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Rauner’s not just dodging questions about Donald Trump

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* Gov. Rauner was asked today about the transportation funding “lock box” constitutional amendment that voters will have a say on this November.

You’ll recall that the Tribune fiercely editorialized against the proposal, calling it “Illinois’ diabolical ‘Safe Roads Amendment.’” You might also recall that Rauner’s former chief of staff is working on behalf of the proposed amendment, so it’s highly doubtful that Rauner actually opposes it.

The governor’s response…

Um, that’s a good question. I’m, I’m really not gonna comment on it. It’s going through its own process.

Such courage. /snark

* The question begins at about the 2:07 mark…

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posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 3:29 pm

Comments

“You mean that other thing that ~did~ get on the ballot? No, no idea. I’m just so locked in on Illinois and making real change.”

Comment by Timmeh Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 3:31 pm
Rauner isn’t the only one dodging questions on Trump. Here is Pete DiCianni in the 8th congressional district race.

Krishnamoorthi: DiCianni should take stance on Trump

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160915/news/160919312/

Comment by Betsy Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 3:32 pm
His Facebook Q&A should be fascinating. /s

Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 3:42 pm
Does that mean he’s voting for it but not endorsing it??

Comment by d.p.gumby Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 3:49 pm
Governor “I don’t own anything”

Comment by The Dude Abides Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 3:50 pm
Is there anything the Governor will admit to being involved with?

Comment by AC Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 3:50 pm
The thing I didn’t get with that editorial is aren’t they arguing that road money should be made available for other state spending, which would benefit AFSCME? And don’t they hate AFSCME? Or did I miss something?

Comment by Not It Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 4:09 pm
Mustn’t offend his fellow money people so Rauner pulls out the old tried and true Sgt. Schultz routine.

Comment by Norseman Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 4:25 pm
“Um, that’s a good question. I’m, I’m really not gonna comment on it. It’s going through its own process.”

More evidence that there is no such thing as stupid questions, but there certainly are stupid answers.

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 4:25 pm
–Um, that’s a good question. I’m, I’m really not gonna comment on it–

Um, here’s a good question: is he really the governor?

It must be clear by now that Gov. Rauner has spent somewhere north of $100 million in his retirement in pursuit of a very small and personal agenda.

Until he gets that, like Santino said, “then business will just have to suffer.”

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 4:49 pm
It sure is strange that an amendment must be passed to force legislators and governors to spend money collected from gasoline tax on roads.

Comment by road weary Thursday, Sep 15, 16 @ 5:26 pm
Elections are a process now like appointments?

Comment by Rabid Friday, Sep 16, 16 @ 10:06 am