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* Background is here in case you need it. ILGOP…
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider released the following statement on State Representative Jeanne Ives’ recently released campaign advertisement:
“There is no place in the Illinois Republican Party for rhetoric that attacks our fellow Illinoisans based on their race, gender or humanity. Representative Ives’ campaign ad does not reflect who we are as the Party of Lincoln and as proud residents of our great and diverse state. She should pull down the ad and immediately apologize to the Illinoisans who were negatively portrayed in a cowardly attempt to stoke political division.”
* And…
Republican Attorney General Candidate Erika Harold released the following statement on new Ives campaign ad:
“This ad denigrates, mocks and marginalizes groups of Illinoisans and cannot represent our Republican Party. I call on the Ives campaign to immediately take it off the air. The Republican Party must be about fighting for the ideals and values that have made our country the envy of the world and promoting the dignity and value of every Illinoisan.”
* OK, but keep in mind that Gov. Rauner’s campaign never once mentioned Ives’ ad in his official statement yesterday…
Governor Rauner is the only candidate in either party who will take on Mike Madigan, cut taxes, and reform our state. Representative Ives has already admitted that she’s not willing to take on Mike Madigan and will keep his 32% tax hike — not surprising given her history of opposing property tax reductions. Looks like JB Pritzker has some competition as Mike Madigan’s favorite candidate.
Whether it’s refusing to comment on a cartoon that was deemed racist, or saying “What doesn’t matter is definitions” when asked if a Neo-Nazi attack was domestic terrorism, or when he wouldn’t call David Duke a racist, the man has real trouble with stuff like this.
This Ives ad is a meatball right over the plate. But instead of taking a swing himself, he’s making everybody else - from fellow Republicans, to the news media, to activists, to Democrats - do his work for him.
* The governor will have the perfect opportunity to say something this evening. From tonight’s Equality Illinois fundraising gala schedule…
8:00 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. Introduction of Elected Officials and Candidates, featuring brief remarks by First Lady Diana Rauner, Gov. Bruce Rauner, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
If he doesn’t say something tonight, then he’ll probably again have to be dragged into reacting and that won’t be a good look.
* Meanwhile, one of the weirdest things about the controversy surrounding Ives’ ad was that some of her supporters were apparently so freaked out by the spot that they took to social media to accuse others of fabricating the ad to make Ives look bad. For instance, here’s somebody claiming I made the ad myself…
* This guy posted several tweets accusing the CS-T of fabricating the story…
the whole video looks poorly fabricated, still waiting for a confirmation from Ives Camp HQ that this is her ad or is it another fabricated ad.
— Ric Riebold (@ricriebold) February 3, 2018
The Ives campaign had confirmed it was her ad hours before he wrote that tweet.
* But other Ives supporters are taking this route…
A bit of political analysis from @AllenSkillicorn’s Facebook page. He admits this ad was designed to “offend those that will never vote for us anyways.” It’s right out of the Milo playbook — the guy Breitbart fired. pic.twitter.com/zxvEr8XsTO
— Mark Maxwell (@WCIA3Mark) February 3, 2018
Also, to those on the left side of the equation who said the ad was merely a PR ploy by Ives and would never actually air, Chicago-area folks are telling me they’ve been seeing the ad on their teevees today.
*** UPDATE *** Here you go…
Full quote: @GovRauner “I think that just shows how unelectable @JeanneIves really is.”
On if her ad hurts the Illinois Republican Party:
“Rep. @JeanneIves has associated herself with questionable individuals that really don’t represent the views of the people of IL.”— Baylee Steelman (@bayleeasteelman) February 3, 2018
* Related…
* GOP Governor pokes IL social conservatives’ in eye keynoting abortion, gay rights banquet
* Illinois governor candidate stands by ad blasted as racist
* Ives’ anti-Rauner ad ripped as ‘racist, sexist, homophobic’
* Ives ad targets transgender community, immigrants and women who get abortions
* Jeanne Ives ‘Thank You’ ad stirs controversy
* Ives “Thank you, Bruce Rauner” TV ad causing uproar
posted by Rich Miller
Saturday, Feb 3, 18 @ 1:26 pm
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Reps Ives and Skillicorn are embarrassing their party and their state… but not themselves
SMH
Comment by BlackHawk Boone Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:11 am
Ives wasn’t viable prior to this ad. After a week of “controversy”, she’ll be within striking distance.
