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* This attack has been sustained for much of the week. DPI…

Democrats from Peoria to Florida know just how dangerous Ron DeSantis’ “Florida blueprint” really is. Ahead of his visit to Illinois, Party leaders are speaking out against the spread of his extreme agenda:

“Ron DeSantis’ policies have no place in Illinois, and we won’t let him spread his ‘blueprint’ without accountability. From stripping reproductive rights to attacking members of the LGBTQ+ community and restricting civil rights across Florida, DeSantis has shown us that his vision for our nation contradicts everything that we stand for in Illinois,” said DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez. “Illinoisans have repeatedly rejected extremism, both in races up and down the ballot last November and just last month in school and library board races across the state. It’s clear that DeSantis’ hateful agenda is antithetical to our values and priorities in Illinois. While DeSantis callously enacts his dangerous platform in Florida, we’re lucky to have leaders here who respect the dignity of all Illinoisans, especially the most marginalized among us.”

“We here in Florida have seen firsthand the devastating effects of Ron DeSantis’s failed ‘Florida blueprint’. DeSantis spent Florida’s legislative session pushing through extreme legislation—including a more extreme abortion ban and a law that could make it easier for criminals to carry weapons—while ignoring the growing cost-of-living crisis that working Floridians are facing,” said Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried. “Ron DeSantis is shadow campaigning for president with an extreme MAGA agenda built on the backs of Floridians, and we will make sure that people in every state know how devastating DeSantis has been for Florida, and how devastating he would be in the White House.”

“The differences between Illinois and Florida under Ron DeSantis’ leadership could not be more clear. I am proud and grateful that our state’s leaders have never stopped working to uplift working families, defend women’s rights, and make Illinois a place where all are welcome and have opportunities to thrive,” said Illinois Senator Dave Koehler. “In Peoria, we believe in access to quality education, equitable economic opportunities, and the freedom to make our own decisions about how we live and who we love. While DeSantis seeks to divide us in pursuit of his own ambitions, I have no intention of ceasing our efforts to build a more inclusive, accepting, and supportive community for all.”

“Ron DeSantis is waging a self-serving culture war at the expense of Floridians, decimating access to health care, childcare, affordable housing, and educational resources. I hope that in visiting Peoria, DeSantis can learn that in Illinois we trust women, we say gay, and we will never allow extremists like him to intimidate us into turning back the clock on freedom and progress,” said Peoria County Democrats Chair Rick Fox.

Illinois Democrats have a successful record of progress that continues to serve working families across the state. Illinoisans have made it abundantly clear: hate and extremism are not welcome in Illinois

* Pritzker campaign…

It is no coincidence that the party that was unable to make any statewide gains in the last Midterm election would invite failed governor Ron DeSantis to keynote one of their largest dinners. DeSantis, who is trailing Donald Trump in the polls and has yet to show he is ready for primetime, will keynote tonight’s Peoria-Tazewell Lincoln Day Dinner and share the policies he has implemented that has made Florida one of the most restrictive states when it comes to exercising reproductive freedom, one of the worst states for health care access, and one of the worst states for teacher pay––with one of the largest number of banned books.

DeSantis has repeatedly failed to lead Florida, passing draconian abortion bans, overseeing the collapse of the state’s unemployment insurance system, delaying needed evacuations during a devastating natural disaster, and even running campaign ads during the state’s latest crisis.

“Inviting a failed governor who is at war with Donald Trump to keynote one of your largest events is emblematic of today’s Illinois GOP,” said JB For Governor spokesperson Natalie Edelstein. “Republicans are too busy fighting each other to get out of their own way and solve the issues facing working families. While they celebrate banning books and picking on LGBTQ+ kids, Illinois Democrats will continue to win elections and build a state where everyone is free to be who they are.”

DeSantis has shown time and time again he is an authoritarian career politician who has no business being in public office. From passing a harsh abortion ban in the dead of night to erasing Black history from textbooks, it is clear the only direction he wants the country to go is backwards. The Illinois GOP would be better off putting their resources into helping families across the state instead of playing footsie with an extremist who will forget all about central Illinois the minute his plane takes off.

