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IR Focus: Lee Roupas, Cook County GOP Chairman
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Chairing the Republican Party in America's second most populous county is a big job for an experienced politician, much less a 25 year old part-time law student. But Cook County GOP Chairman Lee Roupas says his energy, enthusiasm and fresh perspective may be just what is needed to turn around a demoralized and fractured party organization.
"I've not been around long enough to make enemies," the Palos Township committeeman who was elected county chairman March 5, 2008 said. "My strategy is to treat everyone as if they want to be on board, and move ahead from there. So far, things have been coming together. We've had good support in filling current ballot vacancies."
Roupas said he is pleased that several Cook County Democrats unopposed in the past will face Republican challengers this election cycle.
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August 9th Fundraiser
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Dear Cook County Republican Supporter,
We have a very important event next week that we would like you to attend. On Thursday evening, August 9th, the Cook County Republican Party is hosting a reception honoring one of the most exciting and articulate Republicans in America…Michael Steele. As you may remember, Michael Steele was elected Lt. Governor of Maryland and last year narrowly lost the U.S. Senate race in Maryland. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served at the reception from 5 to 7 PM at Harry Caray's Restaurant (33 W. Kinzie St. in Chicago). Individual tickets are $100 and the reservation form is attached to this email. Send all checks and forms to:
Cook County Republican Party
134 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 2060
Chicago, IL 60602
I would deeply appreciate your help in supporting this important upcoming event. Your contribution of $100, $250, $500, or $1,000 is vital if we are to succeed in rebuilding the Cook County GOP. Thank you in advance.
In other news, the Illinois Republican Party is conducting a straw poll for the 2008 Republican Presidential Nomination at the Illinois State Fair on the 16th of August. From their website:
"To vote in the straw poll, you must be an Illinois resident at least 18 years or older by February 5, 2008 and you must present a valid Illinois Driver's License or Government-Issued Photo ID card with your current Illinois address. This is required to validate eligibility and prevent double voting.
Straw Poll voting is free of charge...... Straw poll voting will take place on The Director's Lawn on the Illinois State Fairgrounds at 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 16, 2007."
We encourage you to particpate in this straw poll and voice your support for the Presidential candidate of your choice.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth "Liz" Gorman, Chairman
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2008 Candidate Recruitment
Thursday, July 12, 2007
We are pleased to announce that our Slating Committee is prepared to go to work under the leadership of Barrington Township Committeeman Eugene Dawson. This Committee will focus on finding credible and experienced Republicans to form a slate of countywide candidates. Offices that are up for nomination on the February 5, 2008 primary include:
State's Attorney
Recorder of Deeds
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Board of Review - District 2
Board of Review - District 3
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (3 Commissioners)
If you wish to submit your credentials for consideration of the Slating Committee, please send them to matt@cookrepublicanparty.com, with attention to Hon. Eugene Dawson.
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A Letter from the Republican Commissioners of Cook CountyMonday, June 11, 2007
Rival tars Emanuel for clout list linksTuesday, March 20, 2007 - By Scott Fornek
- Chicago Sun-Times
Free the GOP 12!Monday, June 05, 2006
Stroger 'well enough to function'?Thursday, May 25, 2006 - By FRAN SPIELMAN
- Chicago Sun-Times
Will Topinka turn out to be Illinois' McCain?Thursday, April 06, 2006 - By BY GEORGE WILL
- CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Peraica on Cook County: A Tale of Rich and PoorMonday, April 03, 2006
Conservatives gain, but Topinka holds big leadTuesday, March 14, 2006 - By Rick Pearson
- Chicago Tribune
Panel controversy reveals double standardMonday, March 13, 2006
Commissioner living the American dreamTuesday, March 07, 2006 - By Steve Patterson
- Chicago Sun-Times
Cook GOP calls for removal of hate group member from commissionTuesday, February 28, 2006
Another breach at Cook CountyFriday, February 24, 2006 - By Stefano Esposito
- Chicago Sun-Times
McCain Mocks ObamaTuesday, February 07, 2006 - By Lynn Sweet
- Suntimes
Reaching outMonday, February 06, 2006 - By McQueary
- Sunday Southtown
Soon you can vote early ... legally; Illinois to open polls before Election DayTuesday, January 31, 2006 - By By John McCormick
- Chicago Tribune
Alito filibuster won't work, Obama saysMonday, January 30, 2006 - By Hope Yen
- Chicago Sun-Times
Cook County GOP sees hope in Democratic woesMonday, January 16, 2006 - By Mickey Ciokajlo
- Tribune staff reporter
Reyes tied to jobs probeSaturday, December 17, 2005 - By By Laurie Cohen, Todd Lighty and Dan Mihalopoulos, Tribune staff reporters. Tribune staff reporter M
- CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Dart poised to be slated as nominee for sheriffMonday, November 28, 2005 - By ABDON M. PALLASCH
- Chicago Sun-Times
A "No" Vote in the 'BurbsTuesday, November 15, 2005
Topinka: 'I am ready for a brutal election'Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK
- Chicago Sun-Times
Wire worn in gov hiring probeMonday, October 31, 2005 - By CHRIS FUSCO AND DAVE MCKINNEY
- Chicago Sun-Times
County Hiring Info Missing From Some FilesWednesday, October 26, 2005 - By Steve Petterson
- Chicago Sun-Times
