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Why Won’t Rauner Say Where He Stands on Trump’s Immigration Policies?

In recent days, Governor Bruce Rauner has been praising the work of President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, and has refused to call for an end to the president’s new immigration policy separating children from their parents. In fact, Bruce Rauner has never really addressed any of President Trump’s immigration policies hurting Illinois families. It’s time for…

Rauner’s Latest Fail: Finding Grassroots Supporters

Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner launched a new series called “Back Bruce” that profiles Rauner’s “strongest supporters” in a failed attempt to show his grassroots support. The only problem? So far, the only “supporters” Rauner’s campaign could find were Republican elected officials or candidates. One testimonial came from former house candidate Wendy Erhart, who received $50,000 from the largely Rauner-funded House…

Rauner Named “Easily the Most Vulnerable Incumbent of Either Party” by National Analyst

Governor Bruce Rauner, dealing with daily questions about the Quincy Legionnaires’ crisis and the consequences of a three-year budget crisis, earned himself a new title last week: “easily the most vulnerable incumbent of either party.” A new analysis from the Cook Political Report noted Rauner’s precarious position in relation to his peers: “There are seven seats in the Toss Up column,…

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Supreme Court Gerrymandering Decisions

Today, DGA Chair Governor Jay Inslee (WA) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s declining to decide two gerrymandering cases: “Americans cannot wait for the Supreme Court to stop the gerrymandering that poisons our democracy,” said Gov. Inslee. “The most important thing we can do in 2018 to stop gerrymandering is to elect Democratic…

ICYMI: Cook Political Moves 3 Key Governor Races Towards Democrats

Today, Cook Political shifted 3 key governors’ races towards Democrats, acknowledging the strong position Democrats are in across the country to win back states. Following far-right Republican Scott Wagner’s primary victory, Pennsylvania was shifted from Lean D to Likely D. Cook also moved critical Republican-held seats in Ohio and Iowa from Lean R/Likely R…

Rauner Sides with Trump as Illinois Insurance Premiums Estimated to Go Up 20%

Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner admitted what his silence has long said – he’s on board with President Donald Trump’s policies. Rauner’s campaign told Capitol Fax that “the governor supports the president and Republicans in Congress on the need to fix our broken health care system and for lower taxes.” What does that mean for an Illinois resident? At the very…

BREAKING: Casey Cagle Got a Sweetheart Real Estate Deal From a Lobbyist

Latest News Jun 14, 2018

BREAKING: Casey Cagle Got a Sweetheart Real Estate Deal From a Lobbyist

A new bombshell report from the New York Times details how Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle used his relationship with a lobbyist to get a sweetheart real estate deal just before he started his first run for governor. According to the report, Cagle purchased an apartment from a powerful lobbyist at 24% below the appraised market…

Corruption Is the Driving Force Behind The McMaster Mutiny

Latest News Jun 14, 2018

Corruption Is the Driving Force Behind The McMaster Mutiny

McMaster’s Ties to Statehouse Corruption Cost Him Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and Catherine Templeton Endorsements If anyone thought Gov. Henry McMaster had an easy path to winning this runoff, they were sorely mistaken. Today, two of his former opponents, Lt. Governor Kevin Bryant and Catherine Templeton, announced their endorsement of McMaster’s opponent John Warren. See…

Rauner’s Newest Twist: Tornadoes to Blame for Deaths at Quincy Veterans’ Home

Latest News Jun 14, 2018

Rauner’s Newest Twist: Tornadoes to Blame for Deaths at Quincy Veterans’ Home

Rauner Admin Previously Sought to Spin Legionnaires’ Outbreak onto U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth Governor Bruce Rauner really outdid himself this time. Yesterday, Rauner linked “tornadoes” to the 2015 outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that killed 12 people at the state-run Veterans’ Home. Rauner’s response to the outbreak has been questioned for months, and yesterday’s statement is…

BREAKING IN RI: Fung Caught in New ’No Rent’ Disclosure Scandal

Latest News Jun 14, 2018

BREAKING IN RI: Fung Caught in New ’No Rent’ Disclosure Scandal

In a breaking scandal in Rhode Island, WPRI reported last night that Cranston Mayor Allan Fung paid no rent for his campaign office in 2016 and improperly reported several other campaign transactions in his campaign filings. See excerpts from WPRI’s report below or read more online HERE Republican gubernatorial candidate Allan Fung wound up making no…

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Why Won’t Rauner Say Where He Stands on Trump’s Immigration Policies?

Rauner’s Latest Fail: Finding Grassroots Supporters

Rauner Named “Easily the Most Vulnerable Incumbent of Either Party” by National Analyst

DGA Chair Inslee’s Statement on Supreme Court Gerrymandering Decisions

ICYMI: Cook Political Moves 3 Key Governor Races Towards Democrats

Rauner Sides with Trump as Illinois Insurance Premiums Estimated to Go Up 20%

BREAKING: Casey Cagle Got a Sweetheart Real Estate Deal From a Lobbyist

Corruption Is the Driving Force Behind The McMaster Mutiny

Rauner’s Newest Twist: Tornadoes to Blame for Deaths at Quincy Veterans’ Home

BREAKING IN RI: Fung Caught in New ’No Rent’ Disclosure Scandal