tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post7180933462390693161..comments2023-10-31T10:50:53.740-05:00Comments on Team America's 10th District Blog: Chicago Tribune Goes With Bob Dold (with a "d", not an "e") Over Beth Coulson In IL-10; Dem Julie Hamos Gets Nod Over Dan SealsTeam Americahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15035504738668036802noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-60984552512586598652010-01-20T05:12:11.370-06:002010-01-20T05:12:11.370-06:00Totally! The guy we want representing us in Congre...Totally! The guy we want representing us in Congress is the guy who "runs" his daddy's bug squishing business because it is so "complex". Especially when we are dealing with easier issues like healthcare and a struggling economy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-76289400463216110402010-01-19T23:19:51.847-06:002010-01-19T23:19:51.847-06:00the complexity of killing bugs and rodents easily...the complexity of killing bugs and rodents easily trumps representing a state rep district, running a financial information company, or practicing medicineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-2870187266741267182010-01-19T23:10:37.447-06:002010-01-19T23:10:37.447-06:00Dold Rocks!
This isn't over yet - but I like ...Dold Rocks!<br /><br />This isn't over yet - but I like the momentum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-31608874755777415682010-01-19T23:08:44.663-06:002010-01-19T23:08:44.663-06:00To those who think that Dold has it easy taking ov...To those who think that Dold has it easy taking over a family business... slow down!<br />My great-grandfather started our company in 1902, and my father will soon retire. It's not easy for me, just because it's a family business. We face unique challenges that you may not understand unless you're in a similiar situation.<br />In fact, it's probably a whole lot easier to start a new small business managing 5 employees than taking over a larger company with 100+ employees, multiple locations and vehicles.<br />Dold may have the gotten in the front door because of his parents - but the doors have stayed open because he's there.<br /><br />Finally, Dold understands regulations and taxes that business are burdened with. Sorry, Green's and Friedman's businesses are very small and aren't subject to the same laws. Nor are their businesses as complex.<br /><br />I'm sold on Dold!Rusty M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-48223914537592797012010-01-19T12:57:43.789-06:002010-01-19T12:57:43.789-06:00"There are three other candidates."
-Ch..."There are three other candidates."<br /><br />-Chicago TribuneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-28756790674580872762010-01-19T12:45:28.105-06:002010-01-19T12:45:28.105-06:00Maybe if Coulson's democrat staff would get of...Maybe if Coulson's democrat staff would get off TA and actually go campaign she might get some game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-68274536523559865432010-01-19T12:31:31.051-06:002010-01-19T12:31:31.051-06:00Another example of disinformation. Wishing his org...Another example of disinformation. Wishing his organization was small doesn't make it so. Coulson once made a claim that she has "hundreds" of volunteers. Dr. Arie actually does. Pretty sure the other candidates don't have the quality of his volunteers either - my Dad's cardiologist was going door-to-door for Arie over the weekend.<br /><br />I've written this on this forum before but I'll write it again. I'll take Arie's qualifications for office over the others any day of the week. Just ask a random person who they would rather represent them in Washington and tell me with a straight face that they will scoff at Dr. Friedman's story and say he should have started with state rep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-81197932177565718552010-01-19T12:19:51.643-06:002010-01-19T12:19:51.643-06:00Friedman has an organization big enough to run a s...Friedman has an organization big enough to run a state rep or senate race, which is what he should have run for--or he should have started earlier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-69184340237415574172010-01-19T11:57:04.665-06:002010-01-19T11:57:04.665-06:00Same old refrain. Friedman has enough money to hav...Same old refrain. Friedman has enough money to have radio spots on four different radio stations and on every conservative show for the last week (just heard another spot on Beck an hour ago). He has enough money that I just counted 12 signs on my way to and from my house in Lake Forest. He has enough of an organzation that his volunteers have made literature drops at my hose. And he has enough of an organization that I saw his volunteers two different train stations on my metra trip downtown. When I got off at Ogilvie, I saw several pieces of literature on seats and in people's hands. Lastly, my mother in Mt Prospect got a phone-bank call over the weekend.