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An open letter to my reps

Cross posted from my blog.To Jerry Costello:Sir,I know that this variety of letter is not one that you are probably used to receiving, because what I am going to do is link to the substance of my...

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Obama Cabinet Poll - Sec. of Transportation

Who would you like to see in an Obama cabinet?Today you can vote on the next Secretary of Transportation. Also, the previous rounds are still open for voting. More below the fold.

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Bad Campaign Websites

It's easy to make fun of bad websites, and with thousands of elections at different levels of government, there are bound to be some terrible campaign sites out there. However, I've been looking at a...

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Congressman Costello needs some persuading

I've done my part and contacted all the Congresscritters in my area, plus a few out of state. This is the only reply I've gotten, he's my congressman, a Democrat, and this one disappoints me.  This guy...

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You Just Can't Make This Stuff Up

Voting Tuesday in the Illinois primary was one of the hardest elections I can recall. I literally didn't know who I was going to vote for in a number of races until that morning. Still not sure any of...

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STOP negotiating with Gang-of-Stupak! 6, 13, 15 Democrats? Hit 'em where they...

*** Democratic Leadership, Henry Waxman are reported to be negotiating with Bart Stupak. Better contact Rep. Waxman, along with Speaker Pelosi. NO more compromises. Opponents and proponents of the...

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One-Click Email to the 21 Progressives Who Let You Down on the War Last Time

From our good friends at Democrats.comTomorrow (Thursday) is the vote on the war funding supplemental for Afghanistan. Save yourself about $35 billion tonight.  In 2009, House Progressives had two...

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War Vote Tonight, It Can Stop.  A Little Perspective

Report from WarIsACrime.org:  Tonight the House of Representatives will try to vote over $30 Billion to escalate the war in Afghanistan.  Here's how it's expected to go down (thanks to Peace Action for...

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The GOP's War on Islam and Park 51, aka Ground Zero Mosque

This is the latest salvo in the GOP's War on Islam: The Ground Zero Mosque. Over the last month, this issue has reached a fever pitch among the Right-Wingers and the Xenophobic Anti-Islamists. It will...

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2010 Midterms: IL-Sen, IL-Gov, MO-Sen, MO-08, MO-04, MO-03, IL-12

These are all the key races worth watching in Illinois and Missouri for the elections coming up in the midterms. The Illinois race for Senator is an ugly fight and the Governor's race has changed hands.

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IL-12: Costello favored, but Newman and Jennings are challenging

Previously, I discussed the battle to keep IL-11 in Donkeys' control.The 6th stop of my tour and final one in Illinois: My home Congressional District, Illinois' 12th District, which includes the...

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IL-12: Shame on you, Jerry Costello

My Congressman, Jerry Costello (D-IL12), is one of the 10 Democratic sponsors of the horrible bill called the anti-choice "No Federal Funding for Abortion Act", aka HR3. This act is grounds for DINO...

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Proposed Congressional map provides opportunities for downstate Illinois...

The legislature passed an incumbent-protection map for Illinois members of Congress in 2000. In contrast, the proposed map released this morning could mix things up. I found the google maps version at...

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A Few Quibbles with the Illinois Map

In this diary I am speaking as a partisan liberal progressive Democrat, who wants to see the maximum possible gains in 2012 out of my home state of Illinois for the Democratic party so that Boehner's...

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: 6/8

To receive the Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest via email each weekday, sign up here.Senate:•FL-Sen: Politico says that former steakhouse CEO and 2010 FL-24 GOP primary loser Craig Miller is now...

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Gratutitous Democratic Homophobia in the House

The repeal effort of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" provisions targeting GLBT soldiers, as we all know by now, was successful at the end of the last Congress, with the backing of President Obama.On the 7th of...

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Anti-union provision at heart of FAA shutdown

There is more than just passenger air service to rural airports at stake in the impasse between the U.S. House and Senate over the FAA extension bill. In fact, the major stumbling block seems to center...

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: 9/22

Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •OH Redistricting: As expected, the state Senate followed the House in...

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Did Andrew Cuomo back down from his...

Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •NY Redistricting: This one is hard to figure. Dem Gov. Andrew Cuomo has...

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IL-12: Rep. Jerry Costello (D) will not seek reelection

Via The Hill:A key Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said Tuesday that he would not run for re-election next year. Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), the ranking member of...

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: WV Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D) wins special...

Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •WV-Gov: In case you missed it, Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin pulled out...

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IL-12: The fight to keep it Blue (October Edition)

Welcome to the October edition of IL-12: The Fight to Keep It Blue.This all started when Jerry Costello (D) retired on October 4th.Several candidates on both sides had considered running in the open...

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IL-12: The fight to keep it Blue (November Edition)

Previously on The Fight To Keep It Blue: IL-12, Ann Callis (last month's prediction poll winner as to who will win the primary) was considered a favorite to be running for Jerry Costello's seat, but...

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IL-12 candidate Jason Plummer has deep roots in the district.

Jason Plummer ran for elective office for the first time in 2010, modestly targeting the office of Lt. Governor for his maiden voyage.  He was 27 years old at the time and provided some memorable...

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Scott Walker's new negative ad does not...

Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •WI-Gov: Is this the kind of ad a campaign certain of victory puts out?...

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IL-12: Dems select William Enyart as Costello/Harriman's replacement

Good news for Democrats who live in the 12th district of Illinois: William Enyart has been selected unanimously by a panel of Democrats involved in picking Jerry Costello and Brad Harriman's...

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The path to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House runs through Illinois

Thanks to a wicked, Democratic-controlled gerrymander of Illinois's congressional districts, the path to a majority for House Democrats runs through my home state of Illinois.Six districts are in play...

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