Brilliant.
Comment by Someone Who Knows Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:13 am
===she’ll be within striking distance. Brilliant===
Take a breath.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:18 am
the ad is offensive, but I appreciate that Ives is being forthright about her racism, as opposed to the more subtle racism of a Nixon or reagan.
Comment by hexagon Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:19 am
The Republicans aren’t offering a palatable (for me) candidate so now it comes down to choosing which Dem candidate to vote for. If the Illinois Republican Party wants this indie voter they’re going to have to do better than Rauner and Ives.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:21 am
The Ives ad does one thing. It gives her media coverage. I quote “The only thing worse then being talked about, is not being talked about.” She is being talked about, and name recognition will help her in the long run.
Comment by Retired Educator Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:22 am
Rep Ives ad represents the absolute worst in politics. Though she should be ashamed she won’t be. This ad represents her beliefs. She’s never hidden them so this type of thing shouldn’t be a surprise.
Comment by Demoralized Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:23 am
If she were honest/brave she would have made the immigrant bandit look more Latino.
Comment by Cheryl44 Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:24 am
Ultimately, Rauner knows that he’s going to need the votes of the troglodytes to whom the Ives ad appeals. He will continue to be very elliptical in his criticism of Ives, lest those folks go voting libertarian or just skip the governor’s race.
Comment by Moe Berg Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:25 am
The fact that the article after this talks about Ives getting another 2 million from Uihlein shows how there are plenty of Republicans willing to reward this short of behavior. We will see how much it benefits her at the end but right now she’s growing her fanatic support base while Rauner blunders about like a drunk elephant.
Comment by ItsMillerTime Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:25 am
This ad did exactly what she wanted it to do. A whole lot of people now know her name.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:25 am
“Take a breath”
Whyyyyyy? The whack jobs are under full sail. Bill Brady just fumbled through 18 painful minutes trying to defend GovJunk. he cited the ed bill that went from bein’ a vetoed “Chicago bailout” to a historic, national accomplishment just because a loophole for private school give aways was created.
Hope the GOPies don’t go too far left runnin’ from Ives ..tee hee.
Comment by Annonin' Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:27 am
===shows how there are plenty of Republicans willing to reward===
It shows there is one Republican willing to reward this behavior.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:30 am
ILGOP name calling their own candidate a coward, what about a debate
Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:33 am
===Ives getting another 2 million from Uihlein shows how there are plenty of Republicans willing to reward this short of behavior.===
You cite a single donor with a 7 figure donation and equating it with “plenty” of Republicans?
This is why the measuring of how many donors versus amount of monies raised is a better benchmark.
If Uihlein didn’t give the $2 million, would you say Ives has very little Republican support?
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:34 am
This is a move out of Trump’s playbook. Say things so outrageous that you’re going to be noticed no matter what. Worry about converting that recognition to votes later. It’s the only way she’s going to have a chance at winning so politically it’s a very smart move. Morally, well, that’s a whole different story….
Comment by Mouthy Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:36 am
The Governor is either unwilling or unable to ever call a spade a spade. Why he can’t seem to ever bring himself to comment on easy issues baffles me. He apparently can’t deviate from his “because Madigan” message. The man is completely incapable of thinking on his feet.
Comment by Demoralized Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:39 am
The question is if Uihlein is an outlier among Republicans. Frankly, historically, he hasn’t proven to be that far from the herd.
Anyone who doesn’t like this ad should be prepared for Ives to grow. You can’t count on someone else to take her out for you.
Comment by Arsenal Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:39 am
So when does the Governor actually fight his own battles? Rauner dodged this for a couple days, as usual, then really said nothing. Now he has his bought and paid for minions attack.
