With the help of Republican lawmakers, legislation allowing illegal immigrants to obtain a state drivers license passed the Illinois House today by a vote of 65 to 46.
If the Illinois GOP proceeds down this course, someone should have the decency to hand out brown paper sacks so rank-and-file Republicans can hide their embarrassment.
Among those voting for the gaming bill adding five more casinos to the state was Tom Cross, who has received $510,750 in campaign contributions from gambling interests.
When your top party officials think the biggest problem with the Republican Party is that Republicans are participating too much – yes, you can probably expect big problems.