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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…

Rauner Coming Unglued Three Months Out

Down in the polls and with time running out, Governor Bruce Rauner’s desperate reelection campaign took a bizarre turn yesterday as the nation’s most vulnerable incumbent made a series of strange and outlandish remarks on the trail. At one point, Rauner channeled President Donald Trump by announcing a $1 million donation to his hand-picked Attorney…

Rauner Campaigns in Metro East, Blows Cover on Lame Excuse for Dodging Trump

Rauner Claimed He Couldn’t Attend Trump’s Metro East Rally Because He Had Just Been in Area Days Before Today, Governor Bruce Rauner campaigns in Metro East with state legislative candidates including former state Representative Dwight Kay, who once opposed expanding birth control options because insurance companies shouldn’t pay for “promiscuity.” But, wait! Didn’t Rauner say that…

Welcome Back Bruce – Can You Clear Some Things Up?

After 5 days off, Governor Bruce Rauner returned to the campaign trail today with a speech before a coal symposium in Southern Illinois. Now that he’s back in the saddle, perhaps he can clear up some of the controversies that dogged his campaign before he left town: Is Rauner avoiding Ivanka Trump’s visit to Metro East today…

Another Election Analyst Finds Rauner Re-Election Chances Adrift in Space

Indian Astrologist Joins National Analysts in Seeing Race Moving Towards Democrats While Mercury is still in retrograde, Governor Bruce Rauner’s flailing reelection campaign just got another bad sign. With less than 100 days left, an Indian astrologer (courtesy of the India Times) studied the planets and predicted Democratic nominee J.B. Pritzker would prevail over Rauner in the…

DGA Releases New Video on Rauner Running Away from Trump Questions

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video showcasing Governor Bruce Rauner’s refusal to take a stand on President Donald Trump. Rauner often acts as Trump’s silent supporter in Illinois, but when it comes time for him to stand up for Illinois voters, Rauner runs away from the tough questions. Just last week with Trump in…

Rauner Tries Avoiding Trump Visit – A Comedy of Errors

Governor Bruce Rauner sure was in a pickle yesterday. Rauner has been singing President Donald Trump’s praises as he deals with a damaging rift in his Republican base, but still had cold feet about appearing with Trump in pubic. When the President announced he was coming to Granite City, Rauner showcased a comedy of errors trying to avoid…

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