Illinois Republican Party

DuPage Republicans enthusiastically launch Brady campaign
3/15/2010

By Alex Keown - DuPage GOP Media Specialist

We will take back a government that has overspent, overtaxed and damaged the credibility of the state of Illinois. That was the message trumpeted by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady during a DuPage County rally on Sunday.

Addressing a crowd of nearly 400 rabid Republicans all waving Brady campaign signs, Brady and the other members of the statewide Republican ticket, said when elected they will break from the politics of the past to bring ethical and open government to Illinois.

“We need policies that will allow businesses to flourish in Illinois,” Brady said. “Not only will we fight against tax increases, we will fight for tax reduction!”

To roaring applause and chants of “Brady,” Brady said his administration will end irresponsible fiscal policies in Illinois and protect the future of the state. He said state government must live within its means and not borrow against future generations like Gov. Pat Quinn is proposing in his budget plan.

Over the next eight months Brady said he plans to travel the state and listen to the concerns of the people. Brady said he’s never won an election without reaching out to independents and conservative Democrats. He said he plans on continuing that practice in this statewide campaign.

“We are here for the people of Illinois, not our own self interests. Politicians do not know everything and it is important that we hear from the people about their concerns,” Brady said.

Jason Plummer, Brady’s running mate, seconded Brady. He said his campaign is not about winning glory, but rather about returning Illinois to prosperity through sound fiscal responsibility. He said the days of irresponsible spending are over.

“The people are speaking across this nation. They spoke in New Jersey, then Virginia and then in Massachusetts. I’m looking forward to being the next Massachusetts and getting all our Republicans elected,” Plummer said.

DuPage Republican Chairman Dan Cronin kicked off the rally by touting Republican chances in November. Cronin said the Republican Party across the United States is as united as ever.

“They said a year ago that we were done, that we were gone forever, but look at us now,” said Cronin.

Cronin said the people are looking for the Republican Party to lead the state and nation back to prosperity. He said the party has “the formula and the answers” to the nation’s concerns. Cronin said Democratic leadership has ruined Illinois through poor fiscal and ethical management. He said electing a Republican slate will bring principled leadership back to Illinois.

In a show of unity all the Republican gubernatorial candidates took the stage and publicly touted the Brady campaign. Bob Schillerstrom, current Chairman of the DuPage County Board, said it’s time to bring back “the Republican principles that work so well” to Illinois.

Each of the former candidates touted themes of lowering taxes, fiscal responsibility, creating a pro-business environment, personal responsibility, ethical leadership and family values.

Ill. Sen. Kirk Dillard of DuPage County, who lost to Brady by less than 300 votes, said he is committed to getting Brady elected governor. He said there is no better fiscal conservative currently serving in the Illinois Senate than Bill Brady. He said unlike Quinn, Brady would be tough on crime and not grant early release to dangerous criminals. Dillard also said he the people would be better served if a victorious Brady .took the lead on legislative redistricting rather than leaving the critical map drawing to career politicians like Speaker Mike Madigan.

SOURCE: DuPage GOP

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