U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) shares his thoughts about the upcoming Bruce Rauner administration at Uptown Station in Normal. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)

By Joe Ragusa

NORMAL – Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner will have to work with Democrats next year to accomplish many of the things he promised during the campaign, since Democrats still have a veto-proof majority in both chambers of the legislature.

But Republican Congressman Rodney Davis doesn't think that will be a problem for Rauner, since the veto-proof majority is slim.

"I'd hate to have to corral all those legislators to stay on board with every piece of legislation when you've got a governor who is out there, talking to taxpayers, and making a lot of sense," Davis said.

Davis said Rauner will bring balance to Illinois government that the state hasn't seen since Gov. George Ryan was in office. He also said Rauner's business acumen will serve him well when attempting to fix Illinois' financial mess.

Davis also had some parting shots for outgoing Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.

"I think what we've seen with Pat Quinn is failed leadership. We've seen contentious issues not being dealt with in Springfield," Davis said. "Springfield under the leadership of Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois democrats has been an unmitigated disaster.”

Rauner takes office Jan. 12th.

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