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THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 08, EVANSTON, IL

Could there be an easier question to answer? I think not. Why peace of course! Moreover, not in 100 years as mentioned by Grandpa McCain. We need peace NOW!

In addition, here is the second thing we need. universal health insurance NOW!

THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, MONDAY, FEB. 25, 08, EVANSTON, IL

Kind of hard to believe, but Ralph Nader can not just let it go. In hindsight, I suppose somebody, anybody should have been writing about this poor guy, who we all remember as, "The Spoiler" in 2000, just so he could feel a part of this election process. I mean - come on, to feel a part of the election process - do we all have to actually run for president? I don't think so! But then again, most of us have checked our egos in the ego checkroom and believe we can better serve our country by working for and voting for the most qualified candidate during these troubling times.

THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, Monday, December 4, 2007

First, let me thank so many of you who have sent me emails and cards to wish me well. I truly appreciated reading your kind words because they were written with such caring warmth, that they profoundly touched me and for which I am thankful.

I wanted to fill everybody in on why The Hard Schell Report has not had any recent postings and why I’ve been essentially MIA. If you don’t really care, please just feel free to stop reading now.

THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, Friday, August 31, 2007, Evanston, IL

Yahoo ! Did we ever hear some stimulating conversations at the Evanston Democratic Network monthly gathering Thurs. evening Aug.30. One new person attending the meeting commented that the group appeared to them as being very knowledgeable on the issues and problems confronting government officials in Congress as well as the ongoing problems and lies happening with the Iraq War. I agreed with her comments, saying that not only did we have a great group of activists, we also had a room full of smart people, which is what wins elections and what it will take to win the 08 election.

THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, Sunday, Aug. 26, Evanston, IL

Hard to believe, but one whole month has past since the IL Kerry Travelers and Evanston Meetup people last met in July. Undoubtedly, everyone is feeling a little soggier and certainly no closer to the end of this disgusting war in Iraq than when last we were together.

THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, Friday, July 26, 07, Evanston, IL

The Evanston Democratic Network Meetup & IL Kerry Travelers had a great startup reunion get together last night after a long hiatus. We'reeeeeeee Back ! ! !

This was the first Evanston Network Meetup in quite some time and although there were only 16 people in attendance, that compared favorably to when we had five people for our first meeting in 04. Nevertheless, many people emailed to apologize for not being able to make it and wanted to stay in the loop for our future meetings.

THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, Monday, July 23, 07

                  Please Join Us This Thursday, July 26 @7pm

             For This Reunion Party of the 04 Illinois Kerry Travelers 

THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, Thursday, July 19, 07 Evanston, IL

Do you have family or friends in any of the following states Kentucky, New Hampshire or Maine? If so, let them know that last Tuesday night, their Republican Senators in the Senate had to pick a side: They were either with the American people or with President Bush.

THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, Wednesday, July 18, 07, Evanston, IL

Isn't it strange how in this day of Blue States vs. Red States, progressive vs. static and righteous vs. self-righteous, we are not happy unless we think our side is winning. For the sake of conversation, I will now proceed to label whom I had in mind when I made the above statement. The Red State of course refer to "winners" the Republicans and The Blue State refers to those long-suffering losers" the Democrats. The losers, I mean Democrats are often decried for their Liberalism while the Republicans tend to be proud of their "same-old, same-old”, way of doing business, it kind of makes them feel more reliable I guess.

THE HARD SCHELL REPORT, Monday, June 11, 2007, Evanston, IL On Sunday, June 10, members of the Democratic Party of Evanston had an opportunity to cast their votes for the party candidate of their choice to nominate in the 08 presidential race.

Although this “horserace”, hmmmm, I mean Presidential race, will be the longest in history, the recent action by the Illinois General Assembly to move the Illinois primary up to February 5, 2008, from its traditional March date, guarantees Illinois voters a much greater impact on presidential elections, according to Evanston Democratic committeeman and Illinois State Sen. Jeff Schoenberg (D-Evanston).

"The early DPOE presidential endorsement session this past Sunday undoubtedly gives Evanston an active role in defining the state’s political landscape for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination,” Schoenberg said. “Since Illinois is a neighboring state to Iowa, we will also have the chance to add a progressive influence to the nation’s political landscape."

Of the 10 candidate field, only two had sent representatives to speak before the official voting process began, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, co-chair of Barack Obama’s campaign spoke on his behalf and Elaine Weisse spoke on behalf of Hillary Clinton.

Following their presentations, the Democratic crowd of approximately 275 Evanston Democrats cast their ballots for their favorite candidate in the 08 presidential race. All DPOE current members were eligible to vote in the endorsement session.