I agree for the most part. Dr. Neerhof was my choice in the Primary and I had hoped he would be the Party's choice. I wonder if Ms. Turelli and her camp said she would turn over her campaign funds to her manager but no one else.

In regard to "Can anyone say 'write in' candidate?" A write in candidate must be registered a such and I believe the time for that is past. Dr. Neerhof could get 100% of the votes and not a single one of them would count. I've been an election judge for several decades and when we finish up after the polls close, if there are no write in candidates registered, we don't even look for any write in votes. Sometimes the record will show that someone selected to write in a name but we ignore that because it wouldn't be valid anyway.

did any of you think that Dr Neerhof said NO when asked? Stop your whining and do something positive.

The solution is simple. Support the principled candidates with your time and money, and leave the others to fend for themselves. You might have to go outside your district to do this.

Frankly I don't understand why they would chose a radical conservative candidate over a more middle of the road guy like Neerhof. After the success that Kirk and Dold have had in the district, why wouldn't you look for a similar candidate? Puzzling.

At the "closed door" meeting, the candidates made their cases for consideration. Committeemen in attendance made comments regarding either candidate. No one was excluded, the candidates were given equal time and were asked the SAME questions. The decision wasn't made that night, but ultimately, the Chairman made his decision and we have Mark Shaw as a highly qualified candidate.

The plain and simple truth is that you can have Mr. Shaw, a candidate who:

* Is a practicing attorney and will have no problem navigating the morass of statutes and regulations that control our State
* Is a registered pharmacist, so he also understands the health care aspects.
* Understands the legal and financial nitty-gritty of how pension plans work
* Has a remarkable willingness to fix the problems that our State has been presented with
* Has run several campaigns and truly understands the composition of the voters across the District

OR, you can vote for the same incumbent imbeciles and watch our once Great State sink ever further into the deep.

Personally, I'd rather have the former, but to each his or her own.

What is the original author talking about when she writes, "the district already spoke and they chose Dr. Neerhof in March."

If that were true, Turelli would never have been the nominee! Of course, that's totally wrong: the district chose Lauren in March, rejecting Neerhof at the ballot box. The only thing we know about Neerhof is that a majority of 58th District Republican primary voters did NOT want him to be our candidate.

A majority of the District's GOP voters preferred Turelli-style conservatism to Neerhof-style conservatism, so the party picked Shaw, who obviously embodies Turelli-style conservatism as one of her close advisors. A sensible choice. Case closed.

"Does the Party not like a candidate who stands up for principle?"

Considering the composition of the congresscritters in Springfield, the answer should be obvious. Team Red, Team Blue, it matters not.

I met all the candidates and, to me, Dr Neerhof was clearly the brightest, most talented and articulate candidate. I was disappointed that he didn't win the primary. The local Party-ers made a really bad call on this one.

Aimee -Please clarify why you are proposing a write-in campaign for Mark Neerhof when the laws of our state would not allow him to assume office even if he were to get 100% of the vote. (Frankly, he lost by over 6% in the primary so I think that is an unlikely scenario). If I follow your advice, my vote will be "wasted" and it will assist Mr. Drury, the Madigan "hand-picked" candidate in achieving a victory.

Why is this important? The latest statistics show that Illinois is one of the most financially insolvent states in the Union. This has not happened overnight! Jobs are leaving our State in record numbers - and WI, IN, IA are reaping the benefits. Speaker Madigan has been in state leadership for almost forty years - and in order to right this ship, a change in philosophy is needed. If there was ever an opportunity for us to get that done - it is now. Whether a person is a Democrat, Republican or Independent is really irrelevant - we need a different approach. Ironically, I typically vote Democrat; however, I am really nervous about the future of our State. Bickering over how the candidate was chosen and suggesting alternative candidates at this point is not going to aid us in getting our state economy healthy. I am not dismissing the idea permanently - perhaps, after the election - those are discussions that should be had - but now is NOT the time.

To Mr. Greenberg, there are way too many attorney legislators who are far too "wise" and cunning for their own good and for the people they represent. There is no need for another Establishment candidate down in Springfield who will jump to the beck and call of Republican Minority Leader Tom Cross. This is why the Illinois Republican Party is a dysfunctional party and will most remain the minority party for years to come.

To those who questioned whether Dr. Mark Neerhof had been asked if he wanted to run when Turelli suddenly dropped out of the race in June, the answer is no. Neerhof very much wanted to run. After all Neerhof only lost to Turelli by 580 votes; he also won Highland Park, which isn't a Republican stronghold.

Amiee, like many others, are angry what was done to Mark Neerhof who was an outstanding, principled and class-act candidate.

It was decided early on by the Republican Establishment to throw Neerhof over board like an old shoe. Why else would Tom Cross cut a deal with Ed Sullivan here in Lake County to give $50,000 plus to Turelli and nothing to Neerhof out of the Republican Congressional Fund in Springfield, when Neerhof was told back in August of last year that the Republican Party didn't support candidates financially in primary elections?

It is time Tom Cross step down as Republican leader of the Illinois State house of representatives. We do not need a Madigan type leader. If you have any question telephone Carl Lambrecht 847 432 8255.

Drury was just endorsed by a Republican committeeman. That's embarrassing.

Drury was hand picked by Mr. Madigan. Mark is a hardworking and ambitious man who truly wishes to fix a problem that has little to do with left right politics but more to do with black and red accounting. Please, Nierhoff can assess the problem but can he treat the root cause? I think Shaw can cut through the legaliese with more determination, persistence and proficiency.

If any one has any real questions or concerns for Mr. Shaw I know for a fact he will call you if you leave a message with his campaign office. If you go to his office his personal cell phone is on his campaign business cards. If you have a serious inquiry or concern please address this man who is positioned to win and he will respond to you promptly. It is our responsibility to assert our will on him, republican or democrat. He is ultimately our representative and understands that his own political beliefs take a backseat to those of his constituents. Point fingers or make a point. the choice is yours!

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Yes, I have been asking for Mr. Shaw and the other GOP candidates to answer this question for weeks. What is your DETAILED plan for returning the state to a balanced budget. So far, the only thing I've seen from anyone is to repeal the tax increases. So the first step in balancing the budget is reducing revenue. How will you replace that revenue? What SPECIFIC spending cuts do you propose? These are the questions voters need answered and these are the questions Mr. Shaw and Mr. Friedman are not answering. They would rather bash the Springfield establishment in the hopes that will get them elected.

walter, come on. When was the last time your voting record showed you voted for a Republican? And if you dont think Mr shaw is right on in trying to get rid of Madigan then my guess is that your are true BLUE all over. Stop the bashing and commend the candidates for their undertaking.

I wil vote for anyone who gives me the confidence that they understand the problem and have a solution. So far Mr. Farkas is the only candidate from either party who knows what he's talking about. If Shaw and Friedman are the right guys for the job, they should be able to articulate their strategies. We're waiting!!

you point your finger at the candidates and yet you never answer my question. Dont bother; the blue suits you.

I voted for George Ryan and Peter Fitzgerald. That worked out just peachy. Also voted for Mark Kirk for both Rep and Senator and I still like him. Any other questions?

Walt, you are a good boy. remember nobody is perfect. We are all human and it is so easy to to spend someone elses money. vote wisely.

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