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Rep. Shimkus is Retiring

August 31, 2019 Gaither Campaign for Illinois

Ask most farmers, they’re over President Trump’s Trade and Tariff War.

Ask businesses, both small and large, the growing uncertainty in the Trump economy is making life more difficult.

Ask working families, they’ve not received much if any of the benefits of the Trump-Republican massive tax cuts that have created historic Trillion Dollar Deficits.

It would be difficult for anyone to defend let alone to fight to prolong these failing economic policies for our rural communities. Continue reading Rep. Shimkus is Retiring

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Discussing Politics and Religion

February 21, 2019 Gaither Campaign for Illinois

There should be no reason we cannot discuss issues without it descending into a disrespectful shouting match. #GaitherForIL Continue reading Discussing Politics and Religion

Commentary, Current Events

Being Grateful, Giving Thanks

November 22, 2018 Gaither Campaign for Illinois

On this Thanksgiving Day, I find myself feeling amazingly grateful for all of the wonderful people I’ve met over the last few years. Your strength, stories and experiences remain with me every day.

Our country has been through many periods of prosperity and challenges. We have much to be grateful for and much to give thanks for in these more divisive times. We’ve faced far greater challenges. We will make it through these as well. Continue reading Being Grateful, Giving Thanks

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Sensitive President, Party Flails in Europe

November 12, 2018 Gaither Campaign for Illinois

Considering the unfortunate state of our international relations with our longterm allies, the frayed nature of the alliances that have helped prevent a third World War continue to be stretched under the Republican Trump Administration. On one hand, you have the President demanding our NATO allies to step up to the plate with more money and forces. On the other hand you have both the President and Sen. Graham complaining about these same allies discussing setting up such an army while they increase funding to the alliance. It’s not easy to see through the hyperbole and double standards.

Subservience to a party over the people is a road paved in good intentions without checking in on the results.

When our national security is at stake, it’s crucial we get it right. Continue reading Sensitive President, Party Flails in Europe