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Sign of the times? Miller-Bailey-Trump yard signs emerge during bus tour

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* Click the pic, which was taken at a Darren Bailey bus tour event, and you’ll see the signs are paid for by both Mary Miller’s and Bailey’s campaigns…

The signs are also out in the wild, I’m told.

Man, if Bailey doesn’t get this Trump endorsement in Quincy later this month, a whole lot of folks are going to be bummed out, and not just among his faithful followers, if you catch the drift.

But if he does get it, the coverage will likely drown out everything else until primary day.

* Meanwhile, from the DGA…

Ultra-Conservative Darren Bailey Becomes Clear Front-Runner in GOP Race for Illinois Governor

With less than two weeks until the primary, far-right extremist Darren Bailey has broken into a commanding lead, becoming the clear front-runner in the Republican race for Illinois governor.

Today, a new independent poll showed Bailey up by a whopping 18 points — the fourth poll to show him leading the pack in the past couple of weeks. Add that to last night’s endorsement from uber-conservative Congresswoman Mary Miller and former Trump advisor Steve Cortes’ company on the campaign trail, and Bailey seems to be clearing a path to the nomination.

Meanwhile, Richard Irvin — best known for dodged questions, corrupt pay-to-play deals, and half-truths — has flailed for weeks, but these lagging numbers may be the final nail in the coffin. With the primary just days away, Irvin’s praying for a miracle to even come close to making up Bailey’s huge lead.

“The numbers don’t lie. With just days to go until the primary, ultra-conservative Darren Bailey is clearly the front-runner in the race for governor — and his lead is only growing,” said DGA Illinois Press Secretary Yael Sheinfeld. “A Governor Darren Bailey is a danger to Illinoisans everywhere. With his far-right extremist stances on everything from abortion to guns to COVID, Darren Bailey is far too conservative for our state.”

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:00 pm

Comments

ILGOP could have avoided all of this if McConchie had the courage to kick Bailey off of the senate health committee as a result of him spewing anti-vaccine rhetoric.

Comment by Lake Villa Township Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:05 pm
Those have been out for months. Nothing new.

Comment by Bruce( no not him) Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:05 pm
Hilarious how Rich Miller is low key trying to help Bailey in the primary for him to inevitably trash him when he wins the nomination. Must be on the DGA payroll.

Comment by Chicago Rez Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:06 pm
===out for months===

I do not think so.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:07 pm
=== is low key trying to help Bailey in the primary===

LOL

Bite me.

Man, the Irvin people are so bitter.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:07 pm
Why do I feel orphaned and homeless?

Look at that sign, realize that if Trump anoints with papal like blessings to them both, what exactly is there left for someone like Durkin?

That’s nothing for me, I know that.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:09 pm
==
Meanwhile, from the DGA…
Ultra-Conservative Darren Bailey Becomes Clear Front-Runner in GOP Race for Illinois Governor ==

You ran ads to try and make that happen. Hope (I really do) it plays out the way you think it will vs a Governor Bailey

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:09 pm
Well, I haven’t read the fine print. But I have seen what looks like the same sign for quite some time.

Comment by Bruce( no not him) Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:10 pm
Anonymous accusations carry the weight of two dead flies.

Comment by Dotnonymous Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:11 pm
What is Trump running for in 2022?

Comment by AlfondoGonz Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:14 pm
If, and I must emphasize IF, the polls are correct, Bailey’s lead cannot be merely chalked up to “meddling.” He obviously has Richard Irvin’s attention. But I would also be worried if I was Rodney Davis. If Bailey and Miller represent party purity the association (by omission) of Irvin and Davis is equally damaging. Now maybe Davis doesn’t have the same disadvantages Irvin has, but Bailey’s energy and momentum certainly won’t help him. And if Miller, Bailey, and Trump end up sharing a stage in Quincy? Yikers. But it might not even be necessary.

Comment by Pundent Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:14 pm
I am not sure a certain person will be happy with this for two reasons: 1) He’s listed last. Really? and 2) He’s not getting a cut.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:15 pm
===He’s not getting a cut===

Says who? lol

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:16 pm
AlfondoGonz, the sign says “2024″ under Trump’s name.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:19 pm
@AlfondoGonz
Folks like Matt Gaetz have floated for Trump to be the next speaker of the house should the gop take control, don’t have to be in the house to be speaker.

Comment by Lake Villa Township Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:19 pm
I would think the guy at the bottom of that sign would not like the fact they are at the bottom of that sign.

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:23 pm
** ILGOP could have avoided all of this if McConchie had the courage to kick Bailey off of the senate health committee as a result of him spewing anti-vaccine rhetoric.**

LOL. Because that would have turned off the 40% of the primary electorate that will vote for Bailey? Come on.

Comment by SaulGoodman Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:24 pm
“AlfondoGonz, the sign says “2024″ under Trump’s name.”

Can’t believe I missed the fine print.

Comment by AlfondoGonz Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 5:32 pm
The DGA later amended its statement with the following: “Let’s be clear, ultra-conservative Darren Bailey is 100% pro-life, pro-NRA and pro-Trump.”

Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 6:01 pm
Trump will be 78 on Election Day and turn 79 just five months into the term. Seems a tad hypocritical when he has been made so many cracks about Biden’s age.

Comment by Big Dipper Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 6:27 pm
- Those have been out for months. -

I’ve seen Miller/Bailey for a bit in that district, haven’t seen Trump included until now.

Comment by Excitable Boy Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 6:40 pm
This might seem like a dumb thing to say but: why is the DGA wasting money on this campaign? Where is there any real evidence that JB can’t beat ALL the GOP candidates ? If I was the DGA , I’d put the money in races that are more competitive. But, that’s just me.

Comment by Steve Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 6:47 pm
- Steve -

Money is not an issue.

