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Re: Question of the day

anon — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:00:03 -0000

miller will win

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101st District Rational Observ — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:46:51 -0000

The above comments regarding the 101st 2006 House race are either from a chorus singing off the IHRO songsheet or from a lone "Join Cross" blogger who been told to log in as often as he can to type the same old Republich Machine rant against Democrat Bob Flider.

If any candidate is a puppet, it is the candidate for vice-representative of the 87th District, Dick Cain, who cannot hold a news conference without his Pupper Master Bill Mitchell. (Or is Bill Mitchell running for state representative of the 101st Distrint in addition to the 87th?) Either way, Cain cannot be viewed as serious candidate.

Any keen observer will come to the conclusion that the Illinois Republican Machine, especially the IHRO, is not so much pro Cain as anti-Democrat. Even Cain himself is not so much a pro-Cain proponent as a "Me,too" Republican.

The rational voters of the 101st will see through the Republican Machine's odious smoke and fog and will vote for Rep. Flider, a serious candidate and able legislator. FLIDER 65%, Cain 35%

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flider is a puppet — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:31:31 -0000

John Dunn was a true downstate representative unlike Flider who is controlled by Madigan.

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NW burbs — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:29:50 -0000

Establishment Republican, which Matt Murphy will win, the pre-primary ultra-conservative Matt Murphy or the post-primary "Who Me?" Matt Murphy?

I think you've got another thing coming if you think there'll be a 20-point spread and a Murphy cakewalk.

Fireman Pete Gutzmer -- with his pro-security, pro-sportsman, pro-business, pro-fiscal responsibility and pro-common sense approach -- is far more in tune with moderate Republicans than Matt "I was an extremist conservative til I won the primary, now I hide that" Murphy.

The people who vote know who, and what, Murphy is.

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Roy Slade — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:06:09 -0000

My legislative candidates are upopposed- as usual. However, the interesting race is the Granburg- John Cavaletto state rep seat (where my parents live). Granburg is in the race of his career- and is actually down in the district. Supposenly, he has Madigan staffers by the dozen here working for him- but the mood of the district has turned against him. He has always done well with educators and state workers (the districts largest employer is the state)- and both groups are solidly against him.

He is fortunate that six years ago, Madigan redistricted Sen Watson out of the area- because much to Kurts displeasure- Sen Watson is still "the guy". In fact, the Senator had a fundraiser in Carlyle (not in his district, but in Kurts district)- and he had more people and raised more money than Kurt did at his fundraiser a month earlier. It just pisses Rep Granburg off when that happens!

The other "difference" is that John Cavelleto actually is qualified- he is NOT a lawyer, is a former high school basketball coach and educator- and has raised his family on the east side of the district. It will be close- and will depend on turnout. The other fun issue will be if Kurt brings in ROD to campaign for him. The only person in more trouble in this district than Kurt- is ROD! I imagine we will get direct mail pieces with pictures of Kurt and Rod- arm and arm. Lol. Gotta love it.

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Rattlehead — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:01:58 -0000

Nice to see so many HGOP hacks on the board today regurgitating their candidates' talking points.

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The Fireman — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:53:20 -0000

Sam Cahnman wins because of the open primary. A brilliant move on his part.

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Arthur Andersen — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:32:11 -0000

BLue, don't bet your paycheck on Frerichs. He's got more issues than a year's subscription to Cap Fax. Whatever he pulls out of Vermilion he loses in Champaign, thanks to his strange, to be polite, tenure in County office. He also lost a couple union endorsements.

Anti-Dem sentiment is running very high over there thanks to Rod, pension cuts and U of I being funded at about 1978 levels (ok I'm exaggerating.) No way Naomi wins big, if at all.
Third parties in 52nd tend to take Dem votes-don't see that this will be any different. Expect low campus turnout-no Pres or Obama on the ballot to bring them out. County party infighting also a problem. Repubs too disorganized to capitalize upon it and take back county board but could affect downballot races.

Agree with other posters that Flip Flop Flider is toast.

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True Blue — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:13:55 -0000

Mike Frerichs will win in the 52nd, despite Gordy's prediction to the contrary. Gordy works for Mike's opponent (a fact he usually discloses), so I certainly can forgive his bias. Unions are strongly backing Frerichs, which will help him in Danville, Myers' supposed base.

Naomi Jakobsson will win big, but probably with less than the 64% she got two years ago.

Third party candidates will be on the ballot in both of these races, which could make for interesting campaign moments. The Socialist Equality Party candidate running for the Senate seat wants to end the Iraq War and "nationalize" key industries in the state. The Green Party candidate running for State Rep. will probably get over 5% in November, making them an established party in the 103rd for 2008.

