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RAYMOND LEAR POLITICAL CAREER TWIGGIE TRUTH, 2016

1994 Democrat

Congressional Candidate Filings December 14, 1993 SPRINGFIELD — Here is an unofficial list of candidates for congressional seats who filed petitions by the Monday deadline for the March 15 1994 Primary for State Board of Elections. An (I) signifies an incumbent. 1st Congressional District: D-Bobby Rush (I), ; R-Richard Murphy, Chicago; William Kelly, Chicago; Allen Smith, Chicago; Aloysius Majerczyk, Chicago; Maurice Johnson, Chicago.

2nd Congressional District: D-Mel Reynolds (I), Chicago; William Shaw, Dolton; Allan Streeter, Chicago; Irvin Murrell, Chicago; R-None filed. 3rd Congressional District: D-William Lipinski (I), Chicago; R-Jim Nalepa, La Grange. 4th Congressional District: D-Luis Gutierrez (I), Chicago; Juan Soliz, Chicago; R-Steven Valtierra, Chicago. 5th Congressional District: D-Dan Rostenkowski (I), Chicago; , Chicago; Dick Simpson, Chicago; Michael Wojcik, Chicago; John Cullerton, Chicago; Raymond Howard (Lear), Chicago; Nancy Kaszak, Chicago; John McCarthy, Chicago; Gerald Pechenuk, Chicago. R-Michael Flanagan, Chicago; James Parker, Chicago; Elias Zenkich, Norridge; Michael Bendas, Chicago; John Cleland, Chicago. 6th Congressional District: D-Keith "Jekyll" Petropoulos, Lombard; Tom Berry, Lombard. R- Henry Hyde (I), Bensenville; David Czech, Glendale Heights. 7th Congressional District: D-Cardiss Collins (I), Chicago; Clarence Clemons, Chicago; Ed Smith, Chicago; Smith Wiiams, Chicago. R-Charles "Chuck" Mobley, Chicago; Shawn Hanley, Chicago. 8th Congressional District: D-Michael Strelka, Roselle; Robert Walberg, Palatine. R-Philip Crane (I), Wauconda; Peter Fitzgerald, Inverness; Gary Skoien, Palatine; Don Huff, Grayslake; Judy McCracken Svenson, Barrington. 9th Congressional District: D-Sidney Yates (I), Chicago; Glenn Sugiyama, Chicago; Frank Gardner, Chicago; R-Lawrence Joyce, Chicago; George Larney, Evanston. 2

10th Congressional District: D-None filed; R-John Porter (I), Wilmette; Kathleen Sullivan, Glenview. 11th Congressional District: D-Clem Balanoff, Chicago; William "Bill" Barrett, Joliet; John "Jack" Buchanan, Chicago; Frank Giglio, Calumet City; Daniel Kennedy, Joliet; Dave Neal, Morris; Martin "Marty" Gleason, Joliet. R-Robert Herbolsheimer, New Lenox; Gerald Kinney, Joliet; James O'Connell, Joliet; Sam Panayotovich, Chicago; Gerald "Jerry" Weller, Morris; Jeffrey "Jeff" Tomczak, New Lenox; John Leininweber, Joliet. 12th Congressional District: D-Jerry Costello (I), Belleville; R-Jan Morris, Carbondale; Larry Wetzel, Belleville. 13th Congressional District: D-William Riley, Woodridge; George Laurence, Romeoville. R- Harris Fawell (I), Naperville. 14th Congressional District: D-Steve Denari, Aurora. R-J. Dennis Hastert (I), Yorkville; Steven Perry, Elgin. 15th Congressional District: D-Gerard Archibald, Urbana; Larry Frezek, Champaign; Paul Alexander, Urbana. R-Thomas Ewing (I), Pontiac. 16th Congressional District: D-Pete Sullivan, Roscoe; R-Donald Manzullo (I), Egan. 17th Congressional District: D-Lane Evans (I), Rock Island; R-Keith Vollrath, East Moline; Jim Anderson, Aledo. 18th Congressional District: D-Thomas Homer, Canton; Timothy Howard, Peoria; G. Douglas Stephens, Peoria; R-Ray LaHood, Peoria; Dennis Higgins, Jacksonville; Judy Koehler, Lacon. 19th Congressional District: D-Glenn Poshard (I), Marion; R-Brent Winters, Martinsville. 20th Congressional District: D-Richard Durbin (I), Springfield; R-Terry Campo, Springfield; Bill Owens, Springfield. Source : http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-12-14/news/9312140241_1_chicago-1st- congressional-district-michael-wojcik See also http://media.wix.com/ugd/5d3daf_d1140200c8034cb3ae6be88bc3c6845c.pdf 2 Rosty Challengers Withdraw From Race

Chicago Sun-Times

December 21, 1993 | Ray Long | Copyright Two candidates withdrew from the Democratic primary race against U.S. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, and another must defend a challenge to his nominating petitions, state records showed Monday. 3

The withdrawals still left Rostenkowski facing at least five challengers in the sprawling 5th Congressional District as he confronts additional inquiries into his congressional spending practices.

