Ron Gidwitz
Ron Gidwitz
answer ends exciting governor journey rewarding running
Our long journey ends here this evening. Would I do it again? My answer is a resounding yes. Running for governor is one of the most rewarding and exciting things I've ever done.
elevated governor influence lost minds people serve spent time
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.
against edgar jim occupies race run soon space
I would just as soon not have to run against Jim Edgar. Jim Edgar occupies much of the same space that I'm targeting, and it would have been a more competitive race from my standpoint.
board contract existing governor letter letting office opposed provided quite satisfied
I would not be comfortable letting a contract if the governor opposed it. The governor's office provided a letter that they were quite satisfied with the existing board proceeding with the contract.
justice land turned
We have turned the 'Land of Lincoln' into the land of jackpot-justice.
attract create jobs leader vision
We need a leader who has a real vision to attract and create jobs.
candidate define guy judy money
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.