2006 Elections Endorsements
Sunday, October 15th, 2006Illinois Governor: Blagojevich (D) v. Topinka (R)
The endorsement goes to Topinka. She’s run a clean(ish) campaign in spite of the smears by future Public Official #1. Blago was elected as a reformer. He has done nothing but continue to sell the penion system down the river and his only answer is to sell public assets like the tollways and Thompson Center to meet current budgetary needs. Topinka has a more realistic plan that includes spending cuts.
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Attorney General: Madigan (D) v. Umhotz (R)
Lisa’s done much better than I expected of her four years ago and gets the nod.
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Comptroller: Hines (D) v. Pankau
Nobody cares about this race. Hines in a cake walk.
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US House - 10th District: Kirk (R) v. Seals (D)
Kirk is a good man, moderate on most issues and should be sent back for another term.
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US House - 8th District: Bean (D) v McSweeny (R)
Bean has been responsive to the residents of her district and has done a fair job. McSweeny comes off to me as a bit weasely.Â
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Cook County Board President: Stroger (D) v. Peraica (R)
Peraica will be a breath of fresh air in county government. The corruption and nepotism that has reigned in Cook county must come to an end. Daddy’s son will win this one handily because the establishment isn’t ready to give up power. Pity.
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Cook County Treasurer/Clerk/Assessor: These are non policy-making positions, and the current folks haven’t “let the place burn down”, so while wholesale change in county government would be nice, realistically, these folks won’t hurt us too much.
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Referrendums:
Ban manufacture, sale, delivery and possesion of .50 caliber rifles? These guns aren’t whats responsible for killing people on the streets. Posession of any gun without a permit is a crime, so this seems like a waste of time to me. Vote yes. You’ll feel better.
Increase Illinois Minimum Wage to $7.50 from $6.50? Despite what economists will tell you, this won’t spell doomsday for small employers. Most are already paying $7-8 per hour anyway. Vote yes. Pimply faced teenagers will thank you for it.
US Government rapid withdrawal from Iraq? No. Vote your conscience. It has absolutely no impact on anything.Â