The rath of Rauner?

 

Above is from:  http://www.sj-r.com/article/20160212/NEWS/160219854

 

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As expected, Rauner endorses McCann opponent

Friday, Feb 12, 2016

* Gov. Rauner said the other day that he wasn’t focused at all on politics. He can’t say that now. From a press release…

Governor Bruce Rauner has announced his endorsement of Bryce Benton, Republican candidate for State Senate in the 50th District, this evening at the Sangamon County Lincoln Day Dinner.

“I am proud to announce that I support Bryce Benton for State Senate in the 50th District,” said Rauner. “Bryce Benton serves the citizens of Illinois as a State Trooper. He makes sacrifices for the people of Illinois every day. He serves others, not himself. He has the utmost integrity and can’t be controlled by the special interests.”

“I’m asking you to join me in supporting Bryce Benton for State Senate,” said Rauner. “We have to send a message to the special interests – that their days of controlling Illinois are over. Illinois needs people like Bryce Benton who will serve our state with integrity and honor. We can’t afford to elect politicians who serve themselves and the special interests.”

“It’s an incredible honor to receive the support of Governor Rauner,” said Benton. “Governor Rauner wasn’t elected to maintain the status quo. Voters all over Central Illinois sent him to Springfield to turn our state around, and now he needs more allies in the Senate. The Governor has endorsed me because he knows that I won’t bow to the demands of special interests and will fight for all of Central Illinois.”

* The endorsement video…

* That video was part of a longer video played last night at the Sangamon County Lincoln Day Dinner. The county party has endorsed McCann. Here’s an e-mail last night from a longtime reader, who sent it moments after the announcement…

At Sangamon County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner. Governor Rauner had a pre taped message. Mentioned all representatives of Sangamon County including State Senator Bill Brady. Excluded McCann.

Proceeded to rail about Special interests and Madigan. He glowed about Rosemarie Long and her great leadership. Went on for a little about her.

Then went on to say he had a special announcement. Said he was announcing he was endorsing Benton. Sam was in the room. Very uncomfortable silence with only Bryce’s table cheering.

Wow.

Weird that he sent a video and didn’t show in person, but whatevs.

* Meanwhile, here’s Sen. McCann’s new TV ad, which was recorded with a phone off a television screen because his campaign hasn’t sent it to me yet…

It’s a pretty darned good spot for a general. Not so sure about a GOP primary, but we’ll see.

* Related…

* Ingraham at Sangamon GOP Dinner: It’s a great time to be a Republican

* Bernard Schoenburg: State GOP past $250,000 in support for Rep. Avery Bourne

- Posted by Rich Miller

ABOVE IS FROM:  http://capitolfax.com/2016/02/12/as-expected-rauner-endorses-mccann-opponent/