A Rainy Day Can't Keep the Republican Faithful Away at the RALC Picnic

While the skies looked threatening, and off-and-on rain ruled most of the afternoon, the Republican Assembly of Lake County still had a great turnout for its annual summer picnic.  I give most of the credit to Doreen True, wife of RALC founder Ray True, for organizing a great event, though in truth many folks always pitch in to make it a great event.  While a few heavy GOP hitters were down in Tampa (so much for going to Florida to escape the rain in Chicago) such as State Senator Dan Duffy, and State Representatives Sid Mathias and Ed Sullivan, many other elected officials and candidates, and many enthusiastic grass-roots Republicans braved the rain to savor brats and political discussion.

A few notables such as Keith Brin, Candidate for Circuit Court Clerk, escaped my trusty Blackberry's picture function, but here's the pix I was able to snag::

Above is Recorder of Deeds Candidate Bob Bednar.  His goal is to be a fiscal watchdog and wants to explore increasing the efficiency (and perhaps even the necessity) for the Office of Recorder of Deeds.

Lake County Chairman Bob Cook, now in his second term, fires up the crowd. 

As usual, there was plenty of good food to go around. 

Judge Daniel Shanes got a big hand; Dan is running for Circuit Judge in the 3rd Judicial Subcircuit (some or all of Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, and a few other areas).

David McSweeny is running for State Rep in the 52nd Legislative District (Mark Beaubein's old district). 

Don Castella is taking on Terry Link in the 30th Senate District. 

Michael Carbone is running for County Board, 16th District. 

Here's Judge Dan Shanes and County Board Chairman David Stolman of Buffalo Grove enjoying the picnic. 

Steve Newton is the most qualified candidate for Lake County Coroner, according the highly-respected former coroner Barbara Richardson, who spoke enthusiastically about Steve.

Tom Weber is running for County Board, District 3.