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Former members of Congress urge civility, cooperation
10/29/2010
Editor’s note: Former Members of Congress for Common Ground is comprised of Republicans and Democrats who have enjoyed the privilege of serving in the Congress of the United States and benefited from working with each other over the years. The group of 130 former members have organized informally with the hope that their shared experience may be informative and encouraging to those men and women who are candidates for the...Running Green in a Red and Blue State
10/29/2010
WINDSOR – It’s a Monday afternoon at Windsor High School and in Don Crawford’s social studies class, talk is already on the 2012 election.
The veteran teacher poses the following question: “If President Obama would run against Sarah Palin, who would you vote for? And why?”
His second question was just as provocative as the first, “Other than Sarah Palin, who would you want to see run against President Obama in 2012?”
After the class...United Methodists represented in Congress, governors' mansions
10/29/2010
Editor’s note: Information in this story is based on the religious affiliations reported by congressional staffs to Congressional Quarterly, the Almanac of American Politics and VoteSmart.com. Information on the governors’ religious affiliation comes from CNN and The Almanac of American Politics.
WASHINGTON (UMNS) -- Fifty-three United Methodists served in the 111th Congress, a decline of eight from the last three Congresses, but the denomination still ranks third in total...United Methodist state office holders and candidates
10/29/2010
(Editor's note: Candidates and office holders who identifed themselves as United Methodists were contacted by email at their campaign office, asking for additional information. The following information has been gleaned from a variety of sources. Those candidates which are not quoted did not respond to the request for additional information. The following is presented for informational use and should not be considered an endorsement of any candidate or party).
Sheldon Schafer, Green...Learn more about the candidates, parties
10/29/2010
To find out more about the candidates and their platforms on issues, visit the following websites:
Political parties
Democratic Party of Illinois: http://www.idems.com
Republican Party of Illinois: http://www.weareillinois.org
Green Party of Illinois: http://www.ilgp.org
Libertarian Party of Illinois: http://www.il.lp.org
Governor/lieutenant governor
William E. Brady, Jr. and Jason Plummer (Republican): http://www.bradyforillinois.com
Scott Lee Cohen and Baxter Swiley...United Methodists third largest group in Congress
10/29/2010
Editor’s note: Information in this story is based on the religious affiliations reported by congressional staffs to Congressional Quarterly, the Almanac of American Politics and VoteSmart.com. Information on the governors’ religious affiliation comes from CNN and The Almanac of American Politics.
WASHINGTON (UMNS) -- Fifty-three United Methodists served in the 111th Congress, a decline of eight from the last three Congresses, but the denomination still ranks third in total...
