Gaming in Chicago

Judy Barr Topinka is pushing for a land-based Chicago casino that will anchor what she calls her $15 billion “budget recovery plan.” Is it just me or is this lady getting desperate?

It seems like she may be even turning her own Republican voters against her with this risky idea. Do you think using gaming to support tax relief and education is a viable option? Does this announcement change your position on the race for governor?

Read more at the Chicago Trribune.

3 Comments so far

  1. Erik (unregistered) on August 24th, 2006 @ 12:11 pm

    Does anybody have a rundown on the 3rd party candidates for this election? I’ve thought some of the presidential elections were “lesser of two evils” situations, but this one takes the cake.

    If I don’t find another candidate, i’m voting for Brian “Greatest American Hero” Anderson.


  2. steven (unregistered) on August 24th, 2006 @ 12:49 pm

    I don’t pay much attention to politics, but I can say that this Topinka woman looks like a miserable, miserable lady.

    And I’m against any casino in Chicago. A casino should not be the anchor of any budget recovery plan.


  3. Erik (unregistered) on August 24th, 2006 @ 1:54 pm

    Sure, next you’ll be saying that my retirement plan shouldn’t be anchored on Powerball…



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