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* Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady…
It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the leader of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus.
I am proud of the work I have done throughout my career in the Illinois legislature and during my tenure as Leader. We were successful in securing additional funding for our public schools, helped create Invest in Kids (a tax-credit private school scholarship program for low- and middle-income students), stood up against income tax hikes that hurt working families, and worked tirelessly to improve our states crumbling infrastructure.
While I am proud of my record and the work our caucus has done, I believe it is the right time for a new Senate Republican Leader when the new 102nd General Assembly is sworn in next January.
When I was elected leader, I said that I would not pursue any other elected office during my leadership of the caucus. While my decision to not seek re-election as Senate Republican Leader may close this chapter, it by no means is the final word on my desire to serve our state and tackle those challenges.
Therefore, I am calling for a caucus to be held the first Tuesday when veto session convenes, as is our tradition, which is scheduled for November 17. At this meeting the caucus will begin the process of choosing a leader to present when the next General Assembly convenes.
…Adding… Subscribers know more, but this is currently true until one of them starts talking…
Senators McConchie and Barickman are the early frontrunners for his post https://t.co/dAun42vmx4
— Mark Maxwell (@MarkMaxwellTV) November 4, 2020
…Adding… Press release…
Senate President Don Harmon issued the following statement regarding Republican Leader Bill Brady’s announcement that he would not seek another term in the leadership post.
“Bill quietly and effectively advocated for the Republican senators and the communities they represent. He understood that conflict for nothing more than the sake of conflict is counterproductive.
While we approach challenges from different political perspectives, I have appreciated Bill’s focus on getting things done and his understanding and willingness to work with others to find success.
I wish Bill all the best.”
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 10:20 am
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“When I was elected leader, I said that I would not pursue any other elected office during my leadership of the caucus. While my decision to not seek re-election as Senate Republican Leader may close this chapter, it by no means is the final word on my desire to serve our state and tackle those challenges.”
So he’s running for governor? Again?
Comment by South of Sherman Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 10:29 am
Stay tuned for your boy Barrickman Willy . . . .let the meltdown start in 3,2,1 . . . . .
Comment by Go Big Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 10:33 am
==- South of Sherman - Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 10:29 am:==
And he’ll lose again.
Comment by Precinct Captain Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 10:35 am
Or maybe Duckworth’s Senate seat?
Comment by South of Sherman Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 10:38 am
=== let the meltdown start===
Why? I’m not a state Senator.
They choose Barickmam, it’s like Renteria… both the Cubs and the Sox knew Renteria was not the answer, but put him there.
Sure it would be a mistake, but I’m not one of the 13 or so still in the Raunerite Caucus.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 10:39 am
===So he’s running for governor?===
Oh, c’mon. He’s already done that three times.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 10:51 am
====So he’s running for governor?===
More likely running for Happy Hour . . . .
Comment by Go Big Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 11:03 am
Leader McConchie.
Comment by Bored Chairman Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 11:08 am
OW, using the Renteria analogy produces only one logical outcome. The SGOP bringing back Pate to lead the caucus.
Comment by Leigh John-Ella Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 11:34 am
===bringing back Pate===
Have you *heard* any of the caucus talk?
Pate would not only fit in… lol
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 11:36 am
- Leigh John-Ella -
That was good. Well played.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 11:37 am
A S.O.S. run might be in his future.
Comment by Chicago (R) Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 12:11 pm
Durkin is next to see the writing on the wall
Comment by newday Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 12:54 pm
How about Republicans get serious and elevate Rezin?
Comment by Winning Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 1:51 pm
“He’s already done that three times.”
So…you’re saying there’s a chance?
Comment by NIU Grad Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 4:42 pm
The Pantagraph story on this was really bizarre. It said he might run for governor again but then said they couldn’t reach him for comment about his statement.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Wednesday, Nov 4, 20 @ 7:36 pm