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Billionaire Bruce is Running Scared

his morning, billionaire Bruce Rauner refused to take questions at his first event in Chicago and bailed on another campaign event in Moline rather than face voters demanding answers about his disastrous policies for the middle class. In response, DGA Deputy Communications Director Sabrina Singh issued the following statement: “In the final days of his…

Will Billionaire Bruce Rauner Finally Stop Bragging about His Wealth Tonight?

As Bruce Rauner heads to the open Candidates Forum in Chicago tonight, voters will be waiting to see if he finally stops bragging about his vast wealth while middle-class families are working hard to get ahead. Billionaire Bruce Rauner rakes in over $1 million a week but wants to cut the minimum wage of hard-working Illinoisans…

DGA Statement on RGA Chair Christie's Meeting with Billionaire Bruce Rauner

Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Danny Kanner today issued the following statement regarding RGA Chair Chris Christie’s meeting with billionaire Illinois gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner: “Billionaire Bruce Rauner and Chris Christie make a perfect pair – two guys who will do whatever it takes to benefit their own careers. Rauner and his partners pocketed millions in…

DGA Statement on RGA Chair Christie's Meeting with Billionaire Bruce Rauner

Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Danny Kanner today issued the following statement regarding RGA Chair Chris Christie’s meeting with billionaire Illinois gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner: “Billionaire Bruce Rauner and Chris Christie make a perfect pair – two guys who will do whatever it takes to benefit their own careers. Rauner and his partners pocketed millions in…

7 Reasons Why Illinois Doesn’t Want Advice from Yet Another Ethically-Challenged Governor

In less than 24 hours, scandal-plagued Governor Chris Christie is set to embark on a fundraising tour for the Republican Governors Association in Chicago. But in what is becoming a trend, billionaire gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner and his fellow Republicans vying for the nomination refuse to appear with Christie. Just last week, Texas gubernatorial candidate…

7 Reasons Why Illinois Doesn’t Want Advice from Yet Another Ethically-Challenged Governor

n less than 24 hours, scandal-plagued Governor Chris Christie is set to embark on a fundraising tour for the Republican Governors Association in Chicago. But in what is becoming a trend, billionaire gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner and his fellow Republicans vying for the nomination refuse to appear with Christie. Just last week, Texas gubernatorial candidate…

Billionaire Bruce Rauner's Very Bad Week

“Romney-Like ’47-Percent Moment’” On Minimum Wage Dogs IL Republican Bruce Rauner laid out his position on Illinois’ minimum wage loudly and clearly last week: he wants to see it cut. As Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that more must be done to strengthen the middle class and reduce income equality, it takes an out-of-touch,…

Billionaire Bruce Rauner's Very Bad Week

“Romney-Like ’47-Percent Moment’” On Minimum Wage Dogs IL Republican Bruce Rauner laid out his position on Illinois’ minimum wage loudly and clearly last week: he wants to see it cut. As Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that more must be done to strengthen the middle class and reduce income equality, it takes an out-of-touch,…

Governor Quinn Hosts Illinois’ First Women Business Owner Symposium

Encourages Women Entrepreneurs to Use Available State Resources to Grow Their Businesses CHICAGO – Coinciding with Women’s History Month, Governor Pat Quinn today hosted Illinois’ first Women Business Owners Symposium (WBOS) at the UIC Forum in Chicago. Today’s event is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to encourage entrepreneurship that will drive economic growth and create…

Gov. Quinn Announces $486 Million Spring Construction Program for Roads and Bridges

Investment Will Put Thousands to Work Across Illinois With One of the Largest Spring Construction Programs in State History CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today announced $486 million in road and bridge projects that will be started this spring – one of the largest early-season construction programs in the state’s history. Today’s announcement is part of…

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Billionaire Bruce is Running Scared

Will Billionaire Bruce Rauner Finally Stop Bragging about His Wealth Tonight?

DGA Statement on RGA Chair Christie's Meeting with Billionaire Bruce Rauner

DGA Statement on RGA Chair Christie's Meeting with Billionaire Bruce Rauner

7 Reasons Why Illinois Doesn’t Want Advice from Yet Another Ethically-Challenged Governor

7 Reasons Why Illinois Doesn’t Want Advice from Yet Another Ethically-Challenged Governor

Billionaire Bruce Rauner's Very Bad Week

Billionaire Bruce Rauner's Very Bad Week

Governor Quinn Hosts Illinois’ First Women Business Owner Symposium

Gov. Quinn Announces $486 Million Spring Construction Program for Roads and Bridges