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* From Jerry Nowicki’s interview of Illinois Supreme Court candidate Mark Curran…

In a separate interview in July on the “Public Affairs” show hosted by Jeff Berkowitz and published on the Illinois Channel YouTube page, he said he believed “there’s no question there’s a deep state,” and it was aligned against him in the GOP primary.

In his interview with Capitol News Illinois, he said he didn’t recall the post-primary interview and didn’t directly define “deep state” or answer as to whether he believes in one, but he said he believes “most Republicans” are now on board with his candidacy.

From the full exchange…

Q: You made a comment that you thought there was a deep state lining up against you within the primary and I wonder what that means.

Curran: A deep state in the primary?

Q: Yeah. There is a deep state lining up against you.

Curran: No, I mean, yeah. I mean, when you’re running for a legislative office, it’s far different than when you’re running for a judicial. And the reality is that I think a lot of people have seen this that, that the Republicans are in a super minority, and that one of the problems, I think, is that the leadership has stayed too long in many instances, and they’re way too friendly with the Democratic Party. And only the only reason I say that is because oftentimes it seems as though they vote in a rule when they legislate in a way that’s maybe good for them and not their constituents. And I think that we need to I think we’re better served by having a to a truly a two party system and you know, not not one that just kind of sits back, rubber stamps and make sure that they can get reelected, regardless of what happens to the rest of the people that represent their party.

Q: Okay, so…

Curran: I was kind of a bowling ball in a china shop at times, you know, if I didn’t like something, I said it.

Q: Yeah. So this was actually in July, I think, when this interview was posted. I mean…

Curran: So it would’ve been after the primary, yeah.

Q: Right. So any, I mean, is there a deep state?

Curran: Oh, in, for me? In this, in this race are you talking about?

Q: Yeah, I found an interview with you on Illinois channel that was posted in July after this primary in which you said…

Curran: I don’t remember that interview, I’ll be honest with you.

And then they moved on.

* Back to the story…

And while Curran’s Facebook page circulated claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election in a Jan. 3, 2021, post, he said other people had access to that page and he hasn’t posted about the election.

“I’ve said Joe Biden won, and I absolutely believe that,” he said.

From the interview…

Curran: Yeah, I mean, let’s put it this way. You guys are never going to catch me lying. I, I don’t, I, other people posted on my Facebook page. I did not. I’ve never posted anything about the election. So I’ve never, you know, some stuff that’s been attributed to me, other people had access to my page and posted, you know, with regards to the election. I’ve said before Joe Biden won and I absolutely believe that.

And then they moved on.

* Back to the story…

Curran spoke more directly to the role of partisanship on the high court, stating that while he wouldn’t rule in a partisan manner, he’d rule in a manner “that is a balance to the governor.”

“Let’s say Darren Bailey wins – he is behind in the polls and everything but, you know, I hope Darren Bailey wins,” Curran said when asked what’s at stake in the Supreme Court election. “Even if he wins, chances are he’s going to be totally ineffective in many regards, because of the fact that the General Assembly has enough votes to override any veto by the governor. So the state will continue to be run by one party, that party being the Democrats. And there’s no check and balance or anything in the state.”

Um. Remember what he said about the other party in this 2019 Bernie Schoenburg story?…

“Lake County is not purple, it’s blue, folks,” Curran said. “You know, the wrong people moved in, what have you. We need to change that and we will.”

Curran said later that he was saying that “it was a Republican county and then Democrats moved in,” and the “wrong people” comment had nothing to do with race. “The ethnic groups haven’t changed,” he said. “We’re the same percentages.”

* In the full interview, Curran was also asked about the All For Justice TV ads which claim he is anti-abortion, including being opposed to exceptions for rape and incest…

I’m Catholic, and I’m, I’m sort of pro-life. I don’t remember ever saying anything about rape or incest or anything else.

This is from that very same 2019 Bernie Schoenburg story…

He also said Durbin is “not really a Catholic,” noting that Durbin, who is Catholic, has been denied communion in his home diocese in Springfield because he backs legal abortion.

Curran said he is pro-life and would only allow abortion to save the life of the mother.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 1:03 pm

Comments

Ask him where he stands on eliminating money bail. I’ll bet money he’s reversed himself on that too, along with Bob Berlin and the other prosecutors now trying to rewrite history.

