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Paul Schimpf

We should place our trust in the people of Illinois, not its government.

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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
February 11, 2022 at 9:51 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 02/11/22

NationBuilder Friend, After last week's snowstorm disrupted a few events, the pace of the campaign has picked back up again.? Carolyn and I attended events throughout the state this past week and our schedules are only going to get more hectic as we move towards June.? Our first T…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Parents' Bill of Rights

NationBuilder Friend --  As parents, Carolyn and I understand the importance of turning around the state of our education system in Illinois. That’s why we created the Parents’ Bill of Rights. Illinois’ students have fallen behind because of extended school closings and political …
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 01/28/22

NationBuilder Friend, Tomorrow is the end of National School Choice Week. Each week, I talk to parents all across Illinois who are frustrated with the state of our schools. Parents have lost rights that should have never even been in question.? This week and every week, Carolyn and…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 4:29 PM

my anti-tax record

NationBuilder Friend -- You have lots of choices in the Republican Primary for Illinois Governor.? But if you want a candidate with a legislative record of voting NO on ALL tax hikes and NEVER introducing legislation to expand the Illinois Government's power to tax, I am your ONLY …
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
January 21, 2022 at 9:28 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 01/21/22

NationBuilder Friend, I love Illinois, but I don't love what J.B. Pritzker has done to it.  As I travel the state each week, I have the pleasure of talking to voters all across Illinois. There is one common theme that I hear: everyone has been impacted by the failures of our curren…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 10:37 PM

Billionaires are outspending us. [DONOR MATCH!]

NationBuilder Friend -- Hope is not a plan. Anger is not a solution. And outrage cannot unify our state. Carolyn Schofield, my running mate, and I have the background, ideas, and grit to give Illinois a new start. What we don’t have are the high powered political consultants and ul…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 9:26 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 01/14/22

NationBuilder Friend, This week, I traveled the state introducing supporters to my running mate and your next Lt. Governor, Carolyn Schofield.  Carolyn is the ideal choice to run on my ticket because she cares about all the important issues facing Illinoisans. Her priorities align …
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 4:14 PM

Meet My Running Mate

NationBuilder Friend,  It's official—my running mate to renew Illinois is Carolyn Schofield! Carolyn is the ideal choice to run on my ticket because she cares about all the important issues facing Illinoisians. Our priorities align, and we will continue to push our Parent’s Bill o…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 01/07/22

NationBuilder Friend,  I don't want to release too much information but as a loyal supporter of our campaign, I wanted you to be among the first to know that I have a special announcement coming on Tuesday, January 11th! Keep a close eye on our social media pages and website for mo…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Happy New Year

NationBuilder Friend,  From myself, my wife Lori, and sons Ethan and Garrett, we wish you and your family a Happy New Year! I hope you've been enjoying this time around the holidays with family and friends—it's a special time to reconnect and take a moment to reflect. As I think ba…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 12/22/21

NationBuilder Friend,  From my entire family to yours, I wish you a Merry Christmas filled with warmth and love from family and friends. I'm excited to spend the Christmas holiday at home with the ones I love most! In 2022, we won't let our foot off the gas because there is too muc…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
December 17, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 12/17/21

NationBuilder Friend,  When you run for governor, you end up going to A LOT of Christmas parties this time of the year! Not only has it helped me get into the holiday spirit, but it's given me such a great chance to meet so many new Illinoisans—which is my favorite part about being…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 12/10/21

NationBuilder Friend,  I've dealt with Iraq's "Ace of Spade"—Saddam Hussein—during my time in the Marines. I sat in the same room and breathed the same air as one of the world's most infamous terrorists. As the lead American attorney advisor to the Iraqi prosecutors, I was there wh…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
December 7, 2021 at 6:35 PM

help promote our Saddam video

NationBuilder Friend -- "Once you've dealt with Saddam Hussein, the 'Ace of Spades,' you're not going to be intimidated by anything in Illinois politics." My role in the trial of Saddam Hussein distinguishes me from the other Governor candidates.? As the lead American attorney-advi…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 12/3/21

NationBuilder Friend,  Tomorrow is championship Saturday in college football—many of the major conferences are having their conference championship games. But the game that stands alone is the Army vs. Navy game and I'm having a watch party for it next weekend at Bandito Barney's i…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Giving Tuesday is Here!

