Written by John Biver
On Monday, the Illinois News Network featured as its top story the above headline with this lead:
State Rep. Jeanne Ives blasted her Democrat colleagues in the Illinois House for removing her as chief sponsor of a Senate bill that would increase taxes on Illinoisans by $5.4 billion.
For the record, Illinois Representative Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is a staunch opponent of tax increases. So why in the world would she sponsor a tax increase?… Continue Reading
Written by John Biver
Pat Hughes from “Upstream Ideas” recently recorded a scathing short video slamming state Senate Republican Minority Leader Christine Radogno for her participation in the crafting of a budget “compromise” which includes a tax increase on Illinois families. That video can be seen here: ‘Republican’ Minority Leader Radogno Looking Out For Herself Not You.
It should be noted that Sen. Radogno has been the senate GOP leader since 2009, and was recently reelected to that position by her fellow Republicans.… Continue Reading
Tags: Bruce Rauner, Chris Kennedy, Christine Radogno, Dan Proft, Illinois Policy Institute, Illinois Republicans, Jeanne Ives, John Tillman, k-12 education, Michael Lucci, Pat Hughes, Steve Rauschenberger, Upstream Ideas
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Written by State Representative Jeanne Ives
No one should be surprised that group think instead of rational choices surround the 13 interconnected bills of the “Grand Bargain.” It is wholly predictable given the longevity of the Illinois Senate leaders involved. They’ve been working together for nearly 2 decades. They put in place many of the policies that are now taking a toll on our state.
They are the beneficiaries of generous pensions when they retire, excessive pay for their part-time jobs, and the public attention and stature of the positions they hold. … Continue Reading
Written by Pastor John Kirkwood
While Sandra Fluke and the “Abortion Barbie” – Wendy Davis were soundly defeated on Tuesday night and all over the country thrilling Pro-Life victories were taking place, Mammon and Moloch stole the show in Illinois. With Bruce Rauner’s victory in the gubernatorial election, there’s a new sheriff in town and he’s not partial to the unborn or to Biblical marriage.
Illinois was the cesspool that polluted the nation with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Valerie Jarrett, and David Axelrod, all graduates of the Paul Alinsky School of Soft Insurrection.
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Tags: Barack Obama, Bruce Rauner, Charles Krauthammer, David Axelrod, Democrat Party, Doug Truax, George Will, GOP, Hillary Clinton, Illinois GOP, Jeanne Ives, Jim Oberweis, Judy Baar Topinka, Mark Kirk, Paul Alinsky, Republican Party, Sandra Fluke, Tom Cross, Tom Morrison, Valerie Jarrett, Wendy Davis, William Kristol
Illinois Politics, Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith | November 6, 2014 5:54 AM | Comments Off on Illinois’ GOP(P): Pro-Abort, Pro-Gay Marriage
