The Libertarian Party Made Them Do It

by Cal Skinner

University of Illinois trustees were elected when I ran for McHenry County Treasurer in 1966.

University of Illinois trustees were elected when I ran for state representative in the 1970's

University of Illinois trustees were elected when I ran for state comptroller in 1982.

University of Illinois trustees were elected when I ran for state representative in the early 1990's.

Then, as Libertarian Party candidates for the University of Illinois approached 5% of the total vote, the power parties decided it was time to appointed the trustees.

"Good government" Governor Jim Edgar signed the bill, if memory serves me correctly.

So, the threat that a third party might get on the ballot and draw votes from Republicans was ended.

And, we know the favoritism that happened since then.

But, it's not the fault of the power parties.

The Libertarian Party made them do it.

And, locally, the McHenry County Libertarian Party will again have a county fair booth this week, just like last year.

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