One challenger, former Ald. Dick Simpson, called on Rostenkowski Monday to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars Simpson said was misspent on what he called "ghost employees."

Simpson said Rostenkowski's payroll practices were "not penny-ante stuff" and were "harmful to the constituents that Rostenkowski is supposed to serve. …

The Simpson Campaign has challenged the nominating petitions of Raymond (Lear) Howard, saying that Howard failed to collect 660 signatures necessary for a place in the ballot.

Source: Chicago Sun Times

https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4205800.html

2 Of Rostenkowski's Challengers Bow Out Of Democratic Primary December 22, 1993|By Rick Pearson, Tribune Staff Writer. SPRINGFIELD — The eight-way Democratic primary involving beleaguered U.S. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski's Northwest Side congressional seat has been reduced by two candidates and a successful petition challenge could reduce the race to five. Democratic state Reps. Rod Blagojevich and Nancy Kaszak of Chicago notified the State Board of Elections on Monday that they were withdrawing their congressional candidacies and instead seeking re-election to the legislature. In addition, a campaign volunteer for former Chicago Ald. Dick Simpson, another Democratic challenger to Rostenkowski, filed an objection to the candidacy petitions filed by Raymond Howard (Lear) in the Northwest Side 5th Congressional District. If the objection is upheld by the elections board, that would leave Simpson, state Sen. John Cullerton, Michael Wojcik and John McCarthy, a supporter of jailed political extremist Lyndon LaRouche, as challengers to Rostenkowski in the March 15 Democratic primary. The powerful Rostenkowski, 65, is considered vulnerable by some because of a federal investigation of his possible role in a cash-for-stamps scheme at the House Post Office. 4

In addition, the investigation of Rostenkowski, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, has expanded to include his possible employment of "ghost payrollers," people who collect paychecks without showing up for work. Michael Bendas and John Cleland are competing for the Republican nomination in Rostenkowski's district. Among other primary challenges filed Monday, the last day for objections to be recorded by the State Board of Elections: - U.S. Rep. J. Dennis Hastert, a Yorkville Republican, had his re-election petitions challenged by Steven Perry of Elgin, his primary opponent in the west suburban 14th Congressional District, and two others. - Freshman state Sen. Rickey Hendon of Chicago filed objections to petitions filed by his two Democratic primary opponents, Anthony Bass and Wallace Davis Jr. in the West Side 1st Senate District. - In Du Page County's 20th Senate District, a petition challenge was filed against Timothy Whelan of Wheaton, who, along with Michael Formento, is trying to unseat veteran Sen. Beverly Fawell of Glen Ellyn in the Republican primary. Source: Chicago Tribune http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-12-22/news/9312240006_1_sen-john-cullerton- rostenkowski-ghost-payrollers

Opponents Don't Dwell On Rosty's Problems

Chicago Sun-Times

January 12, 1994 | Jim Merriner | Copyright Three opponents of Rep. Dan Rostenkowski took the stage together for the first time Tuesday but only one made an issue of Rostenkowski's legal problems.

At a candidates' forum in Lake View, former Ald. Dick Simpson called the 18-term congressman "a national symbol of congressional corruption."

Ald. Mike Wojcik (35th) and state Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago), in their opening remarks, did not address federal investigations into Rostenkowski's finances and the House Post Office scandal.

The audience of about 50 at Sheil Park, 3505 N. Southport, did not show up to discuss Rostenkowski. 5

They asked questions about trade with Mexico, health insurance, drug control and - the issue that seemed to provoke murmurs and nods of recognition in the entire audience - poor service by the local post office. …

The Simpson Campaign has challenged the ballot petitions of another candidate, listed on petitions as Raymond Howard (Lear), saying that he lacks the 660 voters signatures required by law.

Source: Chicago Sun Times

https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4209034.html Candidates for Three Offices, Alderman Listed

Chicago Sun-Times

December 20, 1994 | Copyright Following are candidates who filed for Chicago offices in Feb. 28 elections, listed in the order of filing. Some candidates might be disqualified under ballot challenges ( denotes incumbent):

Mayor Democrat: Richard M. Daley , Joseph E. Gardner, Sheila A. Jones. Republican: Raymond Wardingley, Nino Noriega, William J. Grutzmacher, Leon Beard, Larry P. Horist, Themis Anagnost, Raymond Lear, Kimball Ladien. Harold Washington Party: Ilene Smith, Philip Morris, Lawrence C. Redmond.

