Illinois U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin wins court settlement in lawsuit with Republican Party
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2009
U. S. SENATE CANDIDATE ANDY MARTIN WINS MAJOR SANGAMON COURT SETTLEMENT
(Springfield, IL)(August 20, 2009) Sangamon County Chief Circuit Judge Patrick Kelley agreed Wednesday to supervise a settlement between Republican U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin and the Illinois Republican Party. Martin had sued the Party for discriminating against him in preparations for the Illinois State Fair.
An attorney for the Illinois Republican Party agreed to place Martin on the same basis with other senate candidates. The lawsuit alleged that Party employees had refused to deal with Martin’s representatives “on the advice of the Party’s attorneys.”
“Well the Republican Party’s lawyers were in court Wednesday,” Martin stated. “And they agreed to take back their advice to Party employees to stop dealing me with me and my supporters. We will have full participation at the Illinois State Fair.
“The Court agreed I had filed a proper lawsuit,” Martin said after the settlement was announced. “The judge conducted settlement negotiations in chambers, and we were able to achieve with the help of a judge what Party leaders refused to concede without a court case.
“It is unfortunate that party leaders put the court and the party through an unnecessary lawsuit.
“How party leaders can justify discriminating against a candidate that carried or nearly carried forty (40) counties last year, and won almost 35% of the statewide primary vote (240,000 votes), escapes me:
http://www.elections.state.il.us/Election
Information/VoteTotalsList.aspx?officeid=4266
“No wonder people are suspicious of the Republican Party’s leadership. They are trying to silence my candidacy while promoting others who have never run statewide such as Mark Kirk.
“The liberal news media and corrupt Associated Press are trying to pretend a candidate who carried 40 counties last year doesn’t exist. I consider that a compliment. Someone considers me a threat. That’s how they treated reformers in the old Soviet Union. They erased their existence.
“No other candidate has my credentials as a campaigner and as a corruption fighter. No one. I’m proud of my forty years of integrity and independence.
“Unfortunately, yesterday’s settlement is only a partial settlement. Michael Steel is still forcing me to sue him to obtain access to the RNC’s ‘Voter Vault.’ Why? Judges are getting tired of the Republican Party’s harassment of my campaign.
“The Republican Party agreed to stop discriminating against my campaign at the State Fair, and to allow me the same access and treatment as other candidates. They have not agreed to drop all resistance to my powerhouse campaign for the U. S. Senate.”
“The chief judge said he would be sitting Thursday to hear any disputes over Wednesday’s settlement,” Martin said. “I hope there will not be any. I would like to go back to campaigning for votes and stop being forced to file lawsuits to obtain my basic rights.”
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Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
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URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American."The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
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Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie "Obama: The Hawai'i years." Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com. Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSAwww.facebook.com/AndyMartin Andy's columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com. [NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com © Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Andy Martin fights corrupt politics in the Republican Party
Illinois U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin says the Republican National Committee must clamp down on corrupt practices by Illinois Republicans. Martin may file a lawsuit if the abuses do not end immediately. (TWO separate letters follow)
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
Please donate:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
Blogs:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
August 11, 2009
Reince Priebus, Esq.
General Counsel
RNC
310 First Street
Washington, DC 20003
via fax (202) 863-8654
with copy to:
Mr. Michael Steele
Chairman
RNC
Via fax (202) 863-8820
Re: Direct access to RNC Voter Vault
Dear Attorney Priebus and
Chairman Steele:
For the past six (6) years Andy McKenna, Chairman of the self-styled “Illinois Republican Party, has been harassing my political activity. Unfortunately for Mr. McKenna, since he took over the state party, the party’s public support has continued an accelerated downward slide. Mr. McKenna is poised for yet another round of electoral catastrophe in 2010.
In my opinion 2010 will be a good year nationally for Republicans; it will be another bad year in Illinois due to McKenna’s dirty tricks and corrupt leadership.
McKenna insists on trying to harass and abuse his political adversaries, instead of trying to create a fair and level playing field in the primary, so that all candidates will feel they have been dealt with impartially and be encouraged to support the primary winner.
Last week McKenna was present when his stooges introduced U. S. Senate candidates, and refused to introduce me. (I received 35% of the senate primary vote in 2008; we are running an aggressive campaign which you can follow by e-mail or on our blogs.) As I have indicated in a letter to Mr. McKenna, which is posted on my blogs, McKenna’s dirty tricks are killing Mark Kirk’s candidacy.
Last week I also requested access to the Voter Vault (“VV”) which is apparently maintained by the RNC.
Today I was told it may take a month to secure approvals, while my opponent already has access.
McKenna’s efforts to rig the primary risk running afoul of federal prohibitions on state party activity. McKenna may be trying to skirt federal laws, but there is growing evidence he is breaking federal law in using unlimited resources to back Kirk. To the extent McKenna abuses RNC assets to benefit Kirk, the RNC could also be at risk.
We are probably going to court in the next day or two to resolve potential harassment at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair.
I wish we could find a mechanism to discipline McKenna’s harassment short of litigation. Ultimately, all of this squabbling is made unavoidable by McKenna’s abuses, but it also hurts the party in the long run. That’s why McKenna’s stewardship has been an unmitigated disaster.
I would like to request direct access to the VV for the State of Illinois, directly through the RNC, and not through any instrumentality under the supervision and control of Andy McKenna.
I know that many Beltway bandits think Mark Kirk is the stronger candidate, and I respect their right to a contrary opinion. Based on my long experience I think Kirk is going to explode and implode (nice trick that) if he wins the primary. With McKenna’s dirty tricks being used to support McKenna, Kirk is doomed.
Please advise me in writing by the close of business today whether, in view of Andy McKenna unethical and unlawful behavior, and relentless harassment of my campaign, the RNC will provide direct access to my campaign for the RNC’s VV.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDY MARTIN
AM:sp
-------------------#2
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
Please donate:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
Blogs:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
August 11, 2009
Curt Conrad
Political Director
Illinois Republican Party
320 S. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 52701
via fax (217) 753-4712
Dear Curt:
Thank for you r e-mail and mailed invitation to participate in Republican Day at the Illinois State fair. I also sent Andy McKenna a letter about State fair participation; he has not answered.
It is my impression that McKenna & Co,. are going to try and promote Mark Kirk, and lock me out of any equitable participation in the primary process, including Republican Day at the State Fair. This is a great mistake.
We have already ratcheted up our antagonism to Kirk in response to McKenna’s petty slights and abuses.
Party voters will be turned off by a primary that appears locked and brokered by a handful of Kirk backers. Ironically, Kirk has the most to gain from an honest and open primary. If the primary is vitiated by a McKenna lockout of competing candidates, Kirk will have lost the general election in February 2nd.
Due to a lack of response to an e-mail I sent Pat Brady (who shares an e-mail address with his wife, according to the IRP in Chicago) I gather I am even unwelcome at a reception being held on the evening of the 19th.
What are they afraid of? Is Kirk that weak, that delicate, that subject to being undermined? May be.
Now to the State Fair.
1. What are the speaking arrangements for the statewide candidates? Are we going to see the same gig we saw last week in Chicago where Kirk was given a bogus title to avoid allowing his opponents to speak? Or the use of McKenna’s straw man candidate, Eric Wallace, who was allowed to speak? (We will shortly be filing a lawsuit over that event.)
2. I can’t have someone in Springfield on the 13th. If this is an artificial condition to lock out candidates, I’ll just have to deal with it. Unlike Kirk, who is the cronyism candidate, I am the insurgent candidate, so we operate a tighter ship. If you are going to allow candidates to participate in planning by phone or e-mail, please put me down for a speaking slot with the other senate candidates, as well as a place to distribute literature, etc.
3. I would also like to be considered for participation in the DuQuoin State fair.
I am willing to work with the IRP if the IRP conducts a fair and open primary process with no dirty tricks and no bogus endorsements by Tolbert Chisum. If not, we will have to assume a posture which I would rather avoid, but obviously cannot avoid if the events last week are any predictor of future action.
I stand on what I previously noted above. Mark Kirk has the most to gain from a primary that is perceived as fair, open and impartial. If you treat him like a hothouse flower, the voters will too.
I am always available to you by phone, fax, e-mail. Please call if you have any questions.
With all best wishes,
ANDY
AM:sp
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
Please donate:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
Blogs:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
August 11, 2009
Reince Priebus, Esq.
General Counsel
RNC
310 First Street
Washington, DC 20003
via fax (202) 863-8654
with copy to:
Mr. Michael Steele
Chairman
RNC
Via fax (202) 863-8820
Re: Direct access to RNC Voter Vault
Dear Attorney Priebus and
Chairman Steele:
For the past six (6) years Andy McKenna, Chairman of the self-styled “Illinois Republican Party, has been harassing my political activity. Unfortunately for Mr. McKenna, since he took over the state party, the party’s public support has continued an accelerated downward slide. Mr. McKenna is poised for yet another round of electoral catastrophe in 2010.
In my opinion 2010 will be a good year nationally for Republicans; it will be another bad year in Illinois due to McKenna’s dirty tricks and corrupt leadership.
McKenna insists on trying to harass and abuse his political adversaries, instead of trying to create a fair and level playing field in the primary, so that all candidates will feel they have been dealt with impartially and be encouraged to support the primary winner.
Last week McKenna was present when his stooges introduced U. S. Senate candidates, and refused to introduce me. (I received 35% of the senate primary vote in 2008; we are running an aggressive campaign which you can follow by e-mail or on our blogs.) As I have indicated in a letter to Mr. McKenna, which is posted on my blogs, McKenna’s dirty tricks are killing Mark Kirk’s candidacy.
Last week I also requested access to the Voter Vault (“VV”) which is apparently maintained by the RNC.
Today I was told it may take a month to secure approvals, while my opponent already has access.
McKenna’s efforts to rig the primary risk running afoul of federal prohibitions on state party activity. McKenna may be trying to skirt federal laws, but there is growing evidence he is breaking federal law in using unlimited resources to back Kirk. To the extent McKenna abuses RNC assets to benefit Kirk, the RNC could also be at risk.
We are probably going to court in the next day or two to resolve potential harassment at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair.
I wish we could find a mechanism to discipline McKenna’s harassment short of litigation. Ultimately, all of this squabbling is made unavoidable by McKenna’s abuses, but it also hurts the party in the long run. That’s why McKenna’s stewardship has been an unmitigated disaster.
I would like to request direct access to the VV for the State of Illinois, directly through the RNC, and not through any instrumentality under the supervision and control of Andy McKenna.
I know that many Beltway bandits think Mark Kirk is the stronger candidate, and I respect their right to a contrary opinion. Based on my long experience I think Kirk is going to explode and implode (nice trick that) if he wins the primary. With McKenna’s dirty tricks being used to support McKenna, Kirk is doomed.
Please advise me in writing by the close of business today whether, in view of Andy McKenna unethical and unlawful behavior, and relentless harassment of my campaign, the RNC will provide direct access to my campaign for the RNC’s VV.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDY MARTIN
AM:sp
-------------------#2
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
Please donate:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
Blogs:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
August 11, 2009
Curt Conrad
Political Director
Illinois Republican Party
320 S. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 52701
via fax (217) 753-4712
Dear Curt:
Thank for you r e-mail and mailed invitation to participate in Republican Day at the Illinois State fair. I also sent Andy McKenna a letter about State fair participation; he has not answered.
It is my impression that McKenna & Co,. are going to try and promote Mark Kirk, and lock me out of any equitable participation in the primary process, including Republican Day at the State Fair. This is a great mistake.
We have already ratcheted up our antagonism to Kirk in response to McKenna’s petty slights and abuses.
Party voters will be turned off by a primary that appears locked and brokered by a handful of Kirk backers. Ironically, Kirk has the most to gain from an honest and open primary. If the primary is vitiated by a McKenna lockout of competing candidates, Kirk will have lost the general election in February 2nd.
Due to a lack of response to an e-mail I sent Pat Brady (who shares an e-mail address with his wife, according to the IRP in Chicago) I gather I am even unwelcome at a reception being held on the evening of the 19th.
What are they afraid of? Is Kirk that weak, that delicate, that subject to being undermined? May be.
Now to the State Fair.
1. What are the speaking arrangements for the statewide candidates? Are we going to see the same gig we saw last week in Chicago where Kirk was given a bogus title to avoid allowing his opponents to speak? Or the use of McKenna’s straw man candidate, Eric Wallace, who was allowed to speak? (We will shortly be filing a lawsuit over that event.)
2. I can’t have someone in Springfield on the 13th. If this is an artificial condition to lock out candidates, I’ll just have to deal with it. Unlike Kirk, who is the cronyism candidate, I am the insurgent candidate, so we operate a tighter ship. If you are going to allow candidates to participate in planning by phone or e-mail, please put me down for a speaking slot with the other senate candidates, as well as a place to distribute literature, etc.
3. I would also like to be considered for participation in the DuQuoin State fair.
I am willing to work with the IRP if the IRP conducts a fair and open primary process with no dirty tricks and no bogus endorsements by Tolbert Chisum. If not, we will have to assume a posture which I would rather avoid, but obviously cannot avoid if the events last week are any predictor of future action.
I stand on what I previously noted above. Mark Kirk has the most to gain from a primary that is perceived as fair, open and impartial. If you treat him like a hothouse flower, the voters will too.
I am always available to you by phone, fax, e-mail. Please call if you have any questions.
