Paul Douglas

The Difference Between April and November Fools

Bennet Kelley | Posted 04.02.2012

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Bennet Kelley

April Fools' Day is a day for light-hearted hijinks without real consequences. Embracing foolishness as public policy is a far different notion altogether. The Cuba embargo is one of several fixtures in American politics that requires a suspension of disbelief.

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Wanted: Suitable Senate Candidate

Marcel Pacatte | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Illinois Corruption, Paul Douglas, Illinois Politics, Abner Mikva, Illinois Senate 2010, Rod Blagojevich, Peter Fitzgerald, Senate Races, Patrick Collins, Illinois Senate Race, Adlai Stevenson, David Hoffman, Dawn Clark Netsch, Chicago News
Marcel Pacatte

No one in the race has the resume, experience or heft required of a U.S. Senator. In fact, the bench in Illinois is pretty weak right now, among both Democrats and Republicans.

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