Selected Conservative Candidates Illinois 2014 And Earlier
Illinois joined the union on December 3, 1818, to become the 21st state of the United States of America. The first elected governor was Shadrach Bond, who belonged to the then-Independent Party. He ran unopposed in what was described by historians as the Era of Good Feelings. More recently, Bruce Rauner was one of the conservative candidates Illinois 2014, when he was elected to succeed incumbent Patrick Quinn.
Patrick Joseph (Pat) Quinn was the 31st governor of Illinois, serving for six years between 2009 and 2015. He assumed office after the previous governor, Rod Blagojevich, was impeached on corruption charges.
Prior to becoming governor of the state, Bond served as a representative in Congress for what was then called the Territory of Illinois. In the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, Americans desired unity and had a sense of national purpose. The Federalist Party imploded on itself; with it went the constant conflict between itself and the Democrat-Republican party. Not all historians agree that this was a period of good feelings.
Joe Walsh was a Congressman for the Eighth District between 2011 and 2013. In the middle of his term, the district was redrawn and he failed to hold onto his office when he ran for Congress in the new 14th district. At one time, he regarded himself a moderate Republican. Apparently, the moderate party was too left-wing for him and he now supports the mega-conservative Tea Party. He is also fiercely critical of President Barack Obama. Walsh the politician is not the same individual as Joe Walsh, Eagle guitarist.
In terms of elected office, Alan Keyes has so far been only a bridesmaid, never a bride. He has run unsuccessfully for the offices of President of the United States (1996, 2000 and 2008) and U. S. Senate (1988, 1992, and 2004). He served as a UN ambassador for President Ronald Reagan and later as Reagan's Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from 1985 to 1987. He, too, retired from politics to become a talk show host. These guys do love the sound of their own voices.
Never elected to public office but a highly influential Republican in any case, Richard Uihlein graduated from Stanford University in northern California to become a successful businessman and staunch supporter of conservative politics. Determined to keep as much of his money out of the grip of government, he makes donations to the ultra-right Tea Party. He and his wife have their own successful business selling packaging supplies.
Before Joe Walsh and his predecessor Melissa Bean, Philip Crane held the critical post of representative to the 8th Congressional District, which includes Chicago, from 1969 to 2005, a term of 36 years. In 1990, he ran unsuccessfully for president against Ronald Reagan. He is the son of a physician and college professor, George Washington crane III.
By far the most famous conservative politician was 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, a member of the Whig Party. The Whig Party was formed to oppose President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic policies. He is best known for leading the country through the Civil War, freeing the slaves, preserving the union, modernizing the economy, and strengthening the federal government. Lincoln's term as president was cut short by his assassination in 1865 at the hand of John Wilkes Booth, six days after the surrender of General Robert E. Lee.
Patrick Joseph (Pat) Quinn was the 31st governor of Illinois, serving for six years between 2009 and 2015. He assumed office after the previous governor, Rod Blagojevich, was impeached on corruption charges.
Prior to becoming governor of the state, Bond served as a representative in Congress for what was then called the Territory of Illinois. In the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, Americans desired unity and had a sense of national purpose. The Federalist Party imploded on itself; with it went the constant conflict between itself and the Democrat-Republican party. Not all historians agree that this was a period of good feelings.
Joe Walsh was a Congressman for the Eighth District between 2011 and 2013. In the middle of his term, the district was redrawn and he failed to hold onto his office when he ran for Congress in the new 14th district. At one time, he regarded himself a moderate Republican. Apparently, the moderate party was too left-wing for him and he now supports the mega-conservative Tea Party. He is also fiercely critical of President Barack Obama. Walsh the politician is not the same individual as Joe Walsh, Eagle guitarist.
In terms of elected office, Alan Keyes has so far been only a bridesmaid, never a bride. He has run unsuccessfully for the offices of President of the United States (1996, 2000 and 2008) and U. S. Senate (1988, 1992, and 2004). He served as a UN ambassador for President Ronald Reagan and later as Reagan's Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from 1985 to 1987. He, too, retired from politics to become a talk show host. These guys do love the sound of their own voices.
Never elected to public office but a highly influential Republican in any case, Richard Uihlein graduated from Stanford University in northern California to become a successful businessman and staunch supporter of conservative politics. Determined to keep as much of his money out of the grip of government, he makes donations to the ultra-right Tea Party. He and his wife have their own successful business selling packaging supplies.
Before Joe Walsh and his predecessor Melissa Bean, Philip Crane held the critical post of representative to the 8th Congressional District, which includes Chicago, from 1969 to 2005, a term of 36 years. In 1990, he ran unsuccessfully for president against Ronald Reagan. He is the son of a physician and college professor, George Washington crane III.
By far the most famous conservative politician was 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, a member of the Whig Party. The Whig Party was formed to oppose President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic policies. He is best known for leading the country through the Civil War, freeing the slaves, preserving the union, modernizing the economy, and strengthening the federal government. Lincoln's term as president was cut short by his assassination in 1865 at the hand of John Wilkes Booth, six days after the surrender of General Robert E. Lee.
