Statement from Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna on Democrats killing the special election legislation

From an Illinois Republican Party press release:

Tonight the world has seen up close the hypocrisy of Illinois politics.

The only thing more audacious than Democrats proposing a special election and going back on their word is that they did it in full view of the public.

Speaker Madigan first supported a vote on special elections legislation and make no mistake, his actions tonight directly benefit the Democratic Party.

Our grassroots campaign for a special election continues and we call on all Illinois Democrats who run government here and in Washington to speak on the record immediately about what happened here today.

The people of Illinois deserve better.

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