On April 10th, Quinnochio had his sign torn in half at a stop in Rockford. The police report of the incident can be viewed by clicking the image below.
Rauner Robocalls on Pensions; Emmanuel Fires Back
April 23, 2014 by 1 Comment
Bruce Rauner makes robocalls to Chicago homeowners hitting Pat Quinn on the Chicago pension reform deal. Here is the transcript: Hi, this is Bruce Rauner and I’m calling because Governor Pat Quinn is considering signing a bill that will let City Hall raise your property taxes. I would veto this bill and block this property […]
Rauner Campaign Statement on Michael Shakman Lawsuit Against Pat Quinn
April 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
New Lawsuit Only Latest in Long History of Patronage Hires “It should come as no surprise that someone who started his political career as a ghost payroller and patronage chief for Dan Walker is now carrying on the Rod Blagojevich practice of rewarding friends and allies with state jobs.” – Mike Schrimpf, Raunercampaign spokesman “Lawsuit seeks […]
Dillard says RTA Chair Job a Possibility
April 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
State Sen. Kirk Dillard, a Hinsdale Republican and runner up two weeks ago in the primary for governor, says he’s been asked about being chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority, a possibility he did not dismiss. In a statement, Dillard doesn’t say specifically who asked him but outlines a strong interest in transit. “I understand […]
Exclusive Illinois Mirror/WAS Poll: Rauner Leads Quinn by 13
April 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A new, exclusive Illinois Mirror/Where America Stands poll — the first poll in this General Election contest — shows Republican nominee Bruce Rauner with a 13 point lead on incumbent Illinois Governor Pat Quinn: Bruce Rauner (R) — 45.6% Pat Quinn (D) — 32.3% Chad Grimm (L) — 1.4% Green Party Candidate — 1.7% Undecided […]
Is Quinnocchio’s Nose Getting Longer?
April 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
- Property Tax Pledge Rhetoric Doesn’t Match the Reality – In an effort to soften the blow of his broken promise to keep the income tax hike temporary, Pat Quinn tore a page from his old failed playbook by proposing a $500 property tax rebate for homeowners, but even that promise is already being exposed […]
Rauner unleashes ‘Quinnocchio’ on Gov. Quinn
April 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Rauner campaign spokesman Mike Schrimpf announced “Quinnocchio” in a press release Thursday: “Pat Quinn’s alter-ego, Quinnocchio, is making his first appearance today alongside the governor at his noon campaign stop at Linné Elementary School to remind him of his broken promises.” Read more at Chicago Sun-Times…
Quinnocchio Misled Illinoisans on Medicaid Reform
- Latest Failure Follows Controversial Decision Last Year to Give Up on Private Review of Medicaid Eligibility - “These latest revelations are more evidence that Pat Quinn didn’t tell the truth last month when he said his administration has rooted out waste from Medicaid. And Quinn’s decision last year to drop other Medicaid reform efforts […]