Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Duckworth, Calif. Rep Attack Walsh on Abortion
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), who once told her Congressional colleagues about her painful need for an abortion, said she fears women's health is at risk with Republicans in office. Read »
Opinion: Joe Walsh Goes From "Gay Friendly" to Gay-Baiting Republican
In a 1996 interview with a gay newspaper, Rep. Joe Walsh declared, "If there's a more gay-friendly Republican around, I'd like to meet them." This year, he received a 0 from the Human Right Campaign. Read »
Duckworth Won't Pull "Deadbeat Dad" Ads
Democratic candidate for Congress Tammy Duckworth says she has no intention of pulling ads that paint her opponent, Rep. Joe Walsh, as a deadbeat dad who can't manage his finances. Read »
Opinion: Walsh's Abortion Quip Is Bad News
In a press conference after Thursday night's debate with opponent Tammy Duckworth, Rep. Joe Walsh shows off what he learned at the Todd Akin School of Gynecological Medicine. Read »
Walsh, Duckworth Friendlier in 4th Debate
A fourth debate between candidates in one of the country's most-watched congressional races Thursday night saw Democrat Tammy Duckworth and Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh occasionally interrupt one another... Read »
Walsh Gets A Bailout From A Kansas City Super PAC
A $2.5 million ad buy for the congressman who's been complaining that his opponent has been raising most of her money outside the district. Read »
Walsh: Vote Republican or Lose Your Job
Rep. Joe Walsh last weekend told business owners last weekend that if there were ever a year where they needed to "energize" their employees for the election, it's this year. Read »
Heritage Action for America Goes Duckworth Hunting
The conservative think tank has opened a victory center for Rep. Joe Walsh, and has a "5 Facts About Tammy Duckworth" website. Read »
Opinion: Joe Walsh's Manhood Gap
Why does Rep. Joe Walsh attack Tammy Duckworth for looking at dresses? How else can he look more manly than a combat veteran? Read »
Why Joe Walsh Might Win the 8th
A We Ask America poll has Rep. Joe Walsh leading Tammy Duckworth by two points. Why he might win. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
Jesse Jackson Jr.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!
Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
Joe Walsh
Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.
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