Category Archives: mike madigan

Pension “Reform” ?

Posted on March 7, 2018 by royfmc

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 →

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California Democratic Party won’t endorse Dianne Feinstein

Posted on February 26, 2018 by royfmc

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/

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Florida Gov. Scott wants to make it illegal to purchase a firearm if you are under 21.

Posted on February 24, 2018 by royfmc

I see where Fla. Gov. Scott wants to make it illegal to purchase a firearm if you are under 21. Florida’s Republican governor is calling for a range of measures that aim to prevent shootings like the one that occurred … Continue reading →

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Can Speaker Madigan Survive ?

Posted on February 23, 2018 by royfmc

That’s the big unknown. What else is out there? Lots and lots of rumors are jetting through the gossip-sphere, but nobody has yet come forward. Madigan has been in power for so long that the odds are pretty darned good … Continue reading →

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Another #Madigoon Bites The Dust

Posted on February 20, 2018 by royfmc

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 →

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Questions, Speaker Madigan Will Have To Answer !

Posted on February 19, 2018 by royfmc

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?

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