Illinois Democrats May Splinter

Mixed messages seem to abound on the left...

I think someone missed a memo...
Mayor Daley warned that Reverend Meeks could endanger the entire Democratic ticket in November and the Reverend Jesse "aka/Shakedown" Jackson called Meeks posturing to run "a brilliant move."

Priorities, Politics And The Pastor
Ron Walters, NNPA Columnist
...Two issues in Illinois reflect Black voters' resentment toward a Democratic governor and Democratically-controlled House and Senate...
...But by not meeting their base constituent's economic needs, and by making choice and gay rights a virtual litmus test for Democratic candidates, the party has allowed these conservative social issues to entice some African-Americans to vote Republican or to be cooler toward Democrats...

Do Nothing lawmakers squirm