Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560: Why We Need to “Relentlessly” Make the Blue State-Red State Case
November 5, 2026
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Glennon raised the stakes of the moment in broader civilizational terms: “This election in Illinois is not about the usual pedestrian issues… it’s about nothing less than whether Western civilization survives in our democratic republic of America because [the left], just on the open border alone, will destroy the country, and now they’re bringing in the jihadists, frankly, into the party.” Audio and summary linked here.Audio and summary linked here.
New Trier High School made national headlines nine years ago as a “canary in a coal mine” for political indoctrination in public schools. The canaries lived.
Among the consequences of economic growth that badly lags national averages are billions of lost revenue every year. Yet denial reigns in Illinois, fueling the vicious cycle of demand for higher taxes.
Keep the headline,just tweek the numbers for next week
Eddie Haskell, er …..I mean Arne Duncan invokes the magic of identifying root causes. He’s a man with a plan and a preliminary budget, just like Tom Skerrit in Contact. I think he should be generous with some critical path sprinkles. He should start by identifying and defining a gathering. Next, what elements cause a situation? Community involvement is essential. A town hall meeting could nurture community involvement. A town hall meeting with a special guest, The Mayor can share her views.