Rafael News
Thank You and Congratulations
posted: February 03, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates
While I’m disappointed that we lost yesterday’s primary, I was so blessed by the support, encouragement and prayers I received throughout the campaign that I feel great. So many of you gave so much to this campaign, and I’m humbled and grateful. Thank you.
I also want to congratulate my friend...
The Doings Endorses Rivadeneira
posted: January 25, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues, Endorsements
Rivadeneira Best Choice for 41st District GOP
Five Republican candidates each hope to position themselves for a run at the 41st District seat left open when Republican Rep. Bob Biggins retires. The seat has been held by Biggins since 1993, so the opportunity is rare, indeed.
With Illinois' culture...
“Us Against the Establishment”
posted: January 22, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates
Last night, the people of Massachusetts showed the Democratic Establishment that no one can take their votes for granted. On February 2, the people of the 41 District can tell our DuPage Republican Establishment the same thing.
This election is about the people of the 41st District saying “No...
The Cost of Establishment Endorsements
posted: January 22, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates
Yesterday I got an email from a man who attended Sunday’s League of Women Voters’ forum at Elmhurst City Hall. He told me he liked my bold policies but also appreciated that I was willing to run against the Establishment Republicans.
I hear this a lot as I knock on doors and chat with voters. It...
Illinois Federation for Right to Life Endorses Rivadeneira
posted: January 15, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues, Endorsements
ELMHURST, IL – The Illinois Federation for Right to Life Political Action Committee (IFRL-PAC) endorsed the candidacy of Rafael Rivadeneira, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 41st District.
“We are pleased to announce our endorsement of Rafael Rivadeneira as Republican Candidate...
National Taxpayers United of Illinois Endorses Rivadeneira
posted: January 15, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues, Endorsements
ELMHURST, IL – Rafael Rivadeneira, the conservative candidate for Illinois House District 41, received the endorsement from Tax Accountability, the political action arm of National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI).
Jim Tobin, the President of Tax Accountability, said the group is supporting...
DuPage Conservatives Endorses Rivadeneira
posted: January 15, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues, Endorsements
ELMHURST, IL – Rafael Rivadeneira, the conservative candidate for Illinois House District 41, received the endorsement from DuPage Conservatives, a grassroots organization founded by Frank Napolitano, a Bartlett Village Trustee.
“Rafael, while campaigning, has been working hard on an actual plan to...
Illinois Conservatives Endorses Rivadeneira
posted: January 11, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues, Endorsements
ELMHURST, IL –Rafael Rivadeneira, the conservative candidate for Illinois House District 41, received the endorsement from Illinois Conservatives, a grassroots organization founded by young conservatives in Rockford, IL.
Aaron McCray, a spokesman for the organization said Rivadeneira is a true...
Eagle Forum of Illinois Endorses Rivadeneira
posted: January 11, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues, Endorsements
ELMHURST, IL – Rafael Rivadeneira, the conservative candidate for Illinois House District 41, received the endorsement from Eagle Forum, pro-life/pro-family group is headed by former Ill. State Rep. Penny Pullen.
“Various Eagle Forum leaders in our state have examined the credentials and positions...
Power to the Pork
posted: January 05, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates
Well, we’ve got another case of Power to the Pork brewing among Illinois machine Republicans.
In the past weeks, former governor Jim Edgar and GOP gubernatorial candidates Kirk Dillard and Jim Ryan all refused to close the door on tax increases for the people of Illinois. Dillard has said those of...