With all best wishes,
ANDY
AM:sp
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Lake Forest (IL) News Conference Slams Congressman Mark Kirk for Racism
Illinois U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin says Mark Kirk repeatedly used racist remarks during his most recent two congressional campaigns. Martin says Kirk is unfit to be a statewide senate candidate. “Kirk on the statewide ticket locks the doors on 20% of the state’s homes,” Martin says. “Racism has no place in the Republican Party. Why was Kirk’s prior misconduct not condemned by party leaders? I am proud of my lifetime record of support for civil rights. Kirk should be ashamed of his disgraceful behavior. He owes every Illinoisan and every Republican voter a retraction and apology.”
Mark Kirk and Andy Martin will be the only statewide candidates marching in the Lake Forest Day Parade Wednesday
Kirk attended a Tuesday fundraiser in Chicago that was a desultory failure
As Kirk and Martin compete for Kirk’s fading “base,” the Republican senate primary becomes a two-man race
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ATTENTION DAYBOOK/ASSIGNMENT EDITORS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WEDNESDAY NEWS CONFERENCE IN LAKE FOREST
ANDY MARTIN SAYS MARK KIRK’S POLITICAL BASE IN TRADITIONAL CONSERVATIVE COMMUNITIES IS DESERTING HIM
MARTIN AND KIRK WILL OFFER COMPETING MESSAGES WHEN THEY FACE OFF IN THE LAKE FOREST DAY PARADE AUGUST 5TH
THE CHICAGO FUNDRAISER KIRK ATTENDED IN CHICAGO ON TUESDAY WAS A DESULTORY FAILURE
(LAKE FOREST, IL)(August 5, 2009) Republican U. S. Senate candidate and insurgent “Internet Powerhouse” Andy Martin will hold a Lake Forest news Conference Wednesday morning to demand that Mark Kirk retract, withdraw and apologize for his racist statements during Kirk’s 2006 and 2008 campaigns. Kirk referred to African-Americans as “thugs” and “goons.”
“By using racist attacks,” Martin says, “Kirk has locked the Republican Party out of 20% of the state’s homes and narrowed the potential electoral base for every Republican candidate.”
NEWS CONFERENCE DETAILS:
WHO:
Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin
WHAT:
Andy Martin demands that Mark Kirk disavow, retract and apologize for his racist statements during his 2006 and 2008 campaigns.
WHERE:
Main entrance, Lake Forest Metra rail station
WHEN: Wednesday, August 5, 2009; 8:40 A. M.
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639; CELL (917) 664-9329
(CHICAGO) The fund raiser featuring Mark Kirk on Tuesday August 4th was a desultory failure. Chicago Police provided six (6) officers and two patrol cards to protect Andy Martin from any retaliatory attacks because he was picketing the Peninsula Hotel where the $500 a person fundraiser was being held. The Peninsula Hotel security staff also deployed over a dozen security officers.
“It was like an armed camp out there,” Martin says. “But we got the message across. We are in this race to stay. Our spies inside the hotel said most of the attendees at the event were coming with free tickets, so it is likely the cocktail party will not be a moneymaker. Kirk is losing his fundraising touch. Tom Cross and Mark Kirk apparently gave away tickets to avoid an embarrassing appearance.
“We were there, with police protection, and we will continue to be there. Republican big-wigs may try to back Mark, but the average Republican voter despises Kirkie.
“And then there is State Senator Kirk (‘My real name is John Kerry’) Dillard, who attended the cocktail party. Dillard was listed as “for” Mark Kirk before Dillard said he was not supporting Mark Kirk. Which is it Dillard? Fish or foul? Are you for Mark Kirk, or neutral? You can’t be both. Dillard wants to be governor when he can’t even decide whether to make a public statement one way or the other disclosing if he is backing Mark Kirk or not?
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Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
-----------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American."The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie "Obama: The Hawai'i years." Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com. Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSAwww.facebook.com/AndyMartin Andy's columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com. [NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com © Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Mark Kirk and Andy Martin will be the only statewide candidates marching in the Lake Forest Day Parade Wednesday
Kirk attended a Tuesday fundraiser in Chicago that was a desultory failure
As Kirk and Martin compete for Kirk’s fading “base,” the Republican senate primary becomes a two-man race
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ATTENTION DAYBOOK/ASSIGNMENT EDITORS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WEDNESDAY NEWS CONFERENCE IN LAKE FOREST
ANDY MARTIN SAYS MARK KIRK’S POLITICAL BASE IN TRADITIONAL CONSERVATIVE COMMUNITIES IS DESERTING HIM
MARTIN AND KIRK WILL OFFER COMPETING MESSAGES WHEN THEY FACE OFF IN THE LAKE FOREST DAY PARADE AUGUST 5TH
THE CHICAGO FUNDRAISER KIRK ATTENDED IN CHICAGO ON TUESDAY WAS A DESULTORY FAILURE
(LAKE FOREST, IL)(August 5, 2009) Republican U. S. Senate candidate and insurgent “Internet Powerhouse” Andy Martin will hold a Lake Forest news Conference Wednesday morning to demand that Mark Kirk retract, withdraw and apologize for his racist statements during Kirk’s 2006 and 2008 campaigns. Kirk referred to African-Americans as “thugs” and “goons.”
“By using racist attacks,” Martin says, “Kirk has locked the Republican Party out of 20% of the state’s homes and narrowed the potential electoral base for every Republican candidate.”
NEWS CONFERENCE DETAILS:
WHO:
Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin
WHAT:
Andy Martin demands that Mark Kirk disavow, retract and apologize for his racist statements during his 2006 and 2008 campaigns.
WHERE:
Main entrance, Lake Forest Metra rail station
WHEN: Wednesday, August 5, 2009; 8:40 A. M.
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639; CELL (917) 664-9329
(CHICAGO) The fund raiser featuring Mark Kirk on Tuesday August 4th was a desultory failure. Chicago Police provided six (6) officers and two patrol cards to protect Andy Martin from any retaliatory attacks because he was picketing the Peninsula Hotel where the $500 a person fundraiser was being held. The Peninsula Hotel security staff also deployed over a dozen security officers.
“It was like an armed camp out there,” Martin says. “But we got the message across. We are in this race to stay. Our spies inside the hotel said most of the attendees at the event were coming with free tickets, so it is likely the cocktail party will not be a moneymaker. Kirk is losing his fundraising touch. Tom Cross and Mark Kirk apparently gave away tickets to avoid an embarrassing appearance.
“We were there, with police protection, and we will continue to be there. Republican big-wigs may try to back Mark, but the average Republican voter despises Kirkie.
“And then there is State Senator Kirk (‘My real name is John Kerry’) Dillard, who attended the cocktail party. Dillard was listed as “for” Mark Kirk before Dillard said he was not supporting Mark Kirk. Which is it Dillard? Fish or foul? Are you for Mark Kirk, or neutral? You can’t be both. Dillard wants to be governor when he can’t even decide whether to make a public statement one way or the other disclosing if he is backing Mark Kirk or not?
-----------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
-----------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American."The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie "Obama: The Hawai'i years." Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com. Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSAwww.facebook.com/AndyMartin Andy's columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com. [NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com © Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
The case against senate candidate Mark Kirk (www.MarkKirk.us)
Andy Martin threatens corrupt Republican leader Tolbert Chisum with a lawsuit over a fraudulent “endorsement” of Mark Kirk.
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: mailto:AndyforIllinois@aol.com
Please donate:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
Blogs:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
August 2, 2009
Tolbert Chisum
New Trier Township Committeeman
509 Park Drive
Kenilworth, IL 60043
via fax (847) 251-2143
Re: Misuse abuse of http://www.ntro.org/ web site and organization
LEGAL NOTICE
Dear Tolbert:
It seems that like a perennial blight, you are always there to embarrass New Trier Township Republicans with your dirty, Daley-style corruption of the Republican Party.
I regret the necessity to send this legal notice but your latest misbehavior and subservience to Andy McKenna may make legal action unavoidable.
Your township web site lists all of the candidates for Governor, but only one candidate for U.S. Senator, “Our candidate” Mark Kirk. Obviously, you are trying to rig the party’s support for one office while remaining “open” for other offices. As a “banker,” or self-styled banker, you should know such discrimination violates both Illinois and federal law.
My experience with New Trier Republicans is that they very democratically conduct an “endorsement” session at which they invite all candidates for all offices to appear. No such endorsement session has been held for any office. Thus Kirk is not “your” candidate and not NTRO’s candidate. The web site claim is objectively false.
I respect your right as an individual to support whomever you wish. But you have no right to rig your township organization without any legal authorization from the committeemen to do so.
At some point in the future, NTRO may conduct an endorsement session for all offices, and I suppose you can try to corrupt that vote when it takes place. But at least until all of the committeemen have assembled and voted for all the offices through a formal and independent procedure, you are not allowed to substitute your personal choice as the organization’s choice.
In order to avoid a lawsuit next week, in which you personally and your personal assets will also be placed at risk as an admitted supporter of Mr. Kirk, I will offer you one of two reasonable options:
You can remove Kirk from the “Our Candidates” list, or you can list all candidates who have filed with the U. S. Senate as a candidate for that office (U. S. Senate candidates must file with the U. S. Senate). That includes me, and my web site. All I am asking for is a fair and level playing field.
If you persist in fraudulently using the NTRO web site to broadcast a nonexistent endorsement, a lawsuit will be filed against you, Kirk and NTRO seeking damages as well as additional relief.
In closing, please allow me to offer some thoughts which many would consider wise words concerning Mr. Kirk.
First, superficially, Mark Kirk appears to be an attractive candidate. Superficially. Mark has raised money in the past, as an incumbent. However, his fund raising prowess as a statewide candidate in a party that is incredibly hostile to him is unproven. Kirk's prior fund raising was nothing but political extortion inside the Washington Beltway. Previously Mark has not generated any significant financial support inside Illinois.
Second, while you claim Kirk is “purple,” many would consider him "pink." Kirk is more liberal than any of the Blue Dog Democrats in Congress. Kirk and Barney Frank make a nice pair together. But someone who is not even up to the standards of a Blue Dog Democrat is a radical, not a moderate.
Third, while the media support Kirk as the conventional choice for Republicans in our primary, the media are not going to back Kirk in November 2010 when he comes up against a Democrat. The media’s agenda is liberal, and they will break for the “D.” So current media adulation is a false indicator of Kirk's future media acceptability.
Fourth, with over forty (40) years of experience in Illinois politics, I have never seen a candidate who creates more hostility among the Republican rank-and-file than Mark Kirk. The anger against Kirk is incredible. You may not agree with my views, or may dislike me personally, but you ought not to so easily discount forty years of experience.
Fifth, Kirk’s fundamental political strategy is fatally flawed. Your piece at NTRO.org suggests that the way for Republicans to win in Illinois is to go “liberal.” That is just flatly wrong. "Liberalism" is a theology, and theological holy warriors are not going to vote for the alternative when they can vote for one of their own true believers.
Conservatism, on the other hand, is not a rigid ideology or orthodoxy. Conservatives come in all shapes and sizes. They can open their minds, and often switch their votes. The way to win in Illinois is not to skew slightly to the left but, rather, slightly to the right. Mark Kirk is far left. There is no way Kirk is going to win any conservative Democrats.
People of a certain age (which includes yourself) love to reminisce over the “Reagan Democrats” that brought Ronald Reagan to power. Regan Democrats were culturally conservative working-class Democrats, not country club liberals.
Kirk has no appeal for working people. With “cap ‘n trade” he just voted to take away their jobs and to send their paychecks to China.
Kirk, of course, is Barack Obama’s favorite Republican, and best buds with extreme leftist Rahm Emanuel. Why would you back someone with that record as a Republican?
Finally, I am sure you have heard the rumors about Kirk’s personal life. We began a series on Kirk’s marital troubles but were diverted to focus attention on the Obama/Gates beer “brewhaha.” We will be back writing stories about Kirk’s somewhat embarrassing private life soon enough.
Personally, I could care less what Kirk does in dark corners, or with whom. But many voters do care. And you must surely remember the Jack Ryan disaster. Kirk is a Jack Ryan disaster waiting to happen. If he beats me in the primary, which is by no means assured, he will explode sometime next summer and sink the Republican ticket.
For myself, I have been “vetted” by the ultimate mud merchants and dirt diggers, Barack Obama’s and David Axelrod's den of thugs. All they could find to smear me with last year was 25 and 35 year old nonsense. Their tactics boomeranged. People are not concerned with what happened a quarter century ago. They are concerned with the future, and future embarrassment. Kirk is a classic case of future embarrassment.
Are you planning to recruit Alan Keyes to move back to Illinois “permanently” for the second time if the media slip Kirk a Mickey?
I will be marching this Wednesday in the Lake Forest Day Parade. That area used to be Mark Kirk's “base.” It no longer is. Please answer a question for me: if Mark Kirk has lost his Republican base in the Tenth District, how is he going to build a new “base” in the statewide Republican party, which is considerably more conservative than Republicans in the 10th District? Good question.
I hope we can avoid a lawsuit. You have your options above. Please respond in writing if you wish to settle this matter.
I wish you the very best in your choice of a candidate but, sadly, I think you are engaged in the same kind of Kamikaze mission as you were when you personally orchestrated an “endorsement” of Steve Sauerberg in 2007. You don’t have a very good track record of endorsements, do you? In case you have forgotten how your handiwork defeated Republicans last year, just call Andy McKenna's friend Rick Pearson at the Chicago Tribune. I am sure Pearson will be happy to send you a copy of his report on your prior activity.
Please feel free to call me if you want to discuss this matter. Or have your attorneys call me. I try to deal with everyone cordially, even those who dislike or disagree with me. I am not a disagreeable person.
Best wishes,
ANDY
AM:sp
P.S. I formally/legally request that you immediately send me a complete and current list of all NTRO committeemen, including addresses and e-mail addresses. If you refuse, we will, of course, sue to obtain access to the list.
