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Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said Saturday he’s prepared to vote for an increase in the state’s income tax rate and said he’s working with “building blocks” to get to 60 votes in his fight to secure another term in the leadership post he’s held for nearly four decades.
“My pledge to the caucus, on state finances and also on redistricting, is to provide the same type of strong leadership that I provided to our caucus when we were fighting against Gov. [Bruce] Rauner,” Madigan said while making his case before the House Black Caucus to remain speaker. […]
A showing of that strong leadership may come if Gov. J.B. Pritzker asks the legislature to raise the state’s flat income-tax rate, which Madigan said is “very possible,” according to a recording of the closed candidate forum reviewed by the Chicago Sun-Times.
“I’m prepared to vote for that, presuming it’s the governor’s request,” Madigan said.
He acknowledged that could be a “very difficult issue for the caucus” as it tries to maintain services — and insisted a strong leader is needed to persuade others to vote for an increase.
There’s lots more, so go read the whole thing.
* Meanwhile, on the Republican side…
IL GOP Chair Tim Schneider stepping down:
“after 6+ years, and a very successful cycle, and with the ILGOP positioned well, I believe it’s a good time for me to transition out(average length of State Chairmanship in US in less than 2 years)”— Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) December 5, 2020
…Adding… ILGOP press release excerpt…
Chairman Schneider has selected the following State Central Committee members to serve on a committee that will recommend a process and timeline for choosing a successor Chairman at the party’s next meeting on January 9, 2021.
Mike Bigger - 18th Congressional District (Chairman)
Char Foss-Eggemann - 9th Congressional District
Fred Floreth - 13th Congressional District
Judy Diekelman - 2nd Congressional DistrictSchneider will serve as Chairman until the full State Central Committee chooses a successor Chairman.
*** UPDATE *** No endorsement…
Statement from Rep. Camille Lilly Regarding the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus House Forum Today
“Today the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus House met with the two candidates who expressed interest in presenting to the Caucus. Both Speaker Mike Madigan and Rep. Stephanie Kifowit addressed the caucus on how they would work with members and the collective body as whole to address the challenges facing our State. The discussion provided an opportunity for the caucus to ask questions expounding on the candidates vision, goals and experiences. This is the first time in decades that a process of this nature has been formed to engage the candidates seeking to become Speaker. The steps in our process are about democracy and fairness. We will continue to dialogue amongst ourselves and other members of the House as we approach the upcoming session. We are committed to working through this process in an open and transparent manner.”
posted by Rich Miller
Saturday, Dec 5, 20 @ 4:48 pm
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Without even taking into account his corruption the financial state that Illinois has been in under his leadership is more than enough reason to seek new leadership.
Comment by Arock Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 8:17 am
=== the financial state that Illinois has been in under his leadership===
… and Pate Phillip, Jim Thompson, Jim Edgar, even Bruce Rauner… but you already know that.
To the post,
I think it’s significant that there was no full endorsement, but it puts the Black Caucus in a position where their collective votes and members will be integral to anyone finding 60, and if they eventually bail on Madigan, the 21 or so could end Madigan’s quest by publicly, collectively, saying so.
Madigan’s own words and how he sees this next term as Speaker is also intriguing to what will be necessary, budgetarily most specifically.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 8:26 am
Reelecting Madigan and raising taxes during a pandemic is a great way to guarantee a Republican winning the Governorship in 2022…along with heavy losses across the board. Quite a winning message you have there, IL Dems…
Comment by NIU Grad Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 9:24 am
Agree with NIU grad. Isn’t the definition of insanity doing the same thing over & over, expecting different results?
Comment by HighSox Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 10:18 am
==… and Pate Phillip, Jim Thompson, Jim Edgar, even Bruce Rauner… but you already know that.==
Only one man has outlasted all of them…and was complicit in all their poor decisions…but you already know that
Comment by SumGai1986 Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 12:07 pm
=== Only one man has outlasted all of them…===
… but the decisions still stayed.
Keep up, please.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 12:09 pm
All those people that voted against the fair tax amendment were warned about this. “Who will pay more, you or the millionaires/billionaires, or you?” They voted to raise their own taxes, period.
Comment by DuPage Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 1:43 pm
To the ILGOP;
The far-right / Trumpkins want one of their own to take the gig.
It would be a mistake they’ll regret, as they shrink the party.
Shaw, as an example, would be one person the Dems would appreciate.
I’ve stated my thoughts, and I’ve appreciated Leader Durkin showing thoughtfulness to task, but for me, the “reset, regroup, recruit” to work, you need Beaubiens and Murphys not Millers and Baileys… and that’s what wrong leadership will bring.
Clean house.
Start over, top to bottom, everyone.
New Chair, Executive Director, and staff and crew looking at building in Cook and the Collars as strong, if not more strong, as everything south of I-80.
I’ll be watching. I hope I won’t be disappointed.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 1:49 pm