As Illinois shrinks, its influence at the federal level shrinks, too – Wirepoints on with Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur Radio

Ted joined Jeff Daley to talk about the latest Census data showing Illinois has lost a quarter of a million people since 2020, how Illinois’ population woes led to a loss of congressional representation, why Mayor Johnson is blaming Gov. Abbott for the migrant crisis when he should be blaming the Biden administration, how Johnson and the CTU are set to shut down Chicago’s top performing schools, and more.

 

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Nostradamus
2 years ago

The Lunatic Left needs to be marginalized at every chance. If they lose representation due to their insane policies, it is only the process weeding out bad governance.

Old Joe
2 years ago

Nothing to worry about. Governor Abbot can rectify any loss population arising from Democratic Party progressive policies.

Hello, Indiana!
2 years ago
Reply to  Old Joe

+7000 massed at the Mexican border just itching to cross it today after Joe and the Mexican president just worked out another back stabbing deal to allow them in. Hopefully, more locales will take a hint from Grundy County to put up signs telling them to keep going to mayor Bedhead’s “ rich, culturally diverse, wonderful sanctuary city.”

Wyatt Earp
2 years ago

Zippy has no room at the inn

Nostradamus
2 years ago
Reply to  Wyatt Earp

But he has our tax dollars to throw at the situation. So much for representative government!

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