Your thoughts on this?

…Adding… A DPI fundraising pitch just landed in my inbox…

Hey Richard, JB here.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in Illinois. Today, DeSantis will give a speech to GOP donors in Peoria about how Illinois needs to be more like Florida.

He’ll try to pass off his racism, homophobia, and misogyny as protecting your freedoms.

I’m calling BS.

It’s up to us to show Americans there is a better way forward than DeSantis’ campaign of hate. Here in Illinois, that’s exactly what we’ve been doing.

DeSantis tried to force the AP to revise an African American studies course. I announced that Illinois will reject a water-downed course that censors the contributions of Black and queer Americans.

DeSantis signed a 6-week abortion ban into law. I’ve made Illinois one of the strongest states in America for protecting reproductive care.

And while Governor DeSantis is pushing to lower the age to buy an assault weapon, I’ve already signed legislation to ban assault weapons altogether.

Richard, if you agree we should keep being ILLINOIS and not Florida, will you chip in $10 or more today to the Democratic Party of Illinois so we can keep electing real leaders to block the GOP’s attacks on our freedom and rights?

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Illinois will not be pushed around. We value our diverse history, we defend our rights, and we know the path forward.

In solidarity,

JB Pritzker
Governor of Illinois

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:00 am

Comments

It’s smart for Pritzker to focus on the culture war items rather then on the economy because I’m sure DeSantis will crow about the Citadel move.

Comment by Chicagonk Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:11 am
Plenty of reasons to throw shade at Bobble head Ron.

Comment by Glengarry Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:11 am
Man, ILGOP need Desantis like they need Donnie.

Pritzker would probably fly both in gratis.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:13 am
Who the heck is Richard?

Comment by The Opinions Bureau Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:17 am
The IL GOP seems completely incapable of learning. They must be content to lose the suburbs and stick with the rural super minority. Fine by me.

Comment by Excitable Boy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:19 am
Bob Iger is questioning how bad Florida wants Disney revenue.

Wouldn’t crow too much about Citadel.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:19 am
Smart moves on the part of Pritzker. DeSantis, and the GOP as a whole, seems intent on turning back the clock decades and appealing to individuals worst instincts where anybody that doesn’t think, act, or look like you is a threat. It’s incredibly short-sided and ultimately a losing strategy. Things evolve and so too much DeSantis and the GOP. Pritzker gets this.

Comment by Pundent Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:21 am
We’ll see if DeSantis “plays in Peoria” as they say. Smart move for him to visit a key city in the heartland. He’ll probably lead off by saying “Thank you to Illinois for sending so many new Citizens. Other than New Jersey, Illinoisans leave their state at the highest level in the nation.”

Comment by Cheers Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:28 am
Assuming Trump declines over the next several months, who replaces him at the top of the Former GOP ticket?

I ask because I could see a lot of local folks here in West Central Illinois immediately jumping on board with DeSantis as their standard bearer.

Having simply read the transcript of the CNN interview with Trump, the insanity clearly shows through (I mean, he actually is delusional in the clinical sense).

Should a few more legal cases go against him, and Georgia initiate a suit that includes him, I can see MAGA people abandoning Trump and going to DeSantis.

I agree with most - DeSantis can never win Illinois. But I worry about most other states. MAGA is the disease, not the standard bearer.

Comment by H-W Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:29 am
If the Dems really want to hurt DeSantis, they should stop attacking him.

Comment by Roman Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:30 am
Good. Take that fight head on. And stay with it for the long game.

All of DeSantis’ and Republican war on the marginalized is based on fear and bigotry, none of it on actual sexual grooming and CRT taught in grade schools. It’s a self-reinforcing loop between the base and Republicans. And it’s projection, claiming to be pro-freedom and against “cancel culture” but being the exact opposite.

Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:37 am
Does this mean that the Pritzkers are selling their Florida home and horse ranch?

Comment by Gravitas Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:44 am
IL give this despot a good Mickey Mouse welcome.

Comment by Norseman Friday, May 12, 23 @ 10:52 am
To be clear, I loathe the man and what he has done and what he stands for. But I don’t think calling him a “failed Governor” is correct. The guy was re-elected convincingly and has seemingly passed all the legislation he wants, no matter how terrible it may be. I disagree with all of it - but he succeeded in getting it passed.