City Clerk Democrat: Rickey R. Hendon, T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert, James J. Laski Jr., Anthony P. Harper, Joseph M. Lyons, Allen Smith. Republican: Edward G. Howlett, Tony Cisneros. Harold Washington Party: Aracely Munoz. …

Source: Chicago Sun Times

https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4262424.html Daley proves tough act to follow -- or beat -- in

 Copley News Service  Dec 22, 1994

CHICAGO - The backers of outgoing Illinois Attorney General Roland W. 6

Burris have a two-pronged strategy to beat Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley in next year's election. "We're counting on two things," explained Lu Palmer, a political activist who headed the successful effort to draft Burris to oppose Daley. "Roland has a clean record, no scandal, and he has an exemplary record as a political official," according to Palmer. "Number two, we're counting on widespread anti-Daley sentiment throughout the city." Even Palmer admits it will be an uphill battle to unseat the mayor, who is seeking a third term. Another win would extend the Midwest's most famous political dynasty. Daley's father, Richard J. Daley, served a record six terms as mayor until his death in 1976. Though conventional wisdom favors Daley, 52, recent polls identify Burris as his most threatening challenger. Burris, 57, announced he will run as an independent in the April 4 election, but he has promised to drop out if Joseph E. Gardner, a commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, manages to win the Feb. 28 Democratic primary. While the mayor's election most affects city residents, it also has a statewide impact. With more than 2.7 million people, Chicago is the nation's third largest city and a center of international finance and industry. The city is home to almost one-fourth of the state's population and gives Illinois a character and position of which a state such as Iowa, for example, can only dream. "A major city is a kind of economic dynamo that acts as a kind of gauge of a state's economic health," said Chicago expert Melvin Holli, a professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago. "A Chicago that is losing business and has a bad business climate and is losing jobs is not good for the state." Businesses generally have looked favorably on Daley's push for economic and job growth through predictable policies that entrepreneurs appreciate. Fourteen people filed to run for mayor by the Dec. 19 deadline, but most are political novices or perennial candidates. Along with Daley and Gardner, they include Sheila A. Jones, a follower of extremist Lyndon LaRouche, who is running as a Democrat; Raymond Wardingley, Nino Noriega, William J. Grutzmacher, Leon Beard, Larry P. Horist, Themis Anagnost, Raymond Lear and Kimball Ladien, who are Republicans; and Ilene Smith, Philip Morris and Lawrence C. Redmond of the Harold Washington Party. The GOP and the Washington Party are expected to exert little impact on the results in the overwhelmingly Democratic city. Of those who have filed against Daley, Gardner, 48, a lieutenant to the late Harold Washington, is the most serious candidate, but he is also a relatively unknown, untested politician who is given little chance of beating the mayor. Burris, who is collecting the 53,000 signatures necessary to file as an independent is popular in Chicago but is expected to lose support from not running as a Democrat. Black Democrats who ran as independents in the last two elections – former alderman Timothy Evans in 1989 and former Judge R. Eugene Pincham in 1991 – lost to Daley. 7

The mayor has the advantage not only because of his formidable organization and fund- raising ability, but also because he has minimized his own mistakes while his opponents are divided, according to analysts. "Daley has not made himself as much of a target as other mayors have," said political strategist Don Rose. "He has been relatively benign racially for a Chicago mayor. He's done none of the egregious things that (former mayor Jane) Byrne or Old Man Daley or (former mayor Michael) Bilandic in his brief tenure did to arouse black passions." Rose added that Daley has "co-opted a good deal of the white reform movement part of the base that used to vote against the organization." Both Gardner and Burris look to the black vote as their base, but by pressing forward with separate campaigns, they run the risk of fracturing a united front. Though Palmer disputes there is a split, he admits the two candidacies pose a problem. "The dilemma is what Roland can do up until March 1," he said. "We need to be raising money. We need to be organizing a campaign. At the same time we don't want to become an obstacle to Joe Gardner." Holli, who has authored books on the Chicago mayors, contends that the drive to elect a black mayor in the model of Washington has become a "kamikaze mission." "The biggest mistake made by the opposition is they turned the race into a race issue, looking for the black candidate who can defeat the white guy," Holli said. "If you appeal to only one of those constituencies and your campaign becomes exclusionary you exclude most of the voters." The black and white votes each approach 40 percent of the total in Chicago, while Hispanics account for about 20 percent of the vote. Even if Burris defeated Daley, the overall governance of Chicago might change little. Both men are veteran politicians with longtime ties to the state's regular Democratic organization. Daley formerly served as Cook County state's attorney and in the Illinois Senate, while Burris logged three terms as comptroller before running for attorney general. Ideologically, they are perceived as moderate to conservative. Some observers believe Burris, who has served in statewide office for 15 years, has the perspective to be a more effective advocate for Chicago's interests than the more parochial Daley. On the other hand, while Daley has proven his ability to handle the pressing demands of the job, Burris' skill has never been tested in a comparable position. Source: http://www.nwitimes.com/uncategorized/daley-proves-tough-act-to-follow---- or/article_e238ea93-3564-51e8-bc37-bacd2c50ca09.html

Raymond Lear Political Career Mayor 1995 – Republican Party

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Barring Miracle, 8 Gop Hopefuls Will Be Also-rans In Mayoral Race January 01, 1995|By Dorothy Collin, Tribune Staff Writer. Republicans are savoring the taste of power in Washington and Springfield after their sweeping election victories, but in Chicago the party continues on a diet of political gruel. Despite historic wins by Gov. Jim Edgar and the entire Republican ticket in Illinois, the takeover of the state House and the GOP wave that wiped out Democratic majorities in Congress, Republicans in the city have an early 1995 mayoral field of eight who give new meaning to "unknown."

