Ron Gidwitz
Ron Gidwitz
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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.
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I had never been contacted by a lobbyist before on any contract with the State Board of Education.
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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.
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We need a leader who has a real vision to attract and create jobs.
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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.
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We have turned the 'Land of Lincoln' into the land of jackpot-justice.
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I think it's very easy to concede certain populations to the Democratic Party, but quite frankly, they believe as I do that it's important to have a two-party system here, and more importantly that I represent the future rather than the past.
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These people have their hand in every deal, almost every deal, and to the detriment of the well-being of the rest of us.
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It's cotton candy for the election cycle, quite frankly.
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The result of which, of course, is that a number of jobs (were lost) and other companies decided not to come here.
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This primary election offers the voters a real opportunity to upend the status quo and change our state.
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This isn't going to be an easy fight, but Steve and I recognize we can wage a better battle if we join forces.
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It's nothing new to see we have a corruption problem. We need a change of administration and change of thought.
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For 18 months, there should have been a whole series of weigh stations by which you can weigh the performance of (Harcourt). They should have known early on.