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: mailto:AndyforIllinois@aol.com
Please donate:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
Blogs:
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
August 2, 2009
Tolbert Chisum
New Trier Township Committeeman
509 Park Drive
Kenilworth, IL 60043
via fax (847) 251-2143
Re: Misuse abuse of http://www.ntro.org/ web site and organization
LEGAL NOTICE
Dear Tolbert:
It seems that like a perennial blight, you are always there to embarrass New Trier Township Republicans with your dirty, Daley-style corruption of the Republican Party.
I regret the necessity to send this legal notice but your latest misbehavior and subservience to Andy McKenna may make legal action unavoidable.
Your township web site lists all of the candidates for Governor, but only one candidate for U.S. Senator, “Our candidate” Mark Kirk. Obviously, you are trying to rig the party’s support for one office while remaining “open” for other offices. As a “banker,” or self-styled banker, you should know such discrimination violates both Illinois and federal law.
My experience with New Trier Republicans is that they very democratically conduct an “endorsement” session at which they invite all candidates for all offices to appear. No such endorsement session has been held for any office. Thus Kirk is not “your” candidate and not NTRO’s candidate. The web site claim is objectively false.
I respect your right as an individual to support whomever you wish. But you have no right to rig your township organization without any legal authorization from the committeemen to do so.
At some point in the future, NTRO may conduct an endorsement session for all offices, and I suppose you can try to corrupt that vote when it takes place. But at least until all of the committeemen have assembled and voted for all the offices through a formal and independent procedure, you are not allowed to substitute your personal choice as the organization’s choice.
In order to avoid a lawsuit next week, in which you personally and your personal assets will also be placed at risk as an admitted supporter of Mr. Kirk, I will offer you one of two reasonable options:
You can remove Kirk from the “Our Candidates” list, or you can list all candidates who have filed with the U. S. Senate as a candidate for that office (U. S. Senate candidates must file with the U. S. Senate). That includes me, and my web site. All I am asking for is a fair and level playing field.
If you persist in fraudulently using the NTRO web site to broadcast a nonexistent endorsement, a lawsuit will be filed against you, Kirk and NTRO seeking damages as well as additional relief.
In closing, please allow me to offer some thoughts which many would consider wise words concerning Mr. Kirk.
First, superficially, Mark Kirk appears to be an attractive candidate. Superficially. Mark has raised money in the past, as an incumbent. However, his fund raising prowess as a statewide candidate in a party that is incredibly hostile to him is unproven. Kirk's prior fund raising was nothing but political extortion inside the Washington Beltway. Previously Mark has not generated any significant financial support inside Illinois.
Second, while you claim Kirk is “purple,” many would consider him "pink." Kirk is more liberal than any of the Blue Dog Democrats in Congress. Kirk and Barney Frank make a nice pair together. But someone who is not even up to the standards of a Blue Dog Democrat is a radical, not a moderate.
Third, while the media support Kirk as the conventional choice for Republicans in our primary, the media are not going to back Kirk in November 2010 when he comes up against a Democrat. The media’s agenda is liberal, and they will break for the “D.” So current media adulation is a false indicator of Kirk's future media acceptability.
Fourth, with over forty (40) years of experience in Illinois politics, I have never seen a candidate who creates more hostility among the Republican rank-and-file than Mark Kirk. The anger against Kirk is incredible. You may not agree with my views, or may dislike me personally, but you ought not to so easily discount forty years of experience.
Fifth, Kirk’s fundamental political strategy is fatally flawed. Your piece at NTRO.org suggests that the way for Republicans to win in Illinois is to go “liberal.” That is just flatly wrong. "Liberalism" is a theology, and theological holy warriors are not going to vote for the alternative when they can vote for one of their own true believers.
Conservatism, on the other hand, is not a rigid ideology or orthodoxy. Conservatives come in all shapes and sizes. They can open their minds, and often switch their votes. The way to win in Illinois is not to skew slightly to the left but, rather, slightly to the right. Mark Kirk is far left. There is no way Kirk is going to win any conservative Democrats.
People of a certain age (which includes yourself) love to reminisce over the “Reagan Democrats” that brought Ronald Reagan to power. Regan Democrats were culturally conservative working-class Democrats, not country club liberals.
Kirk has no appeal for working people. With “cap ‘n trade” he just voted to take away their jobs and to send their paychecks to China.
Kirk, of course, is Barack Obama’s favorite Republican, and best buds with extreme leftist Rahm Emanuel. Why would you back someone with that record as a Republican?
Finally, I am sure you have heard the rumors about Kirk’s personal life. We began a series on Kirk’s marital troubles but were diverted to focus attention on the Obama/Gates beer “brewhaha.” We will be back writing stories about Kirk’s somewhat embarrassing private life soon enough.
Personally, I could care less what Kirk does in dark corners, or with whom. But many voters do care. And you must surely remember the Jack Ryan disaster. Kirk is a Jack Ryan disaster waiting to happen. If he beats me in the primary, which is by no means assured, he will explode sometime next summer and sink the Republican ticket.
For myself, I have been “vetted” by the ultimate mud merchants and dirt diggers, Barack Obama’s and David Axelrod's den of thugs. All they could find to smear me with last year was 25 and 35 year old nonsense. Their tactics boomeranged. People are not concerned with what happened a quarter century ago. They are concerned with the future, and future embarrassment. Kirk is a classic case of future embarrassment.
Are you planning to recruit Alan Keyes to move back to Illinois “permanently” for the second time if the media slip Kirk a Mickey?
I will be marching this Wednesday in the Lake Forest Day Parade. That area used to be Mark Kirk's “base.” It no longer is. Please answer a question for me: if Mark Kirk has lost his Republican base in the Tenth District, how is he going to build a new “base” in the statewide Republican party, which is considerably more conservative than Republicans in the 10th District? Good question.
I hope we can avoid a lawsuit. You have your options above. Please respond in writing if you wish to settle this matter.
I wish you the very best in your choice of a candidate but, sadly, I think you are engaged in the same kind of Kamikaze mission as you were when you personally orchestrated an “endorsement” of Steve Sauerberg in 2007. You don’t have a very good track record of endorsements, do you? In case you have forgotten how your handiwork defeated Republicans last year, just call Andy McKenna's friend Rick Pearson at the Chicago Tribune. I am sure Pearson will be happy to send you a copy of his report on your prior activity.
Please feel free to call me if you want to discuss this matter. Or have your attorneys call me. I try to deal with everyone cordially, even those who dislike or disagree with me. I am not a disagreeable person.
Best wishes,
ANDY
AM:sp
P.S. I formally/legally request that you immediately send me a complete and current list of all NTRO committeemen, including addresses and e-mail addresses. If you refuse, we will, of course, sue to obtain access to the list.
Monday, July 20, 2009
U.S. Senate primary in Illinois becomes a battleground
Conservative Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin vows to "bury" his opponent, "Obama Republican" Mark Kirk. Martin says liberal media censorship of his campaign is creating a conservative backlash.
Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin vows to "bury" Mark Kirk in Republican primary
Martin says "mainstream media" are censoring Martin's campaign, but he proved in 2008 he can go around the media directly to voters
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
[ANDY MARTIN REACTION STATEMENT ON THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARK KIRK]
"MARK KIRK IS AN EXTREMIST EVEN BY DEMOCRATIC PARTY STANDARDS," ANDY MARTIN CHARGED TODAY
MARTIN NOTED "I HAVE PROVEN I CAN GO AROUND THE SO-CALLED MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE PEOPLE; LIBERAL NEWS MEDIA CENSORSHIP AGAINST MY CAMPAIGN IS GOING TO BOOMERANG
(CHICAGO)(July 20, 2009) "Mark Kirk is an extremist who favors infanticide," his Republican opponent Andy Martin said today reacting to Kirk's announcement he was entering the 2010 U. S. Senate primary,
"Kirk is not outside just the mainstream of the Republican Party. 'Kirkie' is outside them mainstream of American society. Killing live babies is murder, not 'abortion.' Of course Kirk had a childless 'marriage' so he has never been a parent. If he had ever been a father and held a newborn in his hands, he could not vote to kill live babies. Kirk would be an extreme leftist even running even as a Democrat.
"My real opponents—-the crooks in Washington who call themselves Republican 'leaders' and milk ordinary Republicans for donations to sustain their lavish lifestyles in Washington—-know Mark Kirk is not a Republican, not even a conservative Democrat.
"Washington insiders are trying to use Daley Machine stooge Andy McKenna, the unelected leader of the Illinois Republican Party, to 'endorse' Kirk the same way they fixed another crooked endorsement two years ago. They want to 'protect' Kirk from a primary election.
"Mark Kirk is the enemy of every Illinoisan. He wants to throw more Illinois workers on the jobless lines. He wants to steal our economic future to support Barry Obama's socialist dreams. Kirkie's support for massive new 'Obama taxes' to punish generations of solid Illinois businesses is criminal. His support for corporate giveaways to reward his crooked campaign contributors should be criminal, but it isn’t. Yet.
"We are investigating whether the so-called 'National Republican Senatorial Committee' can be sued for mail fraud in Illinois for seeking to corrupt an Illinois election. Claiming it is supporting 'Republican' candidates, the NRSC collects money from Illinoisans, rakes off the 'Beltway tax,' and then sends the remaining money back to Illinois to endorse an extremist baby killer such as Kirk. What kind of 'Republican' organization is this? What kind of leaders are these?
"Is it any wonder Republicans keep losing elections, or that Main Street conservatives are disgusted with the Republican Party's Beltway insiders?
"Kirk says he is running against Rod Blagojevich and Roland Burris. These bogeymen are history. Kirk's vision of the future is what should frighten every Illinoisan: higher taxes, condoned immorality, political corruption, suppression of free speech and gun control.
"I welcome the opportunity to take the case of the 'People of Illinois vs. Mark Kirk' to the voters of Illinois. We are not going to let Andy McKenna's daddy steal the primary as a pre-season Christmas gift for the Daley machine.
"In the last two election cycles, the Democrats started to rebuild by trying to appear as though they were moderating their views. Today the 'swing' votes in Congress are held by 'Blue Dog Democrats.' Mark Kirk is a liberal extremist even by Blue Dog benchmarks. Kirk must be defeated. Kirk is an 'Obama Democrat,' not even a Blue Dog Democrat.
"If Mark Kirk wins the primary, the Illinois Republican Party is doomed. We must bury Kirkie's political philosophy on February 2, 2010. We must send Illinois Democrats a strong message: The Republican Party is going to come out fighting against the Chicago Crime Syndicate stooge who is the leading 'Democrat' to become a U. S. Senator. Republicans are back in business! America's business, not Andy McKenna's family business,"
"The liberal media in Chicago are trying to censor my campaign. I have news for them. I briefly became the focal point of the presidential race last year because I was able to create a new form of political communication that neutralized dying newspapers and vapid talking heads on television.
"We created a new channel that almost knocked off Barack Obama. I earned my title the 'Internet Powerhouse' the old fashioned way. By telling the truth about Obama. Obama attacked me because he recognized I was costing him millions of votes.
"Let Chicago's dying media lie about the candidates, and pretend my campaign doesn't exist; with every lie and distortion they lose another reader/viewer. Media censorship validates public suspicion about the truthfulness of newspapers and broadcast stations.
"We will take the truth directly to Illinois voters: Mark Kirk is an enemy of every Illinoisan," Andy Martin told supporters in reaction to Kirk's senate campaign announcement.
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Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
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URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American."The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
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Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie "Obama: The Hawai'i years." Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com. Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York. UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSAwww.facebook.com/AndyMartin Andy's columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com. [NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.] MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com © Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin vows to "bury" Mark Kirk in Republican primary
Martin says "mainstream media" are censoring Martin's campaign, but he proved in 2008 he can go around the media directly to voters
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
www.MarkKirk.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
[ANDY MARTIN REACTION STATEMENT ON THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARK KIRK]
"MARK KIRK IS AN EXTREMIST EVEN BY DEMOCRATIC PARTY STANDARDS," ANDY MARTIN CHARGED TODAY
MARTIN NOTED "I HAVE PROVEN I CAN GO AROUND THE SO-CALLED MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE PEOPLE; LIBERAL NEWS MEDIA CENSORSHIP AGAINST MY CAMPAIGN IS GOING TO BOOMERANG
(CHICAGO)(July 20, 2009) "Mark Kirk is an extremist who favors infanticide," his Republican opponent Andy Martin said today reacting to Kirk's announcement he was entering the 2010 U. S. Senate primary,
"Kirk is not outside just the mainstream of the Republican Party. 'Kirkie' is outside them mainstream of American society. Killing live babies is murder, not 'abortion.' Of course Kirk had a childless 'marriage' so he has never been a parent. If he had ever been a father and held a newborn in his hands, he could not vote to kill live babies. Kirk would be an extreme leftist even running even as a Democrat.
"My real opponents—-the crooks in Washington who call themselves Republican 'leaders' and milk ordinary Republicans for donations to sustain their lavish lifestyles in Washington—-know Mark Kirk is not a Republican, not even a conservative Democrat.
"Washington insiders are trying to use Daley Machine stooge Andy McKenna, the unelected leader of the Illinois Republican Party, to 'endorse' Kirk the same way they fixed another crooked endorsement two years ago. They want to 'protect' Kirk from a primary election.
"Mark Kirk is the enemy of every Illinoisan. He wants to throw more Illinois workers on the jobless lines. He wants to steal our economic future to support Barry Obama's socialist dreams. Kirkie's support for massive new 'Obama taxes' to punish generations of solid Illinois businesses is criminal. His support for corporate giveaways to reward his crooked campaign contributors should be criminal, but it isn’t. Yet.
