* 1:42 pm - Despite what I’m about to post, try not to panic. These end of session battles have ups and downs. Mainly downs. Expect more downs before it’s over, and when it’s over is anybody’s guess at the moment.
From the Illinois Radio Network’s Melissa Hahn’s Twitter page…
Thud. Leaders left, not speaking. Gov stays in his office, and will not speak. This is BAD.
17 minutes ago from web
Ben Yount of Metro Networks Tweeted this…
EPIC FAIL. Leaders meeting looks to have gone wrong. Quinn cancels press avail. Leaders leave without saying a word. Not good at all.
13 minutes ago from web
And here’s the video of Senate President John Cullerton and Quinn spokesman Bob Reed after the meeting…
* The governor will apparently speak to the House Republicans at 2 o’clock. From GOP Rep. Roger Eddy’s Twitter page…
Waiting to hear from the Governor at 2pm. Tough decisions to be made — we’ll see which approach he takes.
