Ron Gidwitz
Ron Gidwitz
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.
board contract education lobbyist state
I had never been contacted by a lobbyist before on any contract with the State Board of Education.
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I've never heard of internships that pay $50,000 or $60,000. These internships are simply a way to reward those who pay their dues to Democratic campaigns.
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I unequivocally want to be your friend and supporter. I brought a check.
debt programs state
These are programs that the state right now can't afford. We're already in debt.
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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.
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.
attract create jobs leader vision
We need a leader who has a real vision to attract and create jobs.
justice land turned
We have turned the 'Land of Lincoln' into the land of jackpot-justice.
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People would like to see a quality governor and administration. I believe I'm the best candidate to offer that to the Illinois voters.
banks becoming business changed money policy prior taken taking talks
She talks about not taking money from contractors, (but) she's taken $600,000 from the banks she does business with. And she changed the policy. Prior to her becoming treasurer, the policy was no money from banks.
advantage clear people state
There are too many people in our state that like it the way it is. Incumbents have a clear advantage and that would disappear.
change outrageous prove seems trying unless
Making an outrageous statement, unless she can prove it, seems to me that she's trying to change the headlines.
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I feel very strong that we need to do something to educate our work force.