"We are investigating whether the so-called 'National Republican Senatorial Committee' can be sued for mail fraud in Illinois for seeking to corrupt an Illinois election. Claiming it is supporting 'Republican' candidates, the NRSC collects money from Illinoisans, rakes off the 'Beltway tax,' and then sends the remaining money back to Illinois to endorse an extremist baby killer such as Kirk. What kind of 'Republican' organization is this? What kind of leaders are these?
"Is it any wonder Republicans keep losing elections, or that Main Street conservatives are disgusted with the Republican Party's Beltway insiders?
"Kirk says he is running against Rod Blagojevich and Roland Burris. These bogeymen are history. Kirk's vision of the future is what should frighten every Illinoisan: higher taxes, condoned immorality, political corruption, suppression of free speech and gun control.
"I welcome the opportunity to take the case of the 'People of Illinois vs. Mark Kirk' to the voters of Illinois. We are not going to let Andy McKenna's daddy steal the primary as a pre-season Christmas gift for the Daley machine.
"In the last two election cycles, the Democrats started to rebuild by trying to appear as though they were moderating their views. Today the 'swing' votes in Congress are held by 'Blue Dog Democrats.' Mark Kirk is a liberal extremist even by Blue Dog benchmarks. Kirk must be defeated. Kirk is an 'Obama Democrat,' not even a Blue Dog Democrat.
"If Mark Kirk wins the primary, the Illinois Republican Party is doomed. We must bury Kirkie's political philosophy on February 2, 2010. We must send Illinois Democrats a strong message: The Republican Party is going to come out fighting against the Chicago Crime Syndicate stooge who is the leading 'Democrat' to become a U. S. Senator. Republicans are back in business! America's business, not Andy McKenna's family business,"
"The liberal media in Chicago are trying to censor my campaign. I have news for them. I briefly became the focal point of the presidential race last year because I was able to create a new form of political communication that neutralized dying newspapers and vapid talking heads on television.
"We created a new channel that almost knocked off Barack Obama. I earned my title the 'Internet Powerhouse' the old fashioned way. By telling the truth about Obama. Obama attacked me because he recognized I was costing him millions of votes.
"Let Chicago's dying media lie about the candidates, and pretend my campaign doesn't exist; with every lie and distortion they lose another reader/viewer. Media censorship validates public suspicion about the truthfulness of newspapers and broadcast stations.
"We will take the truth directly to Illinois voters: Mark Kirk is an enemy of every Illinoisan," Andy Martin told supporters in reaction to Kirk's senate campaign announcement.
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
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URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American."The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
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Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie "Obama: The Hawai'i years." Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com. Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York. UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSAwww.facebook.com/AndyMartin Andy's columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com. [NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.] MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com © Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
"Rumor" pressure grows on Representative Mark Kirk
Why is Mark Kirk not making a final decision on whether he is, or is not, a candidate for U. S. senator? Perhaps the rumors swirling around Kirk explain his indecision.
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MARK KIRK COMES UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE TO "COME CLEAN" IF HE PLANS TO RUN FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE
(CHICAGO)(July 15, 2009) People love to make fun of lawyers. But I have never heard any one ask for the "second best" lawyer when they are faced with a serious legal problem. Likewise, a "lawyerly approach" to a problem may sometimes be frustrating. I am trained as a lawyer, though I don't practice. And sometimes my approach to a situation can be drawn out and frustrating. But even my opponents will admit I am a formidable adversary. Just ask Barack Obama what he thinks about me (unprintable).
People constantly ask me why I won’t address the "substance" of the rumors about Representative Mark Kirk. They want the red meat. But I am not a butcher.
Kirk has not yet announced for statewide office. But with all due respect to Mark, in light of the Illinois Republican Party's tragic experience with Jack Ryan in 2004 I don't think that a statewide candidate can afford to allow rumors to go unanswered.
My approach to Kirk's rumors has been a "lawyerlike" one: concentrate on their existence, but avoid their substance. Kirk should have the "first bite of the apple" if he wants to clear up the questions swirling around him.
My U. S. Senate campaign, moreover, operates independently of any other organization, group or entity. We read what's out there, and we sometimes bring materials to broader public attention (see link below). But we do so independently of any source we cite or quote.
Many people have been flabbergasted at Mark Kirk's continuing indecision about whether to become a U.S. senate candidate. Does he enjoy being seen as a "Hamlet?" Some days he's "in," and some days he's "out."
Most people that want to run for statewide office start planning and laying the foundations of their campaigns far in advance. They don't wait until petitioning is about to begin to launch a statewide effort. So what explains Kirk's bizarre behavior?
Mr. Kirk claims to be an "intelligence officer." Maybe he is. On paper. But he is definitely a spy of the hothouse variety. I don't think he has ever been in harm's way. I have a little background with intelligence as well. And I have been shot at (pictures at http://www.firstrespondersonline.us/default.htm and www.AndyMartin.com). (We will have more to say about Kirk's "intelligence" background in the days ahead.)
Five years ago I wrote a critical column about Barack Obama. I had no idea those comments would mushroom into a growing and seemingly endless inquiry into Obama's identity. One of the things you do in that kind of an investigation is that you literally "try to live inside someone's skin." You try to think the way they think, and eavesdrop on their reasoning process.
Until recently, I had not given much thought to Mark Kirk. But since he appeared on my radar screen as a potential primary opponent we have been giving him a lot of attention. See www.MarkKirk.us. We think we have a fair idea of how the Democrats are going to deconstruct Kirk if he becomes the nominee. And we have a plan to defeat Kirk in the Republican primary.
Kirk is nowhere near as strong as the powerhouse portrayed by his liberal media in Washington or his flaccid media in Chicago. Kirk is a classic beltway operator. He is as far removed from ordinary Republicans as Main Street is from Manchuria. That is his Achilles Heel. And he knows it.
Maybe by asking questions I have started something. Other people are also asking their own questions.
http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1986
One Illinois Republican congressman apparently likes to pose in a bathing suit or similar attire. Not very congressional. Given the poisoned legacy that Denny Hastert and Mark Foley left behind, that's not a very "politick" way to appear.
We will have more to say about Mr. Kirk later this week. And if he becomes a candidate we will have a lot more to say.
Those lawyers! One they start, they won’t stop. Hey, that's politics.
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MARK KIRK COMES UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE TO "COME CLEAN" IF HE PLANS TO RUN FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE
(CHICAGO)(July 15, 2009) People love to make fun of lawyers. But I have never heard any one ask for the "second best" lawyer when they are faced with a serious legal problem. Likewise, a "lawyerly approach" to a problem may sometimes be frustrating. I am trained as a lawyer, though I don't practice. And sometimes my approach to a situation can be drawn out and frustrating. But even my opponents will admit I am a formidable adversary. Just ask Barack Obama what he thinks about me (unprintable).
People constantly ask me why I won’t address the "substance" of the rumors about Representative Mark Kirk. They want the red meat. But I am not a butcher.
Kirk has not yet announced for statewide office. But with all due respect to Mark, in light of the Illinois Republican Party's tragic experience with Jack Ryan in 2004 I don't think that a statewide candidate can afford to allow rumors to go unanswered.
My approach to Kirk's rumors has been a "lawyerlike" one: concentrate on their existence, but avoid their substance. Kirk should have the "first bite of the apple" if he wants to clear up the questions swirling around him.
My U. S. Senate campaign, moreover, operates independently of any other organization, group or entity. We read what's out there, and we sometimes bring materials to broader public attention (see link below). But we do so independently of any source we cite or quote.
Many people have been flabbergasted at Mark Kirk's continuing indecision about whether to become a U.S. senate candidate. Does he enjoy being seen as a "Hamlet?" Some days he's "in," and some days he's "out."
Most people that want to run for statewide office start planning and laying the foundations of their campaigns far in advance. They don't wait until petitioning is about to begin to launch a statewide effort. So what explains Kirk's bizarre behavior?
Mr. Kirk claims to be an "intelligence officer." Maybe he is. On paper. But he is definitely a spy of the hothouse variety. I don't think he has ever been in harm's way. I have a little background with intelligence as well. And I have been shot at (pictures at http://www.firstrespondersonline.us/default.htm and www.AndyMartin.com). (We will have more to say about Kirk's "intelligence" background in the days ahead.)
Five years ago I wrote a critical column about Barack Obama. I had no idea those comments would mushroom into a growing and seemingly endless inquiry into Obama's identity. One of the things you do in that kind of an investigation is that you literally "try to live inside someone's skin." You try to think the way they think, and eavesdrop on their reasoning process.
Until recently, I had not given much thought to Mark Kirk. But since he appeared on my radar screen as a potential primary opponent we have been giving him a lot of attention. See www.MarkKirk.us. We think we have a fair idea of how the Democrats are going to deconstruct Kirk if he becomes the nominee. And we have a plan to defeat Kirk in the Republican primary.
Kirk is nowhere near as strong as the powerhouse portrayed by his liberal media in Washington or his flaccid media in Chicago. Kirk is a classic beltway operator. He is as far removed from ordinary Republicans as Main Street is from Manchuria. That is his Achilles Heel. And he knows it.
Maybe by asking questions I have started something. Other people are also asking their own questions.
http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1986
One Illinois Republican congressman apparently likes to pose in a bathing suit or similar attire. Not very congressional. Given the poisoned legacy that Denny Hastert and Mark Foley left behind, that's not a very "politick" way to appear.
We will have more to say about Mr. Kirk later this week. And if he becomes a candidate we will have a lot more to say.
Those lawyers! One they start, they won’t stop. Hey, that's politics.
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Illinois' Corrupt "Combine" De facto "Endorses" Mark Kirk for Senator
Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin says Kirk's de facto endorsement by Illinois' "combined" corruption machine ensures that Kirk will be defeated in the Republican primary.
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ILLINOIS' "CROWN OF CORRUPTION" PASSED TO CONGRESSMAN MARK KIRK MONDAY, CONFERRED BY "COMBINE" STOOGE ANDY MCKENNA
INTERNET POWERHOUSE ANDY MARTIN'S U. S. SENATE CAMPAIGN CONTINUES TO BLOCK AN ANNOUNCEMENT BY KIRK
MARTIN SAYS RUMORS ABOUT KIRK MANDATE THAT KIRK "COME CLEAN" BEFORE HE ANNOUNCES FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE, OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES
(CHICAGO)(July 14, 2009) People keep wondering why Mark Kirk is not announcing for statewide office. Take a look at our blogs and you might find the answer:
www.MarkKirk.us
www.andyforussenator.blogspot.com
www.andyforussenator.wordpress.com
Today Kirk received the coveted award of "Combine Candidate" for the U. S. Senate. The "Combine" is a bipartisan college of corruption that "combines" both parties in Illinois, and ensures that "honest graft" flows into the pockets of everyone connected to and subservient to the Combine's agenda, Democrat or Republican. The "Combine" is the original "green" party in Illinois: cold cash, long green for Combine insiders.
Representative Mark Kirk has been a master of "honest graft" in the U. S. House. He raises "blind" contributions without telling the donors what office he is seeking. The donors don’t care. They want congressional influence and access, not political insight into his congressional district back home. Kirk is available for sale to powerful lobbies, and he is a better-than-average salesman.
That is why I have watched the current fandango over whether Kirk will run against me in the Republican primary for the U. S. Senate with endless amusement. The McKenna/Kirk kabuki of the past few days has been hilarious. The identity of the "Combine Candidate" who will make the race has changed from day to day.
Last week Combine stooge Andy McKenna said he was a candidate for the U. S. Senator. I welcomed him into the race. No sooner had I welcomed McKenna as a candidate, he was out.
Monday (July 13th) Kirk received McKenna's endorsement for the senate. The Combine's "Crown of Corruption" was conferred on Kirk. McKenna's seal of approval is the gold standard for Combine support. McKenna's father, although nominally a "Republican," is a billionaire businessman whose financial interests are intertwined with the Daley Machine.
On and on it goes.
According to the "mainstream disinformation media" Associated Press, Kirk will announce his intentions "soon." Kirk, of course, said he would announce in April. That was three months ago.
Kirk has raised over $1 million in "dirty dollars" from special interests in Washington to fund his senatorial extravaganza. We intend to see that he spends every penny he raises, in the Republican primary. The Combine will have to open its coffers and shell out big time to support Kirk's crooked campaign.
In the meantime, loyal, Main Street Republicans can't wait for the opportunity to vote against Mark Kirk. No surprise there: Kirk wants to confiscate their guns, impose criminal sanctions on the Internet, and tax them into oblivion with Cap-and-Trade. And Kirk calls himself a Republican?
Mark Kirk, we do know ye. And that's no rumor.
Republicans will have a statewide primary in which they have an opportunity to take back their party from the Combine and all of the Daley Machine stooges who currently control the Illinois Republican Party's nominal operations.
My suggestion to Kirk: address the rumors about your personal life before you announce for statewide office. Once you're in, you're "in."
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ILLINOIS' "CROWN OF CORRUPTION" PASSED TO CONGRESSMAN MARK KIRK MONDAY, CONFERRED BY "COMBINE" STOOGE ANDY MCKENNA
INTERNET POWERHOUSE ANDY MARTIN'S U. S. SENATE CAMPAIGN CONTINUES TO BLOCK AN ANNOUNCEMENT BY KIRK
MARTIN SAYS RUMORS ABOUT KIRK MANDATE THAT KIRK "COME CLEAN" BEFORE HE ANNOUNCES FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE, OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES
(CHICAGO)(July 14, 2009) People keep wondering why Mark Kirk is not announcing for statewide office. Take a look at our blogs and you might find the answer:
www.MarkKirk.us
www.andyforussenator.blogspot.com
www.andyforussenator.wordpress.com
Today Kirk received the coveted award of "Combine Candidate" for the U. S. Senate. The "Combine" is a bipartisan college of corruption that "combines" both parties in Illinois, and ensures that "honest graft" flows into the pockets of everyone connected to and subservient to the Combine's agenda, Democrat or Republican. The "Combine" is the original "green" party in Illinois: cold cash, long green for Combine insiders.
