CONTRIBUTOR
REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES / NATIONAL IMPACT
Alex Keown
Member For
42 weeks 2 days
BIOGRAPHY
Alex Keown spent seven years covering state and local politics for daily newspapers in eastern North Carolina. He cut his teeth reporting on municipal and county government at The Daily Southerner before quickly moving on to start a new political beat at The Wilson Daily Times.
A one man political desk, he covered topics ranging from elections of state and local officials, county board of elections procedures, the federal tobacco buyout, and legislative issues affecting the counties served by The Wilson Daily Times. Alex wrote articles about ongoing issues as well, including investigating the corruption of former Rep. Frank Balance, D-NC, and highlighting the political battle over state contracts for retread tires. Alex left journalism and North Carolina in the summer of 2007 to move to DuPage County, Illinois to try his hand at corporate writing. Following the 2008 presidential election, Alex contacted the DuPage County Republican Party to volunteer his media skills. He currently serves the party as its Media Specialist, writing articles and press releases about the successes of the party and the conservative movement in the Chicago suburbs. In December 2009 Alex was tapped by the DuPage Young Republicans to serve as Communications Director,
COMMENTARIES
Biggert says next 24 hours crucial to nation's medical system
By Alex Keown | 03/20/10
The next 24 hours will determine the fate of the nation's medical systems and one-sixth of the natonal economy, U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert said in a her weekly newsletter. Biggert, along with the entire GOP Congressional Delegation is tirelessly working to defeat the health care proposal scheduled to be voted for on Sunday. "Right now, Democrat leaders are twisting arms and making deals behind closed doors in the hunt for the last few... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) |
Karl Rove talks health care and Republican strategy at Lincoln Day
By Alex Keown | 03/20/10
OAK BROOK –- “When your name has become an adjective – Rovian – you know you have arrived.” Those are the words DuPage County Republican Party Chairman Dan Cronin used to describe Karl Rove, the keynote speaker of the 49th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner. Cronin said Rove, the former senior adviser and deputy White House chief of staff, was tapped to address the crowd during this important election cycle... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
Ten things Everyone Should Know about Democrats' Health Care Plan
By Alex Keown | 03/19/10
House Minority Leader John Boehner said the Democrat's health care plan will kill jobs in America if it is rammed through the House this weekend. The analysis is below: NUMBERS TO KNOW: $569.2 billion in tax increases $523.5 billion in Medicare cuts $48 billion more for Medicaid 1. A Job-Killing Government Takeover of Health Care. No amount of changes or legislative tricks can hide the true destructive nature of this... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Cook County (IL) | DuPage County (IL) |
Rasmussen: 50 Percent Less LIkely to Support Member who Votes for Obamacare
By Alex Keown | 03/18/10
Rasmussen Reports latest poll shows a bleak future for members of Congress who support the health care plan proposed by leading Democrats. According to the poll 50 percent of U.S. voters say they are less likely to vote for their representative in Congress this November if he or she votes for the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats.Only 34 percent of voters say they will support a member of Congress who... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
Duffy Wants Video of Cullerton's Red-Light Infraction Released
By Alex Keown | 03/17/10
Ill. Senate Democrats continue to play hardball over red-light cameras. Earlier this week the Senate Democrats gleefully released a video of red-light camera opponent Dan Duffy, a Lake Barrington Republican, failing to stop at a red light in Shaumburg. The video was sought by an aide to Sen. John Cullerton, a Chicago Democrat and president of the Illinois Senate. The video shows Duffy rolling through a stop light as he takes a right... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Cook County (IL) | DuPage County (IL) |
Rove Reminder - Former Bush Adviser to Keynote Lincoln Day
By Alex Keown | 03/15/10
WHEATON – Karl Rove, the former adviser to President George W. Bush, will address the DuPage Republican Party during the 49th annual DuPage Republican Party Dinner on Friday at the Marriott Oak Brook. Rove’s visit is part of his book tour promoting his forthcoming memoir, “Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight”, which was released last week.During the dinner Rove will share stories... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
