Quinn for Governor - A Reluctant Endorsement

[Dazzler]

   Okay, there's absolutely nothing about Pat Quinn that I like, except he's a Democrat.  The Democrats in Illinois are sure being short-changed this election with no other viable candidate besides Quinn...As Lt. Governor he was part of the overthrow of Rod Blagojevich and stabbed him in the back to take over the throne.  He's been in politics for years and never really did much or made an impression on anyone.  He was one of those guys in the shadows, cutting ribbons at ceremonies and defending rights for veterans.  He hasn't had a very illustrious career in politics so far.  

Politics as usual in Illinois means the reigning King is automatically the candidate at election time.  Quinn hasn't done much since he's been in office this past year...except screw up the Early Release program for Illinois inmates.  

However, he did attempt to relieve some of the overcrowding of inmates...although he sure didn't oversee this program properly.  And when the program was criticized he turned tail and ran....and blamed HIS new hire, Michael Randle, for the well advertised problems.

So again we have a dilemna of who to vote for in Illinois.  We are left with nothing but mediocre politicians and professional candidates to choose from for our King, err, Governor.

The one bright spot is Rep. Arthur Turner, running for Lt. Governor.  Art has been a champion of prisoner rights and has worked ferociously in the Illinois House for legislation that improves the lives of our Illinois inmates and has a clear vision of what needs to be done to straighten out this Department.

I've mentioned before that in this economy and with our state budget being in such dire shape we don't need a Lt. Gov.  It's an added expense we could well do without.  But given the reality that our governors seem to be indicted like clockwork, it's an added insurance policy to have Art in this position.  He'd make a great Governor.

If history repeats itself Art will eventually be Illinois' governor.  For that reason alone I'm urging everyone to vote for Quinn for Governor as Art Turner would become Lt. Gov.

The Republican Party candidates, mostly without exception, have vowed to return executions to Illinois if they regain control.  They would stop the moratorium on executions that Gov. George Ryan put in place before he left office.  They always spout off about 'tough on crime' issues without being aware of major problems within our judicial and prison systems....they just talk the talk.  They think their constituents are impressed with their tough talking policies and promises that the streets will be safer - but at what cost to us taxpayers?

So as we head to the primary polls on Tuesday I'm reluctantly urging all those concerned with prison issues in Illinois to vote for Quinn to be the November candidate for Governor.  I do urge everyone to vote for Art Turner for Lt. Governor.  

With Turner eventually at the helm we should get this state back on track.

[wifey]

I like this reasoning....I like the candidates that suit me...average, blue collar, American.  If single moms can raise kids in today's economy and society and get a great return, then why can't our elected officials, with all their resources, money, and aides, get this state back on track in much the same way?  Quinn is bound to show up dirty someday.  The only issue here would be if the Lt. Gov. position is abolished as is being campaigned by some of our illustrious politicians.  If the sole purpose of the Lt. Gov. is to be gov. when one gets impeached, arrested, or jailed, then Illinois will always have this job on the books!

[lvanrs2]

This state is in such a mess, it would take nothing short of a miracle to get things back on track.  I just read an article the other day in our local paper that Illinois won't be able to collect the 280 million in estate tax because they failed to get things in order, which they had 10 years to do by the way, so the estate tax defaulted back to the federal standards of 2000 which is ZERO.  If Illinois doesn't get something on the books by January 1st 2011, the estate tax will default back to the federal level of 2001.

So with Illinois in such a financial deficit and now they can't collect 280 million they were depending on, I really want to know why we as taxpayers are even paying these idiots to be in office.  It is very apparent they are not doing their job and where I work if you don't do your job, you certainly are not going to get paid for it.

This state is the biggest joke of the nation and Illinois should be ashamed of themselves and all the corruption they entail.

[wifey]

I agree...and why do we still pay taxes on money that has been spent in the wrong way?  If 84% of my property tax bill is going to the elementary, middle, high school, and junior colleges, why are they not getting that money in the same year that I am paying those bills?  Good schools determine property values...it may not be fair but it is true. The link that Dazzler mentioned, something like Illinoisbroke.com  tells a sad story.  The same people are always feeling the pinch...it's time our politicians feel the pinch in the same way the residents of Illinois have!

