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* The next Senate Republican Leader can apparently see into the future. From the Sun-Times..

Although Brady on Friday declared he works well with the governor, in a debate shortly before the March primary, Brady had especially harsh words, comparing Rauner to a certain disgraced Democratic governor.

“The more I hear Bruce Rauner speak, the more he sounds like Rod Blagojevich. That’s the way he [Blagojevich] came to Springfield. You have to bring people together. But you have to be decisive. You can’t be divisive,” Brady said.

“Mr. Rauner continues to berate the Legislature and the experience of the Legislature like Rod Blagojevich did. That didn’t solve our problems. We need a leader.”

* This is also an interesting quote from the present…

Although he is as comfortable talking to conservatives in church basements as he is discussing tax policy in business board rooms, Brady chafes at being called “a country club Republican.”

“I think you have business Republicans and then you have social Republicans. And I would be both,” he once said.

* And he’s right about the state needing some luck…

Brady, 56, was chosen by a unanimous vote at a meeting of Senate Republicans, Radogno told reporters. The formal transition was to come with a vote on the Senate floor.

“I couldn’t be more proud,” Radogno said. “He will be a very capable successor and I wish him all the luck in the world.”

“I think the whole state of Illinois needs some luck,” Brady said.

“The good news is,” he added, “I’ve got a great caucus behind me, as leader Radogno had, that can help provide a real solution to this state.”

Radogno resigned effective at the end of business day today, so Brady won’t be attending leaders’ meetings until that resignation becomes effective. Also, the full Senate has to approve his election, but that’s a perfunctory matter. It could get complicated if this thing wraps up today, however, because the Senate then won’t be in tomorrow. But, one burning bridge at a time, as they say.

* Related…

* Will Brady “Protect Taxpayers” as he promised when running for governor?: Brady boasted during his last gubernatorial bid that he would “protect taxpayers” and that he had never “voted for a tax increase.” His “Brady for Illinois” website still features his call for Illinois’ 2011 67% temporary income tax hike to sunset in 2015.

posted by Rich Miller
Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 10:48 am

Comments

Will there be time this weekend to bring back the gas chambers for puppies bill? Just wondering…

Comment by DuPage Dave Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 11:12 am
Always amazed when the extremist left whine about puppies but are against late term abortion bans.

Comment by Liberty Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 12:04 pm
” - Liberty - ”

“Some” might say… individual rights…

Comment by Oswego Willy Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 12:08 pm
It’s called a joke, buddy. Google it.

Comment by DuPage Dave Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 12:15 pm