Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Illinois Budget’s New Taxes Face Serious Constitutional Challenges
June 12, 2026
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A mess of uncertainty and litigation is sure to follow.
With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
“Harmon: I think that the current maps are remarkably fair. If you look at the election results, for instance, I think [former GOP Gov.] Bruce Rauner won 37 of the 59 Senate districts in his gubernatorial race. Clearly, voters express their preferences for the best candidate in any given race, and we’re willing to compete for the hearts and votes of people based on our ideas and our ideals.” What a completely dishonest statement. Democrats hold 41 Senate seats, and Republicans hold 18 Senate seats…even though in a statewide race, Rauner won 37 of the 59. So clearly, yes, very… Read more »