http://yesforillinois.com Support the Illinois Constitutional Convention Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:04:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The folks at United Power and Justice and Action have put up a good video on the Constitutional Convention vote. Please take the time to watch this video. Mr. Pierce nails all the major issues. http://yesforillinois.com/2008/08/12/greg-pierce-on-the-constitutional-convention/ Kathy Thomas, President of Chicago Republican Women's Network will host a debate/forum on the Constitutional Convention Question on Tuesday, September 23rd from 6-8 PM. The forum will feature Bruno Behrend and John Fritchey for the "Yes" side, and Dan Proft and another "No" defender to be announced. It will take ... http://yesforillinois.com/2008/08/06/crwn-to-sponsor-convention-debateforum/ Bruno Behrend, Co-Founder of the Illinois Citizens Coalition, will give a presentation on the status of the "Yes" for Illinois Campaign, and the numerous benefits it offers to ALL citizens of Illinois. This will take place Tuesday evening, August 12th, at the Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL. ... http://yesforillinois.com/2008/08/06/bruno-behrend-to-present-at-chicago-town-hall-meeting/ This brief podcast (3-5 minutes) explains how the convention process works. In short, it is 3 elections. First, you need to organize to get to a 60% "Yes" vote in November. Next, you should find the best fresh new face in your SENATE district to run against the Party ... http://yesforillinois.com/2008/08/06/how-the-convention-process-works/ We respectfully disagree with one part of Denis Byrne's argument. We think BOTH parties require a "Constitutional Jolt" Democratic leaders need constitutional jolt Why do Illinois Democrats keep voting for those clowns of theirs? They'd probably reply that their clowns are a cut above the Republican clowns, and they may be right. ... http://yesforillinois.com/2008/08/05/denis-byrne-sends-up-the-political-class/ Here is the PODCAST! of the debate. MP3 File Tom Roeser, host of WLS Radio's "Political Shoot Out" show, will have Bruno Behrend on as a guest, along with Nancy Kazak, of the Alliance to Protect the Status Quo and Special Interests. (our name for them, not theirs) Tune in to WLS-AM ... http://yesforillinois.com/2008/07/30/bruno-behrend-to-appear-on-tom-roesers-political-shootout/ Bruno Behrend, co-founder of the Illinois Citizens Coalition, will be debating Ed Murnane, of the Illinois Civil Justice League, in front of the Mt. Prospect Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 18th, 2008. This debate will take place at the Mt. Prospect Village Hall at 50 S Emerson St., Mt ... http://yesforillinois.com/2008/07/30/debating-ed-murnane-in-mt-prospect/ [caption id="attachment_138" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="The Last Convention Cost $14,000,000"][/caption] Galesburg's News-Register covered last night's debate in Galesburg. Is it time for a constitutional convention? Debate raises awareness of November ballot question GALESBURG —Illinois government is broken. On that much both debaters at Thursday night’s Knox County Democrats event could agree. But the sticking point became ... http://yesforillinois.com/2008/07/25/check-out-the-news-coverage-of-our-latest-event/ Say what you want about the weakness of the "No" side's arguments, and it won't change the fact that Jim Reed of the IEA is a nice guy. I was presenting/debating the Convention Issue in front of a the "Knox County Democrats" yesterday evening (Check out "Events" tab for our schedule), ... http://yesforillinois.com/2008/07/25/debating-teachers-union-rep-jim-reed/ Great Article from the Tribune -our constitution enables bad government and comprehensive change is necessary -our opposition is the campaign for the status quo -the people deserve a constitutional convention to voice how they want government to work for them and not for the political elite Fixing Springfield Dennis Byrne July 21, ... http://yesforillinois.com/2008/07/25/challenging-the-status-quo/