It's not that the party didn't toy with the idea of a serious challenge to the re-election of Mayor Richard Daley. In the wake of their November victories, Edgar and other Republican leaders tried to persuade Cook County State's Atty. Jack O'Malley, who has run well in Chicago, to make the race. But after looking at a GOP-commissioned poll of the mayoral race, O'Malley said, "No, thanks." "It was a reality issue," he said. "The chances for a Republican are very slim." Despite the 1994 GOP victories on the state and national levels, "people think the mayor's office is a Democratic office," O'Malley said. Indeed, the last Republican mayor was William Hale Thompson, who lost to Anton Cermak in 1931 when Herbert Hoover was president. The other big problem for any Republican candidate is the incumbent. "Daley's a very popular guy," O'Malley said. The mayor has positioned himself as a conservative on some of the GOP's favorite issues, such as crime. Even as Republicans were doing their poll, Daley was pushing his crime bill in Springfield. "I agree with him on 90 percent of the issues," said Ald. Brian Doherty (41st), the only Republican in the City Council. Republicans also note that the mayor works well with the business community, which supports him with plenty of money. These same business barons are usually contributors to GOP campaigns. "Since the business community is backing Daley, it may well be in the best interests of Jim Edgar and other Republicans to keep Rich Daley as mayor," said a GOP strategist. So who are the eight who filed to buck the big odds as Republican candidates? - Themis Anagnost is an 81-year-old attorney who decided to run for public office after his wife, Catherine Cook Anagnost, and his daughter, Maria, died. Both of them ran for alderman years ago, and his wife ran for the state Supreme Court in 1980. Themis Anagnost was a candidate for the Supreme Court in 1992, and last March he received 10,403 votes in the GOP primary for attorney general. "I'm Greek; I'm a political animal," Anagnost said. He's fond of quoting Aristotle, which makes him a bit different from most Chicago politicians. 9

- Leon Beard lists his address in the Ida B. Wells public housing development, but the Tribune was unable to contact him for this article. - William Grutzmacher bills himself as a radio personality whose specialty is talking about "America Under Siege." He ran for mayor in 1989 after suing to allow a creche to be displayed in Daley Plaza.

Grutzmacher has acknowledged writing "America, a Sleeping Tiger Rises," which claimed in one section that the Holocaust didn't happen. Last week, he said such a claim is "absurd." But he called it the "Hollywood Holocaust." Grutzmacher's platform, called "Contract With Chicago," includes pledges to put prayer in the schools, uniforms on schoolchildren and a 500-bed prison ship in Lake Michigan. - Political operative Larry Horist is head of the United Republican Fund. He's worked with candidates as varied as former Mayor Eugene Sawyer and soon-to-be U.S. Rep. Michael Flanagan. But perhaps his most important recent effort was helping Edgar kill conservative Steve Baer's third-party challenge to the governor. - Kimball Ladien is a psychiatrist who wants to push his Bipartisan Safe Haven Contract for Chicago, which includes a proposal for Community Service Corps as an alternative to welfare. The plan comes complete with a flowchart. - Raymond Howard Lear, who said he is former commander of the Guardian Angels, is running because the city needs "a crime-fighter." "The fear of not being able to walk the steets is greater than the fear of a Republican mayor," Lear said. - Nino Noriego is a management consultant who is a former journalist and has a way with words. Talking about Chicago and its problems, he said: "Paving over another cornfield does not prevent crime." Describing the city, he said: "I look at the skyline and say, `Paris, eat your heart out.' " Among his ideas: Using the old central post office for a high-speed rail terminal and promoting the city with ads during televised sports events. - Raymond Wardingley is running for mayor for the fourth time. So far, his greatest fame has come from his days as Spanky the Clown, when he entertained hospitalized children. Currently "self-employed," Wardingley said he keeps running for mayor "to prove the little guy can get on the ballot with the big guys." His assessment of the mayor's race: "It would take an act of God for a Republican to win." Source: Chicago Tribune http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1995-01-01/news/9501010265_1_gop-campaigns- republican-leaders-mayor-richard-daley