There are so many things you can (and should) attack the guy for. I just think calling him an “failed Governor” doesn’t land much of a punch.

Comment by Henry Francis Friday, May 12, 23 @ 11:10 am
The legislative record of DeSantis’ signature to some of the most far right thoughts to governing is the gift to Dems if they work tirelessly to point out all the things DeSantis signed as governor.

There’s a bright white light reason DeSantis signed the abortion bill as he did, in the dark.

Tough to move to the center when your gubernatorial career is predicated on winning a primary with cult voters.

I welcome each and every time DeSantis speaks, it’s another opportunity to highlight his terrible record for women, children, education, business (M-I-C…K-E-Y…), and human rights with asylum seekers.

He’s not “Trump-Lite”, DeSantis is “Cult Welcomed”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 11:14 am
As the polls clearly show, trying to be Trump-like only has a chance to work if the real thing isn’t available. That Trump voter isn’t going elsewhere - you need a different lane or you have zero chance in the primary.

Comment by Lincoln Lad Friday, May 12, 23 @ 11:21 am
Why is it that when Pritzker imposes mask mandates during the worst pandemic in history, it’s government overreach, but when DeSantis overthrows Disney’s board to install one of his own, it’s “freedom?”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, May 12, 23 @ 11:26 am
Don’t pretend Disney is winning anything.

They lost 4 million Disney + subscribers last quarter and their stock dropped another 8% yesterday and is now at half of what was two years ago.

https://12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fdisney-stock-downgrade-analyst-streaming-linear-tv-1235486320%2F

Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, May 12, 23 @ 11:26 am
I’m planning on joining my wife and daughter at this afternoon’s protest in Peoria. I was thinking of toting a simple sign saying something like “Mind Your Own Business”, but I’m open to suggestions.

Comment by Cornerfield Friday, May 12, 23 @ 11:33 am
===Don’t pretend Disney is winning anything.

They lost 4 million Disney + subscribers last quarter and their stock dropped another 8% yesterday and is now at half of what was two years ago.===

So is the goal of DeSantis to “bankrupt” Florida’s largest job provider and tourist anchor?

Is that your measured “win”

Government too dictating to businesses cultural requirements “or else”

See, what I’m getting at is that lil lawsuit Disney is working where DeSantis’ own book of targeted harassment is basically the evidence put forth.

I know - LP - you are driven to deny women’s rights, workers’ rights, corporate welfare, but weaponizing government to attack and bankrupt a state’s largest job creator is still a new one

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 11:41 am
- Don’t pretend Disney is winning anything.

They lost 4 million Disney + subscribers last quarter and their stock dropped another 8% yesterday and is now at half of what was two years ago. -

I’d do everything you can to keep the focus on such important matters, LP. Your party will take the state back in no time.

Comment by Excitable Boy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 11:43 am
Leave it to LP to make some feeble comment implying Disney is hurting.

Not a state in the union that would turn down there scratch.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Friday, May 12, 23 @ 11:50 am
=Don’t pretend Disney is winning anything.=

Disney will be just fine. They and the majority of other companies know that appealing to the narrow demographic of old and angry voters is a losing business strategy. These are not the patrons of the “happiest place on earth.” It has, and will be, a dumb strategy for DeSantis and anyone else who foolishly chooses to follow it.

Comment by Pundent Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:02 pm
“Failed governor” lolololololololol

What has DeSantis failed at as governor?

(Hint: Passing legislation you disagree with isn’t “failure”)

Comment by JB13 Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:06 pm
You have it backwards

Disney started the fight with Florida government over vocal opposition to the “don’t say gay bill” but is actually the Parental Rights in Education law.

