We must return to two-party system

Almost all of the Republican candidates slated by the Cook County party on April 7 have had objections filed against their candidacy by the Democrats.

Apparently in most cases, the statement of organization form was not filed at the time of filing the candidates' names.

This was corrected, but the Democratic Party is vehemently objecting to the Republican Party filling the vacant slots.

Are Democrats turning socialists, one party state, or are they are really afraid of the caliber of the candidates slated?

In my case, this is the second time in four months that the Democrats are trying to keep me off the ballot.

I can understand that they are afraid -- after all, people on George Scully's block signed for me.

As I went door-to-door collecting signatures, I had no handouts, yet was invited into people's homes to tell them about my platform and what I, as a Republican, would do for the constituents of the Illinois 80th District.

I can fully understand that Madigan, Jones and Blagojevich would not like the above as it certainly would interfere with their pay-to-play business ethics of "let's conduct a mock bid session, but award contracts to the highest campaign contributors."

Hence, get rid of Republican candidates that would restore Illinois to the state that businesses would flock to, thus increasing the standard of living of its citizens, creating superb education accessible to all and getting rid of the corruption in the courts.

A one-party system, with the right of position inheritance, certainly has enriched the entire Democratic Party and their supporters to the detriment of the citizens.

The two-party system must be restored in the state of Illinois if we are to regain competitiveness in the global economy and bring back to par the living standard of our citizens.

Miriam Shabo

Illinois House candidate

Homewood