Mark, you're being a bit facetious here. Barack Obama was NOT Rep. Nybo's favorite Professor. He had a lot of great professors at the University of Chicago. He's never voted for him, and has never voted in a Democratic primary. Check it, It's public info. To have voted for him before his US Senate race, he would have had to have been registered in Hyde Park Mark (forgive the rhyme). He never has been. He actually passed some brochures for his teacher Obama when he was running against Bobby Rush for Congress; a race Obama lost decisively. That's a pretty far cry from the Chairman of the DuPage GOP making a National TV ad. One guy was 56, the other was 21. One race was for a congressional seat (too bad he didn't win!), the other was for President of the United States. So, pretty much everything you've stated Mark is untrue. You can't have thin skin and have to deal with persons like yourself.

Nybo had Friends of Barack Obama group on his Facebook page until just prior to this primary. Nybo walked precincts and coordinated volunteer efforts for Obama while in Law School. A newspaper article said Obama was a favored professor of Nybo.

Calling Kevin spin machine in 3...2...1...

Frank, you're mistaken. No actually telling yet another untruth. You've told me before you have a screen capture of the Friends of Barack Obama page. You couldn't, because it never existed. He did pass out some brochures for Obama, when he was a student at U of Chicago Law as a student in his voting rights class on one weekend...when he was running against Bobby Rush. Too bad he didn't win that one. History would be different. He was a 21 year old student confined to a Hyde Park race. Mr. Dillard was a 56 year old Chairman of the Dupage Republican Party who cut a nationwide endorsement commercial for Obama for President of the US. Big difference Frank. That's not defend-able. You just rationalize it as much as possible hoping people will forget. They didn't. You only have to spin when the facts aren't on your side. You must be getting really dizzy.

Mr. O'Meara and Mr. Mark, To ease your minds, I can assure you that I am paid nothing for my volunteer efforts. My wife is the Director of the Legislative office of the 41st Legislative District. She held that position for Representative Biggins prior to Rep. Nybo being elected. The taxpayers get their money's worth for her outstanding work. It's a very modest salary, far less than most people earn. She's volunteered for many efforts over the years gentlemen. She's a Certified School teacher who specialized in Special Ed for many years. She tutored dozens of children for no compensation to help struggling parents. I don't find anything she does hypocritical. I do however find it curious and rather tactless that Mr. Dillard's staff constantly brings her up in any conversation. I'm in love with her for over 30 years, yet I've learned to ignore these slights. If you were in my position, could you? She's a tough lady who understands that helping people sometimes means you'll be criticized unfairly. Hypocritical is the polar opposite of how I feel gentlemen. I'm a free mouthpiece Mark, just as I have been for other great candidates over the years. I only ask for one thing; good, honest government and selfless service. Nybo has provided all of that. Give him a good look. He's the real thing.

Illinois taxpayers pay a legislative district director about $25k and up. The Nybo campaign supplements the pay of his district director. In the period of time I have been working for Dillard, I have received one $2000 stipend, which is about the same as the district director's campaign supplement above the legislative district director's pay. At the time I said I was not paid, I had not received a stipend, and did not know I was going to receive one.

But enough about me. And enough about Kevin, other than to realize he DOES have a financial interest in this campaign, to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars of pay and benefits to his household.

The only thing you got right was the modest salary Frank. Tens of thousands of dollars?? Fortunately the household doesn't depend on any of this. You're accusations are silly. It's a public service job that pays very little. She loves doing it. It's not now or never been about the money. You might be being compensated correctly after reading your diatribes this evening.

At the Lyons Township Republican Organization endorsement session, Nybo AND Fitzpatrick orchestrated their supporters in an effort to stop then UNOPPOSED Rep. Biggert from receiving the LTRO endorsement. Nybo and Fitzpatrick were on their feet yelling for their paid group of non-Lyons people to vote NO to Judy. Judy was seated next to Nybo and Fitzpatrick. You can call LRTO or Biggert's campaign office to confirm this. Don't take it from me, verify for yourself.

