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" 3:52 p.m. on election day. Polls close in 3 hours, 8 minutes. For the record - I predict that the governor's race in Illinois will end up like the 2000 presidential election - with the state Supreme Court deciding. If old Casino Judy wins, it will be because her buddies at the Paradise paid off the judges. If you haven't voted yet - a vote for Judy is a vote for gambling addiction and a vote against the soldiers in Iraq who want to come home. We all know how the Republicans LOVE having our sons and daughters over there. And for the record, to the person who responded to my first post - there are no "mights" or "maybes" in my original post. Just curiosity as to who is paying Judy off. And a very large question - WHERE'S THE EDUCATION MONEY FROM THE CASINOS? Can you answer that one? "

" Plain and simple - Judy talks out both sides of her mouth. A vote for her is a vote for gambling addiction. You've obviously never had a person that you know get addicted to casinos. Thank your lucky stars. "

" I will vote for Blagojevich. I think he is our only hope to eventually get more funding from the State for public education. Republicans have consistently shown that they think public education should be funded by property taxes and that just doesn't always serve all of the children in an equitable fashion. "

" Uncle Rod, is the worst govenor that has ever governed Illinois, Ryan is a close second. Only problem is there is no decent canidate. So, what is a person to do? With the current canidates, we are pretty much out of luck. Think I might do a write in. There was a 20 something that stated he would at least live in Springfield. "

" it is unfortunate, i have to pick from these two losers on tuesday, i am voting green, out of spite. "

" We voted for a change 4 years ago, and we didn't get it. Why is it, all of you that voted for Rod because you were mad at Ryan, won't vote for Topinka even though Blago. is running the same office as Ryan? The only thing that changed are the names of the people filling their pockets with our money. If Blago. gets re-elected, be prepared for Pat Quinn to finish out the 2nd term. Blago. will be indicted at some point. It's getting real close. "

" How do you explain Blagojevich wanting to put "keno" in every resturant in Illinois? Illinois already has a state lottery. Introducing Keno would be a true expansion. Making use of a 10th license that is just collecting dust is not. How can you say Topinka wants to make gambling adicts out of all of us? Can you not make your own decisions? Those people in the Chicago area, that gamble are going to do it either way. They are going to keep the revenues here in Illinois, or they will go to Indiana. I notice ALOT of "maybe's", and "might's", in your post. Have you listened at all to Topinka or are you just guessing? We know HotRods answer to everything, "just sell something." Raising the states income taxes in inevitable with this Governor. Sooner or later, all that money he borrowed is going to have to get paid back. "

" Judy Baar Topinka wants to turn Illinois into a state full of gambling addicts. She's already been shown to "be in bed with" several companies. I'm just curious which casino company she's going to get the kickbacks from if she is elected. She's probably already getting some kind of kickbacks, or she wouldn't be talking out of both sides of her mouth on gambling in Illinois. Casino gambling was allowed in Illinois as a way to help the schools. Where is that money? Not in any school district that either of my children have attended. If Judy Baar Topinka is elected, the only budgets that are going to improve are her personal budget and that of the selected casino company. The only schools that will benefit are private schools that the casino owners' children attend. Not the ones that your children and mine attend. Anyone who votes for Judy Baar Topinka is just as much of a casino-lover as she is, and should just pack up and move to Vegas. They'll be happy there. "

" Hoa ..wait Blago has only been in office $ years Illini Pride or what ever. Time moves too fast the way it is dont rush. "

" It's a shame, really, but I don't think there is a decent candidate for Illinois governor. The current governer is a joke. Topinka just seems to represent the last century and tired, old ideas. The Green Party candidate has some interesting theories, but does he have the experience to be an effective leader? Well, it's not like that matters in Illinois politics. "

" Who wouldn't endorse the Republican candidate? I mean seriously he is the absolute worst, even when looking at the terrible Republican that came before him. How can anyone seriously think he is worthy of re-electing? "

" Hmmm....8 years of Governor Blagojevich? Has it REALLY been EIGHT years that he has led our State? I think State Government corruption (uhh...can you say, "George Ryan"?) and the path to financial ruin ("George Bush", "9-11", and "War in Iraq" are terms to be used here since we don't live on an island) preceded Blagojevich and I think he actually needs another 4 years to continue to undo the damage done by his Republican predecessors. "

" as the old saying goes, "You can wish in one hand, and [do something else] in the other, and see which one fills up first." "

" to:Gilbert Reed: Funny, you complain because a republican raises your taxes, you complain because a republican lowered your taxes. A democrat didn't raise taxes but took money from state employee's retirement accts. And you are o.k. with that? Judy isn't going to be any better, maybe worse but I will not vote for the Gov. we have now, not a second time. Corrections officers are getting hurt and raped because this Gov. wants to take the money and create programs we can't afford (All kids,preschool for all 3&4 yr.olds.)Welfare is supose to be for people who can't afford to live, not a babysitter for people who can afford to pay but would rather the tax payers do it. "

" I like the way Blago. says Topnka will cut health care for veterans. Blagojevich is the one who has cut services at veterans hospitals. Blagojevich is the one who cut the staff levels. Right now, we have veterans who need the services of the VA hospitals but can't get them. The beds are there and open but, the staff isn't. It's all because of Blagojevich!!!!!!!!!!!! VOTE FOR JUDY TOPINKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

" You have got to be kidding me the Pantagraph always endorses Republicans wonder why that is?? My life has changed drastically since we have been controlled by Republicans, I have lost my good paying job, had to take a job making less than half the money, nearly lost my house, the economy stinks there are more people on welfare (food stamps) because even though they are working they aren't making enough money to buy groceries with the rise in food, gas and utilities! Give me a break Pantagraph maybe you should report waht is actually going on in our town Talk to the people that are laid off from MMNA how about G.E. aren't they losing thier jobs? what about bridgestone are they working without a contract? "

" Unlike Ryan, Edgar, and Thompson, Governor Blagojevich has not raised my taxes. The darling of the Republican Party, Jim Edgar, almost doubled taxes during his reign. George Ryans taxing spree still has everyone mad at Republicans. Blagojevich will be re-elected with a good margin. "

" Governor Blagojevich has broken the promises he made to us. He did not end business as usual- he took it to a new level. After 8 years of this, haven't we had enough? Tuesday's vote is so important- we cannot go down the road of financial ruin with Blagojevich again. He had his chance and he squandered it on big, costly programs and corruption. Topinka at least, has a plan and she will be tight with handing out money. The bills are adding up and by law, have to be paid. We've trusted Topinka to invest our money for 12 years. She enjoyed a good reputation until Governor Blagojevich started his commercials attacking her. If she really had anything to do with George Ryan, we would have found out by now since he is going to jail. Topinka's office is not under investigation like the Governor's is. Don't be fooled by the commercials. Isn't it funny that Blagojevich and his friends/fundraisers got richer while the state got poorer? It's time for a change. Let's not reward bad behavior again. "