Quinn Gets White’s Vote

By   /  December 17, 2009  /  Broadcasts, Elections, Governor, Illinois, Illinois Statehouse News, National News  /  No Comments

Governor Pat Quinn can add another endorsement to his growing list.

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More Than Just Support With Endorsements

By   /  December 15, 2009  /  Broadcasts, Elections, Illinois, Illinois Statehouse News, National News  /  No Comments

By Benjamin Yount    217-528-9844
SPRINGFIELD  –  There’s a reason why candidates  for everything from state representative to governor are busy answering questionnaires and survey from labor unions and advocacy groups.
The endorsement season can make or break campaigns. Last week saw a number of high profile endorsements, including a slate of preferred candidates from Planned Parenthood of [...]

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Endorsements Bring Value Beyond “Support”

By   /  December 15, 2009  /  Broadcasts, Elections, Illinois, Illinois Statehouse News, National News  /  No Comments

By Benjamin Yount    217-528-9844
SPRINGFIELD  –  If you support a politically active group or are a member of a labor union, you’ll likely soon hear a lot about candidates running in the February primary.  Which is exactly what they want.
Candidates are busy touting their endorsements, a number of which came last week.  Former state senator Denny [...]

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Endorsement Season Valuable For Candidates, Groups

By   /  December 15, 2009  /  Elections, Illinois, Illinois Statehouse News, National News  /  No Comments

By Benjamin Yount    217-528-9844
SPRINGFIELD  –  It is endorsement season in Illinois, and there is a lot on the line.
A number of the state’s most politically active groups and unions made their picks for statewide office last week, and more endorsement are expected between now and the February primary.
But candidates are seeking more than just a [...]

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PRESS RELEASE: Planned Parenthood Illinois Action Announces Political Endorsements

By   /  December 10, 2009  /  Elections, Illinois, Illinois Statehouse News  /  No Comments

[Note from Illinois Statehouse News: We are posting this press release to inform our readers of political endorsements. We encourage policy groups and organizations to submit their political endorsements at IllinoisStatehouseNews@hotmail.com]
Quinn, Giannoulias, Preckwinkle receive pro-choice org’s support
CHICAGO, IL – Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (PPIA), the non-partisan political and advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood of Illinois, [...]

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