Mike Madigan wins court battle against referendums
Fri, 06/27/2014 – 12:22pm
Dan Mihalopoulos
@dmihalopoulos | Email
The $3 million attempt to change the way Illinois redraws legislative district boundaries ended Friday, marking a big victory for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his state Democratic Party.
With heavy financial support from former New York Mayor Michael
Bloomberg and some of the richest people in Illinois, the Yes for
Independent Maps group had hoped to create a new process for devising Illinois legislative maps after each census.
In doing so, they took aim at a key lever that Madigan — the longtime state Democratic boss from the Southwest Side — has used to perpetuate and enhance his party’s control over the state Capitol.
But a Cook County judge ruled Friday in favor of a lawsuit filed by
Madigan’s lawyer, saying it was unconstitutional for ballot initiatives on redistricting reform as well as term limits to go before the state’s voters in November.
Proponents of term limits — led by Bruce Rauner, the Republican nominee for governor in the November election — promised to appeal Cook County Judge Mary Mikva’s ruling.
A few hours after the judge released her decision, though, Yes for Independent Maps issued a statement announcing that it had halted its campaign.
The group had reported receiving
nearly $3 million in campaign contributions, according to a Chicago Sun-Times review of state records. There was a $500,000 contribution from Bloomberg in March and large amounts from many well-known business leaders in the state, including Kenneth and Anne Griffin ($350,000), Lester Crown ($105,000), former
U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson ($100,000), Joe Mansueto
($100,000), Sam Zell ($100,000), J.B. Pritzker ($50,000) and Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts ($50,000).
GGail – you just stated all the reasons they want to sue him, cause that is everything they aren’t, never could be, never will be. Love his sense of humor.
Sorta getting kicked around between iPad and iPhone, strange, unexplainable and downright weird things are happening. Whether it be sunspots or Mercury retrograde, I am just bout fed up wif it!! Don’t even know what thread I was on when I posted Ramadan begins tonight, and also Gilda Radner birthday 1946.
Couldn’t resist. Not facetious, simply fact. These dudes long for the days that a few white guys controlled most property and wealth – with the property including women of any color, and blacks irrespective of gender.
I’m just helping you make your case, Attorney Chips! 🙂
As your legal research assistance, I have to make sure all the evidence is in order for the discovery phase of the trial.
We shall leave no stone un-turned.
I’ve limited myself to one weekly comment about my 3-y/o great grandson:
He says: I did that. I’m stupid.
His mom says: You are not stupid. Don’t say that.
I say, chuckling: Never heard him say that before! If he says it again, we’ll wash his mouth out with soap (which we could never do, I might add!).
He says: Wash my mouth out with sugar!
When I listen to then Young Senator Barack Obama…..His acceptance speech for was and is exactly what he did….because We The People gave him that chance…..Healthcare is the law of the land. Africa is more prosperous than ever because of Him.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Evening all
They are the sweetest couple ever!
Good evening vetivera24. Gold looks good on you! 🙂
Thanks amazing Dudette! You deserve gold every day along with Chips and Co.
You’re so sweet! Thank you Kind Friend!
Congrats on 1st vetivera!!!
Thank you Chips and NW for great threads, today!!! Much appreciated. Hope to be a bit more active late on Monday, pm.
That was one hell-of-a-fun post y’all 😀 I Love TOD!!!
TOD loves you right back! 🙂
And TOD is still ROFLing at your soccer nuttiness 😆
Hush woman!
❤
New avi for ya:
Hahahahaha! I scrolled up and just spit Triscuits all over my new Mac!!!
LOL! 🙂
Au and Ag for Vetivera24. Congrats.
The assassination of one Franz something ended up getting the WW1 started in 1914. Now I finally get the tweet from David Plouffe a post or two back.
It just dawned on me……Boy, ‘am I slow 😉
Mike Madigan wins court battle against referendums
Fri, 06/27/2014 – 12:22pm
Dan Mihalopoulos
@dmihalopoulos | Email
The $3 million attempt to change the way Illinois redraws legislative district boundaries ended Friday, marking a big victory for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his state Democratic Party.
