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“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

Kelly, who currently represents Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, welcomed the endorsement, calling Murphy both a colleague and mentor. #senate

“To blame President Trump for Illinois’ budget problems is like blaming the White Sox’s losing record on the fans. It is absurd,” #budget

Wilson, a former Chicago mayoral and U.S. Senate candidate, praised Preston’s working-class roots and independence from party insiders. #endorsement

In the video, Stratton criticized the influence of corporations on American politics, saying they have “squeezed Illinois families at every turn” while politicians in Washington “look the other way while pocketing money from these same special interests.” #politics

DeBose outlined several priorities for his campaign, including blocking tax increases, eliminating wasteful spending, and lowering utility bills by rolling back energy mandates. #campaign

House Resolution 467, filed by Niemerg, cites several speeches in which Pritzker compared Republicans to Nazis, encouraged aggressive tactics against political opponents, and called for disruption and protests. #remarks

In his statement, Niemerg described Kirk’s death as a “political assassination” and criticized what he characterized as inflammatory rhetoric from Democratic leaders, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker. #civility

“There are many unanswered questions about what happened today, but one thing seems abundantly clear – Charlie Kirk was murdered for being a credible spokesman for conservative ideas,” the statement read. #statement

She warned that Trump’s influence is already being felt across the country, citing what she called attacks on healthcare, food assistance, and working families. #interview