Commissioners trying to preserve the old Cook County Hospital vowed Thursday to keep fighting, despite a consultant's recommendation to tear down the 90-year-old building.Friday, October 14, 2005 - By Jonathan Lipman
- Chicago Sun-Times
Gov.Monday, October 03, 2005 - By DAVE MCKINNEY AND CHRIS FUSCO
- Chicago Sun-Times
The Cook County Republican chairman who lost his private-sector job for putting a $10,000 bounty on Mayor Daley's head has a new target: 16 aldermen who house their aldermanic and political offices unThursday, September 29, 2005 - By FRAN SPIELMAN
- Chicago Sun-Times
Although the primary election is not until next March, two Cook County commissioners apparently began campaigning Sept.Friday, September 16, 2005 - By YVETTE PRESBERRY
- Southwest News Herald
Plans to expand the Cook County sheriff's electronic monitoring program are on hold, as the company holding the contract "refused" to comply with county rules to include minorities and women among itsWednesday, September 14, 2005 - By STEVE PATTERSON - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman stormed out of Thursday's board meeting, exploding after county board President John Stroger accused her of racist criticism.Friday, September 09, 2005 - By STEVE PATTERSON - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
He has talked to family members and political types, listened to the urgings of party leaders and studied polls, but former Gov.Thursday, September 08, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Political Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Republican committeemen representing seven townships and one Chicago ward will probably meet next week to begin the process of choosing a successor to state Senator Dave Sullivan, R-33rd.Thursday, September 08, 2005 - By JENNIFER JOHNSON
- Pioneer Press
All apologies to Gary Skoien -- the Cook County Republican boss who has offered a reward for Mayor Daley's conviction and made a late pitch for a vacant seat on the Metra board -- the railroad job hasThursday, September 08, 2005 - By MARK J. KONKOL - Transportation Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
In a stinging critique of City Hall's hiring practices, a federal monitor Tuesday pressed for the city to overhaul how it hands out jobs, saying numerous departments long violated a court order to keeWednesday, September 07, 2005 - By NATASHA KORECKI & FRAN SPIELMAN - Staff Reporters
- Chicago Sun-Times
The Cook County Republican boss who put a $10,000 bounty on Mayor Daley's head wants a seat on the Metra board, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned.Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - By MARK J. KONKOL - Transportation Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Emboldened by the corruption scandals that have weakened Mayor Daley politically, Chicago aldermen on Tuesday handed the mayor a rare and embarrassing defeat: They tied his hands on the volatile issueWednesday, September 07, 2005 - By FRAN SPIELMAN - City Hall Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
WASHINGTON -- Seizing a historic opportunity to reshape the Supreme Court, President Bush swiftly chose conservative John Roberts as chief justice Monday and weighed how to fill another vacancy that cTuesday, September 06, 2005 - By TERENCE HUNT
- Chicago Sun-Times
WASHINGTON-- In two days of ceremony honoring the nation's 16th chief justice, the casket bearing William H.Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - By PETE YOST - ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Chicago Sun-Times
The decision of a half-dozen Republicans to give up their state Senate seats has placed the chamber's GOP minority in a defensive posture, forced to defend districts they now hold before looking aheadTuesday, September 06, 2005 - By Liam Ford & Rick Pearson
- Chicago Tribune
Chief Justice William H.Saturday, September 03, 2005 - By GINA HOLLAND
- Associated Press
Latino residents of the Northwest Side Cragin neighborhood are accusing their African-American alderman of racism after she attributed a growing problem with rats to the ward's rising Latino populatioFriday, September 02, 2005 - By Leticia Espinosa
- Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Police sergeant who pointed a gun at the Rev.Friday, September 02, 2005 - By STEVE PATTERSON - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
The Cook County Board had just passed a balanced budget six months ago, and its president has already claimed that a deficit is underway for the next budget.Thursday, September 01, 2005 - By YVETTE PRESBERRY
- Southwest News Herald
The Cook County Republican chairman who lost his private-sector job for putting a $10,000 bounty on Mayor Daley's head has a new target: 16 aldermen who house their aldermanic and political offices unWednesday, August 31, 2005 - By FRAN SPIELMAN - City Hall Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
U.Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Political Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Several suburban Cook County commissioners authorized to fill a vacancy on the Metra board said they want someone who will support removing Chairman Jeffrey Ladd from a position he's held since the agWednesday, August 31, 2005 - By Virginia Groark
- Chicago Tribune
SPRINGFIELD - Last week, Rich Miller’s political newsletter, Capitol Fax, offered space to Governor Blagojevich’s spokesman Pete Giangreco to offer his take on the possibility of an Edgar/Blagojevich Monday, August 29, 2005 - By The Leader-Springfield Bureau
- Illinois Leader
The waves have washed away.Saturday, August 27, 2005 - By ABDON M. PALLASCH - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
NAMPA, Idaho-- President Bush, rebutting critics who want the United States to leave Iraq, pledged Wednesday that as long as he is president "we will stay, we will fight and we will win the war on terWednesday, August 24, 2005 - By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Chicago Sun-Times
OPINION - Enough is enough!
