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Jesse White says Illinois needs Madigan’s “strong, tested leadership”

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* Press release…

Statement from Secretary of State Jesse White:

“Illinois is at a critical juncture. We face a global health crisis unlike any we have seen, bringing with it major challenges for hard-working families and small businesses. We need responsible budgets that meet the new challenges posed by this pandemic, while maintaining a commitment to our children’s future, safe communities, and other critical services that are no less needed.

“At such a crucial moment, I believe we need Speaker Michael Madigan’s leadership working for us in the Illinois House of Representatives.

“These are the challenges Illinoisans have overwhelmingly entrusted to Democrats. I believe Speaker Madigan’s strong, tested leadership will help us address them.”

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:44 pm

Comments

Ruh roh. Madigan’s worried about losing the black caucus. No other reason to call in the big gun.

Comment by Southern Skeptic Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:45 pm
===No other reason to call in the big gun===

I can think of plenty reasons.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:46 pm
It’ll be hard for him to lead the GA through the upcoming challenges while he’s busy waging a war of petty revenge against everyone who’s calling on him to step aside.

Comment by NIU Grad Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:47 pm
If Madigan’s leadership is necessary during COVID, he should, you know, have some sort of veto session.

Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:49 pm
This is only interesting, to me, to the family squabble and White deciding to weigh in now.

The lines between the groups is interesting

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:49 pm
Oh, Jesse weighs in. Bless his heart.

Comment by Anon y mouse Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:49 pm
shrewd move by MJM - Secretary white is that rare pol who has a high bi-partisan favorability rating.

Comment by Donnie Elgin Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:49 pm
Most popular politician in Illinois history.

JB your move.

Shoot at the King, don’t miss.

Comment by Franks talks Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:50 pm
===while he’s busy waging a war of petty revenge against everyone who’s calling on him to step aside===

Good one. Made me laugh out loud in real life.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:50 pm
The SOS and others are likely not privy to the full extent of the federal investigation and neither is the Speaker. As more comes out, you will see more detractors.

Comment by PrairieStateSense Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:50 pm
=== Most popular politician in Illinois history.===

This is why, for me, it’s an interesting watch as the intra-party lines are now getting more and more clear.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:55 pm
Respectfully disagree, Secretary White.

Comment by hisgirlfriday Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:57 pm
If someone is purporting that we need MJM’S leadership to get us through a global health crisis unlike any we have ever seen, they should know that the House Dem Caucus has convened exactly zero times since the May 2020 session. Meanwhile, the Senate Democrats convene every other week and even had a two day retreat. Leadership.

Comment by The Young Gov Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:00 pm
I wonder how many supporters of the Speaker worry what he has on them. This is the typical game theory of Prisoners Dilemma.

Comment by PraireStateSense Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:02 pm
Wasn’t it Jesse White who said no harm done when the Blagojevich tapes were released with Pritzker saying White was “the least offensive” Black person?

Yes, White standing next to JB, in the primary, as JB apologized for his wiretapped statements about Black politicians.

No, this message is not to the Black Caucus I don’t think.

Comment by Thomas Paine Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:03 pm
Why was it released on a Friday afternoon? Any possibility it is in response to guilty plea today and mention of attempt to record Madigan?

Comment by DuPage Saint Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:04 pm
PraireStateSense- what did JB have on Jesse White for him to walk back JB language about black legislators?

Sad to think you have such low regard for our SOS that his only support comes from owing someone not his own brain.

Comment by Frank talks Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:08 pm
—Frank—

Our secy of state? He’s not Evita at a balcony. I don’t know the answer to your question. In fact, my statement had nothing to do with the SOS. Keep up. The adults are talking.

Comment by PrairieStateSense Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:14 pm
Pretty well sums up the mess this state is in and the hopeless political machinations yet to come

Comment by Mad Hatter Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:18 pm
Call me crazy but as far as the most popular politician, Illinois is still the Land of Lincoln not the Land of White

Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:20 pm
Voters yell at me about Madigan and Pelosi at a 10:1 clip compared to “defund the police” yet Dems will jettison every voter under the age of 40 to circle the wagons around Madigan and Pelosi. They’ll keep losing

Comment by Bob Loblaw Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:22 pm
PrairieStateSense- lol

So not your SOS? Guess you’re not in Illinois or your license doesn’t have his name on it? Maybe your’s has Al Salvi?

“I wonder how many supporters of the Speaker worry what he has on them”

Figure your comment was directed at SOS White supporting Madigan? Strange random comment if you weren’t talking about White since the thread is about him endorsing the Speaker?

Comment by Frank talks Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:24 pm
Frank

The SOS office seems very personal to you. I’ll leave you be

Comment by PrairieStateSense Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:36 pm
===as far as the most popular politician, Illinois is still the Land of Lincoln not the Land of White===

Maybe, but Abe never won all 102 counties.

lol

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:42 pm
Rich: Abe would not when 102 today either, especially with the Copperhead bloc

Comment by DuPage Saint Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:57 pm
Dragging out Jesse White for a statement seems pretty desperate.

Comment by Chicagonk Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 4:25 pm
===especially with the Copperhead bloc ===

I saw a county map of the 1860 Illinois results the other day. Looks very modern, but with reversed polarities.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 4:28 pm