The IWT graphic is good, but it would be better to show who moved to another State office like Poe. Yes they left the GA, but they didn’t leave government.
CZ- Yes, as was Poe to the Dept. of Ag. That’s why I think the graphic would have more relevance if it showed those members that Rauner “removed”. When those seats were vacated, it made it easier for Rauner to pressure the Republicans (whom he now owned) to fill the seats with an actual or potential Raunerite.
Poe and Brauer were both effectively pushed out. Or, incentivized to get out. Because Rauner didn’t want their brand of AFSCME/labor-friendly Republican.
- AC - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:47 pm:
It makes the political motivations behind term limits crystal clear.
- igotgotgotgotnotime - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:48 pm:
Gov. Junk’s obsession with term limits illustrated.
- Anon221 - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:59 pm:
The IWT graphic is good, but it would be better to show who moved to another State office like Poe. Yes they left the GA, but they didn’t leave government.
- City Zen - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:05 pm:
Options are wonderful.
Wasn’t Brauer appointed to IDOT moments after his resignation?
- Anonymous - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:12 pm:
Pretty effective - moving to another office isn’t relevant to the politics.
- Anon221 - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:12 pm:
CZ- Yes, as was Poe to the Dept. of Ag. That’s why I think the graphic would have more relevance if it showed those members that Rauner “removed”. When those seats were vacated, it made it easier for Rauner to pressure the Republicans (whom he now owned) to fill the seats with an actual or potential Raunerite.
- Anon221 - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:15 pm:
Anonymous @ 1:12 pm: “Pretty effective - moving to another office isn’t relevant to the politics.”
Were you making a funny??? If you weren’t, enjoy your insulated little corner of the world.
- Dance Band on the Titanic - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:30 pm:
Interesting that both Poe and now his replacement are out the door.
- JoeMaddon - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:56 pm:
Poe and Brauer were both effectively pushed out. Or, incentivized to get out. Because Rauner didn’t want their brand of AFSCME/labor-friendly Republican.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 2:00 pm:
Rauner wants Raunerites.
Rauner does not want Republicans or Democrats
Ask Diana Rauner, lol
- Anon - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 2:33 pm:
Meh, Darin Lahood resigned to take a job in Washington. Now he’s a shill for trump.
- Thoughts Matter - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 2:58 pm:
No matter what the reasons, the charts illustrate we don’t need term limits. It’s a self cleaning system.
- City Zen - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 3:26 pm:
==No matter what the reasons, the charts illustrate we don’t need term limits. It’s a self cleaning system.==
Meh, I’ll still take term limits in some form. 2 terms in house, 2 terms in senate, then try your luck on the natl level.
Plenty of opportunities to “serve” the people. It doesn’t always have to be the same exact role.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 3:28 pm:
The dismissal of institutional knowledge by some here speaks to why some are confused at “process” and understanding the ways of the GA.
Now imagine if legislators don’t understand like some here don’t.
Whew.