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Brownback Says Tax Plan ‘Actually Worked.’ Do Colyer and Kobach Still Agree?

Kansas Suffered Under Disastrous Plan Yesterday, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback was in D.C. giving advice to Republicans in Congress who are pushing a tax plan similar to what the governor implemented in Kansas. Despite a mountain of evidence that shows his tax scheme was a complete failure, Brownback insisted that “what we did actually worked.”…

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…

Rauner Refuses to Return Donations from Roy Moore’s Biggest Backer

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Rauner Refuses to Return Donations from Roy Moore’s Biggest Backer

Rauner Received $2.6 Million from Mega-Donor, Who’s Propping Up Roy Moore’s Campaign Yesterday, the Daily Beast reported that one of Governor Bruce Rauner’s mega-donors also happens to be a Roy Moore Super PAC’s largest funder. Richard Uihlein, who has given $2.6 million to Bruce Rauner and many millions more to Rauner allies, donated $100,000 to Roy Moore…

Republican Governors to Trump Administration: We May or May Not Campaign With You…But Send Us Checks!

Latest News Nov 28, 2017

Republican Governors to Trump Administration: We May or May Not Campaign With You…But Send Us Checks!

The bizarre dance Republican governors are doing with the Trump Administration took another odd turn recently when several of them accepted checks from Vice President Mike Pence while simultaneously dodging questions about their willingness to campaign with President Trump. Politico reported on November 21st that Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, and Florida…

Brian Calley Launches Campaign For Third Term of Snyder Disaster in Michigan

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Brian Calley Launches Campaign For Third Term of Snyder Disaster in Michigan

Chaotic Republican Primary Continues Racing to the Right Today, Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley launched his bid for Governor to continue the tenure of his “fabulous partner” Rick Snyder. But Calley carries serious baggage: His previous claim to fame was ignoring the health crisis posed by Flint’s tainted water and criticizing public officials who tried…

DGA Calls on Rauner to Return Funds from Mega-Donor Propping Up Alleged Child Predator Roy Moore

Latest News Nov 28, 2017

DGA Calls on Rauner to Return Funds from Mega-Donor Propping Up Alleged Child Predator Roy Moore

Rauner Must Return $2.6 Million From Mega-Donor Richard Uihlein Bankrolling Pro-Roy Moore Super PAC Uihlein Has Spent Millions More Supporting Rauner’s In-State Allies Yesterday, the Daily Beast reported Illinois businessman and mega-donor Richard Uihlein is the “chief financier” of a pro-Roy Moore Super PAC. Uihlein’s $100,000 donation is reportedly going to ads propping up Roy Moore, who has…

500 Jobs Coming to Rhode Island, Thanks to Raimondo’s Commitment to Education and Economy

Infosys Cites State’s Education System in Decision to Pick RI Today, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Infosys, a global leader in the IT industry, plans on building a new “Design and Innovation Hub” in Providence. The company is expected to hire 500 Rhode Islanders over the next five years. “We are excited to welcome…

Rauner, Nation’s Most Vulnerable Incumbent, Set to Face Primary Challenge

Rauner’s Unpopularity with Own Party is Dragging Down Failing Reelection Bid The hits just keep on coming for Bruce Rauner’s failing reelection bid. Already known as the “most vulnerable incumbent” in America, Bruce Rauner is set to face a primary challenge as State Rep. Jeanne Ives announced she would file the maximum number of ballot…

Rauner Stuck in Pickle as Opponent Comes Out Strong for Trump

Rauner Still Has Not Even Said if He Voted for President Trump Governor Bruce Rauner’s caught in a political pickle. Last night, his primary opponent, State Rep. Jeanne Ives, addressed a crowd of Trump fans and declared her support for the President. Northern Public Radio wrote that Ives said she voted for Trump and “still…

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Brownback Says Tax Plan ‘Actually Worked.’ Do Colyer and Kobach Still Agree?

Rauner Just Endorsed Higher Taxes for Illinois’ Middle-Class

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

Rauner Refuses to Return Donations from Roy Moore’s Biggest Backer

Republican Governors to Trump Administration: We May or May Not Campaign With You…But Send Us Checks!

Brian Calley Launches Campaign For Third Term of Snyder Disaster in Michigan

DGA Calls on Rauner to Return Funds from Mega-Donor Propping Up Alleged Child Predator Roy Moore

500 Jobs Coming to Rhode Island, Thanks to Raimondo’s Commitment to Education and Economy

Rauner, Nation’s Most Vulnerable Incumbent, Set to Face Primary Challenge

Rauner Stuck in Pickle as Opponent Comes Out Strong for Trump