Senate Week in Review: Lawmakers Voluntarily Reduce Pay, and More
Please note: The Week in Review is written by a staff member of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus and approved by legislators. It is meant to provide constituents with information about legislative action and activities during the week.
Springfield, Ill. – State Sen. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) said he is continuing to settle into his new district office location and wants to remind constituents that he is no longer at the Lombard office location. He is now located at 1121 Warren Ave. Suite 215, Downers Grove 60515. The phone number has changed to 630-737-0504, and the fax number is 630-737-0509.
Setting the path for what Senate Republicans hope will be cooperative, bipartisan budget negotiations, the state Senate on March 7 gave final approval to House Joint Resolution 68 and Senate Resolution 586, which formally establish the state’s available estimated Fiscal Year 2013 general funds at $33.719 billion.
While pleased that lawmakers were able to come to a consensus on the revenue number, Sen. Sandack said the real work will begin when state leaders begin negotiating how much the state should spend, and where those funds should be allocated. Senate Republicans stressed that the revenue estimate is not to be considered a spending level; the Caucus will oppose any budget plan that includes increased and unsustainable spending.
“This revenue number is an estimate, meaning it is subject to change,” Sen. Sandack said. “It’s important to keep that in mind—the number could be lower, which means we should be conservative when crafting the budget. Otherwise, we’ll put the state further in debt and leave no revenue to pay existing bills. It would be better for us to be conservative and have extra revenue to pay down more than 1.9 percent of the backlog as Gov. Quinn has proposed.”
House and Senate committees met continuously throughout the week as lawmakers also worked to move hundreds of bills through the legislative committee process before a March 9 deadline, Sen. Sandack said.
Also during the week, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) was taken to task by the Auditor General for its handling of a multibillion-dollar health insurance contract, and public hearings begin in response to Gov. Pat Quinn’s proposed closure of 14 state facilities.
Spending must be significantly reduced in the coming fiscal year, and unless substantial spending reforms are made in all areas of state government—including the state’s Medicaid program and the pension system—Illinois’ unpaid bills are on track to reach $35 billion in just five years. Similarly, lacking significant Medicaid reforms, fiscal experts say Illinois faces a $21 billion Medicaid backlog within five years.
In response to Illinois’ bleak fiscal outlook, Senate lawmakers have once again voted to voluntarily reduce legislative pay and forego cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in Fiscal Year 2013. This is expected to save the state more than $1 million.
“This legislation was just one of the many steps the legislature needs to take this spring to shape a fiscally responsible budget,” Sen. Sandack said. “We can’t ask other people to cut back if we as public officials do not do the same. The budget process is going to involve some difficult decisions, but this was not one of them.”
House Bill 3188 requires every lawmaker to forfeit 12 days of compensation through furlough days. The bill also prohibits COLAs from being awarded to members of the General Assembly, elected executive officers and state’s attorneys, and advances per diem changes to reduce costs associated with legislative travel expenses, including food, lodging and gas reimbursements. This is the third consecutive year the Legislature has voted to reduce lawmakers’ pay and to reject the annual cost-of-living adjustment.
A complete list of bills approved by Senate committees during the week is available at www.senategop.state.il.us and can be accessed in the Senate Committee Action page. The Senate Republican Caucus will be frequently updating this site with daily Senate action when the Illinois Senate is in session.
In other state news, following a critical March 2012 audit of the state’s procurement of health insurance vendors, State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is calling for an immediate suspension of the process of selecting vendors for state-administered supplemental HMO insurance coverage. Brady serves on the Legislative Audit Commission, the agency which oversees the state audit program.
State Auditor General Bill Holland blasted DHFS for its handling of a five-year, $6.6 billion contract that was awarded to Blue Cross Blue Shield in 2011 to administer HMO plans for more than 400,000 enrollees. The audit provided a disturbing summary, outlining the Quinn Administration’s failure to comply with the procurement code and provisions of the Ethics Commission.
The audit concluded there were “serious deficiencies” in how the contract was awarded, “including the disregard for following evaluation procedures and lack of documentation to support how the recommendation to award changed.”
Auditors also found that DHFS awarded BCBS contracts in 20 counties it did not even bid on, and that BCBS had zero primary care physicians located in 24 counties that it was awarded. Additionally, Mercer, the consulting firm utilized by the department to assist with the bidding process, had business relationships with all the companies bidding for the contracts. The audit criticized DHFS for failing to disclose Mercer’s relationships with the bidders.
And while the department said the contract with BCBS would result in long-term savings for the state of more than $1 billion, the audit questioned the reliability of that number. As a result, the auditor determined that “we are unable to conclude whether the state’s best interests were achieved” by DHFS, as related to the health insurance procurements.
Noting the request for proposals process should be halted until the Illinois Legislative Audit Commission can take a closer look at Holland’s findings, Brady sent a letter to Gov. Pat Quinn on March 8, asking him to suspend the RFP process for determining supplemental healthcare procurement. He also asked Illinois Legislative Audit Commission Executive Director Jane Stricklin to schedule a hearing March 21 on the issue.
Finally, this week State Sen. Sam McCann (R-Carlinville) joined members of the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) and hundreds of interested citizens on March 7 for a public hearing on Gov. Quinn’s proposed closure of Jacksonville Development Center (JDC). As part of his budget proposal, the governor has proposed shuttering 14 state facilities and consolidating several more. Proposed closures extend to 10 correctional facilities, transitional centers and juvenile justice centers, as well as four state mental health and developmental center closures.
Though facility closures have been met with strong resistance from members of the surrounding community, employees and many family members of those being treated in the MH/DD facilities, many lawmakers acknowledge that Illinois’ serious budget shortfalls make difficult cuts inevitable.
Some people are advocating for the closure of the traditional models of MH/DD facilities, saying that the patients will receive better quality of care in a more intimate, home-based setting. However, others contend that many of the patients at the state’s MH/DD facilities have extreme disabilities that require the 24-hour care found in the more conventional institutional setting.
As the administration proceeds with plans to close state facilities, the public is encouraged to provide feedback to COGFA. The commission is in charge of the facility closure process, and is tasked with holding public hearings regarding every proposed closure and providing the governor with an advisory opinion on how to proceed. Members of the public interested in speaking at upcoming hearings or simply providing written testimony can send that information via e-mail to facilityclosure@ilga.gov.
Lee
10:16 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
What a great endorsement for Senator Sandack this weekend!!!
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2012/03/a-man-for-now.html#more
Dan F.
10:10 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
LOL Chris Robling is a lobbyist on the payroll of cigarette goliath Altria and ComEd. He paid good money for Ron and wants him in Springfield to vote like he's supposed to- for smoking and for ComEd.
Don Jankowski
10:55 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
Dan F
What money did Chris Robling pay to Senator Sandack as you state here? Do you have proof or did you just make this up? You excel at making things up, and you do it with cowardice and no name. That is pathetic and unbelievable.
Dan F.
10:17 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Altria Client Services Inc. 6601 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230
$1,000.00 9/12/2011 1A
Citizens to Elect Ron Sandack
ComEdPac 1 Financial Place 33rd Floor Chicago, IL 60605
$1,000.00 2/13/2012 2A
Citizens to Elect Ron Sandack
Altria Client Services Inc. 6601 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230
$1,000.00 2/21/2012 1A
Citizens to Elect Ron Sandack
Some commenters excel at proving themselves fools.
Springfield drinking buddies dumped another $5,000 into their boy today. $77,000 and counting, all from PAC's and lobbyists and Springfield insiders. They don't want the residents to elect someone, they want the guy they are paying for. Another good ol' boy insider like them.
http://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?id=23792
UoCDoc
11:05 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Dan F.
You can list all the contributors to Ron's campaign you like.....In fact, I would like to list a few myself:
The Illinois State Medical Society and
The Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing Association
As a nurse, Debbie should, at a minimum, feel humiliated that even her own profession doesn't believe in her abilities to serve. How disgraceful!
