Whom I Support in the Illinois Elections
I wanted to post who has my support in the upcoming races in Illinois. Illinois has been under the rule of an absent, yet destructive Blagojevich too long. Rod only has the interest of Chicago in his heart, and this is not the "State of Chicago", this is ILLINOIS! Chicago is but a subculture in this state. We need a Governor that represents the interests of everyone as a WHOLE, and not just where the population is. Most of Chicago's needs, wants, and problems are unique to the city, and not a state issue. Our current Governor believes he is doing his job by cowtowing to those interests, and neglects the rest of the state. I'm tired of it!
For Governor, I support Judy Baar-Topinka. She has a solid track record in state politics, and is a down to earth, plain spoken, honest woman. She would also be the first woman Governor in the State.
For Lt. Governor, I support Joe Birkett. He is running along-side with Judy as a running mate, and these two just "fit" together.
I had the opportunity to meet with them last night at an informal get-together at the Dixon Courthouse, and then again at the Lee County "Reagan Day" dinner. They have solid policies about limiting new programs in order to fund the current. They believe in limited government, but fufilling the duties of the positions that are held. Imagine, someone in Illinois office that knows the definition of accountability.
It will be a tough race, for the last Republican Governor's corruption problems will certainly affect voters' trust in this campaign. However, lets all admit that Blagojevich is not any better, with raiding pension funds to create new programs, all in the name of a new headline.
I know there are several other candidates running in the primaries, and while I am asking Illinois voters to support Judy & Joe, please just vote Rod Blagojevich out of office!
I also want to write that I support Stewart Umholtz for Attorney General. I spent a good part of the dinner with him last night, and I really like him. He grew up in rural Illinois (important, since other than Chicago, Illinois is rural!), and is also a very easy to talk to, down to earth guy. Judy Baar-Topinka and Joe Birkett support him also!
For Governor, I support Judy Baar-Topinka. She has a solid track record in state politics, and is a down to earth, plain spoken, honest woman. She would also be the first woman Governor in the State.
For Lt. Governor, I support Joe Birkett. He is running along-side with Judy as a running mate, and these two just "fit" together.
I had the opportunity to meet with them last night at an informal get-together at the Dixon Courthouse, and then again at the Lee County "Reagan Day" dinner. They have solid policies about limiting new programs in order to fund the current. They believe in limited government, but fufilling the duties of the positions that are held. Imagine, someone in Illinois office that knows the definition of accountability.
It will be a tough race, for the last Republican Governor's corruption problems will certainly affect voters' trust in this campaign. However, lets all admit that Blagojevich is not any better, with raiding pension funds to create new programs, all in the name of a new headline.
I know there are several other candidates running in the primaries, and while I am asking Illinois voters to support Judy & Joe, please just vote Rod Blagojevich out of office!
I also want to write that I support Stewart Umholtz for Attorney General. I spent a good part of the dinner with him last night, and I really like him. He grew up in rural Illinois (important, since other than Chicago, Illinois is rural!), and is also a very easy to talk to, down to earth guy. Judy Baar-Topinka and Joe Birkett support him also!
posted by Angry Republican Mom @ 7:19 AM
11 Comments:
At 5:32 PM,
David Michael Avender said…
I think I may be very sexually attracted to your politically views. It's rather nice to see a gir- woman with ba- . . with . . with . . . moxy.
YOU GO, GIR- . . . nevermind.
At 9:30 PM,
Difster said…
Let's just say I have a thing for redheads. Very nice picture.
You're married so I won't say anything else.
At 7:35 PM,
PrivatePigg said…
Thank you for your post on who you are supporting for Illinois Gov. As a native Iowan transplanted in Chicago, I've been looking to see which Repub. I can support. I've liked Ms. Topinka but never knew too much about her. I especially liked her response to Blagojevich's State of the State Address, and meant to blog on it, but never did. Thanks for the info.
At 3:06 PM,
Elizabeth Ann said…
As always it is great to read your post and catch up on your political doings! Keep up the good work! I wish we had more educated voters out there so that the qualified candidates did win!
Sending my best wishes your way!
At 6:35 PM,
Mr. Mom said…
So this is what you do all day?
At 4:27 PM,
NAL said…
Wow - ARM - you hardly post these days.
Must be cleaning up all of GW's messed. Pity - well the GOP had a good run...
At 4:30 PM,
Angry Republican Mom said…
Doc:
Hardly. I've found more important work to do other than write online like everyone else, and get no where. You may as well write everything down on paper, crumple it up and throw it away to make the same impact.
I work on a total of four campaigns now, and hold positions in two...
I can do more damage to the likes of you this way.
At 9:34 AM,
NAL said…
;-)
Well, you probably won't have too many troubles.
As a sign that I am a critically thinking yahoo...I am going to support McCain's nomination and election to the presidency.
Granted, he's about the only Republican I will vote for, but there's room for folks like him and Hagel.
As for the Dems, you won't have too hard of a time defeating them. The DNC, DSCC, and DCCC are doing a good job of botching things up, pissing off people in their membership and pushing Hillary down members' throats. SO, I am now an avowed independent ;-).
Have fun on the campaigns, and best wishes. Regardless of the outcome, you can take pride in the fact you are serving your country through the civic process. While we disagree on elements of social and political policy, I support your right to be wrong on most issues ;-) (okay, had to get one teensie jab in there)
Take care.
At 9:48 AM,
Gary said…
It's been 4 weeks without an ARM post. Withdrawel symptoms are kicking in. I'm melting! I'm melting! Ahhhhhhhh!
At 5:57 AM,
NAL said…
Yeah, I actually miss the reactionary stuff myself.
Anyhow feel free to visit In Focus ;-) Blogzine...I am also challenging ARM to a debate at some point in the near future which will be part of the Blogzine.
http://mytopia.org/serendipity/index.php?/archives/7-Thursdays-Daily-Dispatch-George,-Lies,-and-Videotape.html
At 8:15 PM,
benning said…
Damn! Honey in the middle!
*whew*
Post a Comment
<< Home