NationBuilder Friend -- Illinoisans are fed up with corrupt, partisan politics and the blue-red divide and just want a leader that they can trust. I'm asking you to trust me to be that leader.? Today is Giving Tuesday, and I am humbly asking that you consider adding our campaign to…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 11/24/21

NationBuilder Friend,  With Thanksgiving tomorrow, I wanted to extend a Happy Thanksgiving from the Schimpf family to yours.  In 2005, I ate Thanksgiving Dinner at a Forward Operating Base in the Sunni Triangle in Iraq while waiting to transport Saddam Trial witnesses back to the G…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 11/19/21

NationBuilder Friend,  Illinois can learn a valuable lesson from Virginia. Recently, in a so-called “blue” state, Virginians voted for a clean sweep of statewide Republican candidates, also flipping the Virginia House of Delegates from Democratic to Republican control. This year’s …
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Good news bad news

NationBuilder Friend -- It's a part of life. You take the good with the bad. The good:? our fundraising amounts are up compared to this time last quarter. The bad:? we still don't have as much campaign money as our wealthy, self-funding competitors. The good:? we have a tremendous…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
November 12, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 11/12/21

NationBuilder Friend,  Veterans are often asked, "why did you join the military?" While there are many reasons, there is one reason why we serve—because we believe our friends, family, neighbors, fellow Americans, and country are worth fighting for. Ultimately, that is why veterans…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 12:15 AM

Don't Miss Out!

NationBuilder Friend -- On November 12th, I'll be hosting a discussion on my experience prosecuting Saddam Hussein at Elmhurst Brewing Company starting at 11:30am—you're invited to attend! I served as the lead American attorney advisor to the Iraqi prosecutors in the trial of Huss…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
November 5, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 11/5/21

NationBuilder Friend,  This week, Republicans in Virginia turned out, winning very important elections, and laying the groundwork for Illinois Republicans to follow in 2022.  I’m thrilled to see Governor-Elect Youngkin win in Virginia. But it isn’t just that he won, it’s how he won…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 10/29/21

NationBuilder Friend,  This week during veto session, Democrats pushed forward misguided and damaging policies, ranging from parental rights to redistricting. The repeal of the Parental Notification of Abortion Act is particularly troubling. This is a betrayal of parents, plain and…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Halloween is almost here! 🎃

NationBuilder Friend -- It's not too late to join in on the Halloween fun with Team Schimpf! We are trying to fill my Sea Bag by Sunday night, and we're almost there. Will you help us get the job done?? If you have never heard of a Sea Bag, they are duffle bags used by active duty …
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Trick or Treat! 🎃

NationBuilder Friend -- Trick or Treat!  This week, Team Schimpf is getting in the Halloween spirit. Thats why I'm asking you to help me fill up my Sea Bag this Halloween! If you have never heard of a Sea Bag, they are duffle bags used by active duty U.S. Marines for travel. I carr…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 10/22/21

NationBuilder Friend,  This week, I celebrated an industry that plays a major role in Illinois’ economic success—manufacturing. October is Manufacturing Month and it's a great way to honor a sector that includes over half a million jobs and thousands of businesses in Illinois, as w…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 10/15/21

NationBuilder Friend,  The time to fix Illinois is now! The only thing standing between us and a better Illinois is JB Pritzker. To defeat Pritzker, we need a Republican candidate who can unite our party and get crossover votes. I am that candidate. When I ran against the former L…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Join our 2021 Century Club

NationBuilder Friend -- What is my 2021 Century Club and why should you join? Many of you are already members because you've donated over $100 to our campaign (THANK YOU!!!).? If you ARE NOT already in that group, here's why you should join up. My Century Club receives frequent, ex…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Schimpf from the Trail 10/8/21

NationBuilder Friend,  Last week, President Biden was supposed to come to Illinois but it was rescheduled for yesterday. We knew our governor wouldn't miss the opportunity to be seen next to this president.  Between the two of them, one is trying to build up support for vaccine man…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 4:37 PM

Let’s Meet in the Suburbs

NationBuilder Friend,  President Biden was scheduled to come to Illinois today to try to build up support for the Democrat’s $3.5 trillion social spending plan and $1 trillion infrastructure package, and guess who was going to be there with him—JB Pritzker. It’s no surprise Joe Bid…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 3:38 PM

3X donor match on ballcaps

NationBuilder Friend -- Thank you! The response to our September Donor Match has been tremendous--we will be depositing our first matching check of $5000 today. We still have 3 days left until the deadline set by our matching donors and they have made their offer even better. Our d…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
September 11, 2021 at 10:27 PM

My 9-11 remarks

NationBuilder Friend -- I hope your weekend has been blessed and peaceful thus far. I thought you'd be interested in my remarks from the 9-11 Commemoration today in McLean County.  I was asked to speak for 5 minutes as part of the opening program.  Here's a rough transcript of the …
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 4:16 PM

It's Not Complicated

NationBuilder Friend -- My pledge to you is simple. As your Governor, I will work hard, tell you the truth, and keep my promises. And one more thing:? I WILL NOT ENABLE BAD BEHAVIOR by the Illinois General Assembly. Once again, the Illinois House passed sweeping legislation late la…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 7:24 PM

I need your help

NationBuilder Friend -- I'll get straight to the point--I need your financial help right now. I am the only candidate running for Illinois Governor who is not wealthy enough to fund his own campaign.? My parents were school teachers and I spent my adult life in the United States Ma…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Du Quoin and TV Interview

