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FILTER RESULTS ►New Chicago Congresswoman goes 2 days without violating laws
New Chicago Congresswoman Robin Kelly has not been indicted In a stunning turn of events, Chicago voters elected a woman to Congress who is not under indictment. In fact, Congresswoman Kelly has never been indicted. She has not been accused of any wrongdoing of any kind. Voters may express concern how she can be an [...]
Kelly Oxford on which depraved, funny books she likes
At the L.A. Times Festival of Books, Kelly Oxford sat down with Times columnist Robin Abcarian to talk about her book “Everything Is Perfect When You're a Liar,” the Twitter star's first collection of humorous essays.
You Decide: Do Think It is a Good Idea to Add Carrie Kelly to the “Regular” DC Universe?
DC made major news last week when they revealed that Carrie Kelly, from Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns, was making her “regular” DC Universe debut in Batman and Red Robin #19. Do you think that it is a good idea to add Kelly to the DC Universe? 1 Comments At April 15, 2013, Les Fontenelle [...]
REVIEW: "Batman and Red Robin" #19
Doug Zawisza gives "Batman and Red Robin" #19 4.5 stars, calling the first New 52 appearance of Carrie Kelly by Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason "an amazingly touching, entertaining story."
ChocolateCity.cc Congrats Robin Kelly, Illinois’ Newest Representative
ChocolateCity.cc Congrats Robin Kelly, Illinois’ Newest Representative Former Illinois State Rep. Robin Kelly, 56-year-old, was sworn in on Thursday by House Speaker John Boehner as the newest member of the House. Kelly will represent Illinois’ second Congressional district. Kelly takes over the seat held for 17 years by disgraced Jesse Jackson, Jr., 47-year-old, who pleaded [...]Show More Summary
New Rep. Robin Kelly: Sucking and blowing on guns
By Richard K. Barry One thing that you have to do in politics is win the races you're supposed to win. I'm sure there's a Vince Lombardi quote to this effect, I just can't think of it at the moment. It may not get a lot of attentionShow More Summary
POLL: What Do You Think Of Carrie Kelly Joining The New 52 DCU?
With the first New 52 appearance of Carrie Kelly in this week's "Batman and Red Robin," CBR asks, do you think it's a good move to make her part of Batman's regular supporting cast?
Rep. Kelly takes oath to replace Jackson Jr.
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., vowed she would work to reduce gun violence while in Congress.
Chicago Sun-Times Author: Election a 'Formality' Before Democrat Took Jackson Jr. Seat
After Robin Kelly's special election victory to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. Tuesday night, the Chicago Sun-Times' Natasha Korecki, who helped lead the media charge against Republican Paul McKinley, reported the election by the peopleShow More Summary
Robin Kelly Elected New 2nd Congressional District Representative
Robin Kelly will be sworn in as the successor to Jesse Jackson Jr. Thursday. All her constituents want is honesty and accessibility. [ more › ]
McKinley Wins 2/3 Counties and 22% in #IL02 Despite Zero Republican Party Support
Although he lost a hard fought campaign to anti-gun, anti-Tea Party extremist Robin Kelly on Tuesday night, Republican Paul McKinley had a more than respectable showing in a race that was deemed a no contest for the Democrat Party by the Chicago Media months before the primary election. Show More Summary
In Illinois, Robin Kelly easily wins congressional seat vacated by Jackson Jr.
Robin Kelly will head to Washington, D.C. this week to become the next congresswoman from Illinois. With 76 percent of precincts reporting as of 8:30 p.m., Kelly, a Democrat, had earned 74 percent of the vote, trumping ballots cast for her closest challenger, Republican Paul McK …
Kelly Will Replace Jackson in Congress
Robin Kelly (D) "claimed victory tonight in a low-turnout contest to decide the successor to former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in a 2nd Congressional District with a history of scandal-plagued representation," the Chicago Tribune reports.Reuters reports that with nearly three quarters of precincts reporting, Kelly had 91.9% of the vote.
Early returns show wide lead for Kelly for Illinois seat
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Gun control supporter Robin Kelly, a Democrat, was leading by a wide margin in early returns in the race for a Chicago area U.S. House seat on Tuesday evening, according to both suburban and Chicago returns.
Ex-lawmaker elected to succeed Jackson Jr.
Former state Rep. Robin Kelly won a special election for the Illinois congressional seat.
Robin Kelly out to early lead in race to replace Jackson Jr. in Congress
Democrat Robin Kelly is out to a commanding early lead tonight in a low-turnout contest to decide the successor to former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in a 2nd Congressional District with a history of scandal-plagued representation.
Last Minute Checks To Likely Illinois Special Election Winner
Robin Kelly looks likely to cruise to an easy victory in today's special election in Illinois to fill former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacant seat. But despite a notable lack of competition from her GOP opponent, recent campaign filings show that Kelly has continued to scoop up large campaign contributions.
First Thoughts: GOP miscalculates on filibuster?
GOP miscalculates on filibuster against gun legislation, especially as Newtown families begin to lobby Congress?.... Latest on the Manchin-Toomey talks… Too soon to read the 2014 tea leaves… Robin Kelly expected to cruise to victory in IL-2 special; polls close at 8 …
Robin Kelly: Conceal and Carry Failed in Aurora Shooting's Gun-Free Theater
A Democrat running for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat in Congress attacked the idea of concealed-carry firearms by citing the victims of the Aurora theater shooting, who could not defend themselves in a gun-free zone. Robin Kelly, candidate...Show More Summary
Nervous? Obama Endorses Anti-Gun Dem Kelly One Week Before IL-02 Election
With one week to go in the special election to replace disgraced former Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. in Illinois’ Second Congressional District, President Obama has chimed in and thrown his support behind the Democrat nominee, Robin Kelly. Show More Summary
