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* Brian Mackey…
As of Monday, there are 50 days until Election Day. And in the race for Illinois governor, debate season is finally getting underway.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and his Democratic challenger, J.B. Pritzker, will meet in three formal debates in the coming month.
The first takes place this Thursday, and it’s sponsored by NBC Chicago and Telemundo, As well as the Union League of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League. […]
The first debate will also include the Libertarian Party candidate, Kash Jackson, as well as state Sen. Sam McCann, who left the Republican Party to run as a Conservative.
* The Question: Your debate preview?
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:32 pm
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Kash Jackson makes news in some bizarre way.
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:35 pm
Rauner won’t deviate from “blame Madigan”
Pritzker won’t give any specifics on his tax hike
McCann does anything and everything to get attention
Jackson ignored by everyone
Comment by Angry Republican Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:37 pm
My wish: Ives sitting in the front row of the audience messin’ with the Guv.
My prediction: Madigan, taxes, toilets. Failure, liar. Not a real republican. Vote for me and I’ll set you free.
Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:41 pm
Rauner will continue to attack Pritzker, conceding he (Rauner) is terribly unlikable, and Pritzker (if they are at all smart in continuing the Rauner 2014 playbook) will begin every answer to every single question with “Bruce Rauner failed”… and Rauner chuckling, interrupting with ridiculousness like “outrageous” will make himself (Rauner) less and less likable, making the debates a wash… as Pritzker will focus on Rauner failings… and Rauner will continue to come off as the most unlikable person in this race.
Rauner gets angry and frustrated at times… one lil outburst will seal Rauner’s fate, even if Pritzker stumbles.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:41 pm
In the state of Illinois N F L Thursday night football will have its highest ratings ever
Comment by DuPage Saint Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:45 pm
If you vote for me, all of your wildest dreams will come true.
Comment by Moby Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:45 pm
Kash Jackson doesn’t show up because Judge Salvi got tired of waiting for that child support check to clear
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:45 pm
Kash Jackson answers all questions in limerick form.
Comment by Saluki Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:46 pm
Rauner will contiune to say he is the only hope for Illinois’ fiscal problems.
JB will be the likeable non-Rauner candidate who will make Illinois great again.
Jackson will find a way to self destruct.
And NcCann will try to position himself as the middle class, conservative, downstate alternative to the two rich guys. But even if he were to succeed beyond my wildest expectations, that would only get McCann 20% of the votes.
Comment by RNUG Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:51 pm
===if you vote for me all your wildest dreams come true===
Will there be a skit afterwards too?
These debates will provide nothing new. I will tune in to watch Rauner’s costume changes.
Comment by Generic Drone Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:51 pm
@DPS Browns - Jets or this debate? Tough choice where no one wins.
Comment by njt16 Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:54 pm
JB will wear a nice suit and tie.
Bruce will wear a nice suit and tie.
Both will smile a lot.
Both will dissemble when answering important questions.
Voters will come away from the debates thinking that these two are nothing like the demonic scourges on society as they have been portrayed by each other in ads and press releases.
Comment by Responsa Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:57 pm
McCann wins by 3 pints
Comment by flea Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 1:58 pm
Gubernatorial debate drinking game:
Anyone still conscious after the third round of questions should seek treatment immediately.
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:04 pm
–In the state of Illinois N F L Thursday night football will have its highest ratings ever–
Jets vs. Browns?
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:05 pm
===If you vote for me, all of your wildest dreams will come true.===
Well done. Love the Napoleon Dynamite reference. Congrats @Moby.
Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:05 pm
Mostly boring with high probability of intermittent stale talking points. Some zingers can be expected.
Comment by Chris P. Bacon Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:05 pm
“What do you think is the most important issue facing Illinois?”
JB: Tax inequity.
Rauner: Reforming our state government.
McCann: Returning Illinois to its conservative roots.
Jackson: Keeping the legal system from oppressing Dads like me!
Other 3: *blank stare*
Comment by Ron Burgundy Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:06 pm
McCann goes full bulldog on Rauner. Jackson either wears a costume or walks out halfway through claiming the “system is rigged” possibly both. Pritzker avoids details or direct answers on toilets, unions and taxes.
Comment by frisbee Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:07 pm
Madigan. Trump.
Trump. Madigan.
Madigan. Trump.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:08 pm
Oh goody, I wonder if Rauner will bring up Mike Madigan. Cue eye roll.
Comment by GOPgal Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:08 pm
I predict Pritzker comes out like a lamb
. Very cautious. Very not “mean”.