[jarred]

only in Illinois can we make a rational argument of voting for a governor hoping he gets thrown in jail and his Lt takes over ... want to make yourself sick read through some of these news items ... http://www.illinoisisbroke.com/media.aspx

[Marks_guy]

   I've heard of settling for the lesser of evils, but never hoping for corruption as a means to an end.

[Dazzler]

For those who are interested Quinn and Hynes are in a dead heat at 50% with 1% of the vote left to be counted.  Quinn is ahead by 7,000 votes.  It's a toss up.

Art Turner failed in his bid for Lt. Governor...he was beat out by Cohen.  It's crazy that the Governor and the Lt. Governor run independently of each other.  That's why Blago couldn't stand Quinn and never gave him any assignments.  The Lt. Governship is just a waste of taxpayers money.  A few years ago the Lt. Gov. of Illinois was so bored he just walked away from it....and quit.  The primary function is to dog the Governor and hope he leaves office...

[becca]

What is this   Cohen  like??

[wifey]

The Trib says that Obama called Quinn to congratulate him....the Rep. race is neck and neck still between Brady and Dillard.  Someone better get this state back on track.  At an Oak Brook restaurant, we paid 11% tax!  At the mall, the sales tax was 10%...

[JDsMom]

http://www.suntimes.com/news/elections/results/illinois/statewide/index.html

State Offices
Governor - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 11143 of 11215 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
 Quinn , Pat (i)  Dem  454,665  50% 
 Hynes , Daniel  Dem  447,235  50% 
 



Governor - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 11143 of 11215 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
 Brady , Bill  GOP  155,210  20% 
 Dillard , Kirk  GOP  154,701  20% 
 McKenna , Andy  GOP  147,308  19% 
 Ryan , Jim  GOP  130,173  17% 
 Andrzejewski , Adam  GOP  110,573  14% 
 Proft , Dan  GOP  59,077  8% 
 Schillerstrom , Bob  GOP  7,377  1% 
 



Lieutenant Governor - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 11143 of 11215 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Cohen , Scott  Dem  210,837  26% 
 Turner , Arthur L.  Dem  179,586  22% 
 Hendon , Rickey  Dem  110,993  14% 
 Boland , Mike  Dem  104,753  13% 
 Castillo , Thomas  Dem  103,959  13% 
 Link , Terry  Dem  99,228  12% 
 



Lieutenant Governor - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 11143 of 11215 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
 Plummer , Jason  GOP  237,478  34% 
 Murphy , Matt  GOP  232,502  33% 
 Tracy , Don  GOP  79,762  11% 
 Cole , Brad  GOP  61,120  9% 
 Cook , Dennis  GOP  55,127  8% 
 White , Randy  GOP  32,148  5% 
 



Comptroller - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 11143 of 11215 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
 Miller , David  Dem  386,641  47% 
 Krishnamoorthi , Raja  Dem  379,718  46% 
 Krislov , Clint  Dem  63,167  8% 
 



Comptroller - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 11143 of 11215 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Baar Topinka , Judy  GOP  429,302  59% 
 Kelly , William  GOP  157,198  22% 
 Dodge , Jim  GOP  138,692  19% 
 



Treasurer - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 11143 of 11215 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Kelly , Robin  Dem  464,761  58% 
 Oberman , Justin  Dem  338,334  42% 
 




 

[JDsMom]

U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate - 2010 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 11143 of 11215 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Kirk , Mark  GOP  418,574  57% 
 Hughes , Patrick  GOP  142,349  19% 
 Lowery , Don  GOP  66,120  9% 
 Thomas , Kathleen  GOP  53,866  7% 
 Martin , Andy  GOP  37,318  5% 
 Arrington , John  GOP  20,986  3% 
 



U.S. Senate - 2010 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 11143 of 11215 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Giannoulias , Alexi  Dem  347,331  39% 
 Hoffman , David  Dem  300,710  34% 
 Jackson , Cheryle  Dem  175,678  20% 
 Marshall , Robert  Dem  51,093  6% 
 Meister , Jacob  Dem  16,107  2% 
 




