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Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said the decision was a rebuke for House Speaker Michael Madigan, who had supported Kilbride. “From the legislative branch to the judicial branch, we must eliminate all Madigan loyalists and the scourge of corruption that they actively enable."
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Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
Being associated with the toxic Madigan cost him his job. I don’t exactly know the extent of the relationship, but you can’t get the Madigan stink off of you once it’s been applied.
All those public sect union dues (which ultimately come out of taxpayers pockets)to Madigan controlled campain funds down the drain
Thomas Kilbride, from the article, said ” I am proud of the legacy I will leave behind that we can assume is his interpretation of the past judgemental decisions that he has made in the past. However it appears that the Citizens of Illinois have different ideas regarding the fairness and wisdom in his past decisions. Hopefully the people of the State of Illinois will not have to now face a new judge appointed based upon judicial wisdom as opposed to political interests. Don’t hold your breath though because Madigan is still in power making one somewhat cautious regarding the… Read more »
A firm message is being sent to Springfield, slowly but surely. 2022 is going to say a lot Mr. Pritzker hopefully your side kick the weasel will be gone.
Illinois needs to come to its senses but then look at who gets voted in–so do you think that will happen? What will happen first is the exodus of population.