| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | | | TGIF, Illinois. My walkout song: "Don't stop believin'." PROGRAMMING NOTE: Illinois Playbook won't publish Monday, Indigenous Peoples Day. We'll return to your inbox Tuesday.
|  | TOP TALKER | | | 
State Sen. Darren Bailey, right, the Republican candidate for Illinois governor, and incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker debate in Braden Auditorium at the campus of Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. | Ron Johnson/Illinois State University via AP, Pool | Darren Bailey did his best to get under Gov. JB Pritzker's skin Thursday in their first face-to-face debate in the governor's race. The Republican state senator was animated as he repeatedly spoke over Pritzker, calling him a liar and making a gimmicky move to get the Democratic governor to pledge he wouldn't run for president if reelected. Pritzker appeared unfazed, ignoring the interruptions, though he came off as a bit flat as a result. Pritzker hurled his share of invectives: "liar," "hypocrite" et al and answered a moderator's question about presidential aspirations. "I intend to serve four years more as governor, and get reelected. And I intend to support the president who is running for reelection." To viewers who have already made up their minds, the debate probably firmed up their support, one way or another. (After all, early voting has already started.) But this debate wasn't for them. It was for the folks who haven't yet decided how they'll vote. And for them, the debate revealed in the clearest of terms how far off the two men are on policy. As WBEZ's Dave McKinney explains: "Pritzker portrayed Illinois as a state that is on the financial rebound, embraces diversity and trusts women to make the right decision for themselves when it comes to abortion. And Bailey, who frequently went on the offensive, knocked Illinois as a place where crime runs rampant, businesses are leaving and state finances are in ruin — and he pinned all of that on Pritzker." SAFE-T Act: Bailey said he would work to repeal the law that will bring no-cash bail, even though doing so would take away new programs that benefit police, like mental health support and body cameras. Pritzker, who has previously said the law needs clarification, wouldn't detail during the debate what those tweaks might be. Economy: If you played a drinking game based on Bailey saying "zero-based budget," you probably passed out before the debate finished. His answer to all the state finance questions was to adopt a budget cycle that starts at zero, thus rejecting the programs that were funded in the last budget. Pritzker pointed to his four balanced budgets and getting the state's backlog of bills paid off. The governor said he wouldn't pursue the graduated-rate income tax system rejected by voters in 2020, and he believes it's possible to have permanent tax cuts if state budgets keep getting balanced. Abortion: Pritzker reiterated he would protect a woman's right to choose abortion. Bailey sidestepped the issue. "Illinois has the most permissive abortion laws in the nation. Nothing's going to change when I'm governor. I couldn't change them if I could," he said. Workers Rights amendment: Pritzker said he's supported the right for workers to organize "my entire career." Bailey said unions should "stay in their lane." Guns and education: Pritzker wants to see a ban on assault-style firearms in Illinois and nationwide. Bailey wants to fire "the entire[state] board of education." Pandemic: Pritzker accused Bailey of not being vaccinated, prompting a stunned Bailey to shout, "And how do you know that?" Some humor: Asked what they're walkout song would be, Pritzker whiffed, saying any song about big ideas (his campaign theme). Bailey: "A Hard Workin' Man" by Brooks & Dunn. Watch the full debate here. "Pritzker had a rough start and Bailey was a tough opponent," reports NBC 5's Mary Ann Ahern Thorough recap by Tribune's Rick Pearson and Jeremy Gorner Another thorough recap by Mike Smith and Maggie Strahan via WGN 9 At Illinois State watch party, students see chance to engage in governor's race, by Pantagraph's Connor Wood
| | A message from World Business Chicago: Chicago's transportation, distribution and logistics (TD&L) industry is one of the nation's largest, and a significant pillar in our local economy. The metro area boasts the nation's #1 port (by value), the largest intermodal facility, the most TD&L firms in the country, and the second largest TD&L workforce in the U.S. Chicago's logistics tech vertical saw a 802% increase in growth capital, private equity and VC between 2019 and 2021. Find out why Chicago leads by following the Chicago Venture Summit online. | | | | | THE BUZZ | | | 
In 2016, activists marched in front of the White House calling for legalization of marijuana. On Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, President Joe Biden took a huge step to that end by pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of "simple possession" of marijuana under federal law. | AP File Photo/Jose Luis Magana | Biden pardons marijuana offenses, calls for review of federal law: "The president also urged governors to take similar action for state offenses of civil possession of marijuana. In addition, he called on the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to "expeditiously" review how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I narcotic, meaning it's deemed to have no medical use and a high potential for abuse. Heroin and LSD are other Schedule I drugs," write POLITICO's Eugene Daniels and Natalie Fertig. Illinois, of course, has been ahead of the game on the issue, legalizing cannabis three years ago. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she's "heartened" that the Biden administration is taking the same "momentous steps" toward equity. "It has been long understood that the war on drugs was a war on Black and Brown communities. This step, which mirrors efforts passed here in Illinois in 2019 is well overdue and an historic first step to repair the harm caused to these communities," Foxx said in a statement. Have a news tip, suggestion, birthday, anniversary, new job, or any other nugget for Playbook? I'd like to hear from you: skapos@politico.com
| | | | JOIN NEXT WEDNESDAY FOR A TALK ON U.S.-CHINA AND XI JINPING'S NEW ERA: President Xi Jinping will consolidate control of the ruling Chinese Communist Party later this month by engineering a third term as China's paramount leader, solidifying his rule until at least 2027. Join POLITICO Live for a virtual conversation hosted by Phelim Kine, author of POLITICO's China Watcher newsletter, to unpack what it means for U.S.-China relations. REGISTER HERE. | | | | | | | WHERE'S JB | | At the Oak Brook DoubleTree at 8:30 a.m. to give remarks at the Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees Conference and Job Fair. — At Western Illinois University at 11 a.m. to break ground on a new Center for Performing Arts.
