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* Sun-Times…
Pritzker had more than $32 million in his war chest at the end of last month, thanks to a personal contribution he made in March. With a fortune estimated at $3.5 billion, the Democrat can replenish his political fund whenever he feels like it just by taking out his checkbook.
Among Pritzker’s current Republican rivals, suburban businessman Gary Rabine raised the most, pulling in $344,921.74 during the quarter, twice the $165,455.92 that GOP rival Darren Bailey raised. But Bailey, a state senator from Xenia in southern Illinois, had $490,700.75 left in his fund on June 30, while his Bull Valley rival had $287,325.29.
The third GOP challenger, former state Sen. Paul Schimpf of Waterloo, raised just $83,235.00 during the quarter and had $116,280.47 left in the bank at the end of last month.
The paper also reported that Alexi Giannoulias’ cash on hand is “nearly three times the size of three secretary of state rivals combined.”
* Not a lot of cash on hand…
The IL Republican Party reports receivng $131k, including $5,000 from Gary Rabine's gubernatorial campaign. After expenses, it now has $168k on hand:https://t.co/oEHnwtMxa5
— Reform for Illinois (@Reform4Illinois) July 16, 2021
* He does pretty well with small contributions…
GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey raised $165k this quarter, including $64,000 from contributions of $150 or less:https://t.co/wyG5EITAMR
— Reform for Illinois (@Reform4Illinois) July 16, 2021
* More stuff…
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie reports taking in roughly $100k, with the largest contributions being $10,000 donations from PACs:https://t.co/KYUkr78yZt
— Reform for Illinois (@Reform4Illinois) July 15, 2021
The Republican Senate campaign arm, the RSSCC, took in $240k, mainly from Senate members and business PACs, and made a $320k transfer to the newly formed Senate Republican Victory Fund: https://t.co/ZJCDTrSk7C
— Reform for Illinois (@Reform4Illinois) July 15, 2021
The House Republican Organization takes in $268k, with more than $100k coming in as transfers from GOP House members:https://t.co/Iuh7Fs7xzN
— Reform for Illinois (@Reform4Illinois) July 15, 2021
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin reports raising nearly $157k and spending $129k, which includes a $25k transfer to the federal Republican Leadership committee:https://t.co/LQOJkPwmEp
— Reform for Illinois (@Reform4Illinois) July 15, 2021
Senate President Don Harmon raises nearly $237k this quarter–including some $25k contributions made possible by Harmon's triggering of the self-funding rule with a $100,001 to his committee:https://t.co/MYbx305z2m
— Reform for Illinois (@Reform4Illinois) July 16, 2021
House Speaker Chris Welch raises $391k, more than any other legislative leader this quarter. More than $100k came from IPACE and the SEIU:https://t.co/6y1JdPBAUi
— Reform for Illinois (@Reform4Illinois) July 16, 2021
Democrats for the Illinois House, the relatively new caucus committee set up by Chris Welch, raises $400k in its second quarter, giving it nearly $1.3 million in cash on hand:https://t.co/1fOOCJQNSN
— Reform for Illinois (@Reform4Illinois) July 16, 2021
*** UPDATE *** ILGOP…
After filing its second quarter state and federal fundraising report last night, the Illinois Republican Party is proud to announce it has raised $459,775 ($131k state / $328k federal) during Don Tracy’s first full quarter as ILGOP Chairman - the state party’s best quarter in over 10 years outside of a large contribution from former Governor Bruce Rauner in 2015.
“I made clear from the beginning that raising the necessary funds to combat the entrenched and corrupt Democrat machine would be one of my main objectives as Chairman,” said Tracy. “I believe our team at the state party, including our newly formed finance committee, rose to the occasion and delivered results Republicans across Illinois can be proud of. I cannot thank our finance team enough for the work they have done these last few months.”
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Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 1:44 am
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“He does pretty well with small contributions.”
Lots of huckleberries out there.
Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 7:51 am
Combine all money the gubernatorial Republicans can raise in a quarter, and remember JB can spend that much in a week.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 8:16 am
Keeping in mind the burn rate of Candidate Pritzker of $300,000 a day… every single day… for 430+ days four years ago… it’s odd, at least for me, post-Rauner 2014, post-Pritzker 2018… that looking at these numbers in this post… it feels so… odd… that numbers, 6 figures, seem so “small” in these new times.
Just as an aside, Kelly being sidelined (by the choice made and approved by the FEC) and being a mere honorary chair when it comes to things like state monies, what exactly does DPI think is going to be all great about their new “normal”?
Can’t really build much when your money plan is “extra smiles and a great attitude”.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 8:24 am
I’m likely missing something and haven’t finished my coffee… but why would Harmon want to bust the caps in his own race?
Comment by Graybeard Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 9:57 am
“Senate Republican Victory Fund”
Isn’t that a bit premature?
Comment by City Zen Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 10:01 am
=== After filing its second quarter state and federal fundraising report last night, the Illinois Republican Party is proud to announce it has raised.. ===
Grifting off of hate, racism… promoting conspiracy theories… welcoming insurrectionists… it’s lucrative.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 10:23 am
==but why would Harmon want to bust the caps in his own race?==
No caps means he can accept unlimited contributions and further build his personal account. Standard practice for leaders.
Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 10:42 am
=== I’m likely missing something and haven’t finished my coffee… but why would Harmon want to bust the caps in his own race? ===
Graybeard, when a candidate self-funds, it removes contribution limits for all candidates in the race, including the one who self-funded. Harmon can now take in as much money as his donors are willing to give, transfer it in unlimited amounts to the Democratic Party and ISDF, and then let them redistribute it to other candidates.
Comment by ChicagoBound Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 10:56 am
==the state party’s best quarter in over 10 years outside of a large contribution from former Governor Bruce Rauner in 2015.==
and that large contribution worked out just swell for the IGOP.
Comment by don the legend Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 11:12 am
==No caps means he can accept unlimited contributions==
JB must have missed that corporate loophole.
Comment by City Zen Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 11:13 am
=== JB must have missed that corporate loophole.===
Pritzker has fundraisers. They’re successful.
Recently Pritzker raised $35 million.
Why complicate things?
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 11:17 am
Speaking of reports CF readers will want to remember the upcoming deadline to file for a piece of GovJunk’s $1 miliion payback on his phony robocall settlemtn
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Comment by Annonin' Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 12:28 pm
=JB must have missed that corporate loophole.=
Rich guys do not miss loopholes. Rauner, Pritzker any of them.
Comment by JS Mill Friday, Jul 16, 21 @ 1:18 pm