Ron Gidwitz
Ron Gidwitz
absolutely days left silly
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.
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She talks about not taking money from contractors, (but) she's taken $600,000 from the banks she does business with. And she changed the policy. Prior to her becoming treasurer, the policy was no money from banks.
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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.
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The guy that's got the money is going to define the candidate before he or she can define themselves. Judy won't have any money.
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Illinois should do what families do. You prioritize your spending, and when you run out of money, you stop spending.
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I think it's inappropriate to have someone associated with that organization on a hate crimes commission.
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It's cotton candy for the election cycle, quite frankly.
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I feel very strong that we need to do something to educate our work force.
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I unequivocally want to be your friend and supporter. I brought a check.
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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.
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I had never been contacted by a lobbyist before on any contract with the State Board of Education.
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This amounts to counting chickens before they hatch in an effort to inflate the numbers.
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This isn't going to be an easy fight, but Steve and I recognize we can wage a better battle if we join forces.
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We need to get the government off the back of the business community. We need to be a more job-friendly place.