* From the Plains Dealer…
Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s presidential campaign has brought on a new adviser whose name and face will be familiar to close Kasich observers.
Mike Schrimpf, who has been serving as Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s deputy chief of staff, will “oversee strategic message development and outreach” in the role of communications director, Team Kasich announced Sunday in an email.
Schrimpf’s twin brother, Chris, had that title when Kasich’s campaign launched last summer. Chris Schrimpf has taken on a role as senior communications adviser and continues to direct Kasich’s press operation on the road.
Both Schrimpfs are veterans of the Republican Governors Association.
“Mike has worked well with our organization for many years at RGA and will be a good fit with the team as Governor Kasich’s growing support creates new opportunities for us to talk about his positive, unifying vision for America,” Kasich campaign manager Beth Hansen said in the emailed statement. “He is an excellent communication thinker and leader who knows how to work effectively in senior positions with large teams and we’re fortunate to have him join the campaign.”
* From the governor’s office…
Mike Schrimpf remains a trusted adviser to Governor Rauner and will continue to advise the Illinois Republican Party throughout the year.
With Schrimpf’s departure, Lance Trover will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications while Richard Goldberg will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs and Strategic Initiatives.
It was explained to me that Goldberg will now have a role in comms planning.
* Politico…
If Kasich’s bid does peter out sooner than later, Schrimpf will then move toward helping with 2016 state races in Illinois, we’re told. The governor’s office on Sunday said Schrimpf will advise the Illinois Republican Party for the remainder of the year. There are a batch of contested seats in the Illinois Legislature that are part of a larger fight between Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and Rauner. It’s expected Schrimpf will return to team Rauner at some point.
– Kasich vs. Rubio: Schrimpf, who was the top spokesman during Rauner’s record-spending campaign run, will go to battle against Chip Englander, Rauner’s former campaign manager who recently landed with team Rubio. Kasich managed to capture the support of traditional Republicans in Illinois but Rubio’s team says it’s ties here are just as deep. Game on.
* From P2016.org…
RUBIO ILLINOIS
Chairman State Sen. Michael Connelly
(reported by the Chicago Tribune on Oct. 5, 2015) Elected to the Senate in 2012, representing the 21st District. He previously served two terms in the House, first elected in 2008; on the DuPage County Board, elected in 200; and as a Lisle village trustee. Connelly is an attorney from Lisle, in private practice for over 20 years. J.D. from the John Marshall Law School,1989; undergraduate degree from Loyola University,1986. Born in Chicago and raised in LaGrange.
Co-Chair U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood
(reported on Oct. 14, 2015) Represents the 18th CD, Peoria; elected in a special election in Sept. 2015. Served in the Illinois State Senate, 2011-15. U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada, 2001-05. Prosecutor in Tazewell County, IL, 1999-2001. Prosecutor in Cook County, IL, 1997-99. Worked for U.S. Rep. Jerry Lewis (CA), 1990-94. J.D. from John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Ill., 1997; B.A. from Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, 1990.
Supporter Kenneth Griffin
(reported by The New York Times on Dec. 9, 201) “billionaire hedge fund manager”
* And…
KASICH ILLINOIS
(announced Oct. 14, 2015)
Chairman:
Christine Radogno, Republican Leader, Illinois Senate
Co-Chairs:
Dan Cronin, DuPage County Board Chairman
Dave Syverson, Illinois State Senator, 35th District
Ed Sullivan, Illinois House of Representatives, 51st Distrct
David Harris, Illinois House of Representatives, 53rd District
Ron Sandack, Illinois House of Representatives, 81st District
Tom Demmer, Illinois House of Representatives, 90th District
Randy Frese, Illinois House of Representatives, 94th District
Jim Schultz, Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; Chairman, Citizens for Rauner
Pat Brady, former Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party
Sean Morrison, Cook County Commissioner, 17th District
(announced Dec. 3, 2015)
Jil Tracy, former State Representative, 94th House District from 2006-15
Joseph Mohorovic, Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(announced Oct. 14, 2015)
Leadership Team:
Aaron Del Mar, Chairman of the Cook County Republican Party
Seth McMillan, Chairman of the Christian County Republican Party
Jerome Groniger, Chairman of the Coles County Republican Party
Liz Gorman, former Cook County Commissioner, 17th District
Cory Jobe, Director, Illinois Office of Tourism, Ward 6 Alderman
John Farney, Champaign County Auditor
Kristy Stephenson, City Treasurer, City of Metropolis
* The Schrimpf twins…
Caption?
