* Not feeling well this morning. Nothing serious and I may try to get something going later, but I’m not sure. Keep it Illinois-centric and be nice, please.
Do you regular commenters have to enter your nickname each post? My ignorance of simple tech is epic.. it seems any auto name would be my own name, not nickname - I use an IPAD, so not sure if that makes a diff… thanks for any help.
Looks like the next big issue in the ongoing Legislative IG saga will be this one year limit on bringing cases. Seems too restrictive to begin with, let alone now where exhausting the limits by allowing complaints to languish in the office is out of the control of the complainant. Also, legally is this something they could change retroactively? The courts may have to determine that.
What ever happened to the woman who spread salt at the governor’s office the day of the budget vote? Did she ever have her day in court? Did she go to jail? Who was she?
Did you see what the Northwest Herald did to Jeanne Ives’ photo? They colored her skin red and made her eyes bright blue. She looks possessed, doesn’t she?
There’s no excuse in this day and age of digital photography to accidentally do this, is there?
It’s an official portrait. It doesn’t look like that where it is used elsewhere. Someone jacking with it?
Now that the Ives campaign has gotten up and running, how do folks see it affecting Rauner’s chances in the general? I think there are a couple possibilities:
a) Ives loses; her stances on social issues allow Rauner to look like a moderate, helping him retain some of the independents and fed-up democratic voters who voted for him last time. Ives has net positive effect on Rauner.
b)Ives loses; her attacks on Rauner’s credibility and on red meat issues damage Rauner’s hold on the right wing base and depress turnout in the general; net negative effect for Rauner.
c) Ives loses; both a) and b) occur, mostly a wash for Rauner — his chances are about as good (or bad) as they would be without a primary challenge
d)Ives wins; and gets trounced in the general election
I think scenario C is probably most likely, but would like to hear other people’s thoughts. Are there any other ways Ives candidacy may impact Rauner’s campaign?
Anonymous @ 9:49
Double-clicking the box gives me a drop-down menu of names, etc. that I can pick from, but I use Opera on a Linux machine, so that information might not be of any utility at all to you.
I think if Ives focuses on the Excelon bailout, she could really hurt Rauner’s chances in the general. The pro-life people already dislike Rauner, the bailout makes him look like a hypocrite.
The Capitol is a great place to spread a cold. A whole bunch of Springfield-types brought the flu bug home from the first week of Veto last week — including me. Maybe we should institute a hand-shaking ban?
Woe to the Democratic gubernatorial candidate who does not fight tooth and nail for suburban Cook County women voters. Failing to do so, and taking voters for granted, would be Clintonesque malfeasance.
@FakeJasonPlummer - my Dad once said I should try to share my gifts with others instead of just him. Voters won’t let me #CantPickYourFamily #VotersPickedWise
…What ever happened to the woman who spread salt at the governor’s office the day of the budget vote? Did she ever have her day in court? Did she go to jail? Who was she?…
Sorry to hear Rich that your are ill. IL politics will hold for a day or two until you get better. Rest and stay hydrated.
- West Side the Best Side - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:59 am:
Rich is under the weather, DNAInfo is gone, I don’t pay for the Trib and the Sun Times keeps things online for weeks, guess I’ll be cleaning the basement on my day off.
@Donnie - the Illini basletball team this year will surprise a lot of people and next year they will be even better.
- RealJasonTheManPlummer - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:01 am:
Oswego… In real life, I’m positive you would like me very much if given the chance. I am a great guy, kind to everyone, stronger than most, and super humble.
@FakeJasonPlummer - I chose to run for state senate not because it’s a seat that is open, (whatever that means), I chose it cause I still have the IL House left if I lose. #LowerExpectationsWithLoses
I think you’re right. One other thing to consider: Ives puts a bit of a scare into Rauner and forces him to move right in order to avoid losing the primary, making him more vulnerable in the General.
I think that Ives close association with the Illinois Family Institute and her “colorful” past remarks will be quite damaging. She can’t play the “fiscal issues” card when her support comes from that social conservative part of her base.
Ask Ives if she supports a Constitutional Amendment to make marriage one man-one woman, and she’ll show her true colors.
Ives helps Rauner by allowing Ives to seem unreasonable and sometimes out of step.
Rauner will pivot off Ives for the General.
Will it help Rauner win in the overall? Dunno.
None the less, it helps Rauner.
- RealJasontheLegendPlummer - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:16 am:
Oswego… Do you think I chose this life? I didn’t ask to have this perfect body and amazing leadership abilities. I didn’t ask to have my pristine speaking skills that come out of my mouth hole, and I didn’t ask to be destined for political greatness, but we just have to work with the hand we’re dealt.
