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IL GOV: Quinn Finds His Voice, But Is It Too Late?
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Contributor | Monsieur |
Last Edited | Monsieur Jan 29, 2010 12:17am |
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Category | Election Guide |
Author | Jamie Shufflebarger |
News Date | Friday, January 29, 2010 03:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
Description | Five days out from the IL GOV primary, Gov. Pat Quinn (D) and challenger IL Comp. Dan Hynes (D) sparred over jobs, the IL budget deficit and negative campaigning in what has quickly become the state's most vicious '10 race.
The two rivals appeared this p.m. on WVON's Cliff Kelley Show, an African-American oriented radio program in Chicago. They took listener-submitted questions from Kelley (who appeared very partial to Quinn) about Chicago's potential third airport, the IL budget deficit, tax reform, and the controversial Harold Washington TV ad released by Hynes last week.
Hynes has been on offense in the last weeks of the race, surging in the polls and collecting newspaper endorsements across the state. Quinn has struggled to find an angle of attack, reaching back to a summer scuffle involving the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal to try and stop Hynes' rapid rise.
But today Quinn seemed combative and comfortable touting his achievements, especially those within the black community. He listed several upcoming projects that will boost employment in IL, including the 1/26 announcement that Ford Motor Co. will invest $400M and bring 1.2K jobs to IL in '10.
Hynes blasted Quinn for wanting to raise taxes on the middle class, an issue he's featured prominently in his mailers. But Quinn had a quick comeback ready. "Folks, listen very carefully, because whatever the comptroller is saying sounds good if you say it fast," Quinn interjected. "But you've got to look at the details." |
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