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The Kennedy family name still has sway in Hollywood, it seems.
Not only have comedian Larry David and diva Barbra Streisand donated to Chris Kennedy’s gubernatorial campaign fund, but now Dan Aykroyd has cut a “Blues Brothers”-themed ad for Kennedy.
“The Blues Brothers had to break many laws in order to pay the Cook County Property Assessor’s office $5,000 for Sister Mary Stigmata, to save their Catholic orphanage,” Aykroyd says in the ad, in which he is filmed working under the hood of a police squad car. “Thirty-eight years later, the Cook County Assessor is still ripping off Chicagoans. Dirty politicians have made a fortune by enforcing unfair tax assessments.
“Now you know I love Chicago, and I know that the only way that corruption will end is if Chris Kennedy is elected governor of Illinois on March 20. Please, end the racket!”
* It’s 43 seconds long, so it’s not a TV ad…
* Speaking of property taxes…
REMINDER: Just like @KennedyforIL, @BruceRauner talks about corruption in our property tax system while taking massive tax breaks on his Chicago penthouse: https://t.co/QCtKxsxHZ1
— Daniel Biss (@DanielBiss) March 9, 2018
.@KennedyforIL proudly skirted taxes when he sold the Merchandise Mart and bragged about it to the press. #ilgov #twill https://t.co/tR8xHzYBDv
— Galia Slayen (@gslayen) March 9, 2018
* Related…
* ADDED: Actor Jesse Eisenberg to join Daniel Biss rally in Chicago on Saturday: How’s this for irony: Jesse Eisenberg, who has a penchant for playing ambitious, high-profile business tycoons, is suddenly campaigning against real-life billionaires J.B. Pritzker and Bruce Rauner in support of a “middle-class” governor candidate.
* Keegan-Michael Key campaigns for gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:09 pm
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A great closing argument for Chris Kennedy’s campaign for Cook County Assessor!
Comment by Anon0091 Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:17 pm
Personally, I liked the university. They gave us money and facilities, we didn’t have to produce anything! You’ve never been out of college! You don’t know what it’s like out there! I’ve WORKED in the private sector. They expect *results*.
Dr. Raymond Stantz
Comment by City Zen Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:27 pm
I associated Bill Murray much more with Illinois than Dan Akroyd
Comment by Downstate Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:27 pm
my guess is too little too late. but these are great, smart, beloved people and wonderful gets for Kennedy. want Luther the Anger Translator to do a bit. or something from Vincent Clortho Public School for Wizards.
Comment by amalia Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:27 pm
Yet another reason not to vote for Kennedy. (Sorry, not a Dan Ackroyd fan.)
Comment by JoanP Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:35 pm
Very cool!
Thanks for posting the Ad. Nice way to end a Friday Afternoon.
Made me smile.
Comment by Back to the Future Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:35 pm
Fun video to end a long week.
Comment by Red fish blue fish Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:41 pm
===sway in Hollywood===
Kennedy has been running for Governor since 2016-17. Primary is in 2 weeks and he’s got a Seinfeld producer, one Blues Brother and Babs… impressive. /s
Comment by Baloneymous Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:44 pm
I don’t understand the Jesse Eisenberg thing. Biss has been pushing this hard on Facebook all week. As far as I can tell, Eisenberg has no connection to Illinois. Is he much more popular with the youths than it would appear at first glance?
Comment by LXB Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:46 pm
Can Dan or Jesse vote for either candidate?
Thinking out loud…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:46 pm
I’d take Ackroyd’s advice on comedy and whiskey. Gubernatorial choices, not so much.
Comment by Norseman Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:47 pm
This ad might do more for Fritz Kaegi then it will for Kennedy
Comment by Anonamouth Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:56 pm
==I don’t understand the Jesse Eisenberg thing.==
Biss is really trying to play up his connection to benevolent billionaire Lex Luthor.
Comment by Anon324 Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 2:59 pm
As for the Aykroyd ad, there’s obviously a glaring error–March 20th is the primary. Kennedy can’t be elected governor. Somewhat curious if that was done purposely to increase the sense of urgency in voting, or if it was a slip when Aykroyd filmed it.
Comment by Anon324 Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:02 pm
My first thought too @Anonamouth. Great ad for Kaegi.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:04 pm
I wonder how this plays in Peoria or does Kennedy see a very narrow path that begins and ends in Cook County? Granted he may have more ads in mindd, but at a time when he should be thinking about a strong close this seems like an incredibly narrow strategy.
Comment by Pundent Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:07 pm
Elwood’s endorsement makes me wish Spielberg was governor. Or the actual county assessor.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:10 pm
Who let in all these Hollywood and entertainment folks? Do people really take advice from them?
Comment by Dupage Bard Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:11 pm
There was lots of Blues Brothers movie love on this site just a couple days ago. Hanging around with Belushi and shooting it here there’s no doubt bAkroyd knows a little bit about Chicago and Illinois. Don’t know if this ad will help Kennedy but it can’t hoit. And if Kennedy wins the primary they won’t even have to re-shoot it for the general.
C’mon people, don’t be so sour grape-y. This has brought a little and needed spark to the political ad scene in the final days.
Comment by Responsa Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:18 pm
The only time that celebrity endorsements impress me is if they also walk some precincts or do a couple phone bank shifts.
Comment by Anonish Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:21 pm
I’d buy a bass-o-matic before voting for Kennedy.
Comment by a drop in Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:35 pm
Dupage, I think Hollywood vocal endorsements hurt more than they help. Campaign money is good though.
Comment by Ron Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:43 pm
That’s a cute commercial. It’ll sway a few folks.
Comment by A guy Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 3:46 pm
Thank God it’s Friday.
I love Dan Akroyd, but let’s face it. He’s Canadian.
Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 4:14 pm
According to the Tribune Larry David and Barbara Streisand gave Kennedy $1,000. Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
Comment by Waldo2235 Friday, Mar 9, 18 @ 4:16 pm