Posts Tagged as ‘McCain’

October 10, 2008

Oct. 10: Fitzgerald blasts Obama, Jones slices the pie, Durbin blames Dems….

Who does U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin blame for the mess that is Illinois politics. His own party, the Democrats. He said it’s embarrassing, and the state is losing out on a lot of money. Read more at the SJ-R.
The former U.S. Senator who held Barack Obama’s seat says Obama hasn’t done what he promised [...]

September 24, 2008

September 24th: Obama to continue on, Richard Daley strikes back, Meeks wants Wrigley protest…

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama says it’s important to go ahead with plans for a debate Friday with U.S. Sen. John McCain, despite McCain’s request to delay the debate to focus on the economy. Obama said it’s more important that ever to “present ourselves to the American people.” The Swamp has more. 
State Sen. James Meeks is [...]

September 22, 2008

McCain ties Obama to Chicago politicians.

Here’s the latest Sen. Johen McCain attack ad, tying Sen. Barack Obama to several people such as Tony Rezko and Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

August 27, 2008

Around the state on August 27th

The State Journal-Register ran a story investigating why more water wasn’t available when U.S. Sen. Barack Obama made a trip to Springfield on Saturday. The report couldn’t identify the responsible party for the lack of hydration, but noted about 150 people had to be treated for illnesses caused by the scorching temperatures.
The Chicago Tribune said [...]