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* From a press release…

Former statewide GOP candidate for comptroller William J. Kelly has issued the following statement addressing the rumor that he is entering 2018 race for Illinois Governor against Bruce Rauner:

“There’s a rumor going around that I’m already an announced candidate for governor against Bruce Rauner in 2018. It’s true that I was planning to hold a news conference to discuss the disaster Rauner has been on jobs, education, and this state’s dire fiscal situation. However, I have since been urged by some of my key supporters to postpone this press conference to a later date.”

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:36 pm

Comments

1. “There’s a rumor I’m going to run for governor. I never run for anything, just kind of spend money and hope I get some exposure.” - WjK probably

   Comment by Kelly 4 Us Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:43 pm

2. Nuts. “I’m not Bruce Rauner” suspended his campaign before it got started.

   Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:48 pm

3. –However, I have since been urged by some of my key supporters to postpone this press conference to a later date.”–

   In other words, his mom wouldn’t give him a ride.

   Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:50 pm

4. I’m guessing he is still mulling over which slogan to use from the other days blog post.

   Comment by No Longer A Lurker Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:53 pm

5. He’s holding out for Trump to ask him to be his Veep.

   Comment by Casual observer Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:55 pm

6. We have to give Kelly credit where credit is due — for twelve hours, some people talked about Billy Kelly.

   Well played, son!

   Comment by Gooner Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:56 pm

7. Kellyspeak translation “My threat to run against Rauner was not met with the expected payoff, therefore I will seek opportunities elsewhere.”

   Comment by Rhino Slider Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:57 pm

8. key supporters = imaginary friends

   Bless his heart.

   Comment by Blue Bayou Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:57 pm

9. *PRESS RELEASE* William Kelly named head of XX Agency

   Kidding…kind of..

   Comment by Corporate Thug Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:57 pm

10. –However, I have since been urged by some of my key supporters to postpone this press conference to a later date.”–

    I’m sure this assemblage required very little time…and an even littler room.

    Go away.

    Comment by A guy Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 12:59 pm

11. I happens to a lot of guys your age, Bill.
    Nothing to be ashamed about.

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 1:05 pm

12. Who will give him a “communications consulting fee” this time?

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 1:34 pm

13. ===the disaster Rauner has been on jobs, education, and this state’s dire fiscal situation===

    I think there might be some decent in the ranks of the GOP over how things are going in Springfield. I thought that Rauners main focus was to be on employment and finances.

    Comment by Hit or Miss Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 1:48 pm

14. While the rumor is interesting and would make for an interesting race in 2018, William Kelly has stated that the rumors are false and is not pursuing a race for governor.

    Comment by Jake Leonard Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 1:49 pm

15. This is what passes for good news in this state!

    Comment by Chicago Cynic Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 2:12 pm

16. Perhaps a check is in the mail from the Governor.

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 2:24 pm

17. Wow, the voices in his head list this round…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 3:16 pm

18. and in a related story, the ghost of Abe Lincoln said “only Bruce Rauner could make William Kelley look like a legitimate option.”

    Comment by Saluki Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 3:18 pm

19. “I was gunna but then I read remarks from some of the traditionally anti-Rauner commenters on Capitol Fax and realized it was a bad idea…..oh, I was also shown my oppo file….but mostly the comments thing.”

    Comment by Dirty Red Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 3:51 pm

20. Governor Kelly has a nice ring to it! Kelly would be better than this guy Rauner anyday!

    Comment by john Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 3:59 pm

21. That’s news we could have lived with out. The Sox 2 and 0 is news.

    Comment by mokenavince Wednesday, Apr 6, 16 @ 5:23 pm

22. Gadfly

    Comment by Ian Howell Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:52 am

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