* I’m coming late to these ads. Sorry. Press release…
Today, Ted Dabrowski, conservative candidate for governor, released a new ad that will air on television, digital platforms and radio. Dabrowski takes Gov. J.B. Pritzker up on his challenge that dares anyone to end his protection of illegal alien criminals. Pritzker’s protection comes at the expense of the safety of Illinois families and literally at the expense of residents in terms of taxpayer-funded health care, rent and college-tuition for those illegally residing in Illinois.
Dabrowski, the son of parents who emigrated to the United States legally from Poland and Ecuador, is the candidate endorsed by Angel Parents like Joe Abraham, Katie Abraham’s father, because he represents the sharpest contrast to Pritzker on immigration and public safety issues. He is the only candidate for governor who has committed to go all-in on repeal of the state’s sanctuary law and a restoration of the rule of law in Illinois.
“If you come for my people, you come through me.” (Pritzker)
That was Pritzker’s challenge to President Trump.
But who are Pritzker’s people?
They’re the more than 1,700 illegal alien predators Pritzker helped escape from ICE.
They’re the people whose health care, rent and college tuition you pay for.
Well, I have a message for you, Governor.
I’ll be coming for you and going through you.
Your days and the days of sanctuary living for “your people” are over.
* And now for something completely different…
Today, State Representative Margaret Croke released new ads in her campaign for Illinois State Comptroller. The ads highlight Croke’s commitment to increasing transparency, eliminating waste, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently. “That’s A Lot” and “Hide and Seek” are now running across digital platforms statewide.
“I’m running for Comptroller because I want Illinois to be the best place for every child to receive a quality education, find a job, and raise their own family, because that’s what I want for my own three children,” said State Representative Margaret Croke. “As Comptroller, I will be a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars and lead everyday with transparency, accountability, and efficiency. I look forward to continuing to share that message with Illinoisans across the state in the final weeks of this campaign.”
Margaret Croke: The Illinois state budget is over $55 billion a year.
Mary Pearl Croke: That’s a lot!
Margaret Croke: But do you know how it’s actually spent?
Hattie Croke: I don’t!
Margaret Croke: I’m Margaret Croke.
PJ Croke: She’s our mom!
Margaret Croke: As a State Representative, I worked to make things more affordable by eliminating the tax on groceries. Now I’m running for Comptroller to get rid of the waste in Springfield and use your tax dollars wisely. Because as a mom of three, I know something about oversight.
While not mentioned here, I found an ad for Rick Heidner on YouTube recently and am sort of relieved he removed references as being a Trump Republican for Governor. Not sure that helped him here.
- I’ll shine a light on where our money goes, eliminate waste and fraud, and ensure that Illinoisans can track every dollar spent. -
So you’re taking JBT’s and Sheila Simon’s 2014 campaign messages and combining them, how original.
- Three Dimensional Checkers - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 8:47 am:
I don’t want to vote for someone with obvious ties to the fake money industry, especially for a financial office, but it would not surprise me if Croke’s deploying toddler cuteness strategy ends up working.
===taking JBT’s and Sheila Simon’s 2014 campaign messages===
Not to defend her ad, but why is that such a bad thing? Look, if you support another candidate, fine, but try to come up with better objections than this. Makes you look petty.
- Pot calling kettle - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:14 am:
Ted: “A” for the base; “F” for mis-characterizing what is in the graphic on his ad.
Croke: “B+” Feel-good kids, explains what the Comptroller does, shows Croke as a relatable person. The only reason I did not give an “A” is because neither ad provides anything other than what Mendoza is already doing.
- That Train’s Never Late - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:18 am:
“than what Mendoza is already doing.”
Twas ever thus. There’s only so many ways they can say they’ll do the same thing - only different.
Isn’t not that good: it’s not that bad. Illegal aliens do cost money and that’s a point to get across in the GOP primary.
