For 18 months, there should have been a whole series of weigh stations by which you can weigh the performance of (Harcourt). They should have known early on. |
He spent a lot of time on things that made the press. He elevated ISBE so it has more influence on the governor but he didn't appoint people with independent minds to serve on it. It lost independence. |
I do believe that parents ought to be giving permission to children that are under the age of 18 for an abortion. |
I feel very strong that we need to do something to educate our work force. |
I had never been contacted by a lobbyist before on any contract with the State Board of Education. |
I think it's inappropriate to have someone associated with that organization on a hate crimes commission. |
I think it's very easy to concede certain populations to the Democratic Party, but quite frankly, they believe as I do that it's important to have a two-party system here, and more importantly that I represent the future rather than the past. |
I unequivocally want to be your friend and supporter. I brought a check. |
I would just as soon not have to run against Jim Edgar. Jim Edgar occupies much of the same space that I'm targeting, and it would have been a more competitive race from my standpoint. |
I would not be comfortable letting a contract if the governor opposed it. The governor's office provided a letter that they were quite satisfied with the existing board proceeding with the contract. |
I've never heard of internships that pay $50,000 or $60,000. These internships are simply a way to reward those who pay their dues to Democratic campaigns. |
Illinois should do what families do. You prioritize your spending, and when you run out of money, you stop spending. |
It is absolutely silly, but then, when you think about it, we've got two days left in the campaign--it is the silly season. And this is emblematic about that kind of behavior. |
It's cotton candy for the election cycle, quite frankly. |
It's nothing new to see we have a corruption problem. We need a change of administration and change of thought. |