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Meister applauds Gates announcement to stop enforcing DADT Calls decision a step in the right direction
March 26, 2010 - (Chicago) Jacob Meister, former candidate for the United States Senate from Illinois, released the following statement Thursday regarding Secretary of the Defense Gates’ announcement that the military will revamp its rules relating to enforcement of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the 17-year-old policy of forcing gays serving in the military to be closeted or face discharge from the armed forces.
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An important note to my supporters
January 31, 2010 - Dear supporters, Thank you! Thank you for your unselfishness.
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Meister withdraws, endorses Giannoulias
January 31, 2010 - (Chicago) Jacob Meister withdrew his name from consideration for United States Senate Sunday before a crowd of supporters, union members and elected officials at Teamsters Local 705, and announced his support for frontrunner candidate Alexi Giannoulias. “I entered this race last year because I knew that keeping the discussion on jobs and keeping the seat Blue were of equal importance,” Meister said. “Today we have a candidate who stands above the rest, Alexi Giannoulias will take my 20/20 Vision and use it to benefit all of Illinois.”
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Meister Issues Statement Regarding President’s Move to Repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
January 27, 2010 - “On behalf of the estimated 13,000 men and women who have left the military, the thousands who have been deterred from entering it and those who are forced to live a life of hypocrisy solely because of this demoralizing and discriminatory policy, I say to the President, 'It is about time.'
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1 Day Left, Meister Votes Early
January 27, 2010 - Jacob Meister encouraged voters of all ages to vote early, quipping as he left Truman College, “If nothing else it beats waiting in line.” Early voting ends at 5 p.m. tomorrow.
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Meister: Supreme Court Ruling Puts Private Interests First
January 21, 2010 - Jacob Meister, Democrat for U.S. Senate, took aim at conservative members of the Supreme Court and Rehnquist protégé David Hoffman, after the Supreme Court handed down a decision today to lift the limits on political contributions for corporations and labor unions.
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Americans for Democratic Action Picks Meister
January 21, 2010 - Jacob Meister is the Americans for Democratic Action's choice in the Democratic primary for United States Senate.
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Attorney Takes Legal Action Against WTTW
January 20, 2010 - An attorney for the Meister for U.S. Senate campaign is asking the Federal Communications Commission to find WTTW/Chicago in violation of FCC rules for its exclusion of Jacob Meister from a debate the station was scheduled to televise tonight.
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Meister to Take WTTW to Court
January 17, 2010 - Jacob Meister, Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, has been informed that WTTW intends to exclude him from its United States Senate debate scheduled for Wednesday, January 20. All candidates who meet FCC guidelines must be included, according to the Communications Act of 1934 and FCC regulations, which outline equal access provisions.
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Meister Takes His 20/20 Vision on the Road
January 13, 2010 - Six cities are the settings for town hall meetings Jacob Meister, Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, is holding across Illinois.
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Meister Invites All Ages and Faces to TV Debate
January 12, 2010 - Jacob Meister, Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, brought both his economic plans and current and future voters whose lives will be improved by those plans to the ABC7 debate Tuesday.
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Meister Rallies Behind President's Green Initiatives
January 8, 2010 - “Since the beginning of my campaign I have been pushing for this kind of initiative, and I am glad to see President Obama taking the lead and putting some of our tax dollars to work creating the kind of jobs that will sustain us into the future,” Meister said.
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Meister Takes Campaign to Champaign Voters
January 7, 2010 - Jacob Meister's campaign has been about hearing the voters' voice. And what better way to do that than at a town hall meeting?
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Martin's Comments an Attack on all Americans; Congress Must Repeal 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'
December 28, 2009 - Jacob Meister, candidate for U.S. Senate, issued the following statement in response to Andy Martin’s egregious and disgusting attacks on the alleged sexual orientation of Mark Kirk, and his hi-jacking of the Chicago media-market to infuse hate into the race for U.S. Senate.
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Meister’s Message About Jobs is a Winner
December 14, 2009 - The public responded positively to the Meister for Senate campaign’s first Chicago TV ad.
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Join Our First Telephone Town Hall Meeting Monday
December 12, 2009 - When was the last time you heard a politician say ‘I’m listening’? How often have you reacted to that shallow assurance with an, oh yeah, listening to who? When was the last time you had the opportunity to drive the discussion and an agenda? When was the last time you were remotely interested in doing so? When was the last time someone asked you what you thought, and meant it?
