These endorsements may not matter to those of you who live outside of Illinois, but perhaps you have friends and loved ones who live in this state, who might be interested.
RFFM.org was originally not going to endorse any candidates. However, RFFM.org will make some endorsements due to the influence of the Republican establishment, the Combine and millionaires whose goals may not be in the best interest of Illinois citizens and Republican voters.
I was born in Chicago. I lived there for fifty plus years and now reside in central Illinois. I fully recognize how the power brokers north of I-80 believe they have the right to control the state. I also understand the political animus many Illinois residents feel towards the north of I-80 coalition. I will always consider myself a Chicagoan, but I understand why those of us who reside in the rest of the state are viewed as second-class citizens.
The following endorsements result from nearly twenty years of studying Illinois politics. I personally know many of the candidates I am endorsing.
U.S. SENATE
Anybody, but Mark Kirk!
GOVERNOR
RFFM.org co-endorses (in alphabetical order) Adam Andrzejewski and state Sen. Bill Brady. I think both men can be trusted to support both the pro-family political agenda and be fiscally responsible.
Out of the six candidates running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, Adam Andrzejewski has never been under the influence of the GOP establishment and, subsequently, the Combine. I do not know him personally, but I have communicated closely with his staff. Andrzejewski submitted an essay to RFFM.org regarding his pro-life position: http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2009/10/adam-andrzejewski-for-governor-why-i-am-prolife-in-his-own-words.html.
I know Bill Brady personally. I live a few blocks from his Senate District. His constituents are served well in the Illinois Senate. Brady is pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-Second Amendment and voted against the expansion of gambling in Illinois. A can't lose choice.
LT. GOVERNOR
Some of you may think the office of Lt. Governor is not important. However, if you look back in recent Illinois history, many Lt. Governors became Governor due to the "problems" which faced individuals like Rod Blagojevich, George Ryan, Dan Walker, etc. RFFM.org endorses Don Tracy for the GOP nomination for Lt. Governor. Tracy has over 30 years of experience helping to run a successful family business which employs over 3,500 people. A central Illinois resident, Tracy is also a lawyer who believes in the rights of the innocent unborn, traditional marriage and the Second Amendment. He submitted an essay to RFFM.org regarding his pro-life position: http://www.rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2009/10/don-tracy-for-lt-governor-why-i-am-prolife-in-his-own-words-.html
COMPTROLLER
RFFM.org endorses Jim Dodge, an Orland Park Village Trustee, who gets it. He's serious, level-headed and would be responsible handling Illinois taxpayer's money. In contrast, his opponents, should either make a political career out of marching in the obscene Chicago "gay" pride parade or make more YouTube videos available where they are drunk and acting like fools. Also, Dodge's opponents' connections with the Martin Janis & Associates pr firm is troubling. Follow the money.
STATE SENATE 25th District--Aurora
RFFM.org endorses state Sen. Chris Lauzen for reelection. Lauzen, who has represented his district well since 1992, has paid the price. He is a target of the Combine and the Republican establishment, yet Lauzen is still alive and kicking. Pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, pro-traditional marriage and a strong fiscal conservative...you can't beat that. We need more good conservatives like Chris Lauzen running for office.
STATE SENATE 22nd District--Elgin
RFFM.org endorses former state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger who is again seeking the GOP nomination to reclaim his former seat in the Illinois General Assembly. I've known Rauschenberger since I became a pro-family activist over 17 years ago. He is a man of integrity, pro-life, pro-Second Amendment rights and a strong fiscal conservative. We need him back in the Illinois Senate.
REPUBLICAN PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN--LOGAN COUNTY--WEST LINCOLN 4
RFFM.org is endorsing its Executive Director, Daniel T. Zanoza, who is running unopposed. Folks, if I lose this one, there are big problems down here in Logan County:)
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