U.S. House
U.S. House - District 1 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 643 of 664 Precincts Reporting - 97% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Rush , Bobby (i)  Dem  66,044  79% 
 Guillemette , JoAnne  Dem  7,920  10% 
 Smith , Fred  Dem  5,099  6% 
 Bailey , Harold  Dem  4,101  5% 
 



U.S. House - District 2 - Grn Primary 
Illinois - 591 of 598 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Williams , Anthony  Grn  126  60% 
 Mayden , Michael  Grn  85  40% 
 



U.S. House - District 3 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 540 of 547 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Lipinski , Daniel (i)  Dem  56,320  78% 
 Mujica , Jorge  Dem  15,956  22% 
 



U.S. House - District 5 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 553 of 562 Precincts Reporting - 98% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Ratowitz , David  GOP  5,540  40% 
 Pulido , Rosanna  GOP  4,609  33% 
 Lad , Ashvin  GOP  3,831  27% 
 



U.S. House - District 5 - Grn Primary 
Illinois - 553 of 562 Precincts Reporting - 98% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
 Reichel , Matthew  Grn  189  46% 
 Williams , Andrew  Grn  135  33% 
 Gilhooly , Terrence  Grn  87  21% 
 



U.S. House - District 7 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 629 of 645 Precincts Reporting - 98% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Davis , Danny (i)  Dem  51,145  67% 
 Dixon , Sharon  Dem  10,486  14% 
 Williams-Burnett , Darlena  Dem  9,767  13% 
 Ascot , Jim  Dem  5,074  7% 
 



U.S. House - District 8 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 503 of 503 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Walsh , Joe  GOP  16,109  34% 
 Beveridge , Dirk  GOP  11,638  25% 
 Rodriguez , Maria  GOP  9,763  21% 
 Geissler , Christopher  GOP  4,256  9% 
 Dawson , John  GOP  3,909  8% 
 Jacobs , Gregory  GOP  1,441  3% 
 



U.S. House - District 9 - Grn Primary 
Illinois - 528 of 532 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Ribeiro , Simon  Grn  188  57% 
 Shanfield , Morris  Grn  143  43% 
 



U.S. House - District 10 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 511 of 511 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Dold , Robert  GOP  19,605  38% 
 Coulson , Elizabeth  GOP  16,084  31% 
 Green , Dick  GOP  7,566  15% 
 Friedman , Arie  GOP  7,223  14% 
 Hamann , Paul  GOP  1,073  2% 
 



U.S. House - District 10 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 511 of 511 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Seals , Daniel  Dem  25,363  48% 
 Hamos , Julie  Dem  24,399  46% 
 Richardson , Elliot  Dem  2,824  5% 
 



U.S. House - District 11 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 621 of 621 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Kinzinger , Adam  GOP  32,121  64% 
 White , Dave  GOP  5,237  10% 
 McAloon , David  GOP  4,864  10% 
 Meers , Henry  GOP  4,532  9% 
 Miller , Darrel  GOP  3,689  7% 
 



U.S. House - District 12 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 645 of 645 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Newman , Teri  GOP  15,037  53% 
 Kormos , Theresa  GOP  13,531  47% 
 



U.S. House - District 14 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 578 of 578 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Hultgren , Randy  GOP  34,735  55% 
 Hastert , Ethan  GOP  28,745  45% 
 



U.S. House - District 18 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 739 of 739 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Hirner , Deirdre  Dem  13,652  54% 
 Ray , Carl  Dem  11,520  46% 
 



U.S. House - District 19 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 776 of 776 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Shimkus , John (i)  GOP  48,632  85% 
 Firsching , Michael  GOP  8,359  15% 
 



Unofficial AP results

[JDsMom]

Illinois - State House
State House - District 2 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 59 of 60 Precincts Reporting - 98% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Acevedo , Edward (i)  Dem  4,147  58% 
 Martinez , Robert  Dem  1,166  16% 
 Trutin , Joe  Dem  1,027  14% 
 Schultz , Richard  Dem  831  12% 
 



