperately sought to learn more of how Debbie will actually govern, and how her hyperpartisan approach will translate into solving any of Illinois very real, very dangerous problems.
Silence.
About 2 minutes before reading your post I sent a private note to one of her main supporters who I like, respect and support.
I'm serious in my interest and intent. Because I prefer serious candidates.
PAUL C.
12:22 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Don,
My comment was on the Illinois State chamber.
Don Jankowski
2:26 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Oh -- I assumed the Chamber you referred to was Naperville as you posted it immediately after Lee's link to the Naperville website. Incidentally, those are not special interest groups streaming on the Illinois Chamber website -- those companies are members of the Illinois Chamber. Check it out again to see what I mean (this is a great endorsement for Senatpr Sandack):
http://ilchamber.org/about/chamber-pac/
Don Jankowski
12:30 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
I am just wondering how Mrs. Boyle will do when it is time to engage in a debate with Michael Madigan when she won't engage in one with Senator Sandack. I think being engaged is part of the job in Springfield. (Actually, it IS the job)
Dan F.
11:03 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
How did he do debating Madigan? Been there over a year so they must have been locked in mortal forensic combat several times.
Lee
12:38 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Please review Ron Sandack's endorsements from friends, neighbors, family and fellow REPUBLICAN officials here:
http://www.ron4illinois.com/support.html
PAUL C.
12:43 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
ELECTED ....Scott is a key word! Not APPOINTED!
Scott C.
12:44 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Debbie - One simple question:
How do you reconcile your pledges to be hyperpartisan and to represent the interests of the extreme of one party (your own words invoke the Tea Party) with the indisputable fact that your obligation, if elected, is to represent ALL of your constituents in all of their political and ideological diversity (the vast majority of which are not hyperpartisans) and the reality that compromise is essential to solving Illinois' very real and very dangerous imminent problems?
One question. Very simple. Please?
Kent Frederick
2:23 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Scott,
Do you think any candidate can represent the views of any loyal Republican? I voted for Chuck Percy in 1984, even though his politics were to left right of mine. At the same time, I voted for Ronald Reagan, even though some of social views were to the right of mine.
Time magazine had an article about the diversity of the GOP and listed 5 types of Republicans, ranging from those whose political views are driven by the teachings of ecumentical Christian denominations to libertarians to neo-cons. Frankly, my views reflect a little bit of each type.
The main point of the Tea Party is that government spends too much, and that tax policy is creating problems with the business climate. Certainly, we can agree that Springfield's spending has been wreckless over the past 10, 20, maybe even 30 years, as evidenced by the amount of debt the state carries and the unfunded pension liabilities. The income tax increase enacted last year has hurt the business climate, as evidenced by the number of businesses who have left the state, are thinking about leaving, or have demanded tax breaks in order to stay.
Scott C.
3:20 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Kent,
I'd think the answer to your question would vary greatly among a wide range of people who likely all consider themselves "loyal Republicans" despite their many differences. So I don't know if I (or anyone) could provide a single answer to that question without it inevitably having holes all over it. I think it is up to each candidate to identify how they will represent the views of their constituency and let the voters decide if the ideology offered is in line with their world view.
In this specific situation, where the primary matters most due to the uncontested nature of the general election, I believe it is incredibly fair, appropriate and even necessary for others, like me, to ask these candidates (and for them to answer) how they will represent all of their constituents if they are elected.
Ron is most certainly right of me (I'm an ardent non-partisan independent). But he isn't "right enough" for others. That's totally fair. It is quite clear that it is his independence that some view as out of line with a hyperpartisan ideology. And those folks find it incredibly offensive. Again, totally fair.
His opponent, Debbie has staked her entire campaign on being MORE partisan than her opponent. She even invokes the Tea Party, which is also differently defined by many but is widely regarded as far right on the ideological spectrum.
I think its fair to ask how she reconciles her own narrow approach with her ultimate obligation to represent all if elected.
PAUL C.
