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Thursday, Feb 11, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller

Kim Foxx: Amen
WATCH: Today we launched our first TV ad, "Amen." The ad showcases Kim’s personal and professional experience that we know will drive her holistic approach to repairing our broken criminal justice system. Check it out, then share, #TeamFoxx!

Posted by Kim Foxx for Cook County State's Attorney on Thursday, February 11, 2016

…Adding… Script…

When shots rang out in Cabrini, we hid here and prayed.

I’m Kim Foxx.

Cabrini came down, and I grew up.

Became a legal advocate for kids and prosecuted violent criminals.

But that violence, and those pleas for help, they’re still here.

That’s why I’m running for state’s attorney.

Because we need to do more to prevent violence and protect all of our kids.

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*** LIVE SESSION COVERAGE ***

Thursday, Feb 11, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller

* The Senate adjourned yesterday, but the House is still in…

(T)he afterglow of a wistful President Barack Obama’s call in Springfield for a “better politics” of civility might not even last 24 hours at the Capitol.

House Democrats have resurrected a labor-backed bill that would prevent a lockout or strike if an impasse is reached between state employees and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration.

The measure will go before a House committee Thursday morning, a day after Obama’s lofty speech to state lawmakers.

Last year, Gov. Rauner vetoed a similar measure, which Democrats in the House failed to overturn when House Speaker Michael Madigan was unable to keep his veto-proof majority unified. The state’s collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 expired July 1, the start of the new budget year.

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“Mike Madigan’s favorite state Senator”

Thursday, Feb 11, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller

* I told subscribers earlier this week about a Dan Proft radio ad blasting Republican state Sen. Sam McCann. Proft’s Liberty Principles PAC is now out with a similar TV ad. Rate it…

…Adding… Wordslinger in comments…

I think it’s a much more effective spot for the second intended audience, which is GOP GA members.

The message is, if you buck the governor on even one vote, if you cast a meaningless vote for a measure that doesn’t even become law, this is what you can expect.

That message comes through loud and clear.

Yep.

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