A state Constitutional Amendment is necessary because, as we have seen elsewhere, activist judges have overturned statutory protections of marriage. |
Did the ad effectively portray our position? Yes. Was the ad too harsh in its tone? Probably. |
During my time we've had four former governor's either serve time or be indicted. |
He's going to eat her alive. |
Here in this state, we've had four former governors during my lifetime who've either been indicted or served time -- two Republicans and two Democrats. And I think Mr. Blagojevich is out to break the tie, by the way. |
How can we run as a leadership party on ethics when we accept those types of contributions? |
I believe it would be very, very difficult for her to stand up and take the kinds of actions that would be necessary to change that culture. |
I believe that kind of stuff has to end. |
I didn't know the facts of the case. I didn't know as much about George Ryan's history as I do today. I wish I had known more. |
I have been accused by the press of being too direct, too blatant, too clear in my initiatives for the last four years. The fact of the matter is this is something I believe in. |
I stand here with no involvement with any previous administration. Judy's been in Springfield for 25 years. |
I think areas of parental notification and parental consent clearly is that middle ground where people on both sides of that issue should be able to come together in agreement. |
I think it's clear that his allegations fully justify our claims. |
I think it's pretty clear that every debate she's participated in has been a disaster for her. |
I think she thinks shredding documents is wrong if you get caught, but if you don't get caught - oh well, it's OK. |