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« Reply #125 on: December 06, 2015, 10:42:51 PM »
Still going to lose in a landslide.
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« Reply #126 on: December 06, 2015, 10:45:41 PM »
Quote from: Ebsy on December 06, 2015, 10:42:51 PM
Still going to lose in a landslide.

Just like he was supposed to get thrashed by the Peoples' Pat last year, right?

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=200618

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=198647.0
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« Reply #127 on: December 08, 2015, 03:17:54 AM »
I wasn't on Atlas at the time, but I thought it was going to be close.
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« Reply #128 on: December 08, 2015, 03:53:16 AM »
Quote from: Ebsy on December 06, 2015, 10:42:51 PM
Still going to lose in a landslide.

And you know this... how?
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« Reply #129 on: February 11, 2016, 06:26:51 PM »
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/7/71/1317696/editorial-60

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Oooo not looking good for Bruce.... Quinn wasn't perfect but at least this state got some stuff done under him!
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« Reply #130 on: February 11, 2016, 09:20:12 PM »
Quote from: Ebsy on December 06, 2015, 10:42:51 PM
Still going to lose in a landslide.
It's still very early, and he could turn it around.  Plus, he has a Democrat controlled legislature who refuses to cooperate, and whom he can blame as "do nothing."
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« Reply #131 on: February 21, 2016, 12:24:40 PM »
Rauner Vetoes MAP Grant Bill

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http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rauner-Vetoes-Map-Grant-Bill-369469972.html

Political suicide. Obviously doesn't want to be re-elected in 2018.
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« Reply #132 on: February 21, 2016, 01:15:03 PM »
« Edited: February 21, 2016, 01:22:09 PM by Da-Jon »
Rauner ran on his wife's record as a lifelong Democrat. Combined with his promise to pass term limits made it seem like a reformer, not a GOPer. But, term limits has failed along with his budgets


The GOP ticket, except for Munger is doomed in IL anyways in 2016, 2018 is a long way off.
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« Reply #133 on: February 21, 2016, 01:15:41 PM »
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Rauner Vetoes MAP Grant Bill

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http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rauner-Vetoes-Map-Grant-Bill-369469972.html

Political suicide. Obviously doesn't want to be re-elected in 2018.

Madigan or whoever is running will just obliterate Rauner on his record. Can't run on "Shaking up Springfield" when all he as done is brought it to a standstill. Also of course failing to deliver on the term limits...
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« Reply #134 on: March 07, 2016, 01:09:11 PM »
Obama endorses and does adds for an IL House Primary

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FF!
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« Reply #135 on: March 10, 2016, 07:28:14 PM »
Excellent move by the President
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« Reply #136 on: March 16, 2016, 12:58:28 AM »
I guess tonight was a huge win for Illinois democrats, loss for Rauner in his "proxy wars".
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« Reply #137 on: March 16, 2016, 01:13:12 AM »
Quote from: Illiniwek on March 16, 2016, 12:58:28 AM
I guess tonight was a huge win for Illinois democrats, loss for Rauner in his "proxy wars".

Oddly enough I think you have both Obama and Sanders to thank.
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« Reply #138 on: March 16, 2016, 01:42:35 AM »


Wow Obama really destroyed Dunkin.
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« Reply #139 on: March 16, 2016, 11:05:48 AM »
Quote from: Gass3268 on March 16, 2016, 01:13:12 AM
Quote from: Illiniwek on March 16, 2016, 12:58:28 AM
I guess tonight was a huge win for Illinois democrats, loss for Rauner in his "proxy wars".

Oddly enough I think you have both Obama and Sanders to thank.

Well I love Obama of course, but I'm definitely also thankful for the message Bernie has delivered even if I don't want him to be the president. The Democratic Party, even in Illinois, is better today for having Bernie done so well so far.
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« Reply #140 on: June 07, 2016, 03:16:15 PM »
Chris Kennedy mobilizing for 2018, Frerichs leaving door open

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http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160606/BLOGS02/160609894/a-kennedy-could-challenge-rauner-in-2018

Both are FFs and would be great candidates to take on Rauner.

Quinn is mentioned in the article - he really needs to stay out of this.
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« Reply #141 on: June 07, 2016, 03:20:48 PM »
Give me Toni Taxwinkle.
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« Reply #142 on: June 07, 2016, 04:21:26 PM »
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/35732045-whos-to-blame-for-budget-impasse-fresh-poll-shows-its-madigan/

According to this poll, voters are blaming Madigan for the gridlock more than Rauner.  If anything, this suggests that Rauner may actually be favored for reelection in 2018--he can exploit discontent with Madigan over the budget gridlock and attack Democrats as obstructionists.  He can call them the "party of no" or the "do-nothing legislature," and based on the track record of that strategy, it will probably work.

In 2006, when Jennifer Granholm ran for reelection as governor here in Michigan, she also faced low job approval because of a struggling economy.  But voters blamed Bush more than her for Michigan's economic problems, and she knew it.  As a result, she was able to capitalize on the strong anti-Bush sentiment of that year and win reelection by a decisive margin.  I suspect Rauner will win reelection the same way.
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« Reply #143 on: June 07, 2016, 04:23:25 PM »
Quote from: Oldiesfreak1854 on June 07, 2016, 04:21:26 PM
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/35732045-whos-to-blame-for-budget-impasse-fresh-poll-shows-its-madigan/

According to this poll, voters are blaming Madigan for the gridlock more than Rauner.  If anything, this suggests that Rauner may actually be favored for reelection in 2018--he can exploit discontent with Madigan over the budget gridlock and attack Democrats as obstructionists.  He can call them the "party of no" or the "do-nothing legislature," and based on the track record of that strategy, it will probably work.

In 2006, when Jennifer Granholm ran for reelection as governor here in Michigan, she also faced low job approval because of a struggling economy.  But voters blamed Bush more than her for Michigan's economic problems, and she knew it.  As a result, she was able to capitalize on the strong anti-Bush sentiment of that year and win reelection by a decisive margin.  I suspect Rauner will win reelection the same way.

Major caveat - that 59% is outside of Chicago
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« Reply #144 on: June 07, 2016, 07:42:59 PM »
Hopefully Emanuel runs a scorched earth primary campaign against Lisa Madigan. He would be an awful candidate, as he could not win easily statewide, and he's a pretty sore loser.
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« Reply #145 on: June 07, 2016, 08:40:47 PM »
Rauner's shot at reelection is to focus on Madigan's 30+ year rape of illinois
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« Reply #146 on: June 08, 2016, 02:00:46 PM »
If Chris Kennedy is going to run for governor he is going to have to do something about his "smile". My goodness its hard to look at.

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« Reply #147 on: June 08, 2016, 04:22:02 PM »
Quote from: Illiniwek on June 08, 2016, 02:00:46 PM
If Chris Kennedy is going to run for governor he is going to have to do something about his "smile". My goodness its hard to look at.


It's a Russ Carnahan grimace.
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« Reply #148 on: June 11, 2016, 02:30:36 PM »
Quote from: Ebsy on June 08, 2016, 04:22:02 PM
Quote from: Illiniwek on June 08, 2016, 02:00:46 PM
If Chris Kennedy is going to run for governor he is going to have to do something about his "smile". My goodness its hard to look at.


It's a Russ Carnahan grimace.
Still better looking than Blagojevich.
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« Reply #149 on: June 11, 2016, 03:52:01 PM »
Quote from: Illiniwek on June 08, 2016, 02:00:46 PM
If Chris Kennedy is going to run for governor he is going to have to do something about his "smile". My goodness its hard to look at.



If Sheila Simon could manage, I'm sure he'll be fine.
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