The State Democrats are at the verge of imploding. Gov. Blagojevich and State Senator Emil Jones are pitted against the Madigans and the rest of the democrat elected officials. As the events of the uncivil war unfold, it’s the Illinois citizens that are caught in the middle of this less than epic political struggle. The casualties of this battle are school budgets across the state, after-school programs, service delivery of social programs. This is a golden opportunity to defeat the Democrats if we seize the day.
Being the opportunist that I am, I can’t help but wonder who will emerge as the Republican challenger for governor during the next elections cycle. I have personally heard Bill Brady’s name mentioned as a future contender.
Locally the Macon County Democrat Party is tied to the hip with Gov. Blagojevich. Many local Dems have plush state jobs and all their sole responsibility is to keep Macon County “blue”. With so much to lose it is no wonder the Dems feverishly set out to trounce Republicans in local elections. However, during the last Presidential Election Macon County shifted to the red side of the spectrum. It’s evident that we can get our candidates elected when we show up and vote. I have offered a plethora of points now, what say you?
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I say you have made good points.
Voters will remember who was in charge.
Bill Brady would be a stark, yet welcome and electable alternative to the arrogance we see at the official "Chicago" off site governor's mansion.
If the GOP could do a better job of educating the voters about what they stand for as a party, and bring a bright light to the what some of the Dems stand for, we could build the party's image. Locally, it will always be more difficult to defeat the Dems because, much as I hate to admit it, the local dems are just not as loony as the Chicago "machine parts", and are more "middle of the road" compared to the politicians north of I80. However, partnering with the Chicago Dems helps them bring home the pork that sells well to the average joe who doesn't see further than the spin cloud.
Great point about the local Dems. I believe the key to local power is holding the governor's office. Local Republican's have to make sure Macon County is well represented in Springfield during the next administration change. Let's face it if we can't defeat Blago during the next race then we republicans are in a world of hurt. Bill Brady would be a good candidate.
You are assuming that Blago won't already be indicted by the next election. :)
Bill Brady could help the GOP to proceed with a fresh honest approach to governing in Illinois. We need that even more with the Ryan legacy behind us.
I had to do some research during the last GOP primary race. Bill Brady was a fresh alternative to the other candidates; however he will have to display some killer instinct (for lack of a better term) in order to prove he can stand up to the Democrat Chicago machine.
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