Actually Frank, the tune isn't a lot different. AT had a panel doing interviews. In a perfect world, the ten committeemen working those precincts would have been the only people there. The world isn't perfect. We'll work them all just as we had planned to before. Endorsing before a single person is on a ballot is still a bewildering practice. Time will tell. Perhaps you can describe this entry as an "outburst".

Maybe we can't describe his statements as an outburst, but his comments to the Downers Grove endorsement speaks to his temperament no matter how you spin it. The comments were solicited immediately after the endorsement. One can argue that it expressed his real opinion about the process, and the people involved with the endorsement. Say what you will, but first impressions of people unfamiliar with Nybo were formed, and it reinforces what his peers already know, his is petulant.

Now that he has been chastised, in this new article, he now spins himself as a man of the people. His populist approach is similar to his mentor's, Barack Obama. As with Obama, we see that this approach wears as thin as his skin as people get to know the person.

Nobody was "chastised" Frank. It's this simple: Endorsing candidates in a primary before a single candidate has actually filed to run is philosophically opposite of what "the people" would hold in their best interest. In our opinion, that was their organization trying to give a leg up to the hometown guy. Not surprising. Not meaningful and not terribly democratic really. There's no retraction on that one. In Addison, they had a panel interviewing. It wasn't just the 10 committeemen of the 10 precincts, so the interests of just those 10 precincts wasn't the primary concern. Addison has 10 precincts, all in Elmhurst, so they're very important to us. We'll go work them very hard. You keep talking about endorsements from this guy, that guy and the other organization as these "peers". Your peers are the governed! They get it. We're not shopping for endorsements of anyone but voters. I've never voted for anyone in my life because "Elected official A" told me to or Organization Y told me to. These are very smart voters. Time for you to catch up with your outfit.

Hey Michael, According to Lincoln they all matter. So I guess we'll just go see all of them.

And for the record, President Lincoln had less than 1 1/2 years of formal education in his entire life. He rarely even had two consecutive days of education in a school room. Upon walking into Knox College in the Lincoln-Douglas debates and going to the second floor and climbing out a window and onto the portico to address the crowd, he announced "I have now been through college".

"Rep. Awesome" (as he is known by his peers) as Lincoln, yeah, right. Why is it that none of the endorsing organizations endorsed him? Why is it that his peers haven't endorsed Nybo? Why is Lincoln-lite so proud of bucking the system, as he highlights inn all his campaign literature? Why is this Tea Partier so afraid to work within the system to try to change it? Why is his campaign staff talking about education background and staffer pay other than to deflect from Nybo's record, demeanor and integrity.

There can only be simple answers. He is disrespected by the very people who have grown to know him best, Republicans at the organization level and within the legislature. How can he be an effective legislator and representative of his constituents when he disses them whenever things don't go his way, and his peers shun him like a bad stink? With the exception of his own paid staffer, what elected official, you know, those people ALREADY elected by the people, has announced backing for Nybo?

Frank,
Even using your skewed and goofy logic, you've just made a case for the people. His lone vote (bucking the party) was the decider in creating Workman's Comp Reform. Before you start rambling about that one; Dillard voted for it too. It's just that his vote didn't mean anything and the vote in the House did. By the way, he is awesome.

Nybo's lack of any significant accomplishment will be weighed against Dillard's record of significant accomplishments that are too long to list. Nybo twists his thin record and lack of support as "bucking the system." I KNOW for a fact that while Dillard takes nothing for granted, he is doing anything but shaking in his boots.

Lack of accomplishment? He doesn't have a cushy 30 years in Springfield, but if you compare last session i.e. "what have you done for me lately"....Nybo's legislation to rid the state of Blago Billboards, make it legal for school nurses to administer Epi-pen shots to kids with food allergies, Workman's comp reform, and the State Treasurers office investing non-tax capital into high tech companies growing in the high tech corridor.
Here's your guy. Voted YES for gambling expansion, the DREAM ACT. Took six figures from the teacher's union and now he's going to be a voice in Pension Reform? Go to school Frank. Those ain't Republican or conservative ideals there.

Kevin, which one of his peers has stepped forward to say Nybo is doing what is in the best interest of Illinois. None have. The elected representatives in this state are at least as tuned into the voters as Nybo can ever claim. In the interests of their constituents, their lack of endorsement speaks volumes about their consideration of Nybo as a legislator and representative.

Frank says "The elected representatives of this state are at least as tuned into the voters as Nybo can ever claim" First, I can assure you that is not true. Secondly, you seem to think this is about being popular in the chamber instead of representing your district. Is this really about the other representatives who are supposed to be representing their people or the people Frank. You just need to wait to see who supports who when the time is more appropriate; i.e. like when real candidates file real petitions and wind up on a real ballot. Time will tell.

Ms. Heslop, Please tell us more about what you know about pedigree. His dad was born and raised in Westchester, his mom in Berkeley. He was raised in Roselle and took the train to Fenwick. He worked his fanny off to get into Dartmouth. He was accepted to Harvard Law and U of C Law School. Chose to go to law school closer to his future wife. Earned the Truman Scholarship to get into law school. Compare and contrast with the competition and tell me all about pedigree. He earned it, every last bit of it including the clerkship for Federal Judge Zagel.
BTW, your understanding of townships giving money to candidates couldn't be further off. Nybo has the most effective organization going door to door anywhere. Because, he's so good at it! Ask anyone, they'll tell you.