Representative Mark Kirk has been a master of "honest graft" in the U. S. House. He raises "blind" contributions without telling the donors what office he is seeking. The donors don’t care. They want congressional influence and access, not political insight into his congressional district back home. Kirk is available for sale to powerful lobbies, and he is a better-than-average salesman.
That is why I have watched the current fandango over whether Kirk will run against me in the Republican primary for the U. S. Senate with endless amusement. The McKenna/Kirk kabuki of the past few days has been hilarious. The identity of the "Combine Candidate" who will make the race has changed from day to day.
Last week Combine stooge Andy McKenna said he was a candidate for the U. S. Senator. I welcomed him into the race. No sooner had I welcomed McKenna as a candidate, he was out.
Monday (July 13th) Kirk received McKenna's endorsement for the senate. The Combine's "Crown of Corruption" was conferred on Kirk. McKenna's seal of approval is the gold standard for Combine support. McKenna's father, although nominally a "Republican," is a billionaire businessman whose financial interests are intertwined with the Daley Machine.
On and on it goes.
According to the "mainstream disinformation media" Associated Press, Kirk will announce his intentions "soon." Kirk, of course, said he would announce in April. That was three months ago.
Kirk has raised over $1 million in "dirty dollars" from special interests in Washington to fund his senatorial extravaganza. We intend to see that he spends every penny he raises, in the Republican primary. The Combine will have to open its coffers and shell out big time to support Kirk's crooked campaign.
In the meantime, loyal, Main Street Republicans can't wait for the opportunity to vote against Mark Kirk. No surprise there: Kirk wants to confiscate their guns, impose criminal sanctions on the Internet, and tax them into oblivion with Cap-and-Trade. And Kirk calls himself a Republican?
Mark Kirk, we do know ye. And that's no rumor.
Republicans will have a statewide primary in which they have an opportunity to take back their party from the Combine and all of the Daley Machine stooges who currently control the Illinois Republican Party's nominal operations.
My suggestion to Kirk: address the rumors about your personal life before you announce for statewide office. Once you're in, you're "in."
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Illinois Representative Mark Kirk's divorce files face analysis
Former family law professor and current U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin promises insights into the Virginia divorce filings of an Illinois congressman
Mark Kirk divorce analysis coming July 16th
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Andy Martin, a former family law professor, will provide his reaction to the Virginia divorce records of Illinois Congressman Mark Kirk
(CHICAGO)(July 13, 2009) Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin announced Monday that he will provide a blockbuster analysis of the Mark Kirk divorce on Thursday, July 16th. While the Kirk divorce records that were obtained from a Virginia court do not directly address the rumors swirling around Kirk, they offer an insight into Kirk's unusual marriage.
"The circumstances of Mark Kirk's divorce are not, strictly speaking, relevant to his performance in congress," Martin said. "But because of the rumors that Representative Kirk generates, his overall approach to Illinois Republicans as a potential statewide candidate must be one of total candor given the Republican Party's tragic experience with Jack Ryan's 2004 'sexless' sex scandal."
"I have scrupulously adhered to a limited discussion of the simple existence of the Kirk rumors, and not an exegesis of their substance. I think that approach strikes an appropriate balance at this stage, given that Kirk has not yet announced for higher office.
"The rumors about Kirk are, of course, widely known within the 10th congressional district itself. They are not yet known statewide. Because he has never run a statewide race, Kirk remains unknown to most voters despite the avalanche of recent pro-Kirk propaganda in the elitist liberal media in Washington and Chicago."
Martin has previously taught family law as an adjunct professor of law in the City University of New York system.
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com © Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Mark Kirk divorce analysis coming July 16th
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Andy Martin, a former family law professor, will provide his reaction to the Virginia divorce records of Illinois Congressman Mark Kirk
(CHICAGO)(July 13, 2009) Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin announced Monday that he will provide a blockbuster analysis of the Mark Kirk divorce on Thursday, July 16th. While the Kirk divorce records that were obtained from a Virginia court do not directly address the rumors swirling around Kirk, they offer an insight into Kirk's unusual marriage.
"The circumstances of Mark Kirk's divorce are not, strictly speaking, relevant to his performance in congress," Martin said. "But because of the rumors that Representative Kirk generates, his overall approach to Illinois Republicans as a potential statewide candidate must be one of total candor given the Republican Party's tragic experience with Jack Ryan's 2004 'sexless' sex scandal."
"I have scrupulously adhered to a limited discussion of the simple existence of the Kirk rumors, and not an exegesis of their substance. I think that approach strikes an appropriate balance at this stage, given that Kirk has not yet announced for higher office.
"The rumors about Kirk are, of course, widely known within the 10th congressional district itself. They are not yet known statewide. Because he has never run a statewide race, Kirk remains unknown to most voters despite the avalanche of recent pro-Kirk propaganda in the elitist liberal media in Washington and Chicago."
Martin has previously taught family law as an adjunct professor of law in the City University of New York system.
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com © Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Who's on first? Illinois' Mark Kirk, Andy McKenna do an Abbott & Costello routine
U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin is enjoying the spectacle
Andy Martin calls Kirk/McKenna comedy an "Alphonse & Gaston" routine; or is it Abbott and Costello?
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(866) 706-2639
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ANDY MARTIN SAYS THE MARK KIRK/ANDY MCKENNA "LOVERS QUARREL" IS MAKING A JOKE OUT OF THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
MARTIN SAYS HE LOOKS LIKE AN OASIS OF STABILITY COMPARED TO KIRK AND MCKENNA
(CHICAGO)(July 11, 2009) Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin announced late Friday that he was as amazed as anyone by the "Alphonse and Gaston" routine of Congressman Mark Kirk and Andy McKenna,
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphonse_and_Gaston].
"Early Friday, Washington Post blogger Chris Cillizza published a report saying that Kirk was not going to run for U. S. Senator," Martin said.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/
senate/kirk-opts-out-of-senate-race.html?hpid=topnews
"We issued a statement in response to the Post story, saying that with Kirk ouT I was the presumptive frontrunner. No sooner had the Post reported Kirk was out, Kirk popped up and said he was still in.
"McKenna, who is not yet in, apparently won’t get out. Who's on first? Kirk and McKenna are dong a classic Abbott and Costello reprise.
"This is entertaining. Two drama queens doing a dance of the seven candidacies, an 'in-out' soap opera that leaves everyone wondering what comes next.
"My campaign looks like an oasis of sobriety and stability by comparison with Kirk/McKenna's Alphonse and Gaston routine, 'You first, no you first,' about which one of them gets to run for the Senate," Martin said. "I am a candidate unconditionally. Unlike Congressman Kirk I was not waiting for Lisa Madigan to make up her mind, or Kirk or McKenna to make up theirs. I'm in.
"I have a printer who is preparing petitions. We hit the streets with nominating petitions on August 4th.
"Nevertheless, it is hard not to conclude that the comedy riff of Kirk and McKenna [or is it "McKenna & Kirk?"] is damaging the Republican brand in Illinois. How can Republicans criticize 'Senator' Al Franken when we have Kirk & McKenna?
"I don’t know what Mark Kirk's problem is, except that he is obviously nonplussed by the deliberate way we are investigating the rumors about his personal life. Maybe Kirk is struggling with just how to deal with the devastating rumors, rumors that could explode in the middle of the primary election campaign and do a 'Jack Ryan' on Illinois Republicans.
"Amazingly, Kirk & McKenna have a longstanding relationship. Now they are 'fighting?' Is this real? Or is it World Wrestling Federation?
"I'm wrestling with this comedy," Martin said. "If anyone has the answer or explanation, please let me know. Meantime, my campaign is rolling on."
Martin already has an anti-Kirk web site, www.MarkKirk.us.
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Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
--------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
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Andy Martin calls Kirk/McKenna comedy an "Alphonse & Gaston" routine; or is it Abbott and Costello?
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(866) 706-2639
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ANDY MARTIN SAYS THE MARK KIRK/ANDY MCKENNA "LOVERS QUARREL" IS MAKING A JOKE OUT OF THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
MARTIN SAYS HE LOOKS LIKE AN OASIS OF STABILITY COMPARED TO KIRK AND MCKENNA
(CHICAGO)(July 11, 2009) Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin announced late Friday that he was as amazed as anyone by the "Alphonse and Gaston" routine of Congressman Mark Kirk and Andy McKenna,
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphonse_and_Gaston].
"Early Friday, Washington Post blogger Chris Cillizza published a report saying that Kirk was not going to run for U. S. Senator," Martin said.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/
senate/kirk-opts-out-of-senate-race.html?hpid=topnews
"We issued a statement in response to the Post story, saying that with Kirk ouT I was the presumptive frontrunner. No sooner had the Post reported Kirk was out, Kirk popped up and said he was still in.
"McKenna, who is not yet in, apparently won’t get out. Who's on first? Kirk and McKenna are dong a classic Abbott and Costello reprise.
"This is entertaining. Two drama queens doing a dance of the seven candidacies, an 'in-out' soap opera that leaves everyone wondering what comes next.
"My campaign looks like an oasis of sobriety and stability by comparison with Kirk/McKenna's Alphonse and Gaston routine, 'You first, no you first,' about which one of them gets to run for the Senate," Martin said. "I am a candidate unconditionally. Unlike Congressman Kirk I was not waiting for Lisa Madigan to make up her mind, or Kirk or McKenna to make up theirs. I'm in.
"I have a printer who is preparing petitions. We hit the streets with nominating petitions on August 4th.
"Nevertheless, it is hard not to conclude that the comedy riff of Kirk and McKenna [or is it "McKenna & Kirk?"] is damaging the Republican brand in Illinois. How can Republicans criticize 'Senator' Al Franken when we have Kirk & McKenna?
"I don’t know what Mark Kirk's problem is, except that he is obviously nonplussed by the deliberate way we are investigating the rumors about his personal life. Maybe Kirk is struggling with just how to deal with the devastating rumors, rumors that could explode in the middle of the primary election campaign and do a 'Jack Ryan' on Illinois Republicans.
"Amazingly, Kirk & McKenna have a longstanding relationship. Now they are 'fighting?' Is this real? Or is it World Wrestling Federation?
"I'm wrestling with this comedy," Martin said. "If anyone has the answer or explanation, please let me know. Meantime, my campaign is rolling on."
Martin already has an anti-Kirk web site, www.MarkKirk.us.
--------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
--------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com © Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Andy Martin claims frontrunner status in Republican primary to regain Obama's U. S. Senate seat
Obama critic/author Andy Martin leads for U. S. Senate nomination
Did Martin's attacks sink Mark Kirk's U. S. Senate campaign?
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(866) 706-2639
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ANDY MARTIN SAYS HIS RECORD OF EXPOSING AND CONFRONTING BARACK OBAMA MAKE MARTIN THE FRONTRUNNER AS REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR OBAMA'S FORMER SENATE SEAT
MARTIN SAYS HIS REPUBLICAN OPPONENTS FAIL TO OFFER A RECORD OF ACTION AND ACCOMPLISHMENT
(CHICAGO)(July 10, 2009) Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin announced Friday that he was the "frontrunner" in the campaign to become the Republican nominee for President Barack Obama's former U. S. Senate seat. Martin said his concentrated campaign to force Congressman Mark Kirk out of the race, succeeded.
"Despite the Washington Post's Chris Cillizza's pumping for one of my primary opponents, I am delighted to claim 'frontrunner' status in the 2010 U. S. Senate Republican primary," Martin said in a statement from vacation. Martin is en route to Southampton, Long Island.
"My campaign is ready to go. We are ready to roll on August 4th; petitioning begins in just 25 days.
"I respect that Andy McKenna will be a formidable adversary in the primary. The question is whether my grass roots campaign can overcome McKenna's financial edge. My campaign has a big challenge, no doubt about it.
"Today I am extending this offer to Mr. McKenna: if he does not seek to rig or manipulate the primary in his role as soon-to-be former state chairman, he will have my support if he wins the nomination. If we see the same 'Combine' shenanigans we saw in 2008, I will oppose McKenna after the primary. The choice is McKenna's.
"I believe Mr. McKenna should step down as IRP Chairman as soon as he starts circulating nominating petitions.
"All I ask is a level playing field in the 2010 primary. Let the voters, not the bosses, decide. If McKenna has confidence in his qualifications, he will not use Democrat Machine hatchet men against me the way he did in 2003.
"I will take my experience and qualifications to the Illinois Republican Party's primary voters. Because of my status as Barack Obama's original critic and longest-standing opponent, the primary will become a focus of national attention.
"Earlier this week, McKenna went to the Washington power brokers to seek their support. Kirk made the same effort. I am only asking the people of Illinois for their backing. There will be no machers or power brokers in my campaign. Mr. McKenna and I will offer contrasting approaches, and contrasting styles. Voters are going to have a real choice," Martin said.
"The question is, which Republican can be the most effective in campaigning against Barack Obama's inevitable smear machine, and, if elected, which Republican can stop Obama's socialist schemes in their tracks?
"The race will not be an easy one for either myself or Mr. McKenna. That is why we should work our best to have an honest and open primary, so that the voters' verdict commands the support of every candidate, and so that we can move forward as a unified party after primary day.
"I also extend my best wishes to Congressman Kirk. In my opinion, he made the right decision for himself. In due course will be taking down our anti-Kirk web site, www.MarkKirk.us. It is functus officio."
