Why state Sen. Susan Garrett, D-Lake Forest, puts up with the good 'ole boy hassles of her fellow Democrats in Springfield is beyond The Hound. She should jump ship to the GOP side of the aisle.
Garrett, a hard-working lawmaker who was pilloried by Chicago Democrats for her opposition to the legislative pay hikes all Illinoisans will soon be paying for, continues to get no respect from Dems. It seems like Will Rogers was right when he pointed out, "I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat." He uttered that during the Great Depression and it would appear things haven't much changed, i.e., Obama vs. Hillary.
Garrett, some may recall, was mocked and called the senator from "Richville" after she questioned 4 percent raises for lawmakers. Those will go into effect unless the Senate votes the pay measure down. That is unlikely for Senate President Emil Jones, D-Chicago, one of the governor's lone legislative buds, wants more money for his pockets.
Just the other day, Garrett again was pasted by her colleagues when she visited with House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, who isn't too cozy with Jones or Gov. Blago, to discuss a bizarre $16 billion pension bond which would boost the state's budget. Madigan opposes the scheme, as does Garrett.
Maybe it's time for the senator from "Richville" to become a Republican --- after all, she is from Lake Forest --- and where her hard work might be more recognized and appreciated by GOPsters.
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