Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes

A look at the top quotes surrounding the controversial tax hike legislation.

by Mark Cavers

The controversial 67% tax hike passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last week elicited some interesting quotes.  Here is a look at a few of the top ones:

10. “Businesses don’t have press conferences like this and announce they’re moving 50 people out, 60 people out, 70 people.”

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley predicting that the tax hike will cause businesses to quietly leave Illinois.

9. “Economic Suicide.”

Charles Krauthammer on what the tax hike means for Illinois.

8. “We’ll deal with one day at a time, one year at a time.”

Governor Quinn walking back the temporary aspect of the tax hike.

7. “State Democratic lawmakers betrayed taxpayers this week.”

The Northwest Herald’s take on the tax hike.

6. “Oh you guys are nothing if not entertaining over there. It’s like living next door to ‘The Simpsons’, you know the dysfunctional family down the block?”

Indiana’s Governor Mitch Daniels commenting on Illinois in the wake of the tax hike.

5. “I’m a hard-working, bread-baking, meat-slicing delivery guy who happens to be immensely successful.”

Jimmy John’s founder Jim Liautaud discussing plans to relocate his company after the tax hike because he is sick of being “pummeled” by government.

4. “Let’s be adults and punish the hard working people of the state of Illinois for our mistakes for the last eight years.”

Representative Roger Eddy’s sarcastic take on the tax hike decision.

3. “Feel bad spiritually.”

Representative Michael Boland during the campaign describing how he would feel voting for a tax hike.  Representative Boland voted yes on the tax hike.

2. “Escape to Wisconsin.”

Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin inviting Illinois’s businesses to “escape” from higher taxes.

1. “The fight to repeal begins tomorrow.”

State Senator Matt Murphy committing to stand up for the will of the people.

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