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List Of Gop Mayoral Hopefuls Shrinks, But 6 Still In Race January 24, 1995|By Susan Kuczka and Robert Davis, Tribune Staff Writers. The list of Republican candidates running for mayor has been pared to six after challenges to the nominating petitions of former Guardian Angel Raymond H. Lear and 81-year-old attorney Themis Anagnost, were upheld by the Chicago Board of Elections. Board spokesman Tom Leach said that Lear, 26, was tossed off the ballot based on a complaint that his campaign failed to file an economic interest statement, and Anagnost was removed because the board found his campaign filed faulty nominating petitions. Rulings on challenges to two other GOP mayoral candidacies-four-time GOP mayoral candidate Ray Wardingly, known for his role as "Spanky the Clown" on visits to hospitalized children, and public-housing resident Leon Beard-are still pending, Leach said. Signed, sealed, delivered Ald. Burton Natarus (42nd) was less than impressed Monday when one of his two aldermanic challengers, Kevin Flood, a Near North Side residential property manager, delivered to his City Hall office a notarized pledge not to vote for new property tax increases or aldermanic pay raises if he is elected. "That's easy for him to say because he's not going to get elected," said Natarus, who quickly rejected Flood's challenge to sign a similar anti-tax, anti-pay raise pledge. "I can't sign anything like that. How do we know if there is not going to be some kind of emergency in the next four years that might require a property tax increase?" said Natarus. As far as pledging not to raise aldermanic salaries, which is being contemplated by sitting aldermen for approval after the elections, Natarus said he can't do that, either. "I don't care for myself, because I am a self-employed lawyer. But a lot of these guys and women-this is their full-time job-and I'm not going to stand in the way of a raise for them. The trouble with my challengers is that they don't realize that you need a little goodwill on the City Council to get your own things passed," said Natarus. Source: Chicago Tribune http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1995-01-24/news/9501240159_1_list-of-republican- candidates-property-tax-mayoral

Dozens Booted Out of City Elections

Chicago Sun-Times

January 25, 1995 | Mary A. Johnson | Copyright Three Republican mayoral hopefuls and 48 aldermanic candidates were tossed out of the coming citywide elections by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners on Tuesday. 11

The biggest benefactor of the shake-out was Ald. Terry Gabinski (32nd). Two candidates withdrew, and one was tossed off the ballot for "invalid nomination papers," the board said. Gabinski, a high-profile City Council veteran, is now unopposed in a ward that has gone from heavily Polish to heavily Hispanic.

The field also was narrowed on the Republican side of the mayoral race. The board found that Raymond Lear failed to file a statement of economic interests; Thernis Anagnost filed invalid nomination papers; and Leon Beard failed to file a statement of candidacy and economic interests. …

Source Chicago Sun Times https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4266340.html

Library of the Electoral Board Elections 1980-2015 Board of Election Commissioners of the City of Chicago Raymond Lear is listed on Page 33. http://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/LibraryOfElectoralBoardDecisions.p df Decision In this document is lists Raymond Lear where an objection was raised by Sharai Fouladi. An objection was raised because Raymond Lear, running for Republican party nomination failed to file a Statement of Economic Interest as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. They did not comply with the law and therefore were valid. Access to documentation – http://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/Electoral-Board/document_2053.PDF

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2002 Raymond Lear Political Career

Ray ‘The Angel’ Campaign

Democrat

2002 Illinois Congressional & Stateside Primary Results 19 March 2002

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WE ARE AT WAR

Now is a time like no other in American history. We stand against an undefined enemy that is not just overseas, but possibly in our own neighborhoods. An enemy without government or borders, or compunction when it comes to killing innocent civilians.... If we are to win this battle, we must strengthen our "front lines" here at home.

If elected, I will target 4 major issues in my first term:

 #1) Street Gangs Federally Classified as DOMESTIC

TERROIST.   #2) A Civil Defense System for the new century.

 #3) An increase in Veterans Benefits.

 #4) Safeguarding the Social Security Trust Fund.

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Chicago's Murder Rate is now the highest in the country!!! The murder rate is in direct proportion to the growth in Chicago's Street Gangs. According to Michael Sheehan, the State Department's coordinator for counterterrorism, the proceeds from street gang drug sales are being used to support international terrorist groups like Usama bin Ladin's Al-Qaeda network. If we are serious about fighting terrorism on all fronts, then we must begin with the domestic variety. The simple truth is, street gangs are responsible for many times the death toll inflicted upon us by international terrorist, but that little figure is too often overlooked. Now that we have found this organic link to the international "axis of evil", we must take the measures necessary to stop them cold. If elected, I will push for legeslation that will classify criminally organized street gangs as Domestic Terrorist Organizations, and bring down upon their heads, the full force of the Federal Government.

A Civil Defense System for the new century. It may surprise you to know that our Civil Defense System is based on World War I technology, and hasn't been majorly upgraded since the 1950’s.

Some of you may remember the “duck and cover” bomb drills of the 50’s, where you were instructed to hide under your desk in case of nuclear attack (believe it or not). And the early warning system was the antiquated “air-raid” sirens that most people today wouldn't recognize if they heard them. The plan for a new system- The proposed system would be based on military grade “Chemical Sniffers”, strategically placed in populated areas. This would give us an early warning in the event of chemical/biological attacks, and would work in conjunction with the present siren and TV/Radio Emergency Alert System.

An increase in Veterans Benefits. I have been brought to tears, walking through Chicago, and seeing the number of Disabled Veterans living on our streets... When the most powerful nation on Earth cannot properly take care of its heroes, it disgraces us all. As we once again ask our young men and women to risk everything "Congress tries to cut 184 million in Veterans Health Care". This transgression must not stand!!! If elected, I will fight hard for all those who have fought for us, AND I WILL NEVER BACK ANY LEGISLATION THAT HARMS THIS COUNTRY'S HEROES.

