Young Republicans React to Blago Sentencing

The following is a statement released Wednesday afternoon from the Kendall County Young Republicans.

Today’s sentencing of former Governor Rod Blagojevich marks an end to another sad chapter in the history of Illinois government.

These recent corruption cases have given the Land of Lincoln a lot of unwanted, but necessary, attention. We now hold the distinction of having our last two governors in federal prisons at the same time.

Every Illinois citizen should take this opportunity to become involved in the election process so they can weed out the pay-to-play politicians that remain in Springfield. Only an engaged electorate can complain if future politicians continue to use the remaining collateral Illinois has for their own financial gain.

We applaud the judicial system for sending a stern message that corruption in Illinois must end. Now it is up to the people of Illinois to send leaders to Springfield to move Illinois forward and to restore the reputation of Honest Abe’s great state.