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Jeanne Ives “Gives Bailey An Edge” and Slams Rest of Crowded IL GOP Primary Field

Yesterday, one of Illinois’ most powerful Republicans, Jeanne Ives, endorsed far-right Darren Bailey in the crowded GOP primary for governor. “The endorsement puts Bailey in a strong position to win over conservative voters in the June 28 primary,” Politico reported. WMAY also said it would “boost his standing with conservative GOP voters.” In a press…

Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board Slams Richard Irvin Donor Ken Griffin for Hypocritically Profiting from Gun Money

The Chicago Sun-Times editorial board slammed billionaire Ken Griffin yesterday for pouring millions into Richard Irvin’s “tough on crime” campaign for governor while his company invests millions in gun manufacturers. Griffin has branded himself and Irvin as advocates for public safety. But weapons manufactured by companies within Citadel’s portfolio account for nearly one of every…

Irvin Has No Problem Being Funded By Griffin’s Gun Money

As he bankrolls Richard Irvin’s bogus “law and order” campaign and parades as a public safety advocate, billionaire Ken Griffin has firms with millions of dollars invested in gun and ammunition manufacturing companies. New reporting from WBEZ details how Griffin’s “$46 billion hedge fund — Citadel — and its corporate cousin had investments and holdings…

Chicago Tribune Exposes Richard Irvin’s Not-So-“Tough-on-Crime” Record

A new report from the Chicago Tribune slams Richard Irvin for promoting himself as “tough-on-crime” while hiding his record of getting paid to keep clients accused of kidnapping, domestic violence, and other crimes he now condemns in campaign ads out of jail. “Since becoming a candidate for governor, Irvin’s public statements have shown subtle adjustments to…

National Reporting Spotlights Actions From Democratic Governors to Lower Costs for Families

New reporting from Axios is highlighting how Democratic governors are putting more money in peoples’ pockets and lowering costs for families. Axios writes, “Democratic governors are eyeing relief for property and car owners, workers and patients with ongoing health care costs,” with a series of bold proposals that directly save working families money. Here’s what…

Richard Irvin Tries to Erase Record

Website of Irvin’s Law Firm that Advertised Violent Criminal Defense Expertise Goes Blank Richard Irvin may claim he’s “tough on crime” but for 15 years, he advertised his law firm to the very individuals he claims to want behind bars. The Richard C. Irvin & Associates’ website, which was registered in 2006, suddenly went dark…

GOP Megadonors Take Opposing Sides, Escalating IL GOP Infighting

Far-right megadonor Richard Uihlein donated $1 million to Darren Bailey’s GOP primary campaign yesterday, just days after Ken Griffin confirmed he’d bankroll Richard Irvin at the top of his Rauner Reboot ticket. Uihlein’s involvement fulfills the Chicago Tribune’s warning that Griffin’s backing of Irvin was “opening the door to further divisions within the state GOP.” …

Billionaire Ken Griffin Throws Millions At Richard Irvin’s Rauner Reboot Campaign

Today, Ken Griffin confirmed he’ll be bankrolling Richard Irvin at the top of his Rauner Reboot ticket by donating $20 million to Irvin’s campaign. Griffin notoriously financed the catastrophic governorship of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, who tanked Illinois’ budget, public programs, and state finances. In his mission to drag Illinois back to the Rauner days,…

Richard Irvin Does a Complete 180 on COVID Mandates

Irvin Continues to Flip-Flop on Support for Gov. JB Pritzker Richard Irvin has flip-flopped and contradicted himself on almost every issue since launching his campaign — and now he’s been caught trying to rewrite his record on COVID-19 and mandates. Irvin has leaned into anti-science talking points since declaring his candidacy in the Illinois GOP…

Richard Irvin Flops in Interviews as IL GOP Primary Gets Messier

Reporters Roast Irvin for Continuing to Refuse to Answer Questions In a new episode of the Chicago Way podcast, hosts John Kass and Jeff Carlin slammed Richard Irvin for running from reporters for weeks and his catastrophic failures in recent interviews where he dodged questions on Trump and abortion. Listen here at the 8:15 and…

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Jeanne Ives “​​Gives Bailey An Edge” and Slams Rest of Crowded IL GOP Primary Field