Susana Mendoza's Priorities As Illinois Comptroller?

Over on Facebook, our newly sworn-in Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza just posted this doozy:

Curious use of the word 'official' in that post isn't it?  Either, she's just simply confused and didn't REALLY mean to say that one of her first 'official' events as the Illinois Comptroller is a fundraiser that she's throwing in her own honor...or....we, the taxpayers should interpret her use of 'official' to be a way of knowing her priorities.  As in....as the official IL Comptroller, she's officially jazzed to be able to raise boats of money for her campaign. 

Which do you think it is?  

Candidate Facebook Weekend: Schock, Bost, Cross, Topinka, Demmer, Dold, Kirk, Roskam, Mendoza, Rauner, Senger

This is the last weekend recap before tomorrow's General Election here in Illinois.  Let's take a spin around Facebook to see what the candidates were up to in the home stretch!

Congressman Aaron Schock joined Bruce and Diana Rauner and Lt. Governor candidate Evelyn Sanguinetti at a rally downstate.

Congressional candidate Mike Bost spent the weekend contacting voter door-to-door.

Treasurer candidate Tom Cross and Comptroller candidate Judy Baar Topinka joined forces for a tour of the state including a stop in Rockford...

Where they were joined by State Representative Tom Demmer:

Congressional candidate Bob Dold was joined by United States Senator Mark Kirk and Congressman Peter Roskam in the 10th District where they helped 'get out the vote' for Dold's campaign:

Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza attended the rugby game at Soldier Field this weekend.  

Governor's candidate Bruce Rauner was joined by a big crowd at a rally in Hickory Hills:

And Congressional candidate Darlene Senger was joined by ILGOP Chairman Tim Schneider at her campaign HQ where volunteers were busy hitting the phones.

Congressman Randy Hultgren Boosts Mike Bost in Southern Illinois

From Congressman Randy Hultgren's Facebook wall:

I’ve known Mike Bost for more than 15 years, and we served together in the General Assembly where we pushed back against Mike Madigan’s irresponsible policies. I was happy to join him down in the 12th District. We need to rebuild the ranks of Illinois Republicans in Congress—and Mike can help get us there.

Candidate Facebook Weekend: Bost, Rose, Duffy, Rauner, Hultgren, Schock

Just two Mondays left between now and election day here in Illinois.  And that means...it is time to take a look around Facebook to see what some of the hard-working candidates were up to this weekend.  8 days to go, folks.  Let's win this thing!

Here's the roundup:

Congressional Candidate Mike Bost rode a float and threw out beads at a Mardi Gras parade.  Hurricanes after for the campaign staff, we hope!

State Senator and U of I Alum Chapin Rose was at the Illini vs. Minnesota Homecoming game and he even was able to capture a picture of the (unfortunately) elusive Chief Illiniwek.  We can bet that every alum in Memorial Stadium wishes the Chief was at midfield, not at the top of the Student Section during the three-in-one.

State Senator Dan Duffy was out on the campaign trail with Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner.  Duffy has been doing a great job 'supporting the team' of GOP candidates in Illinois this cycle.

Congressman Randy Hultgren went 'full Griswold' and rocked a white (our preferred version) Blackhawks sweater at the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Parade.

Congressman Aaron Schock continues to live a *very* interesting life as he spent the weekend at WIU and was able to fire the JROTC cannon at the kickoff of the game.  Pretty sweet.  

Zero-for-Three: Is Governor Pat Quinn *That* Toxic?

In three different posts on Facebook where Mike Frerichs - candidate for Illinois Treasurer - flailed about regarding the rally (the one where they were desperate to get people there they begging people to attend?!?) - he did an interesting thing:

He failed to mention - at all - the guy who was the VIP at the Rally:  IL Governor Pat Quinn.

See all three posts below in order of appearance below.

Post 1:  Join who, Mike?  Just Barack Obama?

What about the guy who is supplying you with the tickets?  You know...the Governor of Illinois and the guy at the top of *your* ticket?

Post 2:  Excited to just have BO?  Are you *that* much of a fanboi?  What about the guy who's name is actually printed on the tickets?!?  No mention of him?

