One Day Left for Get-Out-the-Vote Efforts
Hang in there! Don't quit now!
If you or anyone you know has even a couple of hours they
can help distribute door-hangers tomorrow, we need your help!
We covered the majority of Rock Falls today, but have all of Sterling to do yet!
If you can help, PLEASE CALL ME!!!
One day to go and I will leave you all alone for awhile! :-)
This election is too important to sit on the sidelines!
815-499-0237 saukvalleyteaparty@live.com
Make sure your friends and family get out to vote!
If you have had your candidate signs stolen (mine were taken last night and so were my parents') make sure you file a report with the proper police department...that way, if they happen to catch someone, they can be held accountable!
My thoughts on the candidates:
Whiteside County Board
We have several new candidates throwing their hat in the ring this time around. District 1: Shane Celestino is a young guy who has shown a desire to be well informed on the issues before the board. We also have a few incumbents who are doing a good job: Kurt Glazier and Jim Duffy. District 2: Les Cady-- is passionate about protecting the interests of ALL county residents and who is willing to go the extra mile to make sure that he is well educated on the important issues. Jerry Stanley--I believe he would bring a common-sense perspective that is sorely lacking. He doesn't seem like someone who would make decisions based on the political party he is affiliated with or due to bullying and intimidation and should be able to work well with those on both sides of the aisle. Joan Johnson--I have not had the opportunity to meet her, however, she is not a current member, so I would be willing to take a chance on her! Gene Jacoby, Paul Cunniff and Bill Milby--they have shown a willingness to listen to both sides of the issues. District 3: Sue Britt has shown courage in standing against the intimidation of her fellow democrat members. She has also spent a lot of time researching the wind farm issue and was quite disappointed in the way the board handled the special use permit process. District 3 new candidates include Cami Schwennecker, James Ruddell and Martin Koster--I think all of them would add some fresh perspective to our stale and entrenched board!
If anyone would like to share their opinion on the Lee County Board Candidates, I would be happy to share that information as well.
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Schilling Rally
Congressman Schilling has 16 rallies scheduled in the last 6 days of the election. It would be great if we could get a good-size crowd to show up in Sterling! This will be about a 20 minute rally, so you should still be able to attend and make it to work on time! Sunday, November 4th ~ Rockford ~ 11:45am Mulligan's Irish Pub, 2212 N. Main Street
Monday, November 5th ~ STERLING ~ 8:30am Grandon Civic Center
(across from Post Office)
Monday, November 5th ~ Kewanee ~ 12:30pm Veteran's Park
Monday, November 5th ~ Geneseo ~ Becker and Becker
Monday, November 5th ~ East Moline ~ 4:30pm East Moline HQ
What the media doesn't want you to know... It is always interesting to see what stories are deemed worthy to report according to the mainstream media. This election cycle they have done a very good job of hiding the real Mitt Romney. Romney was NOT my first choice, but the more I learn about him, the more excited I am about getting to vote for him. He has been portrayed as a rich, out-of-touch, white guy who doesn't care about 47% of this country. He wants dirty air, dirty water and our senior citizens to die quickly. None of these things are true. Here are a few things you probably haven't heard about Mitt Romney: Ballot Initiative to Amend the IL Constitution
I have had a LOT of people ask me for information on the mailing from the Secretary of State about a question that will appear on all Illinois ballots. After reading through the full language of the proposal, I have decided that I will be voting NO on this issue. I have a few concerns. 1.) This does not change much. Most pension increases have passed our General Assembly by large margins, so requiring a slightly larger margin isn't going to stop them if they decide to do so. 2.) This does nothing to fix our pension deficit. It does not address the fact that our pension system is woefully underfunded! So, it is just a ploy to make us THINK they are tackling the problem! 3.) Governor Quinn wants to change our flat state income tax to a progressive tax with 8 tax brackets, the highest being 11%! The IL Constitution requires a flat tax, so, to institute Quinn's progressive tax, they need to amend the IL Constitution. I can't help but think that this "do nothing" pension referendum is just a trojan horse to get support for a Constitutional Convention so that they can try to amend the Constitution to allow a progressive tax. Here is more information on this issue so that you can do your own homework:
We need YOU on Sunday, November 4th! (and/or Monday, November 5th)
We have only FOUR people out of our membership list of 230+ people signed up to go door-to-door...PLEASE commit to just an hour or two to help with this effort!
This election will determine the course of our country for the forseeable future! We MUST change course, but it will take ALL OF US to make that happen! Now is the time! The Albracht & Morthland campaigns have a get out the vote doorhanger that needs to go out in the Sterling/Rock Falls area on Sunday and Monday, November 5th & 6th. If you can help, please email us or call Rachel at 815-985-9567. I hope to have at least 10 people each day to work in teams and cover a lot of ground in as short a period as possible! Will YOU step up? I haven't seen YOUR letter yet!
Please write a letter to the editor in support of a candidate! It is SO important to speak up in support of those who will try to turn this nation back in the right direction!!! Time is running out!!! (most publications limit election-related letters to 200-250 words)
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ATTENTION WHITESIDE COUNTY CONCEALED CARRY SUPPORTERS...
Concealed Carry petitions were presented to the Whiteside County Board at the October board meeting. The issue has been referred to the executive committee. They will discuss the 500+ petitions and the petition demands on November 9 at 3:30pm, room 117, Whiteside County Courthouse. We need to make sure that we have a strong showing of support at that meeting! The executive committee will determine whether or not the issue moves to the full board for a vote. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend and speak in support of the petition demands! Whiteside County Website Request for Help
Next weekend (October 13/14) we will be fighting to FIRE Mike Madigan, as part of the "Lets Mobilize" effort. The Quad City Tea Party together with the Illinois Tea Party will be knocking on doors in support of Neil Anderson, Candidate the 72nd District. I am making a personal appeal to everyone I have come to know in Tea Parties all across western Illinois - Lets Mobilize. I would like to see a car load of patriots from all the surrounding Tea Parties come and pitch in. This race is winnable with your Help! All expenses will be covered, all I am asking for is your time. Gas, food, refreshments will all be provided. Come share the fellowship with patriots from everywhere. If your traveling a long distance, arrangements for hotel accommodations may be made. Everything you will need will be supplied all you need to bring is yourself.
I have known Neil Anderson since his announcement and I can proudly say I stand with him, so come let's stand together!!!!!
Where - 2424 40th Avenue Suite 3, Moline, Illinois (Off John Deere Road)
When - Sat 12 to 5 and Sun 12 to 5
Please Call Mike Martin (309 948 9486) for any questions.
We are embarking on an exciting new chapter of our journey. We are working to engage our members on a more personal level. Please take a quick moment to
We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down.
~Winston Churchill
"Our Portion of History is being written today. What will be remembered about YOUR contribution?"
--Andy Andrews
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