12:46 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
GREAT Scott! Congrats and do me a favor and look at something besides his campaign literature and do the research I and others have done. I am not a part-time activist Scott. I care thats why I am backing Debbie Boyle. I know the Com-Eds of the state aren't running her! Dream Act votes, affliations with TEAMSTERS and tax increase are "serious issues" for me and I could care less about what I'll gain personally. As a concerned citizen, Debbie who has represented my interests and my childrens interests as the VP of the District 99 School Board very well is my choice to represent me in Springfield. She was elected by the citizens of 6 towns that feed into the school district. The great schools we have speak for her and the boards hard work! She knows how to work as a team (entire team- not just 4) to get results. We have great schools and nobody will argue that point.
Scott C.
12:49 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Paul, you continue to drone on with a one note talking point while failing to answer anything close to my question.
You only further prove my point. Come on, man, I'm all ears.
Debbie, can you address my question?
Seriously...can a single Boyle supporter actually answer my question?
Lee
12:53 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
The Lisle Township Republican Organization is not supporting Debbie Boyle, does that make her any less of a "Republican"?
Dan Slayden
1:41 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
I am not sure of the answer to this. Lee- did the LTRO support anyone in this race? Do they endorse candidates? If so, please send me a link to their endorsements.
I tried to use the links above to see who the Dupage conservatives were and see an endorsement from the Illinis Chamber Pac but, your links do not send me to any endorsements.
D.G.Caribou
1:48 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Dan,
Very well done, articulate and respectful.
Thanks
Kent Frederick
2:31 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Lee,
Clearly, the answer is no. But, I learned a long time ago that if a candidate's own township organization won't endorse him or her, then you need to find out why. We know that Ron Sandack and Brian Krajewski don't particularly care for each other. Yet, I've seen GOP township organization often endorse a candidate other than the one that the township committeeman is supporting.
Did Ron even seek the support of the DG Township Republicans?
Lee
2:52 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Hi Kent - Yes he did... It was a staged event by Brian Krajewski and Ron obviously knew he would not get their endorsement but went anyway out of respect to the voters. Contrast that to Debbie Boyle who only shows for scripted events and you can see what political courage is all about.
Greg Abbott
11:40 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Kent,
As a member of DGTRO, I can attest that Krajewski and others in leadership have filled the committemen ranks with friends and those friendly to them. It is more a private club than a vibrant republican organization. Not surprising when 3 of the 4 people in leadership make a combined $250,000.00 per year in elective office.
It is not a coincidence that the DGTRO just changed their by-laws this past year to allow for endorsements, which they have never done before, and that the 2 endorsements went to Krajewski and Boyle. The change to allow endorsements was a tool to help Krajewski in a contested primary and to use against Sandack due to personal grudges of those he continually beats in elections.
The fact that the leadership want total control over the DGTRO membership is found in the fact that this year they took the extraordinary step of challenging the petitions of about a dozen people running for COMMITTEEPERSONS. What good organization doesn't encourage new blood?
Don P.
12:23 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
All, I am one of the candidates running for the DG Township Committeeman that Greg referenced. Since filling my nominations papers I have had my signatures challenged, unsuccessfully by a member of the DGTRO. When he was unsuccessful, he hauled the members of the Election Commission and me into Circuit Court. I spent a sizable amount of money to defend my candidacy. Again unsuccessful in removing me from the ballot, he filed in the Illinois Appellate Court to bar me from participating in the contest. On March 3rd the Appellate Court affirmed that my nominating papers were appropriate. http://www.state.il.us/court/R23_Orders/AppellateCourt/2012/2ndDistrict/2120163_R23.pdf
The root of his allegation is that while I have Republican signatures on my nominating petition, I also had Democratic signatures. I do not deny this accusation. I personally witnessed every one of the twenty signatures (maximum permitted) on my nominating papers. These signatures were those of my family, friends, neighbors and even a local pastor. I did not ask how they previously voted and only asked for their support of my candidacy and although I acknowledge that my wife is more aligned with the Democratic party, I still love her very much :-). (she signed my petition)
I too am troubled by the decline in candidates running for the position and was shocked to discover the number of appointments. I look forward to my first DGTRO meeting.
D.G.Caribou
1:32 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
I am new submitter to DG Patch, but a long time resident of Du Page County.
