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Daiber finally surfaces to complain about lack of attention

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One of the less-affluent candidates for Governor is sounding off about taxes, media coverage and more. […]

“As rigorous as I have campaigned in this state, not just here in the city…many of you have been with me a number of times weekly, we don’t draw the attention because we are just a middle class candidate,” Daiber said.

Daiber told reporters there is nothing wrong with being a millionaire or billionaire, but it has nothing to do with qualifications for office. And he says it is important to know that the rich are paying their fair share of taxes. So, he says, it is important for candidates to disclose more of their tax information than the others in this race have done so far.

* Tribune…

“We don’t draw the attention because we’re just a middle-class candidate. There is not this just awe about you because you’re a billionaire. It has nothing to do with your qualifications. It has nothing to do (with) whether you’re on TV or how many times people see you on TV,” he said Wednesday. […]

Despite his frustration, Daiber said it “hasn’t stopped me from staying in this race. It hasn’t stopped me from getting my message to the residents in the state of Illinois. We campaign hard each and every day to get our message out.” […]

“I can’t say that any candidate approached me to drop out, but I can tell you many higher-level elected officials have contacted me and have encouraged me to support the party,” he replied.

Asked what that meant, Daiber said he assumed it was an invitation to drop out and “support a candidate who was looked at as having been endorsed by the county chairmen’s association.”

First, he’s not getting coverage because he hasn’t been doing anything worth covering. Look at his Twitter page. It’s mostly bereft of policy ideas or newsworthiness. He doesn’t send out press releases on topics of the day. Until yesterday, he hasn’t held press conferences. If you want coverage, do something. He did do something yesterday, so he got some coverage. This ain’t rocket science…

* Daiber’s tax plan would cut taxes for most Illinoisans

* Gubernatorial candidate Bob Daiber proposes graduated income tax

* In Offering Details Of Progressive Tax Plan, Gov Candidate Daiber Standing Alone

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 5, 18 @ 9:37 am

Comments

Yeah, well, we’ve all got problems. Don’t tell me your problems, tell me your solutions.

I’m all full on whiny politicians, starting with the dude who spent a fortune for the Big Chair and can’t stop crying about his impotence.

Comment by wordslinger Friday, Jan 5, 18 @ 9:43 am
It’s not the media’s job to get you name recognition. Perhaps you should have developed some yourself before deciding to run for the highest office in the state. Or raised money to create your own. Or had some ideas to talk about. Also, piece of advice, stop referring to yourself as “we.” Not very middle class.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Jan 5, 18 @ 9:47 am
Best of luck with the progressive income tax now that the SALT taxes are limited !

Comment by Steve Friday, Jan 5, 18 @ 9:49 am
I’ve actually been surprised that he’s gotten the attention that he’s gotten.

Comment by Just Observing Friday, Jan 5, 18 @ 9:53 am
While I have doubts about the math, I do applaud Daiber for at least advancing his position on a progressive tax structure. He needs to do a lot more than that. Simply pointing a finger at his opponents and complaining about their tax disclosures isn’t going to get him noticed.

Comment by Pundent Friday, Jan 5, 18 @ 10:09 am