Akey is expected to be the final addition to new defensive coordinator Joe Barrys staff. In recent weeks, Barry has also hired former Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell (defensive backs) and defensive quality control assistant Chad Grimm while retaining linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti.
political newcomer from Winnetka, has plowed more than $27 million of his own fortune into the race. He overcame a four-way GOP primary in March and is now trying to convince disgruntled Republicans not to vote for Libertarian candidate for governor Chad Grimm, who could siphon votes away from him.
Date: Nov 04, 2014
Category: U.S.
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Election Day: Illinois voters to decide race for governor between Pat Quinn ...
Quinn and Rauner face a challenge from a third candidate, libertarian Chad Grimm. He picked up an endorsement on Monday from William Kelly, a Republican running for Chicago mayor. In a recent Chicago Tribune poll, 4 percent of likely voters favored Grimm.
As Quinn, Rauner and Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm close out what has become the most expensive races for governor in Illinois history, here is a recap of some of the significant issues facing the state.
Date: Nov 02, 2014
Category: U.S.
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Social issues catch up to Rauner, the man with no social agenda
How many pro-lifers are voting for Chad Grimm? If they werent doing that, theyd be voting for the Republican, David Yepsen, the institute's director said of Grimm, the Libertarian candidate in the race. The pro-life vote has to be considered part of the Republican base vote.
Date: Nov 01, 2014
Category: U.S.
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Gubernatorial candidates make the most of final weekend before election
Early voting ends Sunday at 4:00pm at most locations. We Ask America Polls says if voter turnout is the same as it was in 2010, Quinn would get 48% of the vote, Rauner would get 44% of the vote and Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm would get 6% of the vote.
Date: Nov 01, 2014
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Libertarian Chad Grimm could impact governor's race
The Operating Engineers' Union that endorsed Governor Quinn has promised $200 thousand dollars in help for Chad Grimm. Most of that money will be spent downstate where the Libertarian could draw conservatives away from Rauner.
The Reboot Illinois/We Ask America poll released Tuesday shows that if the election were held today, Quinn would get 44 percent of the vote, compared to 40 percent for Rauner. Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm comes in at 6 percent in the poll.