Often I have been critical of those who use family connections to leap frog into higher positions than their experience would suggest warranted. The most obvious example in the last election was Lisa Madigan, who ran against such a nitwit that she was far more attractive of a candidate. Can anyone explain what Birkett’s position was on concealed carry to me? I mean I know what he said, but c’mon.
Anyway, Lisa Madigan has been a pleasant surprise in office especially with her handling of the Emerald Casino License. She has gone after the insiders trying to get their money back from a shady deal at the expense of Illinois taxpayers. The Trib appropriately lauds her.