Let me offer several tips to lead to a more civilized and intellectual dialogue.
1. Pretend you are writing for an audience that has not made up their mind for a candidate.
2. Leave a COMMENT if you want to comment on the original post.
3. Use the REPLY button to reply to the comment you read.
4. If there is a question asked of you, it is a civil courtesy to hit the REPLY BUTTON and answer the question.
5. Refer to people by their name, preferably with a Mr., Mrs., Ms. or Title in front of their name. No name calling.
6. If you are referencing a vote, an incident, activity or a fact, spell it out. It is incumbent on you to enlighten us all with your wisdom. Back up your fact with a link to the government organization or news agency.
7. Do not insult the readers by pointing us to a biased website. The only exception is a link to the candidates own website (by definition a candidates web site is biased) to identify or clarify a statement or a position.
8. If you are going to reference a news story, post the link to that story so we can all keep up.
9. Stick to the facts. “A friend of mine told me about a soccer game that his sister was at…”, type of references are rumors, not facts.
10. Parents are a reflection of their children and candidates are a reflection of their followers. The better you look on your postings the better your candidate looks.
Lee
1:34 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Great suggestions...
J D McNugent
12:14 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
moral high ground...Not happening. Nice post but misguided at best. The internet is the wild west baby and we like it that way.
Greg Abbott
2:05 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
If Debbie Boyle is such a great Republican and supporter of the Downers Grove Township Republican Party, how come she never ran to be a committeeperson until this year? Records show that her precinct had no one run for committeeperson in 2008 or 2010. Also, I have been a member of the DGTRO since 2004. I never saw her at a meeting until shortly before her school board election a few years ago and then she stopped coming right after the election. I was at the meeting in March of 2010 when she stood up and spoke of how she "walked for Brian" (not for Kirk Dillard, not for the party, but for "Brian") in his county board race and how that was the first time she had ever walked a precinct and now had a newfound respect for the work of committeepersons. So please excuse me if I am a little skeptical of her "I'm the real Republican" act.
Lee
2:31 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Hi Greg A.
Who's Brian?
Greg Abbott
5:16 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
The "brian" she referred to was brian krajewski, head of the Dgtro.
Doug Grier
3:16 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Debbie - specifically what are the "job killing" regulations you wish to repeal?
Lee
12:57 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Hi Greg A...
3 out of the 4 elected officials supporting Debbie Boyle make over $250k as elected officials? Wow. What organizations are they affiliated with?
To hear the DGTRO is a private club and that they changed their by-laws THIS year to support Brian Krajewski and Debbie Boyle is scandalous and corrupt at best.
Jeffrey Crane and Dan F., did you know this? Where’s the outrage?
Tom Cawthorne
3:37 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
I have had my issues on how the DGTRO has been ran since 2009. Ms. Boyle, I am offended by your statements. My uncle was the Republican Leader of the Michigan house in the 70's. I have had Republican blood in my veins all of my life. However, just because I disagree with how the leaders of our local party have run their operation, does that make me some sort of anti-Republican? In 2009, the DGTRO put up the illustrious Jim Norris to run in the non-partisan Downers Grove village council election. Although there were other Republicans on the ballot, my committeeman sent out sample ballots to every neighbor with only Jim Norris' name checked off (despite the vote for 3). Jim Norris even put a "story" in the TribLocal where he actually uses his grandson against Bob Barnett's daughter who shared the same pre-school class together. Jim touted himself as "the only true conservative" in the race. Does that phrase ring a bell? Then came the 2011 DG village council election. This time the DGTRO endorses only 2 candidates (once again in a choose 3). Although one of their candidates was actually qualified to serve, both candidates ran on the hot button topic of restoring Meals on Wheels. A government funded social program. Not quite following Tea Party philosophy, is it? It has become apparent that the DGTRO is not pro-Republican, but rather Krajewski being anti-Sandack. If you want to bring local Republicans together, then maybe ask Krajewski to step down.