@Highland - In his own mind he certainly is the next RR. Have you noticed that many of his Dads subdivisions have streets named after iconic Republicans. And he lives on Oglesby Drive.
My cousin did buy a home in one of the subdivisions not named after a Republican politician. He debated, but could not bear the thought of living on Bush Drive.
I think Illinois basketball will be better than expected. And I also think it will be a team that will be fun to watch, unlike the John Groce philosphy of one guy dribbling for 23 seconds then heaving a 30-foot jump shot.
Saluki Basketball got some bad news. Thik Bol, the 6′ 8″ forward is out 6 - 12 weeks to have knee surgery. The swingman transfer from STL is out as well.
@Willy - you and I have had a lot of fun with Jasons’ campaigns over the years.
Yet I hope you will commiserate with me when I say that in all likelihood he will probably become My State Senator. I have gone from Sen. Dave to Kyle McC and now the prospects of Sen. Jason would appear to be almost a certainty.
Have pity, but we can both continue to enjoy and appreciate his leadership skills, keen grasp of the issues and his masterful rhetorical abilities.
“On Thursday, Link called Madigan’s comments “a bald-faced lie” and said he has no knowledge of what is in the complaints. “Never once was any of them taken to me directly. Did Mr. Erford say to me there were complaints? Yes. (But) I have never seen one complaint.”
I believe the current version tax reform bill eliminates the deduction for state and local taxes, except for property taxes up to $10,000. Will that effect the Illinois tax “environment” as they say.
Will citizens become more resistant to state tax increases as a result?
@Willy - I realize that 3 others have announced their candidacy in the Republican Primary, but given Dads $$$$ and, so far, the lack of an announced, and viable, Dem opponent it seems to be almost certain that this District will elect him.
I doubt that Charlie Meier and whoever wins the other seat will make any attempt to curtail his dreams of grandeur and respectability.
Like Oberweis learned, the smaller the office, the better chance people will tolerate who he is.
Jason may think he can move after this. In reality, it will expose more of who Jason is.
Plummer is no Mike Bost, for example.
What might even funnier is if Plummer thinks after losing as LG and a congressional candidates, that falling back will help him, in his chances.
The delusional thought of that is delicious.
- Too Much to Handle - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:11 pm:
=== I believe the current version tax reform bill eliminates the deduction for state and local taxes, except for property taxes up to $10,000. Will that effect the Illinois tax “environment” as they say.
Will citizens become more resistant to state tax increases as a result? ===
It depends on how your overall deduction situation shakes out, but I think that the citizenry is already pretty darned resistant to increased state taxes.
==Besides Northwestern, who do you have ahead of Illinois?==
Depaul could be interesting with a couple really good freshmen and transfers. Will be interesting to see if their new arena makes any difference. Illinois State has a lot of unknowns, but they’ve been recruiting pretty well lately. The sleeper could be Loyola. I’m seeing a lot of predictions mentioning them as a top 100/potential tournament team.
On a national scale, the State will be a bastion of mediocrity.
- RealPlumdogMillionaire - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:27 pm:
Oswego and Illini…. I sense a lot of pessimistasticy towards me and I’m not sure why,but Dad always said when people don’t like me it’s because they are jealous of my intellectualityness.
The combination of the changes in the mortgage interest deduction and the property tax deduction could make it more expensive for middle class families to move into wealthier neighborhoods and suburbs, which they often do at great fiscal sacrifice in order to get better schools for their kids. And practically impossible for low-income famlilies unless there is an increase in low-income housing construction in those places-somewhat doubtful.
Will democrats encourage cross-overs to pressure Rauner with Ives? They encouraged union members to do it in 2014 but it was too little too late.
JB should donate 10 mil to Ives to force Rauner into making moves he may have to defend later. (and for pure entertainment).
Maybe the biggest factor is the one we won’t know about until election day. Does the trump waive push conservatives to the polls? In many downstate counties republican votes were higher in 2016 than in decades. The democrat can win losing down state 47-53, but if it goes 40-60 all bets are off.
- RealPlummingtoAmerica - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:45 pm:
Oswego … I have a better chance now because of my name recognition from my past races, plus people need someone who has achieved as much as I have to look up to.. If everyone was a little bit more like me and would put in the hard work they could become successful, I mean not as much as me though..#lilPlummers …#NeverGiveUpNeverSurrender #GalaxyQuest
===Will democrats encourage cross-overs to pressure Rauner with Ives? They encouraged union members to do it in 2014 but it was too little too late.===
Tough to see it happening, given the AG race… then they also have their own Guv’s primary.
