Totaling the unsustainable tax increases and windfall revenue during Pritzker Administration – Wirepoints
May 26, 2026
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With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
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A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
This is simply a gift for Rahm. A place where he made millions for doing what exactly? Now he’s back at the trough, to gorge himself on more unearned millions, while he waits for his turn in the Democrat hierarchy. Who is his sponsor? Is it Soros? Another example of the liberal elite making their fortune while denouncing those who make an honest living.
Given the financial acumen he displayed while mayor, it’s hard to imagine what Tiny Dancer brings to the table of an investment institution. Perhaps they get a nifty interpretation of “ Swan Lake “ at banquets and employee outings?
‘“I’m not done with public service, and I hope public service isn’t done with me,” he said in an interview with the outlet.’
Public Service is what Gary Sinise has done for years; it’s what Elon Musk is doing now with others who are donating their time and talent at DOGE to better the nation. Rahm and every other politician are richly rewarded public employees.