Lee
8:45 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dirty Debbie Boyle gets more cash from Cicero Dan Proft:
Empowering Children PAC - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Illinois Opportunity Project - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Dan Roeser - Dan Proft's other Sugar Daddy - 3/7/2012 - $5,000
Richard Uihlein - Dan Proft's Sugar Daddy - 2/27/2012 - $5,000
Libert PAC - Dan Proft's - 12/17/2012 - $5,000
$35,000 total raised by Cicero Dan Proft which paid for all of Dirty Debbie Boyle's negative campaign ads.
$43,150 raised by her ENTIRE campaign thus far meaning 81% of her campaign is funded by ONE person? All of you complaining about PAC donations to RS look like ABSOLUTE fools right now.
Dirty Debbie Boyle and Cicero Dan Proft are a match made in heaven...
TerryP
11:13 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
What exactly is the purpose of endorsements anyway? I have never really understood why they are such a big deal? All of our current politicians in Washington, Springfield, and at home here in Downers Grove are being endorsed by some group, individual, corporation, current politician, etc. This makes me uneasy for one real reason. I find it very difficult to believe that the individuals endorsing these candidates don't want/need anything in return. I wonder if someone did extensive research into any and all connections between the endorsers and endorsees, would we find that it is a tangled web of wash my back, I will wash your face and we can both wash his/her back. People should just keep their mouths shut and vote for who you want to represent you and stop trying to influence others by your endorsing and rarely positive or even intelligent banter!!
Don Jankowski
9:11 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
Melanie -- I recognize your writing -- haven't seen you under this identity.
TerryP
9:26 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
Don,
I recognize your ignorance! It's a pleasure to meet you, sir.
Don Jankowski
11:04 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
Just post under your name Melanie -- the attack mode with no name is unbecoming a legal US citizen.
Lee
11:27 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
Isn't a vote an endorsement?
TerryP, please take a look at Ron Sandack's support from individual voters, organizations and independent publications alike.
http://www.ron4illinois.com/support.html
TerryP
11:49 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
Lee,
Yes a vote is an endorsement. I am saying that it doesn't have to be screeched from the mountaintops. Keep it to yourself. I see a PUBLIC endorsement as a way to influence others into voting your way. It would be interesting to see what an election would be like if there were NO PUBLIC endorsements of any kind.
BTW, what makes you think I haven't taken a look at the web site you provided? Don't assume anything with me, Lee. I am an educated voter and I don't need you schooling me. Thanks anyway.
Lee
8:54 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
I don't assume anything about you TerryP, except of course that you have to hide behind a fake name to make a point. I guess that's more of a fact though.
You don't seem too educated if you have to ask the purpose of political endorsements in a political race and it seems conveniently easy for you to discount such actions as your candidate Debbie Boyle has no real credible endorsements to speak of...
TerryP
9:24 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
Lee Andreatta,
I don't believe that I have publicly endorsed any specific candidate. Thanks for saying that I am not too educated because I don't see the need for endorsements. Maybe you could teach me the importance of political endorsements in a political race. You mean there is another reason besides trying to influence the outcome?
Then you say I hide behind a fake name to make a point. You are a extremely warped to think that everyone on here who doesn't plaster their full names....like you all of a sudden have chosen to do, are irrelevant or made up. You seem to have a real chip on your shoulder towards people like myself. Maybe my comments make too much sense for someone like yourself. Maybe that's why you hop on the defensive so fast. I don't care which candidate is endorsed by who/whom. It is not important to me because I have the brains to make up my own mind without some goon telling me who they endorse. What makes their endorsements so important? Why should it matter to an average citizen like myself that a PAC, newspaper, tea party, unions, NRA, etc., endorses someone? Please help little simple minded Terry figure all this complex stuff out, Lee Andreatta. Please!
PAUL C.
11:27 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
More on that later Terry! A big endorser of Ron's has some interesting background. We won't say their name yet but they definitely play both sides of the aisle and in the past have given money to the same people endorsed by the Teamsters.
PAUL C.
11:30 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
www.elections.il.gov and visit this GOVERNMENT website and see ALL of the special interest groups that back Ron. Hint; One can even see who these individuals and special interest groups backed in the past. Your eyes will be opened as the word INDEPENDENT will take on a whole new meaning. One big individual donor (not giving names yet) has a real interesting background of donations.
Lee
8:47 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
An interesting background like Cicero Dan Proft who is bankrolling Debbie Boyle's campaign?
Dan F.
10:38 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
Since it is clearly established who bought Ron, and how he voted as payoff, perhaps a Sandack supporter could point out what votes have been purchased from Ms. Boyle? Ending salary spiking? Paying off debt early to save interest costs? Perhaps she sold out by supporting common sense Medicaid reforms and having thoughtful pension positions.
Quick, someone run like a bunny and get some more information from Teamster Ron. Maybe another link to the Chamber PAC. Or the Stand for Children PAC, or the HCCI PAC.
Lee
11:00 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
No need to run anywhere on this one DanF...
No one has bought Ron despite your crazy attempts to "prove" otherwise... You are creative though...
However, Debbie Boyle has been bought and sold by Brian Krajewski which is a damn shame as I've heard she's a nice person. How you ask? He bought her by promising a chance to win with slick packaging and establishment guys behind her like Cicero Dan Proft. He promised her campaign money and which never came. He recommended a poor campaign manager which has literally run her campaign into the ground. Worst of all, he's brought more attention to her personal shortcomings and put her up against a popular, credible candidate virtually ending any chance at ever winning another election.
And now the sold part... It's happening now... Debbie Boyle will be left in the trash heap of DuPage County politics after this election is over. Do you think Brian Krajewski will care? Naaa. He'll just find another pawn. Debbie Boyle before this campaign run had her own issues as a candidate but in thrusting her into this particular race, Brian Krajewski just made all of his enemies (which are MANY), now Debbie Boyle's enemies. Sad.
Brian will be fine as he's got several political endeavors going for him, my question for you Dan F., will Debbie? After all with friends like those, who needs enemies.
Jeffrey Crane
7:33 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
No one has bought Ron despite your crazy attempts to "prove" otherwise..
Totally proven! Look at all the special interest money he has been given. Maybe they gave it to him because of his good looks. Nope, we all know how Illinois works. Just follow the money. He has been bought, signed, sealed and delivered. They will be expecting payback. That is guaranteed.
Lee
10:26 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
TerryP - Please re-read the strand. Here's how I see it:
Lee - My initial post congratulating Senator Sandack for a GREAT weekend of endorsements on his thread. - Positive.
TerryP - Your bitter post waxing about how endorsements are essentially corrupt and telling people to keep their mouths shut. - Negative.
Lee - My calm post about a vote being an endorsement and directing folks to a full list of Senator Sandack's endorsements. - Positive.
TerryP - Your post stating something about me not needing to teach you anything because you're so educated, in yet another bitter display. - Negative.
Lee - Calling out what a fraud you are for posting where no one knows who you are and commenting on thoughts, or lack there of, concerning your point. - Negative.
TerryP - Another bitter post, calling me warped with a chip on my shoulders and defensive. - Negative.
Lee - My response. As I just proved, I think you're the one who's defensive with a chip on their shoulders. I don't think you offer much in regard to honest discussion as you seem like a Debbie Boyle hack coming on to these boards in an effort to cloud great endorsements garnered by Senator Sandack because Debbie Boyle really has none to her credit. - Neutral to Negative.
Thanks for turning this thread negative. It seems that's what you're good at...
Jeffrey Crane
7:25 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lee, anonymous Andreatta, I see you are trying to manipulate this thread. Do you wish us to post all of your negativism from the past three months? There are some major quotes directed at anyone who is not a Sandack supporter. These are easily obtainable. You are fooling no one. Tone change as we say in the trade. Too late!
