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DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

From the Chair’s Desk Jan 09, 2023

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

Today, 2023 DGA Chair and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s inauguration: “Congratulations to Gov. JB Pritzker on his inauguration to his second term as Illinois governor. “In his first term, Gov. Pritzker delivered real results for Illinois families — expanding access to affordable health care, making…

Darren Bailey Goes From Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Extremism to Rolling Back His Previous Stances — Which One Is It?

Illinois GOP nominee for governor Darren Bailey is desperately trying to get voters to forget that he groveled for an endorsement from Donald Trump for months. At last night’s debate, when asked about endorsing a candidate for president in 2024, Bailey dodged saying whether or not he would support Trump. This completely contradicts his Trump…

Darren Bailey Marches With Jan 6th Bus Tour Organizer in Du Quoin Parade, Deepening Ties to Violent Insurrection

Just days after new reporting revealed video footage of two Bailey campaign surrogates participating in the January 6th insurrection, Bailey marched in Du Quoin with campaign supporter David Paul Blumenshine, organizer of a “Stop the Steal” bus tour to Washington, D.C. on January 6th and current “regional director” on Bailey’s campaign handling “election integrity.” Bailey has yet to explain his associations with…

In Illinois, Even Republicans Know Darren Bailey Can’t Win

Today might have been Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair, but when it comes to the party’s new leader — GOP nominee for governor Darren Bailey — party unity is nowhere to be found. When asked this morning whether he supports Bailey, all Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin could muster was: “I support…

ICYMI: As GOP Nominates Election Deniers for Governor Across the Country, CNN and Washington Post Warn of “Crisis of Democracy”

New reporting from CNN and the Washington Post highlights the dangerous and unprecedented number of Big Lie conspiracy theorists running for governor across the country — and how they have the potential to seriously damage democracy if elected. “Governors play a major role in elections,” CNN wrote. “It is possible that some swing states will…

One Month Post-Primary, Darren Bailey Shows His True Colors

In the month since the ugly primary for Illinois governor, GOP nominee Darren Bailey has wasted no time showing his true colors. On every major issue, his far-right, extremist views have proven him completely out-of-touch with Illinoisans across the state. Just days after the primary, tragedy hit home with the horrific July 4th shooting in…

Darren Bailey Breaks Silence To Stand With Trump and Insurrectionists

After a group of lawmakers aligned with Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey moved to censure GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger for his actions on the House January 6th Committee, Bailey yesterday broke his silence, saying: “I don’t agree with anything that Adam Kinzinger stands for.” This isn’t the first time Bailey has attacked Rep. Kinzinger in a desperate attempt…

Darren Bailey-Supporter Steve Bannon Found Guilty of Contempt of Congress

In May, Darren Bailey proudly clinched former Trump strategist Steve Bannon’s endorsement, solidifying his ties to MAGA world. Today, after a week-long trial, Bannon was found guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the violent January 6th insurrection. The charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 days…

Darren Bailey Desperately Tries to Pivot on January 6th — But His Record Tells the Full Story

Tonight, the January 6th committee will hold their closing summer hearing — and Illinois GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who broke with his party to condemn former President Trump after the violent insurrection, will lead the questioning. Republican nominee for Illinois governor Darren Bailey jumped to prove his loyalty to Trump by attacking Kinzinger last January.…

Under JB Pritzker’s Leadership, Illinois in Strongest Financial Position in a Generation

State “Rainy Day” Fund Hits Historic Highs In his first term, Gov. JB Pritzker has put Illinois in its strongest financial position in a generation by delivering four balanced budgets, providing $1.8 billion in tax relief to working families across Illinois, and building up the state’s “rainy day” fund to historic highs. Gov. Pritzker’s fiscal year 2023 budget,…

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DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

Darren Bailey Goes From Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Extremism to Rolling Back His Previous Stances — Which One Is It?

Darren Bailey Marches With Jan 6th Bus Tour Organizer in Du Quoin Parade, Deepening Ties to Violent Insurrection

In Illinois, Even Republicans Know Darren Bailey Can’t Win

ICYMI: As GOP Nominates Election Deniers for Governor Across the Country, CNN and Washington Post Warn of “Crisis of Democracy”

One Month Post-Primary, Darren Bailey Shows His True Colors

Darren Bailey Breaks Silence To Stand With Trump and Insurrectionists

Darren Bailey-Supporter Steve Bannon Found Guilty of Contempt of Congress

Darren Bailey Desperately Tries to Pivot on January 6th — But His Record Tells the Full Story

Under JB Pritzker’s Leadership, Illinois in Strongest Financial Position in a Generation