Ever since Gary Skoien, chairman of the Cook County Republican Party announced its $10,000 “reward” program to anyone with information leading to the indictment and convTuesday, August 23, 2005 - By Pat Sutarik
- Illinois Leader
It will be loaded with support and encouragement for Republican Jim Edgar to jump into the gubernatorial race, but it will also ask the former governor to make up his mind soon.Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Political Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
CHICAGO - Pete Giangreco, Governor Blagojevich’s political spokesman, is not waiting for former Governor Jim Edgar to make his eagerly anticipated decision on whether or not he will run for Governor.Monday, August 22, 2005 - By The Leader - Chicago Bureau
- Illinois Leader
SEATTLE -- Illinois Sen.Monday, August 22, 2005 - By Ray Long
- Chicago Tribune
SPRINGFIELD -- U.Thursday, August 18, 2005 - By ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Chicago Sun-Times
A Calumet District police sergeant accused of racial profiling by the Rev.Thursday, August 18, 2005 - By FRAN SPIELMAN & FRANK MAIN - Staff Reporters
- Chicago Sun-Times
SPRINGFIELD -- A longtime Central Illinois lawmaker expects to be on the ballot next March as a candidate for secretary of state.Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - By Kurt Erickson
- Bloomington Pantagraph
He would have been the only moderate Republican in a race filling up with conservatives, but state Rep.Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Political Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
OPINION - Recently, I attended a forum conducted by the Cook County Republican organization.Monday, August 15, 2005 - By David J. Haynes - 45th Ward Committeeman
- Illinois Leader
It’s been two weeks since the firestorm over his $10,000 bounty on Mayor Richard M.Friday, August 12, 2005 - By Eric Krol
- Daily Herald
It was a good day Wednesday for House Speaker J.Thursday, August 11, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Political Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY - Once Republican strongholds throughout northwest suburban Cook County are under renewed attack by the Chicago Democratic leadership in the General Assembly.Thursday, August 11, 2005 - By The Leader - Chicago Bureau
- The Illinois Leader
President Bush, saying it will help economic growth, on Wednesday signed a whopping $286.Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - By NEDRA PICKLER - ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Chicago Sun-Times
U.Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - By LYNN SWEET & SCOTT FORNEK - Staff Reporters
- Chicago Sun-Times
PALATINE - The summer exodus of Republican legislators from the ranks of the General Assembly has added another.Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - By Nekesa Josey
- The Illinois Leader
Cook County Chairman Gary Skoien's employer won't stand by his side, but a top challenger to U.Friday, August 05, 2005 - By PATRICK CORCORAN - Staff Writer
- Pioneer Press
Retiring U.Friday, August 05, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
State Sen.Thursday, August 04, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Declaring it a race of "style versus substance," state Sen.Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Republicans reported raising more than $7.Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK, DAVE MCKINNEY & FRAN SPIELMAN - Staff Reporters
- Chicago Sun-Times
Cook County's top Republican lost his day job for putting a $10,000 bounty on Mayor Daley's head.Friday, July 29, 2005 - By LISA DONOVAN - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Mayor Daley on Wednesday angrily accused the chairman of the Cook County Republican Party of hitting "below the belt" by offering a $10,000 cash reward to anyone who coughs up information leading to tThursday, July 28, 2005 - By FRAN SPIELMAN - City Hall Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Being a virtual unknown is not usually a political plus for a candidate seeking statewide office, but state Sen.Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Political Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Mayor Richard Daley assailed the Cook County Republican Party Chairman on Wednesday for offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to Daley's indictment and conviction.Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - By MAURA KELLY LANNAN - ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Chicago Sun-Times
The legal troubles at City Hall, where two officials face charges of rigging the hiring process, took on a bit of an Old West feel Tuesday when Cook County's Republican Party offered a reward-- compleTuesday, July 26, 2005 - By Associated Press
- Chicago Sun-Times
WASHINGTON-- Supreme Court nominee John Roberts drew warm praise from a Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday, followed by a prod from a Democrat on the panel to be as "forthcoming anFriday, July 22, 2005 - By JESSE J. HOLLAND - ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Chicago Sun-Times
