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* Last week, Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger decided to stand with the state constitution and laws (and public employee unions) against her party’s governor. Munger wasn’t supported by a single union in her 2014 state House bid, but she’s obviously not holding a grudge.

The appointed GOP incumbent capped her week by attending Equality Illinois’ Valentines Day event - the only statewide Republican official to show for the gay rights gala.

Running in 2016 isn’t going to be easy for any Republican here, but she’s proving to be a quick study.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:24 am

Comments

There’s a lesson in there for Rauner somewhere, I wonder what it is?

Comment by AC Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:26 am
Do I see the wisdom of Judy’s staffers guiding this new official? Kinda like Judy watching from heaven to make sure the Comptroller’s office she left unexpectedly is in good hands.

Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:26 am
Happy Valentine’s Day, Judy. We miss you.

Comment by Anonymiss Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:28 am
If Comptroller Munger listens and works with the existing Infastructure in place, and together work real hard at staking her own claim, while understanding what makes Republican statewide winners,…win, Munger can be tough to beat.

Kudos all the way around; to Munger and Crew.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:29 am
==There’s a lesson in there for Rauner==

He just solidly won a statewide election for Governor. The real lesson is that there’s more than one path to success.

Comment by Tree Stand Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:31 am
As a Democrat I can say if she continues to behave as Judy would she could be a tough incumbent to beat in 2016.

Comment by wndycty Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:34 am
===He just solidly won a statewide election for Governor. The real lesson is that there’s more than one path to success.===

There is.

Gotta find another Pat Quinn to use it…other than that…

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:34 am
Tree Stand…Rauner’s path was only possible because he has more money than Fort Knox. Munger is taking the right steps to win election, especially if your not a gazillionaire.

Comment by John A Logan Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:35 am
==He just solidly won a statewide election for Governor. The real lesson is that there’s more than one path to success. ==

So did Rod, twice, but his success rate with the GA was not so good. You can bully your way for a while, but not forever.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:44 am
Munger’s serving the public. This public — and I know this is hard for a lot of folks to understand — includes state employees.

Rauner is serving dubious partisan ideology — something that has nothing to do with authentic public service.

Comment by Frenchie Mendoza Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 11:50 am
Following the JBT example.

Comment by Formerly Known As... Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 12:02 pm
Munger has shown she takes her appointed office seriously and is ready to prove she represents and serves all the citizens of Illinois.

The man who appointed her has done the exact opposite.

Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 12:05 pm
The lesson for Rauner is that he’s governor of all the people, not just the 50.27 percent that voted for him.

Comment by Wordslinger Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 12:08 pm
Ms. Munger, you keep this up and you’ll get this Democrat’s vote.

Comment by efudd Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 12:27 pm
Any update on the Friday, 4:15 “operational solution” press release? Have the state agencies officially been told they must steal, I mean, set aside the fair share dues?

Comment by Anon Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 12:45 pm
She is smart and has a job with pretty narrow parameters. This should not be a shock.

Comment by Annon3 Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 12:47 pm
Kudos to Governor Rauner for appointing this apparently independent “quick study”…

Comment by Black Ivy Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 12:54 pm
This is a solid start.

Comment by Precinct Captain Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 12:55 pm
She better be careful. The ultra-conservative wing of the Republican Party will be out with knives over her association with *gasp* gay people.

Comment by Demoralized Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 12:56 pm
The gay ship sailed a few years ago.
So your argument is very 2010.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 1:37 pm
The lesson for the car hart jacket is to make sure that the politician you bought stays bought.

Apparently, Ms. Munger can think for herself. Interesting development.

Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 1:48 pm
It would be poetic justice if Munger wins her next election and Rauner loses his.

Comment by DuPage Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 2:05 pm
Well done, rookie!

Comment by chiatty Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 3:00 pm
Munger did the right thing. She is not going to put the legal cart in front of the horse and break the law, the way Rauner is doing.

The U.S. Supreme Court may rule on fair share fees, but it should be based on plaintiffs who believe they were personally aggrieved, not this sham of a lawsuit filed by a multimillionaire who is about the worst example of someone who’s been harmed by union fair share fees.

Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 3:18 pm
Big deal……..has she done anything to inprove the operation of the Comp office. That is an operational office the last time I looked.

Comment by scott aster Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 3:42 pm
==Big deal==

It is a big deal. Topinka was successful at making inroads with constituencies that typically voted for Democrats in high numbers. If Munger is able to do the same thing, it will help her a lot. Especially in a presidential year.

Comment by Roamin' Numeral Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 3:49 pm
Excuse me, is there legislation in place for Munger to run again in 2016?

Comment by Levois Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 7:23 pm
Rauner is softening the electorate with an extreme push to the right. This paves the way for her down the road. Rauner knows he is one term change guy. Munger makes out on the deal moving the legislature to middle right. Nothing happens by accident in these circles. Don’t take the bait.

Comment by good cop bad cop Tuesday, Feb 17, 15 @ 8:58 pm