TerryP
10:02 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lee Andreatta,
Thank you for your take (how you see it). I am not interested in engaging you, Don, Jeffrey, Paul or anyone else for that matter in this charade you are all playing. I am a concerned citizen who, regardless of your ability to find me in the white pages, cares about what is going on here in my town. I am not trying to attack you but you better believe that I will not sit here while you tell me how uneducated I am because I don't see the need for endorsements. BTW, you have yet to inform me why endorsements are necessary. Please stop trying to squash me and my opinions/comments because you perceive them as opposite of yours. I would like to have logical conversations about the issues before us but you and others are making it difficult. I believe that I have shown that this is my "agenda", if you will. Talk about the issues and try not to get sucked into the very specific and real war of Boyle v Sandack.
Thanks for turning this thread negative. It seems that's what you're good at...
REALLY??? This seems to be what I am good at?????
PAUL C.
10:48 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
Good night Sandack support team. Listen to Dan and absorb what www.elections.il.gov says about Ron Teamster Special Interest Group / Lobbyist supported INDEPENDENT candidate for District 81 Illinois State Rep. Before going to bed recite the FIVE TO REVIVE and sweep the council events on of your minds. Take several drinks of Orange Kool-Aid and prey those damned Boyle supporters don't dig up any more dirt on Ron. We are waiting for the barrage of RON-SPEAK that is coming. We all know what that Springfield and Chicago big dough can buy, Our counter attack thus far has you worried. Remember, Ron is the favorite. Remember also that PEOPLE vote not special interest groups and lobbyists. Good night and think about it,
Don Jankowski
11:27 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
Dan F -- why do you insist on being anonymous? I have a theory that Jimmy Hoffa, if he is alive, would avoid the spotlight. Teamster Dan F (Jimmy?), come out of the shadows -- this is not Detroit in the 1970s.
Jeffrey Crane
7:18 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Don:
If you haven't noticed, your partner in crime, Lee Andreatta is now in the shadows as Lee. I hope your criticism extends to him as well, I know it does.
Don Jankowski
8:10 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
What crime Jeffrey? We know who Lee is, but Dan F is truly shadowy. Bold. Anonymous. Able to lie and bash others with impunity. That is Dan F.
Lee
11:14 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Hi Jeffrey, I'd be glad to reintroduce myself to your predicated upon you keeping your hands to yourself if you're capable.
AC
10:51 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
Lee,
You should quit your day job and start writing plays.
That's amazing.
Who will be your next character.
Can it be me PLEASE
Lee
11:07 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012
I think you're onto something AC.
Melanie C
10:27 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lee Andreatta,
What are you talking about? Jeff shook your hand when you walked up to him with your hand out. Anything other than that, you are lying about, plain and simple!!! You have certainly shown us that you speak your mind and don't back down. If there was some inappropriate touching I would imagine you would have said something and certainly you would not have not sat with us. Grow up Lee! This crap is beyond ridiculous!!!!
PAUL C.
5:48 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
www.elections.il.gov tells the story citizens of the 81st District. Type in "RON SANDACK" and you can see all of the contributions he has received and from whom. To me, Paul Citizen, who has never been on an appointed committee or part of a lobby or special interest group, I ask Ron who will he represent in Springfield?The major problem we have in Illinois is that we keep electing candidates like Ron who are fully supported by the insider crowd of Springfield The names are all here for you all to see. They cannot be buried like they are in a www.ronforillinois.com website. You can view all the Springfield and Chicago addresses attached to committees and Pac's. He is the "chosen one"! Chosen by THEM in late 2010 to be an appointed senator, Ron knew he would get their backing and when the race looked a little tighter than the Springfield crowd was comfortable with more monies came flowing in. Sure he's a nice guy and is afflaited with this and that etc but one cannot deny that Ron has a lot of dough coming in that's not from Paul Citizen. I am not naive and one to follow the crowd. I want my vote to count for something, some purpose, some mission and some cause. What I see with Ron is the same old same old politician beholden to his makers and they give monies for favors not because Ron re-invented the political system. Packaging, marketing and rhetoric are all in place for the senator. The question is how many a week from now will buy the product. We have a choice!
Eileen Kenah
9:10 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Who are David & Mary Keren, Dan Brophy, Richard Uihlein and John Roeser? All of these people contributed to Debbie Boyle's campaign and are not in her district. Matthew Ericson Jewelers also contributed.
TerryP
10:09 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Eileen,
Why do you and others think that just because you can't locate someone via google or white pages that they do not live in this district or don't even exist? Have you ever heard of unlisted and unpublished? From what I understand, people pay good money to have this information veiled. I think that you might start seeing individuals outside of the race area give money to candidates. I truly believe that the American people are fed up and feel that change can only occur if they get involved here, there and everywhere. We all get residual run off from other politicians. So why not financially support the candidates you think will work in the best interests of all the citizens. We can all benefit from having good people everywhere.
Jeffrey Crane
9:16 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Eileen, you have just hit on the magic concept. Private citizens backing a candidate that will represent private citizens, we know who sports Sandack, big corporations looking to influence legislation which will not be at all a benefit to you or your children. Did you even bother to look at te list I linked for you?
Lee
11:16 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Because we all know when Debbie Boyle received PAC money she immediately returned it.
Jeffrey Crane
9:18 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Big corporations that don't even reside in Illinois donating to Ron Sandack. What's with that Eileen? Do you really want to debate this?
Eileen Kenah
9:25 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
By the way Jeffrey, I love how you "outed" the Sandack supporter Lee on this discussion but remained silent when I was wondering who Paul C was on the discussion of Debbie Boyle's Tea Party endorsement discussion. Everybody on both sides should be using their real name if the want their opinion to be considered.
PAUL C.
9:38 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
PAUL CAPPETTA , I posted it yesterday! I am a veteran blogger (lol) so EVERYBODY who is ANYBODY in the world of high-level Political blogging in DG knows me. I am Jeff's side kick and add a little humor and cynicism to the arena. Don't worry so much about identities! If I'd were you I'd worry about www.elections.il.gov THIS WEBSITE TELLS THE WHOLE RON SANDACK SPRINGFIELD - PACS, COMMITTEES, SPEC INT GROUPS AND LOBBYIST STORY! He plans to and has to serve them! Money talks and _______ walks. So he'll need to walk the walk if elected. Pretty damn obvious that he is exactly what the power brokers (BOTH PARTIES) need in Springfield. Take your marching orders Ron! WE MADE YOU!
Eileen Kenah
10:12 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Yes, Paul you put your name out there yesterday. My point is, let's treat all sides equally. I agree Lee, AC, Don F should all post their real names. Any person that stumbles on this or any other discussion does not know who anyone is that does not put their name to it. I don't really care about who anyone is personally, but anyone can hide behind an alias (on both sides). My Paster once said, if I do not know who you are, I cannot address your issue properly. This is a great forum for us discuss the issues and I have tried to do that. This should not be an exclusive club for those who know eachother.
Lee
11:18 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Eileen. I agree and plan on changing my name back soon. I have my reasons (non political) and will be happy to introduce myself to anyone in the interim.
PAUL C.
9:44 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Eileen,
Did you see Elaine Johnson's article this morning in the Trib Local? Just making sure you are up to date on current campaign events.
Eileen Kenah
10:24 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Great article Paul and I love Elaine. I see her point on people not wanting to put their name on a post but I have nothing to hide and if people are going to attack me personally because of my opinion, shame on them. You can call me an "orange cool aid drinker" all you want. My skin is very thick. I have tried to do exactly what Elaine has said, engage in conversation about the issues. I did appreciate your last comment on the Tea party endorsement discussion. I think you pretty much said the thing. I don't dislike people because their opinions are different than mine- just ask my neighbors.
TerryP
10:12 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Here it is if you are interested.
http://triblocal.com/downers-grove/community/stories/2012/03/another-view-sandack-vs-boyle/
Lee
11:22 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Finally... Debbie Boyle has a positive article written about her.
Eileen Kenah
11:16 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
That's a very nice endorsement from Elaine who I respect and admire. Unfortunately my issue with Debbie is that if she is elected, I am not confident that she will be able to serve her term. She has been quoted as saying (paraphrase) "that work is very hectic and I try to particularly attend events that are supported by the Downers Grove Township Republican Township Committee."