The very top Illinois Republican leaders huddled in Chicago on Monday to map strategy to defeat Gov.Thursday, July 21, 2005 - By LYNN SWEET - SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST
- Chicago Sun-Times
The City Council's Finance Committee approved an $800 million general obligation bond issue Wednesday over the objections of the City Council's champion for slave reparations.Thursday, July 21, 2005 - By FRAN SPIELMAN - City Hall Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
WASHINGTON -- The possibility of a Democratic filibuster against Supreme Court nominee John Roberts in the Republican-controlled Senate seemed to all but disappear Wednesday.Thursday, July 21, 2005 - By JESSE J. HOLLAND - Associated Press
- Chicago Sun-Times
Is state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka ready to jump into the race for governor? I think so.Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - By CAROL MARIN - SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST
- Chicago Sun-Times
WASHINGTON -- President Bush named federal appeals judge John G.Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press
- Chicago Sun-Times
CHICAGO - It’s becoming a GOP motif.Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - By The Leader-Chicago Bureau
- Illinois Leader
A confrontation between the Rev.Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - By MARK J. KONKOL, ANNIE SWEENEY & FRAN SPIELMAN - Staff Reporters
- Chicago Sun-Times
One Salvi just opted out of one of the top congressional races in the nation, but another Salvi is ready to step in.Sunday, July 17, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Campaign Web sites typically offer glowing biographies of the candidates, watered-down issue statements and other generally bland political fare -- but Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ron Gidwitz is Saturday, July 16, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Political Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Declaring "it's reality check time," state Sen.Saturday, July 16, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Conservative Republican Peter Roskam won another key hand in the west suburban 6th Congressional District contest Thursday, as former DuPage County Recorder of Deeds J.Friday, July 15, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK Political Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Cook County commissioners were short one board member for their meeting Monday.Thursday, July 14, 2005 - By STEVE PATTERSON - Staff Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Skirting the Illinois Legislature, Gov.Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - By JIM RITTER - Health Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
Potential Republican gubernatorial hopeful Steve Rauschenberger accused a top party leader Monday of "character assassination" for sending Rauschenberger's political team a note rehashing the state seTuesday, July 12, 2005 - By SCOTT FORNEK - Political Reporter
- Chicago Sun-Times
LONDON-- Four explosions rocked the London subway and tore open a packed double-decker bus during the morning rush hour Thursday, sending bloodied victims fleeing in the worst attack on London since WThursday, July 07, 2005 - By JANE WARDELL - Associated Press
- Chicago Sun-Times
A federal judge Wednesday served a blow to the modern slavery reparations movement by tossing out a lawsuit asking corporations that reaped profits from slave labor to pay up.Thursday, July 07, 2005 - By NATASHA KORECKI & FRAN SPIELMAN - Staff Reporters
- Chicago Sun-Times
CHICAGO (CBS) The backlash continues for U.Thursday, July 07, 2005 - CBS Channel 2
WASHINGTON -- More than two weeks after citing Nazis and other brutal regimes in criticizing U.Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - By Sam Singer - Washington Bureau
- Chicago Tribune
FORT BRAGG, N.Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - By ESTES THOMPSON
- Chicago Sun-Times
It's enough to drive the consummate coupon clipper crazy -- Illinois' sales tax system is so complicated, it's easy for consumers to be overcharged, a Chicago Sun-Times analysis has found.Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - By DAVE MCKINNEY & STEPHANIE ZIMMERMANN - Staff Reporters
- Chicago Sun-Times
PARK RIDGE - Rich Miller's Capitol Fax reported today that State Sen.Friday, July 01, 2005 - By The Leader-Chicago Bureau
- Illinois Leader
SCHAUMBURG - Second term State Rep.Friday, July 01, 2005 - By The Leader-Chicago Bureau
- Illinois Leader
WASHINGTON-- Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court and a key swing vote on issues such as abortion and the death penalty, said Friday she is retiring.Friday, July 01, 2005 - By ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Chicago Sun-Times
Last week's long-range confrontation between Chicago Mayor Richard M.Thursday, June 30, 2005 - By ROBERT NOVAK - SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST
- Chicago Sun-Times
EAST ST.Thursday, June 30, 2005 - By JIM SUHR
- Chicago Sun-Times
Maybe it's the sun.Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - By MARK BROWN - SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST
- Chicago Sun-Times
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