Gee, Kevin. His pedigree sounds extremely similar to his mentor, Obama.

There you go throwing around the whole Obama thing Frank. People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones or take showers during daylight hours. Perhaps your guy can do a national commercial for my guy. Heck, he did it for Obama. Who's really vulnerable on the whole Obama thing? If I were you, I would never bring up Obama's name. People don't forget that kind of stuff.

Hey Darlene, Why don't you call that powerful man and run your thoughts and opinion by him. York Township and their 100 precincts will not be taking the cue from Addision Township and their 10. All 10 are in north Elmhurst. None of the Addison Township precincts are in Lombard in this District. If you were walking it and meeting people here since June, you'd know that. For the record, Pat Durante is a pal. He's a longtime organization guy. This does not come as a surprise to us. York is firmly behind Nybo. Firmly.

Your assertion that York is firmly behind Nybo lacks exactly one thing, Kevin. Facts.

We'll see Frank. Why aren't you agreeing with Darlene about York taking cues from Addison? York will go with their guy, just as DG went with theirs.

Kevin,

Since you appear able to predict the future, how about sharing this Friday's lotto numbers. Your GUESS about support within the York Township Republican organization is just that, a guess. My guess is you're wrong. And since Nybo only believes, and based on his previous comments, respects some of the organizations and not others, why would any of the York Township folks believe anything he says? It looks like the Nybo strategy is to dis other townships like Downers Grove, Milton, Addison, Lisle, and undoubtedly anyone in York that doesn't drink his Koolaid, and is hanging his hat on some percentage of his home district. This is certainly not the calculus of a person who wants to represent ALL his constituents, only those marching lockstep to his arrogance.

Hey Frank, Play 1 through 8 in Friday's lotto. Your chance is as good as anyone's. Nobody is dissing townships and York and Milton do not do endorsements. Do you think they came to that policy without thinking about the very thing that's happened here with the other two. Their philosophical bent is different. We happen to agree. When you bring out the "kool-aid" type statements, you embarrass yourself. People will support the person they believe will work hardest for them. Nybo has a strong record of working hard for people in York. They know him. No calculus; just a good history there.

the reputation of pat durante is that he is a PARTY guy - it's all about being a republican, republican unity, all for the party, so therefore, if it is indeed all about the party, and he, being the head of the addison township republican party has endorsed dillard, then this seems to me to be shaping up as a huge infight w/in the dupage republican party. this is beginning to get just a bit ugly. i'll bet the democrats are licking their chops. be careful what you wish for.

Bill, I'll ignore the empty suit comments and get right to your question; Since June, about 10,000 doors personally for Chris. 10 times that amount for all of us who are helping him. By March, we'll have gotten to all of them. There's your answer.

June to October, 4 months, or approximately 650 man-hours (Assuming a normal work day, when does Nybo find time to perform his legislative duties and his employment responsibilities?). Assume typical voter contact to take about 6 minutes (very conservative, proper contact takes longer), so about 10 people per hour. 10,000 voter contacts, 1000 hours. So, the claim to have had 10,000 voter contacts at their home is very hard to understand, and believe.

Frank, I've walked door to door everyday for years. 6 minutes is a very long time to be at anyone's door. I've knocked on over 200,000 over the past 10 years. It actually takes less than a minute at most, rarely someone wants to talk for a much longer time. If you did 10 per hour, our campaign would have to let you go. If you want to compare my bona fides with yours on this topic, go ahead. Chris has never stopped walking since winning his first election and he's helped plenty of great government people get elected. If you have to stand there for 6 minutes to convince people, you must be selling vacuums.

Jim,

That is not the belief of Nybo's peers.

Jim, Frank keeps mistaking the word "peers" for "colleagues". He offers eyewitness accounts of things that never happened because he wasn't there. Hearsay and innuendo is what he peddles. If he knocks on your door, bring a lunch, it'll take a while.

So, a candidate's own words are personal, Kevin? How has your obvious spin of his own words and behavior helped your candidate? Fact: of these two candidates, Dillard has racked up more awards for integrity, effectiveness, respect, insight and fairness than Nybo can ever hope to achieve. His achievements cannot be listed in 1200 characters, like you were able to do with Nybo's entire list of achievements.

Dillard was the Chief of Staff to former Governor Jim Edgar, starting in 1991, and started service in the Senate in 1994. More of the "new math" you're using on voter contact? Seems like 21 years is not quite 30, even if you include Dillard's time as a judge...

Frank, If you know what someone can achieve in the next 20 years, you're the awesome one. Here's my new math and my old math on your guy in Springfield. He's been there since college- don't you watch his commercials? Patronage chief for Thompson, Chief of Staff for Edgar, appointed to the Senate in 1993. When was Jim Thompson Governor? What year is it now. Subtract the this year from the first question and get your answer. If the story problems aren't your strength, it adds up to 30+.

Frank, I can't wait for the debate on pension reform to start down there. Your take on this is off the highway. The two sides have been negotiating for months on reform. Your Illinois Constitution argument is on the side of those opposing reform. It's getting slippery under you now.