NationBuilder Friend -- I hope your week is off to a great start. Last week we had many interviews, but the one I want to highlight for you is a TV interview that was taped in Rock Island on Thursday, but ran on Sunday. During that interview, I pointed out that JB Pritzker has lost…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 9:57 PM

this time with the full sentence

NationBuilder Friend -- [Sorry for emailing you twice. The previous one left a couple words out--have a great weekend.] You may have seen coverage of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield yesterday. One of my favorite parts of the day is running the media gauntlet, as our many lef…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 9:51 PM

State Fair and Barrington Reception

NationBuilder Friend -- You may have seen coverage of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield yesterday. One of my favorite parts of the day is running the media gauntlet, as our many left-leaning journalists try to throw Republican candidates off message. Our press coverage was po…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 9:26 PM

Thoroughbred Racing with Paul

NationBuilder Friend -- Thoroughbred racing was a part of my life growing up.? My parents owned horses that raced at Fairmount Park and I remember going there to watch them run (they didn't win very often). Those happy memories are why we are excited to include a racing event as pa…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
August 7, 2021 at 4:42 PM

An Update From the Campaign Trail

NationBuilder Friend -- It has been a busy week on the campaign trail! In between campaign stops, I did multiple radio interviews talking about JB Pritkzer's new mask and vaccination requirements.  Listen to my interview with Will Stephens on WXAN here and my interview with Greg B…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 10:45 PM

Why JB Should Be Worried

NationBuilder Friend -- JB Pritzker should be nervous that a Republican Candidate for Governor is getting positive press coverage in the Chicago Media.  In a recent Crain's Chicago Business article, Greg Hinz said, "That leaves candidate No. 3, ex-Marine, former Illinois attorney g…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 9:51 PM

An Update From the Campaign Trail!

NationBuilder Friend -- This week we celebrated "Pritzker-Doesn't-Understand-the-Science Day" because one year ago Governor Pritzker announced his Mitigation Plan based on the COVID Positivity Rate, a metric he clearly didn't understand. Pritzker's flawed Mitigation Plan caused the…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 6:27 PM

An Exciting Quarter for Team Schimpf

NationBuilder Friend -- I wanted to give you an exciting update about the tremendous momentum from Team Schimpf as we start the third quarter of the campaign today. This quarter I hosted events in Rock Island County, Jefferson County, Kane County, Adams County, DuPage County, Union…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 10:15 PM

Help Paul Meet His Goal (48 Hours Left!)

NationBuilder Friend -- Don't miss the chance to help Paul end the fundraising quarter strong by filling his sea bag with the following important items: The quarter ends this Wednesday at midnight! We need many of these items for the many parades Team Schimpf will be walking in o…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Don't miss the deadline...

NationBuilder Friend -- In case you missed it, today is the LAST DAY to donate for a 2x match from one of our donors.?This means if you donate $20, our generous donor will kick in $40 additional dollars to our campaign! Here are some of the items I need as I travel across all 102 c…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Donate in the next 7 days for a 2x match!

NationBuilder Friend -- We are on the road! My campaign will be hosting events in almost a dozen counties over the next two weeks. Over the next six nights alone, we have six different events scheduled. A lot of events means a lot of traveling.? We will be heading to Springfield, Q…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 11:22 PM

Memorial Day

NationBuilder Friend -- This Memorial Day, let’s rededicate ourselves to making our nation stronger. That is the title of my op-ed in the Chicago Tribune this week. I urge you to take a minute and read the op-ed here.  When I was a State Senator, I shared the story of the best and …
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 9:11 PM

Stand up for transparency and accountability

NationBuilder Friend -- It has been another busy week on the campaign trail from Jefferson County to Kane County. I appreciate the support for the campaign from across the state!? UPCOMING EVENTS I am excited to invite you to our "Let Freedom Ring" Dinner featuring the Missouri Sec…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 7:13 PM

I will always stand up for law enforcement...

NationBuilder Friend -- During Law Enforcement Week, we remember and honor those who represent what is best about America - police officers who have made the ultimate noble sacrifice by dying in the line of duty in service to their fellow man.   Police Week and Peace Officers Memo…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 5:51 PM

Invite to Hoffman Estates - Pritzker Failed Event - Next Thursday!

NationBuilder Friend-- It's no surprise to you that Governor Pritzker has failed our state. He failed to stand up to corruption in Illinois. He failed to protect our veterans, families, and communities. He failed overtaxed Illinoisans struggling to pay their bills.You and all Illin…
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Paul Schimpf · [email protected]
April 17, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Telling the Truth About JB

NationBuilder Friend -- It's time to take the campaign against JB Pritzker to the next level. On Thursday, April 29th, we will unveil a new website, www.Pritzkerfailed.com.? The purpose of this website is to give Illinoisans the opportunity to tell their stories of how JB Pritzker …
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