Republican Breakfast

Mary Burress, pictured below, and her team put on another great meeting. This one was at the Pekin Dome.

Mike Unes described activity in Springfield pointing out that the State Pension Fund is $130 billion under funded and that we have $13 billion in unpaid bills. He also advised that the Democrats have voted legislation to allow the State to fund abortions even if the Federal Law changes. Most importantly he reminded us that we need 9 more Republican Legislators in Springfield to get control. We have 51 now.

Senator Brady also spoke and advised that if it weren’t for Gerrymandering, Illinois would be a Red State. I was once told that the Illinois Republican Central Committee determined that the Illinois Democrats in Chicago are able to cheat for about 10% of the vote - in which case Senator Brady actually won his race for Governor. Too bad; he would have made a great governor.

Keith Sommer spoke and in particular pointed out that Darin LaHood’s recent performance in the city of Washington was outstanding and should seal his victory in the next election.  Keith is on the International Trade Committee. Keith also recognized, Ron Rainson, the Mayor of Morton and his wife. Rainson later shared the observation that while the Democrats are surely in second place at this point, many people, including Republicans now think the Democrats are “evil” rather than just the other guys but  “the Republicans aren’t much better.” We have lots of work to do.

Tim Butler spoke about the need to elect enough Republicans to end the ruinous reign of Mike Madigan and the two Tazewell Candidates for Sheriff,  Jeff Lower and Mike Eeten, spoke.

 

          Mary Burress                                     Keith Sommer