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* Speaker Madigan told reporters today that he “would move to override” all three bills the House has passed over the past couple of days. Those would be the tax hike, the approp bill and the BIMP.
Those are all Senate bills, however, so the Senate Democrats would have the first crack at an override motion, and they have their own issues right now. But Madigan predicted the Senate would approve the bills.
* Madigan said he thought the two Republican leaders “should have been here” for today’s scheduled meeting of the four tops.
The House Speaker said he would schedule another meeting tomorrow at 10 o’clock in the morning..
“We’re continuing to work on what we call the ‘off-budget’ issues,” Madigan claimed. “We will continue to work with [the Republicans] until it’s resolved.”
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 3:35 pm
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It seems that attending the meeting could not hurt the Republican leadership. Are they cowards?
Comment by Prairie Dog Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 3:42 pm
They should attend to at least compromise on other factors. Otherwise it’s like a two year old smashing a toy and stomping off. The tax hike will happen, Rauner will only veto if he thinks it can be overridden… if that’s not his mentality, and he’s willing to throw Illinois to Junk, he truly is a fool.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 3:46 pm
Any body spot Gov”Happy” Junk today, yesterday … pretty much MIA
Comment by Annonin' Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 3:46 pm
The override attempt will fail. It is designed to fail. To quote Stephen Stills, “We never failed to fail, it was the easiest thing to do.”
Rauner will wear the tax hike jacket. Period. Madigan, Cullerton et al will ensure it.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 3:51 pm
This has been Governor Junk and the Superstars plan since day one. If it gets bad enough the Democrats will take care of the problem.
Great start for Senator Brady. First day on job, Governor Junk says skip the leaders meeting. Yes Sir.
Comment by Captain Ed Smith Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 3:51 pm
Rich, what does BIMP stand for? Thanks
Comment by ToVetoOrNotToVeto Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 3:53 pm
I have no idea how this is going to work out at this point, but I’ll tell you one thing: the amount of grass roots organizing to oppose Rauner as well as GOP GA members (particularly in University districts) is going to be huge.
2018 is not going to be a typical year in IL. There will be organizing and turnout. Rauner’s money will not buy him a narrow win over a terrible candidate.
Comment by Blue Bayou Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 3:53 pm
“We will continue to work with [the Republicans] until it’s resolved.”
Four year property tax freeze in exchange for progressive income tax amendment language on 2018 ballot, with windfall dedicated to replacing school levies on property tax bills.
Comment by cdog Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 3:54 pm
Sure Speaker, you can over-ride the veto, just put your targets on it…plenty of votes.
Comment by commenter #4 Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:01 pm
BIMP = Budget IMPlementation
Comment by Grand Avenue Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:03 pm
(1) Rauner will veto tax hike if it doesn’t come along with non-budget items.
(2) Republican leaders won’t attend meetings regarding non-budget items.
Comment by Robert the Bruce Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:07 pm
I don’t profess to be an expert at this but wouldn’t it be better to let a veto stand and then make Rauner ask for the tax increase later?
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:07 pm
Madigan saying he doesn’t engage in threats has to be one of the “funniest” things I’ve heard all day.
Comment by Curl of the Burl Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:07 pm
If the override fails (which it seems everyone is expecting) then the House Repubs who voted for the tax will be hung out to dry. Either they changed their mind which doesn’t make a while lot of sense at this point because they are already officially on record for voting for the tax OR Madigan peeled off Dem votes.
Comment by J IL Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:08 pm
Any audio or video to Madigan’s remarks?
Comment by Anon221 Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:09 pm
221: https://twitter.com/davemckinney/status/881982169257738240
Blueroomstream has the video as well.
Comment by Curl of the Burl Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:14 pm
I think tax hike mike will pull out his velvet hammer and get to work by veto session, unless the govenor has a better idea
Comment by Rabid Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:18 pm
**Any body spot Gov”Happy” Junk today, yesterday**
Yea — he was spotted at a Springfield Barnes and Noble right before the debate on the tax increase bill started. Seriously.
Comment by JoeMaddon Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:29 pm
Thanks Curl:)
Comment by Anon221 Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:39 pm
I truly want a Dem in the Gov’s office next term, but I wouldn’t want to be the poor sap who is left to clean up this ungodly mess. Better to start now and have some progress made before you start office. Just think, we might even have a credit increase or two by then if we start now, and public anger may be lessened. Anger and problems will only increase by next fall without a settled budget, no matter who wears the coat or occupies the chair.
Comment by Simple Simon Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 4:47 pm
“Off budget issues” like pensions, workers comp?
Only part of a personal, right wing, extreme agenda that have zero effect on the budget apparently.
Comment by Lucky Pierre Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 5:02 pm
Hope to god they don’t make the same mistake as in 2010 — pass the revenue and spending bills, to make a balanced budget, but then walk away and fail to restructure the payables debt. That key fiscal piece remains, in addition to the TA items.
Comment by walker Monday, Jul 3, 17 @ 6:19 pm