Rauner comes out like an attack dog. Like a person down 19% in mid September.
Comment by BlueDogDem Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:13 pm
word, fantasy football keeps the people coming back despite how bad the Thursday match ups can be.
Comment by njt16 Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:14 pm
Cleveland is actually decent to watch….probably more exciting than the debate
Comment by reddevil1 Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:18 pm
McCann is late to the first one because his truck was repo’d.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:22 pm
Grayson Cash Jackson formerly known as Benjamin Adam Windrweedle until name changed on August 29, 2017 uses all of his allotted time just saying his name as it will appear on the ballot.
Comment by Rail Splitter Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:33 pm
Gov. Rauner will reveal more details about JB’s plan to insert a microchip in every citizen’s head as part of an elaborate plan involving ITAX scanners that will soon be as ubiquitous as Chase Bank, Starbucks, or Walgreen’s. JB will counter that he only wants to raise taxes on billionaires like himself and Rauner. The governor will turn purple with rage on the verge of tears while noting that his wealth doesn’t compare to JB’s. This will be the most truthful remark made by the governor who will protest furthermore about JB trying to buy the election. Rauner will then lecture about the absurd waste of saturation advertising. For all the hyperbole, I am confident the pathos will not extend to stories of parents in progressive income tax states being forced to cannibalize their children to survive, but I wouldn’t make book on that.
Comment by The Far Left of a Centrist Party Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:39 pm
JB Pritzker will be relieved he’s moved on from having to debate Chris Kennedy.
Comment by The Most Anonymous Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:43 pm
Lots of g dropping by the guv. He’s not about to change.
Comment by Steward As Well.... Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 2:48 pm
I expect Rauner gonna Rauner. Don’t know what to expect from Pritzker, as far as performance. He seems like a pretty smart guy so I expect he should understand how to attack Rauner on his worst-ever performance.
Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 3:04 pm
Rauner goes negative and seals his fate in November.
Giving a “here is why people don’t like me” performance.
Comment by btowntruthfromforgottonia Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 3:38 pm
Rauner laughs before every answer.
Comment by Steve Rogers Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 3:49 pm
===Bruce will wear a nice suit and tie.”===
What? You mean he won’t wear his orange Carhartt in the big city like he does when he’s downstate?
===Lots of g dropping by the guy.===
Only if he’s wearing his Carhartt and/or flannel shirt.
Comment by regnaD kciN Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 4:13 pm
JB - “I got nothin’”
Rauner - “Because Madigan”
McCann - “Because Rauner”
Jackson “Where am I?”
Comment by Lt Guv Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 4:36 pm
Rauner has been a disaster as a governor but he’s good at staying on message and good on the attack.
So I’ll predict that Rauner will just laugh off the others and will effectively attack JB.
JB will disappoint; he’ll struggle to answer both questions from reporters and attacks from Rauner.
Comment by Robert the Bruce Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 4:39 pm
Every poker playing viewer salivates at the prospect of sitting at the table with Tellin’ Rauner?
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 4:56 pm
I predict hearts and minds will be changed….. OK, seriously, I predict that there will be a cap of “three people”in the viewing audience who are not already firmly committed. 50 days to go.
Comment by West Sider Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 5:08 pm
Rauner will troll for applause by praising veterans and first responders and teachers and hard-workin’ trade union members.
The other candidates will then explain how Rauner sticks it to unions, was in charge and wasted time hiding the news when veterans died from tainted water in Quincy, vetoed pay increases and support for teachers and Illinois schools, cut MAP grants for kids wanting to go to school, cut funds that help first responders and cut two years’ worth of cadet classes and new squad cars for the State police. While making shady deals on the back porch of the Governor’s mansion, regarding a “blind trust” that isn’t.
Did I miss anything?
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 5:54 pm
I predict Rauner will poll lower afterwards.
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 6:37 pm
Madigan in front row flipping off Rauner every time he speaks
Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 6:44 pm
==Kash Jackson answers all questions in limerick form==
If only the capitol of Illinois were Nantucket instead of Springfield. Or at least Cadott.
Comment by Stuntman Bob's Brother Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 7:33 pm
Rauner has been a disaster as a governor but he’s good at staying on message and good on the attack.
So I’ll predict that Rauner will just laugh off the others and will effectively attack JB.
JB will disappoint; he’ll struggle to answer both questions from reporters and attacks from Rauner.
-Rauner has only been good at funding attacks. He has not been good at live attacks because he will be met with truth.
Comment by Real Monday, Sep 17, 18 @ 8:44 pm