Category Archives: mike madigan
Five Lake County residents indicted on election-related charges
The five defendants, who were indicted Wednesday by a Lake County Grand Jury, join three other defendants in more high-profile 2016 alleged election fraud cases. Former Lake County Coroner Thomas Rudd faces five counts of perjury based on allegations that … Continue reading
Pension “Reform” ?
No issue in America today better illustrates the divergent interests of working Americans and the 1 percent than pension reform. Substantial empirical evidence shows that America’s favored retirement vehicle — the 401(k), recently renounced by its own inventors — is … Continue reading
California Democratic Party won’t endorse Dianne Feinstein
Activist wing drags Democrats further to the left in California: California Democratic Party won’t endorse Dianne Feinstein — Read on http://www.mercurynews.com/2018/02/25/california-democratic-party-declines-to-endorse-dianne-feinstein-in-re-election-bid/amp/
Another #Madigoon Bites The Dust
For the second time in a week, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has parted ways with a top lieutenant in his Democratic political organization, this time citing “inappropriate behavior by a volunteer toward a candidate and staff” during a 2016 … Continue reading
Questions, Speaker Madigan Will Have To Answer !
Three key questions that will dominate Illinois politics in the days to come. What did the Speaker know? When did he know it? What did he do about it?
Oppose HR 1025 Which Calls For A Progressive Income Tax in Illinois
UPDATE: Yesterday, state representatives moved Speaker Madigan’s progressive tax resolution to the House floor. Please submit a witness slip in opposition of HR 1025 which calls for a progressive income tax in Illinois. HR 1025 is the Bill … Continue reading →