Post 3: Who did you rally with, Mike Frerichs?  Just the President?  Not...Pat Quinn?

So...what exactly is going on here?  Why is Mike Frerichs so desperate to distance himself from the Governor of Illinois? 

He didn't mention him once - in any of the posts - even though Governor Pat Quinn was the benefactor of the entire rally?  

Candidate Facebook Weekend: Schock, Bost, Emauel, Schimpf, Rutherford, Kim

Down to the last three Mondays of this election cycle.  And that means this will be our third-to-last Candidate Facebook Weekend recap posts of this political season.

So, let's go around the social network and see what candidates were up to on this important weekend:

Congressman Aaron Schock was getting some sun down in Miami and hanging on South Beach.  On...and he was there to support Carlos Curbelo - a candidate for Congress, too!

Mike Bost tore into the chili at the Mascoutah Chili cook off.  He was all over the place this weekend and he's pushing ahead in the race.  Keep it up, Mike!

With the 'threat level' reduced to almost zero, Da Mare had time to fix up his Facebook profile over the weekend.  

Illinois Attorney General Candidate Paul Schimpf was doing some retail politic'ing at the Bears tailgate at Soldier Field where he met voters and spread his message.

Current Treasurer and former Governor's candidate Dan Rutherford was out raising money and rallied with is running mate Steve Kim at his annual fundraiser.

3rd Times The Charm For Mike Frerichs On Facebook?

Over on Facebook (Mike Frerichs' favorite place!), his team can't get out of their way.

It took them three times to just get one silly post right on their wall:

Took an hour and 3 tries just to get their Facebook mentions right?  Sounds about right to us.

That's the Gaffeman!

Mike Bost Spots A "Double Rainbow"

'Woah, man.  That's so intense'.

'What does this mean?!?  It is so bright and vivid.'

Candidate Facebook Weekend: Anthony, Bost, Proctor, Emanuel, Tunney, Rauner, Schimpf, Senger

Including this one, there's just four more Monday's before Election Day on Tuesday, November 4th here in Illinois.  That means just four more "Candidate Facebook Weekend" posts!

As we usually do every Monday, let's see what candidates for office were up to this weekend around Illinois:

State Representative John Anthony was out - with his wife - meeting voters door-to-door- in his district.

Congressional candidate Mike Bost hosted a fish fry in Anna where he had a great turnout and what looks like a pretty tasty sheet cake!

Andrew Proctor - who is running for Springfield City Alderman was out rounding up signatures to get him on the ballot for the Spring election.  Good to see Andrew out there working!

Mayor Rahm Emanuel brought together the Cubs and Alderman Tom Tunney (who was fighting every step of the way in this process) and the official ground-breaking of the Wrigley renovations.  Kerry Wood was too cool to take off his shades!

Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner was out early at Bennison's Bakery in Evanston to pick up some sweet treats and meet voters.

Illinois Republican Attorney General nominee Paul Schimpf was up in Lake County to speak to the Republican organization and get them fired up to beat "The Madigan Machine."

Congressional candidate Darlene Senger was out with her crew knocking on doors in Plainfield to round up the vote in her race against do-nothing Congressman Bill Foster.

Like a Boomer Mom With A New iPhone, Mike Frerichs Insists On Posting Blurry Pictures on Facebook

If the photo is blurry, why in the world would Mike Frerichs think it would be a good idea to post it?!?

Because he can't help himself.

Mike Frerichs loves selfies on Facebook more than anything else in the world.  Except earmuffs, of course.

Candidate Facebook Weekend: Bost, Kirk, Cross, Rauner, Mendoza, Schock, Senger

It is Monday and that means one thing here on the Truth Team:  A round-up of what politicians were up to this weekend as posted to their Facebook pages.  Let's get after it:

Congressional candidate Mike Bost welcomed Congressman Mike Conaway to Pinckneyville to talk about agricultural issues.

US Senator Mark Kirk hit the campaign trail to support Tom Cross for Treasurer and Bruce Rauner for Illinois Governor.  These are three guys that Republicans should be proud to be leading our party. They're focusing on the important stuff and things that we can win on:  balanced budgets and cleaning up corruption.

Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza hung out with some of her strongest supporters in the 29th Ward and drank some purple soda.  We prefer the orange Faygo, Susana!  But...glad to see her out and about working hard to get re-elected.

Congressman Aaron Schock took some time away from his #Crossfit workout to to do something super important:  honoring 'Central Illinois Gold Star Families'.  Schock has been on a military kick lately and we're impressed to see him stand so strongly in support of our armed forces.  Good on you, Congressman!

Congressional candidate Darlene Senger was out at the Plainfield Homecoming Parade and despite the 40-degree temperatures, she didn't wear any earmuffs.  (But...we got reports from some folks that other candidates at the very same parade were rockin' Mike Frerichs' favorite headgear!)

Congressman Aaron Schock *Is* Rambo!?!

From his Facebook wall:

Challenged by cadets at West Point to complete the Combat Water Survival Lab which is their toughest requirement for graduation. The associated press describes it as "Perhaps the mother of all swim tests – Survival Gate # 4 – can be found at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Weighed down by heavy equipment, cadets must perform several tasks in a pool amid simulated battlefield chaos. Artificial fog, rain, and deafening noise are pumped in, darkness is punctuated only by strobe lights, and the water is churned by artificial wave makers.” #almostdrowned #goarmy

Senator Andy Manar Does "Throwback Thursday" And Tries (Poorly) To Be Apolitical

Over on Facebook, State Senator Andy Manar (you might remember him from such terrible ideas as the backroom-deal-based SB16 which would gut suburban school funding) posted a "Throwback Thursday" photo.  The photo is cute, but his description has us confused.

He says he's 'getting away from politics' by posting a photo of him and his siblings...but then for some reason he decides to overlay his campaign sign on top of the photo.  Thus...destroying his own stated objective of 'getting away from politics' with the post.

Listen, Senator.  We voters aren't idiots.  We understand that *EVERYTHING* a candidate does on social media - when they are in the midst of an active campaign - IS political.  

Don't try to fool us by claiming to be doing something without political motivations but then slap your political logo on it.

How Mike Frerichs Sees Red Traffic Lights

Wait until you see what Mike Frerichs - candidate for Illinois Treasurer - posted this weekend on his Treasurer's Facebook wall.

He *is* who we thought he was.

Candidate Facebook Weekend: Bost, Demmer, Jo Daviess GOP, Mendoza, Oberweis

Just 36 days to go until Election Day!

What were the candidates up to this weekend?  Check out our Weekly "Candidate Facebook Weekend" recap to see:

Congressional Candidate Mike Bost was out meeting voters in Waterloo.

State Representative Tom Demmer was 'firing up' the 'faithful' at the Lee County GOP Oktoberfest.

The Jo Davies Republicans were out putting up 'big' signs across the County.

Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza attended her spokesman Patrick's wedding.

US Senate Candidate Jim Oberweis spoke tot he Wheeling Township Republicans.

And...the last we heard (on Facebook) from Treasurer Dan Rutherford, he was out jogging.

The Tribune Gets Cute With The Timestamp On Their Rahm Grass Story

Someone over at Tribune Tower working on the social team got cute yesterday and we're sure shared some giggles around the newsroom.

Posting their Mayor Rahm Emanuel decriminalize marijuana statewide piece on their Facebook Wall right at 4:20 pm was a nice touch.

Candidate Facebook Weekend: Bost, Davis, Senger, Kirk, Bansal, Simon, Duckworth, Unes

With 42 Days and 22 hours until the polls open, let's look around Illinois (Facebook) to see what the candidates were up to this weekend.

Starting with Congressional Candidate Mike Bost:  He spoke at what looks like an outdoor Candidates Forum in Randolph County.  He loves that blue shirt!

Congressman Rodney Davis played Emcee and introduced an actor playing President Abraham Lincoln.  Look at that blue dress!  Mary Todd never looked so fine!

Congressional candidate Darlene Senger hooked up with US Senator Mark Kirk and State Representative Candidate Krishna Bansal at the Indidan Cultural Festival.

Comptroller candidate Sheila Simon had tea with Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth in Elk Grove Village.

And State Representative Mike Unes had a big turnout for the Friendship Festival Parade in Canton.