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Nazi and likely Republican congressional candidate an 'embarrassment' to Illinois GOP
In what a leading Jewish scholar and conservative Republican calls an “embarrassment to the party,” outspoken Nazi sympathizer and Holocaust denier Arthur Jones is poised to become the party’s nominee in the 3rd Congressional District
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Illinois state GOP official slams Schneider, Rauner for pushing party attack of Ives
A member of the Illinois Republican Party's governing body is lauding gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives' provocative new ad, "Thank You, Bruce Rauner," while taking her critics to task for trying to force the party to take sides in the contentious March 20 primary.
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Pritzker, Kennedy, Biss dodging questions about tax hike plans, GOP says
The Illinois Republican Party is blasting the three leading Democratic candidates for governor over their refusal to answer if they plan to raise taxes as part of their proposed tax plan.
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From Chicago City Wire
Pritzker accused of throwing low, middle class under the bus
The Illinois Republican Party slammed J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat vying to become governor, for what they called an inadequate response to a report condemning the performance of Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios.
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From Chicago City Wire
Democrats, Madigan backing Pritzker to control redistricting, state GOP says
In response to several recent lawmaker endorsements of J.B. Pritzker in his bid to become governor, the Illinois Republican Party is accusing House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and his supporters of pushing Pritzker for his ability to bankroll campaigns and help Democrats control redistricting.
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Illinois GOP calls Madigan-Pritzker alliance a 'corrupt scheme'
The Illinois Republican Party has called collaboration between gubernatorial hopeful J.B. Pritzker and established political powerhouse Michael Madigan aimed at securing the Democratic primary – and ultimately governorship of the state – nothing more than a “corrupt scheme.”
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Illinois GOP slams Berrios, Madigan for 'shameful practices' regarding assessments
The Illinois Republican Party slammed Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios and House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) for the county’s property tax assessment system following a recent Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois report exposing its problems.
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IL GOP raises question of Pritzker’s support for Blagojevich appeal for early release
The Illinois Republican Party is questioning whether Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker supports efforts of some of his supporters to see former Gov. Rod Blagojevich released from prison early, according to a recent release from the GOP.
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Illinois GOP criticizes Pritzker for failing to release tax returns
The Illinois Republican Party recently slammed Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker for his failure release his tax returns, with a release stoking outrage in the wake of a property tax scandal and the recent implication of his sister in the Paradise Papers.
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Pritzker supports another tax hike for Illinois
Earlier this year, the Illinois General Assembly approved an income tax hike of 32 percent, making it the largest permanent tax hike in the history of Illinois. Despite taxpayers feeling the burden, Democrat J.B. Pritzker, who is vying to become governor, seems to support not only the tax increase but also higher tax increases.
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Frerichs 'another Madigan ally' backing Pritzker, state GOP says
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs' recent endorsement of Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker has drawn concern from the state's Republican Party.
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New Pritzker promise on tax returns draws skepticism from state GOP
Democrat gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker has renewed his long-standing promise to release his tax returns, although the state Republican Party remains skeptical.
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Pritzker stays silent on Madigan's reign at Aurora debate
Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker declined to criticize House Speaker Mike Madigan at an Aurora debate recently, according to the Illinois Republican Party.
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Even Democrats appear angry at Pritzker, Kennedy over tax returns
The Illinois Republican Party is asking when two Democratic gubernatorial candidates will release their tax returns after they pledged to do so.
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Mock petition puts Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls on Madigan ticket
The Illinois Republican Party is "circulating" a parody petition for the top three Democratic candidates for governor, labeling them as part of “The Tax Hike Team" working under the tutelage of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).
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Pritzker ties to Blagojevich raise pay-to-play questions, GOP says
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker and former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s had a "pay-to-play” relationship exemplified in a recent newspaper article, the Illinois Republican Party said in a press release.
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GOP: Democratic County Chair group falls in line for Madigan, endorses Pritzker
House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) continues collecting endorsements for J.B. Pritzker, his gubernatorial pick, according to the Illinois Republican Party.
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Republican chair says abortion issue will not divide party
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider (R-Bartlett) says that even though he joins many fellow Republicans in dismay over Gov. Bruce Rauner's signing of abortion coverage expansion, he won't allow Democrats to use the issue to divide his party.
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GOP: Madigan prompts Mendoza support of Pritzker for governor
To the chagrin of the Illinois Republican Party, Comptroller Susana Mendoza has thrown her support behind billionaire J.B. Pritzker in his bid to become the Democratic nominee for governor, making her the second state official to do so.
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'Team Harold' puts out the call for attorney general campaign donations
Illinois native Erika Harold is asking for public support in her campaign to become the state's next attorney general, according to a newsletter.