GOPUSA ILLINOIS March 31 2010

Fellow Republicans:



News clips and upcoming event information:



WASHINGTON POST

-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: What if instead of living in conservative Republican Wheaton, Diersen lived in liberal Democrat Beverly Hills? What if instead of being the GOPUSA Illinois Editor, Diersen was the GOPUSA California Editor? What if, in his role as the GOPUSA California Editor, Diersen had attended and written reports on the Young Eagles dinner and the Voyeur visit? Of course, Diersen's reports always include the names of the Republican candidates, the Republican elected officials, the Republican party leaders, and other high profile Republicans who attend. Sadly, certain Illinois Republican Party leaders, certain DuPage County Republican Central Committee leaders, and certain Milton Township Republican Central Committee leaders make it clear that they do not want any record kept of who attends their events.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/30/AR2010033003584.html?hpid=moreheadlines

(FROM THE ARTICLE: Fired RNC staffer led program to recruit young donors - Dan Eggen The Voyeur visit took place after an official Young Eagles dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel, attended by about 50 donors, according to the RNC and other officials. Hotline, citing unidentified sources, said Meyers organized the official RNC event and the after-party at the club. About a dozen Republicans, including Meyers, attended the Voyeur gathering, GOP officials said.)

-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Nasty Steele cartoon

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/tomtoles/2010/03/steele_shackles.html

-- Party over for Steele and the RNC? - Doug Feaver

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dot.comments/2010/03/party_over_for_steele_and_the.html

-- University of Wyoming cancels William Ayers speech - Bob Moen

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/30/AR2010033002390.html



DUPAGE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE

-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Back in the good old days of openness and transparency, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC) used to allow DuPage County Republican Precinct Committeemen, which includes me, to attend DCRCC Executive Committee meetings as observers.

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/27389871/DuPage-Republican-Party-Calendar-of-Events



HUFFINGTON POST

-- The GOP Is "Shooting the Messenger" - Joan Dowlin (DIERSEN: Since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, many who claim to be Republican and some who even claim to be conservative have threatened to harm me if I didn't follow their directives on what to include and what to not include in GOPUSA ILLINOIS daily emails. Some have harmed me because I did not succumb to their threats. Most of the threats came from political thugs who presented themselves as spokespersons for Illinois Republican Party (IRP) leaders. Most wanted me to blacklist Jack Roeser and blacklist anyone associated with Jack Roeser. Now that Jack Roeser has been embraced by the IRP, it will be interesting to see how those political thugs treat me. Of course, I reserve the right to a) expose those who threaten me, b) to obtain restraining orders against those who threaten me, and c) to take legal action against those who threaten me.)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joan-e-dowlin/the-gop-is-shooting-the-m_b_516056.html



ABC7

-- Kirk isn't saying if he wants health care repealed - Charles Thomas

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/politics&id=7358698



NBC5

-- DISGUSTING: "Scarface School Play" Causes Trouble for Local School The video is a hoax - Andrew Greiner and Lora Lesage

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Scarface-the-School-Play-Causes-Trouble-for-Local-School-89533267.html

-- Mark Kirk Backs Off "Repeal" Charge Kirk implores Giannoulias to do some straight talking as well - Mary Ann Ahern

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Kirk-Talks-Healthcare-Reform-89519812.html



CBS2

-- Beverly Hills: Rove Abandons Book Signing After 'Arrest' Attempt

http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/karl.rove.book.2.1599344.html

-- Obama Takes Care In Sizing Up 'Tea Party' Movement - AP

http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/obama.tea.party.2.1601135.html



CHICAGO TRIBUNE

-- COYOTES AND THEIR PROMOTERS ARE OVERJOYED: Wheaton ends coyote culling program - Clifford Ward

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/03/wheaton-ends-coyote-culling-program.html

-- CLARENCE PAGE: "Ironically, exasperated Republican insiders tell me that Steele probably would have been gone by now if the party didn't have such a severe shortage of Republicans-of-color in key positions. Republican leaders find themselves in the awkward position of trying to reach out to nonwhites without calling attention to race. These leaders favor a colorblind society as a policy position and oppose affirmative action "quotas." Yet, they are not comfortable with looking increasingly like a white party, especially when they have to go up against the country's first black president." (DIERSEN: Which group does Page despise the most -- Whites or conservative Blacks?)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-oped-0331-page-20100331,0,7820555.column



CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

-- VERY SAD: Mark Kirk refuses to say he'll repeal health care overhaul - AP

http://www.suntimes.com/news/elections/2131452,kirk-health-care-repeal-033010.article



DAILY HERALD

-- FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN DUPAGE EDITION: COYOTES AND THEIR PROMOTERS ARE OVERJOYED: Wheaton officials halt coyote trapping program - Robert Sanchez

