I don't agree with that. That's loser talk. Maryland elected a more conservative Governor than us, ****ing Maryland. In 2010, Brady, a fairly weak candidate far to the right of Rauner, actually won but it was close enough to steal. So it's absurd to say a stronger conservative candidate, ideally from the Chi suburbs, or a moderate Jim Edgar type, or a conservative establishment Jim Ryan type, couldn't have beaten Quinn either in 2010 or this year. Totally absurd.
I'm positive a great number of idiots who are not politically savvy (including some who mistakenly think they are) did indeed think Rauner is more conservative than he is, they were all over the state board during the primary, those people are ignorant. Rauner seemingly bribed a bunch of so called "tea party leaders" into endorsing him in the primary, THOSE people are scum.
However, yes I did vote for him in November knowing he was a liberal RINO, and no I don't regret it even as he endorses this travesty. MAYBE Rauner will do 1 or 2 things right, maybe. Quinn for certain would have done zero.
I don't see how the heck Quinn winning is an appreciably better outcome. Therefore I see no reason at all to castigate anyone for supporting Rauner (in the general election). Damned either way.
To say oh but Rauner is harmful to IL GOP because he wears an "R" is like saying it's harmful to take a baseball bat to a totaled car, big whoop. I opposed RINO Meg Whitman for CA Governor 4 years ago, I don't see how Cali or the Cali GOP is any better off for her loss.
Generally speaking I can agree with you. However each state has it’s unique set of problems and issues. I do not know what the situation in Maryland was. Could be the repub nominee was a better campaigner? (always a huge factor)
I am a bit more familiar with Illinois problems. The fiscal situation is bad and getting worse. Rauner has impressive background in running a successful financial outfit. I am sure Rauner’s flaunted that during the campaign.
I am sure if Rauner was against gay-marriage he would have no chance to win in Illinois.