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Safeguarding Social Security. You may be unaware of this, but while all the action has been happening on the war front, Social Security has been under attack as well... We've been spending money fast and furiously over the last few months, and the once "untouchable" Social Security Trust Fund, has been dipped into very liberally. My plan is to put Social Security into a "Legislative Lock-Box", effectively making it usable ONLY for its intended purpose. Page 2003 A very disturbing trend is happening in Illinois, multi-millionaires and those “anointed” by Chicago power-brokers have been quite literally “buying elections”, and completely circumventing the democratic process... During these very dangerous times, we must take back our democratic rights, and pick leaders that have “quality of character”, not just loads of cash.

Have any of the other candidates actually done anything about crime, or just provided the usual "lip service"?

After receiving his Honorable Discharge from the Navy, Ray put the uniform back on, and volunteers his time to provide mentoring to at risk kids in some of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods... Have any of the other candidates demonstrated such a commitment to service and community?

Ray's experience, courage, and commitment to country and community makes him the ideal person to provide REAL leadership in these very scary times.

Usually you have to step into the voting booth, grit your teeth, and vote for the lesser of two evils... Not this time. This time you can "help the good guy win"!!!

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U.s. Congress From Illinois March 21, 2002 Key to using these election tables The following are the unofficial results of the March 19, 2002 statewide primary elections in the metropolitan area. A (x) indicates an apparent winner. In some uncontested races there are no results. %% 2nd District Democrat Y.Christian-Williams 11,871 Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (x) 99,111 Anthony Williams 5,548 4th District Democrat John Holowinski 5,800 Martin Castro 11,944 Luis Gutierrez (x) 38,159 Libertarian Maggie Kohls 18 Martin Pankau 7 5th District Democrat Stanley Niziolek 1,669 Rahm Emanuel (x) 45,908 Paul Rauner 1,034 Nancy Kaszak 35,111 Peter Dagher 4,096 Mark Fredrickson 1,193 Joseph Slovinec 938 Ray Lear 1,079 Republican Mark Augusti 5,689 William Hurley 5,585 Gene Urbaszewski 2,609 7th District Republican Byron Reed 2,033 Robert Dallas 1,806 Mark Tunney (x) 5,427 12th District Republican David Sadler (x) 15,011 18

Patricia Beard 7,684 17th District Republican Peter Calderone (x) 22,275 Tony Rees 15,979 19th District Democrat David Phelps (x) 48,154 Vic Roberts 9,607 %% Source: Chicago Tribune

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2009 Ray Lear Political Career

Illinois Governor Elections

26th August, 2009

Libertarian Party of Illinois News August 17, 2009 20

Filling the State Slate Illinois election law requires us to fill a "state slate" for these 6 offices: Governor, Lt. Governor, Treasurer, Comptroller, Attorney General, and Secretary of State to run candidates for any of them. Our thanks to Ray Lear (Governor) and Julie Fox (Comptroller) who have announced their candidacies to date. Source: Libertarian Party News http://www.lpillinois.org/news/newsletters/lp_illinois_news_090817.pdf

Libertarian Party of Illinois News September 20, 2009

Libertarian for US Senate We have an amazing opportunity for US Senate in 2010. The seat up for election is currently held by Roland Burris, who has announced he will not run, providing us with a race that has no incumbent advantage. In addition, the corruption scandal surrounding his nomination continues to smell, with former Governor Blagojevich's continuing publicity. Michael Labno has announced that he will seek the Libertarian nomination for US Senator from Illinois. Issues he is looking to target include the restoration of state and individual rights as well as the end of corporatism, including the Federal Reserve. Thank you Michael!

Filling the State Slate Of the 6 "state slate" positions we now have candidates for Governor (Ray Lear), Lt. Governor (Jason Dodson), and Comptroller (Julie Fox). We are still looking for Libertarians to step forward for the Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Treasurer positions. We are required by election law to fill the slate in order to get any of these candidates on the ballot in Illinois. Competition is good and we also welcome additional candidates for any of the offices. Illinois is ripe for Libertarian change. Please email Campaigns Chair Lupe Diaz if you are interested in running for any upcoming election, whether local, state, or federal. More Campaign News The Julie Fox for Comptroller campaign is kicking off with a fundraiser on Saturday, September 26 from 7-11 p.m. at the Carpentersville VFW, 301 Lake Marion Road in Carpentersville. Enjoy appetizers & soft drinks, a cash bar, live music, and raffles. $25 per person. RSVP to Francine Brady via email or call 815-403-3301. Ray Lear is looking for volunteers to staff his campaign for governor: a campaign manager, finance manager, fundraiser, marketing director, and volunteer coordinator. He is also seeking the assistance of artistic talent to create campaign materials and all others who have time and energy to contribute. Contact Ray at [email protected]. 21

Annual Business Meeting LP Illinois members will be selecting our candidates for all state-wide offices during the business meeting portion of the Illinois Convention, October 23-25 in Collinsville. We will also elect Illinois delegates to the 2010 national Libertarian Party convention at the Business Meeting. If you want to participate in national issues, such as the LP platform, you want to be a delegate. All Illinoisans are also encouraged to join the national Party. The number of delegates Illinois gets is based partly on the number of national Party members (sustaining level and up) we have.

