* Press release from a Republican US Senate candidate…
Don Tracy announced he put $2 million into his campaign for US Senate today, signifying his unwavering commitment to winning the race and defending the American Dream for working families across Illinois.
“This shows how committed I am to winning this race so all of Illinois has a leader working for them to lower the cost-of-living and defend our Midwestern values,” said Tracy. “I’ve spent my career fighting for Illinois working families and I’m ready to take that fight to Washington.”
We must make life more affordable for everyday Illinoisans who are struggling under the highest tax burden in the nation. With Illinois families facing sky-high costs for necessities like electricity, healthcare, and housing, Tracy’s financial commitment signals his determination to build a campaign capable of delivering results.
“Career politicians have failed Illinois working families for too long,” Tracy explained. “While they focus on special interests and extreme progressive agendas, I am focused on restoring common sense. My promise to Illinois families is that I will fight with everything I have to be a voice for all 102 counties that make up our great state.”
Discuss.
Also, I’m assuming this is a loan, but I’m awaiting a response on that point.
…Adding… The campaign confirmed that this is a loan.
- Jerry - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 1:29 pm:
One way he could lower the cost of living is to eliminate all the new Consumer Taxes levied by this administration.
- Duck Duck Goose - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 1:34 pm:
“Career politicians have failed Illinois working families for too long”
This, coming from a career candidate.
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 1:35 pm:
He’s going to need more than $2 million.
- Annonin' - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 1:37 pm:
Did not realize Don’s practice was plaintiff side of comp cases. We think that is what Fighting for working families means
- Socially DIstant Watcher - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 1:43 pm:
@47: he’s hoping for a ten to one Uihlein match
- Brandon - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 1:46 pm:
That message doesnt work here but they just keep repeating it. We enjoy are high QOL here in Illinois and Ill gladly keep paying to keep it.
- Frank - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 1:47 pm:
The so-called “American dream” is under assault by the leader of Tracy’s own party. But I digress.
- I-55 Fanatic - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 1:50 pm:
It’s really hard to take seriously any of the GOP fields in these statewide rices. The ILGOP ought to be thankful they’ve got a guy like Tracy who is willing to give business to operatives and consultants in what is going to be one of the most nationalized midterm elections ever.
- TJ - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 2:17 pm:
Wannabe career politician mad at career politicians. More at eleven.
- Nerd Herddddd - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 2:23 pm:
So he’s gonna stand up to Trump on tariffs and lower costs for working families… oh wait.
- hisgirlfriday - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 2:28 pm:
Just went to his website.
https://dontracyforil.com/
He does not disclose a single piece of legislation or public policy idea that he is for or against.
I can’t imagine subjecting yourself to this level of public scrutiny and sacrificing the amount of time and money it takes to run for U.S. Senate to not open up about some aspect of policy you actually care about. I mean if you’re already tilting at windmills just say what you think.
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 2:29 pm:
Nothing says defending Midwestern values quite like loaning yourself $2 million. But I bet it got a good laugh at the country club.
- Pundent - Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 2:50 pm:
=He does not disclose a single piece of legislation or public policy idea that he is for or against.=
I think that’s consistent with the party as a whole. To meet the criteria of MAGA you must endorse the leader and his objectives without question. That’s the pathway to an Illinois primary victory and general election defeat.