Once upon a time, Pat Quinn had some standing with grassroots social justice activists in Illinois. But oh how things change. He has become institutional very quickly. The answer to Illinois' problems isn't just cutting spending or raising revenues. It's cultivating an attitude of being able to recognize that we are in this together and we need cooperation. Quinn blew that one.

And that's why I am still for Rich Whitney for governor. How can he do worse than the two major parties have done in running the state. I say simply based on the record, he deserves a chance. And that's what my vote is going to say.