State House - District 4 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 100 of 102 Precincts Reporting - 98% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Soto , Cynthia (i)  Dem  5,730  87% 
 Massas , Joe  Dem  836  13% 
 



State House - District 5 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 102 of 105 Precincts Reporting - 97% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Dunkin , Ken (i)  Dem  4,613  44% 
 Schroeder , David  Dem  3,518  34% 
 Drake , Gwen  Dem  2,242  22% 
 



State House - District 9 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 109 of 111 Precincts Reporting - 98% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Turner , Arthur  Dem  4,437  44% 
 Burros , John  Dem  2,081  21% 
 Walton , Dorothy  Dem  1,526  15% 
 Jackson , Keith  Dem  1,316  13% 
 Jackson , Bruce  Dem  434  4% 
 Patton , Jerry  Dem  337  3% 
 



State House - District 10 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 116 of 120 Precincts Reporting - 97% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Collins , Annazette (i)  Dem  3,325  35% 
 Goldman , Jonathan  Dem  2,266  24% 
 Sneed , Joseph  Dem  1,193  12% 
 Winters , Eddie  Dem  1,167  12% 
 Muhammad , Keith  Dem  1,040  11% 
 Taylor , Mable  Dem  559  6% 
 



State House - District 11 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 94 of 97 Precincts Reporting - 97% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Williams , Ann  Dem  5,352  46% 
 Farley , Dan  Dem  3,734  32% 
 Mullen , Ed  Dem  2,544  22% 
 



State House - District 18 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 91 of 91 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
 Gabel , Robyn  Dem  4,466  28% 
 Keenan-Devlin , Patrick  Dem  4,083  25% 
 Kelly , Eamon  Dem  3,950  25% 
 Smith , Jeffrey  Dem  1,909  12% 
 Moran , Edmund  Dem  1,698  11% 
 



State House - District 21 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 102 of 102 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Zalewski , Michael (i)  Dem  8,948  72% 
 Collins , Terrence  Dem  3,418  28% 
 



State House - District 23 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 68 of 69 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Burke , Daniel (i)  Dem  4,416  50% 
 Lozano , Rudy  Dem  3,980  45% 
 Diaz , Rene  Dem  230  3% 
 Meza-Zavala , Martin  Dem  153  2% 
 



State House - District 29 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 101 of 101 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Jones , Thaddeus  Dem  7,895  62% 
 Tillman , Sheryl  Dem  4,836  38% 
 



State House - District 32 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 97 of 105 Precincts Reporting - 92% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Thapedi , Andre (i)  Dem  5,438  61% 
 Williams , Yvette  Dem  3,412  39% 
 



State House - District 36 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 93 of 93 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Burke , Kelly  Dem  6,751  47% 
 Macellaio , Michael  Dem  5,856  41% 
 McMahon , Angela  Dem  813  6% 
 Sullivan Casey , Karen  Dem  811  6% 
 



State House - District 37 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 95 of 95 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Junkas , Jeffrey  GOP  3,693  58% 
 McAvoy Flynn , Molly  GOP  2,624  42% 
 



State House - District 40 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 63 of 63 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Mell , Deborah (i)  Dem  4,319  66% 
 Laiacona , Joe  Dem  2,234  34% 
 



State House - District 41 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 118 of 118 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Nybo , Chris  GOP  5,890  46% 
 Sheahan , Brien  GOP  3,564  28% 
 Rivadeneira , Rafael  GOP  1,940  15% 
 Manzo , Michael  GOP  822  6% 
 Burden , Matt  GOP  600  5% 
 



State House - District 50 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 118 of 118 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Hatcher , Kay (i)  GOP  8,819  46% 
 Wheeler , Keith  GOP  7,731  40% 
 McQuillan , Bob  GOP  2,552  13% 
 



State House - District 54 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 81 of 81 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Morrison , Tom  GOP  5,405  54% 
 Bassi , Suzie (i)  GOP  4,538  46% 
 



State House - District 56 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 78 of 78 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Higgins , Ryan  GOP  4,292  70% 
 Forte-Scott , Anita  GOP  1,814  30% 
 



