Shock Resistance

The question of the day is an SAT analogy problem:

Electric Cars are to the auto industry as [your answer here] is to the Federal Government?

Electric Cars : Auto Industry :: ? : Federal Government

The answer is ...

DEI Employees

Electric cars are just like DEI employees. They are only there because of government mandates and subsidies. If the playing field was level, no electric vehicle could hope to compete against an internal combustion engine.

This would explain why the Lake County GOP organized a protest at a Tesla dealership in Libertyville last weekend. Except it was the Democrats who organized the event. Republicans that did show up were there to counter-protest:

Hundreds attended a protest against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump outside a Tesla dealership in Libertyville, with dozens counter-protesting on Saturday. A protest organized by the Lake County Democrats was held late Saturday morning into early Saturday afternoon.
Hundreds attend protest of Elon Musk, President Donald Trump outside Libertyville Tesla dealership

The Lake County GOP was asked why their protesters were not protesting against electric-vehicle Teslas. A spokesman said: "Erm ... did that happen on Opposite Day?"

COMING UP ...
The IL GOP wants to remind you that global warming is a hoax. And they urge drivers to trade-in their Teslas for American cars. "Ship all of those green electric-vehicle Teslas back to Mars where they came from!"

Late to the Party

The question of the day comes from a recent Tesla Inc. interview questionnaire:

Q: Why did Trump slap a 37% tariff on iron alloys imported from China?

A: To stop the steel.

HaHa, if you believe the GOP, any election can get stolen -- and that no-doubt includes Senate District 26, where IL GOP party leaders will choose a new State Senator. The public was told that party leaders would convene on February 21 to vote-in their candidate:

With their first attempt resulting in a legal challenge, a group of suburban Republicans will meet Friday to again choose former state Sen. Dan McConchie's successor in the 26th District. The committee's leader said he doesn't expect the end result will be any different. The gathering is set for 1 p.m. at Palatine Township Republican Organization headquarters, 765 N. Quentin Road in Palatine.
Facing lawsuit, Republicans to meet a second time to choose McConchie's successor

The real vote however will occur when the party leaders convene on February 28:

Any additional applicants will be interviewed privately before a public vote is taken at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at the Palatine Township Republican Organization headquarters, 765 N. Quentin Road, Palatine.
Darby Hills' appointment to state Senate on hold as Republicans reopen applications for McConchie’s seat

Sharpeyed operatives will recognize a time-tested technique at pulling off voter fraud. Inform the voters about when election day is, but give them incorrect information.

One GOP party boss told your LakeCountyEye: "I don't see any discrepancy here. These are what we call alternative facts."

Let's Get Back Together and Do It Again

Not since the 2020 Presidential ballot, has an election been stolen by such blatant and massive voter fraud. Your LakeCountyEye, of course, refers to the recent IL GOP committee that was convened to choose a new State Senator to the 26th District. The fraud, in fact was so blatant and massive that the IL GOP committee will reconvene, presumably this time to do it again on the up-and-up:

With their first attempt resulting in a legal challenge, a group of suburban Republicans will meet Friday to again choose former state Sen. Dan McConchie's successor in the 26th District.
Facing lawsuit, Republicans to meet a second time to choose McConchie's successor

So, do you have the chops to re-represent Senate District 26? Do not delay, they will be voting on Friday, February 21:

Notice of 2/21 Meeting for 26th Legislative District Committee

OK, who will be the next State Senator to the 26th? Nobody knows.

Except he will be backbench State Rep Martin McLaughlin.

And soon after that, McLaughlin will resign from his State Representative seat.

And after some decent interval, they will appoint Darby Hills to replace McLaughlin.

The End.

You Can Be Anything

The question of the day comes from the CLC Electrical Engineering exam: How many people appointed to State Senate seat in District 26 does it take to screw in a light bulb?

HaHa, trick question. There isn't anyone appointed to the District 26 State Senate seat. Not if you believe the opinion of some District 26 Republicans:

Barrington Hills Trustee Darby Hills' appointment to a vacant state Senate seat should be nullified because she doesn't meet the state's definition of a Republican, a lawsuit filed Tuesday argues.
McConchie's would-be successor isn't a Republican and can't serve, lawsuit alleges

Illinois Senate Republicans were quick to defend their newest appointee: "Of course she is a  Republican. It's not like she was the President of Barbieland or something. Now, bet your bottom dollar the President of Barbieland is not a Republican. But our new State Senator is no President of Barbieland!"

President Barbie	District 26 State Senator
Are you tickled pink by this hilarious LakeCountyEye Double Vision®?

Lawyer Ken was unavailable for comment.

Succession 2.0

Precisely as predicted by your LakeCountyEye ...

Succession

Martin McLaughlin was chosen to serve the remainder of former State Senator Dan McConchie's term.

