Government & Politics

Eric Holder Admitting He Didn’t Read Arizona Immigration Law — Transcript

Sun May 16, 2010 05:03 pm Cardinal News

The Attorney General tells Jake Tapper he worries the Arizona bill will lead to profiling and cause people not to cooperate with police … even though the bill specifically prohibits profiling AND strictly prohibits police […]

VIDEO: Code Pink Activist Tries Citizen’s Arrest of Karl Rove at His Book Signing

Wed May 12, 2010 01:56 pm Cardinal News

Video of Code Pink activist attempting citizen’s arrest of Karl Rove, but being led of in handcuffs herself. A woman is removed from a Borders book store Monday in Sacramento, California. The woman could be […]

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Message to President Barack Obama: No One in Arizona Is Laughing

Sat May 8, 2010 11:31 am Cardinal News

Governor Jan Brewer sparked a national debate on border security and illegal immigration when she signed SB1070. While Brewer has been celebrated by many for taking action to enforce laws that Washington has long ignored, those who oppose the law have chosen pithy punch lines over aggressive action.

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CBS 2 Chicago Tells Mark Kirk it Won’t Cover Senate Campaign if Bank Failure Connected to Alexi Giannoulias Continues to Be Topic

Thu May 6, 2010 06:05 am Cardinal News

CBS threatening not to cover the campaign if Republican candidate for senator, Mark Kirk, continues to discuss the most damaging aspect of his opponent Democratic nominee, Alexi Giannoulias’ record. Channel 2 Reporter to Mark Kirk: […]

Senator Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) Legislation to Assist Job Creators

Wed May 5, 2010 07:04 pm Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Businesses who are applying for development assistance programs through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will be able to avoid duplicative paperwork, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Sen. Matt […]

Stephanie Miller Show: Contessa Brewer Hoping that Times Square Car Bomber Didn’t Have Ties to Islamic Country

Tue May 4, 2010 06:05 pm Cardinal News

Sorry, this video is no longer available on YouTube. Partial audio of Stephanie Miller show with Contessa Brewer interview Contessa Brewer [TRANSCRIPT] … the thing is … is that … and I get frustrated … […]

Scott Lee Cohen Announces Candidacy for Illinois Governor

Mon May 3, 2010 02:20 pm Cardinal News

Scott Lee Cohen has announced his independent candidacy for Governor of Illinois this morning. “Everybody, everybody makes mistakes in their life. Everybody’s entitled to a second chance and everybody is entitled to redemption … Illinois […]

Barack Obama/Vera Baker Cheating Scandal Developing on National Enquirer, Based on Hotel Security Video

Sun May 2, 2010 11:36 am Cardinal News

A cheating scandal way back to 2004 between then Senate candidate Barack Obama and Vera Baker has come alive after the National Enquirer has confirmed the limo driver’s account of the secret 2004 rendezvous and […]

Senate Approves Murphy ‘Sunshine Commission’ Legislation

Thu Apr 29, 2010 06:38 am Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) has passed legislation on April 27, 2010 creating a Sunshine Commission to identify and eliminate wasteful government spending. “Taxpayers expect us to be good stewards of their […]

Murphy Bill to Curtail Legislative Fleet Vehicles

Mon Apr 26, 2010 06:15 pm Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD, IL – A little-known legislative perk was discovered this week after an incident in Chicago and State Senator Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) is seeking to end legislative usage of state-owned vehicles. “This is a small […]

State Representatives John Fritchey and LaShawn Ford Call for Illinois National Guard to Help Reduce Violence in Chicago

Mon Apr 26, 2010 07:12 am Cardinal News

The same number of U.S. troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan combined (113 for same time period) matches the number of people killed violently in Chicago, according to State Representative John Fritchey. In order to […]

Sen. Matt Murphy Introduces Property Tax Legislation So Voters See the Bill Before the Election

Tue Apr 20, 2010 06:12 pm Cardinal News

PALATINE, IL – As part of his ongoing efforts to protect Cook County property taxpayers, State Senator Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) has introduced legislation to ensure that second installment tax bills are mailed out no later […]

Video: Champaign, Illinois Mayor Jerry Schweighart Says He Doesn’t Think Obama’s American

Sun Apr 18, 2010 02:56 pm Cardinal News

Mayor Jerry Schweighart: If you’re not willing to produce an original certificate — birth certificate — then you’ve got something to hide. If he doesn’t have something to hide, produce it. Champaign mayor Jerry Schweighart […]

Videos & Pictures: Scenes from the Palatine Taxed Enough Already (TEA) Rally

Fri Apr 16, 2010 01:29 am Cardinal News

Illinois Republican Senator’s full speech to the crowd that the Taxed Enough Already (TEA) rally in Palatine. Well-known and respected Republicans and Libertarians attended a Taxed Enough Already (TEA) rally at Volunteer Plaza at the […]

Tea Party Rally Scheduled for Thursday April 15, 3PM to 6PM at Northwest Highway and Hicks

Thu Apr 15, 2010 09:45 am Cardinal News

A group of taxpaying citizens dissatisfied with government spending and expansion are planning a Taxed Enough Already (TEA) rally to be held on April 15th in Palatine, Illinois. This peaceful rally is part of a […]

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