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…Adding… Today’s craziest tweet is from the “Chief Political Columnist and White House Correspondent, Newsmax”…
Wild political rumor has it that Sen. MARK KIRK (R-ILL.) will exit race on Filing date Monday & pave way for Rep. Adam Kinzinger to run.
— John Gizzi (@johngizzi) November 29, 2015
“Totally ridiculous,” says the Kirk camp.
I really didn’t even need to ask, but this goofiness is what occasionally passes for national political journalism these days.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:31 pm
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Rob Sherman Green Party for Congres….OMG.
Bobby Rush has a primary.
Comment by Amalia Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:37 pm
Not only is Howard Brookins running against Bobby Rush, but so is O. Patrick Brutus. Et tu?
Comment by paddyrollingstone Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:40 pm
Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17) has not filed yet.
Comment by Anon Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:41 pm
I thought Reggie Phillips vowed to take his ball and go home to Florida?
Comment by Gruntled University Employee Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:46 pm
Flynn Rush filed…according to the Twitters… against Leader Currie.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:47 pm
Surprise candidate in the 72nd State Rep primary on the Dem side.
Comment by NW Illinois Democrat Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:50 pm
Waiting to see if Dane Thull files in the 96th.
Comment by Stephen Decatur Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:52 pm
No one has filed against Dunkin.
Comment by Just Me Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:53 pm
Just Me,
Also waiting for that primary challenge!
Comment by sigh Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:54 pm
Very few if any IllinoisGO candidates.
Comment by SRM? Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:57 pm
Urlacher! Bring on the media circus.
Will you north/northwest suburbanites be able to say “no” to a yard sign when it is Lance Briggs and Tommie Harris on your porch? haha
Comment by Jimmy CrackCorn Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 1:57 pm
IllinoisGO candidates, if filling together, will be no earlier than 3 pm, at the earliest.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:00 pm
To the Update,
That was fun.
Love me some “National” input on what’s happenin’ outside the beltway.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:02 pm
I would hardly call Newsmax journalism. I mean, no more than the Illinois Policy Institute, anyway.
Comment by Reality Check Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:04 pm
Would hardly call a Newsmax employee a journalist.
That’s like saying that you were disappointed in your McDonalds cheeseburger, and it’s indicative of how there are no good chefs out there anymore.
Comment by KJ Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:05 pm
Yes, that’s it. Kirk is going to withdraw without a fight. Dream on.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:07 pm
You can pass anything off as news by prefacing the outrageousness with “Hearing that xyz”, or “Rumors swirling that xyz”…
Comment by chi Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:07 pm
This Kinzinger rumor is ridiculous. Everyone knows it will be Robert Dold getting the spot.
Comment by too obvious Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:07 pm
But Mr. Gizzi wears his hat at a snappy angle.
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:09 pm
===hat at a snappy angle===
Yeah. I wish I could do that.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:12 pm
That would have been quite a double-ought-spy signature drive Kinzinger put on for the Senate seat.
If he could pull that off, they should make him head of the CIA.
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:15 pm
==IllinoisGO candidates, if filing together, will be no earlier than 3pm==
If there are any IllinoisGO candidates, why would they file together? All of the IllinoisGO boogeyman theories suggest that the group will operate in the shadows, clandestinely backing Republican friendly Dems. If they all file together that would be a giveaway.
I highly doubt there will be any IllinoisGO sponsored candidates filing against Dem incumbents.
Comment by SRM? Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:16 pm
Bustos just filed
Comment by Spliff Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:17 pm
The HGOP chosen candidate in the 76th district (Mautino and soon to be Skoog) has not filed yet. But the candidate they tried to push out of the race has filed.
Comment by Spliff Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:18 pm
Contested election for the Green Party nominee for the 5th Congressional district! I’m tempted to mock, but I’m guessing the Green establishment (is that a thing?) is not crazy about having Rob Sherman on the ticket.
Comment by Century Club Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:20 pm
===“Totally ridiculous,” says the Kirk camp.===
But this is exactly what they would say!
The plot of this fake news story thickens!
Comment by Anon Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:24 pm
Mark Kirk “I’ve got this thing, and it’s (bleeping) golden.”