Backbench State Rep Martin McLaughlin was indeed chosen, but with one asterisk. That asterisk being Darby Hills was chosen to serve out the term:

Barrington Hills trustee to fill McConchie’s seat representing Illinois’ 26th Senate District

Who is Darby Hills? Nobody knows.

One IL GOP spokesman said: "We couldn't very well pick Marty McLaughlin, not after the LakeCountyEye had predicted just that."

A spokesman for your LakeCountyEye said: "HaHa, Psych!"

Why Did the Chicken Cross the Border?

Note to Ops: Don't try that trick where you get more soda by ordering it with no ice. That's because ICE is coming to the restaurant whether you want it or not:

Restaurant workers prepare as ICE arrests cast fear, uncertainty over industry

As readers of this blog are aware, there will be a new Chick-fil-A® coming to Waukegan ...

In the Fast Food Lane

And while it hasn't even been built yet, the restaurant already was raided by ICE. The Chick-fil-A Cows® along with Doodles the Chicken® were seen being hustled away in handcuffs:

UPDATE ...

ICE has issued a response to inquiries from your LakeCountyEye. The Chick-fil-A Cows® have been deported back to their place of origin, a meat packing plant in Iowa. While ICE reports it has "lost track" of Doodles the Chicken®, pointing to a "missing paperwork" problem.

Your LakeCountyEye will keep you apprised when further developments warrant.

Succession

Not since the Papal Conclave of 1605 that ended with a brawl and Cardinal Visconti acquiring several broken bones, has the appointment of a successor to high office been more ardently anticipated. Your LakeCountyEye of course refers to the replacement of already Ex-State Senator Dan McConchie:

Notice of Meeting for 26th Legislative District Committee

Do you have the chops to represent Senate District 26? Do not delay, the application deadline is Friday, February 7:

Application Instructions for State Senator for the 26th Legislative District:

So, who will be the next State Senator to the 26th? Nobody knows.

Except he will be backbench State Rep Martin McLaughlin.

And soon after that, McLaughlin will resign from his State Representative seat.

And after some decent interval, they will appoint Joe Salvi to replace McLaughlin.

The End.

Nepo Baby

Anti-choice, Ex-State Senator Dan McConchie is not shy when it comes to telling the IL GOP who they should choose to succeed him in the Senate:

"I want to make clear my full, complete, unequivocal endorsement for Joe Salvi to be my replacement in the Illinois Senate," said McConchie, according to Facebook. "He is exactly who we need in Springfield right now."
State Sen. Dan McConchie: Joe Salvi has 'my full, complete, unequivocal endorsement'

Who is Joe Salvi? Nobody knows. One thing is known, Joe Salvi is not backbench State Rep Martin McLaughlin. Much to his chagrin, McLaughlin thinks McLaughlin is entitled to the seat, and not Salvi:

McLaughlin criticized the perceived back room dealing if McConchie were actively attempting to put Salvi in his seat and threatened to primary Salvi if appointed. "This raises concerns about nepotism and insider politics, issues that Republicans have rightly criticized Democrats for engaging in," McLaughlin wrote. "I want to make clear that I intend to run for the Senate position in the [March] 2026 primary. I've earned the right to do through my record of election wins and job performance."
McConchie Resigning, State GOP Chair's Son Frontrunner for Seat

Joe Salvi, whoever he may be, has not spoken publicly -- further reinforcing the impression that there is more to this man of mystery than meets the eye. To get to the bottom of things, your LakeCountyEye asked the man-in-the-street: "Do you know who Joe Salvi is?"

"No"

Pete Cochran, Self-Employed Missionary

"No"

Linc Hayes, Crypto Salesman

"No"

Julie Barnes, Home Schoolmarm

The verdict s unanimous and that means one thing. Joe Salvi must be the new Republican DEI Hire!

Free Martin

The Question of the Day will test your math skills:

Q: How is freedom like a dozen large white eggs?

A: Neither one is free.

Illinois House Republican members have a Freedom Caucus. Which means two things. As its name suggests, the Freedom Caucus exemplifies a mindset of not being accountable. And, two, backbench State Rep Martin McLaughlin is a member.

It goes without saying that any such caucus will sooner or later get itself into some hot water. In the present case, the House Republicans stripped its Freedom Caucus members of their House privileges:

Being denied services are state Reps. Adam Niemerg of Dieterich, Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville, Chris Miller of Hindsboro, Blaine Wilhour of Beecher City and Marty McLaughlin of Barrington Hills.
THE BUZZ
LINES DRAWN

Sharpeyed operatives will observe that most of these are rural, downstate districts that want to secede from the State of Illinois. No doubt this new state will also need Barrington Hills for the tax revenue.

Note to Ops: McLaughlin wants to be appointed to Dan McConchie's vacated State Senate seat. This would get him out of the Illinois House Freedom Caucus. Not to mention the Illinois House.

Just Sayin!