Krislov in Democratic race for comptroller

The Democratic race for comptroller has three very capable candidates, and while their priorities and ideas vary, it's difficult to find much to criticize.

David Miller, a five-term state representative, is a dentist who practices in low-income areas. He sees the impact of delayed state payments on people in need and would make it a priority to pay service providers responsibly.

Raja Krishnamoorthi, an attorney from the Northwest suburbs, is ambitious and a fountain of ideas. He proposes a more public-friendly Web site and wants salaries of all state workers posted.

Clint Krislov, also an attorney, would employ a forensic auditor and proposes to streamline the auditor general's many accounting systems into a uniform system to reduce inefficiency.

From this impressive trio, we like the ethics-minded Krislov, who already has proved he's more than talk. He pushed for and helped fund the Center of Open Government at Chicago-Kent College of Law. The center offers free legal assistance in cases challenging closed government processes. A class-action lawyer, we believe he has the courage to stand up to powerful public and private interests.