I issued the following statement today regarding Bruce Rauners latest, disgraceful ad. Joining me in this statement are a coalition of leaders who worked with, supported and espoused Harold Washington ideals and policies: U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-1st), U.S. Representative Luis Guiterrez (D-4th), U.S. Representative Danny K. Davis (D-7th), Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Commissioner Jesús “Chuy” Garcia, Timuel Black, the Reverend Dr. Clay Evans Clay Evans, Jacky Grimshaw and the Rev. Dr. B Herbert Martin Sr.: Harold Washington would be rolling over in his grave to see this desperate commercial run by a billionaire who didnt hire a single African American executive at his own business and who wants to eliminate the minimum wage. Those who remember and loved Harold Washington know that he spent his entire career fighting against the Republican, anti-worker, benefit-the-rich policies that Bruce Rauner wholly represents. This is another desperate effort by a billionaire trying to change the subject from an ongoing federal trial targeting his company after misdeeds that led to the abuse, neglect and death of many senior citizens under his watch. Bruce Rauner cant avoid responsibility for his business.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:50:54 +0000