Would also note that KB spoke about this on WGN https://wgnradio.com/news/rep-kam-buckner-we-know-who-the-next-speaker-will-be/
If Rep Welch becomes the Speaker, he’ll be the Speaker. It’s ludicrous to think he’d let Madigan control him. He may be part of the Springfield Democratic establishment, but he’s not a puppet
Buckner is very correct and the effort to smear Chris Welch with that political perjorative is highly problematic for “progressives” or anyone else.
“And to prove it to you, Mr. Madigan will drink this entire glass of water while I announce patronage hires.”
Also, it’s unfair to Alaina Hampton to take her “Madigan 2.0″ tweet to imply she’s saying “puppet.” There’s a big difference
A ‘Travesty’? Would they say the same about a white lady? These Trump supporters are stuck on the one note they have - everyone is Madigan! Be afraid! Get an issue…
Honestly, if the Republicans were smart they’d sit back a little bit on this one. Part of me wonders if, without Madigan, the House Dems will start infighting pretty badly. Of course that’s just an observation and speculation…something they should consider if they ever want to try and take those collar counties back.
- Flying Elvis -Utah Chapter - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 12:00 pm:
No ILGOP, a travesty is what happened last week.