Friday, October 30, 2009

Congress & Corruption


House ethics investigators have been scrutinizing the activities of more than 30 lawmakers and several aides in inquiries about issues including defense lobbying and corporate influence peddling, according to a House ethics committee report accidentally released to the media. This is just another example of the deep corruption in Congress. This is just another example of why the people need to clean house and take back their government. We in the 8th District can do our part by removing Congresswoman Bean and replacing her with someone that will represent the people 8th District, and maybe even live in our district.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Who will be the Candidate?

It will be interesting who from the 8th District shows up at the Lake County Republican Federation Dinner. Better yet who will be sitting with who? There are plenty of candidates who want to replace Congresswoman Bean and all will be looking for support. November 2010 could bring the Republicans back to power if they have the right candidates that listen to the people. The Democrats have proven to be deaf to the voice of the people, let's hope the Republicans can hear their cry for help.

The Lake County Republican Federation Annual Fall Dinner will be Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Midlane Country Club 4555 Yourkhouse Road Wadsworth, IL. Cocktail Reception 5:30pm-6:30pm Dinner 6:30pm. Ticket price $100. If you plan on going and don't have your tickets yet call 847-680-6680

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Candidates that have currently filed for the 8th District Congressional race.

BEVERIDGE, DIRK W.
BARRINGTON, IL
REPUBLICAN

DAWSON, JOHN
BARRINGTON, IL
REPUBLICAN Active

GEISSLER, CHRISTOPHER
BARRINGTON, IL
REPUBLICAN

RODRIGUEZ, MARIA
LONG GROVE, IL
REPUBLICAN

BEAN, MELISSA
BARRINGTON, IL
DEMOCRATIC

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

8th District Candidates



Current candidates after Congresswoman Melissa Bean's job. In no particular order, they are ...
  • Maria Rodriguez
  • Joe Walsh
  • Greg Jacobs
  • John Dawson
  • Dirk Beveridge
  • Chris Geissler

Friday, October 16, 2009

One More in the Race


Another candidate has joined the race for the 8th District Congressional seat.

Dirk Beveridge states: "Our issues - the economy, jobs, health care, and government spending - are issues that we deserve to be represented on. As I travel our district, it is evident that we are not satisfied with Melissa Bean's ability to hear, and bring, our voices to these debates."

I would like to correct Mr. Beveridge in that Congresswoman Bean does not debate the issues that face our country in the 8th Congressional District. Could that be the reason why so many citizens of the 8th District have chosen to replace her?

On Sunday October 25th from 2 PM - 7 PM the Fremont Township Republican will host a picnic at 29337 N. Midlothian Road (Red Barn) Mundelein, IL. At this picnic I'm sure many of the candidates for the 8th District and other races will attend. The public is welcomed to join their neighbors in good food, music, and conversation.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Healthcare "Reform" Bill

If anyone takes a step back and looks at the so-called Healthcare Reform Bill(s), they would see several things: 1 - there is no malpractice insurance reform mentioned; this would do more to limit and reduce cost than perhaps anything; 2 - the government has "run" Medicare and Medicaid into bankruptcy. The bill in the Senate that just passed CUTS Medicare spending by $400-$500 BILLION dollars. They claim it is as a result of reducing waste and fraud. Question - then why not do it anyway???? I mean, if we are truly looking to ACTUALLY reduce the costs of healthcare rather than TALK about reducing costs.

Not to mention that by mandating people to be insured or be fined, this is a tax. Call it a penalty, call it a fine, call it a fee. Anything that is mandated to us that penalizes us for something is called a TAX.

Taxes were not supposed to be levied on the middle-class, yet that is what is exactly happening. In this environment, why would you raise taxes on ANYONE??? Just so Congress can spend more money we don't have? The House Leadership does not seem to want to or care to abide by any campaign promises they made or President Obama made. Whatever they said 1 minute ago is what they think needed to be said, but it's not what they mean. Obviously. They turn around and do the opposite, time and time again. Why does anyone believe them?

I would also like to remind people that the current fiscal year DEFICIT is $1.4 Trillion Dollars. Trillion, with a T. Current year only. Are you kidding me? So who is the Congress and the President think they are kidding when they say the Senate Bill that just passed is deficit neutral?