Frank Canzolino, let's verify this; You weren't there. Neither Nybo nor Fitzpatrick were next to Judy. Judy was sitting next to Kirk Dillard. I was 50 feet in front of Mr. Nybo at this meeting. Nearly everyone voting in this goofy endorsement session was not from Lyons Twp. It was a fundraising straw poll with the winner buying the endorsement. We did bring our 11 canvassers there prior to going into precincts. We made a donation to the LT organization by check for our entire group. No one yelled ever at this. It was actually quite confusing. Our intent was to not vote at all in any of the Congressional races. Your campaign manager, Lee Lewis stood at the registration table with a roll of cash promising anyone who would vote for Kirk, that he would pay their Township dues. Not illegal, but very unseemly. Here's where you are deliberately telling untruths (lies) Frank; you imply you witnessed this event and you weren't there. You assert that Judy sat next to Chris and me. Chris and I didn't even sit together. Judy sat next to Kirk. He wouldn't let her leave. He needed her vote. No one but Judy came there from her office. Our race (Nybo/Dillard) was recounted 3 times. 23-22, 22-21, 20-19. It's a good thing for Kirk that Judy did stay to vote for him. You are untruthful about me being on my feet, where Judy sat and omitted that your manager paid cash for people at the door. You weren't there. I wouldn't take it from you. You aren't telling the truth. Verify my facts with Judy!

Let's be very clear. You paid for 11 supporters, some of whom were Republican precinct committeemen, the roll of cash Lewis has paid for 4. Let's be clear, you do not deny Nybo orchestrating a vote against the woman you call a lovely lady, Judy Biggert who was then unopposed in the primary. I was not there, which is why I suggest that people call Judy or the Lyons people.

Let's be clear, I have received a total of $2000 for working 6 or 7 days a week, 12 hours a day, since July 1st, about the same amount your wife has been paid by the Nybo campaign in that time for much less time since she also receives dtate pay as Nybo's District Director.

Let's be clear.

Frank, I have no idea how much clearer we can make this for you. We brought all of our canvassers to this meeting who were going to be walking in Western Springs and Clarendon Hills that day. Chris paid his "township dues" at the previous meeting. We made a donation to the township to cover our group. Lewis stood at the front desk with a wad of cash offering to pay the dues for any person who came in who would vote for Dillard. It was a straw poll Frank. Other candidates "joined" the organization to vote as well. Then the candidates tried to barter their votes with one another to cobble enough to "win" not "earn" an endorsement. We had to sit for a long 3 hours of mostly boring campaign speeches for every office imaginable. We did not orchestrate an effort against Judy. Her race was the first one voted on. We had no plans to vote in any Congressional race. Peraica asked for all those in favor of her unopposed run. She got several votes. For whatever reason, he asked who did not want to endorse in the race. We understood our votes to be "not endorsing or endorsing" not a vote against her. There was no one else to vote for in this race. We don't know why any further question was asked. We did not vote either way in any other Congressional election after that. It was too goofy. The whole session was run poorly. You have come off of your untruth about Chris and I sitting with Judy. Your credibility is shot now Frank.

On your unsolicited and silly question about your compensation vs. that of my wife? You have stated on this message board that you were a volunteer and didn't get paid anything. That too, was untrue. I don't take compensation for what I do or gas money. Your buddy, Lee Lewis is being handsomely compensated. Dillard told the seniors at Lexington Elmhurst he had 5 paid staffers. He also pays himself a Campaign per diem. He pays himself to campaign. If he pays himself more than you (Mr. 7 days a week, 12 hours a day), that's a shame. He pays himself and his family mileage and gas money- all legal. You get gas money too Frank. Why you always seem to want to bring my wife into every discussion is beyond me Frank. One more thing we can be clear about. You were interested in working on our campaign before going to Mr. Dillard. We don't pay. You went where you could get paid. Good for you. Should have gotten a better deal in writing Frank. That's as clear as I know how to be.

