Three pieces of Springfield news. Endorsements, cat fights and Charlie McBarron. « Fred Klonsky

Three pieces of Springfield news. Endorsements, cat fights and Charlie McBarron. « Fred Klonsky:

McBarron.

by Fred Klonsky

Rich Miller of Capitolfax.com is reporting that once again, Illinois’ state employee unions are licking the hand that slapped them.
Among those receiving an AFSCME endorsement is Elaine Nekritz.

Ironically enough, Rep. Elaine Nekritz, who has played a key role in negotiating pension and health insurance changes for public employees and retirees, was endorsed by the AFL-CIO. Nekritz (D-Northbrook) is facing a fairly serious challenge this fall and she’s also in the process of becoming a top Madigan lieutenant.

That’s not much of a warning shot says Miller.

No Senate Republican incumbents or candidates were endorsed. But the more important Democratic challengers to sitting Republicans or in open seat contests were also given the nod.The bottom line is that the House Democrats barely got a slap on the wrist for what they did this past spring. It will take a much