Republican E-Update - 7.28.10

GOP Governor accuses Gov. Quinn of "Pay to Play" Quinn meddle in this summer's construction strike because the unions involved were contributing big bucks to his re-election campaign? That's what his opponents are charging. The governor's response?...read more... Website shines light on Cook County lobbying Cook County residents can get greater awareness of who is trying to influence county government at a new website announced this morning. The Cook County Clerk's office reported that lobbyists made 576 contacts seeking to influence nearly 60 county officials during the first half of this year. Lobbyists have earned more than $1.1 million so far this year, with three firms reporting they've earned more than $100,000....read more... Kirk Proposes Seven Debates/Forums for Senate Race Congressman Mark Kirk on Tuesday proposed seven U.S. Senate debates and candidate forums beginning August 21st in Ottawa, Illinois – the date and location of the first of seven Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858....read more... Illinois Victory - Learn more about how you can volunteer to help our Republican Candidates. Featured Event:   07/28/2010 Worth Township GOP's 2nd Annual Membership Drive 07/28/2010 CRWN @ Millenium Park for the Grant Park Orchestra 08/04/2010 10th Annual 42nd Ward GOP Boat Cruise 08/07/2010 Palatine GOP Meeting 08/07/2010 Chang for Change Super Saturday Volunteer Event 08/11/2010 William J. Kelly Hosts The Upscale TV 2010 Firworks Cruise 08/14/2010 Palatine GOP Cookout and Bags Tourney 08/15/2010 John Garrido for 45th Ward Alderman Campaign Kickoff 08/19/2010 Republican Day at the State Fair For a complete listing of events, click here. Click here or below to see the new television ad "Christman in July:"     Paid for by the Cook County Republican Party | 205 W. Randolph St. Ste. 1245 Chicago, IL 60606 (773) 278-2467 | f: (773) 435-6651 | info@cookrepublicanparty.com | www.cookrepublicanparty.com Email Marketing by