Marathon Pundit (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
I was not able to attend last night's Republican gubernatorial debate at the Chicago Hilton, but had I been there, I would have missed one laugh. State Sen. Kirk Dillard uttered this zinger about President Obama: "I told you he was a socialist." Uh, Kirkie...when was that? Date, time, location please. Dillard is feeling heat because he appeared in an Obama campaign...
Marathon Pundit (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Depending upon who you talk to, yesterday's elections were either a rebuke of Barack Obama's policies (my opinion) or they didn't have much to do with them. But the wins by Republicans in the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, along with a narrow loss in a bizarre congressional race in upstate New York can hardly be called an endorsement of the president. Which must make Kirk Dillard,...
The Political Carnival (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... " If I wanted to be part of socialized medicine, I'd move to Europe ," said state Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale). [...] Six of the seven candidates said that as governor, they would "opt out" of any new federal government-funded health care plan . Ryan said he'd want to see it first. But wait! There's more! Asked what the state could do to prevent disasters such...
illinoisreview (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
At the closing of last night's gubernatorial debate ... here's the UStream of the touchiest questions. Tough questions... Bill Brady, Adam Andrzejewski, Dan Proft, Bob Schillerstrom and Kirk Dillard. Webcam chat at Ustream
Chicagoist (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... The seven candidates are : Adam Andrzejewski, Former non-profit director Bill Brady, State Senator Kirk Dillard, State Senator Andy McKenna, Former State GOP Chairman Dan Proft, Publicist, commentator Jim Ryan, Former Illinois Attorney General Bob Schillerstrom, DuPage County Board Chairman As for what to expect tonight, WBEZ's Sam Hudzik chatted with Illinois GOP chair Pat Brady...
BackyardConservative (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
... was credited by state party leaders, including House Minority Leader Tom Cross and State Senator Kirk Dillard , with playing a major role in defeating Governor Pat Quinn ’s proposed 50% income tax increase on Illinois taxpayers." Kirk got in trouble because he voted for cap and tax . Yes, it was a massive tax under cover of a feel good greenie lalaland bill--with...
