“Yes” For Illinois

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Great Article from the Tribune
-our constitution enables bad government and comprehensive change is necessary
-our opposition is the campaign for the status quo
-the people deserve a constitutional convention to voice how they want government to work for them and not for the political elite
Fixing Springfield
Dennis Byrne
July 21, 2008
If the powers that be [...]

Capital Fax: Fear Of Ordinary Citizens Behind “No” Vote Push
This great article shows the mindset of those opposing a constitutional convention:
1) Fear the People.
2) Do not rock the boat because I already run things.
Our campaign believes that the voters should have the final say over whether or not we should fix our state.
Furthermore, it [...]

In Opposition to the Power and Politics of Illinois
I don’t think a lot of folks were all that serious about an Illinois Constitutional Convention until the established powers gathered to squelch the idea.
Here is the full list of the special interests:
AFL-CIO Illinois
American Insurance Association
Center for Tax and Budget Accountability
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Citizen Action Illinois
Illinois Association [...]

Responding to the scare tactics of our opponents…
From the United Power for Action and Justice Organization
P.O. Box 22865
Chicago, Illinois 60611
For Immediate Release
Five Whoppers
the Protectors of the Disastrous Status Quo in Illinois
Would Have Us Believe
United Power for Action and Justice, a community group of over 300 religious, health, community and civic organizations in Cook County, has [...]

Fear and Loathing on the Con-Con Trail
From Rich Miller
The groups that will put $3 million into a “Vote No” campaign on the constitutional convention ballot question held their inaugural press conference yesterday. From a press release…
Members of the Alliance acknowledged the state faces real problems, but they stressed that electing [...]

Pat Quinn Takes On Illinois Business Officials
Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn has already been pretty outspoken about supporting a constitutional convention. He says it gives voters the opportunity to change language in the state’s constitution. This time around, Quinn says that could include a new clause to recall elected officials.
QUINN: People are sick and tired of [...]

Durbin Says Con-Con Worth Considering
It’s called a Constitutional Convention, or con-con. By state law, it pops up on Illinois ballots once every 20 years. Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says a con-con could be a good way to solve some of the political bickering going on in Springfield.
DURBIN: I wouldn’t rule it out. I think [...]

RASMUSSEN POLL SAYS: ILLINOIS GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH “LEAST POPULAR IN THE NATION”
“Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich continues to earn poor ratings from voters. This month, just 13% of Illinois voters give him good or excellent ratings, while 60% give him a poor rating. Blagojevich ranks as “Least Popular Governor” according to Rasmussen Reports By the Numbers.”
Surely, Illinois [...]

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Remember, while special and entrenched interests have lots of money and power, they cannot stop you from voting yes for Illinois!

Yes for Illinois in the News
“Americans this weekend are celebrating the Declaration of Independence, but some folks say it’s also a good time to start thinking about the Illinois Constitution.
While not quite as old as the document signed by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in 1776, the Illinois Constitution hasn’t been reformed in [...]