They just had a poll at the end of Fox Chicago News—asking if he was treated fairly. 51% said no. Obviously, the party leaders wanted this over with as quick as possible—support for Blago, or objections to the way it was being done were growing. They also showed an immigrant group holding a candlelight vigil outside Blago’s home tonight.
Quinn will raise the state income tax. He will either not run or lose in the primary to Lisa Madigan. With her dad Mike as Speaker of the House controlling the state budget, Lisa will get to spend the revenue from the tax increase....
You are likely from Illinois; me too and my condolences to you! Tax increase is imminent. Does not look like Illinois politics will clean up any time soon:(