State Republican Minority Leader Trying to Influence District 58 Race

Since Wednesday's blog post in which I voiced my unconditional support for Dr. Mark Neerhof over Lauren Turelli in the District 58 race, a new upsetting wrinkle has developed.

This wrinkle, as a conservative Republican, is unacceptable and offensive. http://lakeforest.patch.com/blog_posts/part-3-turelli-through-her-own actions-discredits-her candidacy

As one whose articles are published frequently at Illinois Review (a conservative site, editors Fran Eaton and Douglas LaComb), I was beyond disgusted when I noticed the following article posted at Illinois Review: "Cross invests in Turelli's primary battle"

In the aftermath of observing the "Cross invests in Turelli's primary battle" article at Illinois Review, my own article was subsequently posted at Illinois Review, submitted before I had any knowledge that more information was to be revealed about Lauren Turelli's District 58th campaign:

"Why I'm supporting Mark Neerhof in the 58th House GOP Primary" - Nancy Thorner, Lake Bluff

Just who is Tom Cross? He is the Republican Minority Speaker of the House in the General Assembly and a leading voice in the Illinois Republican Establishment. If elected, Turelli would be a member of the House under Cross' leadership. 

Cross, as Republican Minority House leader, has money to dole out to local candidate races here in Illinois (This explains to me where a major source of Turelli's funding is coming from).

Regarding the term, "Republican Establishment," it is not a new one. The Republican Establishment is being mentioned frequently in media talk about the on-going Republican presidential race.

It has been operating here in Lake County for many years and if often called "The Good Old Boys Club." Its members are not listed in a directory, but, as one in the know about Lake County political happenings, I can instantly spot establishment Republicans. They work behind the scenes in Lake County to elect those candidates they perceive are best for the party in terms of their survival as status quo Republicans interested in power and money.

In a future Patch blog post of next week, I will be bringing to light other candidates worth supporting and why, with an emphasis on the Republican Lake County Coroner race. The Lake County Republican Establishment has stepped way out of bounds with actions that are beyond despicable in that race.

Not surprising is that state establishment Republican, Cross, is attempting to determine the outcome of our District 58 race. This seems to be his mode of operation, but why?

Neerhof has definite ideas about how to reform Medicaid and Pensions. Neerhof is not just a talker, but he's also a doer who wants to go to Springfield to effect the changes that are so needed, without thought of power and money, especially in dealing with Medicaid reform as a doctor in the know.

Tom Cross isn't eager to have strong voices elected to the House who might bring forth ideas that run counter to what he is pushing in the House on a particular issue. Turelli is a status quo Republican candidate who would be pliant-like clay in the hands of Speaker Cross.

Are we as voters in District 58 going to allow Cross to meddle in the District 58th race?

I hope not. Neerhof stands head and shoulders above Turelli as a candidate who felt it necessary to fudge her educational record.