SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Underscoring hard feelings left over from Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attempt two years ago to seize examiner funds, the Illinois Credit Union League said last week its political action committee is throwing its support to Blagojevich's Republican opponent this November.
Blagojevich, a Democrat, is seeking a second term and is opposed by State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, who has long supported the league position on the so-called fund "raid" as well as retention of the tax-exemption.
League officials point out it is the first time in memory the trade group has opposed an incumbent governor in a bid for re-election.
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