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Did Martin's attacks sink Mark Kirk's U. S. Senate campaign?
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(866) 706-2639
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ANDY MARTIN SAYS HIS RECORD OF EXPOSING AND CONFRONTING BARACK OBAMA MAKE MARTIN THE FRONTRUNNER AS REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR OBAMA'S FORMER SENATE SEAT
MARTIN SAYS HIS REPUBLICAN OPPONENTS FAIL TO OFFER A RECORD OF ACTION AND ACCOMPLISHMENT
(CHICAGO)(July 10, 2009) Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin announced Friday that he was the "frontrunner" in the campaign to become the Republican nominee for President Barack Obama's former U. S. Senate seat. Martin said his concentrated campaign to force Congressman Mark Kirk out of the race, succeeded.
"Despite the Washington Post's Chris Cillizza's pumping for one of my primary opponents, I am delighted to claim 'frontrunner' status in the 2010 U. S. Senate Republican primary," Martin said in a statement from vacation. Martin is en route to Southampton, Long Island.
"My campaign is ready to go. We are ready to roll on August 4th; petitioning begins in just 25 days.
"I respect that Andy McKenna will be a formidable adversary in the primary. The question is whether my grass roots campaign can overcome McKenna's financial edge. My campaign has a big challenge, no doubt about it.
"Today I am extending this offer to Mr. McKenna: if he does not seek to rig or manipulate the primary in his role as soon-to-be former state chairman, he will have my support if he wins the nomination. If we see the same 'Combine' shenanigans we saw in 2008, I will oppose McKenna after the primary. The choice is McKenna's.
"I believe Mr. McKenna should step down as IRP Chairman as soon as he starts circulating nominating petitions.
"All I ask is a level playing field in the 2010 primary. Let the voters, not the bosses, decide. If McKenna has confidence in his qualifications, he will not use Democrat Machine hatchet men against me the way he did in 2003.
"I will take my experience and qualifications to the Illinois Republican Party's primary voters. Because of my status as Barack Obama's original critic and longest-standing opponent, the primary will become a focus of national attention.
"Earlier this week, McKenna went to the Washington power brokers to seek their support. Kirk made the same effort. I am only asking the people of Illinois for their backing. There will be no machers or power brokers in my campaign. Mr. McKenna and I will offer contrasting approaches, and contrasting styles. Voters are going to have a real choice," Martin said.
"The question is, which Republican can be the most effective in campaigning against Barack Obama's inevitable smear machine, and, if elected, which Republican can stop Obama's socialist schemes in their tracks?
"The race will not be an easy one for either myself or Mr. McKenna. That is why we should work our best to have an honest and open primary, so that the voters' verdict commands the support of every candidate, and so that we can move forward as a unified party after primary day.
"I also extend my best wishes to Congressman Kirk. In my opinion, he made the right decision for himself. In due course will be taking down our anti-Kirk web site, www.MarkKirk.us. It is functus officio."
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES:
www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin welcomes Andy McKenna to the senate race in Illinois
Internet Powerhouse Martin says Illinois Republicans should ensure a level playing field in the primary, to ensure party unity after the primary.
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(CHICAGO)(July 8, 2009) Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin responded to published reports today that Illinois Republican leader Andy McKenna is considering a run for the U. S. Senate.
"I welcome Andy McKenna to the senate race," Martin said. "If he has aspirations to run, he should. I look forward to a spirited primary. Mr. McKenna and I have had our differences of opinion in the past but, in the interests of coming out of the primary as a unified party, I will do my best to inform voters about my own unique insights and experience for the future of Illinois. As long as the party maintains a level playing field, I see no reason why we can't have the same kind of party unity we had after the primary in 2006."
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(CHICAGO)(July 8, 2009) Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin responded to published reports today that Illinois Republican leader Andy McKenna is considering a run for the U. S. Senate.
"I welcome Andy McKenna to the senate race," Martin said. "If he has aspirations to run, he should. I look forward to a spirited primary. Mr. McKenna and I have had our differences of opinion in the past but, in the interests of coming out of the primary as a unified party, I will do my best to inform voters about my own unique insights and experience for the future of Illinois. As long as the party maintains a level playing field, I see no reason why we can't have the same kind of party unity we had after the primary in 2006."
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Mark Kirk supporter threatens Andy Martin with retaliation
An angry supporter of Congressman Mark Kirk for the U.S. Senate slams Andy Martin for questioning the Representative’s “fire in the belly” to actually announce that he is a candidate.
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MARK KIRK SUPPORTER HAS HIS KNICKERS IN A TWIST OVER ANDY MARTIN
“COFFEE AND DONUTS” KIRK SHOULD BE MEETING WITH HIS STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN BRAIN TRUST, IF THERE IS ONE, SATURDAY, TO MAKE SERIOUS PLANS, NOT DONUT-EATING,” SAYS ANDY MARTIN
“PERSONAL ATTACKS BY MARK KIRK’S BACKERS SHOW ME KIRK IS ALREADY MELTING,” SAYS ANDY
(CHICAGO)(June 13, 2009) Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin will continue "Kirk Week" as Martin maintains his U. S. Senate campaign in attack mode with a series of hard-hitting news conferences and commentaries on his potential opponent, Mark Kirk. Today, Saturday, June 13th Martin comments on a Kirk supporter who has threatened Martin with retaliation.
Unfortunately, the supporter does not respond either to the substance of Andy’s claims concerning Kirk’s stands on issues, or respond to the rumors that are circulating about Kirk’s personal life.
“This is a perfect case of ‘ostrichism,’” says Andy Martin. “I am sure Mark Kirk is a nice guy. I bear him no ill will. But Kirk’s ‘supporter’ who attacked me, a fact that was confirmed by a simple check of the supporter’s Facebook page (see below), shows a naiveté about Obama-era politics. The ‘angry supporter’ can’t win against the Democrats with a ‘candidate’ who is hiding his head in the sand; as a backer, he can’t hide his own head in the sand either.
“Mr. Kirk can’t even make up his mind about whether to become a candidate, 52 days before petition circulation starts. How is he going to be able to handle the run-and-gun of the Obama Smear Machine?
“Saturday morning Kirk will be doing coffee and donuts:
This Saturday is our meeting with Cong. Mark Kirk here at HQ, 909 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights (southeast of Palatine Road, northwest of Dryden in the Centrum Building across from Blockbuster)………………Come on time at 8:30 a.m.; we'll have coffee, juice and breakfast baked goods available to you, as usual, and Mark has a full schedule, so it's especially vital that we fill the room as close to 8:30 as possible.
“In the meantime, Kirk’s statewide ‘campaign’ is becalmed. Is that the way a candidate for U. S. Senator behaves? I don’t think many experienced statewide consultants would say that leaving matters to the last minute reflects a very strong urge to become a candidate.
“As for Kirk’s supporter who threatened me, I won’t release his name (unless you send me an e-mail and ask for it), but you can find him on Facebook. Look at the bottom of his page, where he is listed as a supporter of ‘Kirk for Senate,’ and the ‘Illinois McKennacrat Party,’ and lists Andy McKenna as a ‘Facebook friend:’
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.
php?sid=cd626379b2a4ba2b960592e625f0276c&id
=1528995884&hiq=jim%2Cmclaughlin&ref=search
PagesSee All (3) Illinois Republican Party
Government
Congressman Mark Kirk
Politician
GroupsSee All (2) Member of:Northfield Township Republican Organization, Mark Kirk For Senate
“Now if only this angry gentleman had an actual candidate for U. S. Senator, he would not have to send Pecksniffian e-mails to the real candidates in the race.
“Finally, although Mr. Kirk’s supporter was angry and threatening, I did not respond in kind, and I will not respond in kind. Mr. Kirk is a really nice man. I just do not believe he has the ‘fire in the belly’ to run for the U. S. Senate.
“I promised to be polite to Mr. Kirk’s supporter if he called me, and I will be polite to any Republican that wants to call to agree, or disagree, with me. Just pick up the phone and say hello. Hey, I’m a nice guy too. Only I have personal experience with Obama’s Smearmacht, and I am prepared to give as good as I get.
“Best wishes to all, and especially to Mark’s supporters. I’m not angry with Mark, so please do not be angry with me for running a tough campaign for the nomination. I want to win. Mark apparently hasn’t made up his mind yet.”
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Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
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ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MARK KIRK SUPPORTER HAS HIS KNICKERS IN A TWIST OVER ANDY MARTIN
“COFFEE AND DONUTS” KIRK SHOULD BE MEETING WITH HIS STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN BRAIN TRUST, IF THERE IS ONE, SATURDAY, TO MAKE SERIOUS PLANS, NOT DONUT-EATING,” SAYS ANDY MARTIN
“PERSONAL ATTACKS BY MARK KIRK’S BACKERS SHOW ME KIRK IS ALREADY MELTING,” SAYS ANDY
(CHICAGO)(June 13, 2009) Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin will continue "Kirk Week" as Martin maintains his U. S. Senate campaign in attack mode with a series of hard-hitting news conferences and commentaries on his potential opponent, Mark Kirk. Today, Saturday, June 13th Martin comments on a Kirk supporter who has threatened Martin with retaliation.
Unfortunately, the supporter does not respond either to the substance of Andy’s claims concerning Kirk’s stands on issues, or respond to the rumors that are circulating about Kirk’s personal life.
“This is a perfect case of ‘ostrichism,’” says Andy Martin. “I am sure Mark Kirk is a nice guy. I bear him no ill will. But Kirk’s ‘supporter’ who attacked me, a fact that was confirmed by a simple check of the supporter’s Facebook page (see below), shows a naiveté about Obama-era politics. The ‘angry supporter’ can’t win against the Democrats with a ‘candidate’ who is hiding his head in the sand; as a backer, he can’t hide his own head in the sand either.
“Mr. Kirk can’t even make up his mind about whether to become a candidate, 52 days before petition circulation starts. How is he going to be able to handle the run-and-gun of the Obama Smear Machine?
“Saturday morning Kirk will be doing coffee and donuts:
This Saturday is our meeting with Cong. Mark Kirk here at HQ, 909 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights (southeast of Palatine Road, northwest of Dryden in the Centrum Building across from Blockbuster)………………Come on time at 8:30 a.m.; we'll have coffee, juice and breakfast baked goods available to you, as usual, and Mark has a full schedule, so it's especially vital that we fill the room as close to 8:30 as possible.
“In the meantime, Kirk’s statewide ‘campaign’ is becalmed. Is that the way a candidate for U. S. Senator behaves? I don’t think many experienced statewide consultants would say that leaving matters to the last minute reflects a very strong urge to become a candidate.
“As for Kirk’s supporter who threatened me, I won’t release his name (unless you send me an e-mail and ask for it), but you can find him on Facebook. Look at the bottom of his page, where he is listed as a supporter of ‘Kirk for Senate,’ and the ‘Illinois McKennacrat Party,’ and lists Andy McKenna as a ‘Facebook friend:’
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.
php?sid=cd626379b2a4ba2b960592e625f0276c&id
=1528995884&hiq=jim%2Cmclaughlin&ref=search
PagesSee All (3) Illinois Republican Party
Government
Congressman Mark Kirk
Politician
GroupsSee All (2) Member of:Northfield Township Republican Organization, Mark Kirk For Senate
“Now if only this angry gentleman had an actual candidate for U. S. Senator, he would not have to send Pecksniffian e-mails to the real candidates in the race.
“Finally, although Mr. Kirk’s supporter was angry and threatening, I did not respond in kind, and I will not respond in kind. Mr. Kirk is a really nice man. I just do not believe he has the ‘fire in the belly’ to run for the U. S. Senate.
“I promised to be polite to Mr. Kirk’s supporter if he called me, and I will be polite to any Republican that wants to call to agree, or disagree, with me. Just pick up the phone and say hello. Hey, I’m a nice guy too. Only I have personal experience with Obama’s Smearmacht, and I am prepared to give as good as I get.
“Best wishes to all, and especially to Mark’s supporters. I’m not angry with Mark, so please do not be angry with me for running a tough campaign for the nomination. I want to win. Mark apparently hasn’t made up his mind yet.”
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
www.facebook.com/AndyMartin
Andy’s columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
Andy Martin challenges Cong. Mark Kirk to confront “rumors”
Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin says Representative Mark Kirk should address rumors about his personal life before, not after, he seeks to run against Martin for the U. S. Senate
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
June 11, 2009
Honorable Mark Kirk
U.S. Representative
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
via fax (202) 225-0837;
(847) 940-7143
Dear Representative Kirk:
It is my understanding that you are considering running against me for the U.S. Senate nomination in 2010.
Earlier this week, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Carol Marin posited that any Republican senate candidate will come under attack from Barack Obama’s smear-and-slime machine. I know what Obama’s people are like. In 2008 they attacked me in the New York Times, as well as with bogus Internet activity. But, after digging, all they could come up with was old lawsuits having no connection to the present. Nevertheless, my experience was instructive.
You probably remember what the media did to Jack Ryan in 2004. It was not a coincidence that Obama’s smear artists trumped up the disclosures about Jack. They also smeared Blair Hull with marital problems in the 2004 primary. And in 2008 they slimed Senator John McCain in the pages of the same New York Times that was used to smear me. Once again, McCain’s marital issues were front page news.
You are aware, of course, about the rumors concerning your personal life. Tom Roeser, a blogger, alluded to these rumors earlier this week:
But his divorce which threatened at one time to be nasty has turned amicable which removes one great liability. www.tomroeser.com
I want you to know if the rumors are true, I will not use them against you or exploit them in the primary. But Obama will use them against you if you win the primary. He has a history of using sex scandals to discredit both Democrats and Republicans. Carol Marin’s Sun-Times story suggested Obama will use his own personal praetorian guard to smear any Republican candidate. “Any Republican seriously thinking of running for Senate will have to run against Obama.”
http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1609739,CST-EDT-carol07.article
I can deal with Obama’s smears. Can you?
