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* From Doug House, President of the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association…
“I’m excited to know that Kwame Raoul will be the Democratic Party’s candidate for Attorney General. Together with Jesse White, Mike Frerichs and Susana Mendoza, Illinois Democrats have a slate that reflects the incredible diversity of our state.
Now is the time for Illinois Democrats to roll up our shirtsleeves and defeat the divisive Trump-Rauner agenda.
Unlike Bruce Rauner, our agenda seeks to bring neighbors together. Our work is just beginning and we’re ready to take our diverse team to meet and motivate working and middle-class families in every corner of Illinois.”
* SEIU Healthcare Illinois…
Raoul will fight the good fight for Illinois citizens
CHICAGO–The following statement was released by SEIU Healthcare Illinois President Gregory Kelley regarding the Primary Election Night victory of State Senator Kwame Raoul to represent the Democratic Party in the November race for Illinois Attorney General:
“We are pleased that the Illinois electorate agrees with us, that Sen. Kwame Raoul is the best candidate to represent the Democratic Party in the November election for State’s Attorney General.
“We endorsed Sen. Raoul because we know he will fight for us and our core values of economic, racial and immigrant justice for all, not just the powerful few. In this era of Donald Trump, a right-leaning U.S. Supreme Court and Republican control of Congress, Illinois needs a candidate who will stand as a last line of defense for working families and the most vulnerable in our society who are easy targets of the regressive Trump agenda.
“We believe Sen. Raoul will be an attorney general who will fight to protect the rights of women and be their champion in combatting sexual harassment and assault that has been taking place across the workplace and even in Springfield.
“Lastly, Raoul’s experiences have shaped his philosophy on life, making him a leading progressive voice in Illinois politics and a leader on healthcare issues. Whether it’s fighting wage theft by unscrupulous employers, protecting consumers from fraud or protecting access to affordable healthcare, we know that Sen. Raoul, a cancer survivor, will represent the law that is of, for and by the people to protect the people.”
Sen. Raoul’s victory speech is here.
* From RAGA…
The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) is thrilled to congratulate Erika Harold on winning the Republican nomination for attorney general of Illinois. RAGA Chairman and Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge released the following statement in support of Republican nominee, Erika Harold:
“Illinois deserves a champion who will shake things up in Springfield; a leader who will take on the political class, end corruption and stand up for the vulnerable. Erika Harold will be that champion. A Harvard educated lawyer, Erika will take on the big fights – stand up to the Madigan political machine – and finally put the people of Illinois first.
“The corrupt Madigan political machine has made Illinois a punching bag for the rest of the country. No longer does it have to be that way; Erika Harold will fight for every single Illinoisan and be their voice, their champion, in Springfield. I look forward to all the good an Attorney General Erika Harold can do for Illinois.”
* Erika Harold fundraising appeal…
Thanks to your continued support, Team Harold brought home a victory tonight! I am so excited to share with you all that our team won the Republican nomination for Illinois’ next Attorney General.
Now - the real work begins.
This year is not going to be easy. Entrenched political interests, supported by Mike Madigan and his Machine, will do everything in their power to slow us down.
They know that Team Harold poses an enormous threat to their strength.
Our newest challenge starts right now.
Our team has set up a Victory Fund to start accumulating the resources needed to take on the Madigan Machine through November. Will you chip in tonight to show them that we’re ready for whatever they throw our way?
I’ll be in touch soon with other ways that you can make a difference through the General Election, but for now - let’s send the strongest message we can.
Thank you for your unfailing support. I am so proud to share this victory with you tonight.
Talk soon,
Erika
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 3:09 am
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I’m very disappointed that Quinn lost. Would have loved to see that dynamic play out.
Comment by Saluki Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 6:06 am
And I, on the other hand, am quite pleased that Quinn lost. He’s the reason Illinois had to endure 4 years of the Koch Brother’s hand-picked candidate, and is way worse off for it. Quinn invented Squeezy, and although I voted for him against Rauner, I’m glad Squeezy buried him this time. Message sent.
Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 6:16 am
We learned how much all of the newspaper endorsements were worth to Sharon Fairley: maybe 10% of the vote.
We learned that Renato was on an ego trip.
We learned that Aaron Goldstein — who ran an add on my cable at 6:59 pm Tuesday, didn’t use his money effectively and didn’t have a clue.
And we learned that we may not have a certain former federal prosecutor to kick around anymore. (Will he be missed on CapFax?)
Comment by Keyrock Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 6:31 am
Two AG candidates running alongside billionaires. Tons of commercials. I’m assuming Harold knows Kwame has a temper and they just have to get him to blow up.
Comment by BigLou Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 6:46 am
Sorry about the double post.
Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 6:55 am
Hard to see how Harold wins in what appears to be a Blue Wave election.
Comment by lake county democrat Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 7:29 am
Harold’s best argument is that the State needs one Constitutional Officer to be a Republican. Do we want the Democrats to have total control?
Comment by Last Bull Moose Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 7:46 am
If I were Kwame, I wouldn’t start measuring drapes just yet.
He does have a temper if provoked, and if one watched the AG debates, a fairly common Kwame response was (Go)…(Silence)…Uh…(ten seconds elapsed.) I’ve seen him retail campaign and he’s better, but his teevee face needs work.
Oh well, Thank God he beat that idiot Quinn.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 7:56 am
Quinn’s run for mayor starts today. Kind of kidding, but not really.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 7:57 am
I still think AG would have been a better fit for Quinn than governor was. I have no problem voting for Raoul.
Comment by Cheryl44 Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 8:16 am
Quinn was always about Quinn firsr and last. Good riddance
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 8:38 am
Hopefully Quinn gets the message, “you know me” yes we do. Now just go away.
Comment by Wow said I Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 8:44 am
The term limits guy, Pat Quinn, is now 11-6 in elections for his career, according to his brother last night. Let that sink in for a bit.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 8:50 am
I would suggest presenting some fresh ideas for the AG office. The “shaking up Springfield” slogan should be dropped, it just reminds people of Rauner and that’s not a good thing.
Comment by The Dude Abides Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 9:11 am
Best thing that happened last night……..Quinn not winning the nomination. Lots of smiles in southern Illinois with him losing…..
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 9:40 am
Does Raoul have his transition site up?
heh heh
Comment by Just Me Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 10:00 am
Raoul should be fine if he can keep his Kool for the next 6 months. Kwame’s followers would walk a mile to vote for him. He’s come a long way.
Comment by City Zen Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 10:23 am
wasn’t excited for Kwame but voted in hopes to make Quinn go away. let’s see if it takes.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 1:53 pm
Kwame’s going to do great.
Thankfully it was the incompetence of the Quinn campaign manager that kept him from winning imho. Very divisive figure. Gotta be glad the Quinn hiring decisions as usual are poorly thought out.
Comment by MBS319 Wednesday, Mar 21, 18 @ 4:03 pm