*** UPDATED x1 - Rauner at the winner’s circle *** And now… this
Thursday, Aug 14, 2014 - Posted by Rich Miller * The “Boat Drink Caucus” - Reps. Chad Hays Mike Tryon - would like me to tell you that their rockin’ cover band is playing at the Bud Tent from 5-8 this evening. Their backup band today was the Blackhawks’ house band at the United Center. Should be a good time. * Speaking of Tryon, here he is gazing in wide wonder at State Fair fashionista (or fashion disaster, depending) Dave Dring’s boots… ![]() *** UPDATE *** The post hasn’t generated many comments so far, but I’m betting the addition of this pic will do the trick… ![]()
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*** UPDATED x1 - Sen. Kirk reacts *** Tone it down, please
Thursday, Aug 14, 2014 - Posted by Rich Miller * Mark Brown…
That’s disgusting and way over the line. For crying out loud, it’s August and the campaign is already this ugly? *** UPDATE *** Sen. Mark Kirk reacted today…
He was being too kind.
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*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair
Thursday, Aug 14, 2014 - Posted by Rich Miller * Bruce Rauner will be arriving at the Fairgrounds on his motorcycle today…
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*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014 - Posted by Rich Miller * Kick back and watch it all happen…
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The tabula rasa effect
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 - Posted by Rich Miller * Mark Brown is amazed at recent poll results which showed 21 percent of voters think Gov. Pat Quinn is the real reformer in the race, while 46.5 percent believed Bruce Rauner was the real deal…
Most people get most of their information on governor’s races from TV ads, particularly this early in the campaign. It’s pretty much that simple. “Earned media” doesn’t really move the needle unless it’s used in a competent paid media message. Also, Quinn’s negatives have been awful for years, and Rauner is mainly a blank slate right now - although he did get just a plurality, so most are either not buying his act, think both of them are reformers or don’t know. I think about the same plurality would choose Rauner over Quinn when asked to compare the two on almost any specific positive attributes right now. Quinn is deeply unpopular. Rauner is not Quinn. The governor’s job is to make voters believe that Rauner is even worse than Quinn is. And that’s not gonna be easy, considering the governor’s numbers and particularly if his campaign spits out more goofy ads like they did yesterday. …Adding… From a commenter…
I think that has something to do with it as well. * Related…
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*** UPDATED x1 - “Celebrity” race CANCELED ***
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 - Posted by Rich Miller *** UPDATE *** Today’s “celebrity” harness race has been canceled. Apparently, all the other cancellations have created a crowded card today and they can’t get to us. So, maybe tomorrow or Thursday. I’ll let you know. * SJ-R…
I’ll be competing once again in the “celebrity” harness race today at 1 o’clock, barring yet another rain cancellation. The forecast looks pretty good, so keep your fingers crossed. So take a late lunch break at the fairgrounds today and bring a corn dog to the Grandstand. * By the way, because of this race and a big birthday party for members of my family, blogging could be pretty light this afternoon. I’ll have my laptop with me, though.
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Question of the day
Monday, Aug 11, 2014 - Posted by Rich Miller * From a press release…
* The ad… * The Question: What do you think of Gov. Quinn’s new TV ad? Explain, please. …Adding… Ah, heck, let’s do a poll, too… survey tool
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