John Kass Fists raised, mouths twisted in anger. Think of “Les Miserables” on bad acid, a constant, pounding tribal dialogue of us vs. them. This one will be a class war. It is a campaign that probably should have been waged years ago, but politicians were happy to buy the support of public-sector unions with […]
Teachers Unions Using Taxpayer Resources to Aid Kirk Dillard
March 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
Both major teacher unions (IEA & IFT) are using school district email services and personnel in an attempt to get teachers to crossover and vote in the Republican primary for Kirk Dillard. The EducationMatters.us blog did a FOIA of school districts across the state. Here are some excerpts from the emails uncovered so far. The […]
We Ask America Poll: Confirm Earlier Ogden & Fry Poll
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We Ask America just released it weekly Tuesday poll. They confirmed the results from earlier today from the Ogden & Fry polling. Poll type: Automated - Date: 3/11/2014 - Participants: 1,235 Likely GOP Voters - Margin of Error: ± 2.90% Bill Brady Kirk Dillard Bruce Rauner Dan Rutherford ALL VOTERS 18.90% 25.76% 46.46% 8.88% Female […]
Ogden & Fry: Rauner To Win ILGOP Nomination
March 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Union money too little too late for Dillard Ogden & Fry, an independent polling company, ran a non-commissioned poll, querying 4,177 respondents for their Republican Primary preference for Governor on Monday, March 10, 2014. Respondents were selected by random sampling over all 102 counties based on previous voting patterns. Candidates were polled according to their […]
After losses across the Midwest, unions see Illinois governor’s race as a fight for survival
March 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
CHICAGO — When superrich Republican Bruce Rauner decided to run for governor of Illinois, it was clear this wouldn’t be the kind of race the state was accustomed to. Rauner, who made his fortune as a venture capitalist, was new to campaigning and bragged of being beholden to no one. He came out swinging at […]
IL Gov Weekly Tracking Poll
March 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
We Ask America released it’s weekly tracking poll tonight. Bruce Rauner’s slight dip last week has been reversed and he is now polling at his highest level yet. Kirk Dillard’s upswing ended and joining Bill Brady in a downward slide. Rutherford edged up slightly but is still in single digits. Last weeks poll can be […]
Crain’s endorsement: Rauner offers best chance of change in Illinois
March 1, 2014 by 4 Comments
At the same time, Springfield has become so ossified that an endorsement of any gubernatorial candidate with a deep track record in the capital is tantamount to endorsing the status quo. For these reasons — and more — Crain’s supports business exec and first-time political candidate Bruce Rauner in the Republican gubernatorial primary on March 18. Mr. […]
Rauner Up 18 in Latest Poll
February 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
We ask America released a taken today. It shows Rauner with and 18 point lead and Kirk Dillard moving into 2nd with undecided still at nearly 27%. Bruce Rauner 35.60% Kirk Dillard 17.25% Bill Brady 12.80% Dan Rutherford 7.48% Undecided 26.88% You can review the Crosstabs at http://weaskamerica.com/2014/02/25/von-rauner-express/. Rauner is leading all subcategories as well.
Editorial: Rauner is the change agent in the GOP field
Tribune editorial board “In 2013, annual average unemployment rates declined in 43 states and the District of Columbia, rose in two states, and were unchanged in five states.” — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Feb. 28, 2014. Nobody who lives here can be surprised that moribund Illinois is one of this nation’s Wrong-Way Two. ————————————————————————- Enough. […]