CHICAGO - At a NextGen Illinois forum hosted by the progressive Young Invicibles today, Governor Pat Quinn and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner both talked about Illinois' future. A coordinated protest took place during Rauner's comments:
Students are clear #rauner's policies are #badforIL #twill #NextGenIL pic.twitter.com/cRFZFLzbZW
— Dylan Amlin (@DylanAmlin) September 27, 2014
Quinn received a warmer welcome:
"This is a special room in Illinois." @GovernorQuinn signed marriage equality into law in this building. #NextGenIL pic.twitter.com/1ocSivKi6E
— Emma LaBounty (@labountye) September 27, 2014
The Convention marked the culmination of nearly 60 caucuses held under the umbrella of NextGen Illinois. The movement, started by Young Invincibles and the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network — in partnership with community organizations — drew more than 700 adults to bars, community centers and parks to exchange ideas around issues, such as political reform, education and civil rights.
Sponsors of the organization and event include such left-wing organizations as: AFSCME, SEIU, National Council of La Raza, and Planned Parenthood. A full list can be found HERE.
