[Notforprophet]

George Ryan had already singlehandedly destroyed the GOP in Illinois for years to come. The scandals surrounding him and his cronies cost the Republicans the Governor's mansion, and every other statewide office except Treasurer. Now he does this, in a vain and desperate attempt at some sort of legacy. What an A-hole.

[Wondervixen]

He's proof positive that even the Republicans can have a bad apple in the bin every once in a while. I'm guessing he was more RINO than true conservative?

[Charles Henrickson]

George Ryan had already singlehandedly destroyed the GOP in Illinois for years to come. The scandals surrounding him and his cronies cost the Republicans the Governor's mansion, and every other statewide office except Treasurer. Now he does this, in a vain and desperate attempt at some sort of legacy. What an A-hole.

Couldn't agree more. I was a resident of Illinois for the first 39 years of my life; have lived elsewhere for the last ten, but have followed my home state's politics. George Ryan may well be the worst governor not only in my lifetime, but maybe in Illinois history. The embarrassing thing is, he's supposed to be a Republican.

[pepsionice]

George Ryan handed the Democrats Illinois on a golden platter. George Bush can forget about any major support in this state. You can X out those electoral votes.