The CBO cannot give details on anything other than what was given to them. They were not given the bill to use as a basis for projection, only information given to them. Once Harry Reid "combines" the bills, who actually, intellectually, and honestly believes any bill will be deficit neutral? How are you going to PAY FOR IT??????

We are so far in debt as a country already. The U.S. Dollar is PLUMMETING. The world's economic powers that be are actually discussing a replacement for the dollar when it comes to trading in a currency. If the world has no faith in the U.S. dollar and economy, what will it take to wake up the Congress that we need to tighten our belts, cut spending, and save our economy? How will spending money we DON'T have on "reforming" (I prefer to call it destroying) a healthcare system that does not need a complete overhaul?

Start with actual measures that will ACTUALLY cut costs and provide coverage for those in need. Does the Congress think we are not paying attention and we don't see them paying off the trial lawyers and big pharmaceuticals? Who do they think they're kidding?

Just talk to your doctors, pediatricians, other caregivers. The vast majority of the healthcare industry thinks what is happening is misleading and very bad for the country. Rationing, fewer doctors, specialists, longer waits are ahead. When the cuts to Medicare come, which they will, which doctors will continue to see Medicare patients when they are ALREADY taking a cut in reimbursement from Medicare? Has anyone done the math on the existing senior population and the baby-boomers coming into Medicare? How many millions of people will see less coverage as a result?

I believe intentions are good on both sides of the aisle to help people. I think the honesty and integrity of those in power has been compromised, especially when it comes to healthcare. Be honest, be fair to EVERYONE, and get down to business.

Agree on some basic reform issues, and don't overhaul the entire system. You cannot go back once it has been changed so radically. Start with smaller, impactful changes and take it slowly. And for goodness sake, let the citizens of the United States that elected you to Congress READ THE BILLS. If this is SO imperative, SO necessary, then do what is in the best interest of the people. Why do it in such a rush with so little discussion and debate? Why do it when no one is looking? Why WAIT to implement changes until 2013 if it so imperative and immediately necessary? Taxes are going to be raised immediately to pay for a program that won't go into effect for another 3 years.

Monday, October 12, 2009

It is OUR GOVERNMENT

Gov. Pat Quinn is creating a new job that will be filled by the head of his Human Services agency Carol Adams, who will become Illinois' representative to Africa at an annual salary of $110,000. Adams will also get a housing expense for her new post in Johannesburg, South Africa. Asked why he was creating a new position while the state has budget problems, Quinn said it's important for the state to nurture economic ties overseas. Never mind that we already pay taxes to Washington D.C. for the State Department to do the same thing. But that seems to be the tend today with the Democrats in charge of OUR GOVERNMENT.


Are we not going to pass a health care plan written by a committee whose own chairman says he doesn't understand it, passed by a Congress that hasn't read it, but exempts themselves from it, to be signed by the President that also hasn't read it, with funding administered by a treasury secretary who didn't pay his taxes, and financed by our country that's nearly broke. Seems like a plan for failure to me.


We need to take back OUR GOVERNMENT, from those that think that they know better and they are the government.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Race $$$

Congresswoman Melissa Bean has been busy raising money for her reelection. However most of her money comes from Political Action Committees, not from the ordinary people in the district that she represents.
Melissa Bean (D) *
Raised: $634,535
Spent: $190,858
Cash on Hand: $627,409
Last Report:June 30, 2009
legend PAC contributions $394,391 (62%)
legend Individual contributions $238,753 (38%)
legend Candidate self-financing $0 (0%)
legend Other $1,391 (0%)
A sample of who contributes to Congresswoman Bean:

CME Group $13,550
Honeywell International $10,000
Operating Engineers Union $10,000
Sportdecals $9,600
Exelon Corp $7,400
Allstate Insurance $5,250
American Council of Life Insurers $5,000
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers $5,000
New Democrat Coalition $5,000

Friday, October 2, 2009

A Note from another Candidate

Dear friends,

I apologize for the late notice, but this Thursday, October 1, will be our first appearance as a Congressional campaign at the Barrington Township Republican Organization Candidates Night. The details were not clear to me at first, so I recognize it may be too late to make arrangements. However your support that night would be greatly appreciated. The more the merrier... and the greater impact.

Not only will we be there for the 8th Congressional District with the others seeking the same office, but so will all Republican candidates for US Senate, Gubernatorial and statewide races, as well as Cook County races. It would be a great opportunity to see what the next election cycle will look like.