Francis Ewan Urquhart
4:43 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Actually, Thomas old chap, local Republicans are united. Over 75% of their local representatives voted to endorse Mrs. Boyle and the much hated Brian Krajewski seems to remain popular with the Republican rank and file. It is Sandack continually going argy-bargy with the DGTRO that hands such a huge gift to Michael Madigan. Maybe Sandack and Madigan have cut an inside deal with each other, or so the actress said to the bishop.
Tom Cawthorne
5:54 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Urquhart
Your response is as weak as your fake name. 75% of mostly Krajewski appointed committeemen. Becoming a committeeman is one way for someone who wants to become more involved in politics to get in on the ground floor. If you have any sort of future desire to run for a political office, the start is to become a committeeman. If you want the support of the "organization" in the future, then you play nice and go along. If you don't, then you will be labeled a "bad Republican" and will never ever receive any type of support.
Don Jankowski
6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Francis
You are fictional, according to all sources. I am not (I am the source). I actually am beginning to think that you are concerned about the leadership of the DGTRO. That is less than a stellar organization. How much does DG Township pay for that for your committee-persons right now? Give me a rough estimate. I am real. You are not.
Don Jankowski
6:37 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sorry about the typo -- I am trying to figure out how many DG Township employees are getting paid by us (and me) and who are committee-persons. Wages, retirement and healthcare. Transparency will help here. I think that is part of this fictional character. Transparency.
J D McNugent
12:19 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Same way the council is pro Sandack. It all is stupid if you ask me.
PAUL C.
6:09 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Oh wo oh oh....The Heat is On! We are ignoring you Thomas as we enjoy our Dupage Tea Party endorsement. Ron isn't endorsed by the DGTRO or the Dupage Tea Party....The Heat is On!
Tom Cawthorne
7:52 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Are you shocked that the Tea Party folks endorsed Debbie? Who are the Tea Partiers? I know three of them; Boltz, Krajewski and Thoman. If this endorsement had any credence or value, then they would have at least allowed Ron to speak. He was there. In fact, I'm assuming it was Thoman videoing Debbie's pre-written speech, where the video pans over toward Sandack. It's on Deb's website. That video only enforces my belief that the Boyle campaign is more of an anti Ron platform. That same speech was condensed and sent out in an e-mail blast at least a week later. If the heat is on, it is on the DGTRO established elite.
UoCDoc
6:09 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The Illinois State Medical Society and Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing Association just endorsed Ron Sandack!
Even Debbie's own professional organizations can't back her!
The Heat is On!
PAUL C.
8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Thomas, You should be watching the council meeting like I am. Your 4 friends aren't smiling as the residents speak of their power move in honor of their leader. Residents are not happen....the heat is on!
PAUL C.
8:04 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
happen should be happy!
Don Jankowski
11:22 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Paul
Can you answer Mr Cawthorne's questions? I am shocked that a Tea Party organization purporting to defend our county's constitution would not allow a Republican State Senator the opportunity to speak at their event after extending the invitation to do so. And why didn't Messer's Krajewski, Thoman or Boltz stand up and object to the denial of a constitutional right for a Republican candidate for office? Seems like a flaw
DGTRO seems to have many entrenched/BK approved committee-people who endorsed Mrs Boyle and "earn" salaries, benefits and retirement from government. Time to shine a bright light on what these committee people get and what they do. If Mrs Boyle is a reformer, how can she accept an endorsement from an antiquated level of government with the same issues to which she claims to object.
The DG township assessor is a part of this endorsing organization and overassessed properties by more than 12% in 2011 reassessment (if you should have pd $4000, you pay $4480) This entrenched assessor does not understand fair market value and is one of the persons endorsing Mrs Boyle, drawing a salary and getting great health and retirement benefits for "public service." Why is this even an elected office? Professionals would get the answer right.
Finally, I would kindly ask that the man behind the DGTRO/so-called conservative curtain step out of the shadows. You are up for election. Everyone, please take great care in voting for County offices. But please vote!
Francis Ewan Urquhart
4:26 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Thanks, Don, for making it clear that Sandack is running more against the local Republican community than he is running against the Democrat machine in Springfield.
