Rich Hein/Sun-Times file; Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP-file
Illinois House Republicans on Monday blasted Democrats for the “lowest of lows” in their release of new legislative maps, accusing the majority party of trying to “ramrod” the proposed redrawn boundaries through the General Assembly just a week before it’s scheduled to adjourn.
The Republican legislators called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to veto the maps if the Legislature passes them.
“[The Democrats] scheduled four public hearings this week, two of which are on the same day, in an attempt to ramrod these maps through the General Assembly before May 31,” said House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.
In short… “Rep. Welch… ‘because Speaker Welch’”
The ILGOP can’t find 4 nickels to rub together so now they’re gonna go full “because the Speaker”… again, but with a twist?
It’s all they got. They’ll need all the free media they can muster.
At least Hackler isn’t heckling people wearing masks this time.
=The people of Illinois demand=
Kind of funny that the super minority party thinks it speaks for the “people of Illinois” when the people have clearly indicated, with prejudice, that they do not.
Other than that the ICYMI release is standard gotch with your own words stuff.
Some Republicans have accused Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker of going back on his campaign promise that he would not sign a partisan-drawn map. Here s what he said when asked about the issue Wednesday.Â
Illinois lawmakers responded Saturday to the first draft of the long-awaited proposed state legislative maps, which were released late Friday, setting off the once-a-decade process wrought with bitter, partisan strife.Â
Democrats dubbed their proposal âa fair mapâ that represents the broad diversity of the state, yet it was widely denounced by Republicans and good government groups, who said it relies on flawed data and is built to protect Democratic incumbents and give the party an overall partisan advantage.
Illinois lawmakers responded Saturday to the first draft of the long-awaited proposed state legislative maps, which were released late Friday, setting off the once-a-decade process wrought with bitter, partisan strife.