It is popular with Florida voters and DeSantis won re-election after it passed

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/16/poll-americans-split-florida-gender-race-00017552

Disney is loosing this battle along with many loyal customers

Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:10 pm
===Disney started the fight with Florida government over vocal opposition===

Good point and that’s probably why they have a decent shot at winning their lawsuit. They had a right to state their opinion in defense of many of their customers, but the governor used the law and his powers to punish them solely for speaking up.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:17 pm
==Leave it to LP to make some feeble comment implying Disney is hurting.==

That’s what he does. He twists things around.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:18 pm
Sorry. That was me above

Comment by Demoralized Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:18 pm
===(Hint: Passing legislation you disagree with isn’t “failure”)===

Could be if one wants to be President.

Owning the Libs likely won’t translate to national electoral victory.

Kansas’ vote on abortion is a big wake-up call to what folks think is “winning” policy.

===Disney started the fight with Florida government over vocal opposition to the “don’t say gay bill” but is actually the Parental Rights in Education law.===

I dunno if target and direct retaliation by the state government and the governor is a big “gotcha” that you want it to be.

I do appreciate your continued admittance of bigotry and social intolerance. Your devolution continues.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:20 pm
==Disney is loosing this battle along with many loyal customers==

Yeah. They are getting ready to fold up.

You know LP, I would love for you to just once address the larger issue with DeSantis and for you to come out and say whether or not you support his fascist tendencies and his weaponization of the government against his enemies. You never do have the courage to actually talk about the topic at hand. You only make these irrelevant off-handed comments because you think you’re being cute. Go away already. Please.

Comment by Demoralized Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:20 pm
Expressing dislike over a law is now “picking a fight “?

See you at the meeting, comrade.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:21 pm
==Passing legislation you disagree with isn’t “failure”==

Of course it is. The Governor’s job is to be a faithful steward of his state, and the reason I dislike his legislation is that it fails to do that. Thus, it’s a failure.

I know you guys like to be all like “Well he won re-election so he must be perfect”, but so did JB.

Comment by Arsenal Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:24 pm
==What has DeSantis failed at as governor?==

Oh, I don’t know. Maybe being a decent human being.

Comment by Demoralized Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:26 pm
==Disney started the fight with Florida government over vocal opposition to the “don’t say gay bill” but is actually the Parental Rights in Education law.==

I wonder what we’d say if JB passed some legislation specifically targeting Citadel.

Comment by Arsenal Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:28 pm
=Kansas’ vote on abortion is a big wake-up call to what folks think is “winning” policy.=

Seems they aren’t picking up the phone. When hate is part of your brand, these things become inevitable. Anyone that thinks this is “winning” is fooling themselves.

https://www.rawstory.com/kansas-gop-mulls-booting-out-its-own-black-and-hispanic-groups-from-party-leadership/

Comment by Pundent Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:29 pm
- DeSantis won re-election after it passed -

Please tell the next IL GOP statewide candidate you latch onto all about it. They should absolutely propose it here.

Comment by Excitable Boy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 12:30 pm
=I wonder what we’d say if JB passed some legislation specifically targeting Citadel.=

That is maybe the best repudiation of the desantis/gop authoritarian movement yet.

I am sure LP will not have the wherewithal to chime in on that. other than the infantile “but they started it” which was not what really happened.

It also pouts on display an emotional maturity and toughness possessed by Pritzker and lacking from desantis. Desantis lashed out when someone didn’t like his law, Pritzker never attacked Citadel or Uihlein and they did a heck of a lot more than Disney.

Comment by JS Mill Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:08 pm
=== =Disney started the fight with Florida government over vocal opposition=

Good point and that’s probably why they have a decent shot at winning their lawsuit. They had a right to state their opinion in defense of many of their customers, but the governor used the law and his powers to punish them solely for speaking up. ===

On target Rich. It’s funny that the MAGA GOP was eager to ensure corporate rights to free speech when they thought it benefited them, but don’t appreciate that right when it’s used to criticize them.

Comment by Norseman Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:25 pm
I did say it was a mistake for Governor DeSantis to punish Disney by revoking it’s special status taxing district the other day but the comment was blocked.

I agree it is not a good idea and it’s certainly not conservative for a Governor to meddle with business.

I think if Disney had it to do over again it would not meddle with divisive political issues.

Again you seem to think the new sex Ed curriculum that Illinois Democrats passed is popular, but only 20 school districts have adopted it, 534 have passed.

Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:28 pm
===divisive political issues===

Oh, please.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:37 pm
===I think if Disney had it to do over again it would not meddle with divisive political issues.===

That’s not even remotely true or possible to determine, as Disney is suing for targeted retaliation by the government and governor.

That also reads like “well, after targeting them, I bet they learned a lesson”, which is ridiculous to think is a good governing way

===Again you seem to think===

Trying to say your own bigotry is justified because of an “opt-out”, you have bigger personal problems than what DeSantis legislated that started the governmental retaliation in Florida.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:47 pm
=== I was thinking of toting a simple sign saying something like “Mind Your Own Business”, but I’m open to suggestions. ===

How about:

- Don’t gag Mickey
- Making Florida Dumb Again is Not the Answer
- Picking on a Mouse is Cowardly
- History will judge except where books are banned

Comment by Norseman Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:47 pm
Disney is just exerting its First Amendment rights according to the Constitution of the United States of America (and confirmed by the United States Supreme Court in “Citizens United”).

Dont like it? Take it up with Tony, Clay, Neil, etc.

Comment by Jerry Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:53 pm
LP, let’s meet after work and I’ll buy you a Bud Light.

Comment by Lurker Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:54 pm
==it would not meddle ==

They stated an opinion. And in response DeSantis has attempted to bring the full weight of the government down on them because he doesn’t believe people should have the right to disagree with him. He’s shown time and time again that he will use the government in any way he can to punish people who dare cross him.

Comment by Demoralized Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:55 pm
==534 have passed==

See how that works? They had an option. No options in Florida. Schools must absolutely fall in line with what the government wants and what that government wants is to, among other things, ban books, ban any teaching about our nation’s racial history, and to stomp out the LGBTQ community from schools.

Comment by Demoralized Friday, May 12, 23 @ 1:57 pm
DeSantis won re election by 1,000,000 votes and has a super dupe majority in the FL legislature. They swept the statewide offices as well I believe.

I dont like his policies but its odd to see the word “failed” used to describe him given those facts.

Comment by low level Friday, May 12, 23 @ 2:00 pm
Fewer DeSantis supporters and MAGA’s at Disneyworld is not the bad thing some would make it out to be. Plus, how is it good for Florida to sabotage Disney and drive customers away, for made up stuff like sexual grooming and CRT in grade schools?

Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, May 12, 23 @ 2:13 pm
=I think if Disney had it to do over again it would not meddle with divisive political issues.=

Whether it’s a corporation or individual, history tells me that standing up to bigotry and authoritarian rule is always a good idea.

Comment by Pundent Friday, May 12, 23 @ 2:17 pm
===Whether it’s a corporation or individual, history tells me that standing up to bigotry and authoritarian rule is always a good idea.===

That is restaurant quality.

To this, again..,

===I think if Disney had it to do over again it would not meddle with divisive political issues.===

DeSantis’ own words and thoughts to direct and individual (Disney, single) retaliation and your thinking that weaponizing government to “learn a lesson” to be quiet or directly “don’t say gay” is good… and… pointing out Illinois “opt outs”, all you’ve done is decidedly chose where you want discriminatory actions as a “teaching” tool.

To make this about the original post? Easy.

I want DeSantis to speak over and over and remind voters who he is, what he stands for, what he has signed, and who he has bullied and targeted… and why.

I welcome DeSantis to continue to speak to make himself less electable each and every event he attends… and speaks.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 2:25 pm
== but only 20 school districts have adopted it, 534 have passed==

What school districts decide to do says no more about popularity today than it did when you guys tried to cite them to say that Pritzker’s re-election campaign was in trouble.

Comment by Arsenal Friday, May 12, 23 @ 2:30 pm
== I welcome DeSantis to continue to speak to make himself less electable each and every event he attends… and speaks. ==

Less electable? There are plenty of conservatives who have not gone full Bailey who think a lot of his ideas make sense. You don’t hear many of them on this left-leaning site because they get shouted down (typed down?), or in this deep blue state, but they’re out there.

