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* If you could ask a freshman Illinois state legislator a question right now, what would it be? Explain. And no snark, please.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:42 pm

Comments

No snark is really pushing it. Brutal.

I would ask where they stand on the Tier 2 pension plan, and whether they feel it needs adjustment.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:46 pm
How often do you attend church/temple/mosque?

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:46 pm
“What’s one thing you campaigned on that you now know you aren’t going to be able to follow through on before your next election?”

Comment by Montrose Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:46 pm
How has the first month of the job surprised you?

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:47 pm
What issue do you favor that you honestly believe the majority of your constituents oppose?

Comment by lake county democrat Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:49 pm
It’s likely you will end up voting on a marijuana legalization bill at some point in the near future, if you vote No, and the bill passes into law, does that mean you would also be against your district receiving any of the anticipated taxes generated from that initiative?

Comment by NeveroddoreveN Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:49 pm
Are you going to cut spending and pay down Illinois debt.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:51 pm
What has surprised you the most so far?

What has been the least surprising thing so far?

How much freedom do you think you have?

Are you glad you ran?

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:52 pm
I would add
What do you wish someone would have told you and/or warned you about that you were not told/warned about?

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:52 pm
“Have you had a meal with anyone on the other side of the aisle since you’ve arrived?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:53 pm
How many hours did you walk over the weekend?

Comment by StellaRauner Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 12:58 pm
Did anyone tell you to be patient or to wait your turn yet ?

Comment by Laol Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:04 pm
How does it feel to be forced to vote on minimum wage so early in your tenure?

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:05 pm
What restaurant makes the best horseshoe

Comment by Publius Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:07 pm
Do you still believe you can make a difference and why?

Comment by pool boy Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:07 pm
Do you really believe Chicago should be it’s own state, and why?

Comment by Highland, IL Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:11 pm
Do you support Mike Madigan as Speaker of the House?

Comment by steve Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:22 pm
If you don’t want to increase taxes in order to balance the budget, which specific budget lines will you propose to cut, and by how much?

Comment by Simple Simon Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:23 pm
Have you rolled your eyes yet at some of the bills being proposed? Has anyone rolled their eyes at a bill you’ve proposed?
Do you feel that you truly understand all 5 pension systems and their calculations for the two tiers? Do you recognize that state employees are also taxpayers?

Comment by thoughts matter Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:24 pm
Darn … no snark.

Now that you have been in office a short time, what had been your biggest surprise versus your expectations about the job?

Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:26 pm
Name one challenging yet realistic thing you want to help accomplish by the end of the spring session. My likely follow up: with whom do you need to work effectively get this done?

Comment by Earnest Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:33 pm
Tell me one principle you hold so strongly that you’ll never consider abandoning it? In other words, you might compromise on anything except __________ ?

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:38 pm
Isn’t it time to eliminate Chicago State University?

Comment by Ravenswood Right Winger Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:42 pm
Have you gone out of your way to meet someone in a different caucus? If not why not? If so whom and why?

Comment by Eire17 Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:48 pm
Did you fall for the note from the pretty girl in the balcony gambit?

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 1:52 pm
How does this measure up with what you expected?

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 2:02 pm
Who has become an unexpected mentor or friend in these first few weeks?

Comment by Anonymiss Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 2:20 pm
1. What evidence do you have that voter fraud is a real problem 2. How will mandatory voter ID will solve the supposed problem? 3. Or is mandatory voter ID really just a form of voter suppression?

Comment by someonehastosayit Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 2:22 pm
“Do you plan on using social media, or do you plan on using social media until it backfires on you?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 2:23 pm
will you back Rep. Stava-Murray for the Senate? If no - explain your answering without offending her

Comment by Chunga Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 2:39 pm
Will you be voting in a manner that reflects your constituents, or will you vote as your told by your caucus leaders?

Comment by Retired Educator Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 2:41 pm
Do you or one of your staff monitor Capitol Fax on a continuous basis?

Comment by don the legend Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 2:49 pm
Where and when will the marijuana legalization bill be brought up for a vote?

Comment by RoscoeRatMatt Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 3:17 pm
How about making WC insurance companies open their books for complete audits which would then be made public. Exactly how much is spent and on what basis are their rates determined?

Comment by DuPage Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 3:17 pm
What do you do to break up the monotony of the long commute?

Comment by Dome Gnome Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 3:47 pm
How many dinners or lunches have you had with members of your own party since winning election? How many of the other party?

Comment by Just Me 2 Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 4:18 pm
Whatever else you do, can you please promise me you’ll only stand for a truly balanced budget without smoke and mirrors?

Comment by Shemp Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 4:26 pm
What is your plan or ideas for repairing Illinois’ crumbling infrastructure?

Comment by RTA Chairman Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 5:10 pm
Do you plan to visit any of the State Facilities in your district? In neighboring districts?

Comment by Power House Prowler Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 5:10 pm
Are you a member of the 90% who wonder ‘What’s for lunch?’

Comment by A 400lb. Guy on a bed Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 5:56 pm
Are you going to “go bold” with the progressive policies that are popular with a majority of your constituents?

Comment by m4a Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 6:29 pm
Whom do you vote with? Your party or your district?

Comment by Mama Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 6:34 pm
What ideas do you have for making Illinois the best state it can be?

Comment by M Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 6:36 pm
What bar will be your main hangout? Or is it just all of um?

Comment by Augie Wednesday, Feb 6, 19 @ 7:53 pm
Do you support Starvation Wages? Do your employees running your business qualify for taxpayer funded Food Stamps & other services?

Comment by Question More Thursday, Feb 7, 19 @ 3:02 am
Is it all you anticipated?

Comment by logic not emotion Thursday, Feb 7, 19 @ 8:08 am

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