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* I have a gazillion press releases in my inbox from Jim Dodge and the ILGOP touting just one issue: Passing a constitutional amendment to consolidate the treasurer’s and comptroller’s offices into one. Dodge spent days on the road with Darlene Senger touting this single issue. And yet…

Republican state treasurer candidate James Dodge acknowledged Thursday he was mistaken over how a hallmark of his campaign — a proposed constitutional amendment to combine the offices of treasurer and comptroller — would go before voters. […]

In discussing the proposal, Dodge told the editorial board that he should be treasurer to act as a point person to assist voters on such a proposed amendment when it “comes out of the House and let’s say the governor signs it.”

Under the Illinois Constitution, governors don’t have signing or veto power over proposed constitutional amendments.

Asked about his comment afterward by a reporter, Dodge said governors “have to sign the legislation to put it in front of the ballot” before voters.

Told he was incorrect, Dodge replied: “OK. I stand corrected.”

#facepalm.

Not to mention that he didn’t even support the issue when he ran for comptroller against Judy Baar Topinka in 2010.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 9:41 am

Comments

Not a good look, but at least he accepted that he was wrong. Compared to some people who double down when they are caught in a falsehood *Cough* Trump *Cough* it could be worse…

Comment by Perrid Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 9:46 am
Jim D.: “Alright troops, This Is It. That’s our Objective, and WE WILL NOT FAIL. Ready? Ok Let’s Go. CHARGE

AIDE : (running madly trying to catch up). “CHIEF. CHIEF. WE FORGOT THE AMMO………CHIEF…

Comment by Matts Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 9:58 am
Enroll Dodge in the Bruce Rauner School of Illinois Government.

Comment by Norseman Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:03 am
Part of me feels sorry for him. He was plucked from the B-list because of the understable relunctance of more prominent Republicans, so he’s a bit out of his depth. But you’d think he’d do a little bit of homework if this is his go-to issue.

More of what Bruce Rauner hath wrought.

Comment by Roman Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:05 am
Before you put all your eggs in one basket, be sure you understand what a basket is.

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:10 am
Perhaps we should make candidates for state office pass the same Illinois Constitution test that middle school students take.

It might save them some embarrassment and taxpayers some money.

Comment by Leigh John-Ella Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:10 am
Amateur hour. Quite the bench the ILGOP has built to call on in statewide elections.

Comment by anon324 Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:18 am
This is really going to hurt his fundraising.

Better spend that $32K on-hand wisely.

Comment by wordslinger Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:20 am
The ‘IL reporters schooling politicians on process/procedure’ beat goes on.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:28 am
===Better spend that $32K on-hand wisely===

He just needs to drive about 64,000 miles over the next couple of months to put it all in his pocket.

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:35 am
“We just need you and your name to hold a ballot spot.”

- Rauner’s pitch to his ticket mates, (less Harold)

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:40 am
I’m also laughing at the “coming out of the House” comment. So the Senate doesn’t have to do anything?? /s

Comment by Steve Rogers Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 10:59 am
“At least he’s not a Nazi”.
Fake Governor Rauner

Comment by don the legend Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 11:02 am
As you note, Rich, the flip-flop is almost as bad as the cluelessness.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Aug 31, 18 @ 2:42 pm