I hear you, Jim. Passion is a help to a public servant. But in this case, consider the passion in context, and compare it to Sen. Sandack's behavior when he lost the DG endorsement. And it would appear that Nybo's "passion" has been noticed by his peers while in legislative session and caucus, and has been called inappropriate...

Jim, I was at one of the city council meetings when Nybo walked out when the vote was being cast and then back it when it was over. Why vote for someone who doesn't have enough "passion" or conviction to stay in the room when it counts?

Dan,
Usually when an official walks away from the dais and then rejoins the meeting, it's because they have identified a conflict with an issue that's being voted on. It could be a client is involved or a family member or an organization you belong to. The official discloses the conflict, doesn't participate in the discussion or debate and temporarily leaves the dais during the vote. Nearly all Trustees or Alderman are obliged to do this from time to time. It's not sinister or chicken, it's in accordance with good practice. An example: Lee Daniels did not vote on the new Commiskey (now Cell One) park, because of a business relationship with the owner that pre-existed. He rightfully refrained from the vote. Chris took lots of tough votes in Elmhurst. It's hard to hide on a City Council.

Kevin, I don't believe it was the case on this vote since it wasn't a vote on a contract or something similar. If I have the chance I might track it down on the city council archives. I've been to a number of public meetings and I'm pretty familiar with how the process works. I know I won't be electing someone to represent me that votes present on the controversial matters. Others are saying the same thing. Are we all wrong? I didn't have ANY opinion positive or negative about Nybo until I saw him in action.

Dan, I can see that you're not particularly a fan, but you're not entitled to a different set of facts (as it relates to Springfield votes, I'm not an expert on Elmhurst votes). Chris is not someone who has voted "present", but once that I know of. And that vote was on 2nd reading, not final passage. He did so at the request of his leader. His "no" votes were as a result of being called to the Governors office. He removed his voting key so others didn't vote for him in his absence. (that's a whole other story!) He entered in the record his exact voting positions on the votes he missed while in the Governor's office. It's not rare at all for individual and small groups of lawmakers to be called in to speak with the Exec. Branch. Part of this particular meeting included expressing that he would not vote for the Dream Act. If you're not on the floor, another Rep. will cover your voting button for you. Chris didn't want his key left unattended on 3rd reading (final votes). He's very much on the record for these issues and not a "present" on anything down there. Those are the facts.

Kevin said,

"He did so at the request of his leader."

Curious that you use this statement, especially since he decided to ignore his leader on the Workers Compensation vote, being the only House Republican to do so. This is especially noteworthy considering that right after his vote, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, he received a $1000 contribution from the Workers Compensation Lawyers Assn PAC. Reminds me of the Quinn/AFSCME quid pro quo during the 2010 elections...

No Frank, his "present" vote did occur on Saturday before Labor Day on second reading of the Workers Comp Reform bill at the request of the leader-get it- same issue. He advised the leader 3 days in advance that he would support the bill and voted "present" at the Leader's request on second reading.
There was no contribution "right after" the vote. There were many companies that supported him, small and large, several weeks afterward at his fundraiser. Some news.

As long as you've opened the door on a $1K contribution, let's ask you about your guy. DIDN'T HE ACCEPT $250,000, (a cool quarter mil) from the educators union? See, now that's news. Now that pension reform is coming up, hard to imagine how that amount of Do Re Mi figures into the mix. Lots a dough from gaming folks too. Lots more from the utilities. i.e. Electric company? If you want to talk about money, I think you're going find yourself back in that glass house again. You're not helping him here Frank.

Why would the only donation the Workers Compensation Lawyers Assn PAC made in 2011 be to Nybo and it was right after the vote as anyone who looks up the ISBE information will discover. And, yes you're right about those big dollar donations, taken during the Governors race, which as anyone knows is a whole different kettle of fish from a Senate race. Donations show a level of support from a broad spectrum all sectors of business and labor, and individuals. In fact, it is a measure one can use to determine the level of support a candidate has. Dillard is leading in Springfield on pension reform. Don't you find it curious that he would be supported by BOTH manufacturers and unions? As a matter of fact, while you say I'm not helping, it looks like you are determined to point out one of Dillard's greatest strengths over your guy, the fact that he can build consensus and bridge the gap between disparate interests, unlike your my-way-or-the-highway candidate.

Frank, Almost everything you've said here is really shoveling out the barn, and everyone knows what you shovel out of a barn. But this explanation of the Quarter Million Bucks from the IEA takes the cake. You win the "rationalize away the facts" contest. Your guy in on the record in the Daily Herald as saying "pension reform should not include people currently in the system" Not retirees! People in the system. We'll see if he stays with that position or not. He has at least 250,000 reasons to hang in there, but he spun on the dime on embryonic stem cell research too after offering assurances.
Here's the challenge Frank: List the contributions both have received on this site. For kicks, list the expenses too. In your mind people love guys who raise vast sums of money. Let's see who bellied up to the bar on this one. Your last post is such a head scratcher that I've rubber off more of the little hair I still have.

Kevin,

Perhaps you should read the Illinois Constitution about existing labor contracts, and inform yourself that people in the system already cannot have their accrued benefits cut. That says nothing about pensions going forward, and Dillard is on the record as STRONGLY supporting pension reform, and is one of his top two priorities along with job creation. I guess your guy just believes the Illinois Constitution is only in effect when it is convenient for him.

