Hi I’m Nancy Rotering. I’m running for Attorney General and I want to tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a mother of four boys, Mayor of Highland Park, and I’ve been an activist for progressive causes like gun control and women’s rights.
When Pat Quinn failed to ban assault weapons to protect our cities, I took action and fought the NRA all the way to the Supreme Court and won.
You want an Attorney General unafraid to push a real progressive agenda? I’m your woman.
*** UPDATE 1 *** David Roeder, spokesman for Quinn for Illinois…
This is a false attack from Mayor Rotering, who should know better. As governor, Pat Quinn signed laws to toughen penalties for gun crimes. As attorney general, he will continue his work to ban assault weapons. In 2012, Governor Quinn received the Abraham Lincoln Award from the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence for his work on preventing gun violence. It will take determined advocacy, not unwarranted attacks, to achieve essential, common-sense reform to protect communities across Illinois.
Please see the 2013 article linked below in which the NRA-backed gun industry assailed Governor Quinn for his efforts to ban assault weapons.
* Meanwhile, Sen. Dan Biss is up on at least some Downstate stations…
That big $759k haul on Friday has apparently allowed @DanielBiss to go up on Downstate TV for first time. Saw an ad on @wandtv just now (#Olympics2018)
To his credit, Rauner is trying to allow local governments to pass right-to-work laws, a big step in making us competitive with surrounding states who are flourishing with those laws.
Some of his critics feel Rauner has simply lost touch with his Republican base, and would be ineffective even if elected. One veteran Republican observer noted that he failed to distinguish between the public employee unions, which need reform, and the private sector blue-collar families who don’t feel he cares about them. Their future support is crucial to a Republican future. Policies are great, but go nowhere without political skill.
Ives has no such baggage, and her military background, leadership experience, economics training, and overall grit and spunk, as displayed in the debate and other situations, give her the edge in leading our beloved state back to a hopeful future.
* Press release…
The Executive Board of the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA) has unanimously approved a zero-tolerance sexual harassment policy and pledge that they hope all Democratic candidates and campaigns will embrace and promote.
This morning, via e-mail, the IDCCA released the policy and pledge (attached) to Democratic candidates and campaigns running for the March 20th Primary Election. Campaigns are encouraged to sign the pledge and make an effort to let staff, interns, volunteers and the public know their operations are determined to maintain a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment.
“All Democratic candidates and campaigns should have a meaningful and legitimate policy on sexual harassment,” said Doug House, President of the IDCCA. “This is a strong template that has already, as of this morning, been embraced and signed by a number of Democratic candidates throughout Illinois.”
The recommendation for the policy and pledge comes from the IDCCA’s Sexual Harassment Task Force. The committee has been advancing a variety of recommendations to the association including suggesting the recent name change and rebranding of the former Chairmen’s Association.
Sangamon County Chair Doris Turner, Co-Chair of the Task Force, says the zero-tolerance pledge is the most important recommendation to come out of the group so far.
“Staff, volunteers, interns and other activists should know they the right to a safe, harassment-free experience in a campaign,” Turner said. “I’m proud to have a part in crafting a unifying pledge that Democratic candidates and campaigns can support, sign and promote.”
Another Task Force member, Lucy Moog of Chicago’s 43rd Ward, says the IDCCA’s pledge is a way to help spark increased awareness of sexual harassment among men and women alike.
“The IDCCA’s policy and pledge against sexual harassment is timely and important,” Moog said. “Not only is it an opportunity for every Illinois Democratic candidate to amplify our Party’s serious stand against sexual harassment, perhaps it will help give someone pause in thinking about their behavior. I’m hopeful this effort will have a role in breaking the cycle of silence that victims too often have to live with.”
State Senator Melinda Bush (D-31), a member of the Illinois Senate’s Task Force on Sexual Harassment, said the IDCCA’s work has already been noticed and appreciated among women in the General Assembly, including Republicans.
“Sexual harassment has no partisan preference - it is independent and thrives where silence helps to cover it up,” Bush said. “Work that the IDCCA is doing is helping to strengthen the voices of women of both political parties. While this policy and pledge is a set of guidelines for Democrats, I think Republican campaigns will also recognize how important this effort is for them as well.”
The IDCCA’s zero-tolerance sexual harassment policy and pledge is being offered to Democratic Party candidates at all levels. Copies of the materials will be promoted via social media and will soon be available for download at the association’s website, www.idcca.org – a direct link to the pledge is available at http://ildcca.org/2018/02/sexual-harassment-policy-and-pledge/.
*** UPDATE 3 *** I asked this on Twitter today about the new IDCCA policy…
Yeah. This is a very suspect passage: "The scope of the investigation shall be restricted to the specific allegation cited in the complaint."
You ask a legitimate question, so I wanted to both consult with our legal team and ensure that our leadership understands any concerns. Be aware, the line you reference is language that is mined from other legally sound policies we’ve relied on to build our framework.
If a sexual harassment investigation exposes, uncovers, realizes or “stumbles upon” other allegations, an additional and/or supplemental investigation can certainly be undertaken and the IDCCA strongly recommends one be started without delay. The issue is too serious for us to restrict the investigation of accusations.
