Mendoza and Mautino: It’s Rauner’s fault.

A republication of our Wirepoints article.

An energized, organized populace can work wonders. Democrat House Speaker Michael Madigan is determined to perpetuate the failed and gerrymandered legislative status quo, and no one suggests that taking on his corrupt business-as-usual approach will be easy.

“The capital flight is already underway, not to mention the exodus of citizens who have moved. You can almost feel the energy being drained from the state as high taxes, deteriorating schools, high crime rates, and a disgust at politicians from both parties imparts a sense of helplessness and discouragement. Yes, but at least the teachers are happy.”