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Day 20: Ives Campaign Again Accuses Rauner Of Lying, Does Not Want His “Disingenuous Outreach”

On Friday, Governor Bruce Rauner wanted to bring the theme of Republican unity to southern Illinois, but state Representative Jeanne Ives was not interested in playing along. Rauner claimed his campaign had reached out to Ives after the election, and for the second time this week, Ives’ camp accused the governor of lying. Ives’ spokesperson added they did not…

Failed Presidential Candidates Try to Rescue “Underdog” Bruce Rauner

As political observers declare Governor Bruce Rauner the “underdog” in the race for Illinois governor, two presidential has-beens are desperately swooping in an attempt to rescue his flailing campaign. Yesterday, both Scott Walker and Jeb Bush expressed their support for the failed governor; ‘Winless Walker’, who just lost another high profile race in Wisconsin, made news for an upcoming fundraising trip to Illinois and Bush…

Jeanne Ives: “Bruce Rauner Lied”

17 days after the Republican primary, and instead of a unity event, state Rep. Jeanne Ives is calling Gov. Bruce Rauner a liar to anyone who will listen. In an interview with EWTN Pro-Life Weekly last night, Jeanne Ives said “Bruce Rauner lied” to the Republican base and touted her close finish in the Republican primary. She then promised to continue…

Day 17: Maybe Rauner’s Sending Redacted Notes to Ives Supporters

It’s Day 17 since the Illinois Republican primary, and Governor Bruce Rauner still has done almost nothing to win back the 48% of Republicans who voted for state Representative Jeanne Ives. But maybe Rauner’s efforts are just flying under the radar – maybe he’s communicating with notes? Unfortunately, Rauner is not the biggest fan of…

Day 16: Jeanne “The Godfather” Ives to Rauner “Revenge Is A Dish That Tastes Best When It Is Cold”

Future resident of Italy, Governor Bruce Rauner, made news yesterday after donating Mario Puzo’s Godfather papers to the Dartmouth Library, but Rauner could learn a thing or two from Puzo’s words. Like Puzo’s characters, Rauner is stuck in his own inter-organization power struggle with state Representative Jeanne Ives. After years of Rauner’s lies and betrayals, Ives declared a vendetta against the failed Governor,…

Day 15: “No Love Lost” Between Ives and Rauner Could Mean Trouble for Rauner’s Reelection

As days stretch into weeks, it’s becoming obvious that Governor Bruce Rauner and state Representative Jeanne Ives will not bury the hatchet any time soon. What’s less obvious is just how much damage their feud will do to Rauner’s reelection bid. As an unpopular incumbent running in a blue state with Democrats voting in record…

Day 14: Two Weeks Later, Have Rauner and Ives Spoken? “They Have Not”

Late yesterday, Capitol Fax confirmed state Representative Jeanne Ives and Governor Bruce Rauner still have not spoken since the primary. “They have not,” said an Ives campaign spokesperson. Rauner used his election night speech to tell the 48% of Republicans that voted against him – “I have heard you.” Two weeks later, he clearly has not. “Bruce…

Day 13: Rauner and Ives Feud Moves into Second Month

It’s no April Fool’s joke – Governor Bruce Rauner’s and state Representative Jeanne Ives’ GOP feud is moving into its second month. Thirteen days ago, Ives nearly knocked off the incumbent Rauner by running a primary campaign on his dishonesty and management failures. Now, the calendar turns to April and Rauner has still not spoken with Ives or…

Day 10: If Sox and Cubs Fans Can Get Along, Why Can’t Rauner And Ives?

Today marks the 10th day since the Republican primary election, and in that time, Governor Bruce Rauner and state Representative Jeanne Ives still have not spoken. Ives’ running-mate even agreed there was “no love lost” between the two camps, and Rauner has failed to reach out to Ives or the 48% of Republicans that voted against him.…

Rauner Embracing Trump’s Divisive Policies after Nearly Losing Primary

Governor Bruce Rauner has a problem with his base, and he’s embracing Trumpian policies in a futile effort to win them back. Just a week after 48% of Republicans voted to oust him, Rauner said he supported President Donald Trump’s plan to ask about citizenship on the Census, a move seen as an attack on Illinois immigrant families. Rauner…

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