Source: Libertarian Party News http://www.lpillinois.org/news/newsletters/lp_illinois_news_090920.pdf

National Convention for the Libertarian Party of Illinois Posted on septiembre 30, 2009 por alvarezgalloso

The Libertarian Party of Illinois will be holding their Annual Convention in the month of October 2009. They will be presenting their candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, and US Senate. In an era where serious discussions of issues are needed, I had the honor and pleasure of being able to interview Kent Mc Millen who is the Public Relations Chair of the Libertarian Party of Illinois. The following interview was conducted via E Mail. 4. Ray Lear is running for Governor, and Jason Dodson is running for Lieutenant Governor after Illinois suffered through an agonizing year of the two party system and the drama of a Senate Seat for sale as well as a Governor who would have been great as a Comic Relief in poor taste. What can Ray Lear and Jason Dodson offer as an alternative to the politics as usual in Illinois?

First of all, Ray and Jason can claim that they are not the party of George Ryan nor the party of Rod Blagojevich, and they are not in the race for personal profit or to award their family and friends. They will bring a new, fresh approach to governing and will provide the citizens of Illinois with a government that they can be proud of. They will be able to tune into people’s disgust with the political power structure of this state, because, unlike most people running for state office, they have not been a part of the enabling of the corruption of Illinois’ past. Source: El Noticiero de Alvarez Galloso http://alvarezgalloso.com/2009/09/30/national-convention-for-the-libertarian-party-of-illinois/

Ray Lear running for Governor dated 25 September 2009

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The Libertarian Party of Illinois (“LP Illinois”) will hold its annual convention the weekend of October 23-25, 2009.

The convention will take place at the Doubletree Collinsville, 1000 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234. The theme of this year's convention is: “Don't Tread On Me.” This year's keynote speaker will be Sharon Harris, President of the Advocates for Self Government. a libertarian educational organization best known for distribution of the World's Smallest Political Quiz, which has enabled countless people to discover liberty. Harris is an accomplished Libertarian candidate, receiving over 300,000 votes for Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture. Also on the speaker's list is Ken Krawchuck, previous candidate for public office who is currently the State Chair of the Pennsylvania Libertarian Party..He has run for U.S. Congress and for Governor He founded the now 15-year-old Ken Krawchuk & Associates, Ltd, an information technology consulting firm. He also owns and operates "Amendment 16", an invoicing service for independent consultants. “I am pleased with the lineup of speakers and activities for this year's convention,” said Val Vetter, State Chair of LP Illinois. “This will be a great opportunity for those who value freedom, as well as for those who are just curious about libertarianism, to exchange thoughts and increase their knowledge of the party and the movement,” he added. “I also look forward to the 2010 campaign and offering voters a true alternative to the major parties, who have not served the citizens of Illinois well,” said Vetter. In addition to Harris and Krawchuck, LP Illinois will be providing workshops on: Austrian Economics, Chapter Building, Raising an Informed Citizenry and Educated Electorate, Living the Principles of Freedom, and Promoting Market Solutions. There will be a Friday night Halloween themed social event and Libertarian Jeopardy on Saturday. There will also be a candidates forum including the following libertarian hopefuls for 2010: Mike Labno (U.S Senate). Ray Lear (Governor), Jason Dodson (Lt. Governor) and Julie Fox (Comptroller). LP Illinois' annual business meeting, where certain party officers are elected and state-wide candidates will be nominated, is slated for Sunday. 23

For further information on and to register for the convention, visit LPIllinois.org. To reserve a room at the Doubletree Collinsville, call 800-551-5133. Be sure to mention that you are with the LP Illinois state convention. Reduced pricing for rooms ends on October 2nd . Source: Libertarian Party of Illinois http://www.lpillinois.org/media/press_releases/convention2009_announce.pdf

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Weston/Myers Illinois Governor Election Tele-Poll, September 29th, 2009 Weston/Myers Illinois Tele-Poll

Conducted Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

5,000 calls made to random registered voters statewide.

We asked: "Who will you vote for in the 2010 Illinois General Election?", and provided our list of candidates that we sourced from Wikipedia.org, uselections.com, and Google.

Poll: Illinois Governor, 2010

Generic Democrat: 31%

Generic Republican: 34%

Ray Lear- Libertarian 21%

Randall Stufflebeam- Constitution 4%

Michael White- Independent 2%

Rich Whitney- Green 4%

Other/Undecided: 4%

Poll: Illinois Lieutenant Governor, 2010

Generic Democrat: 20%

Generic Republican: 25% 24

Jason Dodson- Libertarian 17%

Generic Constitution: 5%

Generic Independent: 2%

Don Crawford- Green 10%

Other/Undecided: 21%

We then asked, "Why did you choose this candidate?"