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Meister: ‘We are Going Where the Fans are’
December 11, 2009 - Meister campaign's smart media buy reflects Illinoisans’ ability to stretch a buck.
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Welcoming President, Candidates to the Jobs Discussion
December 9, 2009 - Jacob Meister says that putting people back to work should be the country's foremost priority.
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Meister: Removal of Public Option Sells out the Public
December 9, 2009 - Jacob Meister, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, says the interests of tens of millions of Americans are being sold out in favor of the interests of a few insurance companies.
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Six and Counting: Aurora Campaign Office Opens
December 7, 2009 - Jacob Meister takes his message to Main Street while his opponents spend millions on air time.
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Poll: Meister Captures Majority of Undecided Voters
December 3, 2009 - Nearly 60 days out, no candidate is the front runner in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, Jacob Meister is in a strong position to capture a majority of those undecided voters.
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U.S. Senate Democratic Primary is Wide Open
December 3, 2009 - New poll shows Meister in strong position and competing for the lead in the Feb. 2, 2010 election.
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Meister's Statement on Afghanistan Plan
December 2, 2009 - President Obama's new military strategy must provide the funding and support that emphasizes education and infrastructure.
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Students Hear Jobs, Education Message
December 1, 2009 - Meister meets with first-time and future voters.
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A Call to Action on World AIDS Day
December 1, 2009 - Meister says increased funding for HIV research is neccessary.
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Wheeling is Site for Newest Field Office
November 23, 2009 - Jacob Meister continues to build a strong field base for the campaign.
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Meister Hears You: We Need All the Help We Can Get
November 19, 2009 - A dry cleaner has never seen business so bad. A restaurant owner fears he may have to cut staff. Another business owner does not know how he can provide health insurance for his employees.
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Meister Releases '32 Hours with Team Meister'
November 18, 2009 - Candidate Jacob Meister shows you what is like to take a campaign on the road.
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Meister Lauds Tentative Strike Agreement at UIUC
November 18, 2009 - Jacob Meister congratulates both sides for a swift resolution.
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Meister: Transfer Detainees to Thomson
November 16, 2009 - Jacob Meister calls the use of the Thomson Correctional Facility a win-win for Illinoisans and Americans alike.
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Meister Supports Striking Graduate Employees
November 16, 2009 - The continuation of tuition waivers is important for the development of the workforce of tomorrow, says Jacob Meister, candidate for U.S. Senate.
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Meister Unveils 20/20 Vision
November 12, 2009 - This plan for the future is a blueprint for creating jobs, reinvigorating the economy and revitalizing manufacturing in Illinois
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Peoria campaign office to open
November 12, 2009 - First Champaign, now Peoria, are home to new Meister for U.S. Senate regional field offices.
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Meister supports AMA vote on 'don't ask, don't tell'
November 11, 2009 - Jacob Meister, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois, congratulated the American Medical Association on its decision to oppose the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
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Meister for Senate launches TV ads downstate
November 9, 2009 - (Chicago) Jacob Meister, candidate for U.S. Senate, will make his television debut Monday, when his campaign begins running its first ad “We Are Ready” in Central Illinois.
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Meister: A democracy includes all
November 4, 2009 - Statement on gay-issues referenda in Maine and Washington state “Last evening it appeared that Washington voters declined to expand domestic partnerships, while in Maine, the end result on overturning gay marriage was too close to call. This morning, we are optimistic regarding what will happen in the Northwest, but that is tempered by the disappointment with the outcome in the Northeast."
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Jacob Marches in 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago's Little Village
September 13, 2009 - On Sunday Sept. 13, 2009, Jacob and a crew of Meister for Senate volunteers marched in the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade.
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Get Jacob on the Ballot: Help Circulate Petitions
September 10, 2009 - Help Meister for Senate collect signatures so that Jacob's name will appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary election on Feb. 2, 2010.
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Jacob Meister to run as Democrat for Illinois' U.S. Senate Seat
September 8, 2009 - On Tuesday, Sep 8, 2009, Jacob Meister announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Roland Burris.
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Opening Gambit as the Campaigns Begin
September 1, 2009 - You probably don't know my name, but that's a good thing. Some known names have already begun to declare their candidacies for the U.S. Senate seat that will open up next year in Illinois.
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Volunteers Needed
September 1, 2009 - We are a grassroots campaign. Without the generous help and support of volunteers, we simply cannot get the job done.
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