- here we go again - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:32 am:
Re Croke ad: Never been a fan of politicians leveraging their young children for political advantage. But people keep doing it so it must work.
Re Dabrowski ad: I get it why his handlers feel the need to butch up their vertically challenged candidate. But I’m not buying the tough guy schtick from a policy wonk who has been sitting in an office for years cranking out data analysis and who has never run for anything before.
Neither of these ads explain why the candidates are any different from other candidates (except that Croke’s kids are hers and not her challengers’). The platforms are not remotely unique. To Rich’s point, there’s a reason these platforms are so common. But mostly, these ads telegraph that they’ve got money for TV.
- Remember the Alamo II - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 10:02 am:
Why is everyone so concerned about the uniqueness of the message?
Croke is trying to succeed Susana Medndoza, who has done a fantastic job as Comptroller. Why is it a bad thing for someone to be saying we will continue to do a good job? People need to get over themselves. Not every voter is a political animal.
- Levois - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 8:42 am:
While not mentioned here, I found an ad for Rick Heidner on YouTube recently and am sort of relieved he removed references as being a Trump Republican for Governor. Not sure that helped him here.
- Excitable Boy - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 8:46 am:
- I’ll shine a light on where our money goes, eliminate waste and fraud, and ensure that Illinoisans can track every dollar spent. -
So you’re taking JBT’s and Sheila Simon’s 2014 campaign messages and combining them, how original.
- Three Dimensional Checkers - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 8:47 am:
I don’t want to vote for someone with obvious ties to the fake money industry, especially for a financial office, but it would not surprise me if Croke’s deploying toddler cuteness strategy ends up working.
- Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:06 am:
Dabrowski-F. Usual right-winged fearmongering. My God, do these people ever have a remotely original idea?
Croke-B. No fearmongering just here’s how I’ll show you how your money is spent. Not original by any means, but at least it’s sans boogeyman.
- City Zen - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:10 am:
==eliminating the tax on groceries==
Oh no, she’s doing it too.
- Rich Miller - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:11 am:
===taking JBT’s and Sheila Simon’s 2014 campaign messages===
Not to defend her ad, but why is that such a bad thing? Look, if you support another candidate, fine, but try to come up with better objections than this. Makes you look petty.
- Pot calling kettle - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:14 am:
Ted: “A” for the base; “F” for mis-characterizing what is in the graphic on his ad.
Croke: “B+” Feel-good kids, explains what the Comptroller does, shows Croke as a relatable person. The only reason I did not give an “A” is because neither ad provides anything other than what Mendoza is already doing.
- That Train’s Never Late - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:18 am:
“than what Mendoza is already doing.”
Twas ever thus. There’s only so many ways they can say they’ll do the same thing - only different.
- Steve - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:24 am:
Ted: ‘B -’
Isn’t not that good: it’s not that bad. Illegal aliens do cost money and that’s a point to get across in the GOP primary.
- here we go again - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:32 am:
Re Croke ad: Never been a fan of politicians leveraging their young children for political advantage. But people keep doing it so it must work.
Re Dabrowski ad: I get it why his handlers feel the need to butch up their vertically challenged candidate. But I’m not buying the tough guy schtick from a policy wonk who has been sitting in an office for years cranking out data analysis and who has never run for anything before.
- Socially DIstant Watcher - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 9:49 am:
Neither of these ads explain why the candidates are any different from other candidates (except that Croke’s kids are hers and not her challengers’). The platforms are not remotely unique. To Rich’s point, there’s a reason these platforms are so common. But mostly, these ads telegraph that they’ve got money for TV.
- Remember the Alamo II - Thursday, Feb 19, 26 @ 10:02 am:
Why is everyone so concerned about the uniqueness of the message?
Croke is trying to succeed Susana Medndoza, who has done a fantastic job as Comptroller. Why is it a bad thing for someone to be saying we will continue to do a good job? People need to get over themselves. Not every voter is a political animal.