Ron Gidwitz
Ron Gidwitz
believe best candidate governor illinois offer people quality
People would like to see a quality governor and administration. I believe I'm the best candidate to offer that to the Illinois voters.
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.
believe looks people problem seen talking
The problem is that people don't believe that there's no quid pro quo. We've seen too many stories... talking about 'pay to play,' and that's what this looks like.
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.
almost detriment hand people rest
These people have their hand in every deal, almost every deal, and to the detriment of the well-being of the rest of us.
democratic dues heard pay reward simply
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.
brought friend
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.
companies decided jobs number result
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.
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.
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.
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.