For those about to vote . . . (political!)

http://voteforjudges.org

Click "Judicial Evaluations and Results" on the left and download and print the .pdf.  Bring it to the poll with you.

We always hear about those crazy judges who have no pants under their robes and/or have spectacular flatulence problems or get away with years of overt sexual harassment, etc. -- here's a handy way to let 12 bar associations alert you to the losers.

Similar resources appreciated.  I know I need to vote for Quinn and against Stroger but I've had a heck of a time caring about anyone else this time around.

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Permalink Reply by Alan Matejka on January 31, 2010 at 10:12pm
Thank you. great info to pass along.
Permalink Reply by Aaron Bussey on February 1, 2010 at 4:09am
Nice link Howie - thanks!
Permalink Reply by Dr. Doom on February 1, 2010 at 4:53am
Great resource. My hobby horse this year is Hoffman over Giannoulias, as Hoffman is, like, qualified and not ridiculously corrupt. But the only point in a vote there is moral righteousness—Obama's basketball buddy has it locked up.

The Green Party really needs to start running candidates for Springfield. Kind of depressing that they're bothering in elections they have no chance in whereas they could just conceivably grab a state senate seat or two with a well-organized push. (Yes I should probably get involved myself rather than grousing on the Internet about it.)
Permalink Reply by Jester on February 1, 2010 at 5:07am
Is there going to be a third party for any of the positions voted?
Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on February 1, 2010 at 7:02am
Dr. Doom said:
Great resource. My hobby horse this year is Hoffman over Giannoulias, as Hoffman is, like, qualified and not ridiculously corrupt. But the only point in a vote there is moral righteousness—Obama's basketball buddy has it locked up.


I was leaning toward Cheryle Jackson until I saw the three of them on Chicago Tonight. She came out AGAINST gay marriage. No one gets my vote in the primary who is openly against basic civil rights.

I was then leaning toward Hoffman until he came out as abundantly pro-Israel. Now I find myself in the curious position where I'll be abstaining from voting for a democratic senator in the upcoming primary. Perhaps I'll write someone in. Who is the Illinois equivalent of Al Franken? Does one have to be born in the USA to be a senator? If not I think I'll write in John Langford.

Dr. Doom said:
The Green Party really needs to start running candidates for Springfield. Kind of depressing that they're bothering in elections they have no chance in whereas they could just conceivably grab a state senate seat or two with a well-organized push. (Yes I should probably get involved myself rather than grousing on the Internet about it.)

Yes! It is currently a pipe-dream given the current machine, but I'd like to see the Green Party go for local offices such as the city council. And yes, actual involvement is better than internet grousing, but we have to start somewhere.
Permalink Reply by Ian on February 1, 2010 at 7:30am
I agree with Howard (this feels weird to type) - Cook County Has some great judges, but there are some, um, quirky ones also - please take a moment to print this and take it to the polls. The judicial elections can have a greater direct impact on you, your community, family and friends than any other office on the ballot! If a candidate is not qualified or not recommended by a bar association, it is significant.
Permalink Reply by Dr. Doom on February 1, 2010 at 8:25am
I think I'll write in John Langford.

Hey, Jerry "Iceman" Butler holds office, so one can hope.

As for the Greens, I know they're running a bunch of candidates but (should have made this clear) I'm grousing about my district, where they're not running candidates for state senate or state rep.
Permalink Reply by Duppie on February 2, 2010 at 3:16am
Nothing like snow on an election day to prove that this city can work if it wants to:
6:30 am and the sidestreets in my neighborhood were salted
Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on February 2, 2010 at 3:33am
If you live in 2nd state representative district and are voting on a democrat ballot, please vote for Josip "Joe" Trutin. Joe is a great guy who does a ton of great stuff for the community, especially the kids. He was endorsed by the Tribune, but please don't hold that against him.

His opponent, the incumbent Edward J. Acevedo is a machine hack who is so uninterested in actually helping his constituents that he won't even put his name on his office door - except at election time of course.

The side streets were salted in my 'hood also - and that is a pretty rare thing, at least this early in a snowfall.

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