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* Some folks just can’t ever seem to fade out…
if you're keeping tabs of potential gubernatorial candidates, Tio Hardiman today said he's considering another run for governor.
— Tina Sfondeles (@TinaSfon) September 14, 2016
* The press release…
Tio Hardiman Offers Strong Alternative as 2018 Gubernatorial Prospect
(Chicago, IL) - After racking up 125,500 votes, securing nearly 30 percent of the vote statewide, and winning 30 counties downstate in the March 2014 Democratic Primary, Tio Hardiman is considering another run for Governor. The Chicago native has focused his career on strong community development and social change, and he believes in the face of economic and political stagnation, he is the catalyst Illinois needs. In a statement released today he said:
“My priorities have always focused on what is best for everyday people – ensuring youth have jobs, communities are economically stable and violence is reduced in every neighborhood. I represent the people, and in my first run for governor in 2014, I learned exactly what it would take to ensure a successful primary campaign. I’m determined to represent the common voice, and I’m the only candidate in the state of Illinois who does not need millions of dollars to win a primary. I could win the March 2018 Primary with $500,000, which promises to be a wide-open raise that is anyone’s game. Governor Bruce Rauner has disappointed millions of people across Illinois by allowing the state’s economy to languish. He has failed to reduce the state deficit, failed to address violence in Chicago, refused to fairly fund Chicago Public Schools, and has aggressively worked to break apart Illinois unions that protect hard working citizens. Illinois needs a leader who can take us in the right direction, and I plan to run a comprehensive grassroots organizing effort that will galvanize over 100,000 people to join my campaign.” - Tio Hardiman, prospective 2018 gubernatorial nominee
He says he can win the race with $500,000? Does he recall that he only raised $19,372.11 in the first quarter of 2014? And all but $555 of that was a loan to himself?
Hardiman ran an almost non-existent campaign. So, he didn’t “win” those votes and counties. The inept, unpopular Pat Quinn lost them.
But, whatevs. It’s a free country. Have at it.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:14 am
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Dude, you got trounced by Pat Quinn. Take a T.O., Tio.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:17 am
It shouldn’t have made me unreasonably happy to click Rich’s headline and find out it wasn’t referring to Pat Quinn.
But it did.
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:20 am
It seems “winning” many downstate counties against Pat Quinn has gone to Tio’s head.
Comment by Three times Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:22 am
I’d vote for him if it’s Tio vs Bruce.
Comment by Cheryl44 Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:23 am
Speakin’ of not goin’ away- former everything Glenn Poshard just got name to the John A. Logan Community College Board.
Comment by Annonin' Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:24 am
I’m with Cheryl44…not a great choice but better than the current Gov?
Comment by Belle Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:34 am
I would like to see a Tio vs. Bill Kelly Matchup.
Comment by Saluki Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:46 am
how appropriate that his first name is Tio, as in all those old jokes about a family member. (See SNL, etc.)
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 12:24 pm
He rode that domestic violence charge to prominence. Quite a reversal of the usual order.
Comment by FYI Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 1:00 pm
Start small dude. Get yourself elected to the LSC or PTA first . . .
Only billionaires get to start at the top.
Comment by siriusly Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 1:35 pm
Maybe Tio can get Jacob Meister to fund him again. Oh, wait, that didn’t work out so well last time.
Comment by Michael Westen Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 4:19 pm