The ultimate point of that policy line is to ensure limitations to the powers from the unlikelihood of an overzealous investigator who may expand investigations without merit.
Thanks Rich.
Toby
[ *** End Of Update *** ]
* Rauner campaign…
How Many Presidents Have Come and Gone Since Mike Madigan Took Office?
In honor of President’s Day, we put together a list of everyone who has served as President of the United States since Mike Madigan was first elected in 1971. We’ve had nine (9!) different presidents during that time and yet only one Speaker of the House for all but two years in Illinois since our own Ronald Reagan served in the White House.
Richard Nixon (1969-1974)
Gerald Ford (1974-1977)
Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)
Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)
George H.W. Bush (1989-1993)
Bill Clinton (1993-2001)
George W. Bush (2001-2009)
Barack Obama (2009-2017)
Donald Trump (2017-Present)
Rotering’s ad prominently features her one trick pony platform. The timing is (sadly) good for raising this issue, but she needs to broaden her message and focus considerably –and soon– if she is going to have any chance in the statewide AG race. Grade C+
Biss surges when the other candidates fail. After Kennedy’s horrible commentaries on his failing campaign. After JB’s quasi racist phone conversations.
==Given his support for a LaSalle Street transaction tax, Biss’ $250K from Stephen Schuler is very interesting.==
Not sure he’s still in the HFT game. The GETCO guys cashed out their trading fortune and the firm is in NJ now (or what’s left of it). Their investment interests now seem to be focused around legalized cannabis.
- Back to the Future - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 2:13 pm:
On the Ag candidate’s ad, am I supposed to come away from the ad with the opinion PQ is in favor of assault weapons
Thanks Nancy, I never knew that. I bet no one else on the planet knew that either.
Is this woman the only one in IL that doesn’t know how Quinn feels about guns? Is she another Rauner who thinks that the governor (or the attorney general) passes all of the laws? Dumb.
I will probably vote for Quinn in the Fall, in spite of his gun record, but I guarantee that a lot of Democrats won’t vote for for her…
Dan Biss TV ads have been on in Central IL for weeks. Not sure where the commentary that he is just going up is coming from. I have seen the “ironing board” ad for Biss dozens of times over the past several weeks.
- Responsa - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 8:06 am:
Rotering’s ad prominently features her one trick pony platform. The timing is (sadly) good for raising this issue, but she needs to broaden her message and focus considerably –and soon– if she is going to have any chance in the statewide AG race. Grade C+
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 8:30 am:
Biss surges when the other candidates fail. After Kennedy’s horrible commentaries on his failing campaign. After JB’s quasi racist phone conversations.
- SaulGoodman - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 8:46 am:
**This is a false attack from Mayor Rotering**
Nope. Pat Quinn failed to ban assault weapons as Governor. This is undeniably true.
- wordslinger - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 9:12 am:
Given his support for a LaSalle Street transaction tax, Biss’ $250K from Stephen Schuler is very interesting.
Schuler is a pioneer in high-frequency trading. When that dude moves, he makes thousands of trades a second.
Apparently, a transaction tax isn’t a deal-breaker for him.
https://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/0921/revolutionaries-stocks-getco-new-masters-of-wall-street.html#1c801fe542c7
- Collinsville Kevin - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 9:15 am:
Anybody but Quinn.
- G'Kar - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 9:15 am:
I live in the Peoria market and watched a lot of the Olympics over the weekend. Only time I heard Biss’ name mentioned was in JB’s attack ads.
- City Zen - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 9:58 am:
==Given his support for a LaSalle Street transaction tax, Biss’ $250K from Stephen Schuler is very interesting.==
Not sure he’s still in the HFT game. The GETCO guys cashed out their trading fortune and the firm is in NJ now (or what’s left of it). Their investment interests now seem to be focused around legalized cannabis.
- wordslinger - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 10:10 am:
CZ, Schuler is a trading lifer. The fact that he would drop a quarter of a million on a proponent of a transaction tax is significant.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 1:47 pm:
“Kankakee Daily Journal has endorsed Rep. Jeanne Ives for governor”
I’m embarrassed to be from Kankakee today
- Annonin' - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 2:07 pm:
Anony…just today
- Back to the Future - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 2:13 pm:
On the Ag candidate’s ad, am I supposed to come away from the ad with the opinion PQ is in favor of assault weapons
Thanks Nancy, I never knew that. I bet no one else on the planet knew that either.
- downstate commissioner - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 3:06 pm:
Is this woman the only one in IL that doesn’t know how Quinn feels about guns? Is she another Rauner who thinks that the governor (or the attorney general) passes all of the laws? Dumb.
I will probably vote for Quinn in the Fall, in spite of his gun record, but I guarantee that a lot of Democrats won’t vote for for her…
- Truthseeker - Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 4:08 pm:
Dan Biss TV ads have been on in Central IL for weeks. Not sure where the commentary that he is just going up is coming from. I have seen the “ironing board” ad for Biss dozens of times over the past several weeks.