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GOP Hypocrisy
By Lex Green
Libertarian for Illinois Governor
07/29/2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bill Brady found to be against voter choice in Illinois
Bloomington, Illinois –
The truth is out about who is behind the attack on voter choice. During petition challenges against the Constitution Party, one of the objectors stated that he is working for Bill Brady. In spite of Senator Brady's silence about this disregard for ethical ballot choice, he is, in fact, a co-conspirator. And the lawyer who is the principle objector is John Fogarty, long time ally of Tom Cross. It looks like the Republican Party is calling out the big guns.
This is especially interesting, considering the loud protests of injustice when the Democrats attacked Republican Cedra Crenshaw's petition. This is hypocrisy in action. Congratulations to Cedra for winning her case. Now is a good time for her to call for the Republicans to drop their objections.
A true limited government would let the people decide who runs for office, and who gets elected. Senator Brady's using unfair laws, some put into place by his party, to push the kind of Big Government policies he says he opposes. This kind of doublespeak is not the leadership we need in
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GOP Fear
By Ed Rutledge
Libertarian Candidate for Lt Governor of
Bill Brady is afraid, as well he should be. Only as the Libertarian candidates became increasingly active on the speaking circuit was our opposition compelled to speak in public. And when he does speak, he flees the scene before the hard questions can be asked because he knows that he will not be able to offer consistent answers throughout all of Illinois. But he should know that the Libertarian candidates are not afraid of our future employers and are, instead, overjoyed to talk with citizens about our ideas for a better Illinois. And the Libertarian candidates are willing to go anywhere in Illinois to do so.
Bill Brady is afraid, as well he should be. He has refused to debate Libertarian candidates in an open forum, because he knows that he will fall short. While Libertarian candidates rely on firmly held principles and deeply understood ideas to see us through, our opposition relies on polling data and special interest demands to give direction. Allowing the ship of state to drift in whatever direction the wind happens to blow is the sort of leadership that has put Illinois into its current crisis. But he should know that Libertarian candidates have both a compass and a steady hand, and we know how to bring Illinois back into safe harbor.
Bill Brady is afraid, as well he should be. It was recently confirmed that our opposition’s campaign is behind the challenges to our ballot access petition. While our opposition may extol the virtues of competition and the need for reform, his actions only demonstrate the inconsistencies inherent in his beliefs. And by attempting to sabotage his competition before the main event, our opposition is once again proving that he is more concerned with winning an election than with ensuring that Illinois has the quality leadership it needs. But he should know that Libertarian candidates will defeat his baseless challenge, and that we will be on the ballot.
Bill Brady is afraid, as well he should be. He knows that he is competing against a better product. He knows that he is a status quo career politician masquerading as a reformer because it seems politically expedient. He knows that he will not be able to fulfill his campaign promises because he is carrying too much baggage collected during his overly long political journey. And he knows that he will only be allowed to deliver more of the same. But he should know that the Libertarian candidates are not going to quietly fade away.