Lee
10:44 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Not sure why that's a shock Francis as Ron Sandack does have a primary challenger put up by a small, local Republican organization to run against him. The local community of Republicans greatly respect him as you'll see on Mar. 20th.
Then on to fighting the Democratic machine in Springfield.
PAUL C.
5:52 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Don,
I'll tell you the things that I and many others in this District 81 are shocked about! And I know the District goes beyond the boundaries of Ogden to the tracks and Stonewall to Main St.where the invasion of the body snatchers has occured. Not only bodies but unfortunately minds. It sounds funny but it really is tragic that so many people follow the idealogy without doing the research. The He's a nice guy and we belong to the same school, church, sports team etc approach to choosing whom I will vote for isn't my and hopefully many other "free" thinkers in this district. Nobody has twisted my arm and has told me whom I need to vote for. No pressure by others in my neighborhood to put up a sign and swear my allegiance to the "FIVE TO REVIVE CAMPAIGN". We even recieved the cute little Women for Sandack mailer with 80 percent of the names on it living in that same area that I described. Slightly, perputrated to broadcast that women are for Ron. Only a moron couldn't see through that mailer. You don't need to pin me to a wall Don! I forgot more than you know about the political game in this town. The BLOCK government council and their behavior last night was a joke and not a funny one. Apathy and sweep it under the rug mentality abounds! Real Transparency Bob! Don't preach to me about explaining! Your candidate has a laundry list now of things and events which I will not rehash to explain. March 20th is approaching fast and the list is spreading.
Scott Theisen
3:06 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
21 times.
That's my quick count of how many times Debbie Boyle typed the word "Republican".
She might as well have just used it 210 times, and signed off to ask for your vote. In my humble opinion, a sign of a lazy thinker and a party-puppet, whose only cover is a thin shell. Style, not substance.
The time to blindly follow any tired, obstinate group whose only flag is "anti-the-other-party"...is over. Any GOP or Democrat with blinders on (usually over 50) better wake up to the new Century. Big change is on its way, with you or without you.
This nation used to be filled with critical-thinkers, who carefully considered specific issues and direct solutions. If you want that...you want Ron Sandack.
Lee
10:38 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Well said Scott. Well said.
Tom Cawthorne
1:35 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Scott Theisen, VERY well said. Always a breath of fresh air in a fog of craziness.
Jeffrey Crane
5:36 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
We would all like "Big Change", I believe that is what I am fighting for. I do not believe that is what you are fighting for, but it always makes for a nice speech. If that were the case, then why is Mr. Sandack in with the political establishment in Springfield, accepting donations from those that wish to influence legislation, voting liberal agendas, making deals with other politicians and carousing with the Teamsters (very liberal). That does not at all suggest a changing enviRONment. Seriously, explain this CHANGE that you contend is on the way. I do not see how that is possible when he is now in the pockets of these groups. They are going to expect a return on their investment. How am I wRONg here (sorry, his name seems to fit in descriptive words)? :) The air you are breathing is polluted and the fog is blinding. I agree, it is craziness. Have a good day all.
Scott Theisen
10:55 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Jeffrey, I think your personal feelings towards Ron are clouding your judgement. "Accepting donations from those that want to influence legislation?" Who doesn't want to influence legislation one way or another, whether it is an individual or a business, or a Super-PAC?
But tying yourself to a group, and digging your heels in that you will follow them no matter what is stupid and juvenile. I believe that Debbie Boyle will always walk the Party-Line. Ron Sandack doesn't.
The "Big Change" I'm talking about? A secular shift in thinking in this country is on the way. It is a shift towards individual responsibility, local community, locally-made, and freedom. Gen Y, the biggest demographic, is angry that the Boomers spent so much, and left so little. They have a huge burden on their shoulders, that they didn't ask for, and don't want to support.
Lee
1:10 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Ron demonstrates "Big Change" by:
-Not personally taking a generous government pension or government health care. Others have followed since he led on this. Makes him unpopular with both parties.
-Calling for term limits and sponsoring a bill. Makes him unpopular with both parties.
-Sponsoring the bill to get rid of "scholarships" as give a ways by law makers. Makes him unpopular with both parties.
