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Why Won’t Rauner Answer Any Questions About the Mysterious Departure of His General Counsel?

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Why Won’t Rauner Answer Any Questions About the Mysterious Departure of His General Counsel?

Rauner Spends Last Week, Like the Last Two Months, Dodging Questions on Why General Counsel Dennis Murashko Left His Administration Governor Bruce Rauner only met the press a few times last week and just about every time he was faced with questions about the departure of his General Counsel Dennis Murashko. Last Monday, both NBC5’s Mary…

The Clock Is Ticking: Will Trump Campaign for Gillespie in Next 4 Days?

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The Clock Is Ticking: Will Trump Campaign for Gillespie in Next 4 Days?

With only 4 days left before President Trump leaves the country and 8 days before the election, the clock is ticking to see whether he will finally campaign for Ed Gillespie, his endorsed candidate for Governor of Virginia. Trump leaves for Asia on Friday, Nov. 4. Previously, Administration officials made clear the President was staying…

Washington Post, Daily Press, and Virginian-Pilot Endorse Northam in VA

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Washington Post, Daily Press, and Virginian-Pilot Endorse Northam in VA

Today, Ralph Northam earned endorsements from editorial boards at the Washington Post, Daily Press, and Virginian-Pilot. Below are excerpts from the three endorsements: Washington Post: It is not that Mr. Northam is qualified and Mr. Gillespie unqualified. It is that Mr. Northam can convincingly promise to be governor for all Virginians, while Mr. Gillespie, even…

“Mini Donald Trump” Sets Off Race To The Right In Oregon Gubernatorial Primary

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“Mini Donald Trump” Sets Off Race To The Right In Oregon Gubernatorial Primary

Carpenter Comes Out of the Gate Swinging at Fellow Republicans  Sam Carpenter, a self-described “Trump-ish kind of guy,” jumped into Oregon’s gubernatorial race this week, officially igniting a race to the right as he swings at his fellow Republicans. Carpenter previously ran for Senate and has the ability to self-fund a serious primary campaign, but…

On Week He Announces His Reelection, Two National Analysts Confirm Rauner is the Most Vulnerable Incumbent

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On Week He Announces His Reelection, Two National Analysts Confirm Rauner is the Most Vulnerable Incumbent

This week, Bruce Rauner officially announced his reelection campaign with a web video, a paid TV ad profiling Rauner’s lack of job creation, and a distinct lack of campaign events with voters. On Sunday, he heads overseas for a week. Now, two national analysts are ruining Rauner’s reelection announcement by confirming that he’s the most…

Republicans Slam Gillespie Over Negative, Race-Baiting Ads

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Republicans Slam Gillespie Over Negative, Race-Baiting Ads

Backlash Continues, as Gillespie Campaign Gets More Desperate  Ed Gillespie’s decision to go “full-Trump” in Virginia is coming back to bite him. Today, Gillespie is taking harsh criticism from within his own party for his choice to stake his entire campaign on race-baiting ads on immigration and Confederate statues. Conservative columnist George Will wrote an…

Governing: ‘Number of Competitive Races is Growing’ for Dems

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Governing: ‘Number of Competitive Races is Growing’ for Dems

50 Percent Increase in Vulnerable GOP Gov Seats Since January Governing magazine is out with their new race ratings in the gubernatorial 2018 cycle and Democrats are going on offense around the country. The dysfunction of the Republican party, combined with the chaotic Trump presidency, has made the GOP gubernatorial candidates far more vulnerable: But…

VIDEO: Gillespie Frustrated Again When Asked About Trump

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VIDEO: Gillespie Frustrated Again When Asked About Trump

During an interview in Fairfax County today, Ed Gillespie grew frustrated yet again when asked about how hopeful he is that President Trump will campaign for him in Virginia. He tersely said  “I’ve answered this question many, many times, but I’m happy to give you that answer again today,” without actually answering the reporter’s question.  Earlier…

ICYMI: Governor Wolf Fighting the Opioid Crisis

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ICYMI: Governor Wolf Fighting the Opioid Crisis

In case you missed it, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf joined NPR’s Morning Edition to talk about steps he is taking to fight the opioid epidemic. Under Wolf’s leadership, the state expanded law enforcement access to the life-saving drug Narcan, opened 45 new treatment centers last year, and bolstered opioid training for doctors and other medical professionals.…

Rauner’s Irresponsible Fiscal Veto Unanimously Rejected by Legislature

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Rauner’s Irresponsible Fiscal Veto Unanimously Rejected by Legislature

Rauner Record Shows He Never Cared About Fiscal Responsibility –  Ran Up the State’s Credit Card Bill to $16 Billion, Refused to Pass Budget Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of a bill designed to bring more fiscal transparency to the amount owed by the state. While Rauner’s action…

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