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Poised for another term as speaker, Welch reflects on growing majority
Nov 21, 2022 3:35 PM - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, who recently announced he has the support for another term as House speaker, says he looks forward to governing with an even larger supermajority than he had during his first two years. -
GOP's lackluster fundraising spurs post-election infighting
Nov 21, 2022 11:50 AM - As both parties sift through the results of Democrats' stronger-than-expected showing in the midterm elections, Republicans are engaged in a round of finger-pointing, including a failed attempt by Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who led the Senate GOP's campaign arm, to challenge McConnell for his leadership post.
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Can new Senate GOP leader Curran 'bring balance' to Illinois government? That's his goal
Nov 18, 2022 4:28 PM - Senate Minority Leader-elect John Curran will take over a caucus that's more than doubled in size by the majority-party Democrats. -
New leader hopes to bring balance to state House GOP
Nov 16, 2022 4:54 PM - State Rep. Tony McCombie said Wednesday that her top priority when she becomes the next House minority leader will be to rebuild the GOP caucus following last week's elections that were, for Republicans, a disappointment. -
'I'm not going anywhere': McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader
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Trump announces his candidacy for president in 2024
Nov 16, 2022 12:11 AM - Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start to the 2024 contest. "I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States," Trump said to an audience of several hundred supporters, club members and gathered press in a chandeliered ballroom at his Mar-a-Lago club. -
Republicans in state House, Senate select new leaders
Nov 15, 2022 10:23 PM - Hoping to revive their party in Illinois after tough Election Night losses, Republicans on Tuesday met behind closed doors to select their new legislative leaders: state Sen. John Curran of Downers Grove and state Rep. Tony McCombie of Savanna.
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'We got shellacked': Election results put spotlight on Illinois GOP's future
Nov 12, 2022 9:33 PM - Party leaders and political pundits ponder the future of the Illinois GOP after Tuesday's drubbing at the polls. -
Mark Kelly wins in Arizona, puts Democrats a seat away from Senate control
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Editorial: Illinois GOP needs to seek middle ground
Nov 10, 2022 1:00 AM - A Daily Herald editorial says that the Illinois GOP will continue to have disappointing elections until they embrace moderates.
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