Today's Tribune has an interesting round-up of Lake county statehouse primary races. Incumbant State Senator Terry Link has a democratic primary challenge from North Chicago Mayor Jerry Johnson, as does incumbant Rep. Eddie Washington who faces two democratic challengers in Angelo Kyle and Tony Elam.
There are four candidates vying to replace retiring State Senator William Peterson. Rod Drobinski and Dan Duffy will face off in the republican primary while Bill Gentes and Richard Hammes battle it out for the democratic nomination.
The Trib cites changing demographics for the increased number of democratic candidates. Demographics may have a lot to do with the Lake County Board Races. But the mess in Springfield probably has more to do with the challenges to sitting legislators, than does changing demographics. Call me crazy, but Terry Link's portrayal of the Tin Man, hand out for "greasing," at Carmel Street Scenes just doesn't sit well when the legislature can't pass ethics reform, a capital bill or a budget, but can find time to keep their pay raise.
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Rod Drobinski is a hardworking young man with a proven committment to public service. He would make a terrific State Rep.
Oops. I meant State Senator.
Gentes is the only one who has actually got anything accomplished as an elected official
Rod is indeed a great guy, but at 31 is a bit young for the State Senate. Dan Duffy is a bit more seasoned. Rod will be a great asset to the party, but this is not his race, yet.
I don't think 31 is too young for state senate. There are a lot of seasoned folks down there already and look at the mess we have.
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