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I’ve seen anywhere in the country.” Gov. Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee
MOVING AMERICA FORWARD
When Barack Obama took ofce, America was in the midst of a housing
market meltdown and an economic crisis as deep as any we’ve experienced
since the Depression. In three short years despite relentless opposition,
President Obama is leading us back. The job is far from done, and given the
chance, Republicans will swiftly undo much of the progress. That’s why
we not only need to re-elect the president, but give him a Congress that will
move America forward. Brad Schneider is the kind of congressman we need.
He has the business and job growth experience to challenge Republican
claims to supremacy on that issue, while adhering to the progressive policies
that Democrats hold near and dear. Together with President Obama, he will
move America forward, not back to the past.
MOVING ILLINOIS FORWARD
Return Our Best to the Legislature
Democrats from the 10th Congressional District such as Terry Link of
Waukegan have provided many years of leadership in the Illinois State
Senate, advocating reforms and scal sanity while maintaining progressive
values. In recent years, Link was joined by Dan Kotowski of Park Ridge,
who has ably promoted the progressive agenda by pushing for funding for
veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and requiring insurance coverage
for women at risk of breast cancer. Daniel Biss of Evanston has been in the
Illinois House for two years and is a candidate for the State Senate this year.
His legislative achievements have been recognized by such diverse groups as
the Illinois Recycling Association, the Illinois Association of Park Districts,
and the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization.
Among the Democrats who deserve to return to the Illinois House are Rita
Mayeld of Waukegan, Robyn Gabel of Evanston and Elaine Nekritz of
Northbrook. Nekritz is a leader among reform Democrats in the House and
a strong backer of education, health care and the environment. Carol Sente
of Vernon Hills is a relative newcomer to the House. An architect, with a
focus on green design, she has been working hard to bring employers to our
area, protect families from criminal predators, bring transparency to state
government, and improve long-term care options for seniors.
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Pres. Barack Obama , keynote speaker at therst annual Tenth Dems fundraiser in 2004
Brad Schneider, Democratic candidatefor Congress IL-10
Hon. Daniel Biss , Tenth Dems volunteercanvassing organizer
Hon. Dan Kotowski , received Tenth Dems’ Mikva Award forPolitical Leadershipin 2007
State Rep. ElaineNekritz, candidatefor re-election in District 57
State Rep. Carol Sente, candidate forre-election in District 59
Elect a New Generation of Leaders from Cook and Lake Counties
Democratic leaders like Susan Garrett, Karen May and Jeff Schoenberg
have stepped aside and will be missed, but a new generation of leaders is
emerging, including strong candidates for the State Senate like Amanda
Howland of Lake Zurich, Julie Morrison of Deereld and Melinda Bush
of Grayslake. Morrison has a deep understanding of the problems facing
the people of Illinois through 14 years as West Deereld Township
Supervisor, where she handles everything from utility shut-offs and mental
illness to elder services and road-building. Melinda Bush brings equally
strong experience to her bid for the state Senate. As a Lake County Board
member she has proven her ability to get results. She fought against a huge
development planned for Grayslake. What could have been a desert of
foreclosed homes instead became Rollins Savanna, a major nature preserve,
enjoyed by birders, hikers, bikers and families.
For the Illinois House a number of fresh faces have emerged as leaders, led
by Des Plaines Mayor Martin Moylan, Northeld Township Clerk Laura
Fine, and Ed Erwin of Lindenhurst. Scott Drury of Highwood is a former
U.S. Attorney, a volunteer legal educator at a Chicago detention facility
and an adjunct professor at Northwestern, who will ght to maintain the
high quality of local schools, control government spending and implement
tough anti-corruption laws. Sam Yingling of Round Lake Beach unseated a
decades-old administration to become Avon Township Supervisor, where he
has lowered taxes while expanding services and creating a budget surplus.
MOVING LAKE COUNTY FORWARD
After 32 years of Republican control in the scandal-plagued ofce of the
Lake County State’s Attorney, Chris Kennedy is just the man to restore
public condence. A former Assistant State’s Attorney and school board
member, he has successfully advocated for people with developmental
disabilities. He has also helped pass laws to provide additional police
training and to increase access to health insurance and community services.
Mary Ellen Vanderventer has been a model public ofcial. As Lake County
Recorder she has waged an aggressive campaign against mortgage fraud,
spearheaded statewide legislation on the recording of deeds, and created a
new process to quickly notify homeowners about vital information. She is
well underway on a huge project to modernize the county’s recordkeeping
and eliminate mountains of paper.
The Democrats offer a strong group of Lake and Cook
County candidates who believe in a progressive future but can
only succeed with the help of Tenth Dems members like you.
West Deereld Township SupervisorJulie Morrison , headed Tenth Dems CandidateSupport Efforts in 2010
Lake County Board Member Melinda Bush , candidate for StateSenate in District 31
Scott Drury ,candidate for StateRepresentative in District 58
Hon. Sam Yingling, candidate for StateRepresentative in District 62
Chris Kennedy , activeTenth Dems leader
Hon. Mary Ellen Vanderventer, candidatefor Lake County Recorder of Deeds
For a complete list of candidates running in the 10th Congressional District, visit tenthdems.org.