Secretary of State Jesse White has announced his plans to run for re-election:
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White acknowledges long lines still exist at many driver's license facilities across the state.
On Tuesday, he asked voters to give him more time to solve the problem as he formally launched his bid for a third term.
After seven years in office, the Chicago Democrat says he has several new ideas he believes will cut down on waiting times at facilities he oversees.
If he couldn't fix the problems in his first two terms, why does anyone think he deserves a third?
His opponent will be downstate State Sen. Dan Rutherford.
I may not know about Rutherford and how much mettle he may have but he has an uphill battle for SOS. I'm sorry to say but Mr. White will still be out SOS for another 4 years.
Well, he's a huge improvement over George Ryan. The lines may still be there, but the corruption seems to be gone. No acknowledgement from the Reps around here though.
I guess you're only concerned about corruption when it's a Dem?
Well, he's a huge improvement over George Ryan. The lines may still be there, but the corruption seems to be gone. No acknowledgement from the Reps around here though.
I guess you're only concerned about corruption when it's a Dem?
I don't believe the corruption is gone. Secretary White's people have also been quietly looked at by Chicago's US Attorney.
And what makes you think I only care about corruption when it's a Dem?
After seven years in office, the Chicago Democrat says he has several new ideas he believes will cut down on waiting times at facilities he oversees.
Since the only solution is to hire more staff, and the only way to hire more staff is to spend more money, and the only way to get more money is to raise taxes or fees, and raising taxes or fees is political suicide, I'd love to hear these "ideas."
"Since the only solution is to hire more staff" - anon, you must be in the public sector.
Check out the productivity gains going on in the private sector - businesses are producing more with less every year. Of course, in private enterprise, the owner gets to keep the excess money so there is actually some incentive to work hard and improve processes.