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2012 Update: Illinois Congressional Districts

As we get closer to the March 20, 2012 primary election in Illinois, I wanted to review the races in each congressional district, to see who’s running and who’s likely to win. Here’s my review. 1st Congressional District – this south side Chicago district is heavily Democratic, and will likely continue to vote for incumbent…

Illinois’ Redistricting Bloodbath

Redistricting Map-2011a

The redistricting process is well underway around the country, and whether you like it or not, this process affects who will represent you in state legislatures, and in Congress. Most people think that it’s their votes that send a person to Congress, but that’s where they’d be wrong. Individuals’ votes only account for perhaps 40% in the decision of who goes to Congress.

Rep. Aaron Schock and Me: Separated At Birth

Aaron Schock 2

Heh heh… I now know why people almost-constantly compare me to Congressman Aaron Schock (IL-18)… it’s the similarity of our physique. Congressman Schock recently posed for Men’s Health magazine, and showed off his rock-hard abs, in order to promote a “Fit for Life” campaign. He says, “You have the power to change your life for the better. By making smart, simple food and fitness choices, you can take control of your health—and look and feel better than you have in years! (And you’ll even be helping our nation in the bargain)… Do it for yourself! Do it for your family! Do it for your country!”

Redistricting: A Political Junkie’s Fantasy

Today is a big day for political junkies, because today the U.S. Census Bureau released its re-apportionment data for the 2010 census (and, if you’re like me, you were salivating all the way to 11 AM EST clicking the refresh button until the new data appeared). This re-apportionment will greatly affect the 2012 elections.

Congressman Aaron Schock on CNN

Congressman Aaron Schock is one of my favorite members of Congress (and the one that I was named most like on our last Friday Five). Here he is on the Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer:

Friday Five: “Politician Is My Middle Name” edition

FRIDAY FIVE: The Political Edition!! Or, who the Ewoldt family is most likely to be in current* politics.
*note: current = I can’t be Margaret Thatcher. [muffled tears] I’m over it … really.

My Vote

Several people have asked who/what I’m voting for, and here’s the list: Candidates Governor – Bill Brady (http://www.bradyforillinois.com/) Secretary of State –   Robert Enriquez (http://www.ilstatesec.com/) Attorney General - Steven Kim (http://www.stevekimforag.com/) Comptroller – Judy Baar Topinka (http://www.judybaartopinka.com/) Treasurer – Dan Rutherford (http://www.danrutherford.org/) State House Rep (96th District) – Darlene Senger U.S. Congress (13th District) – Judy…

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