My name is
John Laesch, the Democratic nominee running against Speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert.
Tomorrow, July, 7 2006 at 2:00 P.M. President Bush and Dennis Hastert will be touring Cabot Microelectronics in Aurora, Illinois. This will be the second time that I have had the opportunity to respond to Bush/Hastert directly.
History: John Laesch for Congress was launched last fall the day before Bush signed the transportation bill at Caterpillar in Aurora, IL. Funny how that transportation bill included $207 Million for a highway that Hastert used to make himself a cool $2 Million profit. Ummm yes, I will bring that up during tomorrow's press event. I will be providing the Democratic Response to President Bush's rhetoric.
Time to fight back! I need the netroots to do some research for me - help if you can.
According to today's Beacon News President Bush will be in Illinois on July 6th to hold a fundraiser for Republican Gubinatorial candidate, Judy Barr Topinka. After the event, Bush will chopper down to Illinois' 14th District to pull off a PR stunt (probably) with Dennis Hastert. I say probably because there is no confirmation that Hastert will be there, but my guess is that Bush would not come without Denny in tail.
Details on the event have not been released, but our best intel (at least two sources) shows that the event is scheduled for 1:30 P.M. A third source, WSPY Radio station is telling everyone 11:30 A.M. It should be noted that Kendall County Republican Chair, Dallas Ingemunson is a part owner of WSPY. I have to ask: Why would Ingemunson release the info to WSPY, but leave the rest of the media guessing?
Update: Lynn Sweet is saying that a 2:00 press event will happen at Cabot.
2:00 pm THE PRESIDENT participates in a Tour of Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation | Aurora, Illinois
POOL COVERAGE
2:25 pm THE PRESIDENT makes a Statement on the American Competitiveness Initiative
Regardless, I have planned to issue the Democratic response to Mr. Bush's appearance in Aurora. Because I don't need to live in secrecy like the Republicans do, I am telling you openly that people are invited to join us in Aurora between 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. at the corner of New York St. and Commons Dr. in Aurora, IL. Ideally, we would like to hold our event directly across from Cabot Microelectronics (500 Commons Dr., Aurora, IL), but I am not betting on police cooperation.
If the police ask us to leave (because a guy with a microphone is a threat) then you can find out our alternative location by calling one of the campaign cell phones (630.809.6595).
The last time Bush came to Montgomery, IL., police shut down Rt. 30 and several other roads leading into Caterpillar, but hopefully you can find parking in one of several places.
Here is a map:
1) At the corner of New York and Commons Drive is a Citgo gas station. Behind the gas station are some apartments/condos.
2) Just north of New York St. sits a Ponderosa, a Comfort Inn and a strip mall. A short walk puts you directly across from Cabot.
3) Liberty St. and Commons Dr. is close. Liberty will probably be shut down.
4) The Fox Valley Peace and Justice folks will be gathering near the corporate office.
5) Worst case scenario, people can park in the Fox Valley shopping mall and walk about two blocks.
Here is where I need help from the netroots.
* What % of Cabot is owned by foreign investors?
* How much $$$ has been earmarked for Cabot Microelectronics in the past energy bills or other appropriations bills?
* How much does the CEO of Cabot make? What is his or her name?
* How much have employees/PACs from Cabot contributed to Hastert or Bush?
* What other relationships exist between Cabot and Dennis Hastert?
* More about Cabot Microelectronics???
My speech will be built around the theme, "Patriotic Majority."
I am contemplating having signs made with one message - one theme. Here are some ideas that I would like to throw your way for a vote. Of course I am always open to other suggestions.
Respectully,
John Laesch