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- Blogs, Bleader Jul 5, 2017
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The two-year Illinois budget stalemate is expected to end this week with a house vote, and other Chicago news
Also, the New York Daily News slams Rahm's "DUMB TRACK MIND."
- Blogs, Bleader May 24, 2017
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Aldermen agree to install 30 more surveillance cameras around Wrigley Field after Manchester bombing, and other Chicago news
Also, Toni Preckwinkle will run for reelection as Cook County Board president next year.
- Blogs, Bleader May 9, 2017
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The Illinois senate is racing against time to reach a ‘grand bargain’ budget deal, and other Chicago news
Also, Pat Quinn returns to the state capitol for the unveiling of his official portrait.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 6, 2014
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A white, wealthy ward went to Rauner—and how the rest of Chicago voted on Tuesday
The Magnificent Mile goes for Rauner, while the black wards keep the faith in Quinn.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 5, 2014
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Searching for the bright side to Bruce Rauner's victory
Words I never thought I'd say—on the bright side, Speaker Madigan held on to his veto-proof majority.
- News & Politics, Feature Oct 15, 2014
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One of these guys is going to be governor of Illinois
A few things you should know about Pat Quinn and Bruce Rauner
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 16, 2014
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Governor Quinn's employment prospects improve
Incumbent governors usually win reelection when jobs numbers are improving—which bodes well for Pat Quinn.
- Blogs, Bleader May 22, 2014
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The mayor's race is not the only game in town
The contest between Governor Pat Quinn and Republican Bruce Rauner is critically important for Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 27, 2014
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The 2014 primaries offer the latest evidence that it pays to be rich if you're running for office
Another election, another influx of jaw-dropping donations from wealthy contributors, including the candidates themselves
- News & Politics, Politics Nov 18, 2010
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The Silver Lining Party
Despite costly losses at the polls, the Illinois Greens insist they aren't blue.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 11, 2010
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A Libertarian Perspective on Our Recent Election
Think the Libertarians are happy with the election results? Think again.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 3, 2010
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Post Mortem
Who won, and who would have won, on Election Day.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 2, 2010
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What Do We Want? We Don't Know! When Do We Want It? Now!
Confused we stand.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 1, 2010
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Endorsement Roundup
Who Illinois papers are endorsing this election season.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 1, 2010
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Our Electoral Milgram Experiment, T-Minus One
No matter who wins tomorrow, we will probably hate them.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 17, 2010
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Why Isn't Illinois More "Tea Party"?
Illinois doesn't have a Christine O'Donnell or Sharron Angle of its own. We ask the experts why.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 24, 2010
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The Return of Reform
Bill Brady looks like he's going to beat Pat Quinn. Which shouldn't be a surprise.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 19, 2010
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Illinois Voters: About As Excited As You Would Expect
The latest from the desultory slog to November.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 23, 2010
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Well, He Is In Favor of Lower Taxes...
Bill Brady releases his tax returns.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 15, 2010
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There's Never a Third Party When You Need It
Someone needs to organize an independent slate of candidates for the top offices in Illinois
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 1, 2010
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Extremely Obvious Point of the Day
Bill Brady's plan to allow the mass euthanization of dogs and cats gets backburnered to another sponsor.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 5, 2010
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Blown Coverage
John Kass apologizes for a press with something to apologize for.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 3, 2010
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Scattered and Not-So-Scattered Thoughts on the Elections
A roundup of the 2010 Illinois primaries.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 3, 2010
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Last Night's (And Early This Morning's) Winners & Losers
Quinn, Hynes, Dillard, and Brady are still in limbo, but there were some winners and losers last night.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 19, 2010
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Illinois Meltdown and a Call for a Monkey Tax
Illinois is in terrible financial shape. That's why we need a monkey tax.