The tax plan will also put further pressure on capping property taxes particularly if deductions are limited to $10K. The market for house valued at or above $500K (which typically have high property taxes) will take a direct hit.
The shuttering of DNA and Gothamist is just another reason why you can’t rely on billionaires to protect our country. This goes for gubernatorial candidates and silicon valley wunderkinds alike. #BSBS
Ives helps Mickey Straub against Durkin. Ives helps any Proft primary candidate to spread a message of failed Governor and failed leadership.
Now with that said Proft candidates haven’t fared so well once in the General election. Plus any GOP, including Rauner, can be painted as extreme GOP like Jeanne and others.
Not all GOP are Proft minions just like not all Dem are Madigan ducks, millions of dollars from both sides will try to say a different story.
Wonder if GovJUnk is bankrollin’ Ives. Allow GovJunk to prance around various libs and indies with that hang dog victim look. Perhaps someone can explain why Proft emptied out IOP clown car and left “SingleMom” at the curb. They steer Ives to attack Madigan …just too curious
Hope someone took Capt fax some chicken noodle soup to aid in the recovery
- Osborne Smith III - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:33 pm:
Illini will be better than most expect. The early question will be how Coach Underwood’s preferred style of play translates to B1G. If Illinois can keep fresh legs in the game at all times, there aren’t many teams in the conference that will be able to keep up with them (Michigan State is the only one that comes to mind immediately). I think 12-6 in the conference is likely and 22-23 wins overall.
“I was wondering when marijuana might become legal in Illinois. Was it a good idea for Pritzker to support this?”
It’s hard to say when. There are probably some Democrats who won’t support it now, but there are bills or a bill coming up for next year.
Illinois voters strongly support marijuana legalization, according to a poll earlier this year. Voters are probably more supportive than politicians on this issue. Legalization in other states was done by ballot measures and not state governments, I believe.
Like same sex marriage and I believe medical marijuana, it took more than one attempt to pass. So it will probably pass eventually.
Yes Pritzker should absolutely support marijuana legalization in my opinion and does support it as part of criminal justice reform. It’s a great opportunity to spur small business growth—as a different way than giving huge corporations big tax giveaways to locate here.
“Does Rauner’s pro abortion position hurt him more with Republicans than it helps him with Democrats?”
Yes.
Consider the universe of Democratic voters — how many of them will vote for Rauner or skip the race if their preferred candidate doesn’t win the primary? Vanishingly few.
Now consider the universe of Democratic voters — how many of them will skip the race if both candidates for governor are “pro- government-funded abortions”? If the anti-choice crowd genuinely believes that abortion is the killing of a human being, you’d have to think it would be a substantial number.
“Are Republicans likely to sit this one out?”
Yes.
And more importantly, Rauner (and the Republican president) are teaching Republican voters that it’s okay to skip races.
Traditionally, Republican candidates have been able to expect Republican voters to cast a vote for each and every Republican on the ballot. It’s a habit that both sides have taken for granted for decades. That habit is being eroded.
It’s highly unlikely that ballot drop-off will ever be as big a problem for Republicans as it is for Democrats, but in close races, it could start making a difference.
–Wonder if GovJUnk is bankrollin’ Ives. Allow GovJunk to prance around various libs and indies with that hang dog victim look.–
I doubt if Rauner would want to risk a one-on-one GOP primary with anyone except Madigan. Way too risky, given his record and approval rating.
For Ives, it doesn’t appear that anyone is really bankrolling her yet: $8,500 in the bank at the end of last quarter, according to ISBE.
Since then, $15K in contributions: $10K from Proft’s Liberty PAC, $2K from the docs PAC, $1K from the worker comp laywers PAC, $1K from Comcast, and Facebook leans in with $1K.
MrJM: your above answer is on target, and thorough. Unlike your usual, concise and on target. Question: Does the Rich’s
Absence have any bearing? And I have a follow up …../s
Rauner is not going to lose a primary to Ives. Moreover, the more “right” she gets, the more he can make his moderate vibe seem legit heading into a general which does not hurt in Illinois. Rich–get well lots of kids sick with flu and other junk right now.
- Fax Machine - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:44 am:
Don Harmon is a good endorsement for Biss
- Baggs McCoy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:47 am:
I’m running our of popcorn with this Ives fiasco…and wine.
- Cubs in '16 - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:47 am:
Take care of yourself Rich. Lots of nasty upper respiratory stuff going around.
