For weeks, the Democratic supermajority has wasted time on the House floor throwing tantrums against President Donald Trump’s actions to “Make America Great Again.” Democrats have decried Republican efforts to make life more affordable for everyday Americans, to secure our borders, and to cut wasteful government spending. After only 10% of Republican bills passed out of committee by last week’s deadline and two session days were canceled this week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement:
“I took to the House floor last week to call out the poor decorum that has been allowed to permeate our chamber. We have had enough! It is time to focus on our state’s many challenges, and put forward public policy that will help Illinoisans who are struggling with the high cost of living.
“Over the last few weeks Republicans have unveiled legislative bill packages on curbing human trafficking, supporting working families, stopping illegal immigration, ethics reform, and improving public safety. Instead, the Democratic supermajority has chosen to push their radical priorities, to include a few Green New Deal scams, legalizing magic mushrooms, voting from prison, and banning plastic grocery bags and straws. We can and must do better for Illinois.”