Illinois

He’s been unfairly demonized by the IL GOP for years. During and after Rauner’s failed term, incessant political ads with Madigan’s worst pictures were used— darkened and in black and white —accompanied by narration in a booming voice calling his name “MIKE MADIGAN” ... “IN A WORLD... “. 🙄

I heard Dem radio host Joan Esposito and a visiting Dem IL Rep on WCPT say that the Comed scandal was the main factor in Madigan’s demise. Every time the scandal is mentioned even on local news they’ve said Madigan was not charged with any wrongdoing. Yet the representative and radio host agreed that even if no charges are made the simple “appearance” of Madigan in association with the actual wrongdoers is enough for him to step down.

So it’s come to a point where no actual wrongdoing is necessary—accusing someone is sufficient to withdraw support.

It’s sickening that it takes so little to change the minds of so many.