No member of Congress has ever called Deerfield home.
No state senator has hailed from Deerfield in more than 40 years.
By early January, the Village will be able to claim Rep. Elect Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) and state Sen. Elect Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield).
Victories by Schneider and Morrison were two of the significant outcomes from a night of election returns from the reelection of President Barack Obama to Congressional campaigns, Illinois General Assembly contests and county races.
Here are some of the highlights:
Schneider defeats Dold in a close race for Congress
Brad Schneider ousted incumbent Robert Dold by only 2,434 votes to become the US Congressman from the 10th district.
Morrison Defeats Friedman in IL 29th State Senate Race
Democrat Julie Morrison has won the race against Republican Arie Friedman with nearly 53 percent of the votes.
Drury Wins IL 58th District State House Race
The Democratic candidate won with about a 5,000 vote lead.
Nerheim Defeats Kennedy in Lake County State's Attorney Race
Republican Mike Nerheim narrowly defeated Democrat Chris Kennedy in the race for Lake County State's Attorney.
PHOTOS: Obama Fans Go Wild at McCormick
Thousands of Obama fans cheered and danced in McCormick Place on Tuesday night as news networks predicted the president would win.
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And to my IL GOP friends, I guess it's now obvious to you that complaining about Mike Madigan is a failed strategy. The Dems picked up seats in both the IL House and Senate. So please, in 2 years, find some good candidates with new ideas and talk about those ideas. Nobody wants to hear your pissing and moaning about the other party. The people have spoken, and you have some work to do.
I'd be surprised if EVERYBODY didn't agree that they don't like the state of the deficit, the Illinois economic situation/Madigan's garbage and the former direction of Medicare. Now you need to ask your guys what they are realistically going to do about it, rather than supporting people who are playing political games, trying to appeal to the extreme ... and frankly, busting up your party. Please give me a good choice for Illinois governor. It shouldn't be THAT difficult. There are REAL problems here that have nothing to do with abortion or gun control. Get off those issues. Completely off the topic, the Republican side is pretty quiet this morning, and that's understandable. But I'm interested to see who continues a reasonable dialogue. It's always been my theory that there were a whole lot of hired guns typing out here for the last couple months.
I just pray that Obama comes to the center, like others before him. He didn't do it the first four years, but I'm hoping that Clinton will be in his ear for these next four. Don't worry though, it doesn't matter how he does, it seems you've got built-in excuses. It's never your fault, it’s always someone else’s fault. Keep in mind, there is NO MANDATE with getting 51 or so percent of the vote. There is still roughly half of America that doesn't agree with most of your policies. A leader comes to the center to get things done! Let’s hope he changes for everyone’s good.
Good dems are hard working and don't need a handout. But liberals fit into 4 categories...1.Those that thought "change" meant what can I get from the gov't to not have to work 2. Those who are jealous of people more successful and want their money 3. Those who can't separate the truly needy from the moochers and feel sorry for them all or 4. Special interests such as overpaid union workers or gay rights activists. Obama is the worst economic president we've had in decades and yet has 50% of the Country voting based on social issues rather than what will make this the great Country we once were Strive to be successful Walter, by the way, which group do you belong to?
Just because they win does not mean you are the smart guy......in my mind it means you did not do your homework! The people of IL just gave Madigan Emperor status, the Governor is meaningless, has no more veto power. Digest that, no check, no balance. And please tell us what good Ideas the Dems had?.....they pulled out the oldest and dirtiest tricks in the book. Abortion and Guns. They have no plan....but spend and tax! For the sake of all of us, I wish them the best, but track record says bend over and grab the lube.......
World will never change with that mentality.