Comment by Bigtwich Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:29 pm
Ives with a general opponent?!! Can a Dem win in Wheaton?
Comment by Anon2U Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:31 pm
I’m Back Baby.
Comment by Art Jones Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:41 pm
Anon2U
Ives’ opponent can put a sign in my yard!
Comment by train111 Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:42 pm
Three way primary for the Green spot in CD-5
Comment by train111 Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:44 pm
===If they all file together that would be a giveaway.===
lol.
How long do you think IllinoisGO candidates are going to be “secret”… 13 minutes? Maybe 14 minutes?
If they aren’t Madigan or Cullerton backed, and their filings are structured the same…
The one and only thing I absolutely know at 2:46 pm today is $9 million is parked for IllinoisGO. That’s it.
Today could shed some serious light…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:47 pm
==If they aren’t Madigan or Cullerton backed, and their filings are structured the same…==
That’s asinine
Comment by SRM? Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:57 pm
- SRM? -
Use your words… lol
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 2:58 pm
Why would two republicans file against Franks …. he’s the biggest republican in that district?
Comment by Spliff Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:02 pm
Lots of primary challenges in Rockford area, both R and D.
Comment by Rockford Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:29 pm
SRM: Serious question:
If IllinoisGO are not going to support pro-Turnaround Democratic candidates, then what is their mission? How will they spend their money? (e.g. Are they really primarily pro-Charter schools?)
Comment by walker Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:32 pm
Oberweis just filed, still no Avery Bourne.
Comment by The Captain Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:37 pm
No Dave Harris in Rep 53 either
Comment by train111 Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:41 pm
Lots of last minute filers I guess…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:42 pm
still waiting for Andrade’s (House 40) ILGO Dem primary. All this anticipation! Don’t let me down Bruce and Charters.
/s
Comment by sigh Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:44 pm
What time is the close of business today at the State Bd of Elections?
Comment by nyny Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:44 pm
There is a lottery for the bottom spot for anyone who files from 3 to 5pm on the final day, presumably to head off the big game of chicken at 5pm, so unless someone is either still getting signatures or stuck in traffic there’s no reason to wait any longer.
link
Comment by The Captain Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:48 pm
Benton in against McCann.
Comment by Dirty Red Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:51 pm
Mel Thillens, Blake Hudson and Michael P. Madigan all filed for Senate.
Comment by Team Sleep Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:53 pm
Walker: Serious answer:
That’s a question for Greg Golder. I suspect their expectation was that dem candidates would file and run on their own. IllinoisGo would subsequently come in and spend money independent of the campaigns, as the law requires them to do. Unfortunately for IllinoisGo and those of us who have an insatiable appetite for politics, that probably isn’t going to happen.
Comment by SRM? Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:54 pm
ILGO has no chance of fielding candidates. The whole purpose was to scare dems into voting with the gov, for fear they might have a primary challenger. It didn’t work. At this point for them to fund candidates would be a huge waste of money. Democratic candidates associated with Rauner? One, maybe two mailers and they are toast. When the gov’s numbers were better, maybe they could have done it. Now, it might be put to better use bribing more pastors or propping up that poor church that lost half its flock.
Comment by Just Me Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:54 pm
Just checked - seems that John Shimkus does have a Primary opponent. Kyle McCarter has filed. Should be an interesting race to watch. I have known JS for over 25 years ( beginning in MadCo )and Kyle for the past 6 years. Should be interesting to see how this unfolds!
Comment by illini Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 3:58 pm
Did Ald. Erwin’s wife file to run against Rep. Reaves-Harris?
Comment by Urban Girl Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:00 pm
Three Republicans whose names I don’t recognize filed to run in the 8th CD, along with Pete DiCiani who filed on the first day. I’m surprised there weren’t any bigger Republican names in this race, yes Duckworth did well here but she is personally popular, Rauner won the district by 11, Topinka by 9 and Cross by 7. It won’t be as favorable in a Presidential year but it’s still a winnable seat for the Republicans.
Comment by The Captain Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:01 pm
-Urban Girl- Yes, she did. She was mentioned as a candidate against Derrick Smith before. She also hosts a book club: http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150115/north-lawndale/28th-ward-book-clubs-next-read-gone-girl
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:19 pm
Omar Aquino against Sen. Willie Delgado. Really? You failed the aldermanic race.