- Stones - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:47 am:
Chicago Bulls are a joke but Lauri Markkanen looks like the real deal.
- John Rawlssss - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:48 am:
Feel better Rich!
- Anonymous - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:49 am:
Do you regular commenters have to enter your nickname each post? My ignorance of simple tech is epic.. it seems any auto name would be my own name, not nickname - I use an IPAD, so not sure if that makes a diff… thanks for any help.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:50 am:
Feel better, Rich.
Don’t push too much.
- Grandson of Man - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:50 am:
Wishing you a quick recovery, Rich. Take care of yourself first.
- cdog - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:53 am:
Had an off day, yesterday. A couple other 50-somethings I know did too.
Sleep, anti-histamine, low expectations for the day was the treatment plan. Somewhat effective.
We all want you feeling better!
- Anyone Remember - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:54 am:
Rich, if you feel compelled to post but don’t feel up to commenting upon the week, old Oscar pics will do quite nicely.
- Ron Burgundy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:54 am:
Feel better Rich.
Looks like the next big issue in the ongoing Legislative IG saga will be this one year limit on bringing cases. Seems too restrictive to begin with, let alone now where exhausting the limits by allowing complaints to languish in the office is out of the control of the complainant. Also, legally is this something they could change retroactively? The courts may have to determine that.
- Retired Educator - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:55 am:
I hope you feel better soon. Lot of stuff going on out there.
- Da Big Bad Wolf - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:55 am:
What ever happened to the woman who spread salt at the governor’s office the day of the budget vote? Did she ever have her day in court? Did she go to jail? Who was she?
- Biasucci - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 9:56 am:
Wonder if Rauner actually believes he has a chance in 2018? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- Scott Cross for President - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:00 am:
Get well soon and feel better, Rich.
- Honeybear - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:00 am:
make sure someone checks on you today, k?
You are precious to so many.
But seriously somebody check on Rich
- VanillaMan - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:04 am:
Did you see what the Northwest Herald did to Jeanne Ives’ photo? They colored her skin red and made her eyes bright blue. She looks possessed, doesn’t she?
There’s no excuse in this day and age of digital photography to accidentally do this, is there?
It’s an official portrait. It doesn’t look like that where it is used elsewhere. Someone jacking with it?
- @MisterJayEm - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:05 am:
From ProPublica Illinois — “Downstate-of-Mind: Your Responses to Defining ‘Downstate’ Illinois”
https://www.propublica.org/article/responses-to-defining-downstate-illinois
– MrJM
- Dome Gnome - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:09 am:
Rich, you’re not waiting in line for the release of the iPhone X, are you?
- Obamas Puppy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:13 am:
Listening to the sounds of silence regarding Mursachko coming from the Guv office.
- Actual Red - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:13 am:
Now that the Ives campaign has gotten up and running, how do folks see it affecting Rauner’s chances in the general? I think there are a couple possibilities:
a) Ives loses; her stances on social issues allow Rauner to look like a moderate, helping him retain some of the independents and fed-up democratic voters who voted for him last time. Ives has net positive effect on Rauner.
b)Ives loses; her attacks on Rauner’s credibility and on red meat issues damage Rauner’s hold on the right wing base and depress turnout in the general; net negative effect for Rauner.
c) Ives loses; both a) and b) occur, mostly a wash for Rauner — his chances are about as good (or bad) as they would be without a primary challenge
d)Ives wins; and gets trounced in the general election
I think scenario C is probably most likely, but would like to hear other people’s thoughts. Are there any other ways Ives candidacy may impact Rauner’s campaign?
- Skeptic - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:17 am:
Anonymous @ 9:49
Yes, I enter my nick each post.
- @MisterJayEm - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:22 am:
Anonymous @ 9:49
Double-clicking the box gives me a drop-down menu of names, etc. that I can pick from, but I use Opera on a Linux machine, so that information might not be of any utility at all to you.
– MrJM
- @MisterJayEm - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:25 am:
“Did you see what the Northwest Herald did to Jeanne Ives’ photo?”
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/11/02/illinois-rep-jeanne-ives-confident-she-will-be-on-ballot-against-gov-bruce-rauner/atkvx5z/
Gadzooks!
– MrJM
- Donnie - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:26 am:
College basketball starts next week. Will the Illini be the 3rd or 4th best team in the State this year?
- raunersmyBae - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:29 am:
get feeling better buddy
- DarkHorse - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:33 am:
Dear Actual Red,
I think if Ives focuses on the Excelon bailout, she could really hurt Rauner’s chances in the general. The pro-life people already dislike Rauner, the bailout makes him look like a hypocrite.