Debbie may be a very nice person. I have no dislike for her. I had a major issue with her suing the District 99 because she thought her son had a special circumstance (was told since he was a child that he would go to North) to be allowed to got to Downers North instead of South. I give her a lot of credit for running for the School District 99's Board after she was unhappy with the outcome. I agree that the other Board members treated her horribly which is on them. Does that make Debbie a better candidate than Ron? I personally don't think so.
You can see my response to Paul regarding not posting your name. It's not that I care who you are, but I would like to know who you are not. You could be someone named Terry P or you could be Debbie Boyle, Ron Sandack, or my husband for all I know.
Melanie C
12:16 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Eileen,
What are your feelings on the amazon tax, Illinois Dream Act and Smart Grid? Is your only real concern whether or not Deb will be able to serve her term? Elaine's piece should make you think about the differences between the candidates. She does an eloquent job at showing us what each candidate has to offer with regards to their personalities and demeanors. Honestly, I would think it would be more important to bridge gaps and swallow your pride more so than having to be right and possibly widening those already wide gaps. Besides the lawsuit, does anyone have any emails from Debbie that show her propensity to squash opposing views and silence negative comments made about her? That is very telling, if you ask me. I would wager that there are more individuals who have received an email from RS than we even could fathom. Ron does have this uncanny ability to be in many places. Does that make him a better candidate? As for the idea that you aren't sure whether Debbie will read the bills, I would have to ask you why wouldn't Debbie read the bills? Do you know for certain that Ron reads all the bills? Frankly, I am not convinced that our current band of politicians truly read all the bills placed in front of them. How could anyone read a bill with hundreds/thousands of pages like the health care bill? Don't lull yourself into a false sense of security because Ron gives us the Senate blast put out by someone other than him.
UoCDoc
1:22 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Melanie,
Can you please share your concerns with the Smart Grid bill? I have repeatedly asked others on this forum and have yet to receive a response.
Eileen Kenah
2:11 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Melanie, you must have a short memory because we had a discussion about the Dream Act on the Article about Debbie getting the Tea party Endorsement. From what I know about the Smart Grid, I am all for it. I am pretty neutral on the Online tax Affiliate Bill. I have a major issue with her suing the school district as noted above. My reason for wondering if she will read the bills is because she herself has said she has a hectic work schedule. See the quote where I responded to Jeffrey at 1:47 today for the exact quotes. You bring up the Healthcare Bill which is federal so Ron or any of the Illinois Legislatures voted on it. Totally irrelevant to this discussion. I do however expect my legislators to read the bills.
And Debbie writes all her campaign material? HAHAHA
Melanie C
9:16 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Eileen,
I apologize for asking you about the dream act again? I do remember that we talked about it and we don't see eye to eye. I don't have a short memory. However, I do have a lot on it. Thanks for your concern for my memory:) I agree with you on the smart grid bill. I don't know enough about it to comment so I will refrain. Things always seem good from the outside but once implemented it can be totally different. A lot of times, things like this get a dressing to make it look better than it really is. As for Debbie's hectic work schedule, I must say that I am sure Ron has the same sort of schedule but just never told anyone. I mean, he is a practicing attorney, active father/husband/neighbor, senator, ex-mayor, loyal order of moose member, and candidate for 81st district currently running a fierce and demanding campaign. You honestly don't think Ron has the same, if not more demanding schedule?
I don't think the health care bill is totally irrelevant. I was pointing out the great probability that our illustrious politicians most likely did not read the entire bill before voting on it. You make such an issue about reading the bills. This particular bill does affect you so you should be content with the knowledge that your politician read it completely. Do you honestly believe that Ron writes all of his campaign material? I might have some really great land I want to sell you at a hot discount price, if you do.
Eileen Kenah
9:55 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Melanie, there is a big difference between people writing on a blog and a candidate distributing literature with lies. I guess Debbie will be on the hook since she is the candidate, chairman and treasurer of Friends to Elect Debbie Boyle. Quote from her literature. "Teamster Ron & His Friends have a message for Tea Party Republicans: They want to 'take you sons-of-b******* out' Teamster President James Hoffa speaking at a rally in Detroit 9/5/11". You misunderstood my comment on Sandack writing his material. I am under no illusions about Ron writing his material. I am sure he does not. My point was I am pretty sure that Debbie does not write her own material as well. I am sure Ron has an extremely busy schedule. He has proven that he will go to Springfield, get a grasp of the issues and vote. He has DONE it. Debbie on the other hand has not and has been QUOTED as saying she has a hectic schedule. She used it as an excuse about missing forums and deadlines for questionnaires. My point is that is that if she can't attend events that are within her own county, how is she going to find time to make it to Springfield? Ron has already shown that he can make it to Springfield many times.
PAUL C.
11:39 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
www.elections.il.gov log on and get the facts on the PAC in the Box, Ron Sandack. I just thought of Pac in the Box while reading through the pages of PAC's and committee's contributing to him. One fact I do know is that they all aren't contributing to Ron because he has reinvented the political system. They are contributing to him because he is part of the system. They need him, they want him and he better not blow this. A "career" derailment would hurt all those lobbyists and special interests! We have that website, Elaine's article, Teamster info, council power plays all bothering Ron right now. Kind of keeping him boxed in! He's the FAVORITE though and he'll try tweeting, Fb-ing, emailing and texting his way out of the box. The problem seems to be is that the "FACTS" are spreading out to the voters. Many have not drank fully of the Orange Kool-aid. It's a big district and people living in PD can't easily be cloned as Ron is finding out. The race has tightened. He knows it. His followers know it and only 6 days of campaigning remain. I'll continue as our camp will on our mission of factual education. EX; visit www.elections.il.gov ...it's the fact ...all the facts on where ANY candidate's contributions are coming from! Visit www.ronforillinois.com and you get only what they want you to get! Hang on all, it should be an eventful week in the local political arena. Hopefully, a little fun also.
UoCDoc
1:42 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Paul,
I followed your suggestion and headed over to www.elections.il.gov. It was very interesting reading but did it ever occur to you that people and groups endorse or contribute to those whom they believe share the same values? In the past you and Jeff have attacked Ron and listed ComEd, Ameren, AT&T and others as contributors to Ron’s campaign. Senator Dillard also accepted money from those same PACs and many others. I know Senator Dillard and respect him greatly so I must ask, are you calling Kirk a “bought and paid for” person as well?
The only PAC I was able to find under Debbie’s disclosures was the Liberty PAC. This is the fund run by a person who received over a half of a million dollars from the Town of Cicero via no bid contracts. Like I said contribute to those who share your values.
I did discover that Ron received a contribution from the Illinois State Medical Society Pac. Isn’t Debbie a nurse?
Jeffrey Crane
11:44 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
She has been quoted as saying (paraphrase) "that work is very hectic and I try to particularly attend events that are supported by the Downers Grove Township Republican Township Committee."
Instead of paraphrasing, can you provide the real quote that have seen? I have never in my conversations with her ever heard her suggest such a thing. She is committed to serving her term, of course. She has been working hard on this campaign and is determined. She has been at the train station numerous times. I suggest you go and introduce yourself and you might be surprised and encouraged. I will get you the schedule so that you can plan ahead. She has also been walking door to door to meet voters and present her position on issues. She is not at all in the shadows. I implore you to make time to meet her.
Eileen Kenah
1:47 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Here it is Jeffrey. I also posted this on the last discussion that I was involved with about the Tea Party Endorsement. From the Daily Herald Article on 2/20/12 "Boyle did not respond to several Daily Herald interview requests over the past several weeks, including for this story, and did not attend a Friday afternoon endorsement interview with Sandack and members of the newspaper’s editorial board. Boyle left a voice mail with the Daily Herald late Friday evening, in which she blamed a hectic work schedule and confusion among her campaign workers for her failure to respond." From the Downers Grove Bugle on March 2 "Boyle, a registered nurse with Loyola University Health System and vice president of the board with High School District 99 said that she’s been busy, and attends the events that she can, but she’s particularly attended events supported by the Downers Grove Republican Township Committee."
