Daily Northwestern: Northwestern students balance classes and campaign work

When Alex Jakubowski decided to volunteer at a small political event last September, he didn’t know that, a year later, he’d be working 20 hours each day to get a man he met at the event elected to the U.S. Congress. (Read More) http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/northwestern-students-balance-classes-and-campaign-work-1.2383634

Examiner: Pollak campaign hopes petition drive will compel Schakowsky to debate

“To anyone listening to the steady stream of misinformation emanating from the campaign ofRep. Jan Schakowsky (D), it would seem that she’s handily thumping her opponent, Republican nominee Joel Pollak, in debates for the 9th district seat.  A recent post on her campaign website, for instance, was headlined: “Jan Trumps Pollak at KINS Debate.” (Read More) http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-chicago/pollak-campaign-hopes-petition-drive-will-compel-schakowsky-to-debate

Pioneer Press: Republican challenger Joel Pollak

Republican challenger Joel Pollak has given U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-9th, a run for the money, and the election Tuesday will render the final verdict on whether his youthful, energetic and visible campaign translates into votes in the Democratic-tilting district. (Read more) http://www.pioneerlocal.com/evanston/news/2837366,evanston-9thcongwrap-102810-s1.article

Huffington Post: A Conversation With Joel Pollak, Candidate for Congress (VIDEO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/baruch-shemtov/post_1125_b_773194.html

LWV October 10th Candidates’ Forum

The League of Women Voters has uploaded the candidates’ forum, held on October 10th at Niles North High School. http://blip.tv/file/4273857

Windy City Times: ELECTIONS ’10: VIEWS Don’t tread on LGBT voters?

“In the name of full disclosure, before I begin, the research and writing of this piece was anteceded by two very personal encounters of mine with the Tea Party movement.” Read More. http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=29141

Sun Times: State’s field of GOP hopefuls is strong

“For a blue state, Illinois in 2010 is offering opportunity for Republicans — thanks to one-party Democratic misrule in Springfield and the dismal national economy — and quality GOP candidates are stepping up to take advantage of the opening.” Read more, http://www.suntimes.com/news/huntley/2813998,CST-EDT-hunt19.article

Capital J: Political Points—From Masjid to Shul

“**Joel Pollak is stuck at 30 in his own poll weeks ahead of his effort to unseat Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) from her suburban Chicago seat. Those are nigh-impossible odds. Don’t count him out in the long run, though. I don’t know of a candidate who has made the case for Israel to a mosque on a [...]

NBC: Joel Pollak-Republican, Running for Congress

“The Man: South African native Joel Pollak is a Harvard educated lawyer who flipped parties in college. Now he’s running as the Republican candidate for the 9th district. He hopes to prevent incumbent Congressman Jan Schakowsky from winning her seventh term.”  Read More: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Joel-Pollak-105037069.html#ixzz12mA9426q

American Thinker – Jan Schakowsky: First You Lose, then you Misquote

“Several hundred people turned  out last night to hear Illinois 9th district  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky  discuss Israel with her Republican challenger, Joel Pollak.  By the end of the night a few things were clear:” Read more. http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/10/jan_schakowsky_first_you_lose.html

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