Blago Slime Oozes into American Living Rooms
By Alex Keown | 03/15/10
If America didn't know former Illinois Rod Blagojevich was the epitomy of a slimy and corrupt politician, they do now. Blago made his network debut last night on Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice." Blago, who was impeached and removed from office over a year ago, is using his appearance on this show not to win money for charity (which is the premise of the program) but as a public relations campaign for his upcoming trial. In the... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
DuPage Republicans enthusiastically launch Brady campaign
By Alex Keown | 03/14/10
We will take back a government that has overspent, overtaxed and damaged the credibility of the state of Illinois. That was the message trumpeted by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady during a DuPage County rally on Sunday. Addressing a crowd of nearly 400 rabid Republicans all waving Brady campaign signs, Brady and the other members of the statewide Republican ticket, said when elected... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
Sen. Duffy Skeptical of Lobbyist Involvement in Red Light Camera Negotiations
By Alex Keown | 03/12/10
On his Facebook.com page Ill. Sen. Dan Duffy, a Barrington Republican, said he was disappointed that lobbyists were allowed in a meeting where legislators were debating red light camera legislation. "Why are they involved in drafting legislation?" he asked his facebook friends. The lobbyists represented Redflex and Redspeed, the two biggest red-light camera companies in Illinois. According to the Daily Herald lawmakers and ... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Cook County (IL) | DuPage County (IL) |
Cronin Seeks Reform of County Water Commission
By Alex Keown | 03/12/10
Troubles with the DuPage County Water commission are a priority campaign issue for Dan Cronin, the Repulican candidate for DuPage County Chairman. Cronin, who currently serves in the Illinois Senate, said more than $19 million in missing funds, a proposed increase in water rates and a plan to take on additional debt are not fairly serving the residents of DuPage County. "In this recession, people are increasingly frustrated about more... read more »
1 Comment | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) |
CONTRIBUTOR
REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES / NATIONAL IMPACT
Alex Keown
Member For
42 weeks 2 days
BIOGRAPHY
Alex Keown spent seven years covering state and local politics for daily newspapers in eastern North Carolina. He cut his teeth reporting on municipal and county government at The Daily Southerner before quickly moving on to start a new political beat at The Wilson Daily Times.
A one man political desk, he covered topics ranging from elections of state and local officials, county board of elections procedures, the federal tobacco buyout, and legislative issues affecting the counties served by The Wilson Daily Times. Alex wrote articles about ongoing issues as well, including investigating the corruption of former Rep. Frank Balance, D-NC, and highlighting the political battle over state contracts for retread tires. Alex left journalism and North Carolina in the summer of 2007 to move to DuPage County, Illinois to try his hand at corporate writing. Following the 2008 presidential election, Alex contacted the DuPage County Republican Party to volunteer his media skills. He currently serves the party as its Media Specialist, writing articles and press releases about the successes of the party and the conservative movement in the Chicago suburbs. In December 2009 Alex was tapped by the DuPage Young Republicans to serve as Communications Director,
COMMENTARIES
Biggert says next 24 hours crucial to nation's medical system
By Alex Keown | 03/20/10
The next 24 hours will determine the fate of the nation's medical systems and one-sixth of the natonal economy, U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert said in a her weekly newsletter. Biggert, along with the entire GOP Congressional Delegation is tirelessly working to defeat the health care proposal scheduled to be voted for on Sunday. "Right now, Democrat leaders are twisting arms and making deals behind closed doors in the hunt for the last few... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) |
Karl Rove talks health care and Republican strategy at Lincoln Day
By Alex Keown | 03/20/10
OAK BROOK –- “When your name has become an adjective – Rovian – you know you have arrived.” Those are the words DuPage County Republican Party Chairman Dan Cronin used to describe Karl Rove, the keynote speaker of the 49th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner. Cronin said Rove, the former senior adviser and deputy White House chief of staff, was tapped to address the crowd during this important election cycle... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
