Much like the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, the uproar over the State Senate's failure to pass its own version of the 'recall amendment' that would have allowed a vote on whether to amend the state constitution to recall elected officials does not seem to be going away. However, an AP article today questions whether voters are so clueless as to let the Democrats get away with their collective stand against recall of the governor when the fall election comes around. One thing is for sure, it won't be much of an issue if the GOP doesn't push it... but, that's largely how our two-party system works. While there is no denying the role the Fourth Estate plays in politics and shaping the issues, it's still primarily the job of the opposition to define the issues in an election.
Of course, some help from the press is not unwelcome, and even the Waukegan News-Sun is jumping on the bandwagon this morning in denouncing the failure of the Democratic-controlled Senate to pass the recall amendment, and give the voters a chance to rectify their clear mistake in re-electing Blago. In fact, the News-Sun declares this morning that the majority in the Senate "must be held accountable" for continually acting against the will of the people of the State. Hmm... the News-Sun editorial does not mention Senator Terry Link by name, but it seems clear that Link, as Senate President Emil Jones' hatchetman, is in the center of this outrage. Does that mean Link has already blown the endorsement for the fall?
To add insult to injury, over the weekend, newly-minted state senator (and Link protege) Michael Bond had the audacity to state that there was absolutely no pressure put on senate members to vote against the amendment. Are you kidding me? It was all I could do stop myself from calling his office and screaming "Liar, Liar, pants on fire!" Of course, I knew it wouldn't do any good, so I went back to my coffee.
So, what should the Lake GOP do to make sure voters don't let the Dems, especially Link and Bond, off the hook?
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Excellent Post TA. Well guess what? Emil Jones and Terry Link now demand a pay raise for all their hard work. That's right, this bunch is now getting a pay raise when hardworking business owners and families are struggling to survive the economic mess created in part by these very politicians.
I have a better idea. We already have two recall provisions in Illinois. They are called the Primary Election and General Election. Every Illinois voter should be outraged at what is going on. Democrat, Republican, Green, Independent, every last one. If you are---REFUSE to vote for the people in office now. Send a message. How much worse could it get? Better yet, take a look at some of young energetic candidates running against these clowns.
Candidates like Brendan Appel for State Senate against Jeff Schoenberg, an Emil Jones ally; Dan Duffy for State Senator out in the Barrington area; yours truly, Tim Stratton running against long time go-along, get-along politican Karen May on the North Shore. Kathy Ryg, Terry Link, Mike Bond are all facing Republican opposition this fall. Given their track records why would we send these Democrat failures back in November? You can check out more info over on my blog at changeillinois.blogspot.com
Thanks, Tim. If there is hope for this county (and State), it's in our GOP candidates, and I'm proud to say that between you, Keith Gray, Dan Sugrue, Dan Duffy and the rest, we have an EXCELLENT slate of candidates to challenge the Lake Dems.
Now we just have to continue to pound our message and expose the Dems for what they stand for. If you are tired of seeing your tax dollars sent to Chicago by way of Springfield, and trying to improve our roads and schools with the crumbs that are left over, vote Republican this fall!!!
Greens already refuse to vote for the people in office. That's why we ran Rich Whitney against criminals Blago and Topinka last election.
Green Voter,
Posts like yours just further prove that your party is rather odd. (Yes, I am trying to be kind!)
Link was also the only legislator in Lake County to vote FOR an increase in personal and corporate taxes (Senate Joint Resolution CA 92). Luckily the measure was defeated, no thanks to Link.
Have you had enough? I know I have!
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=184135
I think Link will get indicted
Unfortunately, Michael Bond is not up for re-election this fall. He gets two more years to do nothing for the residents of Illinois before his name is on the ballot again, unless he runs for re-election for his school board position.
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