Dear Illinois Republican Family,

Illinois Democrats have built their power on a corrupt machine that served their interests at the expense of hardworking taxpayers. Mike Madigan, the long-time leader of the Illinois Democrat Party, now faces accountability from decades of fleecing Illinois’ taxpayers. The Illinois Democrat Party is no stranger to corruption and putting its own interest above the Prairie State but it doesn’t have to be this way.

For more than 50 years, Madigan’s influence shaped Illinois politics, enriching his allies and punishing anyone who dared to oppose him. Most Democrat elected officials will pretend today that they condemn Madigan but their history proves otherwise. Make no mistake: nearly every Democrat in Illinois has benefitted from Madigan’s corruption in some way, and they have all been willing to sell their souls for hefty donations and the support of the political machine Madigan built. While we have a long way to go to recover from more than half a century of Madigan’s corruption, it is a great day for the people of Illinois

Today’s Democrat Party is built on a foundation of corruption which deprives all Illinoisians of good governance. But enough is enough. Today’s Illinois Republican Party provides lasting, commonsense solutions and works to restore integrity and transparency in our state. Madigan’s conviction is just the beginning—we need your help to rebuild Illinois from decades of Democrat corruption and show them what Illinois really wants: honest leadership, not more political games. Together, we can ensure that this verdict isn’t just a headline but a turning point for Illinois.

While Illinois Democrats took a high and mighty route after Mike Madigan's conviction, we remember all the times they swept his corruption under the rug for their own benefit. We remember when Governor Pritzker sang a different tune, praising Mike Madigan.

Let's take a look at some of the receipts from Madigan's reign as Illinois's kingmaker and what JB Pritzker REALLY thinks about his felonious ally.

Gave $7 million to Madigan's PAC shortly after his 1st election.
Contributed nearly $1 Million to LIFT PAC, a known Madigan front.
Chicago Tribune: "Federal prosecutors in Chicago are amassing records related to property tax assessments conducted under former Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios, including a tax break given to Gov. J.B. Pritzker after toilets were removed from a Gold Coast mansion he owned... As the former chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party, Berrios was a key ally of Madigan, and Burke held sway over the party’s endorsement of judicial candidates during Berrios’ years as chairman. Burke has been indicted by a federal grand jury on racketeering charges related to alleged abuse of his aldermanic powers and awaits trial."
Pritzker Was Slated By The Cook County Democratic Party – run by none other than top Madigan Ally Joe Berrios.
Crain's Chicago Business on Pritzker's AFL-CIO endorsement: “Pritzker has been expected to get the nod, largely because of behind-the-scenes pressure from Illinois House Speaker and state Democratic Party Chairman Mike Madigan."
Crain's on Pritzker's Secret Contributions to Madigan: "The money came from two Pritzker-affiliated groups but was not in his name. According to campaign records highlighted by the Rauner folks, $119,400 came from Stateline, which is listed at the same West Loop address as Pritzker Group, and J.B. Pritzker listed the firm on a 2006 statement of economic interest. Another $82,000 came from TNDP. It, too, has the same West Loop address, and its registered agent is Jay Robert Pritzker."

Next time JB Pritzker wants to flip flop, he should probably look for the skeletons in his own closet first. No more excuses—Illinois Democrats must stop dodging accountability and join Illinois Republicans in passing sweeping ethics reforms today. It’s time to end the culture of corruption that has plagued our state government for far too long.

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