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Richard Irvin “Certain to Face Bruising Attacks” in Illinois GOP Primary

Richard Irvin made an “anticlimactic” entrance to the GOP primary for governor this week and was immediately slammed by a new DGA video and attacks from his Republican opponents for his support of Gov. JB Pritzker. With the expected backing of billionaire Ken Griffin, Irvin is running on a return to Bruce Rauner’s disastrous governorship.…

DGA Video and Statement on Richard Irvin’s Entrance to Illinois GOP Gubernatorial Primary

Today, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin announced his entrance into the Illinois GOP gubernatorial primary. The DGA released a video highlighting Irvin’s record of praising Gov. JB Pritzker throughout the governor’s time in office and DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Richard Irvin’s entrance into an already chaotic field crams one more candidate…

WATCH: As Richard Irvin Prepares to Enter IL GOP Primary, New DGA Video Highlights His Support for Gov. JB Pritzker

Today, ahead of Richard Irvin’s campaign launch, the DGA launched a new video highlighting Irvin’s long record of praising Gov. JB Pritzker. Watch the new video here. As Aurora Mayor, Irvin lauded Gov. Pritzker as “a great friend, a great leader, who has guided our state with professionalism and compassion throughout this entire pandemic.” Irvin…

Has Ken Griffin Found His Candidate?

Rumors Around Richard Irvin’s Pending Announcement Continue to Grow Following the news that Billionaire Ken Griffin has chosen John Milhiser as his Secretary of State Candidate to bankroll, rumors are swirling surrounding who the Rauner Reboot team might add to their slate of handpicked pawns. And sources are saying that undeclared potential candidate Richard Irvin…

Dissatisfied with Current Field, Billionaire Ken Griffin Threatens to Implode GOP Primary for Governor

The Chicago Tribune reported yesterday that allies of billionaire Ken Griffin are pushing the Illinois Republican Party to back unannounced potential candidate Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin in the messy GOP gubernatorial primary, “opening the door to further divisions within the state GOP.” Griffin is desperate to recreate the failed governorship of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner,…

GOP Infighting: Former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar Slams Extreme, Unpopular GOP Primary Field as Unelectable

In an interview this weekend, former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar delivered a massive blow to the current Illinois GOP primary field, warning that the candidates are too far-right to win against Gov. JB Pritzker in the general election. “I think it’s gonna be extremely difficult for somebody that is viewed is a strong Trump type…

Illinois GOP Primary is About to Get Messy(er)

The Illinois GOP primary for governor just got a whole lot messier. Billionaire Ken Griffin promised in a recent interview to go “all in” to fund a GOP primary candidate in the race — but he didn’t specify which (if any) of the current candidates in the field he’d like to bankroll. The announcement from…

VIDEO: New DGA Video Slams IL GOP Gubernatorial Field for Radical Anti-Choice Records

The DGA is launching a new video today that hits the crowded GOP gubernatorial field for their radical anti-choice records. Watch the video here. Darren Bailey has said he wants to outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape and incest, and Jesse Sullivan agrees on a near-total ban on abortion. Gary Rabine is a self-described…

VIDEO: DGA Launches New Video Hitting IL GOP Gubernatorial Field for Anti-Science Records

New Candidate, Jesse Sullivan, Has Spent First Days On The Trail Continuing Anti-Science Tradition The DGA is launching a new video in Illinois that slams the growing GOP gubernatorial field for their reckless disregard for public safety throughout the pandemic. Watch the video here. While the rest of the field have already gotten a head…

Illinois GOP Unifies Behind Trump-Induced Conspiracies At State Fair “Republican Day” Featuring Hitler-Loving, Vaccine-Hating Congresswoman Mary Miller

Come one, come all for Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair, where the Illinois Republican Party’s descent into right-wing conspiracy-laden chaos is on full display like a prized pig. This year, Republican Day will feature an appearance from the Illinois GOP’s favorite anti-law enforcement, anti-vax, and pro-Hitler congresswoman, Mary Miller. Rep. Miller is headed to the…

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