By the way Jeff, I have met her. I am not saying that she is not a nice person, I am saying I don't want her to represent me and one of the reasons is the quotes above.
UoCDoc
1:48 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Jeff,
How can you say she isn’t in the shadows? The only candidate panel she attended was the Tea Party event which what an inside job from the start. Now before you all start shouting at me, I will say again, as I have here in the past, that I don’t believe Ms. Boyle had anything to do with the shenanigans of that evening. That was the Brian, Greg, Bob and Mark show.
With only one week remaining until the primary election, I am sure she has many public appearances scheduled. Please post her schedule for the entire world to see. You have my word that I will call Senator Sandack myself and ask him to do the same.
PAUL C.
11:45 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lee,
Finally a writer not influenced by Special Interest groups and Lobbyists tells the "REAL" story. Kind of dispels all the b.s. Ron sent out in his KING SIZED attack mailer paid by his friends in Springfield and Chicago.
Melanie C
11:54 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
She has been quoted as saying (paraphrase) "that work is very hectic and I try to particularly attend events that are supported by the Downers Grove Township Republican Township Committee."
Instead of paraphrasing, can you provide the real quote that have seen? I have never in my conversations with her ever heard her suggest such a thing. She is committed to serving her term, of course. She has been working hard on this campaign and is determined. She has been at the train station numerous times. I suggest you go and introduce yourself and you might be surprised and encouraged. I will get you the schedule so that you can plan ahead. She has also been walking door to door to meet voters and present her position on issues. She is not at all in the shadows. I implore you to make time to meet her.
Lee
12:09 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Are Jeffrey Crane and Melanie C the same person now? Gotta get your alias' correct...
She has been quoted as saying (paraphrase) "that work is very hectic and I try to particularly attend events that are supported by the Downers Grove Township Republican Township Committee."
Instead of paraphrasing, can you provide the real quote that have seen? I have never in my conversations with her ever heard her suggest such a thing. She is committed to serving her term, of course. She has been working hard on this campaign and is determined. She has been at the train station numerous times. I suggest you go and introduce yourself and you might be surprised and encouraged. I will get you the schedule so that you can plan ahead. She has also been walking door to door to meet voters and present her position on issues. She is not at all in the shadows. I implore you to make time to meet her.
Melanie C
12:32 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lee Andreatta,
We use the same computer and sometimes one of us forgets to log out. No Aliases for us. Funny how you try to deflect the issues by playing games. Tell me why I would need an alias, Lee. Of everything I have commented on, you really think I have all of these aliases? WAIT, don't answer that because I don't really care!:) I am extremely surprised that you haven't begun slamming Elaine for her article. Aren't you going to rip her apart for some perceived slight against Ron? Are you going to harangue Elaine for a link or copies of the emails she and others have received? Why aren't you screaming from Grant about this?
Lee
2:02 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I answered it below. Her article was measured and fair. Something you could learn a bit from I guess.
Jeffrey Crane
12:06 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lee
11:22 am on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Finally... Debbie Boyle has a positive article written about her.
Jealous?
Lee
12:07 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Amazed actually. Not jealous.
UoCDoc
1:54 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Jeff,
Let me help Lee out here. Elaine has been anti-Ron since long before Jeff was. I have resisted commenting on the article as she is entitled to her opinion, even if I do not agree with it. She can have her moment….for now.
Lee
2:01 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I agree with UofCDoc. I don't have a problem with someone stating their opinion in that manner. She was measured and dare I say it "fair". Not everyone is going to agree. I respect Elaine and appreciate the way she stated it even though I disagree with her.
Jeffrey Crane
12:08 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Another riddle by Lee Andrietta. Plans on returning to patch as one and the same. Remember it's non-political. Curious minds want to know. Did Ron tell you to drop the last name?
Lee
12:17 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Not a riddle Jeffrey. Lee Andreatta (correct spelling) will be back. It has to do with a charity I work with and I'd be glad to explain it to you if you're really interested in person. Rest assured I'm not hiding and I promise you Jeffrey, you'll have the pleasure of seeing my last name again in the coming weeks.
Hard as it may be to realize, I do have a life outside politics and this blog.
Jeffrey Crane
12:13 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Yes, Lee Andrietta, amazed that real voters are pointing out Mr. Sandack's real flaws. Springfield cronies will soon realize they picked the wRONg person for their elite club.
Lee
12:19 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I know Jeffery. And Debbie Boyle with her stellar record will ride into Springfield and clean up the town.
Lee
12:19 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I know my last name is not an easy spell, but please try to get it right.
PAUL C.
1:04 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
WWW.ELECTIONS.IL.GOV the "Albatross" the plagues the Sandack camp. Plug in Ron Sandack and you'll get a Pac Attack, a Special Interest Grouping, a list of lofty Lobbyists and much more. Connect the dots of "who's who" in the world of "favor time later"! That website a very good source tells the story. It's a story the camp is hoping to re-direct to www.ronforillinois.com. Two different stories are told. One tells you what Ron only wants you to know and the other tells all! You see I am very focused on spreading this website District wide. It's a nice website that friends across Illinois should try. Lots of FACTS here and FACTS I like. The voters like FACTS we are finding out. FACTS allow voters to make wise decisions.
Jeffrey Crane
2:06 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lee
2:01 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I agree with UofCDoc. I don't have a problem with someone stating their opinion in that manner. She was measured and dare I say it "fair". Not everyone is going to agree. I respect Elaine and appreciate the way she stated it even though I disagree with her.
Lee Andreatta, what exactly do you disagree with? You are never short on words. You doubt 10 years of local political data and research. What research and data can you provide in your short stay here in Downers Grove, hmmmmmm.....
PAUL C.
2:10 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
UoCDoc (Whomever you are) to do the rescue. Tell us all about all the others taking dough! I'm not voting for them (Dillard not my senator) so I could give a_______ what he's doing! It just seems to me that Ron (the appointed senator) now running for Illinois State rep has a whole lot of dough flowing in. I think it's a bailout plan because it didn't initially look like he'd need too much money to beat Debbie. The Attack-mailer spells worry! As Elaine says attack and I'll add crush and dispose to the equation. I know doc as you know that Ron is a major piece of the Springfield machine puzzle. Don't even compare the two camps. The fact that Debbie is staying close to Ron has him and his camp perplexed. Why would he need all this Springfield, Chicago etc dough if he wasn't worried. A lot of it started rolling in late in the game (early March). I can read dates doc! It's all spelled out and the FAVORITE son of Captain C is worried. VOTERS vote and Special Interests groups and lobbyists HOPE. I am glad you came off the sidelines. Your name isn't Glenn G. Davis is it?
PAUL C.
2:21 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
This is about RON and DEBBIE, Uocdoc anonymous M.D, You don't need to extract FACTS because we do thorough research. I, in fact have researched some of Ron's individual contributors. One in particular has some interesting background that I may or may not release. Doc welcome back and you could be Don's brother. I'm not accusing just thinking out loud. Stay focused on diversion because many voters still need to be shown the light of FIVE TO REVIVE & RONFORILLINOIS....nice packaged catch phrases that many weren't buying. The first Ron mailer was of these niceties but last week's was ATTACK as Elaine spelled out. Losing is not an option for Ron Sandack and staying on the high road was abandoned as the race tightened. I know the strategy doc!
UoCDoc
3:29 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Paul,
It’s not Glen Davis and I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone by that name. Not sure who Don is but I do have a brother by a different name. If you look closely at the Thoman video of the tea party, you can see me in the room. Better yet, ask Mr. Slayton who was staring and grimacing in our direction for much of the evening.
Debbie also sent out an attack mailer. It arrived in some homes yesterday, with probably more in today’s mail. A fabricated piece about Ron being a member of the IBT.
I am unable to agree the “Ron is a major piece of the Springfield machine puzzle” because I am unable to understand what that even means? Sling all the arrows you like, in seven days it will all be over.
