Lynn Voedisch has been a journalist for more than 25 years, 17 of which as a reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times. She has freelanced for the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, and magazines like the Industry Standard, many Web sties, and also for the United Press Syndicate. Lynn's web site with links to some of her stories is http://www.lynnvoedisch.com. She is also a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

Blog Entries by Lynn Voedisch

Illinois Representatives: "Present" Votes More Than Simple "Gosh, Don't Know"

25 Comments | Posted October 23, 2008 | 04:41 PM (EST)


Senator Barack Obama has ducked an onslaught of political attacks, but none is more unfair than the slam that he lacks leadership because he voted "present" 129 times in the Illinois General Assembly.

Everyone from Hillary Clinton to Sarah Palin has attempted to portray Obama as some kind of weak-kneed...

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The Thrill of the Drill

6 Comments | Posted October 16, 2008 | 02:52 PM (EST)


(Editor's Note: For another look at the calls to, "Drill here, drill now," see McCain's Offshore Drilling Hogwash.)

John McCain and Sarah Palin stand convinced that drilling now for domestic oil is paramount to bridge the gap to an energy-independent future. Even Congressional Democrats have given up on a...

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