Posts Tagged ‘ John Morris ’

Today’s news: Been there, done that, and somehow survived

March 10, 2008
By Billy Dennis

Unless noted, all links are from the Peoria Journal Star: I attended Woodruff High School, and walked up and down Abington Street hill more times than I care to remember. And being a stupid teenager, we goofed around. It was quite common to playfully “shove” a friend off the sidewalk and onto the street as...
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Politics: Outlook in the 18th CD and 92nd SH.

January 26, 2008
By Billy Dennis

In the 92nd District state house race, I’m wondering if Jehan Gordon just assumed the Allen Mayer camp would reveal her shoplifting conviction or if she was tipped off somehow. Mayer’s campaign manager says they knew about it, but weren’t going use it. Well, how did they know?  Why do opposition research if it’s...
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Today’s News: Death and taxes

January 15, 2008
By Billy Dennis

Links via the Journal Star. The snarky commentary is my own: Taxed to death: There’s a lot of comment on the “death tax” in the Journal Star article on last night’s debate. John Morris wants to eliminate the estate tax. Commenters say things like this: ” Why should someone inherit $35,000,000 just because they...
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Politics: McConoughey won tonight’s debate

January 14, 2008
By Billy Dennis

I managed to catch the debate on 18th District Congressional debate tonight. Jim McConoughey, John Morris and Aaron Schock were grilled on issues ranging from earmarks to the growing power of the presidency. Again, most of the time, the three gave remarkably similar answers to the questions. That’s not unusual, since most of the time,...
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Politics: C.J. likes McConoughey in the 18th

January 11, 2008
By Billy Dennis

C.J. Summer’s — because he doesn’t work 2nd shift — has more time to watch and listen to 18th District candidates’ debates than do I. He’s really liking Jim McConoughey’s answers: McConoughey isn’t the perfect candidate. He was a little weak on the education question, not seeming to understand “No Child Left Behind” very well....
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Politics: Morris just doesn’t have a sense of humor

January 10, 2008
By Billy Dennis

Candidate John Morris isn’t laughing at Aaron Schock’s little jest abotu maybe sending nukes to Taiwan: MORRIS: GIVING AWAY NUCLEAR WEAPONS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER Peoria, IL | January 10, 2007 Republican John Morris, candidate for the 18th District Congressional seat, issued the followingstatement today in response to a Peoria Journal Star article in which Aaron Schock...
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Politics: Morris would up terms for child abusers

January 9, 2008
By Billy Dennis

From a press release: MORRIS DISCUSSES FAMILIES AND PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN ANNOUNCES PLAN TO PROTECT CHILDREN ONLINE Peoria, IL | Jan, 9 2008 Republican John Morris, candidate for the 18th District Congressional seat, announced his plan toprotect children online today at a press conference in Peoria, IL. “Children today are exposed to danger through the internet. Our laws...
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Politics: Morris press conference tomorrow

January 8, 2008
By Billy Dennis

From a press release: MORRIS TO DISCUSS FAMILIES AND PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN WILL HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE IN PEORIA IL Peoria, IL | January 8, 2007 Republican John Morris, candidate for the 18th District Congressional seat, will hold a press conference on Wednesday January 9, 2008 in the Conference Room of the Peoria County Children’s Advocacy Center at 4:00...
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Politics: Morris won the debate (UPDATE with correction)

January 6, 2008
By Billy Dennis

WCBU News Director Jonathan Ahl has his reactions to the debate he moderated Thursday (here and here). He prods C.J. and myself to hurry and and post our reactions. NOTE: The debate, broadcast on WCBU can be heard here: HERE. John Morris, Aaron Schock and Jim McConoughey faced off on the Peoria City Council...
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Politics: Morris is on the air

January 4, 2008
By Billy Dennis

John Morris, the best communicator among the Three Amigos running for the 18th District, got his commercial up on the air. I saw it television the other day and thought it suited his campaign perfectly. He touches on all the big themes, even if he is a little short...
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Politics: Schock claims big lead in polls (UPDATE: Firm accused of push polling)

December 21, 2007
By Billy Dennis

State Rep. Aaron Schock today issued a press release claiming a commanding lead, according to a poll commissioned from Public Opinion Strategies of Alexandria, Virginia. Via a press release: With less than fifty days until the Republican primary election, Aaron Schock is in an enviable position. Schock has excellent name recognition with high favorables, while...
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Today’s News: Unmet goals

December 21, 2007
By Billy Dennis

All links via the Journal Star: I came away from this article on WTVP’s money woes convinced of two things: First, the station thought that good times would never end and that donors and the government would just continue to pour money into the station. So they went out and built what can only be...
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Politics: 18th District debate on WMBD 31

December 16, 2007
By Billy Dennis

Via Central Illinois Proud: WMBD TV will provide exclusive live coverage of a congressional debate co-sponsored by WMBD 31 News and the Peoria Young Republicans. The debate among the three confirmed Republican candidates in Illinois’ 18th Congressional District will take place Thursday, January 10th, from 7:00-8:00 pm in Dingledine Hall on the Bradley University campus. WMBD...
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Politics: Did LaHood UNOFFICIALLY endorse McConoughey?

December 14, 2007
By Billy Dennis

Bernie Schoenburg has another great piece on the 18th District campaign. It seems that Congressman Ray LaHood has sent a letter to the campaigns of Aaron Schock, Jim McConoughey and John Morris asking them to get his permission first before they use LaHood’s name or image in any campaign literature or advertisement. While all three candidates...
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Politics: Morris to address illegal immigration tomorrow

December 10, 2007
By Billy Dennis

Via a press release: Republican John Morris, candidate for the 18th District Congressional seat, will hold a press conference on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in the Blue Room at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL at 12:00 PM. Morris will talk about his position on immigration and how to ensure that we secure our...
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Politics: Morris, surrounded by vets

December 8, 2007
By Billy Dennis

Here’s a video of John Morris giving his speech on how national security is his number one priority: I figure that since no one from any of Peoria’s three networks would bother to attend, this might be a good opportunity for my readers to for themselves what they thing of...
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Politics: Mayor Ardis endorses Jim McConoughey (UPDATED)

December 5, 2007
By Billy Dennis

From a press release: Congressional candidate Jim McConoughey has received a major endorsement in his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives. Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis has publicly come forward supporting the Peoria-area business leader and proven job-creator as the best choice. “I have been blessed with broad support from Peorians and I now ask...
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Politics: TV stations ignore Morris press conference

December 3, 2007
By Billy Dennis

I went to John Morris’ press conference today. It was a small affair — just me, Jonathan Ahl from from WCBU, Karen McDonald from the Journal Star and Johnny King from 1470 WMBD.* None of Peoria’s illustrious television stations deigned to make an appearance. Too bad. The image of Mr. Morris at the podium,...
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Politics: Morris to discuss national security

December 3, 2007
By Billy Dennis

I’m going to try to attend the following: Republican John Morris, candidate for the 18th District Congressional seat, will hold a press conference on Monday, December 3, 2007 in the Morris for Congress Headquarters in Peoria, IL at 11:00 AM. Morris will talk about his position on national security and how to ensure that we...
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Politics: Something new out of John Morris

November 19, 2007
By Billy Dennis

Apparently John Morris has picked up a new skill since he left the Peoria City Council. On the 18th District Congressional campaign trail, he’s been giving short, firm unequivocal answers to questions. I am sure I speak for many council observers who do not fondly remember Mr. Morris’s tendency to speak, shall we say,...
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