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=369587

-- VERY SAD: Foster gets support of Provena hospital CEO for health care vote - Jim Fuller

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=369677&src=5

-- Perhaps they'll hear us come November - Rafael Rivadeneira, Elmhurst

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=368946&src=

-- Lisle commission sets Navistar hearing date - Jake Griffin

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=369618

-- Health care takeover unconstitutional - Paul White, Naperville

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=368947&src=

-- Does the Left know why we're angry? - Doug MacGregor, Naperville

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=368949&src=



SUBURBAN CHICAGO NEWS

-- Video gaming debate something to chew on - Denise Crosby

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/news/2131940,2_1_AU31_DENISE_S1-100331.article

-- AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY'S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS AND ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Economy magnifies domestic violence issue Economic hardship magnifies domestic violence problem - Susan Carlman

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/news/2131759,6_1_NA31_DOMVIOLENCE_S1-100331.article



SUBURBAN LIFE

-- New legislation would turn water commission operations over to DuPage County - Dave Heitz

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/elmhurst/newsnow/x1009765692/New-legislation-would-turn-water-commission-operations-over-to-county



PIONEER LOCAL

-- Local leaders hit Springfield to oppose governor's budget plan - Amy Deis

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/clarendonhills/news/2131415,clarendon-hills-managers-040110-s1.article

-- Opposition rises to county control of water commission - Amy Deis

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/clarendonhills/news/2131436,clarendon-hills-managers-040110-s2.article



BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH

-- Illinois AARP seeks safeguards on power of attorney

http://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/article_e6bd3177-a44b-576d-8fb4-ba332e5b35fa.html



ALTON TELEGRAPH

-- AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY'S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS AND ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Nearly 1.5 million in Illinois short on food - Bill McMorris

http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/food-38258-state-illinois.html



REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH

-- NBC Chicago hits Kirk for backtrack but gives him pass on taxes

http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=1475



ILLINOIS REVIEW

-- OUTSTANDING: Judge says contractor can sue IDOT chief over highway work quotas

http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2010/03/judge-says-contractor-can-sue-idot-chief-over-highway-work-quotas.html

-- DISGUSTING: Video: Your public school tax dollars hard at work

http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2010/03/video-your-public-school-tax-dollars-hard-at-work.html

-- Democrats' Chicago-Style Threats Against Job Creators Continue

http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2010/03/democrats-chicagostyle-threats-against-job-creators-continue.html



AMERICANS FOR TRUTH ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY

-- VERY SAD: 'Gay Liberation Network' Leader Pronounces Catholic Church 'Haters' - Peter LaBarbera

http://americansfortruth.com/news/gay-liberation-network-leader-pronounces-catholic-church-haters.html



NANCY J. THORNER

-- The Flourishing of Statism

http://nancyjthorner.wordpress.com/2010/03/27/the-flourishing-of-statism/



ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE

-- Obama's Controversial Recess Appointment to the EEOC: Lesbian Chai Feldblum - Laurie Higgins

http://www.illinoisfamily.org/news/contentview.asp?c=34815



CHICAGO NOW

-- Palin Endorses Kinzinger - Blake Dvorak

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/voting-booth/2010/03/palin-endorses-kinzinger.html



ARCH PUNDIT

-- Mark Kirk: Man of Principle

http://archpundit.com/blog/2010/03/30/mark-kirk-man-of-principle/



HUFFINGTON POST

-- Sheila Simon: Learning About The Democrats' New Lieutenant Governor Nominee

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/30/sheila-simon-learning-abo_n_518778.html



ACCURACY IN MEDIA

-- DISGUSTING: NBC Partners With Gay Magazine (DIERSEN: All the religions of the world discourage homosexual activity.)

http://www.aim.org/don-irvine-blog/nbc-partners-with-gay-magazine/



THE HILL

-- GOP leaders seek to distance themselves from Michael Steele - Molly K. Hooper and Bob Cusack

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/89831-gop-leaders-seek-to-distance-themselves-from-michael-steele

-- Nev. GOP chief quits - Sean J. Miller

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/other-races/89949-nev-gop-chief-quits



HUMAN EVENTS

-- Democrats Awash in Corruption Scandals - Donald Lambro (FROM THE ARTICLE: In Illinois, a state notorious for its political corruption, Gov. Rod Blagojevich was impeached and removed from office last year for trying to sell the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama to the highest bidder. Blagojevich, who now faces charges that include fraud and solicitation of bribery, goes on trial June 3.)