State House - District 59 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 81 of 81 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Sugrue , Dan  GOP  3,491  61% 
 Hebda , Cynthia  GOP  1,841  32% 
 Manian , Mohan  GOP  388  7% 
 



State House - District 59 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 81 of 81 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Sente , Carol (i)  Dem  4,119  68% 
 Hartstein , Elliott  Dem  1,925  32% 
 



State House - District 60 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 50 of 50 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Washington , Eddie (i)  Dem  2,273  54% 
 Kyle , Angelo  Dem  1,965  46% 
 



State House - District 62 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 83 of 83 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Cole , Sandy (i)  GOP  4,344  62% 
 Mitchell , Paul  GOP  2,675  38% 
 



State House - District 68 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 90 of 90 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Winters , Dave (i)  GOP  4,380  61% 
 Cabello , John  GOP  2,787  39% 
 



State House - District 68 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 90 of 90 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Wilson , Marla  Dem  1,816  57% 
 Williams , Paul  Dem  1,346  43% 
 



State House - District 69 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 106 of 106 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Sosnowski , Joe  GOP  7,056  60% 
 Corirossi , Michele  GOP  2,324  20% 
 Loffelmacher , Thaddaeus  GOP  2,284  20% 
 



State House - District 71 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 102 of 102 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Ahern , Dennis  Dem  2,677  37% 
 Lack , Jerry  Dem  2,315  32% 
 McNeil , Porter  Dem  2,235  31% 
 



State House - District 81 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 110 of 110 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Unhoch , John  Dem  3,575  56% 
 Ho , David  Dem  2,839  44% 
 



State House - District 94 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 152 of 152 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Myers , Rich (i)  GOP  7,718  82% 
 Mohr , Victoria  GOP  1,749  18% 
 



State House - District 98 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 122 of 122 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Landers , Charles  Dem  5,215  53% 
 Sherer , Chris  Dem  2,553  26% 
 Snodgrass , Fred  Dem  2,031  21% 
 



State House - District 100 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 138 of 138 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Brauer , Rich (i)  GOP  10,435  81% 
 Hinrichs , Bill  GOP  2,504  19% 
 



State House - District 114 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 100 of 100 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Jackson , Eddie (i)  Dem  7,251  60% 
 Officer , Carl  Dem  4,168  34% 
 McGaughy , Will  Dem  739  6% 
 



State House - District 116 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 117 of 117 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Farley , Glenn  GOP  3,586  61% 
 Piazza , John  GOP  2,273  39%
 


Illinois State Senate
State Senate - District 1 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 108 of 110 Precincts Reporting - 98% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Munoz , Tony (i)  Dem  7,817  68% 
 Mondragon , Adolfo  Dem  3,616  32% 
 



State Senate - District 7 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 167 of 168 Precincts Reporting - 99% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Steans , Heather (i)  Dem  13,839  65% 
 Madigan , Jim  Dem  7,514  35% 
 



State Senate - District 10 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 188 of 192 Precincts Reporting - 98% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Mulroe , John  Dem  9,740  43% 
 Ryan , Thomas  Dem  5,640  25% 
 Sendra Anselmo , Mary  Dem  5,051  22% 
 Majcher , Wanda  Dem  2,445  11% 
 



State Senate - District 25 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 207 of 207 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Lauzen , Chris (i)  GOP  22,650  70% 
 Michels , Sean  GOP  9,676  30% 
 



State Senate - District 40 - GOP Primary 
Illinois - 174 of 174 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Baumgartner , Adam  GOP  6,032  58% 
 Ogalla , Judy  GOP  4,453  42% 
 



State Senate - District 51 - Dem Primary 
Illinois - 223 of 223 Precincts Reporting - 100% 
 Name Party Votes Vote %
  Dudley , Tim  Dem  5,629  63% 
 Bliefnick , Amy  Dem  3,358  37%
 

[jarred]

Q: How many politicians does it take to f*** up a state?
A: I didn't count them all (but hit page down 23 times)

[Dazzler]

What is Cohen like?  Scott Cohen was once charged with domestic battery for holding a knife to his girlfriend's neck and smashing her head against a wall and threatening to kill her....she didn't show up for his trial and she was later charged with prostitution.....nothing but the BEST for this state.....