The Arroyo Family really wants to own the Northside Latino neighborhoods, don’t they?
Comment by sigh Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:28 pm
I think I figured it out, ILGO is actually funding all these Green candidates.
Duh.
Comment by sigh Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:30 pm
Dunkin challenger:
STRATTON, JULIANA
2613 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, UNIT A
CHICAGO, IL 60616
5TH REPRESENTATIVE
DEMOCRATIC
11/30/2015 5:00:00 PM
Active
Comment by The Captain Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:34 pm
==The Arroyo Family really wants to own the Northside Latino neighborhoods, don’t they?==
Aquino was Berrios’ candidate.
Comment by SRM? Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:42 pm
Here’s an interesting last minute filing:
GONZALES, JASON
22ND REPRESENTATIVE
DEMOCRATIC
Um….who represents the 22nd House District again? I forget.
Comment by Century Club Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:50 pm
Primary challenger to the Speaker:
GONZALES, JASON
3723 WEST 59TH STREET,
APARTMENT 2NW
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:52 pm
==Here’s an interesting last minute filing==
Interesting indeed. The district is over 60 percent Hispanic. Let’s see if this guy or any of the other candidates in that district can make the ballot.
Comment by SRM? Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:57 pm
=== The district is over 60 percent Hispanic. ===
Rahm still beat Chuy in the 13th Ward
Comment by Anonymouth Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:58 pm
3 people just filed as Democratic challengers in the 22nd.
Comment by The Captain Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:58 pm
18 Contested Republican Ward Committeeman contests in Chicago (as of 3:33 p.m.). Smells like people want Rauner money!
Comment by Who's the Boss? Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 4:59 pm
Either Madigan will knock them all off or keep them all in and use that advantage.
As pointed out; staying on the ballot will be the next hurdle for some.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:01 pm
==3 people just filed as Democratic challengers in the 22nd.==
At least one is a Madigan plant. Oswego Willy would instruct you to check if their filings are, “structured the same.” Lol
Comment by SRM? Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:03 pm
They all filed right at the end (literally within minutes of each other) and none of them have D-1’s on the books (and probably never will), I think it’s easy to see what happened here.
Comment by The Captain Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:06 pm
- SRM? -
You’d be surprised how often “Terrence Goggin” and “Michael J. Madigan” petitions were structured the same.
Are you new to the processes of petitions or are you just speakin’ to make a funny?
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:08 pm
They don’t really think they’re going to distract Madigan with this, do they?
Comment by Century Club Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:14 pm
Polling must show wide support for an elected school board in the 6th RGA district as newly appointed (and sure to file) Rep. Sonya Harper as two mailings arrived today regarding this subject.
One was a petition form for the elected board that she asked recipients to sign and send back into her office.
However, there were so many staples in it that one could not open it without ripping the bottom of the form. Oops
Comment by low level Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:16 pm
Nick Sauer uncontested. Nice work keeping it clear Ed.
Comment by Anon2U Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:23 pm
Juliana Stratton - good.
I hope Dunkin enjoys the new job with the administration when he loses. The north side of that district will be appalled once they see his votes to raise his own pay and the floor comments he has made.
Goldberg and the gang just better make sure the Governor isn’t planin’ on makin’ it a supervisory position as that could cause a serious catastrophe in whatever agency he was placed.
Comment by low level Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:29 pm
Let’s not kid ourselves Dunkin is safe. If he loses the Gov will never get anyone to switch again….ever. If he can’t protect the first one to switch and turn how’s he going to protect subsequent jumpers?
Just like if he can’t beat McCann how’s he going to hold any other R to the threat of Primary if they jump ship on votes?
Comment by Dupage Bard Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:44 pm
I also like the Chair of the Trump Campaign going against the Gov pick for Poe’s seat.
I’ll see your $58 million/yr + being Governor and raise you $450 million/yr + being President. How do you like that big time?
Comment by Dupage Bard Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:49 pm
Anyone who thinks Dunkin is safe does not understand the dynamics of that district, especially the south loop, downtown and north loop areas.