You can list all of the contributors you like Paul. We appreciate the free advertising! Many of them have also been listed on the Senator’s website so if you think you are exposing some “secret”, you go right ahead.
PAUL C.
2:30 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Illinois Chamber Political Action Committee
215 East Adams
Springfield, IL 62701 $5,000.00
3/2/2012 Transfer In
Citizens to Elect Ron Sandack
Realtor Political Action Committee
PO Box 19451
Springfield, IL 62794 $2,500.00
3/2/2012 Transfer In
Citizens to Elect Ron Sandack
Lee
8:43 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dirty Debbie Boyle gets more cash from Cicero Dan Proft:
Empowering Children PAC - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Illinois Opportunity Project - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Dan Roeser - Dan Proft's other Sugar Daddy - 3/7/2012 - $5,000
Richard Uihlein - Dan Proft's Sugar Daddy - 2/27/2012 - $5,000
Libert PAC - Dan Proft's - 12/17/2012 - $5,000
$35,000 total raised by Cicero Dan Proft which paid for all of Dirty Debbie Boyle's negative campaign ads.
$43,150 raised by her ENTIRE campaign thus far meaning 81% of her campaign is funded by ONE person? All of you complaining about PAC donations to RS look like ABSOLUTE fools right now.
Dirty Debbie Boyle and Cicero Dan Proft are a match made in heaven...
Eileen Kenah
2:49 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Almost done here since I I have to do my taxes. Just received my "Attack Ron" mailer. Guilt by association is no proof of anything. I think the Pro-Boyle team has just crossed the line and put itself at risk for a defamation suit. Talk about desperate!
Jeffrey Crane
3:12 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Ron Sandack, savoir of the world couldn't lower your tax burden either. After one year in the Senate, all he managed to do was make connections with the Springfield elite and establishment. He compromised all the way and voted with the democrats on numerous bills, but they would not compromise with him on income taxes. On top of that he voted for the Amazon tax which pulls jobs away from the state. He compromises, they do not. Let me know how that is working for you. The liberal Springfield establishment is loving all this talk about Ron compromising. They have him all tied up. Do your taxes as I have already taken care of mine and I'm paying more than ever. Nice job Senator.
Melanie C
9:28 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Defamation lawsuit??? Eileen, you have been her for under a week and you think the Pro-Boyle team has crossed the line? Eileen, please go back several months and read all the posts. If you are honest and intelligent, you will acknowledge that lines have ben crossed, crisscrossed and crossed again by all parties. Please stop acting like one side is worse than the other. Speaking about mailers, I am expecting a LIFE SIZE mailer of Ron within the next 7 days. It will be rolled up in ROYAL blue foil with a little sparkle coming off his teeth and head. It will accompany uva/uvb sunglasses so you don't burn your retina from the sparkle and shine. Seriously, why must one constantly have his picture with goatee, without goatee, in the chamber, in front of the village hall, on Tv, all over every piece of media forum possible? What's wrong with a simple wallet sized photo or preferably smaller? I agree with Ron Burgundy. After looking at the STAGED pictures, I typically trash them. What a waste of money and trees. I feel this way about ALL of the mailers, just in case someone was going to try and call me out.
Lee
12:13 am on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
@Jeffrey - You're right but only partially. Dems don't have to compromise because they have the votes to pass ANYTHING without a single Republican vote. This is the point Scott C keeps making. If you have someone who can cut deals on things that don't really matter (Dream Act, Death Penalty, Smart Grid), conceal carry (something that DOES matter) makes it out of committee and suddenly has some down state Dems support (like last week). I know you'll probably freak out and yell, THEY DO MATTER, which I hear ya on, but do they really... Republicans can't even "walk out" like in WI, as the Dems STILL have enough votes...
It's a chess match... That's why you sometimes see hard core Republicans crossing the isle on questionable bills. I know you'll demagogue my point here but if you want to have an honest discussion about how to advance "conservative" causes with a Dem House, Senate and Gov, you better have a game plan. Sit down and discuss the reality with Ron (or any other state official) sometime and I think you'll have a different opinion.
Lee
12:17 am on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
@Melanie - I laughed out loud on your LIFE SIZE and sparkling teeth mailer comment. When I received Debbie's mailer today, I thought I was going to have to take out a magnifying glass to read the text it was so small with so much stuff cluttered on the page. I hope she wasn't planning on having seniors read those things.
PAUL C.
2:52 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Don't you worry Eileen! We have proof and already shared it long before you entered the arena.
PAUL C.
2:58 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Playing both sides of the table as this link suggests is what Ron does best:
Sandack_Suing_business_as_IBof_T_trustee_in_2007004_(1).pdf
PAUL C.
3:42 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
uofcDoc,
Interesting you say "many" have been listed but many many more have been excluded. I will not start naming them all but if we have a BEER together we can discuss them all. www.elections.il.gov tells all. I know Ron despises this website as do his followers. It is the BIBLE OF CONTRIBUTIONS IN ILLINOIS POLITICS. A lovely, accurate source of information that tells all.
UoCDoc
3:54 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Paul,
I don't control Ron's website, nor do I know who does the updates. All I am saying is he doesn't hide his supporters. It's a shame that folks here have to go to the Illinois State Board of Elections to learn who has contributed to Ms. Boyle. I guess it is too forward thinking to expect her to make them easily available to all voters.
PAUL C.
4:14 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I need a laugh break here! I personally don't know about the rest of you on the Patch, but what in the hell are we going to debate after the election? I might have to work a full 8 or 9 hour day...lol You know our world's will all continue should our candidate's lose! Tony should organize a kiss and make up barbeque right after the election and the Patch will return to a more gentler neighborly social media source. For these last 6 days it's war!
Tony Cesare
4:26 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I'll put the Schlitz on ice. We can play games like 'Toss the Yard Sign' or 'The Political Cliché Drinking Game' where everyone has to slam a shot whenever someone says 'Dem', 'Socialist' or 'Insider'.
Jeffrey Crane
4:20 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
It was suggested to me that we meet for drinks. I'm buying!
Jeffrey Crane
4:26 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Oh, and I will not be buying koolaid.
Jeffrey Crane
4:29 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
It is hard to beleive, but I accept that. Person 1: Hi, my name is Lee. Person 2: What is your last name? Person 1: I cannot tell you, I am working on something charitable.
Ok, just having fun. What's the charity? I might even donate. Still cratching my head though.
Tom Cawthorne
10:32 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I suggest Meals on Wheels for DuPage County Senior Citizens. Why doesn't Waldack's name appear on the donor's list? All of the Boyle supporters support Bill "even when the facts are explained to me, I will still vote no" Waldack. Even the DGTRO backed candidates from the municipal elections wanted to fund this charity with tax dollars. Not very tea partyesque, true conservative, is it?
UoCDoc
5:25 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS to Senator Ron Sandack on his latest endorsements:
The Illinois State Medical Society and
The Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing Association
Isn’t Debbie a nurse? Wow, that’s got to sting!
Elaine Johnson
9:26 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I didn’t plan on joining this discussion as I’ve had my say on the subject, but I do want to respond to UofCDoc’s suggestion that I’ve “been anti-Ron since long before Jeff.” As a matter of fact, I was a strong Sandack supporter dating back to 2003. He impressed me as knowledgeable and earnest during that campaign, and the interviews I conducted with him during his first term only underscored those impressions. It wasn’t until after the 2007 election, when Sandack and some of his supporters inaccurately labeled me as a Krajewski operative, that I began to see a different side of Ron. In early 2008, he began a lengthy correspondence in which he repeatedly criticized my published opinions and took issue with my blog’s anonymity policy while commenting on and linking to sites with similar policies. A difference of opinion is totally fine but his conduct crossed a line, in my opinion. It was at this point that Ron Sandack lost my vote, and perhaps those of others who have come in for similar treatment.
Don Jankowski
10:15 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Why didn't you say that when you wrote your letter to the editor? Why didn't you disclose this in 2008 if it is OK to do now?
PAUL C.