He explains his past problems from 'running with the wrong crowd'.....

[Dazzler]

With 100% of the vote counted Hynes has finally conceded to Quinn.  He's broken down sobbing a few times in his ridiculously long speech....he's still campaigning, even after losing....geesh, shut up already.  These are the moments that are so fulfilling to me....to see a jerk like this go down in flames.........I wonder how many inmate families voted against him?

[Terry Buhrmester]

I did.

[JDsMom]

I don't think any one polititian can fix the enormous problems facing this state. If they raise the personal income tax, and the corporate taxes like they are talking about doing, this state is going to flounder even more. You know, why can't the governor and all those down there in Springfield take a pay decrease to help ???? They make more money than what they deserve, in my opinion, cut their salaries in half and you'd see them scrambling to fix things !

[JDsMom]

And no I didnt vote for Quinn or Hynes....who I feel are both cut from the same cloth that Blago is........

[jarred]

if we're cutting lets not forget the pensions ...

http://illinoisisbroke.com/articles/How_Topinka_got_such_a_sweet_deal.aspx
http://illinoisisbroke.com/articles/In_Chicago_a_public_pension_and_a_paycheck.aspx
http://illinoisisbroke.com/media.aspx

[becca]

So basically we got a past criminal in our government  omg.  Well he was given a second chance and really made it big  haha.     Well well they may help the criminals now.  If they clean up their act  maybe they can become governor someday   hey why not shoot for the gold and become president.
Yes, I agree  they all should take a cut in pay   but  wouldnt they give themself a bonus for doing that  haha. We all took a cut in pay (none of my jobs gave raises this year but I guarantee the managers on up got theirs).

[lvanrs2]

I watched an interview with Cohen this morning on the news.  He stated that after his then girlfriend sobered up, she dropped the charges against him and he never knew she was charged with prostitution.  Guess the damage control has started as he stated he will not drop out of the race at Quinn's request.

[Dazzler]

They interviewed his ex-wife too and she had an order of protection against him because he gets violent.  When asked why he screams at his children he said that's his way of parenting....what a class A jerk.  This is what we get running our state, time after time....Frankly, I think Art Turner lost to Cohen because he's black.....so people of Illinois enjoy what you've elected again.....BECAUSE YOU DON'T DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!

[RT]

Let's hope there is a way to get him removed from the ballot. This guy needs to be Lt. Governor like I need to have a checking account.....

Rick

[HisGirl]

Wow, I wonder what will happen, and if it will be anything beneficial to the people of Illinois? I like the idea about the politician paycut. I guess that would go over like a flock of dogs.

[Dazzler]

Well, this gets more weird every day.  This Cohen is still refusing to step down and now even the Republicans are calling for him to get out of the race.  They are talking about choosing Lt. Gov's much the same as the Pres/VP - running on a ticket together instead of these independent canidacies.  Or, they mention eliminating the office altogether...

Sen. Dick Durbin (D) has voiced his opinion also.  He's asking how this guy got on the ballot in the first place.

Cohen is claiming that he was just running with a 'wild' crowd five years ago and he's changed...he didn't know his blond bombshell girlfriend was a prostitute.....    I personally wonder what all his violent, erratic behavior was caused by....hmmm...and where the hell did he get all that money to run for office from?  I found out his profession is a pawnbroker....a nice blood-sucking profession.

His ex-wife is now saying he's a changed man...I wonder what that cost him?

The whole thing is just disgusting.  But this goes to show how these crazy people wind up in office in Illinois....just get your name on the ballot and go for it....

[HisGirl]

Dazzler:

Thanks for the update. This guy sounds like a real winner . I like the idea of eliminating the office of Lt. Governor. I have wondered what the point was anyway? It seems that this office is just a waste of money. It seems the leadership in the state is "not there" anyway. Why pay two people to be "not there"?

It will be interesting to see what happens with this. :-)

[irish45mj]

Daz, Cohen has admitted to injecting steroids, and said that's why he was so violent.  Okay, so now that makes it all better, right?  This guy's nuts!

