Nepo Baby

Anti-choice, Ex-State Senator Dan McConchie is not shy when it comes to telling the IL GOP who they should choose to succeed him in the Senate:

"I want to make clear my full, complete, unequivocal endorsement for Joe Salvi to be my replacement in the Illinois Senate," said McConchie, according to Facebook. "He is exactly who we need in Springfield right now."
State Sen. Dan McConchie: Joe Salvi has 'my full, complete, unequivocal endorsement'

Who is Joe Salvi? Nobody knows. One thing is known, Joe Salvi is not backbench State Rep Martin McLaughlin. Much to his chagrin, McLaughlin thinks McLaughlin is entitled to the seat, and not Salvi:

McLaughlin criticized the perceived back room dealing if McConchie were actively attempting to put Salvi in his seat and threatened to primary Salvi if appointed. "This raises concerns about nepotism and insider politics, issues that Republicans have rightly criticized Democrats for engaging in," McLaughlin wrote. "I want to make clear that I intend to run for the Senate position in the [March] 2026 primary. I've earned the right to do through my record of election wins and job performance."
McConchie Resigning, State GOP Chair's Son Frontrunner for Seat

Joe Salvi, whoever he may be, has not spoken publicly -- further reinforcing the impression that there is more to this man of mystery than meets the eye. To get to the bottom of things, your LakeCountyEye asked the man-in-the-street: "Do you know who Joe Salvi is?"

"No"

Pete Cochran, Self-Employed Missionary

"No"

Linc Hayes, Crypto Salesman

"No"

Julie Barnes, Home Schoolmarm

The verdict s unanimous and that means one thing. Joe Salvi must be the new Republican DEI Hire!