Tag Archives | Alexi Giannoulias

PAA’s AGAPE on the Terrace Raises $75,000 for Charities in Crete

The Pancretan Association of America’s Philanthropic Committee hosted its first annual Agape on the Terrace fundraiser on June 8 on the rooftop terrace of the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago. The event, along with silent and live auctions, raised more than$75,000 to benefit orphans, adults and the elderly in Crete in need of healthcare. The fundraiser will [...]

Sun-Times Reports White House “Fully Supports” Giannoulias; Will Help Him Win

The Chicago Sun-Times reports today that the White House “fully supports” Alexi Giannoulias in his campaign for the US Senate. Crains Chicago Business addresses the issue as well, and elaborates on US Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Behind Giannoulias’ Poll

Alexi Giannoulias’ campaign staff spent the majority of yesterday afternoon leaking the results of an internal poll to reporters which showed Giannoulias leading Mark Kirk 49-45%. They also were quick to tout the fact that their polling numbers showed Giannoulias leading Kirk 57-33% among voters that describe themselves as moderates. “Illinois families want a fighter [...]

Giannoulias Wins Democratic Senate Race in Illinois

Joined by employees from the Des Plaines Hartmarx suit factory where he helped save 600 jobs, U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias tonight pledged to fight every day to create new, good-paying jobs for the people of Illinois. Giannoulias contrasted his leadership to save Illinois jobs with his opponent Republican Congressman and Washington-insider Mark Kirk who [...]

Giannoulias raises $1.1 million for U.S. Senate bid

Giannoulias raises $1.1 million for U.S. Senate bid

Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias raises 1.1 million in 28 short days since the creation of his “Exploratory Committee” to look into a possible run for Senate in 2010.