The Two Most Important Constitutional Offices in Illinois
In order for Illinois to be place on a prosperous path, the two most important offices we will make selections for are Governor and State Treasurer. Working in tandem these two office holders are positioned to have the greatest impact on the quality of the business environment in Illinois. The creation of a strong business environment will make way for a prosperous future. Additionally, these two offices hold the key to getting Illinois on firmer financial footing.
For Governor
Bill Brady (Republican) will make a great governor. He will hold the line on taxes and make the necessary cuts in spending to whip the state in shape. Brady is a businessman from the downstate farm belt. Both qualify as solid positives. He will create a business environment for economic growth thereby once again positioning Illinois as the economic engine that can drive the Midwest.
For Treasurer
Dan Rutherford (Republican). State Senator Dan Rutherford has a solid business background. He has served as a skilled legislator known for getting things done. A workhorse, not a show horse as many of his democrat counterparts are. He will work hard to watch that the taxpayer funds are spent wisely.
The U.S. Senate Dilemma
When young I felt that a U.S. Senator was an office of high honor, but over the last couple decades my faith in that body has diminished greatly. It is filled with blowhards and too many members of our American aristocracy (lawyers). It has taken on the attributes of a “House of Lords”. Its importance these days is limited to approving judges and other Executive branch appointments through confirmation. It is the U.S. House of Representatives where the real work gets done. But we must vote for a U.S. Senator this election.
Six-Month Term
Mark Kirk (Republican). He would be an able Senator, somewhere between a Chuck Percy and a Peter Fitzgerald. Kirk is solid on defense and fiscally responsible. Should the Republicans make big gains he could be steered rightward toward needed tax cuts. His opponent would be a disaster for Illinois and our Nation.
Unexpired (Two-month) Term
Mike Labno (Libertarian). If you have some doubts about Mark Kirk and his squishiness then this vote is for you. You can be certain that Labno will do no harm and probably be of some help pushing back on the lame-duck socialist-democrat agenda. This vote will serve notice to Kirk that he is on notice. Should he fall back and vote for such things as “Cap and Tax” he will risk banishment to the political wilderness when he stands for re-election.
My Legislative Trifecta
Illinois Congressional District 14
Randy Hultgren (Republican). He will serve the district well. Hultgren will be a solid vote for lower taxes and significant budget cuts. Should he win, he will be part of the largest freshman class of congress in recent memory. You can count him to listen to and work on behalf of his constituents.
State Senate District 25
State Senator Chris Lauzen (Republican). A solid conservative that has served his district well. Always responsive to constituent inquiries. He needs to be returned to get the states fiscal house in order.
State Representative District 49
State Representative Timothy Schmitz (Republican). Not one for self-aggrandizement, Schmitz is a solid legislator that serves the district exceptionally well. Return him to office.
A Must Vote
Illinois State Comptroller
Julie Fox (Libertarian). She has the necessary accounting background to serve our state capably.
All the tea in China could not make me vote for Topinka. Ol’ Judy is nothing more than a donkey in elephant clothing, if you get my drift. After what she and her cronies did to Jack Ryan to give rise to an obscure State Senator named Obama, she needs to be retired from politics forever.
2010 Elections Will Get Our State and Nation Back on the Road to Prosperity.
Get out and vote. The right vote will put Illinois and our country in position for a prosperous future.
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