Updates – Page 352

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…

DGA Calls on DeWine-Husted Ticket To Return Contribution from Alleged Child Predator Roy Moore’s “Chief Financier”

The Democratic Governors Association is calling on the newly-formed DeWine-Husted ticket to return thousands of dollars in contributions from the “chief financier” of the leading SuperPAC behind accused Alabama child predator Roy Moore. Richard Uihlein has donated $100,000 to a SuperPAC running ads to prop up Alabama Senate candidate and accused child predator Roy Moore. This June, Uihlein donated…

DGA Elects Washington Gov. Jay Inslee As Next Chair

Raimondo to Become Vice Chair Today, America’s Democratic governors elected Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to be the new Chair of the Democratic Governors Association. Joining him in the organization’s leadership is Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo as Vice Chair. Along with the announcement, the DGA released a video introducing Governor Inslee as Chair and laying…

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…

Malloy, Inslee Statement on Senate Passage of Republican Tax Reform Bill

DGA Chair Gov. Dan Malloy (D-CT) and DGA Vice Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following joint statement on the passage of the Republican tax reform bill in the Senate: “This sham of a bill is exactly what’s wrong with Washington,” said Malloy and Inslee. “This bill explodes the deficit and hikes taxes on millions…

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…

Husted Gives Up on “New Generation of Leadership,” Joins DeWine Ticket

Husted in June: “‘New’ would not be the way to describe” DeWine By joining the ticket of 70-year old former Senator Mike DeWine, Jon Husted officially abandoned his campaign slogan of “a new generation of leadership.” Husted once jabbed at DeWine’s age, saying “‘new’ would not be the way to describe that.” He now says they…

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