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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…

DGA Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker Announcing Re-Election Campaign

Today, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker announced his re-election campaign for governor of Illinois. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “When COVID-19 struck Illinois, Gov. Pritzker demonstrated national leadership, acting swiftly to protect the health of Illinoisans and standing up to the deadly lies of Donald Trump. As the state emerges…

DGA Statement on Gary Rabine’s Entrance to Illinois Governor’s Race

Yesterday, Trump donor Gary Rabine announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Illinois. Democratic Governors Association Deputy Executive Director Wendi Wallace released the following statement: “Gary Rabine’s dangerous comments about the election alone should disqualify him from running for governor. Rabine still refuses to say whether Joe Biden is our legitimately elected…

ICYMI: Midwestern Democratic Governors Featured in Bipartisan PSA Urging Residents to “Mask Up” Heading Into Holidays

Yesterday, a group of Midwestern governors released a bipartisan PSA calling on their constituents to mask up and follow health and safety guidelines going into the winter. The video featured Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who were joined by the…

ICYMI: 12 Democratic Governors Vow to Count Every Vote and Protect Democracy

“Any efforts to throw out ballots or refuse a peaceful transfer of power are nothing less than an assault on American democracy.” On Wednesday, a group of twelve Democratic governors issued a joint statement vowing to protect the integrity of the 2020 general election and assuring Americans that every ballot in their states will be…

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