<br /><br />I am not an active member of Dr. Arie's campaign, but I've already voted for him. I just couldn't let the above commenter's disinformation stand unchallenged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-90750839054698233812010-01-19T11:42:36.238-06:002010-01-19T11:42:36.238-06:00Friedman is in 4th Place. With no organization, a...Friedman is in 4th Place. With no organization, and no money, he has no hope of winning. A vote for Friedman, is a vote for Coulson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-6252704660099677252010-01-19T11:35:49.349-06:002010-01-19T11:35:49.349-06:00I hope that Green is in third place, if Friedman i...I hope that Green is in third place, if Friedman is first and Dold is second.<br /><br />Conservative VeteranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-48411113962011401532010-01-19T11:28:31.341-06:002010-01-19T11:28:31.341-06:00Green is in third place? Heck, I think he is runni...Green is in third place? Heck, I think he is running behind Hammon at this point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-65659553932982816382010-01-19T11:01:49.981-06:002010-01-19T11:01:49.981-06:00Yes, I've got more. "Almost" endors...Yes, I've got more. "Almost" endorsed doesn't look good on a piece of direct mail.<br />Coulson is going to lose this primary if she doesn't get up on TV with something big soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-82841939457780565012010-01-19T10:59:56.626-06:002010-01-19T10:59:56.626-06:00January 19, 2010 10:34 AM said he is for Green. Th...January 19, 2010 10:34 AM said he is for Green. The problem in the Green campaign is that you worry about Dold instead of running a campaign. And it's a selfish campaign - you're not allowed to talk with other Republicans working for other candidates. It's old guard vs. new guard, and the Topinka Edgar Cross old guard days are numbered.<br /><br />I got 4 Green pieces in Saturday's mail. Same message on all 4. The old guard endorsements just demonstrate Green's lack of independence. And guess what, that's Coulson's problem too. You guys are in 3rd place right now. You need to pass Coulson to have a shot. It might be time for the Green campaign to go nuclear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-29759313550784523152010-01-19T10:59:40.345-06:002010-01-19T10:59:40.345-06:00The problem for Coulson is that she doesn't ha...The problem for Coulson is that she doesn't have more, all she has are her endorsements. Look at her website, she touts no events, no campaign stops, nothing, her flier are inconsistent with her record. Her Youtube videos are comical with like 35 views. She even has her endorsers show up on her behalf for candidate forums (wood in Lake forest). The trib endorsement hurts her bad, although not critically, because her campaign thusfar relies almost entirely on securing endorsements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-91566281470748793702010-01-19T10:52:31.356-06:002010-01-19T10:52:31.356-06:00Anon 10:43 (both anti-Coulson):
Question: "H...Anon 10:43 (both anti-Coulson):<br /><br />Question: "How does the Tribune endorse in the fall?"<br />Answer: They nearly endorsed today - didn't you catch it - they practically said we want to endorse but someone won't let us.... to be determined later....<br /><br />As to the allegation of not being independent because she received Edgar's endorsement? Then explain Quayle's endorsement? The voters of Illinois voted for Edgar in higher numbers and certainly more numbers than Dan Quayle.<br /><br />Got more?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-39195332488278700462010-01-19T10:46:36.895-06:002010-01-19T10:46:36.895-06:00Looks like the dying animal in the corner is getti...Looks like the dying animal in the corner is getting feisty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-83252156080179510782010-01-19T10:43:09.050-06:002010-01-19T10:43:09.050-06:00I have to wonder sometimes if Republicans are payi...I have to wonder sometimes if Republicans are paying attention. The problem for Coulson is that she's NOT independent. There's a negative to being tagged by Edgar.