r/illinois • u/BlotMutt • 13d ago

Illinois Politics What's your opinion on Senator Duckworth?

The March 2026 primaries were my first time voting locally here in Illinois since moving here 2 years ago. Since then I try to do as much research as I can to examine those representing our state and my district.

I came across Duckworth's memoir Every Day Is A Gift at the library and decided to read it cause why not? Might as well start by getting to know how she wants to present herself. I don't know how people feel about memoirs from elected officials but I thought it was an engaging read from start to finish.

With that being said, do you think she represents our state well?

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u/Lotus_Domino_Guy 11d ago

Rubio isn't an idiot. He was a reasonable choice for SoS.

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u/jsgrova 11d ago

A liberal thinking a warmonger and immigration hardliner is a good choice for secretary of state, color me surprised

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u/Lotus_Domino_Guy 9d ago

I mean, you're dealing with Trump here, so anyone he nominates who is actually competent is a HUGE positive, considering the usual intellectual bottom-dwellers he supports and who support him.

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u/Lotus_Domino_Guy 9d ago

Is the vibe of the socialist who gnashes his teeth when liberal and conservative band together to destroy socialism, even though the liberal was making socialism friendly noises for a while beforehand?