Comments: Senator Chris Lauzen's live on-line Blog! Join Senator Chris Lauzen on Monday, March 13th at 5pm, right here to discuss the...
2006 Illinois Republican Primary
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| Thanks to all who participated. Best wishes! |
Posted by: chris lauzen on Mar 13, 2006 at 17:04 PM |
| Terry, I am enthusiastically campaigning for Steve Rauschenberger and prefer Gidwitz for his leadership ability and guts to stand up to the "bad guys" and Oberweis for his positions on social issues (and his typical volunteer is committed to the true conservative cause). |
Posted by: senator chris lauzen on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:57 PM |
| Dear Senator,Are you actively campaigning on any behalf or are you busy with your own election? |
Posted by: Terry Fanning on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:45 PM |
| Terry, In a local race, the most effective campaigning comes from going door-to-door...times several thousands visits, literally. Secondly, a good way to establish some name recognition is to have lots of yard signs. However, the harsh reality of Illinois politics (because of the size of the state with 12 1/2 million people) is that you cannot win a general election without having about 2.5 to 3.5 million dollars of TV advertising in the last 10 days. When we won the 1998 Republican primary for Comptroller, we had literally 10,000 volunteers organized by county, but our boat got swamped by our general election "machine" Democrat opponent's TV advertising. Actually, this is one of the ways that the Illinois Establishment Politicians (dubbed by John Kass of the Tribune the "Combine") controls who gets elected to office from either party. Consider how difficult it is to get 3,500 people to write you a check for $1,000 for a campaign if you are not willing to make deals with taxpayer money to get those contributions. |
Posted by: Senator Chris Lauzen on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:25 PM |
| Dear Senator,The "all the words a stage" just convinces me your a deep thinker and well read.It took something special to tie that all in |
Posted by: Terry Fanning on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:20 PM |
| I really like that Rauschenberger guy. I know he is running for Lt Governor but he will do a good job! |
Posted by: Hans on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:16 PM |
| Dear Senator,For someone like myself the blog is the best thing to ever come about.I have one more question if say for instance a good canidate runs for office from out of the blue like Brady whats the best way to get your name out there.In another future election he stands a chance cause he ran in this one but what else can you do to get your name out there? |
Posted by: Terry Fanning on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:14 PM |
| DID YOU GET A CHANCE TO READ "ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE" LISTED UNDER MEDIA, THEN VOICE ON THIS WEBSITE? |
Posted by: Senator Chris Lauzen on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:08 PM |
| Terry, what you write makes sense to me. It was a great pleasure for me to speak to someone who has your enthusiasm. |
Posted by: Senator Chris Lauzen on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:07 PM |
| Dear Senator,I believe that Ron Gidawitz is the answer.Judy Baar Topinka has too much baggage with her connection to Ryan and she sounds like she belongs in a bar.Oberwiess is unelectable and Bill Brady who actually may be one of the better canidates doesn't have the exposure he needs to win.The race is going to damage the Republican party.By the way great talking to you it was the thrill of a lifetime thanks again |
Posted by: Terry Fanning on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:03 PM |
| Welcome to tonight's blog. Let me say at the very beginning that my responses and comments are merely my opinion. I respect everybody's opinion.
Kurt, if this were horseracing and there were a prize for picking the front-runner, voting for JBT would win you a prize. However, if Judy wins, on March 22 we will have two candidates who have liberal, social values and represent Illinois Establishment Politics...in my opinion. Where would be the contrast and real choice? |
Posted by: Senator Chris Lauzen on Mar 13, 2006 at 16:03 PM |
| Although I am in Gary Dahl's district, I have been receiving your enlightening e-newsletters. I think Topinka is the best chance to rid ourselves of Blabovich. |
Posted by: Kurt Mathes on Mar 13, 2006 at 14:23 PM |
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