With heavy financial support from former New York Mayor Michael
Bloomberg and some of the richest people in Illinois, the Yes for
Independent Maps group had hoped to create a new process for devising Illinois legislative maps after each census.
In doing so, they took aim at a key lever that Madigan — the longtime state Democratic boss from the Southwest Side — has used to perpetuate and enhance his party’s control over the state Capitol.
But a Cook County judge ruled Friday in favor of a lawsuit filed by
Madigan’s lawyer, saying it was unconstitutional for ballot initiatives on redistricting reform as well as term limits to go before the state’s voters in November.
Proponents of term limits — led by Bruce Rauner, the Republican nominee for governor in the November election — promised to appeal Cook County Judge Mary Mikva’s ruling.
A few hours after the judge released her decision, though, Yes for Independent Maps issued a statement announcing that it had halted its campaign.
The group had reported receiving
nearly $3 million in campaign contributions, according to a Chicago Sun-Times review of state records. There was a $500,000 contribution from Bloomberg in March and large amounts from many well-known business leaders in the state, including Kenneth and Anne Griffin ($350,000), Lester Crown ($105,000), former
U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson ($100,000), Joe Mansueto
($100,000), Sam Zell ($100,000), J.B. Pritzker ($50,000) and Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts ($50,000).
http://politics.suntimes.com/article/springfield/mike-madigan-wins-court-battle-against-referendums/fri-06272014-1222pm
PBO looks so cool!
#GQ 🙂
Okay, I’m gonna sue him for being so dayum smart, intelligent, faithful, lovable, handsome and sexy!
I’ll be a witness for ya!!!
Let’s do this!
This would a lawsuit for the ages – the accusation: “You are too dayum smart, intelligent, faithful, lovable, handsome and sexy.”
🙂
He will then smile that smile of his and chuckle that little laugh we all love and we’ll swoon!
🙂
That’s the one Chips!
Your honor, if it please the court… ❤
Coooooool!!! 🙂
They even got Joe in the act – Ha!
Your honor, I’d like to place Exhibit B into evidence
Dudette – hahahahaha!!!!!
GGail – you just stated all the reasons they want to sue him, cause that is everything they aren’t, never could be, never will be. Love his sense of humor.
Anna, they can bring it on! We, the People will be the jury – right?
^^5
CLASS ACTION
😆
Gimme me some of dat!!!
Sigh.
mats please!
df, you’re so right!
Every time I wear my t-shirt that has this pic on it, I find I hug myself quite often 🙂
Oh my:) You have a shirt with this on it?? {{{fainting}}}
Yea girl and I wore it when he drove by on his way to George Clooney fundraiser – holla!!!! I KNOW he saw me!
GGail and DF, I have a tee with this photo on it: ” Smart Is Cool.” Love wearing it. HZ
HZ, you’re so smart too!
I need one. I really do:) That’s why I love it here…smart women:)
df, I had my shirt made at a shop at the Swap Meet. T-shirt cost $8.00, picture $10.00, keepsake – Priceless!!!
And dat too!
yup yup!
Awwww c’mon…From hot to sweet. It’s too much.
vetivera24!
It’s Saturday….
Yup.
Nuff said!
That’s why we love him
Hanging out with y’all!
MightyP!
Wooot, MP is in da hoooooouse! 😀
Sorta getting kicked around between iPad and iPhone, strange, unexplainable and downright weird things are happening. Whether it be sunspots or Mercury retrograde, I am just bout fed up wif it!! Don’t even know what thread I was on when I posted Ramadan begins tonight, and also Gilda Radner birthday 1946.
Couldn’t resist. Not facetious, simply fact. These dudes long for the days that a few white guys controlled most property and wealth – with the property including women of any color, and blacks irrespective of gender.
#TrustBarack
Will try to check in later. Cheers!!
Great to see ya Bob!
¡Hola! Roberto! Come back when you can!
Thanks Bob for popping in 🙂
Breathe, Bob, breathe!
Cheers, Bob! You are always on time with your tweets!