Sorry...Dillard supporters want smooth and boring never lose your cool, that's why they voted for and support Obama.

Bill, Don't make me bring you coal for Christmas! I'll try to do better for you on the strategic leadership side. If you check with my "peers", I think they'll tell you that this is an area this organization is very good at. We have been working very hard since the beginning of the Summer and we have a wonderful group of folks who help. Nybo is a remarkable door to door guy. Ask around. It's not really hard to believe. The glare could be coming from my bald head though!

Bill, let me try again. In a House District there are approximately 110,000 citizens. In a Senate District, there are about 220,000. By himself, Chris can knock on a lot of doors. He's rarely by himself. 10K x (not plus) 10 would give you the number of doors the whole team could reach. Figure that there are a little more than 1/3 of the households as there are people. (more than 1 person per house). It's not an exact science, you just go precinct by precinct until you hit them all. I'm not trying to mislead you, I'm trying to explain how this kind of effort works. Hope this helps.

No need for an apology Bob. I'm sure you went to an excellent high school and a fine college. I don't diminish anyone's education. Neither do I refer to them as elite. He worked hard to earn his place in the world, as I'm sure you did too. You should see him or a member of his team at some point, or at the very least evidence that he attempted to meet you there (50% or so are not home these days- people are very busy trying to keep up with kids and make a living). If you went to school in Illinois, Lincoln was a hot topic. Chris and I share a great interest in him.

OK Mike, I'll take him aside and offer your keen insight because of what "you know and I know" (90% of elected officials from the UN on down to the Mosquito Abatement Districts) all in favor of Dillard. The embarrassment is just too much. We should go run in the 7th, and move there.
This is so silly it doesn't deserve any response. How about you keep working for your guy and I'll keep working for mine and we let the voters of the district they BOTH LIVE IN decide. Think of this as me taking you aside Michael- We've heard your amazing strategy and the answer is NO. Describing an election as a Folly is an interesting approach. Keep up the great work. It's almost as if you are on our side.

Cincinnatus
4:38pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Kevin Fitzpatrick
12:29pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
"Broke with caucus to support $10B in Blagojevich Borrowing plan causing spiral to $90B+ today."

Nice try here. You are of course talking about the 2003 bill that REFINANCED existing state bonds to a much lower interest rate that SAVED the state billions of dollars in interest, right?

yeah Frank. I'm highlighting all of the great savings this resulted in. Yikes.

I actually reposted this one so everyone else could enjoy this mind-twister as much as I did. This saved us billions and somehow we're 10x more in debt than the principal on his "savings" vote. I have no idea who you could sell this to.

Gaming Bill final passage: Nybo - no vote
DREAM Act final passage: Nybo - no vote

Kevin Fitzpatrick
12:29pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
"Broke with caucus to support $10B in Blagojevich Borrowing plan causing spiral to $90B+ today."

Nice try here. You are of course talking about the 2003 bill that REFINANCED existing state bonds to a much lower interest rate that SAVED the state billions of dollars in interest, right?

Dillard is strongly pro life and has the voting record that proves commitment to pro-life issues.
o Sponsored the parental notification and consent bill,
o the “Choose Life” license plate bill
o voted to ban use of state funds on partial birth abortion and contraceptives as well as abstinence education.

• Dillard supported limited stem cell research only when conducted in a MORALLY responsible way and ONLY if there is no use of state tax dollars to fund this research in hopes the research would be that science would at least have the opportunity to see what life-saving advances can be made.

The borrowing plan saved BILLIONS of taxpayer dollars. The plan was not for additional borrowing, but refinanced existing debt and allowed the arbitrage to minimize the interest on EXISTING borrowing.

The RTA did much more then what you're saying.
• It’s good government and reduces property taxes.
• This doesn’t affect downstate counties…only Chicagoland.
• THIS BILL WRESTLED CONTROL AWAY FROM TODD STROGER AND GAVE MORE AUTHORITY TO THE SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES on RTA governance. As a Senator, Dillard represents thousands of daily commuters in my district and county.
• Most important, it was a time when Republicans were able to exact major CTA pension reform worth $200 million as well as increased fares, and for the first time the majority of new money (52%) is going to surburban service. 40% of Sales taxes are paid by non residents.
• It also reduced real estate taxes on his constituents and anytime he can reduce real estate taxes and get rid of Todd Stroger controlling anything, he’ll do it.
• Ask Dan Cronin, Joe Birkett and John Milner – they’ll tell you how important it was!

• Dillard DIDN’T VOTE FOR VIDEO POKER. He supports gaming as part of a capital bill. He didn’t pick the revenue stream but does support investing in our States roads and bridges, schools & the jobs they create.
• He committed to his local chamber of commerce and the Naperville Sun newspaper that I would support the capital plan if it were brought up for a vote. Unlike some political figures, he keeps the commitments he makes.
• He spoke out against video poker on the floor during the debate.
• In fact, Dillard was the guy who had to tell Mayor Daley NO as Gov. Edgar’s chief of staff when the Mayor wanted to put a huge new casino and entertainment complex in the city--the size of four football fields.

I wonder what new streams of revenue Nybo supports...

Dillard supported the DREAM act, which allowed Illinois residents with a valid Illinois identification, who had paid ALL of their taxes, had no criminal record and were otherwise qualified to enter an Illinois college to accept PRIVATE funds for their education. Apparently, Nybo expects these folks to be driven out of the state on a rail, and does not care about educating a qualified workforce.

