Santorum rallies in Mount Vernon and Effingham Illinois
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum stumped in downstate Illinois urging supporters to mobilize via social networks to boost his Illinois primary bid. He spoke to about 1,000 in Mount Vernon at the Outland Airport with 660 counted by the Register-News and drew cheers in Effingham, acknowledging his fundraising challenges and the need for conservative Republicans to help in the race against Barack Obama.
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Santorum rallies in Herrin criticizes Obama policies
GOP candidate Rick Santorum denounces Obama foreign policy as weak and aided by radical Islamists while urging more coal mining and oil drilling. He mocks Romney on energy and accuses Obama of excessive taxes and regulation with a flat tax as alternative. Local residents praise his values and Harrisburg officials highlight disaster relief outreach.
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12th District race in Illinois faces tight contest
In Southern Illinois the 12th Congressional district race shapes up as highly competitive. Candidates include Democrat Brad Harriman and Republican Ken Wiezer, with Plummer aiding GOP effort and policies stressing tax reform energy independence and smaller government. Political science professor Jason Jackson notes Plummer leads on paper, while Harriman has strong party support. The race moves toward a broad, heavy ad campaign as general election nears.
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