- Highland Il - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:35 am:
Jason Plummer must be the next Ronald Reagan according to his facebook posts…
- JoanielovesChachiandRauner - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:36 am:
Community question here.. how much percentage do you think the Rauner Brand will hurt Republicans south of Chicago this year?
- therealJasonPlummer - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:37 am:
I am all that is man
- Roman - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:39 am:
The Capitol is a great place to spread a cold. A whole bunch of Springfield-types brought the flu bug home from the first week of Veto last week — including me. Maybe we should institute a hand-shaking ban?
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:39 am:
The best part of Jason Plummer is everyone knows it’s so phony but Jason.
That’s the joke.
I’m excited he’s running.
- Annonin' - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:43 am:
Perhaps we need to pitch in to get Capt Fax a Y membership? We will offer the first shiny silver dollar
- Curl of the Burl - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:44 am:
Not an Illinois-centric post but the NFL injuries this year are brutal. I feel bad for Deshaun Watson.
- Anonymous - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:47 am:
Next Tuesday Stratton bldg room C-1 9am the Legislative audit committee meeting. Wonder if there will be any discussion of silly building leases?
- illini - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:49 am:
Wishing you a quick return to normal from your “bug”.
- Batman - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:52 am:
Jason Plummer is the man we deserve, not the one we need
- Ghost - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:55 am:
Clearly someone snuck off to see Thor and eat salted Carmel movie popcorn…. clearly
- Grandson of Man - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:56 am:
Woe to the Democratic gubernatorial candidate who does not fight tooth and nail for suburban Cook County women voters. Failing to do so, and taking voters for granted, would be Clintonesque malfeasance.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:56 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - my Dad once said I should try to share my gifts with others instead of just him. Voters won’t let me #CantPickYourFamily #VotersPickedWise
- don the legend - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:57 am:
…What ever happened to the woman who spread salt at the governor’s office the day of the budget vote? Did she ever have her day in court? Did she go to jail? Who was she?…
I thought I read where no charges were filed.
- Rich's Mom - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:57 am:
Sorry to hear Rich that your are ill. IL politics will hold for a day or two until you get better. Rest and stay hydrated.
- West Side the Best Side - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:59 am:
Rich is under the weather, DNAInfo is gone, I don’t pay for the Trib and the Sun Times keeps things online for weeks, guess I’ll be cleaning the basement on my day off.
- illini - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 10:59 am:
@Donnie - the Illini basletball team this year will surprise a lot of people and next year they will be even better.
- RealJasonTheManPlummer - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:01 am:
Oswego… In real life, I’m positive you would like me very much if given the chance. I am a great guy, kind to everyone, stronger than most, and super humble.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:04 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I chose to run for state senate not because it’s a seat that is open, (whatever that means), I chose it cause I still have the IL House left if I lose. #LowerExpectationsWithLoses
- Anyone Remember - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:08 am:
Anonymous 10:47
Not according to the agenda.
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/lac/lac_home.html
- Anonymous - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:08 am:
MrJM and Skeptic. Gracias
- Roman - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:09 am:
- Actual Red -
I think you’re right. One other thing to consider: Ives puts a bit of a scare into Rauner and forces him to move right in order to avoid losing the primary, making him more vulnerable in the General.
- ste_with_a_v_en - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:09 am:
–Actual Red–
I think that Ives close association with the Illinois Family Institute and her “colorful” past remarks will be quite damaging. She can’t play the “fiscal issues” card when her support comes from that social conservative part of her base.
Ask Ives if she supports a Constitutional Amendment to make marriage one man-one woman, and she’ll show her true colors.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:12 am:
Rauner won’t lose the Primary.
Ives helps Rauner by allowing Ives to seem unreasonable and sometimes out of step.
Rauner will pivot off Ives for the General.
Will it help Rauner win in the overall? Dunno.
None the less, it helps Rauner.
- RealJasontheLegendPlummer - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:16 am:
Oswego… Do you think I chose this life? I didn’t ask to have this perfect body and amazing leadership abilities. I didn’t ask to have my pristine speaking skills that come out of my mouth hole, and I didn’t ask to be destined for political greatness, but we just have to work with the hand we’re dealt.
- illini - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:17 am:
@Highland - In his own mind he certainly is the next RR. Have you noticed that many of his Dads subdivisions have streets named after iconic Republicans. And he lives on Oglesby Drive.