Nope.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 6:48 pm
-Money is not an issue.-

Fair enough. Why waste time issuing any statements ? JB is doing great. Does anyone real believe one of those GOP candidates can defeat JB (no matter how much Ken Griffin spends)? The next JB victory might even be bigger than the win over Rauner. The Democratic base , in Illinois is strong. There’s not much evidence the Illinois GOP can take advantage of a bad year for Democrats to run nationally. I could be wrong.

Comment by Steve Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 6:59 pm
Oooo. A union bullet on the sign?

Comment by Stix Hix Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 7:10 pm
Why would tramp endorse beetle? Beetle doesn’t have anything to attract tramp’s attention. Beetle wasn’t on celebrity apprentice. Doesn’t have a history of appearing in any TV shows or movies. Isn’t particularly handsome. Represents a rural southern Illinois senate district. Doesn’t have the clout to influence anything. Is running in a solid blue state. Isn’t in any position to influence counting of ballot.

Why would tramp bother to endorse beetle?

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 7:37 pm
=realize that if Trump anoints with papal like blessings=

Which causes me to think in terms of human history. Many a pontiff anointed and blessed one side or the other of a conflict. Over time that didn’t work out so well for the church or christendom. In fact, it went really bad. I know the orange one does not read books, especially history, so let’s hope history repeats itself.

And…OW, you are welcome to come to the light of the kingdom of the independent voter my friend. We have a really big tent.

Back to Bailey et al…never have I observed so many tough guy wannabes bend the knee for a fancy pants city boy like Trump. Where have all the John Wayne types gone? /s

Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 7:43 pm
= I’d put the money in races that are more competitive.=

Does having Bailey at the top of the ticket make those races more or less competitive? And beyond that, the DGA is spending money because they can. And in a state like Illinois where Donald Trump has lost badly twice, running against Darren Bailey benefits more candidates than just JB Pritzker.

Comment by Pundent Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 7:48 pm
=Why would tramp bother to endorse beetle?=

To have a committed voice in Illinois committed to continuing to perpetuate “the big lie” and claim the former President was wronged. Trump wants surrogates. Not in the traditional sense but those that will continue to get his message. When the law comes crashing down, which it inevitably will, Donald Trump wants as many defenders as he can get. Darren Bailey fits that bill. Bailey is as useful to Trump as Trump is to Bailey. But in entirely different ways.

Comment by Pundent Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 7:55 pm
===you are welcome to come to the light of the kingdom of the independent voter my friend. We have a really big tent.===

You are a good soul, and your invitation is not ignored.

I’ll need to wait, watch, see… and assess how things in July will be.

I know who I am, and what I am not.

The rest sorts things, so I thank you. Sincerely.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 9:45 pm
=Why would tramp bother to endorse beetle?=

Because Bailey is winning and Trump likes winners. He can claim credit for free. Too good to pass up.

I’m pretty sure this was all in The Art of the Deal.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:52 pm
==Because Bailey is winning and Trump likes winners. He can claim credit for free. Too good to pass up. ==

Yeah but Trump hates JB so he wouldn’t want to risk humiliation at his hands.

Comment by Big Dipper Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:13 pm
“Yeah but Trump hates JB so he wouldn’t want to risk humiliation at his hands.”

There is no cost for Trump to endorse the winner of the GOP primary.

But as far as that goes, there’s no cost to Trump doing anything, up to and including sedition, so… 🤷

– MrJM

Comment by MisterJayEm Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:42 pm
I think it is important to point out as a backdrop, to understand what’s going on here.

“Rich People” are not a monolith.

Griffin is a Hedge Funder. As he makes clear, he thinks he is a legitimate Rich Guy and JB Pritzker is not, because his wealth was inherited and JB is a Trust Funder.

Never mind that Griffin’s kids will inherit Billions and be Rich People one day.

Trump is a Real Estater. Real Estaters deal with tangible assets, unlike Hedge Funders and Wall Streeters who make money trading shares. Trump Builds Things you can Put Your Name On, and in Real Estaters minds, it’s not real wealth if you cannot put your name on it. The Real Estaters feel the same way about the Hedge Funders that Wall Street feels about the Crypto Bros.

Never mind that Trump also had his wealth handed to him.

Uhlein is a Corporatist. He thinks he is the most legit Rich Guy because unlike Real Estaters he actually Makes Stuff.

Never mind that Uhlein also inherited his wealth.

So what we see in playing out in Illinois is a battle between the Crypto Bros (Sullivan), Hedge Funders (Griffin), Real Estaters (Trump), Corporatists (Uhlein), and Trust Funders (Pritzker).

This is a long battle that has played out over decades. For a long time in the Illinois GOP, the Corporatists had the strong hand and stood together. Now they are splintering with some following Griffin, it will be interesting to see how it all realigns after the primary.

Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Thursday, Jun 16, 22 @ 8:01 am
Can the GOP in Illinois be saved from itself?

Comment by The Old Man Thursday, Jun 16, 22 @ 10:09 am
Rich
This GOP primary has similarities to past IL GOP primaries. I’m thinking Pat O’Malley in particular. Obviously the country and the political world have changed a lot since then. I’m curious about your observations, what makes a Bailey possible today when O’Malley couldn’t get over 30% against two other very strong moderates. And Oberweis vs Topinka, maybe less so.

Comment by wow now Thursday, Jun 16, 22 @ 10:40 am
=== Oooo. A union bullet on the sign?===
Well, they wanted quality signs, didn’t they?

Comment by Da big bad wolf Thursday, Jun 16, 22 @ 10:59 am
“What is Trump running for in 2022?” I think you used the wrong preposition.

Comment by Skeptic Thursday, Jun 16, 22 @ 11:30 am