Illinois is a pretty tolerant and forgiving place. But when candidates try to keep secrets from the public, those tactics inevitably backfire.
I would urge you to look within yourself to decide (i) if the rumors are indeed true and (ii) whether the Illinois Republican Party would be better served by full disclosure sooner rather than later.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDY MARTIN
AM:sp
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
June 11, 2009
Mr. Andy McKenna
Illinois Republican Party
Suite 1245
205 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60606
via fax (312) 201-0181
Dear Andy:
As you know, since we first encountered each other in 2003 we have been adversaries. You hired a Democratic lawyer, Andy Raucci, to undermine my candidacy, and that set us off.
There is nothing intrinsically wrong with adversarial relationships in politics. People see others as rivals, etc. and act accordingly.
However, today America is imperiled by the Obama juggernaut.
If there is any basis for us to try to work together for the good of the Republican Party and American people, I am open to exploring that possibility.
We don’t have to like each other to work together.
During the 2008 presidential election, I came under investigation and attack by the Barack Obama slime-and-smear machine. They dug as deeply as they could, and all they could unearth about me were lawsuits more than a quarter of a century old. In a very practical sense, I have been battled tested and combat hardened by my experience with Obama. There are no secrets in my past.
I am concerned by the drumbeat of rumors concerning Mark Kirk and his “Jack Ryan” problem. Mark’s situation is not one that I will use against him in the primary if he decides to run against me in the U. S. Senate race. But voters deserve to be told openly and candidly if there is a problem before the primary, not afterwards, so the Party is not embarrassed again as it was during the Jack Ryan imbroglio.
In some sense, the Ryan fiasco elected Barack Obama, and the IRP has not recovered from that episode. We don’t want a repeat of the Ryan revelations.
If you would like to sit down and discuss matters, I am open to meeting at our mutual convenience. We may decide we can’t work together, or we may decide we can; there is no harm in reviewing the possibilities.
Sincerely yours,
ANDY MARTIN
AM:sp
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
June 11, 2009
Honorable Mark Kirk
U.S. Representative
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
via fax (202) 225-0837;
(847) 940-7143
Dear Representative Kirk:
It is my understanding that you are considering running against me for the U.S. Senate nomination in 2010.
Earlier this week, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Carol Marin posited that any Republican senate candidate will come under attack from Barack Obama’s smear-and-slime machine. I know what Obama’s people are like. In 2008 they attacked me in the New York Times, as well as with bogus Internet activity. But, after digging, all they could come up with was old lawsuits having no connection to the present. Nevertheless, my experience was instructive.
You probably remember what the media did to Jack Ryan in 2004. It was not a coincidence that Obama’s smear artists trumped up the disclosures about Jack. They also smeared Blair Hull with marital problems in the 2004 primary. And in 2008 they slimed Senator John McCain in the pages of the same New York Times that was used to smear me. Once again, McCain’s marital issues were front page news.
You are aware, of course, about the rumors concerning your personal life. Tom Roeser, a blogger, alluded to these rumors earlier this week:
But his divorce which threatened at one time to be nasty has turned amicable which removes one great liability. www.tomroeser.com
I want you to know if the rumors are true, I will not use them against you or exploit them in the primary. But Obama will use them against you if you win the primary. He has a history of using sex scandals to discredit both Democrats and Republicans. Carol Marin’s Sun-Times story suggested Obama will use his own personal praetorian guard to smear any Republican candidate. “Any Republican seriously thinking of running for Senate will have to run against Obama.”
http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1609739,CST-EDT-carol07.article
I can deal with Obama’s smears. Can you?
Illinois is a pretty tolerant and forgiving place. But when candidates try to keep secrets from the public, those tactics inevitably backfire.
I would urge you to look within yourself to decide (i) if the rumors are indeed true and (ii) whether the Illinois Republican Party would be better served by full disclosure sooner rather than later.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDY MARTIN
AM:sp
ANDY MARTIN
Republican for U. S. Senator/2010
“He Works for the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406, 30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
Toll-free tel. (866) 706-ANDY
Toll-free fax (866) 707-ANDY
Web site: http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-mail: AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
June 11, 2009
Mr. Andy McKenna
Illinois Republican Party
Suite 1245
205 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60606
via fax (312) 201-0181
Dear Andy:
As you know, since we first encountered each other in 2003 we have been adversaries. You hired a Democratic lawyer, Andy Raucci, to undermine my candidacy, and that set us off.
There is nothing intrinsically wrong with adversarial relationships in politics. People see others as rivals, etc. and act accordingly.
However, today America is imperiled by the Obama juggernaut.
If there is any basis for us to try to work together for the good of the Republican Party and American people, I am open to exploring that possibility.
We don’t have to like each other to work together.
During the 2008 presidential election, I came under investigation and attack by the Barack Obama slime-and-smear machine. They dug as deeply as they could, and all they could unearth about me were lawsuits more than a quarter of a century old. In a very practical sense, I have been battled tested and combat hardened by my experience with Obama. There are no secrets in my past.
I am concerned by the drumbeat of rumors concerning Mark Kirk and his “Jack Ryan” problem. Mark’s situation is not one that I will use against him in the primary if he decides to run against me in the U. S. Senate race. But voters deserve to be told openly and candidly if there is a problem before the primary, not afterwards, so the Party is not embarrassed again as it was during the Jack Ryan imbroglio.
In some sense, the Ryan fiasco elected Barack Obama, and the IRP has not recovered from that episode. We don’t want a repeat of the Ryan revelations.
If you would like to sit down and discuss matters, I am open to meeting at our mutual convenience. We may decide we can’t work together, or we may decide we can; there is no harm in reviewing the possibilities.
Sincerely yours,
ANDY MARTIN
AM:sp
“What was Mark Kirk thinking?”
Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin says Mark Kirk is not ready to handle a U. S. Senate campaign and should bow out immediately.
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
REPRESENTATIVE MARK KIRK IS NOT EVEN A CANDIDATE YET, AND HE’S ALREADY STEPPING IN HIS OWN DOO DOO
MARTIN SAYS KIRK SHOULD “END THE ‘SUSPENSE’” AND BOW OUT OF THE SENATE CAMPAIGN IMMEDIATELY
(CHICAGO)(June 12, 2009) Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin continues "Kirk Week" and maintains his U. S. Senate campaign in attack mode with the following “dividend” from today’s Washington Post:
Democrats to Rep. Mark: Now Who's Un-American?
During the Bush era, it was Republicans who often hurled charges of un-American sentiments at their Democratic rivals. Now the tables have turned, and Democrats are hammering Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) for a comment he made on a recent trip to China.
In a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, Kirk said he told Chinese officials "the budget numbers that the U.S. Government has put forward should not be believed." He went on to say that Congress will wind up spending even more. (Here's a link to a video of the speech put on YouTube by Talking Points Memo.)
Democratic operatives aren't letting this one go. They're fixated on Kirk's declaration that the U.S. budget numbers "should not be believed." In other words, Democrats charge, Kirk is calling his own country a liar.
"After helping get us into this current economic crisis by supporting President Bush's failed economic policies, Congressman Mark Kirk went to China and told Chinese officials that the American government was not to be trusted," says Ryan Rudominer, spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "Congressman Kirk's questioning of America while representing our government in China is incredibly irresponsible and endangers the American economy."
We asked Congressman Kirk if he really meant that America cannot be trusted, as Democrats are charging. Without directly answering the question, here is how Kirk's spokesman, Eric Elk, replied:
"Congressman Kirk said what American and Chinese readers see daily in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. As China lent more and more to the U.S., its leaders are getting used to watching Congress spend much more than expected. What is changing is China's willingness to keep lending. The Congressman is very concerned about the government's spending and growing deficit.
We know that Standard & Poors and Fitch rating agencies have informed the British government that their spending and debt have jeopardized their AAA rating. Loss of a. AAA rating would push mortgage interest rates up. The congressman is working to ensure the United States does not suffer this fate family savings are founded on the soundness of the U.S. dollar. Since World War I, the dollar served as the world's reserve currency, insulating Americans against inflation and the volatility of foreign currency markets."
Kirk, who announced earlier this month that he and his wife of eight years, Kimberly Ann Vertolli, are divorcing, is a prime target of Democrats in the next election cycle. The congressman has hinted he may run for either governor of Illinois in 2010 or for the Senate seat currently held by Roland Burris.
Illinois state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, a potential future rival of Kirk who has already declared his candidacy for the Senate seat Burris now holds, is also attacking Kirk as un-American.
"In the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Mark Kirk is essentially telling China, which holds more U.S. debt than any nation on earth, not to trust the American government, and by extension, the American people," Giannoulias said in a statement. "This puts the full faith and credit of the United States at risk and threatens to permanently wreak havoc on the credit markets that are essential to our recovery and our economic future."
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/sleuth/2009/06/democrats_to_rep_mark_now_whos.html?hpid=sec-politics
“What was Kirk thinking,” Martin asks? “I think Kirk should end the pseudo-‘suspense’ and bow out of the Senate race before he makes himself unelectable to any office. He's not ready for prime time.”
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Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
His columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
www.AndyforUSSenator.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.blogspot.com
www.AndyforUSSenator.wordpress.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
REPRESENTATIVE MARK KIRK IS NOT EVEN A CANDIDATE YET, AND HE’S ALREADY STEPPING IN HIS OWN DOO DOO
MARTIN SAYS KIRK SHOULD “END THE ‘SUSPENSE’” AND BOW OUT OF THE SENATE CAMPAIGN IMMEDIATELY
(CHICAGO)(June 12, 2009) Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin continues "Kirk Week" and maintains his U. S. Senate campaign in attack mode with the following “dividend” from today’s Washington Post:
Democrats to Rep. Mark: Now Who's Un-American?
During the Bush era, it was Republicans who often hurled charges of un-American sentiments at their Democratic rivals. Now the tables have turned, and Democrats are hammering Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) for a comment he made on a recent trip to China.
In a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, Kirk said he told Chinese officials "the budget numbers that the U.S. Government has put forward should not be believed." He went on to say that Congress will wind up spending even more. (Here's a link to a video of the speech put on YouTube by Talking Points Memo.)
Democratic operatives aren't letting this one go. They're fixated on Kirk's declaration that the U.S. budget numbers "should not be believed." In other words, Democrats charge, Kirk is calling his own country a liar.
"After helping get us into this current economic crisis by supporting President Bush's failed economic policies, Congressman Mark Kirk went to China and told Chinese officials that the American government was not to be trusted," says Ryan Rudominer, spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "Congressman Kirk's questioning of America while representing our government in China is incredibly irresponsible and endangers the American economy."
We asked Congressman Kirk if he really meant that America cannot be trusted, as Democrats are charging. Without directly answering the question, here is how Kirk's spokesman, Eric Elk, replied:
"Congressman Kirk said what American and Chinese readers see daily in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. As China lent more and more to the U.S., its leaders are getting used to watching Congress spend much more than expected. What is changing is China's willingness to keep lending. The Congressman is very concerned about the government's spending and growing deficit.
We know that Standard & Poors and Fitch rating agencies have informed the British government that their spending and debt have jeopardized their AAA rating. Loss of a. AAA rating would push mortgage interest rates up. The congressman is working to ensure the United States does not suffer this fate family savings are founded on the soundness of the U.S. dollar. Since World War I, the dollar served as the world's reserve currency, insulating Americans against inflation and the volatility of foreign currency markets."
Kirk, who announced earlier this month that he and his wife of eight years, Kimberly Ann Vertolli, are divorcing, is a prime target of Democrats in the next election cycle. The congressman has hinted he may run for either governor of Illinois in 2010 or for the Senate seat currently held by Roland Burris.
Illinois state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, a potential future rival of Kirk who has already declared his candidacy for the Senate seat Burris now holds, is also attacking Kirk as un-American.
"In the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Mark Kirk is essentially telling China, which holds more U.S. debt than any nation on earth, not to trust the American government, and by extension, the American people," Giannoulias said in a statement. "This puts the full faith and credit of the United States at risk and threatens to permanently wreak havoc on the credit markets that are essential to our recovery and our economic future."
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/sleuth/2009/06/democrats_to_rep_mark_now_whos.html?hpid=sec-politics
“What was Kirk thinking,” Martin asks? “I think Kirk should end the pseudo-‘suspense’ and bow out of the Senate race before he makes himself unelectable to any office. He's not ready for prime time.”
------------------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
His columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
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Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin roils Illinois U S senate election
Martin is set to release copies of letters he has sent to Representative Mark Kirk and Illinois Republican leader Andy McKenna
“Is Senator John Cornyn trying to sell Illinois Republicans a ‘pig in a poke’?”
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
ATTENTION: DAYBOOK/ASSIGNMENT EDITORS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEWS CONFERENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
INTERNET POWERHOUSE ANDY MARTIN KEEPS ROILING THE 2010 ILLINOIS U.S. SENATE CAMPAIGN BY CONTINUING "KIRK WEEK"
TODAY MARTIN RELEASES LETTERS HE HAS SENT TO REPRESENTATIVE MARK KIRK AND ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN ANDY MCKENNA
MARTIN SAYS KIRK OWES ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS ANSWERS ABOUT HIS PERSONAL LIFE BEFORE THE PRIMARY, NOT AFTERWARDS
(CHICAGO)(June 12, 2009) Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin will continue "Kirk Week" as Martin maintains his U. S. Senate campaign in attack mode with a series of hard-hitting news conferences. Today, Friday, June 12th (details below) Martin releases letters Martin has sent to Representative Mark Kirk and Illinois republican Chairman Andy McKenna.
