Illinois Senator Tweets Slavery Comparison In Debate With State Rep

Illinois state Representative Tim Butler is responding to a tweet by state Senator Doris Turner comparing one of his policies to “plantation mentality.”  Turner tweeted the comment Wednesday in response to a tweet by Butler about the efficient administration of Township funds in Sangamon County.  Butler addressed Turner’s tweet yesterday, saying she was equating many of his constituents with enslavers and such name calling “is beneath the title of state senator.”  Turner hasn’t spoken about Butler’s response.