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Et Tu, Bruce-tus? Beware the Ives of March

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Et Tu, Bruce-tus? Beware the Ives of March

Rauner Can’t Get Ives Endorsement After Stabbing Primary Challenger in the Back Bruce Rauner suffered an embarrassing “victory” Tuesday night when 48% of Republicans voted to toss the incumbent off the ticket. In a desperate attempt to blunt Jeanne Ives’ momentum, Rauner resorted to running untruthful ads that were rated “Pants on Fire.” Now, Ives says she won’t endorse…

National Analyst Moves Race To “Lean Democratic” After Rauner’s Disastrous Primary Performance

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National Analyst Moves Race To “Lean Democratic” After Rauner’s Disastrous Primary Performance

How bad was Governor Bruce Rauner’s primary performance? Well, one national analyst saw enough warning signs in Rauner’s subpar results that it moved the Illinois Governor’s race from “Tilt Democratic” to “Lean Democratic.” Roll Call’s Nathan Gonzales cited Rauner’s “problems with the Republican base” and compared him to former Senator Mark Kirk’s 2016 loss: “It’s clear…

What People Are Saying: Rauner’s Poor Performance Foreshadows Tough Fall Election

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What People Are Saying: Rauner’s Poor Performance Foreshadows Tough Fall Election

Last night, Governor Bruce Rauner barley survived a primary challenge after 48% of Republicans voted to oust him. Reporters focused on how Rauner’s poor performance confirms his standing as the “most endangered governor running for reelection.” Reporters also pointed out the surge in Democratic primary turnout, and how that foreshadowed success in the fall. What…

Ives Strikes Back: Won’t Talk to “Unelectable” Rauner

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Ives Strikes Back: Won’t Talk to “Unelectable” Rauner

Ives: “I really don’t care to say anything to the Governor at this point” The fractures in the Illinois Republican Party aren’t going away any time soon. This morning, Governor Bruce Rauner admitted he hadn’t called Jeanne Ives after their contentious primary ended last night. And now in an interview on Chicago’s Morning Answer, Ives…

NEW VIDEO: Rauner Admits He Still Hasn’t Talked with Ives

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NEW VIDEO: Rauner Admits He Still Hasn’t Talked with Ives

GOP Still Divided After Contentious Primary While most politicians would seek to repair the damage of a close primary, Bruce Rauner admitted this morning on WGN that he still hasn’t talked with Jeanne Ives. Rauner – who declared victory before the race was called – never even bothered to call his Republican opponent. Watch the video here. Reporter: “It was a very…

DGA Launches New Digital Video on Rauner: “Failed Governor”

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DGA Launches New Digital Video on Rauner: “Failed Governor”

This morning, the Democratic Governors Association launched a new digital video, “Failed Governor,” highlighting the disastrous record of Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. Rauner nearly lost his primary to a virtual no-name Republican state representative. He enters the general election as the nation’s most vulnerable governor, with low approval ratings due to his mismanagement of the state.…

MEMO: Rauner’s Embarrassing Victory Underscores His Vulnerability

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MEMO: Rauner’s Embarrassing Victory Underscores His Vulnerability

Introduction  In December of 2017, Bruce Rauner brushed off a primary challenge from state Representative Jeanne Ives as a “process” – “You get some fringe elements or whatever coming in.” In March of 2018, Rauner beat Ives by a meager 4% margin. A candidate who was once dismissed as “fringe” nearly knocked off a sitting governor. Rauner’s near-loss signals…

DGA Statement on Illinois Republican Primary

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DGA Statement on Illinois Republican Primary

Tonight, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Bruce Rauner’s primary victory in Illinois: “Bruce Rauner is a failed governor,” said Pearson. “And tonight’s results show that even Illinois Republicans are tired of Bruce Rauner’s failure. As governor, Bruce Rauner presided over a two-year budget impasse that drove up debt and drove jobs…

DGA Statement on JB Pritzker’s Victory in Illinois

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DGA Statement on JB Pritzker’s Victory in Illinois

Tonight, DGA Chairman Jay Inslee released the following statement on JB Pritzker’s primary victory in Illinois: “Congratulations to JB Pritzker for becoming the Democratic nominee for governor of Illinois,” said Gov. Inslee. “JB Pritzker will bring real change to Illinois by creating jobs, expanding quality health care and investing in education. JB Pritzker will stand…

After Attacking Students and Veterans, McMaster Files for Reelection

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After Attacking Students and Veterans, McMaster Files for Reelection

McMaster Called Protesting Students ‘Tool’ of the Left Says Taxes are ‘Worse than War’ Has anyone had a worse reelection roll-out than South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster? In the days before officially filing for governor, McMaster picked fights with the worst two groups possible: students and veterans. As students around the state held peaceful protests…

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