-Calling for the end of pensions for law makers calling it "part time work". Makes him unpopular with both parties.
These are "Big Change" items Jeffery and it's too bad your personal feelings are blinding you to this. They are all BOLD and conservative and you should applaud his leadership as these would not even be discussed in Springfield if Senator Sandack hadn't been appointed.
UoCDoc
7:41 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
HUGE ENDORSEMENT for Senator Sandack today by the Chicago Tribune.
Notables:
"Few public officials walk the walk like Republican Sen. Ron Sandack"
"He gets high marks for his work ethic"
"he's famous for actually reading the bills"
"he's not afraid to take the heat for an unpopular vote"
"He's endorsed over Deborah Boyle, a registered nurse"
Congratulation Ron!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-house3-20120309,0,4118500.story
PAUL C.
6:03 pm on Friday, March 9, 2012
PAUL C.
5:58 pm on Friday, March 9, 2012
Wow! So much for Ron taking the high road! Just got my mail and Rino Teamster Ron has really unleashed a sack of more propaganda! I guess the Five to Revive wasn't working on enough voters outside the neighborhood. Real class act Ron for an appointed senator who is supposed to be the FAVORITE. Ron must really be worried that he ordered the unleashing of this barrage that I've been predicting 10 days out. Candidates make desperate claims when they are worried. This mailer looks like Lee and Thomas designed it. Definitely not Don's design or even Uofcdoc's style! I enjoyed it. Ron likes to put that FACE of his everywhere. Even befor the Streaming Ron Patch Ads came along we had to see his Senate reports that he were written for him. The Heat is On! The next 10 days should be interesting. I found this mailer hilarious but couldn't find anything about his YES votr for the DREAM ACT. I guess that isn't part of this comedy. I think most of the voters don't find it too funny that ILLINOIS is only 1of 11 states in the USA with a version of the Dream Act. Independent Ron is...the other 39 states don't know as much as him!
PAUL C.
6:15 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
UoCdoc,
Throw a party and dress up as a doctor. Maybe Don or Lee could dress as a Nurse. Another couple of special interest groups wanting favors join the list. How much late dough did they throw in. Capt C has to get this win. Wouldn't want to upset the plan. Really, it's not as giant as you think. Teamster Ron is the talk of the District. Did you like the mailers?
UoCDoc
6:24 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Paul, I don't need to dress up for this one. I'm in scrubs right now. You can call them special interest or whatever you like but when a candidate can't even get her own professional associations to support her you have to wonder.
Personally, I found Debbie's attack mailer to be based on fantasy not fact. You can call him "Teamster Ron" all you like. If you are comfortable being a stereotypical person then why stop there? Perhaps that's why you keep harping about the "Dream Act"? Are you uncomfortable around Latinos?
I downloaded a new song from iTunes today and am listening to it while I type.
"...the heat is on, the heat is on, oh it's on the street....."
Jeffrey Crane
6:29 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
"The "Big Change" I'm talking about? A secular shift in thinking in this country is on the way. It is a shift towards individual responsibility, local community, locally-made, and freedom."
Scott, now that would be a breath of fresh air. Not sure though where you get his idea from. On the contrary, I see the shift toward less responsibility, more social programs and much less freedom. Where the heck are you living?
Scott Theisen
11:19 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Talk about a delayed response. Proof Jeffrey, that you are behind the times. Not a visionary. Pick up any article recently on Millenials. Blowback on the superstate is coming soon.
Scott Theisen
11:37 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Boomers vs Millenials. This will be the blowback generation against the misnamed "greatest" generation. They were the greatest at squandering wealth, resources, political capital, and the good reputation of this Nation. Read Jeffrey, instead of following the ambitions of Mrs Boyle.
http://m.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/12/boomers-vs-millennials-the-fight-of-a-generation-or-two/250018/
http://www.libertariantoday.com/2011/11/chutzpah-of-narcissism-selfish-silent.html?m=1
PAUL C.
8:47 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
www.elections.il.gov PLUG IN RON SANDACK AND SEE HOW MUCH $$$$$$$ HE NEEDS FROM SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, PAC's & LOBBYISTS. RON FOR ILLINOIS.....WHAT A JOKE!