Comment by charles in charge Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 1:17 pm
–he said other people had access to that page–

In other words, he didn’t post that stuff. He’s just a bad judge of character and decided to associate with people who did, and he then took the additional step of giving control over his political page to them.

He’s just a bad judge… no big deal.

What’s he running for again?

Comment by TheInvisibleMan Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 1:38 pm
Curran is a “bad” guy.

I only know this because Curran says things and then the same Curran decides telling people who he is isn’t working.

No apology, no “follow up”, no clarity to the main point.

Curran what’s to fool those not paying attention, signal to those who know him, and deflect so others can’t pin him down.

Illinois deserves a better option

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 1:47 pm
So he’s “Pro-Life!” like Daryn is. It depends on the situation. Got it. Thanks for explaining.

Comment by Jerry Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 1:48 pm
Mark Curran’s words disqualify him as a candidate for the Illinois Supreme Court.

Curran and his buddy, Bishop Paprocki, should devote time and attention to removing the pedophiles in the church and not who is or is not receiving communion.

Comment by Rudy’s teeth Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 1:51 pm
I have a bad memory but I’m pretty sure I could remember an interview from July.

Comment by 62629 Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 1:53 pm
It seems like all the respectable people have abandoned the GOP and we are left with clown candidates like Curran and DeVore.

Comment by Big Dipper Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 1:55 pm
OW, I wouldn’t say Mark is a buy guy but I know he would not be a good judge. His strengths as a person, are weaknesses as a judge. (Plus I do not think he is qualified.)

And Rudy, how about you just quit making inane comments about Catholics? You have made it clear several times that you do not like us so I do not see the need to perpetuate.

Comment by Lurker Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:04 pm
Deep state = bogeyman

When spoken or written, expected pavlovian response is sweaty deep fear of ghastly bureaucrats with accounting visors pushing buttons to destroy your life. Implication is the candidate will fight that bogeyman for you.

Curran is who he’s been described as in many posts. Don’t fall for his bogeyman routine.

Comment by Norseman Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:05 pm
===His strengths as a person===

Is that… snark?

I stand by my assessment

Appreciate your thoughts to it. Thanks.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:05 pm
“And Rudy, how about you just quit making inane comments about Catholics? You have made it clear several times that you do not like us so I do not see the need to perpetuate.”

I’m Catholic. And I totally agree with Rudy.

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:13 pm
There is SO much to unpack in this Nowicki story. My personal fave is his claim that bar association ratings don’t matter. He says: “I’ve tried more juries than 99 percent of Illinois lawyers,” he said when asked about the ratings. “You know, I think that the people who have seen me will tell you that I’m a super talented lawyer.”

Super talented lawyer. Super talented at representing rapists and domestic abusers.

Comment by Shytown Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:14 pm
“I was kind of a bowling ball in a china shop at times, you know, if I didn’t like something, I said it.”

…and then later denied saying it…with a bullish misquote.

Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:18 pm
wrong people and you’ll never catch me. Curran is so not fit to be a SC justice.

Comment by Amalia Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:23 pm
==he’d rule in a manner “that is a balance to the governor.”==

Umm, his job would be to rule based on the Constitution. He just admitted he’d rule utilizing partisanship as his basis for ruling.

Comment by Demoralized Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:35 pm
My comments about the Catholic Church pertain to protecting children from abuse. As a mandated reporter, this is my role.

Here is a resource which is the largest public library of information on the Catholic clergy abuse crisis. Much to read and digest.

https://www.bishop-accountability.org

Comment by Rudy’s teeth Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:36 pm
I remember when Sheriff Curran was an ally of the immigration reform efforts led by ICIRR and other left leaning groups. I remember his very supportive comments about providing a pathway to citizenship for millions of migrants across the country.

What happened to that guy?

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:38 pm
== What happened to that guy? ==

Trump

Comment by Shytown Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 2:58 pm
*Minimum wage
*Affordable health care
*Immigration reform
*Environment
*Education
*Unions/workers rights
*Housing
*Preferential treatment of the poor

All positions taken by the Catholic Church that Curran is on the wrong side of

Comment by low level Friday, Oct 14, 22 @ 3:34 pm