The most common response given was that they "always voted this way". The second most common response was that "we need a new direction". Of the 5,000 registered voters, approximately 2000 were registered Democrats, 2000 were registered Republicans, and 1000 were either Independent or non-affiliated. Of the 2000 in each major party surveyed, 500 were age 18-25, 500 were age 26-35, 500 were age 36-50, and 500 were over 50. Of each group of 500, we evenly surveyed 250 women and 250 men. Based on the tabulations, more Democrats than Republicans in Illinois seem to be breaking party ranks and moving toward third party candidates- in this particular case, the Libertarian Party. This result is a completely different shift than what has been observed in recent years. More women than men, by about a 55-45 margin, broke from their respective parties, but men also broke party lines. There are a few possibilities for this shift. One, the Illinois Democrats south of Chicago tend to be more rural, and in many cases, more conservative, but want to hang on to some of their core Democratic principles. Secondly, with the fallout from the Rod Blagojevich scandal, many Democrats are running from their own party. The current Democratic Governor, , has many Democrats in rural Illinois in an uproar over a recent large tax increase and cuts in needed rural programs. Thirdly, with all of the media coverage of tax protests, bailout protests, and other protests such as outrage at town-hall meetings, "tea parties" and the like, the need for fiscal responsibility is resonating with voters in rural and middle-class Illinois, regardless of party affiliation. The idea of a return to principles of liberty seemed to be a factor in this poll. And, the numbers did not look well for the Republicans either. Many registered Republicans in this poll (albeit not as many as Democrats) broke party rank and chose third party as well, specifically in the Governor's race. The data is still rather insufficient in the Lieutenant Governor's race because all party candidates have not reported as of yet. This resulted in a high response number for "Other and Undecided". If we are to look at this as any kind of bellwether, I would say that this might be the year for a third party to challenge the big two, and it looks as if the Libertarians have the biggest chance to make this a three-way race. 25

Paul Weston is an Independent AP-Affiliated Journalist from Normal, Illinois

Steven Myers is a Political Consultant from Evanston, Illinois

Weston and Myers are both politically Independent.

Contact us at: [email protected]

Source: http://weston-myers.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/westonmyers-illinois-governor- election.html

http://www.abc7i.com/angis/ELECTION/INFO/resultsbyparty_uscongress.shtml

Friday: An inclusive Illinois Governor debate from a Free and Equal Press release:

Illinois Gubernatorial Debate for 2010 Candidates to be Held Friday

Event to be Streamed LIVE @ FreeAndEqual.org

The Free & Equal Elections Foundation will hold a Gubernatorial Debate for 2010 Candidates in Du Quoin, IL this FRIDAY,October 9th, 2009 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

Beginning at 6 PM on Friday, the Gubernatorial Debate will be streamed LIVE on the foundation’s website: www.FreeAndEqual.org.

The debate will be held as part of the Midwest Liberty Fest. Free & Equal Founder and Chair Christina Tobin will serve as the moderator for the debate.

“This debate will be unique in that ALL the candidates are invited to participate, not just the Democrats and Republicans.” said Tobin.”We are excited that voters all across Illinois will have the opportunity to hear the candidates speak in person, or online via web stream.”

The debate will include members of the Democratic and Republican parties as well as the Constitution and Green Parties, and one Independent.

As of Wednesday October 7th, the following SIX candidates have confirmed: 26

Adam Andrzejewski Republican Party Candidate

Dan Proft Republican Party Candidate

Randall Stufflebeam Constitution Party Candidate

Bill “Dock” Walls, III Democratic Party Candidate

Michael White Independent Candidate

Rich Whitney Green Party Candidate

ALL 13 candidates who have announced their intentions of running in the race are invited to participate.

Two candidates, Republicans and Frank Edwards, did not reply despite repeated attempts to contact them.

Other candidates expressed interested, but could not accommodate the debate schedule.

“Free & Equal is committed to giving all candidates a forum, regardless of political ideology or partisan affiliation,” said Tobin. “It is imperative that the voters have a chance to hear all the candidates, not just those who may appear in the headlines regularly.”

The Free & Equal Elections Foundation is a non partisan, non-profit 501 (c)4 public policy advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating restrictive ballot access laws that target Independent and Third-Party Candidates.

Free & Equal is committed to reforming restrictive ballot access laws across the nation, so that all candidates have a chance to be heard, regardless of political affiliation.

During the 2008 election, Free & Equal held an independent Presidential Debate in Washington, DC. The Free & Equal debate was the ONLY Presidential debate featuring Independent and Third- 27

Party candidates held during the 2008 election to be broadcast to a national audience. The debate was broadcast Live by C-SPAN.

1. Christina Tobin October 11, 2009 at 10:32

Unfortunately, the LP candidate Ray Lear was out of the county during this time. Check out this article that was written up in the Southern Illinois (which has over 70,000 readers) http://thesouthern.com/news/article_9bb08140-b557-11de-a160- 001cc4c03286.html. Channel 3 (ABC) aired a short segment on the 10 o’clock news two days in a row. The Free & Equal Elections Foundation will hold another IL Governor debate next year. Source: Independent Political Report

http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2009/10/friday-an-inclusive-illinois-governor- debate/

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