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| The Land of Quid Pro Quo |
Last fall state Rep. Careen Gordon, a Democrat from Morris, was defeated in her reelection attempt. She campaigned against the 33 percent hike in the personal income tax rate. A few days after her loss, she asked Quinn for a with job with Prisoner Review Board--one that pays $86,000 annually. According to Gordon's own account, Quinn responded with a question about his income tax hike--but didn't propose a quid pro quo. But sheesh, the implication was there. And did I mention Quinn is from Chicago?
Gordon voted for Quinn's tax increase--which by January was a 67 percent jump. It passed each legislative chamber by one vote. Three days later, Quinn nominated Gordon for that Prison Review Board post.
Quinn Pro Quo.
But Gordon later withdrew her nomination after it appeared the state Senate wouldn't confirm her because of the vote-swapping suspicions.
On Monday, Quinn named Gordon associate general counsel for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
That gig does not require Senate approval. But it only pays $84,000 a year. Poor dear...
House Minority Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) told WLS-AM in January that Quinn traded votes with liberals who wanted the governor to sign the death penalty abolishment bill in exchange for their support for the income tax hike.
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