Not only is Dunkin hampered by his past antics, but also Stratton is a perfect fit for the diverse nature of the area.
Comment by low level Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 5:55 pm
Bard -
I’ve known Kent Gray for years. He’s a good guy but has now run for about anything possible in the area. And given his current employer, I’m pretty sure he doesn’t care if he’s knowingly going against the Governor’s person.
Comment by Team Sleep Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 6:12 pm
==Rahm still beat Chuy in the 13th ward==
What’s your point sir? The district Madigan represents is comprised of 4 wards which have a total of 89 precincts. Go check the numbers and see how well Rahm did in those precincts.
Comment by SRM?! Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 6:54 pm
The Speaker will be fine.
Those 89 precincts will be 2,3,4 deep with Madigan Captains.
The plant or two to help will help too.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 6:59 pm
I bet it won’t be fun for Madigan’s Captains to have to actually work hard, as in take no chances, in a Democratic Primary Election for the Speaker. I’m sure that is energy that would have been best preserved for the Fall House Races. Is there a long game here?
Comment by anon Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 7:51 pm
- anon -, you doing shots again?
The Speaker’s captains, do you think they take the Primary “off”, ever?
If anything, it allows some to be close to home.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 7:53 pm
Willy sure always seems to be at the ready to promote the Speaker.
Comment by Georg Sande Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 8:07 pm
Nah, I just don’t underestimate his Crew, and I know facing them how good and deep they are.
- Georg Sande - doesn’t your trolling of me get tiring? lol
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 8:09 pm
==Willy sure always seems to be at the ready to promote the Speaker.== I’ll second that Georg Sande
(Fire Madigan)
Comment by justacitizen Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 8:27 pm
Incumbents flood primaries when facing challenges.
All do, it’s a campaign tactic you do if you can.
Are you two saying Madigan Captains are… poor… at working precincts?
Guys, honest assessments of strategy and strength are how you win races.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 8:30 pm
Madigan’s captains are good at working precincts and probably at breaking kneecaps too.
Comment by justacitizen Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 8:36 pm
==I’ll second that Georg Sande==
Beat me to it
Comment by SRM?! Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 9:21 pm
LOL.
I’m not on any of your lawns…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 9:26 pm
==Anyone who thinks Dunkin is safe does not understand the dynamics of that district, especially the south loop=
You’re way off on this one sir. Go take a look at the numbers. The 42nd ward pulls Republican ballots during presidential elections. The dynamic you’re referencing does not exist.
Comment by SRM?! Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 9:29 pm
If the three of you buy “Fire Madigan, 2.0″ t-shirts, I’ll throw in a 4th for free.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 9:30 pm
- SRM?! -,
Dunkin will have Rauner’s money. That “dynamic” has yet to be seen in that district and in a Democratic statehouse primary.
So… there’s that.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 9:35 pm
**Dunkin will have Rauner’s money. That “dynamic” has yet to be seen in that district and in a Democratic statehouse primary.**
Didn’t Quinn win that district with 80% or more?
Comment by AlabamaShake Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 9:43 pm
- AlabamaShake -
The Democratic primary dynamic is at play, the Rauner money is the asset for Dunkin.
We’ll all find out how far Rauner’s money will go here.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 9:49 pm
Sleepless nights ahead for Michael Kasper as he scrutinizes so many petitions.
Comment by Who's the Boss? Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 10:09 pm
== Dunkin will have Rauner’s money==
Yea and IllinoisGo is fielding 20 Democrats
Comment by SRM?! Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 10:09 pm
- SRM?! -
Um, that $9 million is still there, and very, very real…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 30, 15 @ 10:11 pm
“the 42nd Ward pulls GOP primary ballots during Presidential election years”
So you mean that % that is Republucan will now get Dem ballots just to save a Democratic state rep??? It’s going to take a heck of a lot of money to get them to do that.
There is a Democratic primary for president as well. There is a certain candidate in that race that appeals to middle and upper middle income Democratic voters. They will vote for her and in all likelihood will vote for Stratton, especially when the mail pieces come out with Dunkin and Blago’s photo on them. Also note that Rauner isn’t particularly popular with Dem primary voters.
But, go with your theory. We’ll see in March.
Comment by low level Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 5:44 am