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* UPDATED x1 * Rep. Phelps counters HGOP robocalls

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* I told you yesterday that the House Republicans had launched robocalls slamming several Democrats for voting for the omnibus appropriation bill, among other things.

From a longtime reader…

Robocalls coming in today from both sides. [Rep. Brandon] Phelps says that they are spending less and that the [approp] bill would help Southern Illinois by reopening the Hardin County Work Camp and more money for schools. He gives his phone number in Harrisburg and asks you to call if you have any questions.

A call from the incumbent himself will likely be more effective than a stranger’s voice. But many of these robocalls are tuned out. And they can’t go to mobile phones without a human dialer, which adds expense.

Rep. Phelps said he is doing 20,000 calls. He also said that he wasn’t going to allow the GOP attack to go unanswered. Phelps said he believes Rep. Dan Beiser also recorded a call last night.

*** UPDATE *** The HGOPs are running online ads now…

A Republican political committee has released a stream of online attack ads focused on Illinois House Democrats running for re-election who voted in favor of House Speaker Michael Madigan’s recent budget proposal.

“Over the past two days, House Democrats have decided to put their allegiance to Mike Madigan over the financial health of Illinois, voting twice for a disastrous budget that would create a $7 billion deficit and necessitate a $1,000 tax hike on Illinois families,” an Illinois Republican Party press release reads. “This is a clear signal that they would rather jump off the fiscal cliff than stand up to Mike Madigan.”

The campaign, launched by the House Republican Organization, consists of robocalls in seven districts and digital ads specifically targeting candidates seeking reelection in November.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 27, 16 @ 3:30 pm

Comments

Nothing wrong with a lil push back…

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 27, 16 @ 3:35 pm
==Phelps says that they are spending less ==

LOL

Less that what?

Comment by Anonymous Friday, May 27, 16 @ 3:35 pm
“Phelps says that they are spending less”

In what world does the budget Phelps voted for spend less???

Comment by John Rawls Friday, May 27, 16 @ 3:35 pm
I would assume he means less than we have been spending in the last year+ with no budget in place. Havent done the math and I’m not sure if that’s accurate, though.

Comment by fka Lester Holt's Mustache Friday, May 27, 16 @ 3:40 pm
Willy +1

Comment by Norseman Friday, May 27, 16 @ 3:42 pm
Robocalls are a very inexpensive way for campaigns to communicate. Not certain how effective most are - probably depends on how quickly you can hook the recipient to listed to the full message. Without a doubt, I find many to be mildly annoying, sometimes amusing, yet I will normally listen.

As I stated yesterday, neither Phelps or Bradley would be intimidated by the $$$$$$ our Governor seems willing to spend to promote his agenda.

Comment by illini Friday, May 27, 16 @ 3:51 pm
Phelps’s got a press release out that’s also trying to rebuff the GOP’s robocalls. He’s just trying to provide a counter, it’s the best move at this point for all of those legislators who are included in the robocalls.

Comment by Bazinga2014 Friday, May 27, 16 @ 3:52 pm
All’s fair, but “we’re spending less?” Not sure he’s helping himself by suggesting that.

Comment by A guy Friday, May 27, 16 @ 3:52 pm
Rauner is wasting his money on trying to go after Phelps. Brandon is hyper-reactive to constituent requests, and people generally like the guy. Plus, his opponent is not exactly well known. Good luck gov.

Comment by Saluki Friday, May 27, 16 @ 4:03 pm
So, I assume Rep. Phelps will run touting his vote for this budget that spends less??? I think it unlikely.

Comment by Reme Friday, May 27, 16 @ 4:05 pm
This is all very good news!

Comment by Georg Sande Friday, May 27, 16 @ 4:40 pm
== And they can’t go to mobile phones without a human dialer, which adds expense. ==

Since when? I get plenty of robo-calls on my cell from either Medicare providers / scammers!

Comment by Anonymous Friday, May 27, 16 @ 4:44 pm
4:44pm was I.

Comment by RNUG Friday, May 27, 16 @ 4:45 pm