October  2006

Kaleb makes Honor Roll

As most of you know, my nephew Kaleb is responsible for the web work and computer support for the campaign. You may not know that he is 16 years old and a Sophomore at Pontiac High School. He does a great job on the web, don’t you think?

AND his mother, Debi…my sister, told me that he once again made Honor Roll in school. This is a big achievement, continued….Congratulations Kaleb!!!

(Kaleb did not want to post this, but I told him if he did not I would contact the school about changing his grades….just kidding.)

PS: Even though my nephew makes Honor Roll and I am sure would be qualified:

“As Secretary of State I won’t hire my family.”

Applefest Parade

Rutherford: Secretary of state

breaking conflict of interest law

Associated Press

"SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Secretary of State Jesse White is breaking a conflict of interest law by allowing the spouses of two top aides to work for his office, his Republican challenger charged Thursday."

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For GOP rival, White is `Goliath'

But Rutherford likes secretary of state bid

Chicago Tribune

"I think Dan is out to win. He's got a lot of good ideas when you listen to him," Cultra said.

Whenever Rutherford speaks to a crowd--which is often, since the statewide race receives little media attention--he poses some variation of the following question: How many of you had problems the last time you visited a driver's license facility?

"The hands pop up," he insists.

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Rutherford says White broke hiring laws

Points out relatives on payroll

The Register-Mail

"GALESBURG - Dan Rutherford, Republican candidate for secretary of state, has asked the Illinois attorney general to look into Jesse White's hiring practices."

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Rutherford: Secretary of state's office

ignores hiring standards

The Southern Illinoisan

CARBONDALE — State Sen. Dan Rutherford, Republican candidate for secretary of state, is continuing to insist that not only have hiring practices been ignored under Jesse White’s thumbnail, but contracts have also been illegal.

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GOP candidate alleges illegal hiring in

White’s office

Crains Chicago Business

(Crain’s) — The Republican candidate for Illinois secretary of state is asking for a probe into what he alleges was illegal hiring in the office by Democratic incumbent Jesse White.

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Rutherford: Jesse White Violating State Law

Contracts to Wives of Senior Staff Illegal Under Procurement Code

Springfield, IL – Dan Rutherford, Republican Nominee for Secretary of State, called on Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to take action on the illegal hiring practices of Jesse White who is giving no bid contracts to the spouses of his senior staff.

Nepotism allegations make waves in secretary of state's race

Associated press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Eight years after promising to clean up a corrupt office, Secretary of State Jesse White faces new questions about putting his relatives on the payroll and taking money from employees.

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Challenger promises no family on payroll

The Daily Herald

Taking aim at Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s five relatives on the office payroll, GOP challenger Dan Rutherford Thursday pledged not to hire any family members if elected in November.

The Republican state senator from downstate Pontiac blasted White, a Chicago Democrat, for promoting his daughter to a $112,512-a-year post, allowing a contract employee to pen his biography and permitting his chief-of-staff’s wife to come on board as a temporary secretary exempt from the contract bid process.

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Rutherford Commits To Not Hire His Own Family

Jesse White Hiring Improprieties MUST End

(Chicago, IL) – Secretary of State Nominee Dan Rutherford makes it very clear where he stands with regards to nepotism in the office, differing dramatically with current Secretary of State Jesse White. Rutherford publicly announced his policy that will be instituted upon taking office:

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Send Me your Bumper Sticker Pictures

"Bumper stickers are popping up all over. I was even told by someone in Springfield that they are seeing them all over the place! Send me the photo of your sticker displayed and I will post it (we want the license plate number blocked so the present SOS cannot track you down)."

To have a bumper sticker mailed to you, just e mail Barb@DanRutherford.org and tell her how many you would like…….they are really great for building ID!

Some of my friends have asked for ads that they

can place in newspapers themselves

The following are links to PDF's That you can use!

He'll Fix the Problems!

What Dan will Do

Ethics and Service

When a friend places ads in a newspaper this is considered to be an In-Kind contribution to the campaign.  We will need you to fill out the following form and send it back to the office at your earliest convenience.

In Kind Form

Handouts!

Walk Cards

Ethics and Service

 Dan Endorsed by NRA & ISRA

(Flyer for Pro Second Amendment events:

NRA Banquets, Ducks Unlimited Banquets, Gun Shows....)

Be Sure to check out the September Diary page, There are some late entries!!

September Diary Page

The Pontiac Bonneville is great and gets me around, but now that we are in the final stretch, it seems like I am doing more flying. I truly appreciate friends lending their planes and piloting. Jimmy, you are great!