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* From the Tribune’s interview of Gov. Bruce Rauner…
“I am the head of the Republican Party, so I’ll be involved in advocating for candidates,” said Rauner, who insisted his primary focus will remain on government, a stance he accused the speaker of not sharing.
“(Madigan) has always been focused on the next election. It’s not policy, it’s the next election. But he’s taken it to another level right now,” Rauner said. “And I don’t know all the reasons why. I don’t know. But he’s very focused on positioning and posturing.”
For the answer, scan through IllinoisGO’s (for the primary) and the governor’s (for the general) multi-million dollar contribution disclosure reports. There’s also the little matter of the possibility that the Speaker could be slammed with millions of dollars in spending by or on behalf of his pro-business Democratic primary opponent.
Other than that, I, too, am befuddled.
/snark
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:11 am
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This is just the continuation of the facts Rauner ignores, followed by the…
“That’s baloney… ”
… and Rauner walks away from further questioning on the hypocritical subject at hand.
Heck, it worked for Rauner in beating Quinn, why stop now?
If you’re shocked by a Rauner hypocrisy at any turn, you’re not payin’ attention, or willfully ignorant to the Rauner M.O. Or blissfully unaware, here specifically, to IllinoisGO, the $20 Million to keep the GOP GA “owned”, and the “Tuenaround Agenda PAC…
… all that money parked… parked… for campaignin’.
Rauner’s hypocrisy is explained away as “baloney” and Raunerbots eat it up.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:19 am
Excuse me , Mr. Governor , Does the name “Tim Schneider” ring a bell ?
Comment by x ace Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:21 am
IllinoisGO hasn’t spent a dime yet (actually, $30).
How’s Goldner getting paid? Is there some sneaky dark fund?
Or is he just a concerned citizen doing it all pro-bono?
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:22 am
Rauner’s focus on government and policy = giving out cash to GOP members of the General Assembly to vote “present” on major bills.
Comment by Joe M Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:22 am
“But he’s very focused on positioning and posturing.”
Do you HAVE a mirror, Governor???
Comment by Anon221 Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:23 am
In a way Rauner reminds me of Trump. He’s quick to personal attacks on his opposition, i.e., Madigan, instead of explaining why his position/policies are better. Wash, rinse, repeat.
Comment by Sir Reel Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:26 am
umm…look at who’s Trump’s campaign manager …ring a bell? Same playbook.
Comment by Tumbleweed lines Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:33 am
The Tribune story about the Redflex trial somehow forgot
to mention that Goldner is fronting for Rauner when they described his political ties:
“Resolute owner Greg Goldner has acknowledged hiring Bills to work for a Redflex-funded nonprofit organization but has denied any wrongdoing connected with the contract. Goldner has political ties to both Rahm Emanuel and Daley. He was Emanuel’s campaign manager in his first run for Congress.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/redlight/ct-red-light-cameras-trial-met-0114-20160113-story.html
Must have been one of those accidental editing errors.
Comment by Keyrock Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:35 am
==who insisted his primary focus will remain on government==
Says the man who has yet to govern.
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:52 am
Well said Willy and Wensicia!
Comment by Norseman Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 10:58 am
Another day, another Rauner mislead…
Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 11:45 am
Rauner is now playing the same game as Madigan, with more resources.
Speaker Madigan is on unfamiliar footing and has made some unforced errors during session. He may make a few more during the campaign.
Comment by Formerly Known As... Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 11:53 am
Rauner’s comments are so contradictory, as usual–he is just a walkin’-talkin’-ball-o-CONTRADICTION.
“I am the head of the Republican Party, so
He says Madigan is focused on next election, implying he is not. Balderdash!
When will it end? How can people listen to this junk day after day?
Comment by cdog Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 1:38 pm
cdog- Thank you for bringing back Balderdash!
Comment by Anon221 Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 1:53 pm
The face of the party is banking on the turnaround agenda candidates for a mandate from the voters.
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 2:01 pm
Anon221, Balderdash is one of the best table games EVAH!!! (ever;)
Comment by cdog Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 4:08 pm