Republican Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has been critical of the Democrats he’s negotiating with - saying they have profited off of insider deals. But he hasn’t said how - specifically.
Governor Rauner has to negotiate with Democratic leadership:
He’s calling out House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton for personally benefitting from their positions of power.
They’re both also Chicago attorneys for separate law firms.
When asked - Rauner wouldn’t say specifically if there was a grant, contract, project, bill, or overall policy that Madigan or Cullerton have personally profited from.
Instead - Rauner spoke generally - saying they’re part of the Chicago political machine.
RAUNER: It’s built on a large government insiders’ dominance.
Cullerton’s office would not comment on Rauner’s accusations.
Madigan has said he rejects clients in his law practice who seek a state benefit.