“Folks all across this district have made it clear that they want someone they can trust to not only take on Donald Trump, but also who has a proven track record of actually winning tough fights.” #bid
Crawford is one of just 30 state leaders selected nationwide to attend the Council of State Governments’ (CSG) Medicaid Leaders Development Program, which runs Oct. 6-8. #medicaid
He warned that the shutdown will hit the most vulnerable Americans hardest, including families relying on SNAP benefits, seniors waiting on Social Security claims, and federal workers facing missed paychecks. #shutdown
“As election threats continue to evolve and increase, sustained federal investment is critical to help protect the integrity of our democratic process,” Gordon said. #election
Preston, who is running to succeed longtime Rep. Robin Kelly, argued that the military’s role should never extend to city streets outside of extraordinary circumstances. #military
Bailey and his running mate, former Cook County Republican chairman Aaron Del Mar, will kick off their campaign Thursday, Sept. 25, with stops in Carterville, Bloomington, and Oak Brook. #tour
Johnson made his comments during a recent press conference, where he argued that Chicago’s past reliance on policing failed to address the root causes of crime. #remarks