I hear he is pulling a lot of the same crap that ole Mitch Daniels did in Indiana but Illinois is a far cry from that right to work state - thank God.

I think he wants to be considered for 2016 VP - "a brave new voice from the heartland" as, every day, he is trying to make a splashy national name for himself with his over the top union bashing verbiage.

He so reminds me of Scott Walker and Chris Christie. I hate those two with a passion.

I have never, ever had a Republic0n to call my house and I live in the middle of liberal community, talking about what he wants to do for Illinois. I voted for Quinn and I wasn't in love with him either. How the HELL did Rauner get my home telephone number?

since I've never voted "R" in my LIFE -- It was fun letting them know

what I thought of Rauner and the Repukes...I couldn't believe it when they

actually called me AGAIN, so I figured he must have had a shitty campaign staff,

although he DID get elected. Just listening to Thom Hartmann on the radio describe how

Rauner financed his own run to the tune of $20 million , and I STILL can't

believe people here were dumb enough to vote the shithead in.

I even received literature from his campaign, and that's a first also.

and I STILL can't

believe people here were dumb enough to vote the shithead in

but when you say that we were "sold out" because we contributed to the party (Democratic, of course)

I'm not sure what you mean...Do you mean the Dems sold us out?

I can't help myself. Do you think I'm wrong? (I could be, but...)

Having said that, I don't know what the national or state party would gain

by giving anything away to the repukes, but who knows? Everything

seems so shape-shifty and byzantine anymore.

As for "giving them anything", like donating?...I donated a bit during the '12 election

and during the mid-terms, but I no longer give to the DSCC or the DCCC, because

I only give to Progressives, and I tell them that when they call me on the phone.

gosh I miss asking my husband (since he died) all of my dumb question. He was into it and I wasn't, thanks.

I'm sorry to hear about your husband, Stellar. Has he been gone

for awhile, or did he pass recently?...I don't mean to be nosy,

I just thought I'd offer my condolences, and please, your questions

aren't at all dumb, don't put yourself down.

I'd like to send you a pm..Is that okay with you?

It's OK.

they better look long and hard into a nearby mirror.

but teachers unions?...I'm not sure if I understand your post.

Because he tried to fix the school pension and finance picture. So they voted Rauner who ill use that rope to hang them.

Really dumbassed, if so.

but the union stuck their head up their ass, and thought they would come out smelling like roses.

There is more than a little regret going on.

did they think they'd get a better deal from Rauner?

I'm guessing it wasn't unanimous, at least, as I remember placing signs

for Quinn from a group that I believe identified itself as "Illinois Educators",

or something.....Still, a major disappointment.

36% more in pay than Quinn's comparable staff. And everyone else is supposed to live on crumbs.

Mr. Whathehell figures he won't get much through a democratic state senate

and House and we certainly hope that's the case.

Let's hope he riles Madigan soon. That is all it will take to get the obstructionism against him rolling.

I wish I could vote AGAINST Rahm, too, but I can't because I live in the 'burbs.

Does he think he's a monarch or something?

I knew these private sector dudes could never begin to have the patience to work for the government. You can't even buy a pencil without getting authorization.