10:27 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Many people feel similar to you Elaine and I have talked with many that aren't in the inner circle of his support. I often wonder what the pressure is to support and put up his signage amongst his support system that entails several fronts and factions. The bravado I witnessed as I watched those replays of council meetings he presided over. I saw it but many less interested or engaged in the political process of the village didn't. They ignored it as they were more worried about depreciating housing values and keeping their jobs in the recession years and Ron ruled the roost. Even last April's pathetic 19% turnout for the commissioner / mayor (appointment) signified how disconnected most of the DG voter population was. But this time it looks like the turnout will be much larger with Santorum winning in Albama and Mississippi tonight as the Republican nominee for president picture looks uncertain. This is good news for the prospects of a voter turnout more in the 25-30% range in our District and maybe more. We know Ron's neighborhood will turnout for Ron but what about the rest of DG and the rest of the district. Many questions and mysteries hang out there. This worries the FAVORITE and it should because not everyone is on board. Our ground and air attack have been unrelentless in this grass roots group of citizens. Debbie is a unifier as Elaine described in her article. When people told her it couldn't be done, she said it could! 6 days and we'll know!
Elaine Johnson
10:56 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Don: On the contrary, I did mention the "stack of emails" in my column. When UofCDoc accused me of being "anti-Ron" I felt I had to set the record straight, particularly after seeing a tweet this morning referencing my supposed "friends in the DGTRO."
Why wouldn't it be okay to "disclose" this now--it informed my perspective on one of the candidates in question, in large part because it went on so long--well beyond 2008. I did write in more general terms about some of the pushback my blog encountered back in March 2010. And I did try to mend fences with Ron on a couple of occasions.
I have no problem understanding why Ron has passionate supporters—remember, I was one. And if he's elected I will certainly wish him well.
I honestly don't wish to engage in the bickering that's been going on here for the past several weeks, and will bow out after this comment. However, I invite you or anyone who would like to discuss this further to contact me by email via Patch.
UoCDoc
11:08 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Elaine,
You may not recall meeting me but I can say with certain that you have been anti-Ron / pro Debbie for many years. Would you like me to pull up all the anti Sanadack, pro nepotism posts you have made on this medium? It would be my pleasure to do so.
UoCDoc
10:58 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS to Senator Ron Sandack on his latest endorsements:
The Illinois State Medical Society and
The Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing Association
Isn’t Debbie a nurse? Wow, that’s got to sting!
PAUL C.
11:17 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Good night doc and Elaine. doc bring up the posts of the era of time for change tomorrow. Ron can be nominated for sainthood after he wins (and that's not for sure yet) and Elaine Johnson will lose sleep tonight because you're going to bring up posts from the past. Can't be any worst than letters of endorsement by Teamsters from the past. Save some mystery till Weds please but don't stay up to late on DgReport researching. You might find that article in March of 2010 where Ron said he wasn't interested in being a career politican. That's the funniest one of all.
PAUL C.
7:26 am on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-for-business
This was a daunting report for me to read. Illinois ranked #45th worst state to start a business in. Could it have something to do with Teamsters, Special Interest Groups and Lobbyists? These are the powers that give contributions to candidates so they can reach across the aisle and play ball. These are the people that support Ron Sandack. Elect Ron and you'll get the same old same old in Illinois. He'll play their game and say he is working for you. We in the 81st District have a chance to elect a person who will fight the broken system and stand up for you, the citizen. It needs to start somewhere with someone. That someone will be atacked and scorned and told to get in line with the special interests, lobbyist and teamsters and do what will help you advance your stay in Springfield. I still believe politicans "can" make a difference if they are willingly to take a stand for what is right for the citizens and voters for whom they represent. The main problem which keeps us at the bottom of the rankings in so many other categories also is that we have so many game player politicians. Ron, in my opinion, is just another. He has all the finanacial backings, the paid for endorsements etc. He'll play their game and Illinois will continue to be a bottom feeder not only in rankings like this one but many others. When you vote on MARCH 20TH, ask yourself what do you want?
UoCDoc
4:05 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Paul,
It's OK. Perhaps you can get the Illinois Bar Association to endorse Debbie? She would be required to show up and talk to them. Naw, what was I thinking. Tthat will never happen!
....the heat is on....and it's on the Deb.....the heat is on......until the end.....
UoCDoc
8:19 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
Hey Paul, the Illinois Review picked up on your calling "Teamster Ron" line.
Nice Job!!!
Fresh off the presses at the Illinois Review:
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2012/03/deb-boyle-moon-made-of-green-cheese-sandack-a-teamster.html
Here are a few quotes from the link below:
"Ron Sandack is an attorney. Deb: That's a-t-t-o-r-n-e-y. As an -- all together now -- attorney, Ron represents clients. That's c-l-i-e-n-t-s."
"It is important that you got this wrong, because it shows a significant understanding deficit. Not only is Ron not a Teamster, he is on such a panel specifically for his non-Teamster view.
Deb, this means you kind of got this 180 degrees wrong. "
"So, Deb Boyle, on this St Patrick's day eve I have the sad duty to report that, in nursing terms, your assessment skills need a refresher. The patient walked in, you took one look, and you called him a Teamster, when in fact he is an attorney representing job creators."
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2012/03/deb-boyle-moon-made-of-green-cheese-sandack-a-teamster.html
PAUL C.
8:28 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
IL Lunch Pail Republicans PAC
PO Box 192
Hinsdale, IL 60522 $10,000.00
3/14/2012 Transfer In
Citizens to Elect Ron Sandack
From the Illinois Observer, March 3rd , 2012
(Chicago, IL) – Illinois GOP Gets Labor Love, Cash – Formed on February 22 by beer distributor and GOP donor Kevin Burke, president of LaGrange-based Burke Beverage, Inc., to help Republican state legislative candidates friendly to organized labor, the Illinois Lunch Pail Republican PAC got its first check on Friday. Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC kicked in $2,500.
*Not from Chris Robling, insider at the Illinois Review...should be called the "Illinois Cesspool Review"! That's why Chris wants Ron in down there. He'll fit right in to keep the game and the cesspool intact. 45th WORST STATE to start a BUSINESS! HOW WILL RON KEEP BUSINESSES FROM MOVING TO TEXAS AND OTHER STATES IN THE TOP TEN? SAME OLD SAME OLD APPROACH! SIgroups, lobbyists and PAC's all TEAMSTER RON's buddies. ha ha pathetic state we are Chris Robling, who cares about the ILLINOIS CESSPOOL REVIEW. STOP REVIEWING AND BACK CANDIDATES WITH A BACKBONE!
Lee
8:43 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dirty Debbie Boyle gets more cash from Cicero Dan Proft:
Empowering Children PAC - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Illinois Opportunity Project - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Dan Roeser - Dan Proft's other Sugar Daddy - 3/7/2012 - $5,000
Richard Uihlein - Dan Proft's Sugar Daddy - 2/27/2012 - $5,000
Libert PAC - Dan Proft's - 12/17/2012 - $5,000
$35,000 total raised by Cicero Dan Proft which paid for all of Dirty Debbie Boyle's negative campaign ads.
$43,150 raised by her ENTIRE campaign thus far meaning 81% of her campaign is funded by ONE person? All of you complaining about PAC donations to RS look like ABSOLUTE fools right now.
Dirty Debbie Boyle and Cicero Dan Proft are a match made in heaven...
PAUL C.
8:45 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
www.elections.il.gov PLUG IN RON SANDACK AND SEE HOW MUCH $$$$$$$ HE NEEDS FROM SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, PAC's & LOBBYISTS. RON FOR ILLINOIS.....WHAT A JOKE!
UoCDoc
9:01 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
Paul - You guys brought this on yourselves! Your rampant use of "Teamster Ron" in public and on your mailings was not only incorrect it was a disgusting stereotype. We tried again and again to explain that Ron did not represent the Teamsters in that case you repeatedly brought up. So not you are standing here with egg on your face, feeling silly. It was a major gaff on the campaign's part and one that was avoidable by just checking the facts!
