The Illinois Republican Party seems to be changing its tone about Donald Trump’s candidacy - at least a little bit.
When the Illinois Republican Party appointed delegates to the national convention - they picked some people who have been vocal in opposing Donald Trump’s candidacy.
Governor Bruce Rauner won’t talk about Trump - or the presidential campaign. And other top Illinois Republicans are skipping the convention - and have said they won’t support Trump.
These actions led some Trump delegates like Anthony Anderson to say they’re also skipping the conventions, out of protest.
ANDERSON: I realize Illinois is a blue state, but for Pete’s sake, they’re not even lifting a finger.
In response - the state Republican Party released an unusually direct statement supporting Donald Trump...and highlighting the party’s connections to the Trump campaign