BTW if you think Jeanne isn’t having an impact just keep watching news stories looking to target her. Rauner’s team can’t outright attack so they’ll drop info to friendly press folks. Watch for a Jim Dey editorial shortly saying she’s unelectable and that Rauner is really trying but it’s not his fault.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:51 am
Also thank goodness looks like Radical Candor is back in the fold with the Rauner team after their falling out in July over the staff purge. Guess all is bought for, oops sorry, meant forgiven.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 9:55 am
==So politically this is a very smart move.==
It’s only a smart move if you really don’t want to win.
Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 10:17 am
Cheryl 44
- If she were honest/brave she would have made the immigrant bandit look more Latino. -
Isn’t your remark offensive?
Comment by Christopher Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 10:29 am
Yeah it’s really shameful when someone holds you accountable for your actions and then calls you out in public on it
Comment by True Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 10:41 am
==- If she were honest/brave she would have made the immigrant bandit look more Latino. -
Isn’t your remark offensive? ==
It would be offensive to someone not familiar with Ives. A Latino bandit would be a fair representation of what Ives has said publicly over her years as a member of the GA. I just assumed they couldn’t find a Latino actor.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 11:29 am
She just got 2 million more from Uihlein. I wonder if the next attack add is already in the can, and ready to go. She may not win, but the damage will last along time.
Comment by Retired Educator Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 11:54 am
Westerfield. That dude will do anything to get himself some name recognition…he’s a write-in candidate for the 99th District Rep seat, and an all-around alarmist on every local social media page. He’s the nobody, that nobody asked for.
Comment by Reese's Pieces Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 12:08 pm
I’ve tried taking offense at Ives’ ad, but just can’t get there. Not only is her ad a fair statement of the facts of Rauner’s decisions and actions, but where is it written that you can’t use sarcasm in a political ad? Ives is obviously spoofing Rauner’s “Thank You” ad (which backfired greatly with viewers), and dared to have actors represent the groups which allegedly benefit from Rauner’s bill signings. So what? Who cares? The ad is not sexist or racist. Save your outrage for something worthwhile.
Comment by rivvedup Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 12:09 pm
“The ad is designed to offend those that will never vote for us anyways.” True. But bad news for them, that includes most of the state.
Comment by Gary Kleppe Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 12:19 pm
How is it racist? It’s not a Latino bandit. It’s a “hooded activist” (how Antifa was described in another article).
Comment by Anon Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 12:43 pm
Anon, the guy in the bandana is holding a sanctuary sign. I guess he could be a twofer, a Dreamer who is also Antifa.
Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 12:53 pm
=How is it racist?==
Having the lone African-American actress in the ad thank the Gov. for a “Chicago bailout” echoes Fox News dog whistles about, you know, “Chicago” (emphasis on the scare quotes) and all that comes with it.
Comment by TKMH Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 1:15 pm
What a shame that Ms. Ives couldn’t get Arthur Jones to run with her. They could have called their campaign stops the “dogwhistlestop” tour.
Are e certain that the ILGOP isn’t really staging a very weird production of “The Producers”?
Comment by Mr. Smith Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 2:20 pm
Mr. Smith, I had made the same connection. Ives’ campaign reminds me of “the Producers.” I got banned because I mentioned “Springtime for H”. Lol.
Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 2:30 pm
I guess the Governor couldn’t call upon Evelyn Sanguinetti to retort the ad?
What does she do?
Seriously.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 2:39 pm
Many of you are faking outrage, but if the shoe were on the other foot, and a commercial was using the same tone poking at traditional subjects of faith, nuclear family, and patriotism, we’d be hearing crickets chirping around you.
Comment by The Snowman Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 3:25 pm
Another victim heard from.
Comment by Demoralized Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 3:30 pm
Snowman, I’m having a hard time imaging it. Was there an ad for a politician that did this, so I can see how I would react?
Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Monday, Feb 5, 18 @ 3:31 pm