Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560: Why We Need to “Relentlessly” Make the Blue State-Red State Case
November 5, 2026
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Glennon raised the stakes of the moment in broader civilizational terms: “This election in Illinois is not about the usual pedestrian issues… it’s about nothing less than whether Western civilization survives in our democratic republic of America because [the left], just on the open border alone, will destroy the country, and now they’re bringing in the jihadists, frankly, into the party.” Audio and summary linked here.Audio and summary linked here.
New Trier High School made national headlines nine years ago as a “canary in a coal mine” for political indoctrination in public schools. The canaries lived.
Among the consequences of economic growth that badly lags national averages are billions of lost revenue every year. Yet denial reigns in Illinois, fueling the vicious cycle of demand for higher taxes.
Best line from the article: “Johnson said he’s reaching out to the state for progressive revenue solutions.” Should be, “Johnson reaching out for fairy dust.”
Geez. A media outlet actually reporting on the true financial debacle Chicago is facing. Where are the Trib, SunTimes and Crains, who have had their heads in the sand for years or decades on these obvious economic problems.
Doesn’t matter where exactly real-estate, bags, or soda, Chicago’s taxes went up a BILLION dollars.
Given the average Chicagoans lack of a brain and spine, let me put you on notice that next year will be even worse and taxes will most definitely be raised again. But hey you can get drunk and watch the Bears lose a 9th straight game, because that’s all you understand or care about.