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2nd City Boy — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:54:01 -0000

42nd Senate, 83rd & 84th House

Holmes 48%
Wintermute 52%

LaVia 51%
Mitchell 49%

Cross 100%

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(618) Democrat — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:43:29 -0000

In the 108th, Iraq war veteran Brandt Patterson beats Reis, 52% to 48%.

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Flider is disappointment — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:34:40 -0000

Bob Flider has been a disappointment to all the teachers downstate selling out their pensions for the Chicago teachers, shame on you.

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Cain is the word — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:29:52 -0000

Dick Cain is a winner defeating Flider who has sold his soul for the company line.

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101 — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:22:11 -0000

Flider is only a representative because of political deal with one of Madigan's downstate puppets. He has sold out to Chicago to become a state rep. Something he could not obtain as a republican power company lobbyist. Cain will win with the Governor dragging flider down.
Who will Flider lobby for next?

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tough guy — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:10:38 -0000

Senator Deanna Demuzio 60%(maybe more), Jeff Ritchie 40%(maybe less). She'll coast to election to fill her husband's seat. Ritchie is not a bad guy, but has not done much as a Taylorville alderman. Plus he works for management at a utility company. I'd be curious to hear where he stands on the current utility flap!

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Dawg — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:35:04 -0000

Rep. Mitchell wins hands down in the 87th! 100% of the vote! works hard for the people of his district
I will be voting for him!

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St.T Dem — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:26:29 -0000

Good assesment annon however there is more money being spent by the Repub's in this election, I am also concerned that Flider has become so tainted with his connection with Blagovich and I think Blagovich will be indicted before the election.
Look at all the signs that has both Blago and Flider together...I will hurt him downstate!

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todd — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:59:47 -0000

Eric Wallace wins in senate 19, beats a do nothing rubberstamp, tax and spend Dem.

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annon. — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:27:44 -0000

Cain close on the 101st ...but NO cigar. Sorry !!! Flider wins but very close...closer the the England race of 04' & by less than 2000 votes. In the clutch Flider can outspend Cain 10 to 1. Anyone remember 04' & the 3/4 MILLION he spent to defeat England..it will happen again. That all came in the last 30 days. Despite his "lack-luster" record ...he isn't that joined at the hip as some would hope. He's paid a little closer attention to the ball this time. The last time would have taken him off the radar if the House GOP had woke up & at least tried !! England darn near beat him ...just got outspent when he needed it most. Predicition Flider 52%, Cain 48%.

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Establishment Republican — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:06:24 -0000

Matt Murphy wins open State Senate seat by about a 60-40 margin.

(By the way, his Democrat opponent has conducted a push-poll. I was one of the people who was selected to receive the call two weeks ago.)

And Republican incumbent Sid Mathias, after a challenging primary, wins the general election around 75-25. Things might have been more entertaining at least had atheist gadfly Rob Sherman received the Democrat nomination in this district.

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Democrat — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:52:17 -0000

Peoria had a Democrat that wanted to run in the 73rd District but they would not back him. They said he didn't have a chance to beat Rep. Leitch because he didn't have name recognition and it is mostly a Republican District.He may not of been a good Candidate but any candidate is better than none.

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ElaObserver — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:38:01 -0000

Amanda Howland -- Rep/51 -- is smart, energetic, temperate and the Democratic challenger. Everything her opponent is not. But since her district is in Lake County, I'm betting Howland loses by 3.

In many respects it's looking to be a repeat of Rep/62 from 2004. Another missed opportunity for the Democrats.

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Niles Township — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:43:34 -0000

This quesiton is only about six months late. Since when do general elections for state legislative races really matter. There so few truly competitive districts left. These races were really decided back during the primaries. Gerrymeandering wins the day.

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Frank — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:30:27 -0000

My guess is that my State Rep (John Bradley) will win... 95%. Also, I wish Gary Forby was up this election... I'd love to vote against him.

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Eat'n Crow Dem — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:48:46 -0000

Thought we had a handle on the State! That was until The "Bag o chips" debacle....and who is riding his shirtail--Rep. Bob Flider-- My Rep. who I thought was smart enough to stay away from the Blago hypocrisy has bought into it and become connected at the hip....and he will go down with Blago also.....unable to answer a question and being a closet Republican might do him in from his base! But He does have the money, what did it cost per vote last election....$1000.00?
Not looking good for Bob---my guess 52-48----CAIN