Illinois has been run by Democrats for years, and the Democratic party has one of its own in the White House. Barack Obama was a Senator from Illinois when he ran for President, resigning his seat in the Senate to take up that position. The state legislature currently has a clear Democratic majority, and the Governor is a Democrat. However, conservative candidates Illinois 2014 are hoping to change this in the fall elections.
Illinois has many ongoing problems and little signs of improvement. The credit rating of this northern state is the lowest in the nation. There is a multi-billion dollar pension deficit for civil servants, and almost $5 billion dollars worth of delinquent bills. There is also a serious and rising jobless rate. Because the majority party hasn't gotten control of either the present or the future, Republican and Independent candidates are hoping voters are ready for a different approach.
This made the primary races of greater than usual interest in March. There were also some flamboyant candidates. Millionaire businessman Bruce Rauner won the Republican primary for Governor, spending a record $6 million dollars on his campaign. A surprisingly vigorous labor union opposition was unable to derail his victory. He hopes to mount a successful challenge to Democratic Governor Pat Quinn.
If he is successful, it will be the first time a Republican has been Governor since 1998. Republicans also aim to change the balance of power in the state legislature. They hope to get past the veto-proof majority that Democrats have enjoyed for years.
All 18 of the state's House of Representative seats will be on the ballot in the fall of 2014. One of the most interesting races to the nation at large is that of incumbent Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been in office since 1995. He may be more vulnerable than usual because of ethical problems and health concerns during recent years. Currently 12 of the state's 18 House seats are held by Democrats.
Republicans would love to see Senate Majority Whip Richard 'Dick' Durbin lose his seat. Durbin has been a strong and vocal supporter of the Affordable Care Act, one of the more unpopular bills under President Obama. He has also supported raising the debt ceiling and controversial social policies like same-sex marriage, the Common Core public school curriculum, and funding for Planned Parenthood.
Durbin's challenger will be a businessman and state Senator, Jim Oberweis. He operates a chain of ice cream shops in and around Chicago. He was elected partly because his name was familiar to many and also because his success in business inspires confidence. He was endorsed by Family PAC for his support of traditional family values. He promises to leave office after two terms if he wins a seat, in contrast to Durbin who is in his third term.
This may be the year that the Democrats lose their stranglehold on Illinois. A conservative backlash may well usher in change - hopefully for the better.
Illinois has many ongoing problems and little signs of improvement. The credit rating of this northern state is the lowest in the nation. There is a multi-billion dollar pension deficit for civil servants, and almost $5 billion dollars worth of delinquent bills. There is also a serious and rising jobless rate. Because the majority party hasn't gotten control of either the present or the future, Republican and Independent candidates are hoping voters are ready for a different approach.
This made the primary races of greater than usual interest in March. There were also some flamboyant candidates. Millionaire businessman Bruce Rauner won the Republican primary for Governor, spending a record $6 million dollars on his campaign. A surprisingly vigorous labor union opposition was unable to derail his victory. He hopes to mount a successful challenge to Democratic Governor Pat Quinn.
If he is successful, it will be the first time a Republican has been Governor since 1998. Republicans also aim to change the balance of power in the state legislature. They hope to get past the veto-proof majority that Democrats have enjoyed for years.
All 18 of the state's House of Representative seats will be on the ballot in the fall of 2014. One of the most interesting races to the nation at large is that of incumbent Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been in office since 1995. He may be more vulnerable than usual because of ethical problems and health concerns during recent years. Currently 12 of the state's 18 House seats are held by Democrats.
Republicans would love to see Senate Majority Whip Richard 'Dick' Durbin lose his seat. Durbin has been a strong and vocal supporter of the Affordable Care Act, one of the more unpopular bills under President Obama. He has also supported raising the debt ceiling and controversial social policies like same-sex marriage, the Common Core public school curriculum, and funding for Planned Parenthood.
Durbin's challenger will be a businessman and state Senator, Jim Oberweis. He operates a chain of ice cream shops in and around Chicago. He was elected partly because his name was familiar to many and also because his success in business inspires confidence. He was endorsed by Family PAC for his support of traditional family values. He promises to leave office after two terms if he wins a seat, in contrast to Durbin who is in his third term.
This may be the year that the Democrats lose their stranglehold on Illinois. A conservative backlash may well usher in change - hopefully for the better.
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