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ICYMI: As GOP Nominates Election Deniers for Governor Across the Country, CNN and Washington Post Warn of “Crisis of Democracy”

New reporting from CNN and the Washington Post highlights the dangerous and unprecedented number of Big Lie conspiracy theorists running for governor across the country — and how they have the potential to seriously damage democracy if elected. “Governors play a major role in elections,” CNN wrote. “It is possible that some swing states will…

One Month Post-Primary, Darren Bailey Shows His True Colors

In the month since the ugly primary for Illinois governor, GOP nominee Darren Bailey has wasted no time showing his true colors. On every major issue, his far-right, extremist views have proven him completely out-of-touch with Illinoisans across the state. Just days after the primary, tragedy hit home with the horrific July 4th shooting in…

Darren Bailey Breaks Silence To Stand With Trump and Insurrectionists

After a group of lawmakers aligned with Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey moved to censure GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger for his actions on the House January 6th Committee, Bailey yesterday broke his silence, saying: “I don’t agree with anything that Adam Kinzinger stands for.” This isn’t the first time Bailey has attacked Rep. Kinzinger in a desperate attempt…

Darren Bailey-Supporter Steve Bannon Found Guilty of Contempt of Congress

In May, Darren Bailey proudly clinched former Trump strategist Steve Bannon’s endorsement, solidifying his ties to MAGA world. Today, after a week-long trial, Bannon was found guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the violent January 6th insurrection. The charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 days…

Darren Bailey Desperately Tries to Pivot on January 6th — But His Record Tells the Full Story

Tonight, the January 6th committee will hold their closing summer hearing — and Illinois GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who broke with his party to condemn former President Trump after the violent insurrection, will lead the questioning. Republican nominee for Illinois governor Darren Bailey jumped to prove his loyalty to Trump by attacking Kinzinger last January.…

Under JB Pritzker’s Leadership, Illinois in Strongest Financial Position in a Generation

State “Rainy Day” Fund Hits Historic Highs In his first term, Gov. JB Pritzker has put Illinois in its strongest financial position in a generation by delivering four balanced budgets, providing $1.8 billion in tax relief to working families across Illinois, and building up the state’s “rainy day” fund to historic highs. Gov. Pritzker’s fiscal year 2023 budget,…

ICYMI: Sitting GOP Governor Chris Sununu Calls Darren Bailey’s Championing of the Big Lie “Disqualifying”

Last week, New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu slammed GOP gubernatorial candidates – including Illinois’ Darren Bailey – for championing the Big Lie and continuing to peddle conspiracies about the 2020 presidential election results. When asked if he thought it was “disqualifying” for GOP gubernatorial hopefuls to push Trump’s disproven claims that the 2020 election was…

WATCH: New DGA Video Highlights IL GOP Gubernatorial Nominee Darren Bailey’s Radical Far-Right Record on Guns

Bailey Wants to “End FOID Cards” and Other Common Sense Safety Reforms A new video from the DGA released today highlights GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey’s far-right extremist record on guns — the latest example of Bailey’s out-of-touch, uber-conservative views. Watch the video here. Bailey has long been a loud ‘gun rights activist.’ As a state…

In the Aftermath of Horrific Highland Park Shooting, Darren Bailey’s Record Speaks Louder than His Words

One week after the horrific Highland Park shooting, Illinoisans everywhere continue to mourn the seven lives lost. Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has had lots to say — but his record speaks for itself. At a press conference last week, Bailey said: “We must do whatever it takes to address the breakdown in mental health…We must bring…

MEMO: Darren Bailey’s Far-Right Extremist Record

From: Jordy Zeigler, Senior Campaign Advisor Date: June 30, 2022 Subject: Bailey’s Far-Right Extremist Record & Policies Are Too Conservative for Illinois The DGA is excited to support Gov. JB Pritzker’s re-election campaign. As Republicans wage a war on women and families, the governor has fought for access to critical reproductive care, good jobs, livable wages, and affordable…

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