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New Rauner Ad Rauner Ties Republican Opponent to Democrat Mike Madigan

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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is changing his campaign strategy against Republican primary opponent Jeanne Ives. Previously, he dismissed her as a "fringe candidate.” But now he’s spending money on a TV attack ad, attempting to link Ives to Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan.

"Now, she’s criticizing Bruce Rauner for calling Mike Madigan a crook. Brags about Madigan voting for her bills and complains Rauner is, quote, picking on Madigan." Rauner said. 
 
Asked if the ad meant he was finally taking Ives seriously, Rauner would only say she was “in the mix” of candidates for governor. Ives has received two-and-a-half million dollars from conservative businessman Dick Uihlein, who used to be aligned with Rauner.
 
 
 

Daisy reports on various assignments for NPR Illinois. She graduated from the Public Affairs Reporting master’s degree program at the University of Illinois Springfield, where she spent time covering the legislative session for NPR Illinois' Illinois Issues. Daisy interned then researched for the Chicago Reporter. She obtained an associate degree in French language from Harry S Truman College and a bachelor's degree in communications from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Before coming to Springfield, Daisy worked in communication roles for several Chicago non-profits. Daisy is from Chicago where she attended Lane Tech High School.