Fresh off the presses at the Illinois Review:
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2012/03/deb-boyle-moon-made-of-green-cheese-sandack-a-teamster.html
PAUL C.
9:11 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
Uocdoc,
Who in the hell cares about Chris Robling? You guys think everyone loves Ron because he is getting all the dough and endorsements from Springfield and Chicago. You know doc everyone isn't stupid like you think. Your pompous attitude along with with Don's think everyone will just lineup and love Ron because he is so supported, endorsed and capitalized (like that big word U-Doc?). You see many people see and now are saying "This guy is on the take, this guy is in for himself and all these groups giving him money! I am hearing Doc! Maybe you need to leave Prince, Saratoga, Middaugh or wherever you annoumously live and talk to people. It's a big district and believe it or not some people throw mailers right into the recyle bin immediately! Some people are very interested in what www.elections.il.gov tells them. One look at Teamster Rino Ron contributions and there are many and even an idiot will know who he'll serve and have to answer to. Doc only an idiot would think these Springfield and Chicago groups are giving all this dough to TRR because they love and adore him. THEY WILL WANT AND WILL GET FAVORS- DEALS, VOTES ETC. That's the game and Ron is right there in the middle of it! You know it and Chris Robling knows it and many voters now know it!
PAUL C.
9:22 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
http://www.dggab.com/images/forumo/teamsters.pdf
UoCDoc
4:55 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012
UoCDoc
4:53 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS SENATOR SANDACK!!!
The Mayors of Boilingbrook, Darien, Lisle, Naperville, Westmont and Woodridge just endorsed Ron Sandack for the 81st District!
Mayor Murphy - Woodridge
“I endorse Ron Sandack for our community because he knows what it will take to help us get the state out of our current financial crisis,” Murphy said. “Ron supports creating a lean, financially prudent and transparent government.”
Mayor Pradel - Naperville
“While serving as a mayor and state senator Ron has worked with our community to bring jobs to our area and put families back to work,” said Pradel. “He has worked to bring job friendly environment in Illinois and that needs to be our top priority. I am confident he will represent us well in Springfield.”
PAUL C.
5:18 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012
Congrats! I'll post the Teamster Ron LETTER again for all the mayor's to see:
http://www.dggab.com/images/forumo/teamsters.pdf
Where's Mayor Tully's endorsement?
PAUL C.
5:19 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012
Perhaps Ron is bullying him for the endorsement! Teamster Ron excels at bullying!
WIN AT ALL COSTS! - The motto of the career politician who once made a decree:
ALL I WANT TO BE IS THE MAYOR OF DOWNERS GROVE....March 26th, 2010 in DgReport. Ironically in Elaine's blog.
UofCD0C
7:50 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2012
I'm convinced and converted. Debbie Boyle is a saint. Ron Sandack is Satan.
Paul C's Brain
3:49 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Today’s To Do List:
• Blame Ron for global warming.
• Fantasize about Deb Boyle for President.
• Generate more attack ads using false and misleading information.
• Remind self to type in ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME.
• Find out if Teamsters are repairing Ron’s office building. (Note: a new teamster link we can use)
• Blame Ron for the apartheid.
• Start dreaming about Mark Thoman for Mayor.
• Misdirect the public at every possible chance on the Patch.
• Hide the lack of endorsements until Tuesday.
• Call Obama to get Deb an endorsement.
• Sneak out at night and vandalize more Ron signs.
• Use Voodoo doll to keep Deb from saying anything in public.
• Blame Ron for the Bay of Pigs incident.
• Hide Deb from any contact with the media.
• Read Gabber site again and again until I believe it.
• Photoshop picture of Deb and Mother Theresa together reading to the blind.
• Make faces at neighbors when they walk down the sidewalk.
• Romanticize about when Brian was Mayor!
• Spend hours poring over the Patch.
• Repeat in the mirror every morning “I AM A VICTIM”.
I’m just sayin……
PAUL C.
3:57 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC
PO Box 396
Springfield, IL 62705 $5,000.00
Too many at Teamster Ron's hangout today-huh? Emmett's....lol
Lee
8:42 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dirty Debbie Boyle gets more cash from Cicero Dan Proft:
Empowering Children PAC - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Illinois Opportunity Project - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Dan Roeser - Dan Proft's other Sugar Daddy - 3/7/2012 - $5,000
Richard Uihlein - Dan Proft's Sugar Daddy - 2/27/2012 - $5,000
Libert PAC - Dan Proft's - 12/17/2012 - $5,000
$35,000 total raised by Cicero Dan Proft which paid for all of Dirty Debbie Boyle's negative campaign ads.
$43,150 raised by her ENTIRE campaign thus far meaning 81% of her campaign is funded by ONE person? All of you complaining about PAC donations to RS look like ABSOLUTE fools right now.
Dirty Debbie Boyle and Cicero Dan Proft are a match made in heaven...
PAUL C.
4:09 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
http://www.electboyle.com/2012/03/18/just-the-facts/
I think you'll enjoy this little article boys! We are tweeting, emailing, FBooking and texting it all over the district. Is Ron's face getting red?
PAUL C.
7:09 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Here's a new one everyone! Penn National is a racing/casino organization in Penn.
Well, at least it's not from Springfield or Chicago.
Penn National Gaming, Inc.
825 Berkshire Blvd
Wyomissing Professional Center
Wyomissing, PA 19610 $2,500.00
3/17/2012 Individual Contribution
Citizens to Elect Ron Sandack
Lee
8:42 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dirty Debbie Boyle gets more cash from Cicero Dan Proft:
Empowering Children PAC - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Illinois Opportunity Project - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Dan Roeser - Dan Proft's other Sugar Daddy - 3/7/2012 - $5,000
Richard Uihlein - Dan Proft's Sugar Daddy - 2/27/2012 - $5,000
Libert PAC - Dan Proft's - 12/17/2012 - $5,000
$35,000 total raised by Cicero Dan Proft which paid for all of Dirty Debbie Boyle's negative campaign ads.
$43,150 raised by her ENTIRE campaign thus far meaning 81% of her campaign is funded by ONE person? All of you complaining about PAC donations to RS look like ABSOLUTE fools right now.
Dirty Debbie Boyle and Cicero Dan Proft are a match made in heaven...
Lee
8:27 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Here's what LYING during a campaign looks like:
http://www.electboyle.com/2012/03/18/just-the-facts/
All blame and no shame from Dirty Debbie Boyle....
Lee
8:27 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Yes folks, this is her official campaign web site. What a classy woman...
Dirty Debbie.
Lee
8:41 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dirty Debbie Boyle gets more cash from Cicero Dan Proft:
Empowering Children PAC - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Illinois Opportunity Project - Dan Proft - 3/16/2012 - $10,000
Dan Roeser - Dan Proft's other Sugar Daddy - 3/7/2012 - $5,000
Richard Uihlein - Dan Proft's Sugar Daddy - 2/27/2012 - $5,000
Libert PAC - Dan Proft's - 12/17/2012 - $5,000
$35,000 total raised by Cicero Dan Proft which paid for all of Dirty Debbie Boyle's negative campaign ads.
$43,150 raised by her ENTIRE campaign thus far meaning 81% of her campaign is funded by ONE person? All of you complaining about PAC donations to RS look like ABSOLUTE fools right now.
Dirty Debbie Boyle and Cicero Dan Proft are a match made in heaven...
PAUL C.
9:37 am on Monday, March 19, 2012
http://www.dggab.com/images/forumo/teamsters.pdf
Here's a fact that Ronnie boy "forgot" to tell the voters about back in March of 2007. It was real TRANSPARENT", He didn't want us all to know the Teamsters were supporting him. It wouldn't have been the way to start the Era of Time for Change.
dennis watkins
12:50 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
well, i've read the comments on here and,here's my opinion DO NOT vote for a DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN OR anyone that is an incumbant if we throw EVERYONE out maybe just maybe we'll get our govt back. now it's time to wake up and go back to work to support the ghost payrollers and illegal aliens these leaches love.cause,you ppl won't do anything about it.
dennis watkins