Comment by Occasional Quipper Friday, May 12, 23 @ 2:57 pm
=I dont like his policies but its odd to see the word “failed” used to describe him given those facts.=

Jim Crow laws were very popular in the south at one point in time. But those ultimately failed. Something tells me that history is not on their side.

Comment by Pundent Friday, May 12, 23 @ 2:57 pm
===Less electable? There are plenty of conservatives who have not gone full Bailey===

Now, just abortion.

===You don’t hear many of them on this left-leaning site because they get shouted down (typed down?), or in this deep blue state===

Such a victim… lol

Sure, Jan.

What moderate pro-choice Republican that welcomes diversity is going to be the nominee for POTUS or win a nomination statewide in Illinois as the GOP Nominee?

Hows about ya worry about the cult that is the GOP that has no diversity outside the cultist requirements.

Then get back to me, and go after this state and the blog.

The love of Pete, the utter ignorance to being self aware is mind blowing… and wrap it up as victimhood?

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 3:14 pm
=They had an option. No options in Florida.=

Demoralized for the win.

=but its odd to see the word “failed” used to describe him given those facts.=f
Gets in time machine. Checks receipts from November election and Illinois freedumb caucus press releases. Finds numerous statements about “failed Illinois governor Pritzker”.

I guess those seem… odd as well?

Comment by JS Mill Friday, May 12, 23 @ 3:36 pm
=There are plenty of conservatives who have not gone full Bailey who think a lot of his ideas make sense.=

Considering that 56% of ILGOP voters went “full Bailey” this group might be plentiful, but it’s still small. You can embrace Ron DeSantis and all he represents but Illinois ain’t Florida.

Comment by Pundent Friday, May 12, 23 @ 3:38 pm
== Such a victim… lol ==.

Once again you missed the point because you were too busy thinking of your snarky reply. I don’t feel at all that I’m a victim. The point wasn’t that I think this site or this state should change. There is no question which way Illinois will vote in the next election. Like I said, it’s a solid blue state. The point is that across the country, DeSantis would have plenty of support if he ends up being the nominee. And it’s not because half the country are racist bigots who want to bring back Jim Crow laws. Mathematically speaking, the odds that either party is completely insane is highly unlikely. So when I hear statements to that effect it just reminds me that that this kind of talk is just a bunch of divisive political noise-making.

Comment by Occasional Quipper Friday, May 12, 23 @ 3:44 pm
I might be wrong here, but I don’t think DeSantis is running for statewide office in Illinois, or even running to win IL if he was the GOP nominee. I assume he is thinking about how to win the GOP primary in IL. That’s it. He knows he can’t win IL in the general. Everyone knows we are not a swing state. JB is doing the smart political thing by attacking DeSantis, hence keeping his profile up in case there is a “change” at the top of the ticket. There is no reason for anyone to get in a twist about any of this. It’s all very predictable.

Comment by ChicagoVoter Friday, May 12, 23 @ 4:06 pm
===There is no question which way Illinois will vote in the next election. Like I said, it’s a solid blue state.===

This is utter garbage, I’ve gone over this time after time.

Illinois is a state that mirrors the majority of actual voters.

Only in 2004 has Illinois not voted in concert with a majority of election voters, yes, you are playing a victim to “majorities” and the “minority” is the GOP that can “swing” states to win an “Electoral College” election, not a popular vote, which is why the GOP won’t let go of the Jim Crow, disfranchising, electoral road blocks on a national election. So just stop this.

===Mathematically speaking, the odds that either party===

That means you are more than cool to have racist thinkers, conspiracy theorists, and insurrection apologists in your ranks. They are welcomed… by you.

You can’t whatabout those things. Good try, unless you openly welcome them, then thanks for the heads up.

Illinois doesn’t elect republicans statewide anymore because the party nominees in this state, elected by the primary voters, are out of step with actual majority American positions.

It’s utterly tiring that this has to be rehashed because there’s such a lacking to what Illinois is, and it’s a “Blue State” for a most part because American policies are not in line with the 2013-2023 cultist GOP

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 12, 23 @ 4:15 pm
Disney+ lost subscribers because they lost the rights to air cricket in India. That’s the only reason.

Comment by Natty_B Friday, May 12, 23 @ 4:51 pm