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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 [...]

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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This just in! This just in! Governor Blagojevich announces more special sessions for Illinois this summer-again - proving that our state cannot operate the way it is suppose to and that a serious overhaul is needed.