Ten things Everyone Should Know about Democrats' Health Care Plan
By Alex Keown | 03/19/10
House Minority Leader John Boehner said the Democrat's health care plan will kill jobs in America if it is rammed through the House this weekend. The analysis is below: NUMBERS TO KNOW: $569.2 billion in tax increases $523.5 billion in Medicare cuts $48 billion more for Medicaid 1. A Job-Killing Government Takeover of Health Care. No amount of changes or legislative tricks can hide the true destructive nature of this... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Cook County (IL) | DuPage County (IL) |
Rasmussen: 50 Percent Less LIkely to Support Member who Votes for Obamacare
By Alex Keown | 03/18/10
Rasmussen Reports latest poll shows a bleak future for members of Congress who support the health care plan proposed by leading Democrats. According to the poll 50 percent of U.S. voters say they are less likely to vote for their representative in Congress this November if he or she votes for the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats.Only 34 percent of voters say they will support a member of Congress who... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
Duffy Wants Video of Cullerton's Red-Light Infraction Released
By Alex Keown | 03/17/10
Ill. Senate Democrats continue to play hardball over red-light cameras. Earlier this week the Senate Democrats gleefully released a video of red-light camera opponent Dan Duffy, a Lake Barrington Republican, failing to stop at a red light in Shaumburg. The video was sought by an aide to Sen. John Cullerton, a Chicago Democrat and president of the Illinois Senate. The video shows Duffy rolling through a stop light as he takes a right... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Cook County (IL) | DuPage County (IL) |
Rove Reminder - Former Bush Adviser to Keynote Lincoln Day
By Alex Keown | 03/15/10
WHEATON – Karl Rove, the former adviser to President George W. Bush, will address the DuPage Republican Party during the 49th annual DuPage Republican Party Dinner on Friday at the Marriott Oak Brook. Rove’s visit is part of his book tour promoting his forthcoming memoir, “Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight”, which was released last week.During the dinner Rove will share stories... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
Blago Slime Oozes into American Living Rooms
By Alex Keown | 03/15/10
If America didn't know former Illinois Rod Blagojevich was the epitomy of a slimy and corrupt politician, they do now. Blago made his network debut last night on Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice." Blago, who was impeached and removed from office over a year ago, is using his appearance on this show not to win money for charity (which is the premise of the program) but as a public relations campaign for his upcoming trial. In the... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
DuPage Republicans enthusiastically launch Brady campaign
By Alex Keown | 03/14/10
We will take back a government that has overspent, overtaxed and damaged the credibility of the state of Illinois. That was the message trumpeted by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady during a DuPage County rally on Sunday. Addressing a crowd of nearly 400 rabid Republicans all waving Brady campaign signs, Brady and the other members of the statewide Republican ticket, said when elected... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) | Cook County (IL) |
Sen. Duffy Skeptical of Lobbyist Involvement in Red Light Camera Negotiations
By Alex Keown | 03/12/10
On his Facebook.com page Ill. Sen. Dan Duffy, a Barrington Republican, said he was disappointed that lobbyists were allowed in a meeting where legislators were debating red light camera legislation. "Why are they involved in drafting legislation?" he asked his facebook friends. The lobbyists represented Redflex and Redspeed, the two biggest red-light camera companies in Illinois. According to the Daily Herald lawmakers and ... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Cook County (IL) | DuPage County (IL) |
Cronin Seeks Reform of County Water Commission
By Alex Keown | 03/12/10
Troubles with the DuPage County Water commission are a priority campaign issue for Dan Cronin, the Repulican candidate for DuPage County Chairman. Cronin, who currently serves in the Illinois Senate, said more than $19 million in missing funds, a proposed increase in water rates and a plan to take on additional debt are not fairly serving the residents of DuPage County. "In this recession, people are increasingly frustrated about more... read more »
1 Comment | Related Topics »DuPage County (IL) |
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