Nybo's extremist views highlights exactly why the Republican Party has huge difficulties reaching out to Hispanic (and other minority) voters. Instead of trying to work to solve the very real problem of what to do with the children of immigrants, Nybo and other extremists instead feel they should criticize those who understand the problems we have, and tries to solve them.

Here's a bulletin; 4 more rationalization of bad vote emails from Frank, starting with rationalizing embryonic stem cell research conduct "in a MORALLY responsible way...his boss Mr. Lewis added in a letter to Committeemen that "these embryos were being destroyed anyway". Newsflash Frank, it's not morally responsible and it hasn't resulted in any saving of life or breakthrough. All the breakthroughs and progress have come from adult stem cells and umbilical cord cells. Mr. Dillard committed in writing that he wouldn't support this and then turned around and not only supported it, but gave a floor speech to help it pass. How moral was that?
On the RTA tax, ask all those guys if they'd vote for it now. Blago tossed in free rides and all kinds of goodies. I guess this is another one of those multi-million dollar "non general tax increases" he supported. Another rationalization; let the out of towners pay the tax Tehee. Now with Red light cameras, we're the out of towners who will be paying that tax for going 31mph in a 25mph zone when the light turns yellow and we don't slam on our brakes. Money grabs all around.

Dillard did vote for massive gambling expansion. Video Poker is only one foolish element of it. Tying the capital bill to gambling revenues is just irresponsible. I have a feeling that Mayor Daley spoke to Governor Edgar about a Chicago Casino first hand, don't you? Now Rahm wants one, it does appear your guy is doing everything he can to help him. If Kirk said "NO" to Daley, why is he saying "YES" to Rahm...on everything he wants. The budget needs to be based on less spending, not "new" revenue sources that systematically become lower. Basing your long term financial picture on how Lady Luck treats you at the casino is suspect to me.
Rationalizing the DREAM ACT is hard to fathom Frank. You've forgotten or didn't know that Chris Nybo is married to a woman who is the child of LEGAL immigrants. The Dream Act provides incentives to people to go around the system of legal immigration. Your argument on this legislation is without any merit. You should know better. Thing is, I think you do.

Guardian of Small Business - National Federation of Independent Businesses (won twice)
Jobs Defender Award - Employment Law Council

Advantage: Dillard

Since we're talking about presidents:" I won't hold my opponent's youth and inexperience against him."

Mike Hassan,
Every time you speak, you diminish the character of the person you're supporting. Nybo is in the House Record for opposing Gambling Expansion and the Dream Act. These are not "tough" votes for him. He's against them. Follow the money trail and you'll see why your guy voted for them. He got a lot of contributions from those interests. Saying what one guy didn't do doesn't excuse what the other guy did do. Here's the position:
NYBO AGAINST; GAMBLING EXPANSION
NYBO AGAINST DREAM ACT
NOT AFRAID TO SAY IT. NOT AFRAID TO VOTE THAT WAY.

Barry let me know if you feel the same as me I see a bunch of baby boomers acting like the people my age (25). Protesting people who are in the top 1% people who are upset that they took out a student loan and are upset about life not being perfect and want to smell like urine. It looks like a earthquake in turkey i mean these people are pigs... Where is all the saving the environment? Where's all the organic stuff? Where's whatever these people claim is necessary to save the planet?They're leaving their places an absolute mess -- and there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of recycling going on, unless you count recycling bunch of hippie nonsense from the sixties in terms of attitude and behavior. I have message GROW UP listen to the eagles song get over it and move on. stop hating on people because of their success it doesn't help anything and it wont make your life better you and obama are doing a good job of dividing this country in every way possible. If you get a chance look at paul ryan's speech he just gave i wish we could have him come here and call out this rino dillard and all of his buddys.

Dillard really is a D if you look at how he votes and who he likes to party with.. I hope that hope and change is really working out for him hahahahahaha
http://www.opensecrets.org/usearch/index.php?q=kirk+dillard&searchButt_clean.x=19&searchButt_clean.y=23&cx=010677907462955562473%3Anlldkv0jvam&cof=FORID%3A11#914 what a loser

Barry Nathan
10:12pm on Thursday, October 27, 2011
"Dillard voted for a huge electric rate increase.
Dillard helped pass SB1652 – a huge electric rate increase sought by ComEd and Ameren. (2011) "

Shhhh... So did Nybo...

Frank, no need to offer the Shhhh. The entire City of Elmhurst and significant portions of Lombard have very unique and much higher than normal grid issues. Many Elmhurst residents found themselves standing in 2-3' of sewage in their basements. Many more in both towns had serious and devastating flooding due to power outages that disabled sump-pumps. The devastation was incredible. Chris has pushed Com Ed for a memorandum of understanding on grid overhauls with Elmhurst. The trailer bill is better than the original bill. Not great, but good enough in order to offer these communities sorely needed relief. Hardly a Shhh occasion.

These outsiders bring it up as a dis to Dillard, Kevin. Just pointing out that your guy voted the same way as Dillard, who has been working with the Elmhurst City Council, the Mayor and the City Manager and directly contacting the ComeEd President. I await them heaping their scorn on your guy for the ComEd vote, somehow I doubt I'll see it.

