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Day 163: Ives Still Not Endorsing Rauner, Still Not Optimistic for Him Either

Last night, Governor Bruce Rauner’s primary challenger went on CLTV to give her view of the race, and she didn’t exactly like what she saw from the nation’s most vulnerable incumbent. State Representative Jeanne Ives first noted that Rauner was not “talking about the solutions to some of our deepest problems,” then acknowledged that she…

Rauner Unleashes “Controversial” Vetoes on Illinois, Turns Back on Veterans and Teachers

Over the last few days, Governor Bruce Rauner’s unleashed a “series of controversial” vetoes on bipartisan legislation that left one analyst suggesting they “probably didn’t help him” in his tough reelection battle. In fact, Rauner made abundantly clear to Illinois teachers, veterans, families, and immigrants that he has turned his back on them. “This week, Bruce Rauner…

Rauner’s New Ad Reminds Voters He’s Got “Zero” Done in Office

Today, Governor Bruce Rauner launched a new ad that only served to remind voters of how little he’s accomplished in four years as Governor. The newest ad features Ron Wilson, who four years ago called out Rauner’s opponent for his negative ads and challenged him to “tell me what you got done. I see zero.” Four…

ICYMI: Rauner’s Old Investment Firm Co-Owns Company Linked to Cancer Risk for DuPage County Residents

In case you missed it, the Chicago Tribune reported last night that a company co-owned by GTCR, Governor Bruce Rauner’s former investment firm, could be putting DuPage County residents at an elevated level of cancer risk. The EPA found that a gas used by the company Sterigenics was “far more dangerous than previously thought” and nearby residents faced…

Rauner Calls for Trump’s Policies to be Replicated in Illinois

Rauner: “This Is the Greatest Place on Earth, Illinois, and We’re Going to Make It Great Again” How’s this for a lede in Illinois? “Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner praised President Donald Trump’s economic and trade policies at an agricultural candidate forum Wednesday and said they should be replicated in Illinois.” In a state that President Donald…

Day 156: Ives “Not Surprised” That Rauner’s Polling Poorly with Conservatives

Ives Said Rauner Still Had Not Reached Out to Talk It’s been 156 days since Governor Bruce Rauner barley survived a conservative revolt lead by state Representative Jeanne Ives, but the Chicago Tribune reported a new poll “indicates that the divide continues” and Ives is “not surprised.” At a press conference yesterday, Ives was asked about a recent…

Rauner Yesterday: “I’m So Proud Of What’s Going On In Washington, D.C.”

At a campaign stop yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner sang the praises of the White House’s agenda on the same day that two of President Donald Trump’s close associates became felons. The Herald & Review captured Rauner’s full embrace: Watch Here “It’s an honor for me to work for you and I’m so proud of what’s going on…

Rauner Admin Can’t Find “Tens of Thousands” of Jobs Created from Overseas Trips

Where Are The Jobs? Rauner Job Creation Record “Is A Disaster” In a revealing interview this weekend, Governor Bruce Rauner was challenged on his failed record of job creation and his empty rhetoric on accomplishments. Rauner returned from a European trade trip nearly three four months ago promising “many thousands” would be announced in the “next few weeks” –…

(VIDEO) Rauner: “The President Is Doing Great Work and I Support That”

During Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair, Governor Bruce Rauner told reporters he thinks President Donald Trump’s “doing great work” (video courtesy of One Illinois). Illinoisans clearly disagree with the governor’s take as Illinois has given Trump one of the highest disapproval ratings in the nation. Watch the Video Here Mary Ann Ahern: “Where do you stand on…

Revisiting Rauner’s Failed Record in Past Governor’s Days

Today is Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair and unfortunately for Governor Bruce Rauner, the day always provided a perfect snapshot into his record of failed governance. Rauner’s flair for budgetary crises and his complicated relationship with Trump always brought drama to the annual tradition as showcased by past news headlines: 2015 – “Protesters Rally…

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