[stars & stripes forever]

JEANNE IVES is a dynamo. She spoke to a citizens group in my area today. The gal knows her stuff!

* West Point graduate in Economics
* Army Officer
* 5 year State Representative
* Mother of 5

Here’s the video of her and Rauner debating for the Chicago Tribune event. She won hands down.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-met-rauner-ives-kass-0130-story.html

[South Proud]

None of those stellar qualifications will carry any weight in Chicago and hence, the election since Chicago votes are counted last when the Democrats know what they will need.