I noticed these people, probably hired or coordinated by someone hired, have decided to re-litigate the governor race which gave us Pat Quinn. At least when it was you and I trading barbs, it was done by people who live in this district and know and care about our local issues instead of hired guns with no attachment to this District. We'll eventually shake hands after this is over and go about our ways working for what we believe is best for our community. We'll probably end up on the same side of many issues, fighting a good fight. These hired guns will do their drive-by, and we'll never hear from them again.

Frank, I don't know who Mr. Nathan or C4L are. Mr. Nathan appears to have done some long term homework. Many of the points he's highlighting are new to me. You've accused Chris of ducking votes (which he hasn't- see story in today's Suntimes about seatmates watching your button- Chris removed his key when he wasn't able to be in the chamber for the vote- still got his vote in the record). I think you're insinuating that our campaign is paying someone. That's both ironic and untrue. You offered your services to us in the beginning of this campaign and it was clear to me that you would require income. We have remained a volunteer organization. There's nothing inherently wrong with paying people, we just haven't done it (with the exception of some very modest cost for data entry by a stay at home mom- somewhere around $30/Week and about 8 weeks of work).

All of these entries are interesting, but the real question in my mind is "When will we see the press release explaining your guy's support for Red Light Cameras now issuing Speeding Tickets too?!? I've seen the soft response of it's only in Chicago. Not good enough. That's where RL Cameras started too. That's a caucus break too. You've been very critical of that. What gives on the Red Light TICKET Cams? This one's way out there.

$1.5 Billion in the treasury as Edgar's Chief of Staff. Fast forward to 1993-2011 Senate years- $90 Billion in debt. Do we blame the last 3 or 4 Chiefs of Staff for that?
I'm still very confused by the statement "He's never voted for a GENERAL tax increase". That's an interesting qualifying statement. Does that excuse the multitude of UN-GENERAL TAX INCREASES? It just sounds silly and deceptive. It might be time to defend those tax increase votes that weren't "general". The solid social and fiscal conservative statement isn't standing lately either. Gambling, Dream Act, Red Light Speeding Tickets, CTA tax relief package, it just isn't adding up.

Mr. Angel, Really? You have no issue with Nybo? Scroll up 12" where you referred to him as an "empty suit". That sounds like you have issues to me. Examine the upbringing of both guys. Kirk is a nice man who I'm sure would not tell you that he's a "rags to riches" story that could only happen in America. Life experiences are important, but unless you want to set the bar at 60 years old for legislators, the system relies on constant refreshing. The people younger that Chris Nybo are going to be the ones saddled the most with the tragic lack of responsibility sloughed off by the last 25 years of this legislature. Should they really have to wait forever to combat the horrible circumstances an irresponsible legislature saddled them with?
All the stiff upper lip, Ivy league, class stuff is silly. Look at issues and votes and the district that needs representation. That's all that matters.

Mr. Angel, I don't think he's an empty suit in any fashion. I don't say those kinds of things about anyone. I work extremely close with Rep. Nybo. He's very well prepared and not prone to temperamental behavior. His intangibles are tremendous strengths for him. If anything, he's honest to a fault. He's not a real political kind of guy. He moves quickly and efficiently and tells people up front what they can expect. Then he does what he says he's going to do. That's why a guy like me is willing to put so much time into him; he is a model of good government. The Dems have not run the Senate for the past 25 years. Mr. Dillard has been a member of the majority during his tenure. Plenty of officeholders around the state are facing primaries. The Dems made sure of that. Remember this Mr. Angel; both of these men are incumbents. As for me (or Chris) being a RINO? You certainly don't know me if you think that. An extension of Michael Madigan? You're a little more than a little out there on that one my friend. When you say things like you do, it would seem to me that a number of people might respond to you emotionally. I'm just not one of them. Why would I?

Barry,

Not a single dollar has been given to me for my time with the Dillard campaign. I offered to help Chris run for office, not to run against Dillard. If Nybo knew he was running against Dillard, he did not share that information with me, and I have been told that he solicited support from several people who thought he was less than forthcoming when doing so. He did not say he was running for the Senate, and many construed that to mean he was running for the House. Same experience as mine, btw.

Frank, notwithstanding your separate discussion with Mr. Nathan, I will take you at your word that you have not, are not and will not accept any compensation for your efforts in the Dillard campaign. Correct my understanding if I have misspoke.
As for Chris' campaign, It was you and me who spoke and I remember it very clearly. You were looking for an income opportunity. We did not have one. It was much too early to suggest what direction Chris might go as he was drawn into a district with 2 other respected colleagues. He was bound for a primary no matter what (don't suggest the 7th or the 46th. He doesn't live there and you DO have to move there within two years if you plan to defend the seat). He's not moving and uprooting his young family-that's a final decision. He made it clear if Rep. Bellock were to retire, he would run for the State Rep seat in the 47th. She's running. Nice to know you would have worked for him against her. He feels there aren't enough women legislators now. He didn't want to work toward reducing women in the legislature by even one. Your innuendo about this being a secret is laughable. He waited for her decision and acted accordingly. No one was misled. Not the least of all; you. We were both in the conversation. You weren't confused or lost trying to construe anything. You made it clear to me that you wanted and needed a paying gig. I understood. I assured you we don't pay. You shopped your services. I'm sorry to hear you're not being compensated.

