We have a bit of catching up to do after a few days away from politics, so here goes:
Kirk v. Alexi: The latest Rasmussen poll has Congressman Mark Kirk up over State Treasurer Alexi Giannnoulias by 46% to 38%. This poll was taken on April 28th and is the first significant poll, I believe, taken in this race after the takeover of the Giannoulias' family's Broadway Bank on April 23rd. It probably didn't register any effect on the President's 'hug' to Alexi, given the same day, so we'll have to wait to the next poll to really see if Kirk's increasing lead is part of the overall trend.
Leaving aside the implications for Dems in general if Alexi loses Obama's old Senate seat to a Republican, Senator Dick Durbin, who chairs Alexi's campaign, may face difficulties in his own potential bid for leader of the Senate if Harry Reid loses his election, says CQPolitics. In fact, CQ appears to have almost written Alexi off already, as one line in its latest article says: "In reality, Durbin might be powerless to save Giannoulias, a banker by trade who was tarred with the hint of scandal even before his family’s Broadway Bank went under last month." Ow.
Joe Walsh: Life's Been Good? Not Lately: We wanted to like Joe Walsh as the GOP nominee to attempt to dethrone Dem Melissa Bean in the 8th Congressional District, but he's making it rather difficult. The latest in a series of issues that are plaguing Walsh is the defection of staffers in his newly-opened Grayslake office, reports the Daily Herald this morning. Fox News also covered the debacle in which police were called. Ugh. Dealing with stuff like this is one reason I gave up my position in party leadership.
Hamilton Chang Fundraiser (HD 17): State Representative Beth Coulson and others will host a casual fundraiser for 17th District State Rep GOP nominee Hamilton Chang at Hackney’s on Lake, 1514 E. Lake Ave, Glenview, IL, on Wednesday, May 12th, from 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Call 847-261-HD17 (4317) for more information, or e-mail the campaign at campaign@changforchange.com Requested donation is $50.
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Saw Dold at the Solidarity Walk with Israel in Buffalo Grove this weekend. Was hanging out with Sid Mathias and a kinduva a goofy-looking staffer. Looks like Dold is making a big play for the pro-Israel vote- smart move.
Hey, Anon 10:46, I was at the Buffalo Grove Walk for Israel, actually spoke with Bob Dold's staffer who is one very nice young man, very bright, and with a lot on the ball. David, the staffer, told me that Dold and some well known community leaders are going to Israel for a week later this month. Bob will be spending time not with a tour guide over a week-end, but with some of Israel's top leaders. Yes, Anon, it is a smart move since Bob Dold is a strong pro-Israel advocate. Too bad you didn't talk to David because I'm pretty sure you would not have made such a nasty remark.
Folks...Bob Dold will be the next Congressman in the 10th. He is absolutely the right candidate to serve in Washington representing our best interests. Make no mistake about it...Bob, his family, their company, and his supporters will pour every resource into this race on our behalf. I see a longer bus tour...I see Bob using every waking minute for some productive action to further his message and campaign...I see them doing additional due diligence on their opponent and will let the voters know ALL about Dan Seals...
The political climate clearly favors Bob. He is reaching out SINCERELY to Jewish and Veteran groups. Bob had Cantor...will Dan bring in Lieberman? Dan Seals will wake up November 3rd and not realize what hit him.
It was the right-cross knockout punch...delivered by Republican...and frankly just a good & decent person...Bob Dold.
Count on it...
Anon 10:50, you are classless. I posted the comment, not the Dold staffer. Shame on you. You Ellen lovers sure do carry the same message but I wish that TA wasn't as generous in giving you space to make such rude and inaccurate posts. You revealed your true colors with your stupid comments.
Anon, 10:50, I don't know Dold at all, but am a bit familiar with his background and have heard him speak a couple of times.
He doesn't seem to be a "small town wannabe" based on his experience.
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