* Related…
* House Republicans could be hurt by strong downdraft from Donald Trump if he wins presidential nod: Unlike some other vulnerable Republicans, Dold is not waiting to distinguish himself from Trump in his suburban Chicago seat, where Democrats are likely to turn out in droves to back their presidential nominee. And it is not an idle concern that moderate Republicans — or independents who might support a Republican in another presidential year — will choose to either stay home or worse, back Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders. “For me, it’s personal,” Dold said in an interview with the Washington Post. “[Trump’s] comments about women, his comments about minorities, about Latinos — for me that’s not a guy I would support.” In a refrain that national Republican strategists may be echoing if Trump or Cruz wins the GOP nod, Dold believes the key to his reelection comes from ticket-splitters, voters who are likely to pull the lever for him and either Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders.
- Ducky LaMoore - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:11 am:
“Yeah, I walked away from a four year job to take a three week job. #Winning”
- Chicago Cynic - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:14 am:
I like Kasich (relative to the others), but this could be a pretty short assignment.
- Thoughts Matter - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:15 am:
With the announcement that Rauner is somewhat connected with Kasich( who I thought was sane), and the announcement that Jeb suspended his campaign.,,, I have no candidates left to vote for President March 15.
- Honeybear - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:17 am:
The “Prince of Snarkness” will have a hand in communications planning? nice…I’m sure that will improve the tone in Illinois. s/
- 47th Ward - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:21 am:
===It was explained to me that Goldberg will now have a role in comms planning.===
The prince of snarkness doing more communication? How does that get Rauner closer to 60/30?
Goldberg should be loaned out to the Trump campaign where his skills will be most valued and put to the best use.
- wordslinger - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:21 am:
His chair in the governor’s office will still be warm when the Kasich campaign wraps up.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:31 am:
New on TBS… “Temps”
- Michelle Flaherty - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:32 am:
You see Gov. Kasich, the problem is you don’t have any //s in your remarks, so people don’t know when to clap.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:35 am:
Although twin brothers, it’s clearly seen here that Mike got the “height” while Chris got the “hair”…
- Rabid - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:38 am:
Double forward cash
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:38 am:
===The prince of snarkness doing more communication? How does that get Rauner closer to 60/30?===
- 47th Ward -
Maybe the goal is to ensure 60/30 can’t and won’t happen?
Goldberg is still my favorite, but for every single wrong governing reason imaginable.
But, he is.
- wordslinger - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:47 am:
–Co-Chair U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood
(reported on Oct. 14, 2015) Represents the 18th CD, Peoria; elected in a special election in Sept. 2015. Served in the Illinois State Senate, 2011-15. U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada, 2001-05….–
Unless this is resume-writing by Kirk rules, that last entry needs a doozy of a modifier.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:49 am:
“You need two Schrimpfs… to equal one Goldberg. “
- Rabid - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:50 am:
Paid to keep trump out
- Liberty - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:51 am:
Well I was going to vote for Kasich but after seeing this list of people who care going to work for him, I’m not so sure.
- VanillaMan - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:51 am:
Working for Kasich at this point means you should get your pay in cash upfront, or you’ll get nothing later on.
But you can add it to your resume fodder, right?
- A guy - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:51 am:
How often do you get a shot at being Communications Director for the….Vice President?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:53 am:
I’m a Kasich supporter and I think this will help and hasn’t changed my opinion at all.