My cousin did buy a home in one of the subdivisions not named after a Republican politician. He debated, but could not bear the thought of living on Bush Drive.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:19 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - when I win, my office in the Capitol is big enough to hold my Slurpee machine and my Ms. Pac-Man #ClubhouseOffice
- Not me - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:19 am:
Totally agree with Willy. Ives is a gift that the governor probably wanted.
- Anonymous - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:25 am:
I was wondering when marijuana might become legal in Illinois. Was it a good idea for Pritzker to support this?
- Steve Rogers - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:25 am:
I think Illinois basketball will be better than expected. And I also think it will be a team that will be fun to watch, unlike the John Groce philosphy of one guy dribbling for 23 seconds then heaving a 30-foot jump shot.
- Highland Il - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:28 am:
===The best part of Jason Plummer is everyone knows it’s so phony but Jason.==
OW it’s all giggles & grins until Jason is my senator.
- Saluki - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:29 am:
Saluki Basketball got some bad news. Thik Bol, the 6′ 8″ forward is out 6 - 12 weeks to have knee surgery. The swingman transfer from STL is out as well.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:31 am:
===…it’s all giggles & grins until Jason is my senator.===
He’s not your senator yet. Plummer isn’t running unopposed…
- Bogey Golfer - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:34 am:
@Donnie - Besides Northwestern, who do you have ahead of Illinois?
- illini - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:45 am:
@Willy - you and I have had a lot of fun with Jasons’ campaigns over the years.
Yet I hope you will commiserate with me when I say that in all likelihood he will probably become My State Senator. I have gone from Sen. Dave to Kyle McC and now the prospects of Sen. Jason would appear to be almost a certainty.
Have pity, but we can both continue to enjoy and appreciate his leadership skills, keen grasp of the issues and his masterful rhetorical abilities.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:50 am:
- illini -
Fear not.
As a junior state senator in the minority, Jason Plummer’s damage to this state will be minimal.
Plus, the more he talks, the less likely anyone will take him seriously. That’s a plus.
Just hope your state Rep and the other state Rep in that district realize they will be saddled with Jason Plumner too.
More work for them.
Parking Jason Plummer in the state Senate might be the best way to protect us all.
- Stand Tall - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 11:51 am:
“On Thursday, Link called Madigan’s comments “a bald-faced lie” and said he has no knowledge of what is in the complaints. “Never once was any of them taken to me directly. Did Mr. Erford say to me there were complaints? Yes. (But) I have never seen one complaint.”
- Cassandra - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:00 pm:
I believe the current version tax reform bill eliminates the deduction for state and local taxes, except for property taxes up to $10,000. Will that effect the Illinois tax “environment” as they say.
Will citizens become more resistant to state tax increases as a result?
- illini - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:03 pm:
@Willy - I realize that 3 others have announced their candidacy in the Republican Primary, but given Dads $$$$ and, so far, the lack of an announced, and viable, Dem opponent it seems to be almost certain that this District will elect him.
I doubt that Charlie Meier and whoever wins the other seat will make any attempt to curtail his dreams of grandeur and respectability.
Stay tuned.
- Ron Burgundy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:05 pm:
Raoul wins Cook County Dems AG endorsement.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:10 pm:
- illini -
Like Oberweis learned, the smaller the office, the better chance people will tolerate who he is.
Jason may think he can move after this. In reality, it will expose more of who Jason is.
Plummer is no Mike Bost, for example.
What might even funnier is if Plummer thinks after losing as LG and a congressional candidates, that falling back will help him, in his chances.
The delusional thought of that is delicious.
- Too Much to Handle - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:11 pm:
=== I believe the current version tax reform bill eliminates the deduction for state and local taxes, except for property taxes up to $10,000. Will that effect the Illinois tax “environment” as they say.
Will citizens become more resistant to state tax increases as a result? ===
It depends on how your overall deduction situation shakes out, but I think that the citizenry is already pretty darned resistant to increased state taxes.
- Donnie - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:14 pm:
==Besides Northwestern, who do you have ahead of Illinois?==
Depaul could be interesting with a couple really good freshmen and transfers. Will be interesting to see if their new arena makes any difference. Illinois State has a lot of unknowns, but they’ve been recruiting pretty well lately. The sleeper could be Loyola. I’m seeing a lot of predictions mentioning them as a top 100/potential tournament team.
On a national scale, the State will be a bastion of mediocrity.
- I said it - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:20 pm:
Hope you feel better. I gave an upper respitory thing and it is not good.
