A Clear Contrast with Rutherford the Week Before

State Sen. Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac) was the guest the week before with interrogator Russ Stewart, political analyst for the Nadig newspapers which serve Chicago’s northwest side. In contrast to Tony Peraica, Rutherford took no stands whatsoever beyond his wish to serve in the office of Secretary of State. It is one thing to avoid stumbles but quite another to be so careful in issue avoidance that you come off as resembling a civic-do gooder Rotarian. Stewart, a very good interrogator and I, tried to separate the candidate from his bland blandishments but were unsuccessful. The topper for me was Rutherford’s boast that he has framed a picture of his opponent Jesse White for his office. I didn’t get the slightest inkling as to what Rutherford would do in the office or any argument that he should be elected. He’s hyper articulate but unless he gives one a reason to vote for him, why not keep Jesse in office and Jesse’s portrait continuing to hang in its place of honor in Rutherford’s office!