It is not about you or me Kevin, it is about the candidates. Nybo orchestrated a tasteless display against Rep. Biggert. You haven't denied it though you are masterfully spinning it. This isn't Nybo;s first such display of immaturity. Finger poking Minority Leader Cross, and Rep. Saviano while in Caucus? No problem, just confused... Same thing with Rafael R during a York Township meeting, aw nothing to see here... Foul and abusive language with Elmhurst Alderwomen, nah, no problem... Ducking hard votes in both the legislature and the City Council, move along, folks...

Nybo has shown a never ending road of bad behavior, all while constantly leaving positions without fulfilling his term whenever he see an opening in higher office.

Dillard is a statesman, and has earned the Tribune and Daily Herald endorsements over a vastly inferior candidate, served by a thuggish Chicago-style political machine. In Nybo's own polling, voters prefer Dillard 2:1, numbers which have been confirmed in numerous polls since.

Frank, it's time for you to switch to decaf.

You're right Sean. It's a little creepy. The Patch actually sends me an email every time there's an update. If I see an untruth, I do my best to correct the record. Once a lie stands for a day it becomes the new truth.

Mr. Johnders,
Thank you for your kind words. We've worked very hard to meet as many voters as we can and make our case on the porches of every house in the district. We've been to every area at least 4 times since July '11. We are delivering the decision to the voters on 3/20 (or earlier for early voters) It will be up to them. He's raised a lot of money from fat cat lobbyists all over Springfield. We raise it in much smaller amounts from many more people. We like our chances. We're running through the the tape.

Frank Cincinnatus Canzolino's recount of a meeting that he did not attend speaks to his lack of integrity. He's doing his candidate no good by being untruthful. In the case of Congresswoman Biggert, we both (Chris Nybo and I) greeted her warmly. She's a lovely woman. We weren't the least bit surprised with her support for her friend Kirk. We still have no idea why Mr. Peraica asked for a show of hands after Judy was endorsed. It was a very confusing function. I like Judy. I always have. She's not as conservative as I'd like her to be, however she's always been genuine. We both wish her well. She should breeze through her primary, but her General will be very difficult. She may be taking one for the team in that race. In any case, she's a very classy person.

Confusing? What's so confusing about a vote for or against. Nybo orchestrated your supporters to vote against Congresswoman Biggert. I suggest you and all the readers of this blog contact her or the Lyons Township organization to find out for themselves about your actions. Spin away, Kevin. It is your only tangible talent when it comes to campaigning. Honesty is not...

I will switch to decaf when you lay off the Kool-aid, Kevin.

I don't ask any of you to believe me. I implore you not to believe the Oracle of Lombard (Did you know the visions from the Oracle were from gas?). I ask you, dear reader, to call the Lyons Township Republican Organization, or the Biggert Campaign Office. This is not about me, and despite what Kevin thinks, it is not about him. It is about Nybo's inappropriate behavior. Notice that Kevin never asks you to reach out to anyone else, and expects you to believe him. I don't expect you all to believe either of us. Confirm the facts for yourself.

The Oracle of Lombard?? Frank, you've really proven you have neither the intelligence, intuitiveness or credibility to be in this conversation anymore. It's time to tell you that it's now Adult Swim. You need to leave the pool for your own safety. You're cramping up. You've lied all over this board and embarrassed your candidate. You're right about one thing- it's not about you. Reread all your goofy posts and you'll realize how foolish you look. Call Judy and ask for the facts. It's funny to hear you discuss someone else's inappropriate behavior. No one thinks that but you. And you weren't there. When you hear the whistle, you can go back in the pool Frank.

Understand this clearly, I have asked for no money, and expected to receive none. I am a volunteer with this campaign, just like Kevin. Kevin keeps implying I am employed by the campaign, I am not. It speaks well of a candidate who rewards his people whenever he can, and however he can.

Notice something else, people. Kevin again deflects you away from checking for yourself. Trust him, he knows all...

Susan, I long ago established that I am not paid. I guess it's fair to call myself a real voter. I've voted in every election for the past 30 years or so. But if you deem this forum as only fit for you, have at it. Your very pleasant demeanor will surely attract many others to have discussions with you.