[Dazzler]

Yeah, I saw an interview....he's very cocky, not the least bit remorseful and thinks he's entitled.....and probably is salivating at the thought of some jerk pawnbroker taking over the governship one day....

[wifey]

Admitting to taking steroids.....Sammy and Mark did too....no baseball hall of fame for them.....no Lt. Gov. for Cohen either....both scenarios get a lot of money for doing absolutely nothing!  Get out Cohen!

[Dazzler]

OMG - by now everyone should have seen the news clip of Cohen saying he'll step down....or should I say blubbering it....he couldn't stop sobbing and I'm not sure who's head was laying in his lap sobbing also...his son maybe?  This is all too weird.  I'll bet they found a lot more on him...like the fact that he met his girlfriend in a massage parlor where she was later arrested for prostitution with an undercover cop...I'm glad he's gone.  But Art Turner should be immediately announced as the new candidate, he was the next highest vote getter.  However I heard that the decision of a candidate will be made by the Democratic Party next month....by Mike Madigan....geesh....nothing like manipulating the outcome.  Quinn is probably afraid a black guy as a running mate won't get HIM elected....and that's what it's all about.  The Democrats are going to be lucky if they pull this out in November....

[mamacita1]

Anyone running for political office has an enormous ego and perception of self.  However, I often question these "last minute discoveries" and their intent.  I would say that the Republican party was definately behind the "oops" of Cohen. 

On the other hand, Cohen or anybody running for public office would be a fool if they think that their personal indiscretions, and yes, that of their families (particularly children/wives/husbands) would not come to surface.  He was blubbering like anyone who has been caught, probably like he was blubbering when he abused his gf and ex-wife.

Someone else, please cry me a river.

[jenplus2]

I know this is silly, however, I'm going to say it anyways, . Wouldn't it be wonderful to see some of these politicians behind prison walls, if only to feel and understand what life behind closed doors (so to speak) is really like. Would we have ANY of the problems our l/o's are facing now? I highly doubt it. What do you think?

[becca]

That would be great  IF  they are put where ours are    and not catered too.  Treated the same. Undercover.

[waiting_2013]

so once a new Governor is elected and in office the the six automatic good time that is frozen right now going to be reconsidered and given back to our lo's? does anyone know what is goin on with this??

[RT]

so once a new Governor is elected and in office the the six automatic good time that is frozen right now going to be reconsidered and given back to our lo's? does anyone know what is goin on with this??

I do not understand your question. There is NO good time freeze. The only good time that was stopped was the MGT Push which was the early release.

Rick

[lvanrs2]

I think there is still some mass confusion though throughout the prisons because prison counselors are telling inmates that they are not being awarded their blocks of 90's even if they have been on the grounds for more than 61 days and have good behavior.

[RT]

I thinkI am going to see if there is some kind of clarification on this. I think we are being led to believe that ALL good time is suspended. I think asking IDOC to log on here and explain would not be out of line.....

Rick

[Marks_guy]

I think asking IDOC to log ong here and explain would not be out of line.....

Rick

No wonder it has been so cold this winter. Evidently, hell has frozen over!

[lvanrs2]

I do know at Big Muddy the counselors are telling inmates they are not putting in for good time as that time has been suspended for now.  My husband got his first set of 90's right before they stopped putting in the time.

[waiting_2013]

im sorry i guess i couldn't type that night... ...this is what i meant to type...


"so once a new Governor is elected and in office is the 6 months automatic good time that is frozen right now going to be reconsidered and given back to our lo's? does anyone know what is goin on with this??"


 because i had heard that your lo gets 6 months automatic good time taken off their sentence right off the bat , but then i also heard that all good time is frozen right now, even schooling good time!

[Marks_guy]

The awarding of good time at the very beginning of a sentance has been stopped. An inmate must be in IDOC custody for a minimum of 61 days before good time is even considered.

[waiting_2013]

 OK, I think I understand now...they MAY still get the 6 months good time, but, they have to have been there for over 61 days before they are credited for it?  I'm sorry I am asking so many questions on this just so many rumors going around, my lo and I were curious.  Thanks for the answers, and please keep me updated it anyone hears anything about this topic!