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Will Rauner Worsen Base Problem by Bailing on Trump?

Rauner Embraced Trump’s Policies, So Why Won’t He Stand with Trump in Illinois? Governor Bruce Rauner has been sending mixed signals about his relationship with President Donald Trump, and it threatens to exacerbate his already fragile relationship with the Illinois GOP base. Yesterday, Rauner announced he would not attend Trump’s first visit to Illinois after weeks of…

Rauner’s Reelection Chances Downgraded Twice in 2 Days

Cook Political Report Shifts Race to “Lean Democrat” – Cites Unusually Early Shift One day after Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball downgraded Governor Bruce Rauner’s reelection chances, the Cook Political Report announced that it was also shifting its race rating to “Lean Democrat.” Echoing Crystal Ball, Cook noted their early race rating change was out of habit for…

Month 4: Rauner Still No Closer to Getting Ives’ Endorsement

We’re four months out from the primary, and Governor Bruce Rauner’s problematic relationship with state Representative Jeanne Ives shows no signs of resolution. She received a standing ovation from a conservative Effingham County crowd while campaigning for legislative candidates (and not Rauner), and one of her biggest supporters is predicting defeat for Rauner if he doesn’t “reach out to…

No Summer Fun for Rauner As National Analyst Moves Race to “Likely Democrat”

Analyst “Typically Gives Incumbents the Benefit of the Doubt” – But Not in Rauner’s Case How’s this for a summer read? The Center for Politics’ Crystal Ball just moved the Illinois Governor race rating to “Likely Democratic.” The national political analysts noted that “many Republicans are displeased with Rauner,” leading to the entrance of Republican…

Does Rauner Still Believe His Administration Did Nothing Wrong at Quincy?

Today, Governor Bruce Rauner is set to sign two bills in a delayed attempt to clean up his administration’s mismanagement of a deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak at the Quincy Veterans’ Home. Rauner infamously stated he “would not do anything different” at Quincy despite the deaths of 13 residents and the resignation of his Director of Veterans’…

Bad Timing: Rauner Praises Trump Administration, As President Absolves Putin of Election Meddling

Illinois Voter Database Widely Believed to be Hacked by Russians Talk about bad timing. Just as Governor Bruce Rauner was embracing President Donald Trump’s administration, Trump met with President Vladimir Putin and all but absolved Russia from accusations it interfered with America’s elections. Trump’s trip coincided with the announcement that the state’s voter database was “likely targeted” by Russian…

Rauner Praises Trump Admin on Friday, Pretends It Did Not Happen by Monday

What happened to Bruce Rauner this weekend? At a press conference today, Governor Bruce Rauner repeatedly dodged questions about his support for President Donald Trump, despite having spoken at a pro-Trump rally just days ago with Vice President Mike Pence. After deflecting two questions today, Rauner was asked if he supported President Trump. Rauner replied that he’s…

Rauner’s Summer of Trump Continues – Gov to Introduce VP Pence at Rally

It’s only halfway through July, but for Governor Bruce Rauner, this summer has all been about President Donald Trump. The Chicago Sun-Times now reports that Rauner will introduce Vice President Mike Pence at a Chicago-area rally promoting Trump’s economic policies and performing “damage control” for the administration’s trade policy. For Rauner, it’s just another day in his…

Rauner Praises SCOTUS Pick, Proves He Won’t Stand Up to Trump

Late last night, Governor Bruce Rauner tweeted his approval of President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, despite the risks his nomination holds for women’s health and health care protections. Rauner echoed national Republicans’ calls for a “fair hearing” and a “swift nomination.” “Once again, Bruce Rauner is cheering on Donald Trump instead…

Day 111: Ives Still Has Not Endorsed Rauner, Continues Attacking His Failed Leadership

Today marks 111 days since the primary, and in that time Governor Bruce Rauner still has not earned the endorsement of his primary rival, state Representative Jeanne Ives. Rauner only defeated Ives by 3 points and is in desperate need of her full-throated support, but just two weeks ago, Ives reiterated her non-endorsement by saying “No. I’m…

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