<br /><br />Coulson was asked if she votes the way her district is leaning or if she follows her own path. She said she polls district comments in her office and follows where the office commentary is going. Oops - that means she can't express a vision of where she thinks we should land. By the way, this is what Dem's do - they make the out of work union cruds get on the phone or walk. They come in by the bus load. So do we lead toward being popularists or do we sell the better ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-92185364466308751922010-01-19T10:43:04.722-06:002010-01-19T10:43:04.722-06:00This is death to Coulson. Even if she wins, how w...This is death to Coulson. Even if she wins, how would the Tribune later come back and endorse her over Hamos in the general.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-29104622701135004102010-01-19T10:34:25.529-06:002010-01-19T10:34:25.529-06:00I'm a Green supporter and will remain a Dick G...I'm a Green supporter and will remain a Dick Green supporter despite the nasty rhetoric coming from the Dold camp.<br /><br />The Trib endorsement is rather odd; if they are serious about business and job creation, the clear choice is Dick Green!<br /><br />Daddy didn't create his businesses, Dick is<br />Mommy isn't running his businesses, Dick is<br />Dick owns his own home<br />Dick pays his own taxes<br />Dick isn't afraid to put his name on literature challenging Dold<br />Dick doesn't care who the Trib endorses, he wants the endorsement of the voters<br />Dick isn't into "whisper campaigns"<br /><br />The reality is - it ain't over - enjoy today's Libune endorsement - we'll enjoy victory on the 2nd!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-4003374277659782552010-01-19T09:58:38.834-06:002010-01-19T09:58:38.834-06:00Bob Dold has convinced the pro-lifers he is one of...Bob Dold has convinced the pro-lifers he is one of them and convinced the Tribune ed board he is a job creator and good government guy. Good political gymnastic skills that will probably mean victory on Feb 2nd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-14009151080103664292010-01-19T09:48:55.263-06:002010-01-19T09:48:55.263-06:00In Palatine mayoral race last year, long-time incu...In Palatine mayoral race last year, long-time incumbent Rita Mullins was the only woman in a race with two other men. She came in third. So the theory is not without merit, but it isn't a sure thing either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-84030680114699660162010-01-19T09:23:14.276-06:002010-01-19T09:23:14.276-06:00Until the Trib's endorsement of Dold yesterday...Until the Trib's endorsement of Dold yesterday, this race was over. Now, Dold is in play again. Dold is a very smart guy and energetic. I know. I went to law school with him. And while we disagreed vigorously on political issues--and had some great debates about them--he is certainly qualified and has the right temperament for the 10th District. Even though I'm a centrist Democrat, I'd consider voting for him if I didn't live three blocks away from the 10th District. Alas, I'm in Schakowski's district, so my vote is meaningless for the foreseeable future. Dold's only problem is that it's four men against one woman in his primary. There will be some who go into the voting booth knowing little about the race and will vote for the woman. I'm not saying it's right or wrong. But it's the truth. I've seen it in other races. I former co-worker who ran for judge in the same area was one of four men against one woman in the primary. The woman won.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-11816709537502924082010-01-19T08:25:26.769-06:002010-01-19T08:25:26.769-06:00Mr. Green, you have run a lackluster campaign and ...Mr. Green, you have run a lackluster campaign and there is not one demographic I can find who seems to be supporting you. I know you haven't considered the notion that traction isn't just around the corner, but that it the truth. In my humble opinion, you remain in the race for one reason right now---to help Beth Coulson. <br /><br />Dold Supporter, who used to support GreenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-80513171088898429562010-01-19T08:12:43.295-06:002010-01-19T08:12:43.295-06:00Congrats to Bob, I guess. I agree with the Libune ...Congrats to Bob, I guess. I agree with the Libune comment made earlier.<br /><br />The harsh reality is that Bob may be a good guy, but he can't win in November. Republican voters need to wake up to this reality. Our candidate must be able to hang on to the Independents and Jewish Democrats Kirk had. The only one who can do that is Friedman.<br /><br />For a guy whose been running for two months and has raised limited funds - he has caught on like wildfire and there is a reason for this.<br /><br />Bob and Dick are good folks, but only Arie can win a general. A vote for anyone else is a vote for Seals/Hamos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com