Fitz, good government model out of Nybo? Paleezz-Leaves the room on important votes. Is a strong advocate for doling out non-competitive contracts to personal friends and campaign contributors (pay to play). Was Nybo prepared for the Downers endorsement event? NO. Did he loose his cool. YES. Did he demonstrate the same pattern of behavior in Aldermanic campaign-YES (we have on tape). Did he give his word to the caucus, YES. Word broken? YES.

THERE is no other Senate race on the Republican side where a proven incumbent Senator is being challenged in a primary.
You know you are helping the DEMS on this one. Mike is on Nybo's speed dial.
Always remember "whats good for the goose is good for the gander."

Barry, Your bud Barry O attended all these "fancy" schools too! Look at the mess.
If Nybo is so smart then why does he work for someone else?
Integrity? look that one up...Dillards face is there.

Mr. Angel, Nearly everything you have stated is untrue. There is a Senate Race right next store between Rep. Ramey and Sen. Pankau. She has virtually the same tenure in the Senate as Dillard. I don't think anyone has Mike Madigan's phone # but his own family. Chris certainly does not. I don't know what word you think he went back on in his caucus, but I can assure you that's false too. Ask the Leader. There was no screaming either. You guys just make crazy things up. Nobody lost their cool in DG Township. The position today is exactly the same as it was a day after the endorsement session. No regrets. We're philosophically opposed to endorsing at all in primaries (a York Twp. tenet) and especially before a single person has filed. It's unproductive, meaningless and not surprising. It's an attempt to help the home town guy. It was really meant to stymie Sen. Sandack more than anyone else. Your continued railing on about different schools is childish and goofy. If you've got a tape of Chris going nuts, show it to everyone you know. The world has a tape of the endorsement of Barack Obama. That's not Chris Nybo doing it.

Let me educate you Bill you just hit this one home and you said it like a true liberal you sound like a person who will be on meet the depressed or slay the nation tomorrow morning defending obama. "so what if dillard ran an ad with BO. Like him or not his still our president" OMG i hope that is what you tell voters. DEAL WITH IT people of Elmhurst he is our president...So what if Obama has done things to this country that will take DECADES to reverse. DEAL WITH IT! So what if Obama has done things in health care that have already hurt our country so bad it will take years to reverse DEAL WITH IT! national debt doubled since 08 ahh well so what right? My father;s employee benefit agency lost half of its commission on business it had bc of Obama care DEAL WITH IT he is our president. people reading this note this guy bill doesn't care if you have been hurt by Obama he is our president like it or not and Dillard went against the party to help him gave him a lot a lot of money partied with him and all the liberals on the white lawn on inauguration day how much did that cost btw? check out opensecrets.org they will tell you(follow the money on dillard its shocking)...hey bill Dillard is a liberal like him or not and soon he wont represent me what a loser that's right i said it LOSER!

Mr. Angel, Thanks for taking it slowly with me. Very generous of you. One race for you to look at with 2 males. McCarter/ Jones in Lebanon/Mt. Vernon area. Actually there are about 10 Senate Republican primaries throughout the state. You're not very informed. Whoever wins the primary will win the general. I've looked at the data. Have you?

C4L, You may want to consider the possibility of an anger management course or get some couch time with a good professional.
I live in the real world. The radical right hurts the R party.
Chil out dawg.

Not sure who KP is. To answer your somewhat silly question, No. There is no purpose for having endorsements prior to the "filing date". Nobody is even on a ballot yet. The majority of precincts are in York and Milton; 2 townships that never do endorsements in primaries. Most don't. Here's the breakdown approximately of precincts; Addison-10, Downers Grove-40, Lyons- 6, Lisle 8. The remaining 165-170 are in York and Milton with over 100 in York. York is solidly behind Nybo (sans Mssrs. Canzolino and Hassan of course- and Hassan doesn't live in the district). Most townships don't wait to endorse- they customarily don't do it in primaries. As of today there are at least 2 more candidates in the District 2 CB race from Elmhurst. Since none of the candidates outside of DG Twp. were invited in this race, I guess it doesn't matter. DGT is also a smaller portion of CB District 2 than York. Are you starting to get it, Mr. Angel?

Kevin Fitzpatrick said,

"York is solidly behind Nybo"

Interesting statement. By what measurement? Polling? Any metrics there, or is it a perception based on a finger in the wind measurement?

Just finger in the air Frank. That's the evidence we have. Nothing else.

York Township is 40% of the population of the district. It is not unusual for a Downers Grove precinct to be twice the size of a York precinct. But those are just numbers, nothing compared to a finger in the wind.

Most importantly, Elmhurst and York could have a representative in Springfield and keep the Democrats out of York and DuPage County, if the young Nybo would run in House Dist. 46, an open seat. This isn't about Elmhurst or York, with Nybo it is about Nybo's ENORMOUS ego.

And oh, yeah, isn't popular former Attorney General Jim Ryan, an Elmhurst resident, with Kirk Dillard (better check your mailbox). As an Elmhurst Resident, something you too Kevin are not, I have no problem being represented by someone not living in Elmhurst.

