The American Conservative Union has published its legislative ratings based upon roll-call votes of state legislators on issues that include both spending and taxation questions, as well as hot-button social questions.
According to ACU’s report, Speaker Mike Madigan has a more conservative voting record than Leader Tom Cross.
American Conservative Union’s 2012 State Legislative Ratings Guide: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/411759-acustateratings-il-rev.html
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