Our Own Governor Called for Violence Against Us…—Smoke-Filled Room—Episode 102

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had a full Smoke-Filled Room discussion on the latest news and politics, so we lined up 3 guests who know what’s going on in Springfield and could help deliver the inside analysis you can’t find anywhere else.

State Representative Dan Ugaste, former State Representatives Tom Demmer and Tom Morrison, and Cor’s political experts Chris Jackowiak and Michael Butler join host Collin Corbett to catch our viewers up on the biggest policy and political updates.

At a speech in New Hampshire, Pritzker flat out called for violence against Republicans, calling for mass protests, mobilization, and disruption, even telling Democrats “Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.” JB knew he was on the biggest political stage and made it clear he’s going to be the most extreme candidate against Trump and Republicans. Apparently the Governor needs to be reminded he’s currently the Governor of Illinois, so he just called for violence against nearly half of the people he is supposed to represent.

Julianna Stratton received Tammy Duckworth’s endorsement, so will that keep candidates like Raja, Robin Kelly, and Lauren Underwood out of the race for US Senate? Meanwhile, the list of Republicans running is…underwhelming. We’re just over 3 months out from petitions being passed and we don’t have candidates to get behind in the 7 statewide and most Congressional races.

Then we get into how the tax increases we’ve been warning about for months are starting to surface. Over 20 high profile Democrats filed a Constitutional amendment to institute a progressive tax in Illinois, while Senate Democrats are doing bus tours to promote it. Plus nearly $10 billion in other tax increase proposals on businesses, farmers, and employees.

We then bring back our “Boy, That Escalated Quickly” segment because Dan Ugaste wanted to debate Chris about the legislative maps and the Republicans’ approach to the problem. Representative Ugaste gives some behind-the-scenes conversations Republicans had with the attorney on the suit, while Chris says Republicans need to come up with a better excuse than the maps.

Our quick hits covers more corruption inside the Pritzker administration, a state department being sued for abusing the mentally ill, how our property taxes compare to the rest of the country, and more, before nominating our OGs and Clowns of the Week.

00:00: Introductions
02:30: JB Pritzker Calls for Violence Against Republicans
12:06: Juliana Stratton Trying to Clear the Dem Field for US Senate
19:57: With More Underwhelming GOP Candidate Announcements, Concern Grows Over Lack of Serious Candidates
26:27: Democrats Ramping Up Campaigns Behind Big Tax Hikes in Springfield
39:36: Boy That Escalated Quickly: Ugaste Takes Chris to the Woodshed on IL’s Gerrymandered Maps
51:15: Springfield Republicans Showing More Fight than They Have in Years
57:44: Pritzker's Head of Tourism Caught in Massive Conflict of Interest
01:00:55: Pritzker's Department of Corrections Sued Over Abuse of People with Mental Illness
01:02:00: Pritzker and Raoul Use Venue Shopping to Oppose Trump, But Lock it Down in Illinois
01:05:57: Illinois Tops Three Different Rankings of Highest Property Taxes in the Country
01:10:44: SBA Announces Massive Increase in Loan Approvals for Small Manufacturers
01:14:05: OG & Clown of the Week
01:25:25: Closing Thoughts