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* Press release…

Today, Orland Park Trustee and Republican State Treasurer candidate, Jim Dodge, challenged his opponent – incumbent Treasurer Mike Frerichs – to a series of debates.

“The voters deserve to hear where we stand on the issues of importance to Illinoisans. I challenge my opponent, Mike Frerichs, to agree to a series of at least three debates,” said Dodge.

“Our state is facing serious challenges, challenges that require leadership in Springfield that is committed to finding real solutions, not simple political posturing,” continued Dodge. “The job of Treasurer, especially given the fiscal crisis we face, is a critical one. I would hope that my opponent would be willing to stand before the voters, exchange ideas, debate policy and lay out his vision for the future.”

“I urge my opponent and his campaign to work with my campaign to put together a series of debates across this state that will give voters the opportunity to take the measure of both of us and decide who best should represent them as Treasurer,” concluded Dodge.

* The Question: Your debate preview?

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:01 pm

Comments

This is the weirdest Make-A-Wish yet

Comment by Zeep Bow Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:02 pm
Nap time…

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:03 pm
“First, no standing”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:06 pm
I really don’t care, do u?

Comment by ChicagoJ Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:06 pm
Jim Dodge couldn’t carry Mike Frerich’s water (or reach it for that matter).

Frerichs should ask Dodge, “As a Republican candidate for trustee, how much tax payer funded money did the Village of Orland Park put forward to subsidize Ninety7Fifty Rental Apartments? And how is your return on investment thus far?”

Comment by TheOrlandParker Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:07 pm
The voters honestly deserve the chance to never think about this office. Should be combined with comptroller or appointed position.

Comment by not again Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:08 pm
== Should be combined with comptroller or appointed position. ==

Because of past actions, it needs to continue to be separate.

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:11 pm
Debate Me
– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:11 pm
Much like presidential debates that will focus on foreign policy or the economy, Dodge proposes specific topics for each debate:
Debate 1: College Savings plans
Debate 2: ICash
Debate 3: AgInvest
Debate 4: Types of accounts money should be held in short term
Debate 5: Hoping Frerichs can tell him what else the state Treasurer does
Debate 6: Consoldusating with the Comptrollers office (tag team debate of Dodge and Senger vs Frerichs and Mendoza… Mendoza never tags Frerichs in)

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:11 pm
*consolidating. Horrible typo on my part there

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:12 pm
Can they hold the debates in a high school gym and play a game of Horse?

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:12 pm
Wait, Jim Dodge has a campaign? I think Frerichs should counter with a minimum of 10 debates. At least one in every media market in the state.

Comment by Spliff Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:16 pm
One awkward handshake.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:19 pm
Dodge implying that Frerichs is avoiding him? Sounds like Dodge is just mouthing stuff like a western gunfighter calling for that noon showdown.

Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:30 pm
This is really exciting.

Comment by Keyser Soze Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:33 pm
I expect it to be as interesting and informative as the Secretary of State debate.

Comment by Henry Francis Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:37 pm
Hoping for the headline. “Frerichs Dodges Dodge.”

Comment by Saluki Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:49 pm
If there are not at least five Dodge puns, then Frerichs loses.

Comment by Montrose Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:49 pm
Treasurer Frerichs should hold three pieces of paper with an address (debate location) on each one over his head. And then taunt Dodge by saying if you can reach one I’ll debate you there. After what seems like an eternity, Dodge will take a short walk into the sunset.

Comment by 13thone Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:51 pm
If the room has low ceilings it would be Duck and Dodge.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 3:58 pm
Suggested promo materials: “2018’s Snoozapalooza is gonna be lit… dimly! Complete with sleeping chairs, a sleeping floor, and an unexciting lineup of two policy wonks, this year’s touring Snoozapalooza promises to be lightly attended, poorly understood, and a truly tedious experience.”

Comment by SinkingShip Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 4:00 pm
Dodge: I object to you looking down at me.

Frerichs: I have to look down on almost everyone.

Comment by Norseman Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 4:03 pm
No he has no money no name and no shot

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 4:08 pm
It appears Dodge isn’t dodging a debate.

Mike Frerichs needs to remind Mr. Dodge that the real dodger is Governor Rauner who, I think, has never consulted with the state’s chief investment officer, Treasurer Frerichs. The public official who needs a lecture on dodging debate is this governor - Bruce Rauner.

Comment by West Wing Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 4:16 pm
===at least five Dodge puns===

With a moon roof and leather…

Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 4:17 pm
This is fascinating. Until this story, I had no idea that the GOP had a candidate for the office.

Well, know that we know that both parties have a candidate, is there anything else that voters really need to know?

Comment by Gooner Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 4:29 pm
Only if Michael Lehaney can join in. (Go ahead, look him up)

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 4:46 pm
==how much tax payer funded money did the Village of Orland Park put forward to subsidize Ninety7Fifty Rental Apartments?==

You miss Randy’s Market too?

Comment by City Zen Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 4:52 pm
*Jim Dodge- Coming up short for Illinois*

Comment by West Sider Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 5:04 pm
We need to see Jim Dodge and Tom Dart on the same ticket.

Comment by City Zen Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 5:11 pm
If they do meet in a gym, they could play Dodge ball.

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 5:42 pm
RNUG punched that one out of play.

Comment by Norseman Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 6:00 pm
I would love to see tempers flare and Dodge swinging wildly while Frerichs stiff-arms his head.

Comment by Jocko Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 6:20 pm
Who is Jim Dodge? Orland area car salesman?

The Great Treasurer Debate said no one ever.

Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 6:26 pm
Yeah who is Jim Dodge? Only Dodge I know is over in LRB?

Comment by austinman Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 6:39 pm
===Because of past actions, it needs to continue to be separate.===

RNUG with all due respect, accounting system internal controls have come a long way since Orville Hodge. The transparency of transactions, electronic review/approval of transactions before they are approved, etc. negate the need for separate treasurer/comptroller offices.

Comment by justacitizen Thursday, Aug 23, 18 @ 10:25 pm
Dodge was state pres of IL Young GOPers years ago. Based on his hairline im guessing his role there is done. I have seen him speak and he would be a formidable debater…if this goes off the Frerich should not take it lightly.

Comment by NorthsideNoMore Friday, Aug 24, 18 @ 7:04 am
TheOrlandParker–

You realize the village sold their interest last year and had a net gain of a little over $2 million when all was said and done, right? I didn’t much care for that whole thing, but it seems you’re off base on this.

Comment by Anon324 Friday, Aug 24, 18 @ 8:07 am
The Pay Per View event of the year.

Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 24, 18 @ 8:24 am
The IL GOP needs some sort of trophy or plaque to add the names of the good soldiers who sign up to “take one for the team” ever cycle.

Ladies and Gentlemen the winners of the 2018 IL GOP Carole Pankau Taking One for the Team Award are:
1) this dodge guy
2) the lady who works for Rauner running for comptroller but not Munger, the other one

Comment by siriusly Friday, Aug 24, 18 @ 8:33 am