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36271



WORLD NET DAILY

-- University of Wyoming to Bill Ayers: Thanks but no thanks! Radical's appearance at university canceled

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=134157



NATIONAL POST

-- Sex-club expense leaves Republican chairman red-faced - Victoria Wells

http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/blogs/posted/archive/2010/03/30/sex-club-expense-leaves-republican-chairman-red-faced.aspx



GOPUSA ILLINOIS

-- Clowns to the Left, Jokers on the Right - Debra Saunders

http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/dsaunders/2010/ds_0330.shtml



NATIONAL REVIEW

-- Obamacare Costs Illinois Tool Works $22 Million

http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTY5NDhhMGQxYzhlOTQ0MjAyMzRjZTRjYWU1Mjc1Zjg=



HOUSTON CHRONICLE

-- Republicans say Steele will survive nightclub flap - AP

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/6936937.html



SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

-- Karl Rove says GOP must deal with scandal - Carla Marinucci

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/30/MNQS1CNJ2V.DTL&type=politics&tsp=1



MSNBC

-- GOP watch: Strained relationships

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2010/03/31/2253064.aspx



NATIONAL JOURNAL

-- Hotline After Dark -- Steele Yourselves - Rachelle Proulx

http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/03/hotline_after_d_736.php



CBS NEWS

-- GOP Committee Investigating $2K Trip to Topless Bondage-Themed Club - Stephanie Condon

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20001355-503544.html?tag=mncol;lst;3



ABC NEWS

-- Is RNC Chairman Michael Steele's Job in Jeopardy? Republican Leader Comes Under Fire For Spending Spree - Claire Shipman

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Politics/rnc-chairman-michael-steeles-job-jeopardy/story?id=10247675



CANADA FREE PRESS

-- Do Democrats commit hate crimes against black Republicans - Frances Rice

http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/21522



WINDY CITY TIMES

-- What about Brady's running mate?

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=26030

-- Bill Brady: A closer look

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=26029



CITY OF CHICAGO

-- Mayor Daley Proclaims 2010 The Year Of Mexico In Chicago (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, individuals like Daley, governmental entities like Chicago, organizations, companies, etc. that encourage people to come into America illegally and/or to stay in America illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.)

http://mayor.cityofchicago.org/mayor/en/press_room/press_releases/2010/march_2010/0310_mexico_in_chicago.html







UPCOMING EVENTS: FOR EVENT DETAILS, VISIT THE EVENTS PAGES AT: www.illinoisreview.com, www.weareillinois.org, and/or www.dupagegop.com



3/31 Event: Grogan to speak at DuPage County Young Republicans Party in Wheaton

4/6 Event: Kelly to speak at TEA Party Express in Rockford

4/8 Event: Millner reception in Des Plaines

4/8 Event: IRP National Committeeman vacancy applications due

4/8 Event: Wayne Township GOP meeting

4/9 Event: Bill Brady to attend Vernon Township GOP candidate night in Wheeling

4/9 Event: NTRO Annual Pizza Party

4/9 Event: Vernon Republican Candidate Night

4/10 Event: Bill Brady, Dan Sugrue, and Joe Walsh to speak at breakfsat meeting in Grayslake

4/12 Event: Dillard fundraiser in Downers Grove

4/12 Event: Downers Grove Township GOP meeting

4/13 Event: Annual Township meetings

4/14 Event: Milton Township GOP meeting

4/15 Event: Andrzejewski to speak at TEA rally in Palatine

4/15 Event: IPR SCC meeting to fill the National Committeeman vacancy

4/16 Event: Day of Silence Walkout

4/16 Event: Senger fundraiser at White Eagle in Naperville

4/16 Event: Pawlenty to keynote Lake County Republican Federation gala

4/17 Event: TAPROOT breakfast meeting in Lombard

4/17 Event: Bachmann to speak at Family-Pac Federal breakfast in Oak Brook

4/17 Event: Kelly to speak at Clark County TEA Party

4/19 Event: Lisle Township GOP meeting

4/20 Event: York Township GOP meeting

4/21 Event: Winfield Township GOP meeting

4/22 Event: IRP fundraising dinner

4/24 Event: Naperville Township GOP meeting

4/26 Event: Radogno to speak at City Club of Chicago luncheon

4/27 Event: Bloomingdale Township GOP meeting

4/28 Event: DuPage Young Republican meeting

4/28 Event: David Kohn on Theodore Roosevelt at the Union League Club

5/2 Event: Kachiroubas fundraiser in Lisle

5/5 Event: Cinco de Mayo RNHA fundraiser in Aurora

5/12 Event: Palin to speak at the Rosemont Theater

5/21 Event: Naperville Area Republican Women's Organization fundraiser in Lisle

7/4 Event: Wheaton & Glen Ellyn Independence Day parades

7/17 Event: Operation Support Our Troops concert in Wheaton

9/9 Event: RNHA of Illinois Meet the Candidates event

9/18 Event: Glenn Beck to speak at URF event in Chicago area

10/8 Event: Milton Township GOP Oktoberfest at the Carlisle

11/2 Event: General election



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