UoCDoc
8:53 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
Fresh off the presses at the Illinois Review:
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2012/03/deb-boyle-moon-made-of-green-cheese-sandack-a-teamster.html
Here are a few quotes from the link below:
"Ron Sandack is an attorney. Deb: That's a-t-t-o-r-n-e-y. As an -- all together now -- attorney, Ron represents clients. That's c-l-i-e-n-t-s."
"It is important that you got this wrong, because it shows a significant understanding deficit. Not only is Ron not a Teamster, he is on such a panel specifically for his non-Teamster view.
Deb, this means you kind of got this 180 degrees wrong. "
"So, Deb Boyle, on this St Patrick's day eve I have the sad duty to report that, in nursing terms, your assessment skills need a refresher. The patient walked in, you took one look, and you called him a Teamster, when in fact he is an attorney representing job creators."
PAUL C.
9:28 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
http://www.dggab.com/images/forumo/teamsters.pdf
PAUL C.
4:18 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
http://www.electboyle.com/2012/03/18/just-the-facts/
I think you'll enjoy this little article boys! We are tweeting, emailing, FBooking and texting it all over the district. Is Ron's face getting red?
UoCDoc
5:08 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
OK Morons,
Since you can't seem to figure out even a simple legal document, permit me to help you. (I know I will be accused of being Ron again for talking about a legal document). I don't care any more.
You document shows Ron Sandack and three other Board members as a Plaintiff in those cases.
He was a private pension fund Trustee / Board member in those cases.
The Counsel for the Boards are the Plaintiffs in these suits. Under law are required to list all board members. (basic business knowledge)
The pension board is made up of management trustees like Ron and the others listed)
The pension board is also made up of union trustees, in this case the Teamsters.
When a company stops paying the benefits it owes, the Board's counsel brings a collection case. Hence the documents you people keep pointing at. This happens in nearly every corporate bankruptcy case.
You should at the least, feel embarrassed by this gaff. Any 1st year law student can confirm the information I have stated by simply examining the document you have.
Please, don't take my word for it. Take your document to an attorney and ask him or her to describe the filing to you.
But we all know that you won't do that! You will just continue to pretend that it show's Ron in bed with the IBT. Even after you not know it to be incorrect. At a minimum it shows that you are very dishonest.
What does that say about your candidate's values?
PAUL C.
7:13 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Here's a new one everyone! Penn National is a racing/casino organization in Penn.
Well, at least it's not from Springfield or Chicago.
Penn National Gaming, Inc.
825 Berkshire Blvd
Wyomissing Professional Center
Wyomissing, PA 19610 $2,500.00
3/17/2012 Individual Contribution
Citizens to Elect Ron Sandack
PAUL C.
9:37 am on Monday, March 19, 2012
http://www.dggab.com/images/forumo/teamsters.pdf
Here's a fact that Ronnie boy "forgot" to tell the voters about back in March of 2007. It was real TRANSPARENT", He didn't want us all to know the Teamsters were supporting him. It wouldn't have been the way to start the Era of Time for Change.
UoCDoc
10:28 am on Monday, March 19, 2012
Paul, again lying is wrong. Just because you didn't see the endorsement letter doesn't mean there was a grand "conspiracy". But since you brought up endorsements, here are just a few of Ron Sandacks:
Illinois Medical Society
Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing Association
National Association of Social Workers of Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Daily Herald
National Rifle Association
Illinois State Rifle Association
Naperville Chamber of Commerce
All of the Mayors from the 81st District (except one who refused to endorse anyone)
Senator Christine Radogno
Senator Kirk Dillard
Rep. Michael Connelly
Hundreds more at: http://www.ron4illinois.com/support.html
PAUL C.
10:26 am on Monday, March 19, 2012
http://www.dggab.com/content.php?503-MONEY-COUNTS-How-Dollars-Dominate-Illinois-Politics-and-What-We-Can-Do-About-I
* A must-read for everyone and Jeff Crane didn't write it. It's all about Ron and his campaign styl