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Chaos Reigns in First Faceoff Between Illinois GOP Gubernatorial Candidates

This week, GOP candidates in the running for the Illinois gubernatorial nomination sparred during a Chicago Tribune Editorial Board session, the first meeting of all six candidates in the primary. In an increasingly tight race, it’s no surprise that the faceoff was chaotic, messy, and downright ugly. Some highlights: Darren Bailey called Aurora under Mayor…

Why Won’t Richard Irvin Come Clean?

Following last week’s news exposing texts from Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin calling Trump an “idiot” and a “bigoted racist,” Irvin still won’t come clean with Illinoisans about his own support of Trump (or lack thereof). In an interview yesterday with WJPF’s Tom Miller, Irvin dodged questions left and right about his voting record,…

Darren Bailey Solidifies Stance as Uber-Conservative Extremist Candidate With New Endorsement from Former Trump Advisor Steve Cortes

Last week, uber-conservative candidate Darren Bailey announced former Trump advisor Steve Cortes’ support of his campaign, solidifying Bailey’s stance as the most conservative, extreme candidate in this race. On Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast, Cortes said: “State Senator Darren Bailey is the man whom I’m supporting … He’s an America-first stalwart and fighter. He was…

ICYMI: While Candidate Irvin May Praise Trump, Mayor Irvin Called Trump an “Idiot,” “Bigoted Racist”

In case you missed it, new texts from 2018 show Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin calling Trump an “idiot” and a “bigoted racist,” saying: “I hate Trump too!” in a text conversation with a retired longtime Aurora city employee. This new revelation is bound to hurt Irvin in a crowded primary that’s closer than…

Irvin Dodges and Deflects Questions on Abortion, Roe v. Wade While Issue Looms Large

Following last week’s leaked draft SCOTUS decision overturning Roe v. Wade, abortion rights continue to dominate public conversation nationwide. Just yesterday, Senate Republicans blocked legislation to codify Roe, making governors the last line of defense for protecting abortion rights. But here in Illinois, as Roe hangs in the balance, GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin is…

WATCH: New Video From the DGA Highlights Richard Irvin and Megadonor Ken Griffin’s Latest Corrupt Pay-to-Play Scheme

A new video from the DGA released today exposes Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin and megadonor Ken Griffin’s latest pay-to-play scheme — just another example of Irvin’s abuse of power that lines the pockets of his wealthy donors. Click here to watch the video. After telecommunications company Scientel Solutions donated more than one hundred…

New Polling Shows Tight Race for Illinois GOP Gubernatorial Nomination

After months of dodging questions and ducking on-air attacks from opponents, Richard Irvin’s “well-funded exercise in pure projection” appears to be flailing. New public polling from WGN shows an increasingly tight race between Irvin and top contender Darren Bailey for the Illinois GOP gubernatorial nomination. Irvin’s duck and dodge strategy has voters questioning his record,…

Richard Irvin Says “Let’s Talk About Records” While Ducking and Dodging Questions About His Own Record

In his first scheduled press conference since the start of his campaign, Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin had no problem slamming his opponents’ records — but dodged questions left and right about his own. “Campaigns are about records,” Irvin said. But when asked about his own history of voting Democrat, he punted. When asked…

Radio Silent Richard Runs From Illinoisans (Again)

Richard Irvin continues to hide from reporters and Illinoisans — this time, physically running away to avoid answering whether he would ban abortion in Illinois if elected. Watch the video here. Following reports that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, Irvin is desperate to hide his extremist views. “It’s been a consistent…

Richard Irvin Continues to Evade the Truth at the Expense of Illinois Voters

Following reports that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, the DGA is releasing a video highlighting Richard Irvin’s anti-abortion views. Watch the new video here. In a February interview with FOX 32, Irvin said he’s “pro-life” but refused to answer whether he’d allow abortion in the case of rape, incest, or danger…

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