I live in Illinois. These people get elected because the Republican party has been emasculated by the recent George Ryan ethics scandal and the failure of party leadership to offer and support strong conservative candidates.
That being said, I would think such legislation is unconstitutional and should be immediately contested in the courts.
I also live in Illinois and we who live south of Springfield don't have a prayer against the crooks in Chicago. They think whatever is good for Chicago is fine for the whole state. All of our taxes go up north to support their lifestyles.
I could be wrong, but I seem to remember a large number of Downstaters who opened their arms to Blago and voted him in.
IMO the whole state is sick. Too many IL residents that call themselves (R) are very middle of the road and just don't seem to care anymore.
All of Chicago's Collar Counties are now no different then Cook. I wish I had the stones to move. Anyone hiring in South Dakota?