He spent a lot of time on things that made the press. He elevated ISBE so it has more influence on the governor but he didn't appoint people with independent minds to serve on it. It lost independence.
These people have their hand in every deal, almost every deal, and to the detriment of the well-being of the rest of us.
The problem is that people don't believe that there's no quid pro quo. We've seen too many stories... talking about 'pay to play,' and that's what this looks like.
There are too many people in our state that like it the way it is. Incumbents have a clear advantage and that would disappear.
People would like to see a quality governor and administration. I believe I'm the best candidate to offer that to the Illinois voters.