More evidence of this egregious sexiness:
Some additional background on the above evidence
Whaaaaaaaat are ya trying to do to us girl? 🙂
I don’t know, but stick a fork in me…I’m done:) (I love these!!)
Dudette, you’re killin me!!!
I’m just helping you make your case, Attorney Chips! 🙂
As your legal research assistance, I have to make sure all the evidence is in order for the discovery phase of the trial.
We shall leave no stone un-turned.
Here’s more ❤ ❤ ❤
😆 I think the evidence is OVERWHELMING – thank you research assistance!!
Okay, so I’m a crappy editor (that’s supposed to be assistanT), but I can find good stuff! 🙂
HOT DAYUM, I can’t watch that all the way through. Never have, never will
I LOVE the drop the mic at the end!!!!
My contribution 🙂 Thanks 3 chics and Rikyrah..
LOL! Great minds think alike! I got no problem with a double-dose of this AT.ALL! 😀
TRUE!! This never gets old. Never.
This is just double proof of his guilty-ness!
I surrender!
I’ll tell you anything you want to know – just pleeeze stop the torture!!!!!
Hey cutie pie
You KNOW you’re wrong!
SoSueMe 😀
ROFL!
…
Don’t bring the trolls here MightyP, thanks!
Sorry, dear one, delete if you wish! The lurkers are here, and out in force on the candle page. Too sad, no life, I suppose! ❤
Just not sure why you care about them Pamela, or why you’re trying to bring them here. Odd. 🙂
I’ll think about that. I will. ❤ ❤
That’d be good. Say hello to your friends over there!! 😉
I’ve limited myself to one weekly comment about my 3-y/o great grandson:
He says: I did that. I’m stupid.
His mom says: You are not stupid. Don’t say that.
I say, chuckling: Never heard him say that before! If he says it again, we’ll wash his mouth out with soap (which we could never do, I might add!).
He says: Wash my mouth out with sugar!
Smart kid. The end.
Fantasai Obama Tribute (Image Award)
When I listen to then Young Senator Barack Obama…..His acceptance speech for was and is exactly what he did….because We The People gave him that chance…..Healthcare is the law of the land. Africa is more prosperous than ever because of Him.
“Closing the gap between Image and Reality”
Go Bless him (chocked up)
oops * Fantasia
Insulation is Sexy! (around 2:00)
Good grief are you guys trying to kill me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where are the naughty mats. I am dying here. Keep them coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
So we finally learn what POTUS were whispering to FLOTUS. 🙂
Where are the rain pictures!!!!
Your wish Marilyn…..
Oh LAWD she done gone to DEFCON7! ❤ ❤ ❤
Thank you. That’s going to my desktop.
I gotta go lay down, feeling faint
This is one of my favorites of the two of them together
I like this one two.
He even used Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick to bolster his sexy quotient. Truly SHAMEFUL! ❤
I’m SCREAMING!!!!!!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gail
hahahahahah! can’t myself
Jesus, take the wheel, ‘cuz I just cain’t drive no more!
HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!
ROFL!
That one’s got me laughing too. I mean they are into that laugh!
OOOOooooo, that was the day FLOTUS threw some MAJOR eyeroll at Rusty!!
Yep:-) Don’t let Michelle start something…Boehner better get it straight..and fast
LOL!
Her eyes are saying “are you sure?”
Huhmmm….Don’t start something…
” I got my can of whoop-azz here in my pocketbook”
Yep! Michelle didn’t work her tail off to see this Idiot sue her husband.. You better tell somebody!!1
*A Can of whoop-azz in order:-)
Don’t you dare sue my husband, I’ll kick your orange ass.
Yep! Michelle can shut it down…AB:-)
This is funny, come on Barack, we gotta take this lawsuit seriously.
https://twitter.com/Dudette9t9/status/483061833935634432
Fixed it
These #SoSueMe tweets are fabulous!
This was so nice of POTUS and FLOTUS to send that message to Spike Lee. Very nice.
Have I said lately how much I love my President and First Lady.
Ohhhhh, yeah. He’s guilty.
🙂
New post:
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/06/28/sosueme/