Another Illinois Democrat Exposed for Lying, Shifting Blame for State’s Problems

Another Illinois Democrat Exposed for Lying, Shifting Blame for State’s Problems

Until Illinois Democrats finally start taking responsibility for their failed agenda, residents and businesses will continue to leave the state in record numbers.

September 23, 2019
Another Illinois Democrat Exposed for Lying, Shifting Blame for State’s Problems

Responding to President Trump denouncing California’s homelessness crisis, Senator Tammy Duckworth attempted to shift the blame to federal government policies.

But according to Politifact Illinois, none of the policies Duckworth blamed have actually been enacted. That prompted her to issue a follow-up statement trying to clean up the mess caused by her false claim.

Unfortunately, this is just the latest in a seemingly endless list of issues that Illinois Democrats refuse to take responsibility for.

Chicago is currently facing an $838 million budget shortfall and a widening pension crisis as leading Democratic officials fight to implement even more disastrous spending programs. In response, they’re proposing a laundry list of new taxes, including additional income taxes, financial transaction taxes, sales taxes, and real estate transaction taxes.  

Until Illinois Democrats finally start taking responsibility for their failed agenda, residents and businesses will continue to leave the state in record numbers.