Wednesday, December 10, 2014

RIP Judy Baar Topinka

Sorry to hear about the death of Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. She was one of my favorite Illinois politicians. The Tribune obit at the link above shows that I wasn't the only one who felt that way.

Landecker and I had her on our show at least a half-dozen times (probably more). She brought her accordian and played it on the air at 6:30 in the morning. She was a heavy smoker and had a voice deeper than mine, but she was a real person--warm and friendly and approachable. She and John really hit it off.

I voted for her when she ran for Governor against Blagojevich (yes, I have voted for a few Republicans in my life), and I must say that vote looks pretty good in retrospect.

RIP Judy. You'll be missed.