Ibendahl on Politics

The Illinois Republican State Convention next month offers regular Republicans an opportunity to succeed where their GOP lawmakers in Springfield have failed for the past seven years.

The Illinois Republican Party’s latest financial disclosure report filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections demands some answers from State Party Chairman Pat Brady and other party officials.

When your top party officials think the biggest problem with the Republican Party is that Republicans are participating too much – yes, you can probably expect big problems.

I was never a particular fan of Republican State Representative Rosemary Mulligan. But no one deserves to get the old Tom Double Cross.

Kudos to everyone who stood-up and ran for Republican Precinct Committeeman. Now it’s time to make a difference at your county convention.

The voters of the 42nd Ward were right to reject Tommy Smithburg.

Rick Santorum's earned my vote.

A three-way race for 42nd Ward Republican Committeeman has taken a particularly nasty turn thanks to one of the challengers, 23-year-old Tom Smithburg.

Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady's email defending his latest attack on Republicans.

On Saturday, POLITICO will broadcast a live South Carolina primary night show featuring instant election results and analysis.