“Today I am delivering letters of inquiry to potential 2010 U. S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk, and Illinois Republican Chairman Andy McKenna,” Martin will state.
“Based on information circulating on blogs and elsewhere, my letter to Kirk concerns matters that Representative Kirk needs to consider and address openly and honestly.
“Likewise, my letter to McKenna asks where we go from here, in light of the challenges faced by the Republican Party.
“Earlier this week I distilled the ‘Carol Marin Test’ from a column by Chicago Sun-Times writer Carol Marin.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1609739,CST-EDT-carol07.article#
“In sum and substance, Marin makes clear that Barack Obama is personally going to unleash his attack dogs on any Republican who wants to take the ‘Obama seat’ in the U. S. Senate. Obama’s obsession means that any Republican candidate is going to come under Obama’s usual form of character assassination and personal smears. Obama and Axelrod did this to Blair Hull, to Jack Ryan, and to Senator John McCain. In the cases of Hull and Ryan, Obama’s personal smears inflicted lethal blows.
“Liberals are already salivating at the prospect of a Kirk campaign, and demanding to ‘know’ what Kirk is hiding:
Is Mark Kirk Running for IL Senator Spot?
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Wed May 06, 2009 at 02:58:49 PM PDT
Chicago Daily Observor confidently declares that Mark Kirk will not run for Burris's Senate seat, but will seek re-election to his IL-10 House seat.
See below:
· possiblefuture's diary :: ::
·
Mark Kirk. U. S. Rep. Mark Kirk, preferred by GOP ticket-planners to run for either governor or senator, will decline both jobs in order to seek reelection to his House seat, I have been told on what I believe is excellent authority. The reason is not political but personal. His decision will likely be spun as acknowledgment that no Republican can win either race... a conclusion the liberal media will quickly buy and propagate: but the true reason lies not in politics but with other concerns. This decision leaves the list wide open for the two top spots, governor and senator. Kirk was the odds-on favorite of liberal media and prominent GOP fund-raisers who have sought to raise double-digit millions for him and the ticket, if he were to have run for governor. At the same time, it was noted that Kirk's strong pro-abort positions and other liberal stances... i.e. his support of the so-called "hate crimes" legislation... would deprive him of social conservative support in the primary-but the ticket-builders argued that this could be offset by other candidates on the ticket: a conclusion that has been widely disputed. My own feeling is that Kirk would be a better choice for U.S. Senator than governor-although I wouldn't have voted for him for either job. ** Tom Roeser is the Chairman of the Chicago Daily Observer Editorial Board.
Well, at least one announcement actually did came out -- Kirk is finally finishing up his divorce (see Politico column, "Shenanigans":
"Rep. Mark Kirk is almost officially divorced. 'Congressman Kirk is separated from his wife, and they are working out the final divorce details,' his spokesman confirmed to Shenan."
However, even though he promised an announcement at the end of April after months of mulling about it, this is not the announcement Republicans were waiting for. Kirk has not yet announced what he is going to do about statewide office.
Although Chicago Daily Observer and his excellent authority have it wrong (at this point), it leaves some interesting questions.
Why the delay? Why the Hamlet act? What's behind the indecision? The Republicans are dying for Kirk to step up and go after the seat. They're ready to throw big money at Kirk to claim Obama's former seat, even though he is a moderate Republican, voted for SCHIP and the first bailout. But what is Kirk afraid will be revealed? Getting a divorce is not a scarlet letter anymore, even among Republicans. Sure, they might squawk a little about divorce...a worse attack on marriage than same sex marriage.
So, what is the problem? Inquiring minds want to know!
UPDATE: Crain's Chicago Businessreports on Kirk's possible wavering.
So, why is he wavering?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/5/6/728567/-Is-Mark-Kirk-Running-for-IL-Senator-Spot
“Is Mark Kirk up to defending himself against the personal revelations that Obama and David Axelrod are going to direct at Kirk?
“Senator John Cornyn has been promoting Kirk’s candidacy. Is Cornyn aware of the blog postings and rumors? Or is Cornyn trying to sell Illinois voters a ‘pig in a poke?’”
“Obama has already taken his best shot at me. He tried to smear me on the front page of the New York Times last year, and it boomeranged. They had to go back 35 years to find lies. We have had the New York Times in court since then; they are spending a fortune defending their distortions and misrepresentations.
“No one doubts if anyone throws mud at me, I will throw it right back, and I know how. So in my case as a nominee, maybe the Democrats will avoid smears and try addressing the issues, for a change.
“As a 2010 primary candidate I know we are going to see the usual Chicago Tribune’s Rick Pearson column the week before the primary detailing the same stale accusations that my opponents always make and which usually create a backlash in my favor.
“But what about Kirk? Does he have a ‘Jack Ryan problem?’ I think Kirk owes us an open and honest answer now, not later. Jack Ryan’s inability to confront his own life created chaos in 2004 and inflicted damage on the Illinois Republican Party that is still having an impact.
“My letters pose difficult questions for both men. But Republicans are entitled to answers. We will release the texts this afternoon at 4:00 P.M.,” Martin says.
June 10th news conference details:
WHO:
Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin
WHERE:
Sidewalk news conference, SE corner of Huron and Wabash,
Chicago
WHEN:
Friday, June 12, 2009 4:00 P.M.
WHAT:
Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin sends Representative Mark Kirk and Illinois Republican Chairman Andy McKenna letters concerning the 2010 U. S. Senate primary
MEDIA
CONTACT:
(866) 706-2639; Cell (917) 664-9329 (not always turned on)
WEBSITE:
http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-MAIL:
AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
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www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
His columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
“Is Senator John Cornyn trying to sell Illinois Republicans a ‘pig in a poke’?”
NEWS FROM:
ANDY MARTIN /2010
Republican for U. S. Senator
“He works for
the People of Illinois”
Suite 4406
30 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-4723
(312) 440-4124
ATTENTION: DAYBOOK/ASSIGNMENT EDITORS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEWS CONFERENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
INTERNET POWERHOUSE ANDY MARTIN KEEPS ROILING THE 2010 ILLINOIS U.S. SENATE CAMPAIGN BY CONTINUING "KIRK WEEK"
TODAY MARTIN RELEASES LETTERS HE HAS SENT TO REPRESENTATIVE MARK KIRK AND ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN ANDY MCKENNA
MARTIN SAYS KIRK OWES ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS ANSWERS ABOUT HIS PERSONAL LIFE BEFORE THE PRIMARY, NOT AFTERWARDS
(CHICAGO)(June 12, 2009) Internet Powerhouse Andy Martin will continue "Kirk Week" as Martin maintains his U. S. Senate campaign in attack mode with a series of hard-hitting news conferences. Today, Friday, June 12th (details below) Martin releases letters Martin has sent to Representative Mark Kirk and Illinois republican Chairman Andy McKenna.
“Today I am delivering letters of inquiry to potential 2010 U. S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk, and Illinois Republican Chairman Andy McKenna,” Martin will state.
“Based on information circulating on blogs and elsewhere, my letter to Kirk concerns matters that Representative Kirk needs to consider and address openly and honestly.
“Likewise, my letter to McKenna asks where we go from here, in light of the challenges faced by the Republican Party.
“Earlier this week I distilled the ‘Carol Marin Test’ from a column by Chicago Sun-Times writer Carol Marin.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1609739,CST-EDT-carol07.article#
“In sum and substance, Marin makes clear that Barack Obama is personally going to unleash his attack dogs on any Republican who wants to take the ‘Obama seat’ in the U. S. Senate. Obama’s obsession means that any Republican candidate is going to come under Obama’s usual form of character assassination and personal smears. Obama and Axelrod did this to Blair Hull, to Jack Ryan, and to Senator John McCain. In the cases of Hull and Ryan, Obama’s personal smears inflicted lethal blows.
“Liberals are already salivating at the prospect of a Kirk campaign, and demanding to ‘know’ what Kirk is hiding:
Is Mark Kirk Running for IL Senator Spot?
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Wed May 06, 2009 at 02:58:49 PM PDT
Chicago Daily Observor confidently declares that Mark Kirk will not run for Burris's Senate seat, but will seek re-election to his IL-10 House seat.
See below:
· possiblefuture's diary :: ::
·
Mark Kirk. U. S. Rep. Mark Kirk, preferred by GOP ticket-planners to run for either governor or senator, will decline both jobs in order to seek reelection to his House seat, I have been told on what I believe is excellent authority. The reason is not political but personal. His decision will likely be spun as acknowledgment that no Republican can win either race... a conclusion the liberal media will quickly buy and propagate: but the true reason lies not in politics but with other concerns. This decision leaves the list wide open for the two top spots, governor and senator. Kirk was the odds-on favorite of liberal media and prominent GOP fund-raisers who have sought to raise double-digit millions for him and the ticket, if he were to have run for governor. At the same time, it was noted that Kirk's strong pro-abort positions and other liberal stances... i.e. his support of the so-called "hate crimes" legislation... would deprive him of social conservative support in the primary-but the ticket-builders argued that this could be offset by other candidates on the ticket: a conclusion that has been widely disputed. My own feeling is that Kirk would be a better choice for U.S. Senator than governor-although I wouldn't have voted for him for either job. ** Tom Roeser is the Chairman of the Chicago Daily Observer Editorial Board.
Well, at least one announcement actually did came out -- Kirk is finally finishing up his divorce (see Politico column, "Shenanigans":
"Rep. Mark Kirk is almost officially divorced. 'Congressman Kirk is separated from his wife, and they are working out the final divorce details,' his spokesman confirmed to Shenan."
However, even though he promised an announcement at the end of April after months of mulling about it, this is not the announcement Republicans were waiting for. Kirk has not yet announced what he is going to do about statewide office.
Although Chicago Daily Observer and his excellent authority have it wrong (at this point), it leaves some interesting questions.
Why the delay? Why the Hamlet act? What's behind the indecision? The Republicans are dying for Kirk to step up and go after the seat. They're ready to throw big money at Kirk to claim Obama's former seat, even though he is a moderate Republican, voted for SCHIP and the first bailout. But what is Kirk afraid will be revealed? Getting a divorce is not a scarlet letter anymore, even among Republicans. Sure, they might squawk a little about divorce...a worse attack on marriage than same sex marriage.
So, what is the problem? Inquiring minds want to know!
UPDATE: Crain's Chicago Businessreports on Kirk's possible wavering.
So, why is he wavering?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/5/6/728567/-Is-Mark-Kirk-Running-for-IL-Senator-Spot
“Is Mark Kirk up to defending himself against the personal revelations that Obama and David Axelrod are going to direct at Kirk?
“Senator John Cornyn has been promoting Kirk’s candidacy. Is Cornyn aware of the blog postings and rumors? Or is Cornyn trying to sell Illinois voters a ‘pig in a poke?’”
“Obama has already taken his best shot at me. He tried to smear me on the front page of the New York Times last year, and it boomeranged. They had to go back 35 years to find lies. We have had the New York Times in court since then; they are spending a fortune defending their distortions and misrepresentations.
“No one doubts if anyone throws mud at me, I will throw it right back, and I know how. So in my case as a nominee, maybe the Democrats will avoid smears and try addressing the issues, for a change.
“As a 2010 primary candidate I know we are going to see the usual Chicago Tribune’s Rick Pearson column the week before the primary detailing the same stale accusations that my opponents always make and which usually create a backlash in my favor.
“But what about Kirk? Does he have a ‘Jack Ryan problem?’ I think Kirk owes us an open and honest answer now, not later. Jack Ryan’s inability to confront his own life created chaos in 2004 and inflicted damage on the Illinois Republican Party that is still having an impact.
“My letters pose difficult questions for both men. But Republicans are entitled to answers. We will release the texts this afternoon at 4:00 P.M.,” Martin says.
June 10th news conference details:
WHO:
Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin
WHERE:
Sidewalk news conference, SE corner of Huron and Wabash,
Chicago
WHEN:
Friday, June 12, 2009 4:00 P.M.
WHAT:
Internet Powerhouse and U. S. Senate candidate Andy Martin sends Representative Mark Kirk and Illinois Republican Chairman Andy McKenna letters concerning the 2010 U. S. Senate primary
MEDIA
CONTACT:
(866) 706-2639; Cell (917) 664-9329 (not always turned on)
WEBSITE:
http://www.AndyforUSSenator.com
E-MAIL:
AndyforUSSenator@aol.com
------------------------------------------
Readers of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, say the book is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.
Book orders: Amazon.com or http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from Amazon.com or signed copies (delayed for signing) from the publisher are available.
------------------------------
URGENT APPEAL: The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama raises money to oppose President Barack Obama's radical agenda and also to support www.BoycottHawaii.com.
www.CommitteeofOneMilliontoDefeatBarackObama.com
Please give generously. Our ability to fight and defeat Barack Obama's political agenda is directly dependent on the generosity of every American.
“The Committee of One Million to Defeat Barack Obama has no bundlers, no fat cats and no illegal contributions. Obama is opposed to almost everything America stands for," says Executive Director Andy Martin. "But while Obama has raised a billion dollar slush fund, his opponents lack sufficient resources. Americans can either contribute now, or pay later. If we do not succeed, Obama will."
-----------------------------------
Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He has over forty years of broadcasting background in radio and television and is the dean of Illinois media and communications. He is currently promoting his best-selling book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask and producing the new Internet movie “Obama: The Hawai’i years.” Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com.
Martin comments on regional, national and world events with more than four decades of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York.
UPDATES: www.twitter.com/AndyMartinUSA
His columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com.
[NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]
MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or CELL (917) 664-9329 (cell not always on)
E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com
© Copyright by Andy Martin 2009.
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