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On a Losing Streak, Walker Backs Schuette in Michigan

Governor Scott Walker, fresh off of a 0-2 record during his 2017 tenure as head of the RGA and a presidential primary defeat the year before, seems intent on continuing his losing streak by backing Bill Schuette for governor of Michigan. Schuette is locked in a nasty primary race to the right with each candidate…

Day 2 of Rauner’s Existential Crisis: Rauner Maintains that He’s “Not in Charge”

WCIA – Rauner Running for Reelection to Office He Feels Doesn’t Give Him Enough Power Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner, launched a surprising new reelection slogan – “I’m not in charge” – and today he stood by his bold declaration. In a press conference this afternoon, Rauner was given the opportunity to walk back his statement,…

With Two IL GOP Congressmen Named to Decisive Tax Committee, Will Rauner Finally Fight for Illinois Families?

Roskam and Shimkus Will Hammer Out Differences between House and Senate Bills Governor Bruce Rauner has completely abdicated his responsibilities towards Illinois families on federal matters. From health care to tax reform, Rauner has either been complicity silent or openly supportive of President Trump’s policies. Last week, Rauner expressed support for Congress’ tax bill overhaul while acknowledging…

Rauner Getting Desperate as Primary Opponent Officially Files Challenge Campaign

Rauner Takes Money from Koch Brothers, Supports GOP Tax Bill, and Bizarrely Claims He’s “Not in Charge” of State He’s Governed for Three Years Governor Bruce Rauner had a terrible week last week and woke up this morning to find his Monday was not starting off much better. Republican State Representative Jeanne Ives announced she…

Congress Passes Middle-Class Tax Hike with Rauner’s Support

Rauner Has Been Cheering on Congress as it Pushed Forward Bill Geared to Helping the Wealthiest Late last night, the US Senate succeeded in passing a tax bill, which is expected to raise middle-class taxes, with Rauner’s endorsement and encouragement. Multiple analyses have found the bill to be a boon for the wealthiest while raising middle-class…

Short on Friends, Rauner Turns to the Koch Brothers for Financial and Moral Support

Fresh off his rejection by the leading-conservative magazine National Review, Rauner turned to one of his oldest allies – the Koch Brothers. On Friday, Bruce Rauner’s campaign registered a $5,600 donation from Charles Koch. Rauner and the Koch Brothers have long been intertwined. Rauner donated tens of thousands to Koch Brother-related groups, and in return has…

Rauner Admits GOP Tax Plan Hurts Middle-Class but Still Encourages Washington Republicans Forward

Rauner Campaign onto Their Third Explanation of His Stance While speaking with reporters yesterday, Bruce Rauner came up with his third different answer to queries if he supports the proposed GOP tax changes in Washington. Independent analysts have shown the plan would raise costs and taxes on many middle-class families while the wealthiest would get…

Rauner’s Failed Economic Record Slammed by National Republicans

Rauner Graces the Front of National Review – “Worst Republican Governor in America” The most vulnerable incumbent Governor in the nation is gracing the front of the National Review next month, but not in a good way. The conservative magazine’s lead story calls Rauner “The Worst Republican Governor in America” and warned that he…

Rauner Just Endorsed Higher Taxes for Illinois’ Middle-Class

Rauner Said He Hopes Congress Passes GOP Tax Plan that would Raise Taxes on 60% of Middle-Class Americans According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Governor Bruce Rauner is “applauding” Congressional Republicans’ efforts to pass a tax plan, which will raise middle-class taxes while cutting taxes for the wealthiest Americans. Rauner said, “I hope they come through”…

Rauner’s Bad Day: Decision to Keep Donations from Roy Moore-Backer Not Going Over Well

Former Rauner Campaign Manager Goes to Run Uihlein Super PAC on Same Day Rauner Refuses to Dump Mega-Donor Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner was asked twice if he would return $2.6 million in donations from mega-donor Richard Uihlein after it was revealed Uihlein was bankrolling Roy Moore’s Senate campaign. He twice refused. On the very same…

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