I wish Schrimpf all the best in his new role. No snark.
- Rabid - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 10:59 am:
I’ll be back. Just like herpes
- Politix - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 11:00 am:
Seems to me Schrimpf’s attack dog brand of or would be better suited for the Trump campaign but what do I know.
- Politix - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 11:01 am:
brand of pr
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 11:02 am:
“Chip can handle one Schrimpf, sure, but a second Schrimpf? Now it’s on.., “
- A Jack - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 11:03 am:
My Donald trumps your pair of Schrimpfs.
- Austin Blvd - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 11:22 am:
How Rauner paid me a bonus without using state cash.
Email message: Out hustlin’ & be back soon.
- Rabid - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 11:28 am:
The bobsey twins vist England
- Austin Blvd - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 11:34 am:
The hired political guns who Rauner criticized and now embraces.
- downstater - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 11:49 am:
Does anyone really think Kasich has a shot at the nomination?
- Blue Dog - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 11:56 am:
Well, looks like I’m undervoting in the Presidential primary this year.
Kasich was the only candidate I was interested in. I really felt like he was the “grown up” in the room at debates.
I get the RGA connection, but this is a bad hire for someone who is trying to portray themselves as a non divisive moderate.
- hot chocolate - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 12:08 pm:
Schrimpf is on the campaign for one day and they are throwing the whole “kitchen” sink at everyone. Bang up job chap! Want a redo on that leave you took?
- illinois manufacturer - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 12:16 pm:
I don’t have any local races so I will vote Bernie. Fall probably Trump against Hillary.below that all Democratic.I will never vote for an Illinois Republican again after the Raunerite takeover
- Ferris Wheel - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 12:46 pm:
“It was explained to me that Goldberg will now have a role in comms planning.”
Yes, because his clear and inclusive messaging so far has done a wonderful job bringing Illinois together…
- slow down - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 1:05 pm:
From everything we’ve seen the last two years, this move makes sense. Schrimpf, like Rauner and most of his staff, knows how to run a campaign, but has no actual interest in governing.
- Anonymous - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 1:09 pm:
At this point the centrist Republican candidates need to figure out how to stop Trump and Cruz. Kasich should pull out of Illinois and help Rubio here. Rubio should pull out of Ohio and make sure Kasich wins there.
I would rather see a brokered convention than a Trump or Cruz nomination.
- Ahoy! - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 1:16 pm:
Schrimpf decides to join brother on already sunken ship.
- Rabid - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 2:08 pm:
Goldberg said I’m here for lent season
- Jack Stephens - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 2:27 pm:
Kasich….another one who thinks that Women do NOT have a Constitutional Right to Privacy to make decisions about their own bodies, but Men do.
- crazybleedingheart - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 2:33 pm:
Giving up winning for Lent
- walker - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 4:31 pm:
The Conservatives with the capacity for compromise solutions, seem to be with Kasich. The others, not so much.
- Rabid - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 4:36 pm:
RGA incredible crash test dummy’s slick and spin
- Grandson of Man - Monday, Feb 22, 16 @ 7:58 pm:
**RUBIO ILLINOIS**
**Supporter Kenneth Griffin
(reported by The New York Times on Dec. 9, 201) “billionaire hedge fund manager”**
Of course Griffin supports Marcobot (h/t to whoever invented that name). Rubio wants to cut the capital gains tax rate to zero.
- Rabid - Tuesday, Feb 23, 16 @ 6:31 am:
Riding the gravey train for Ka$ich,lent out for lent
- Rabid - Tuesday, Feb 23, 16 @ 6:36 am:
Young republican ooda and loop
- Rabid - Tuesday, Feb 23, 16 @ 6:51 am:
Kool kids take on Cubans
- Rabid - Tuesday, Feb 23, 16 @ 7:40 am:
The head of the Illinois GOP said we have jobs waiting for us
- Rabid - Tuesday, Feb 23, 16 @ 7:48 am:
Gubernatorial goobers