Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The 58-year-old Dolton man has become known for his unrelenting criticism of the many forums leading up to the Feb. 26 primary election.
On Thursday, Feb. 7, I met Charles Rayburn at Governors State University, just after a candidate debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Rayburn declined to be videotaped but shared a lot of his views via an audio interview. The candidate was as passionate as ever about his stance on the issues as well as his beef with the way this election has been handled thus far. Housing Rayburn says as an insurance producer he has done more to stop foreclosures than his opponent Ernest B. Fenton, because he lets people know up front when they can't afford to buy a home and gives them the right deductibles when they can. Gun Legislation Rayburn says a ban on assault rifles is not enough to fight gun violence. He says he refuses to get into the…
Friday, February 15, 2013
Haynes says his background has given him a "specialized knowledge" about how businesses work and how to create jobs.
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, I met Gregory Haynes at his home in Lynwood. Haynes has an extensive background in workforce development and said he believes, for that reason, he could bring jobs to the 2nd District. Haynes talked about the Peotone airport project as if it is just one bullet-point in a long list of economic building blocks for the district. Visit Gregory Haynes's candidate profile on Patch to watch his speech about the 2nd District. Jobs Jobs, jobs, jobs. That was by far Haynes's chief concern for the district. Haynes said he would make sure enough money is appropriated for the public employment service system. He said he wants to make sure these parts of the government have enough resources to connect employers with potential …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Muhammad, who refers to herself as Dr. Hip-Hop, explains how her current role as a teacher at Chicago State University inspired her to run for the coveted congressional seat.
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, I met Fatimah Muhammad on the South Side of Chicago. Muhammad is an assistant professor at Chicago State University and was inspired to run for office when she found out some of the problems at the school could be solved at the legislative level. Muhammad noted that she is not a politician and considers a vote for her to be a vote to elevate the people of the 2nd District to power. Visit Fatimah Muhammad's candidate profile on Patch to watch his speech about the 2nd District. Education Since she is a teacher, it's no surprise Muhammad placed education as her primary concern for the district. Muhammad said she would look for a way to bring more federal dollars to the 2nd District for the purpose of improving education…
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Eagleton points out what he perceives as a major flaw in election campaigning.
On Monday, Feb. 11, I met Cliff Eagleton at his campaign office in Harvey. Eagleton is a longtime business owner that has a bone to pick with the campaigning process, and he spent a good portion of our interview expressing his distain for the power of money as it relates to winning elections. Visit Cliff Eagleton's candidate profile on Patch to watch his speech about the 2nd District. Fairness and Equality Eagleton is all about everyone getting a fair shake. He spoke at length about all men being create equal, stating that should be true even if one man is born with a "$10 billion silver spoon in his mouth" and another is born in to abject poverty. Education Eagleton said education should not be an issue in this election and that …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Republican candidate Wallace gives his perspective on economic development, minimum wage and taxing the rich.
On Monday, Feb. 11, I met Eric M. Wallace at his home in Flossmoor. Wallace is not the left leaning Republican we sometimes see in Illinois. He presents himself as very conservative in his views and applies his personal values to his stance on many of the issues. Visit Eric M. Wallace's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. Economic Development Wallace said he is opposed to "giving things away" by doing things like increasing minimum wage and taxing the rich. He said he would rather look at ways to get people thinking about how they can succeed in the free market. Education Wallace said he is against the federal government making decisions about what should be happening in classrooms, stating that he …
Monday, February 11, 2013
Thanks to a lengthy background in business leadership, Jonathan says he is the best equipped to bring jobs to the 2nd District.
On Wednesday, Feb. 6, I met Victor Jonathan at International Bible Fellowship Church on the South Side of Chicago. Jonathan had a lot to say about creating jobs in the 2nd District during the interview, and he touted his background in business as a major strength going into the Feb. 26 election. Visit Victor Jonathan's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. Jobs Jonathan said jobs were not being discussed enough by the other candidates, and that the companies that can create jobs in area are redlining the South Suburbs to produce opportunities in the north and northwest suburbs. He said he would like to work with those companies to bring jobs back to the district. Gun Violence Jonathan said he would take …
Friday, February 8, 2013
The Chicago attorney and minister says he will form an accountability panel, if elected to office.
On Thursday, Jan. 31, I met Larry D. Pickens at his home on the South Side of Chicago. Pickens spoke about a myriad of issues within the district and seemed to have a strong working knowledge them all, but one of the most interesting things he address was accountability. Pickens spoke of forming a panel of 2nd District community leaders, just to keep him in check, if elected. Visit Larry D. Pickens's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. Education Pickens took aim at the problems within the Chicago Public Schools system, as well as those of school systems south of the city. He said there should be more discussion about the government supporting the efforts of the communities trying to improve their …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Williams has a different airport in mind, and it already exists.
On Monday, Jan. 28, I met the Rev. Anthony W. Williams at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Robbins. Williams is in a unique position, going into this election. He has run for the 2nd District seat every election year since 2004. During the interview he spoke very little about past elections but said the district knows him well because of them. Williams dove right into his key issues, possibly because he's been explaining them to people for so long. Visit Anthony W. Williams's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. Pension and Social Security Williams named pension and social security as two of his biggest concerns for the 2nd District. He said they should not be taken away or diminished because people …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The Homewood attorney speaks confidently about his plans for the 2nd District and ignores the competition.
Monday, Jan. 28, I met with Ernest B. Fenton at his law office in Homewood. Fenton exuded confidence throughout the whole interview. For example, when asked how he would distinguish himself from the other candidates, Fenton quickly replied, "I don't know about any other candidates." Despite not being mentioned among the candidates likely to win this election, Fenton carries himself like a frontrunner. Visit Ernest B. Fenton's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. Stability in Housing In much the same way Robin Kelly ties a lot of her key issues back into gun violence control, Fenton says everything is connected back to stability in housing. As a real estate and business attorney, Fenton touts himself as …
Monday, February 4, 2013
Halvorson explains why she's running again and how she feels about Toi Hutchinson. She also talks about her controversial stance on gun control.
On Tuesday, Jan. 29, I met with Debbie Halvorson at her campaign office in Steger. During the interview, Halvorson focused heavily on finishing what she started as a U.S. representative for the 11th District. She talk about returning to Washington to continue supporting President Barack Obama on divisive issues, including healthcare. At the same time, Halvorson explained why she diverges with Obama on the assault weapons ban. Visit Debbie Halvorson's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. Jobs Halvorson said her No. 1 concern is jobs in the 2nd District. She spoke at length about creating good-paying opportunities within the district and giving employers better incentives to hire local. Halvorson also …
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