Hey Bill you sound a lot like david gregory minus the northeastern elitest accent. Do you not think that the founding fathers conservativism was combative. Its people like you that want to keep pushing loser republican after loser republican and it gets us nowhere. Conservatives all over the world are getting elected bc we have history on our side, reality on our side and the laws of economics on are side. Our victory is inevitable. Stick to your polictical consultants who turn you into what they say you should be and make sure you are not what you are. Poor dillard has listened to too many of these guys who say tone it down and have no personal criticism of your opponent a no-lables kind of approach a moderate. People loathe that crapola. Why do you think Trump got so much attention why is romney not winning? Conventinal wisdom get the gop nowhere! time for dillard and all the moderates to go i am tired of us compromising the bankruptcy of this state from 5 years to 10 years. I am tired of people who dont stand for anything. Go NYBO!

"I am tired of people who dont stand for anything."

Nybo

No Vote: DREAM
No Vote: Gaming
Present: Sears

Nybo shows a disturbing pattern of skipping out on important, controversial legislation. This happened as an Elmhurst alderman. This is happening as a Representative. I'm kinda surprised you back Nybo, given his track record...

Frank, Allow me to straighten out the record for you yet again. You know this, but it doesn't prevent you from stating otherwise. Nybo is on the record, the official record in the Illinois House as AGAINST the Dream Act and Gambling Expansion. He was off the floor when the votes were taken meeting with the Governor (at the Governor's request). He doesn't leave his voting key on the floor when he leaves so his vote isn't recorded with him not casting it. Yesterday, he was the last speaker before the CME/Sears Bill was called. His law firm represents Sears. It would have been inappropriate to vote on it. He stated so 1 minute before the vote.
If I see you post this mullarkey one more time, I'm going to treat the readers to an expansive report of Kirk Dillard's "not voting" and "present votes" assembled by Doug Ibendahl. It's two pages long and it demonstrates "present" and "not voting" on the most important issues over the past several years. If readers want to see it, they can simply go to Illinois Review and do a simple search. Intentionally misleading people is bad policy Frank. I will call you on it every single time. Quit trying to rationalize your candidates votes FOR: Embryonic Stem Cell Research, RTA tax increase, Dream Act, Red Light Speeding Tickets, etc. Today he'll probably vote for the CME/Sears tax credit vote. I for one, would not and will not criticize that vote. Neither will Chris Nybo. The state cannot afford to lose more jobs caused by years of bad policy.

Elmhurst will have the best of representation, Sen. Dillard who brought in the funding for York High School, the road improvements on North Avenue and St. Charles Road, the purchase of Elmhurst Quarry for flood control and many other things that have directly benefited Elmhurst. This was done all while he lives in Hinsdale. The argument that any single town (population about 50k in a district of 250k) deserves a representative is ludicrous on its face. Are you saying that if Nybo is elected, all the other towns will not get the representation they deserve? This argument reflects the arrogance of your campaign...

Actually Frank, Chris does not practice "Workers Compensation Law". He is an Employment Attorney, but workers comp isn't part of what he does. Nice try, but false. Like most of what you're spewing. What framed his vote on Workers Comp was a very efficient Legislative Council made up of 65 district residents who provided research and a report and a recommendation. He voted the right way. Everyone knows it.

What type of law does your guy practice, Kevin? I believe it is workers compensation law, which may help frame his vote as he broke from his House Republican caucus.

Way to go Frank, go after unpaid kids! You're a hoot. Look it up Frank. Your guy got $19,000.00 all after the Gov. race. 4x more and the highest among non-leadership. Maybe on your way to the Riverboats to pick up some more loot you can check it out. I guess I've touched a nerve, so you start using terms like "your boy". Cute. We don't pay interns. Not even a campaign 'per diem' like your guy gives himself- that is rather remarkable. No wonder you need all that IEA and Gambling money. You got to pay those "campaigning per diem expenses". All of our interns get to experience legislative and campaign work. That's what they're there to learn without pay. Their alumni will tell you the experience is worth it. They've gone on to use the excellent experience. Frankly, Frank, they're all bright kids and very capable in all of the disciplines of a legislative office or a campaign office. I guess you're Dillard's intern. You're a bit to senior to qualify for our program. As far as"...so perhaps you shouldn't go there", we can talk about the money stuff all day long. Your guy has some explaining to do. Campaign per diem...Sheesh!

I see the Nybo campaign is only going to attack Dillard instead of talking about accomplishments and the future. Certainly you have something in your quiver about why groups and people are coming out for Dillard based on his past work product and plans for the future. Why you haven't gotten around to anything forward looking about what Nybo can and will do. I see that he must be taking a Tea Party (That was him filmed at TeaCon, right?) populist approach which is anything thing but about pragmatically working within a Democrat controlled state.

Removing Billboards, giving kids life saving shots while they're in shock, creating jobs...are those mean spirited notions? I can just imagine great Veteran D.D. Eisenhower doing flip flops in his grave being compared with Rockerfeller. Even Thompson and Edgar delineate a significant philosophical difference. If you're speaking for your candidate now using these examples that range anywhere from fiscal conservative with a weak spot for cheeseburgers and betting on horses (Edgar) to New England Republican standards that wouldn't even meet the threshold of Conservative Democrat in this state (Weld of MA.), you might want to check with him. Using terms like the "Voldermort wing" kinda puts you in that scroogy, grinchy category you're bringing up. Everything you do and say is very personal Michael. People see it immediately.

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