- Anon221 - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:26 pm:
Anyone know Ives’ stance on the ERA Amemdment? The Illinois Family Institute is doing a “Russian”…
http://wglt.org/post/hate-group-lobbies-against-era-b-n-robocalls
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-jeanne-ives-lgbtq-0805-chicago-inc-20170804-story.html
- RealPlumdogMillionaire - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:27 pm:
Oswego and Illini…. I sense a lot of pessimistasticy towards me and I’m not sure why,but Dad always said when people don’t like me it’s because they are jealous of my intellectualityness.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:32 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - people need to realize I’ll keep running until they like me. So just like me already
#NeverGiveUpUntilVotersGiveUp
- Southside Lou - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:34 pm:
Does Rauner’s pro abortion position hurt him more with Republicans than it helps him with Democrats. Are Republicans likely to sit this one out.
Single issue pro abortion voters are what gifted us with Carol Mosley Braun years ago.
- Some Anonymous Dude (S.A.D.) - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:35 pm:
12 month window to investigate claims have run its course. Is this right? https://www.ilnews.org/news/justice/former-legislative-ig-most-uninvestigated-ethics-complaints-will-go-nowhere/article_f548d7a0-bfff-11e7-b2df-8bf7141a8212.html
- Anon221 - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:38 pm:
How will Plummer find the time to be a State Senator???
http://www.hardwareretailing.com/2017-young-retailer-year-jason-plummer/
- Cassandra - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:40 pm:
I mean-affect-above post.
The combination of the changes in the mortgage interest deduction and the property tax deduction could make it more expensive for middle class families to move into wealthier neighborhoods and suburbs, which they often do at great fiscal sacrifice in order to get better schools for their kids. And practically impossible for low-income famlilies unless there is an increase in low-income housing construction in those places-somewhat doubtful.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:43 pm:
- Anon221 -
Rearranging stuff and pickin’ out new “faw-sades” is time consuming, I’ll give you that.
I looked at the video as Jason being Lt. Weinberg, having no responsibilities whatsoever, but we’ll pick busy work things and spruce it up a bit.
The pictures are ones I’d pick for @FakeJasonPlummer, so…
- the Patriot - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:43 pm:
Will democrats encourage cross-overs to pressure Rauner with Ives? They encouraged union members to do it in 2014 but it was too little too late.
JB should donate 10 mil to Ives to force Rauner into making moves he may have to defend later. (and for pure entertainment).
Maybe the biggest factor is the one we won’t know about until election day. Does the trump waive push conservatives to the polls? In many downstate counties republican votes were higher in 2016 than in decades. The democrat can win losing down state 47-53, but if it goes 40-60 all bets are off.
- RealPlummingtoAmerica - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:45 pm:
Oswego … I have a better chance now because of my name recognition from my past races, plus people need someone who has achieved as much as I have to look up to.. If everyone was a little bit more like me and would put in the hard work they could become successful, I mean not as much as me though..#lilPlummers …#NeverGiveUpNeverSurrender #GalaxyQuest
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:46 pm:
===Will democrats encourage cross-overs to pressure Rauner with Ives? They encouraged union members to do it in 2014 but it was too little too late.===
Tough to see it happening, given the AG race… then they also have their own Guv’s primary.
- Bud Grant - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:48 pm:
Why is service so poor at D’Arcy’s Pint at lunchtime on a weekday? Asking for a friend.
- Last Bull Moose - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 12:51 pm:
If the tax plan passes, housing prices will change quickly. At least at the price level affected by the limits on deductions.
- Pundent - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:04 pm:
The tax plan will also put further pressure on capping property taxes particularly if deductions are limited to $10K. The market for house valued at or above $500K (which typically have high property taxes) will take a direct hit.
- Millennial Worker - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:05 pm:
The shuttering of DNA and Gothamist is just another reason why you can’t rely on billionaires to protect our country. This goes for gubernatorial candidates and silicon valley wunderkinds alike. #BSBS
- average joe - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:08 pm:
hope you get feeling better
- Anonymous - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:11 pm:
Comment about real estate - in the greater Chicagoland, realtors are increasingly sitting on the higher end product. Watching what is happening..
- totempull - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:13 pm:
Oswego your plum convo is redonk
- Real American Man - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:14 pm:
Biss is BSBS
- DuPage Bard - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:18 pm:
Ives helps Mickey Straub against Durkin. Ives helps any Proft primary candidate to spread a message of failed Governor and failed leadership.
Now with that said Proft candidates haven’t fared so well once in the General election. Plus any GOP, including Rauner, can be painted as extreme GOP like Jeanne and others.
