“Tenth Dems is one of the most impressive grassroots groups

 I’ve seen anywhere in the country.” Gov. Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee

MOVING AMERICA FORWARD

When Barack Obama took ofce, America was in the midst of a housing

market meltdown and an economic crisis as deep as any we’ve experienced

since the Depression. In three short years despite relentless opposition,

President Obama is leading us back. The job is far from done, and given the

chance, Republicans will swiftly undo much of the progress. That’s why

we not only need to re-elect the president, but give him a Congress that will

move America forward. Brad Schneider is the kind of congressman we need.

He has the business and job growth experience to challenge Republican

claims to supremacy on that issue, while adhering to the progressive policies

that Democrats hold near and dear. Together with President Obama, he will

move America forward, not back to the past.

MOVING ILLINOIS FORWARD

 Return Our Best to the Legislature

Democrats from the 10th Congressional District such as Terry Link of 

Waukegan have provided many years of leadership in the Illinois State

Senate, advocating reforms and scal sanity while maintaining progressive

values. In recent years, Link was joined by Dan Kotowski of Park Ridge,

who has ably promoted the progressive agenda by pushing for funding for

veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and requiring insurance coverage

for women at risk of breast cancer. Daniel Biss of Evanston has been in the

Illinois House for two years and is a candidate for the State Senate this year.

His legislative achievements have been recognized by such diverse groups as

the Illinois Recycling Association, the Illinois Association of Park Districts,

and the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization.

Among the Democrats who deserve to return to the Illinois House are Rita

Mayeld of Waukegan, Robyn Gabel of Evanston and Elaine Nekritz of 

Northbrook. Nekritz is a leader among reform Democrats in the House and

a strong backer of education, health care and the environment. Carol Sente

of Vernon Hills is a relative newcomer to the House. An architect, with a

focus on green design, she has been working hard to bring employers to our

area, protect families from criminal predators, bring transparency to state

government, and improve long-term care options for seniors.

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Pres. Barack Obama , keynote speaker at therst annual Tenth Dems fundraiser in 2004

Brad Schneider,  Democratic candidatefor Congress IL-10

Hon. Daniel Biss , Tenth Dems volunteercanvassing organizer

Hon. Dan Kotowski , received Tenth Dems’ Mikva Award forPolitical Leadershipin 2007

State Rep. ElaineNekritz, candidatefor re-election in  District 57

State Rep. Carol Sente, candidate forre-election in  District 59

 

 Elect a New Generation of Leaders from Cook and Lake Counties

Democratic leaders like Susan Garrett, Karen May and Jeff Schoenberg

have stepped aside and will be missed, but a new generation of leaders is

emerging, including strong candidates for the State Senate like Amanda

Howland of Lake Zurich, Julie Morrison of Deereld and Melinda Bush

of Grayslake. Morrison has a deep understanding of the problems facing

the people of Illinois through 14 years as West Deereld Township

Supervisor, where she handles everything from utility shut-offs and mental

illness to elder services and road-building. Melinda Bush brings equally

strong experience to her bid for the state Senate. As a Lake County Board

member she has proven her ability to get results. She fought against a huge

development planned for Grayslake. What could have been a desert of 

foreclosed homes instead became Rollins Savanna, a major nature preserve,

enjoyed by birders, hikers, bikers and families.

For the Illinois House a number of fresh faces have emerged as leaders, led

by Des Plaines Mayor Martin Moylan, Northeld Township Clerk Laura

Fine, and Ed Erwin of Lindenhurst. Scott Drury of Highwood is a former

U.S. Attorney, a volunteer legal educator at a Chicago detention facility

and an adjunct professor at Northwestern, who will ght to maintain the

high quality of local schools, control government spending and implement

tough anti-corruption laws. Sam Yingling of Round Lake Beach unseated a

decades-old administration to become Avon Township Supervisor, where he

has lowered taxes while expanding services and creating a budget surplus.

MOVING LAKE COUNTY FORWARD

After 32 years of Republican control in the scandal-plagued ofce of the

Lake County State’s Attorney, Chris Kennedy is just the man to restore

public condence. A former Assistant State’s Attorney and school board

member, he has successfully advocated for people with developmental

disabilities. He has also helped pass laws to provide additional police

training and to increase access to health insurance and community services.

Mary Ellen Vanderventer has been a model public ofcial. As Lake County

Recorder she has waged an aggressive campaign against mortgage fraud,

spearheaded statewide legislation on the recording of deeds, and created a

new process to quickly notify homeowners about vital information. She is

well underway on a huge project to modernize the county’s recordkeeping

and eliminate mountains of paper.

The Democrats offer a strong group of Lake and Cook

County candidates who believe in a progressive future but can

only succeed with the help of Tenth Dems members like you.

 

West Deereld Township SupervisorJulie Morrison , headed Tenth Dems CandidateSupport Efforts in 2010

Lake County Board Member Melinda Bush , candidate for StateSenate in District 31

Scott Drury ,candidate for StateRepresentative in  District 58

Hon. Sam Yingling, candidate for StateRepresentative in  District 62

Chris Kennedy , activeTenth Dems leader

Hon. Mary Ellen Vanderventer, candidatefor Lake County Recorder of Deeds 

For a complete list of candidates running in the 10th Congressional District, visit  tenthdems.org.