*** UPDATED x12 - CTU responds - $1.1 million buy - Pat Brady, Equality Illinois respond - Pritzker campaign responds - ACLU responds - Will air this weekend - Biss responds - Ives unveils 60-second version - Kennedy campaign responds - Rauner campaign responds, kinda *** Ives’ other TV ad is gonna cause a huge controversy if it airs Friday, Feb 2, 2018 * Yesterday…

Might Liberty Principles PAC begin airing negative @GovRauner ads soon? Multiple sources say yes, Dan Proft says no #ILGov — Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) February 1, 2018

The reason for the confusion, I’m told, is because Proft was doing the buy and the announcer appears in a lot of Proft’s other spots. But, as you will see, the ad is paid for by the Ives campaign. I’m also told the ad has not yet aired, but is sitting at several TV stations, which is how I came to get it. * Without further ado… * Transcript… Stay tuned for a special message. We want to say thank you. Thank you Bruce Rauner for opposing law enforcement and making Illinois a sanctuary state for illegal immigrant criminals. Thank you for signing legislation that lets me use the girl’s bathroom. Thank you for making all Illinois families pay for my abortions. Thank you for making the rest of Illinois bail out Chicago teacher pensions, and for giving Rahm everything he wanted, and more. Thank you for betraying Illinois Republicans. Thank you. *** UPDATE 1 *** Rauner campaign… Governor Rauner is the only candidate in either party who will take on Mike Madigan, cut taxes, and reform our state. Representative Ives has already admitted that she’s not willing to take on Mike Madigan and will keep his 32% tax hike — not surprising given her history of opposing property tax reductions. Looks like JB Pritzker has some competition as Mike Madigan’s favorite candidate. *** UPDATE 2 *** Kennedy campaign… Jeanne Ives’ new ad is appalling and disrespectful to everyone who makes Illinois what it is today. It’s a slap in the face to everyone who’s brought progress and inclusivity to Illinois. We already have enough hate and bigotry in the White House. We don’t need a governor who stands silent against Donald Trump and we certainly don’t need a governor who echoes Donald Trump. *** UPDATE 3 *** Ives campaign… Ives Campaign Releases ‘Thank You Bruce Rauner’ Ad February 2, 2018 - The ad represents Governor Rauner’s chosen constituents based on the policy choices he made, as well as a fair and accurate representation of the implications of those policy choices. Governor Rauner’s record was similarly covered by both National Review and Fox News, as highlighted in the ad. Those Republican primary voters who don’t know of Rauner’s betrayals of conservatives need to know. Now they will. They released a longer, 60-second version, which is probably online only. Click here. *** UPDATE 4 *** Sen. Daniel Biss… This ad is repulsive. It’s absolutely antithetical of Illinois values and the type of politics we should be holding ourselves to. Any elected official or candidate who does not disavow this horribly offensive ad outright should be ashamed. We must resist this type of racist, xenophobic, and transphobic rhetoric at all levels.” *** UPDATE 5 *** Tina…

Well, that Jeanne Ives ad is real, and is airing this weekend statewide: https://t.co/UhsSlHfobH #twill — Tina Sfondeles (@TinaSfon) February 2, 2018

*** UPDATE 6 *** Colleen K Connell, executive director of the ACLU of Illinois… It is sad that a candidate for the office of Governor of Illinois would seek to divide voters by attacking our neighbors, friends and colleagues who are newcomers and refugees, those of a different race, those who are transgender, and poor women in need of health care.” *** UPDATE 7 *** Pritzker campaign… JB vehemently disagrees with the poison the Ives campaign is spreading on the issues that matter. While Bruce Rauner needs to be defeated in this election, this type of hate has no place in our politics. As governor, JB will defend our communities from forces of hate and ensure Illinois remains a welcome state to all. *** UPDATE 8 *** Sun-Times… Critics of the ad came out in droves, even among some Republicans. Former Illinois Republican party chairman Pat Brady said in a tweet that this is the Ives “we have known for years. There is no room in the Republican Party for racist, bigoted, homophobic candidates like her.” Equality Illinois said Ives is “launching a campaign of division and rancor.” “We need a governor who will stand up for all Illinoisans not someone who will target transgender Illinoisans for their personal political benefit,” spokesman Brian Johnson said. *** UPDATE 9 *** Text from a friend in the biz… Looks like she’s spending $1.1 million through the 25th. That’s basically every dime she has in her campaign account. *** UPDATE 10 *** Tribune… Asked for a reaction to the ad, Chicago Teachers Union spokeswoman Chris Geovanis emailed, “we’re not going to dignify this racist, sexist, homophobic piece of crap with a response.” *** UPDATE 11 *** Press release… Statement from Rebecca Shi, Illinois Business Immigration Coalition Executive Director, to the new Ives ad “Jeanne Ives’s new ad falsely attacking SB 31 “Illinois trust act,” and equating all undocumented immigrants with criminals is full of misinformation, hate and bigotry. Contrary to the ad, SB 31 was endorsed by Illinois Sheriffs Association, the Illinois Chiefs of Police, and gained broad support from Illinois business, faith, Latino and immigrant leaders. Since its passage, the Trust Act has strengthened trust between immigrants and local police, prevented unnecessary disruptions to businesses, and enabled hardworking, law-abiding immigrants to continue to work, pay taxes and create jobs here in Illinois. The Illinois Trust Act does not make Illinois a sanctuary state and is in full compliance with federal law. Ultimately, SB 31 ensures that our local police focus their limited resources to keep our communities safe, rather than enforcing federal immigration law. Recent Illinois electoral history has shown that the politics of hate, division, and intolerance is not rewarded by Illinois voters of either Party.” And… Republican Candidate for Comptroller Darlene Senger issued the following statement on State Representative Jeanne Ives’ campaign ad: “Illinois is facing real challenges that require common-sense, bi-partisan solutions. Hyper-partisan attacks that focus on our fellow Illinoisans do little to advance debate nor reach consensus. The Republican Party — The Party of Lincoln — has always served as a beacon of freedom and individual rights. Now more than ever, we need to demonstrate our commitment to that standard.” And… 117th Republican State Representative Dave Severin released the following statement on Jeanne Ives new campaign ad: “This ad tries to make a point in the most wrong headed and politically divisive way possible. If Republicans in Illinois ever want to make this a two party state, we must lead with our shared vision of lower taxes, balanced budgets and a government that encourages a booming economy. Mike Madigan might as well of written, produced and paid for the ad - and that’s a shame. I call on Ives to immediately remove it from the airwaves.” * And… Republican Candidate for Treasurer Jim Dodge issued the following statement on State Representative Jeanne Ives’ campaign ad: “Our nation’s collective diversity gives us our strength and makes us a beacon of freedom to the world. Illinois is a strong and diverse state - a microcosm of America. Representative Ives’ campaign advertisement is wrong on so many levels and an insult to everything that makes us Illinoisans and Americans. I believe this advertisement does not represent the Republican Party or our shared American values, and should never again see the light of day.” - Posted by Rich Miller

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