Not all GOP are Proft minions just like not all Dem are Madigan ducks, millions of dollars from both sides will try to say a different story.
- regnaD kciN - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:20 pm:
Rich, in the immortal words of future Senator John Blutarsku, my advice to you is to start drinking heavily.
- Annonin' - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:25 pm:
Wonder if GovJUnk is bankrollin’ Ives. Allow GovJunk to prance around various libs and indies with that hang dog victim look. Perhaps someone can explain why Proft emptied out IOP clown car and left “SingleMom” at the curb. They steer Ives to attack Madigan …just too curious
Hope someone took Capt fax some chicken noodle soup to aid in the recovery
- Osborne Smith III - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:33 pm:
Illini will be better than most expect. The early question will be how Coach Underwood’s preferred style of play translates to B1G. If Illinois can keep fresh legs in the game at all times, there aren’t many teams in the conference that will be able to keep up with them (Michigan State is the only one that comes to mind immediately). I think 12-6 in the conference is likely and 22-23 wins overall.
- Grandson of Man - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:40 pm:
“I was wondering when marijuana might become legal in Illinois. Was it a good idea for Pritzker to support this?”
It’s hard to say when. There are probably some Democrats who won’t support it now, but there are bills or a bill coming up for next year.
Illinois voters strongly support marijuana legalization, according to a poll earlier this year. Voters are probably more supportive than politicians on this issue. Legalization in other states was done by ballot measures and not state governments, I believe.
Like same sex marriage and I believe medical marijuana, it took more than one attempt to pass. So it will probably pass eventually.
Yes Pritzker should absolutely support marijuana legalization in my opinion and does support it as part of criminal justice reform. It’s a great opportunity to spur small business growth—as a different way than giving huge corporations big tax giveaways to locate here.
- @MisterJayEm - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:41 pm:
“Does Rauner’s pro abortion position hurt him more with Republicans than it helps him with Democrats?”
Yes.
Consider the universe of Democratic voters — how many of them will vote for Rauner or skip the race if their preferred candidate doesn’t win the primary? Vanishingly few.
Now consider the universe of Democratic voters — how many of them will skip the race if both candidates for governor are “pro- government-funded abortions”? If the anti-choice crowd genuinely believes that abortion is the killing of a human being, you’d have to think it would be a substantial number.
“Are Republicans likely to sit this one out?”
Yes.
And more importantly, Rauner (and the Republican president) are teaching Republican voters that it’s okay to skip races.
Traditionally, Republican candidates have been able to expect Republican voters to cast a vote for each and every Republican on the ballot. It’s a habit that both sides have taken for granted for decades. That habit is being eroded.
It’s highly unlikely that ballot drop-off will ever be as big a problem for Republicans as it is for Democrats, but in close races, it could start making a difference.
– MrJM
- Anon221 - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:43 pm:
OW- “The pictures are ones I’d pick for @FakeJasonPlummer, so…”
Be sure to include the child labor forklift pic. That’s a RTW winner;)
- wordslinger - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:50 pm:
–Wonder if GovJUnk is bankrollin’ Ives. Allow GovJunk to prance around various libs and indies with that hang dog victim look.–
I doubt if Rauner would want to risk a one-on-one GOP primary with anyone except Madigan. Way too risky, given his record and approval rating.
For Ives, it doesn’t appear that anyone is really bankrolling her yet: $8,500 in the bank at the end of last quarter, according to ISBE.
Since then, $15K in contributions: $10K from Proft’s Liberty PAC, $2K from the docs PAC, $1K from the worker comp laywers PAC, $1K from Comcast, and Facebook leans in with $1K.
- Anonymous - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 1:56 pm:
MrJM: your above answer is on target, and thorough. Unlike your usual, concise and on target. Question: Does the Rich’s
Absence have any bearing? And I have a follow up …../s
- Eire17 - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 2:32 pm:
Rauner is not going to lose a primary to Ives. Moreover, the more “right” she gets, the more he can make his moderate vibe seem legit heading into a general which does not hurt in Illinois. Rich–get well lots of kids sick with flu and other junk right now.
- IMissBentohs - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 2:57 pm:
“I think 12-6 in the conference is likely and 22-23 wins overall.”
“I was wondering when marijuana might become legal in Illinois.”
It was too precious these sentences were posted back to back. 12 conference wins?!
- Leatherneck - Friday, Nov 3, 17 @ 4:28 pm:
Blago tries yet again for an appeal:
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171103/blagojevich-appeals-to-us-supreme-court-in-likely-last-gasp?rssfeed=true