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Monday, Jan 11, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller

* Press release…

Democrat Brad Schneider (IL-10) launched his first campaign television ad of 2016, highlighting his commitment to confronting gun violence. The ad comes out as President Obama unveils executive actions on curbing gun violence.

The 30 second ad features Schneider’s personal connection with gun violence and highlights that his very first speech in Congress called for action on background checks for gun purchases.

Schneider’s ad, “Background” can be viewed HERE.

Background:

After winning election in 2012, Schneider’s very first speech on the House Floor called for action on confronting gun violence. That speech can be viewed HERE.

During his entire time in Congress, Schneider was a tireless advocate and leading voice for gun safety measures, voting to increase funding for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by $19.5 million, while also cosponsoring the Gun Trafficking Prevention Act and the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013.

For his votes to prevent gun violence, Schneider earned an ‘F’ rating with the NRA.

Schneider’s primary opponent Nancy Rotering has been making the gun issue a top priority in her campaign.

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…Adding… While we’re at it, here’s the front page of Raja Krishnamoorthi’s first mailer. It’s a trifold…

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“Bruce doesn’t have a social agenda”

Monday, Jan 11, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller

* Bernie…

Gov. BRUCE RAUNER’s family foundation gave $100,000 in 2014 to Turning Point USA, a Lemont-based not-for-profit that identifies itself as a conservative activist organization.

“For too long the left has outperformed the right in grassroots organization,” states a 2014 year-in-review group newsletter. “TPUSA is here to change that.

“Our mission is to identify, register, educate, empower, organize, and mobilize student activists that believe in free markets and limited government,” it adds, saying it will organize an “army of activists.” […]

“Throughout the spring semester TPUSA will bring its Big Government Sucks campaign to over 1,000 college campuses nationwide,” the newsletter says. […]

In the 2014 newsletter, it notes that Rauner keynoted an event for the group, and it features a picture of Rauner and Kirk raising clasped hands, and a quote from Rauner that says, in part, “One of the greatest patriots and one of the greatest advocates for limited government and great conservative principles in the entire United States is Charlie Kirk. I think the world of this young man. He’s a superstar. I personally will do everything I can to help him expand his reach throughout the United States because his vision of America is the right vision for America.”

Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh (described as its “chief activist”) spoke to the group at its winter meeting.

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Good morning!

Monday, Jan 11, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller

* In retrospect, I probably should’ve posted this one Friday evening…

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