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Billionaire Ken Griffin Throws Millions At Richard Irvin’s Rauner Reboot Campaign

Today, Ken Griffin confirmed he’ll be bankrolling Richard Irvin at the top of his Rauner Reboot ticket by donating $20 million to Irvin’s campaign. Griffin notoriously financed the catastrophic governorship of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, who tanked Illinois’ budget, public programs, and state finances. In his mission to drag Illinois back to the Rauner days,…

In State of the State Address, Gov. Janet Mills Outlines “Sweeping, Once-in-a-Lifetime Investments” that Deliver on Kitchen Table Issues

In her State of the State Address, Gov. Janet Mills addressed the biggest challenges facing the state and outlined a comprehensive agenda to take them on. Gov. Mills announced what reporting is calling “major policy initiatives to help working families” and “sweeping, once-in-a-lifetime investments in education, child care and health care.” Among the proposals, Gov.…

“Crazy Meets Stupid” — Dan Cox and Kelly Schulz Too Busy Fighting Each Other to Fight for Maryland Families

The Maryland MAGA primary for governor is heating up as tensions in the Republican party are turning into an all-out public brawl. State Delegate Dan Cox, who has the full backing of Donald Trump, escalated the infighting yesterday by introducing a resolution to impeach sitting Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. In response, Silent Kelly Schulz’s campaign…

Extreme Election Conspiracy Theorist Timothy Ramthun Shakes Up Wisconsin GOP Primary

Far-right state Rep. Timothy Ramthun is likely to enter the GOP primary for governor this weekend, running on a platform of overturning Wisconsin’s 2020 election results and undoubtedly dividing the state party even further. “A Ramthun entry into the race would scramble the Republican primary for governor,” reported the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “Ramthun has been…

In Debate, GOP Primary Candidates Focus On “Proclaiming Loyalty to Former President Donald Trump”

Latest News Feb 10, 2022

In Debate, GOP Primary Candidates Focus On “Proclaiming Loyalty to Former President Donald Trump”

Even without No Show Joe — Nevada’s most recent GOP gubernatorial debate was overcrowded as the candidates scrambled to spread election fraud conspiracies and kiss up to Donald Trump and his base. The Reno Gazette-Journal reported, “In an effort to distinguish themselves from obligatory party-line views, the candidates often flexed their conservative muscles, with some…

Richard Irvin Does a Complete 180 on COVID Mandates

Latest News Feb 10, 2022

Richard Irvin Does a Complete 180 on COVID Mandates

Irvin Continues to Flip-Flop on Support for Gov. JB Pritzker Richard Irvin has flip-flopped and contradicted himself on almost every issue since launching his campaign — and now he’s been caught trying to rewrite his record on COVID-19 and mandates. Irvin has leaned into anti-science talking points since declaring his candidacy in the Illinois GOP…

In Arizona GOP Gubernatorial Forum, Candidates Stake out Far-Right, Unpopular Positions and Ignore the Issues Facing Arizona

Latest News Feb 10, 2022

In Arizona GOP Gubernatorial Forum, Candidates Stake out Far-Right, Unpopular Positions and Ignore the Issues Facing Arizona

The latest Arizona GOP Gubernatorial forum was a complete and utter dumpster fire, with the candidates either focusing on spouting off illogical, radical opinions or beating each other up. From election fraud conspiracies to extreme anti-choice positions, each candidate tried to outdo one another on the far-right’s greatest hits. Let’s take a look: On the…

Gov. Ned Lamont’s State of the State “Targeted Needs That Can Make a Difference in Everyday Lives”

Latest News Feb 10, 2022

Gov. Ned Lamont’s State of the State “Targeted Needs That Can Make a Difference in Everyday Lives”

In his State of the State address yesterday, Gov. Ned Lamont outlined his vision to keep the state’s economy growing and help the middle class by cutting taxes, lowering prescription drug costs, and boosting public safety. Gov. Lamont started his speech by noting these major investments are possible because of the state’s fiscal turnaround under…

Danielle Neuschwanger Calls for Jailing of Secretary of State

Latest News Feb 10, 2022

Danielle Neuschwanger Calls for Jailing of Secretary of State

Does Hiding Heidi Agree? At a GOP gubernatorial forum yesterday, far-right extremist Danielle Neuschwanger said she wants Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold jailed. “We need to shut down Jena Griswold,” Neuschwanger said. “I would like nothing more than to see that Gris-zly bear behind bars.” Neuschwanger has based her campaign on the Big Lie,…

Richard Irvin Flops in Interviews as IL GOP Primary Gets Messier

Reporters Roast Irvin for Continuing to Refuse to Answer Questions In a new episode of the Chicago Way podcast, hosts John Kass and Jeff Carlin slammed Richard Irvin for running from reporters for weeks and his catastrophic failures in recent interviews where he dodged questions on Trump and abortion. Listen here at the 8:15 and…

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Billionaire Ken Griffin Throws Millions At Richard Irvin’s Rauner Reboot Campaign

In State of the State Address, Gov. Janet Mills Outlines “Sweeping, Once-in-a-Lifetime Investments” that Deliver on Kitchen Table Issues

“Crazy Meets Stupid” — Dan Cox and Kelly Schulz Too Busy Fighting Each Other to Fight for Maryland Families

Extreme Election Conspiracy Theorist Timothy Ramthun Shakes Up Wisconsin GOP Primary

In Debate, GOP Primary Candidates Focus On “Proclaiming Loyalty to Former President Donald Trump”

Richard Irvin Does a Complete 180 on COVID Mandates

In Arizona GOP Gubernatorial Forum, Candidates Stake out Far-Right, Unpopular Positions and Ignore the Issues Facing Arizona

Gov. Ned Lamont’s State of the State “Targeted Needs That Can Make a Difference in Everyday Lives”

Danielle Neuschwanger Calls for Jailing of Secretary of State

Richard Irvin Flops in Interviews as IL GOP Primary Gets Messier