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* Not unexpected, of course…
Another loss for the Ice Cream Man. US House rejects Jim Oberweis GOP challenge of election of Democratic US Rep Lauren Underwood to a second term from Illinois 14th CD.
— Rick Pearson (@rap30) May 13, 2021
* Underwood press release…
Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted to officially dismiss Jim Oberweis’ 2020 election contest, filed in early January after Congresswoman Lauren Underwood was sworn into the 117th Congress. Underwood campaign spokesperson, Jordan Troy, issued the following statement in response:
“Earlier this afternoon, the House of Representatives voted to dismiss Jim Oberweis’ official election contest against Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. For the past six months, he has taken the attention away from the issues affecting our communities by wasting taxpayer resources with his political theater. And while this chapter may finally be over, many members of the Republican Party still continue to question the merits of our democratic process by undermining our free and fair elections.
“With this election contest behind us, Lauren will continue to prioritize the residents of IL-14 by bringing home the resources our hardworking families and businesses need to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
*** UPDATE *** Rick Pearson…
The committee’s Republican minority issued its own recommendation to dismiss Oberweis’ challenge, saying he failed to serve “proper and timely” notice of the challenge to Underwood, calling it “a fatal procedural error.”
The GOP recommendation was issued by the committee’s top minority member, Rep. Rodney Davis, a Republican from downstate Taylorville.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 4:52 am
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Oberweis runs dairies much better than he runs campaigns, just sayin.
Comment by PublicServant Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 8:21 am
At least he got to take the orientation tour so he will be ready for next time.
Comment by DuPage Saint Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 8:21 am
There is something Oberweis is good at… constantly and consistently losing.
Yea Oberweis… you lost… again.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 8:25 am
= For the past six months, he has taken the attention away from the issues affecting our communities =
Of course, that assumes that anyone pays attention to Oberweis.
Comment by JoanP Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 8:40 am
Mr. Oberweis, in your quest to overturn Rep. Underwood totals has melted and expired. Return to the dairy factory.
Comment by Pizza Man Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 8:55 am
Could Oberweis win an election in his own house?
Dude has serious rejection issues.
Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 9:10 am
You love to see it.
Comment by Dirty Red Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 9:37 am
If you want to read the House report.
https://www.congress.gov/117/crpt/hrpt28/CRPT-117hrpt28.pdf
Comment by OneMan Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 9:46 am
Notably, not even the Republican dissent, authored by Rodney Davis, would have found in favor of Oberweis. They just would have dismissed his claim on procedural grounds, for failure to properly serve Rep. Underwood with the challenge, rather than on the merits.
Comment by Quibbler Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 10:02 am
“Dude has serious rejection issues.”
When someone pays that much money to be publicly humiliated, I presume they enjoy it.
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 10:04 am
Anyone remember Lars “America First” Daley?
Comment by bogey golfer Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 10:20 am
“Oberweis runs dairies much better than he runs campaigns”
Does make one wonder if he really has anything to do with the dairy
Comment by Annonin' Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 10:36 am
More time for helicopter rides Jim.
Comment by Proud Sucker Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 11:50 am
- Annonin’ - Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 10:36 am:
He took over a sagging businesses, almost ran it into the ground, and it was his now ex-wife who revived it using ideas he rejected. https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/august-2008/what-makes-jim-run/
Comment by Shield Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 12:19 pm
Hang in there Jim, the Republicans are working mightily on who’s legally “entitled” to vote. Like,FOID card, yes; student ID, no. See?
Comment by justaguy02 Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 1:09 pm