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Gov. Pat Quinn won’t debate his lone Democratic challenger ahead of next month’s primary.
Activist Tio Hardiman wrote Quinn a letter requesting debates ahead of March 18, saying the public “deserves a serious debate.”
Quinn campaign spokeswoman Leslie Wertheimer said Friday she hadn’t seen the letter but no debates were to “take place.”
Politically, I guess I can’t blame Quinn. But, I’d really like to see a debate between those two.
*** UPDATE *** The News-Gazette is upset at Congressman Rodney Davis for not debating his Republican primary opponent…
The local League of Women Voters is holding a forum for Democratic and Republican congressional candidates on Feb. 20 at the Champaign City Building. It starts at 7 p.m. Five of the six Democratic and Republican candidates are expected to be there.
Davis won’t be because he lacks sufficient respect for his opponent and the public to show up.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 12:09 pm
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Welp, now back to just watching the snow out my window.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 12:10 pm
I would be concerned about Quinn’s ability to stand the heat. Last night when he was asked why Illinois was losing jobs like crazy, he melted badly enough that the carrot fell off his face.
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 12:15 pm
A case of good judgment.
Comment by Mokenavince Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 12:25 pm
Battle of the Gadflys
Comment by Precinct Captain Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 12:25 pm
Maybe Mr. Hardiman could debate Clint Eastwood’s chair.
Comment by And I Approved This Message Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 12:52 pm
No problem. There will be a debate between 2 Democrats if Rauner wins the GOP primary.
Comment by veritas Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 12:55 pm
I think Rich and I agree. A debate would have made no sense for Gov. Quinn to agree to but I’ll miss the entertainment value, which I’m sure would have been enjoyable and probably relatively interesting.
Comment by Mighty M. Mouse Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 12:59 pm
Of course Gov. Quinn could ignore it anyway, but is there some sort of norm for what % someone has to be polling at to justify inclusion in a debate? Maybe 5-10%?
Comment by Robert the Bruce Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 1:00 pm
– Last night when he was asked why Illinois was losing jobs like crazy, he melted badly enough that the carrot fell off his face.-
How do you define losing jobs like crazy? There must be some kind of measure you’re referring to.
As was pointed out last week:
–As we documented in a new analysis with CareerBuilder, Texas created 22% of the nation’s net private-sector business establishments from 2009 to 2012 (more than 29,000). New York created 16% of all net establishments (nearly 21,000) and Illinois created 14% (18,000-plus). That’s more than half of all net establishments since the end of the recession in three states. –
http://www.economicmodeling.com/2014/01/29/the-states-leading-the-way-in-net-new-business-establishments-since-the-recession/
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 1:22 pm
Of course it’s a smart move by Quinn.
He will coast to a primary victory, but I think he’ll actually end up losing a few counties to his opponent.
Comment by Downstate Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 1:22 pm
Word, I think it was a joke, man.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 1:24 pm
Quinn will lose counties to his opponent? Which counties would those be, if you don’t mind me asking?
Comment by Wayne Bibliotech Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 1:38 pm
Word even if he was joking thanks for posting that article
Comment by PoolGuy Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 1:40 pm
“Winning and losing counties.” Should be a drinking game.
Actually, anyone who talks about “winning and losing counties” should probably call a cab and sleep it off.
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 1:41 pm
Believe me, I’m trying to lay off the VMan. I thought I showed admirable restraint yesterday regarding unemployment (47, not so much, lol).
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 1:46 pm
===(47, not so much, lol).===
LOL. At least I kept it contained to one thread. I’ll try harder next time. Promise.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 2:03 pm
==Which counties would those be, if you don’t mind me asking?==
Probably the 99 counties he lost last time.
Comment by Demoralized Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 2:21 pm
I got 99 problems, but Cook ain’t one…
Comment by Soccermom Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 2:44 pm
“Hi. My name is DeKalb County, I am here to vote…my wife LaSalle County is just outside.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 2:52 pm
===Davis won’t be because he lacks sufficient respect for his opponent and the public to show up.===
Oh, snap!
Comment by thechampaignlife Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 3:14 pm
Downstate and Demoralized,
I’m sorry to pursue this any further, but I’d love to know if you are serious. You think Tio Hardiman will win (anywhere between a few and 99) counties in the Democratic primary?
Comment by Wayne Bibliotech Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 3:30 pm
I was wondering when the county electoral system talk would start up again
Comment by PoolGuy Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 3:32 pm
Who’s Hardiman? Quinn me worry?
Comment by mokenavince Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 3:56 pm
“Counties are people too……….aren’t they?”
Comment by Endangered Moderate Species Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 3:57 pm
Quote of the day: Wordslinger “I think I showed considerable restraint”. How would you even know dude?
Comment by A guy... Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 4:07 pm
A Guy, who would know better?
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 4:09 pm
@Wayne:
@Downstate’s comment was referring to Quinn losing a “few” counties in the general. He lost 99 in the last election.
Comment by Demoralized Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 4:19 pm
- wordslinger -, lol
You and - 47th Ward - were in rare form yesterday.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 4:25 pm
===@Downstate’s comment was referring to Quinn losing a “few” counties in the general. He lost 99 in the last election.===
“What do you you call a guy who loses 99 counties, and wins the popular vote in Illinois?”
“Governor”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 7, 14 @ 4:26 pm