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Tea Party Congressman Makes ANOTHER Racist Remark

HuffingtonPost.com | Elise Foley | Posted 05.30.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) made another controversial remark last week, telling constituents that Democrats want Hispanics to be dependent ...

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Congressional Battles Rage Away From Presidential Race

Reuters | Posted 05.23.2012

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* High stakes in elections in "orphan" congressional districts * Rep. Walsh vs. Democratic Iraq War veteran among key races ...

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Analog Man: A Conversation With Joe Walsh

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.23.2012

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"Holy smokes! The last time I made a record, it was on recording tape, and we had knobs, and now there's a mouse, so it's all new technology I've had to learn."

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GOP Rep Quiet As Constituent Calls Obama A Nazi Socialist Communist

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.21.2012

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Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) held another lively town hall meeting this weekend, playing host to a constituent who accused President Barack Obama of "sedit...

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Joe Walsh, Tammy Duckworth Exchange Blows In First Debate

Posted 05.12.2012

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Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat challenging his 8th District seat, faced off in their first debate Friday, and things g...

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Renewing the American Dream

Tammy Duckworth | Posted 05.04.2012

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As a nation, we face incredible challenges right now. People are struggling to find jobs, pay their bills and make a better life for their children. When folks tell me about struggling to put food on the table, I understand because I've been there.

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WATCH: Joe Walsh Says Obama Only Elected 'Because He's Black'

Posted 04.30.2012

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U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) made a comment already familiar to followers of the Tea Party favorite over the weekend: that President Obama is a "histo...

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Tea Party Congressman, Ex-Wife Resolve Child Support Issue

Posted 04.20.2012

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Updated story U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) has reportedly arrived at a settlement with his ex-wife as a Cook County judge has dismissed the child s...

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House Conservatives Struggle To Like Mitt Romney As Their Nominee

HuffingtonPost.com | Jennifer Bendery | Posted 04.17.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Conservative House Republicans on Tuesday tried to find things about Mitt Romney that make them excited about their likely presidential ...

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Tea Party Congressman To Supporters: 'Grow Up'

Posted 04.17.2012

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In the days leading up to Tax Day Tuesday, Tea Party-affiliated U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) made the rounds to a series of Tea Party rallies in Illin...

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Walsh Gets Fundraising Help From GOP Leadership

Posted 04.12.2012

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Despite repeatedly criticizing the "mainstream" Republican party, U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh has accepted some financial help from GOP leaders hoping to keep...

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House GOP Freshmen Take Heat From All Sides

Posted 04.11.2012

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By Thomas Ferraro and Samuel P. Jacobs Republican Representative Michael Grimm's office was filled with conservative Tea Party activists one da...

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Tea Party Rep: Obama Should 'Distance Himself' From Muslim Brotherhood

Posted 04.08.2012

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U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, who was recently criticized for saying the national debate over birth control coverage is "not about women," issued a statement F...

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Swiftboating Tammy Duckworth -- Joe Walsh Digs a Deeper Hole

Jon Soltz | Posted 04.03.2012

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Last week, Congressman Joe Walsh denigrated the years of service his opponent, Tammy Duckworth, has given this nation. It was a new low.

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Joe Walsh Doubles Down On Duckworth Comment, Says Military Service Not Enough To Earn A Vote

Posted 04.02.2012

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Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) found himself in hot water over the weekend for a controversial comment he made regarding Democrat Tammy Duckworth's military ...

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Joe Walsh Ready For Tough Battle

Politico | Posted 03.30.2012

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Whether it’s with House GOP leadership, cable talk-show hosts or even his own constituents, Joe Walsh relishes a good fight. His decision to run ...

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Tea Party Favorite SLAMS Dems Over NFL Bounty Outrage

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 03.25.2012

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U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh slammed Sen. Dick Durbin late last week for the Democrat's plan to look into bounties in the National Football League. The ass...

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5 Illinois Races National Dems Are Watching

HuffingtonPost.com | Jen Sabella | Posted 03.21.2012

The relatively small number of Illinois Republicans who turned out Tuesday to vote chose Mitt Romney as their GOP presidential nominee. National Democ...

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Tea Party Favorite Wants Federal Voter ID Mandate

Posted 03.21.2012

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Even though voter identification mandates have been ruled unconstitutional in other states, U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh told supporters in Illinois last month...

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Rock Legend Releases First Song In Two Decades

The Huffington Post | Kia Makarechi | Posted 03.21.2012

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Joe Walsh has released the lead single off his first solo album in twenty years. The track, "Analog Man," premiered on Rolling Stone this morning....

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Duckworth Wins 8th District Primary, Will Face Walsh

Posted 03.21.2012

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Tammy Duckworth, the Iraq War veteran and former Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs in the United States Department of Vetera...

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Illinois Primary Decides Fate Of 2 Veteran Congressmen

AP | SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 05.20.2012

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CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo, a 10-term Illinois Republican, lost a heated primary battle on Tuesday, as U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson easily won ...

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Tea Party Congressman: 'Boring' Mitt Romney Better Than 'Sexy Messiah' Obama

Posted 03.19.2012

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The always outspoken U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh once again stressed the importance of getting President Obama out of office in an interview with Politico -- ...

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Primary Election Guide: Key Races To Watch

Posted 03.20.2012

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With the Illinois primary election Tuesday, much attention has focused on the GOP presidential candidates' jockeying for the support of the state's pr...

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Early Voting Ends Thursday As Primary Races Heat Up

Posted 03.15.2012

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Illinois voters on Thursday face their final opportunity to vote early in advance of the March 20 primary election. As the Associated Press reports...

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