I have my strong views and opinions. I really want to transform Illinois government because this state is failing the taxpayers and the children.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I look forward to representing the voters of District 30 and moving the state in a new direction.
The biggest challenge I have with Washingtonians is they think Illinois is exclusively a Democratic state.
My intentions are to try to make this state better.
Our party is a diverse one, as is my home state of Illinois.
I've always backed energy independence policies, but I've heard from people on this issue like no other. The energy interests of Illinois are far broader and deeper than my North Shore district.
My goal was to make New Jersey's state government a model for all other states to emulate, hopefully thereby to stem, or at least slow down, the flow of power to the federal government.
We're going to restructure the state government into a government that's responsive to the needs of New York state taxpayers.
I grew up in Illinois.
Like working families all across the state, we must find a way to make government live within its means.
Let's put aside the politics and trust the people. Let's embrace the unique opportunity we all have; take the heat and make the hard and difficult decisions, knowing that we're doing it to make things better for the people of Illinois.