| | WHERE'S LORI | | On 79th Street at 2:30 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting for Healthy Lifestyle Hub on the Auburn Gresham INVEST South/West corridor.
| | Where's Toni | | In the Cook County Building at 10:30 a.m. to present the fiscal 2023 budget to the Forest Preserves Board.
| | MEDIA MATTERS | | — Now Gannett is publishing Dan Proft's 'newspapers': "While the papers claim to comprise honest local reporting — 'Real data. Real news,' the slogan reads — they are part of a wider trend of the blurring of journalism and campaigning. This has sparked fears that, ahead of the midterms, readers are consuming divisive messages without realizing the true source," writes Jem Bartholomew in Columbia Journalism Review. — Tribune will no longer make endorsements for top offices: "Alden Global Capital, the second-largest newspaper publisher in the U.S., is soon to announce that all of its papers will no longer back political candidates for president, governor and Senate seats," by Crain's Corli Jay. — Sun-Times drops paywall and offers digital content for free to everyone, by Nykia Wright, Jennifer Kho and Celeste LeCompte
| | CAMPAIGN MODE | | — Abortion an issue in Supreme Court races, and billionaire Ken Griffin is getting involved: "A SuperPac, funded by the billionaire Republican mega-donor Ken Griffin, is now airing an ad trying to link the Democrats to indicted former House Speaker Mike Madigan," reports ABC 7's Craig Wall. And the Illinois GOP has created CleanUpILCourts.com website that features Madigan's influence on the judicial system to attack Lake County Judge Elizabeth Rochford and Appellate Court Judge Mary Kay O'Brien. — Preckwinkle opponent Bob Fioretti criticizes growth in county budget, opposes guaranteed income plan, wants a hiring freeze, by Tribune's A.D. Quig — IL-06 race: Rep. Sean Casten discuss gun control, immigration, more in 6th District congressional race, via Daily Herald — IL-10 race: Rep. Brad Schneider interview with Daily Herald in his race for Congress, via Daily Herald — IL-11: Democratic Rep. Bill Foster's new ad focuses on crime and safety.
| | | | A message from World Business Chicago:   | | | | | MAYOR'S RACE 2023 | | — Money race heats up: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she raised $1 million in the third quarter and has $3 million cash on hand. Ald. Sophia King raised $191,500. Paul Vallas was second to King among challengers at $147,000. Businessman Willie Wilson reported $1,033,000, but just $33,000 of that came from donors. He donated the other $1 million to himself.
| | MIGRANTS IN ILLINOIS | | — ARRIVED: Chicago saw 198 new migrants arrive Wednesday, according to the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. The city has now seen 2,406 asylum-seekers bused from the Texas border since Aug. 31.
| | CHICAGO | | — First day of City Council budget hearings: CPD hiring, mayor's staff under scrutiny: " The lines of questioning from alderpersons include the size of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office (Too big, many said.) to what the city is doing to recruit and train enough police officers to keep pace with a record number of retirements," by Sun-Times' Fran Spielman. — City lawyers try (again) to block Mayor Lori Lightfoot deposition in CPD whistleblower case: "Isaac Lambert claims he was demoted for refusing to lie about a fellow officer's shooting of an autistic teen," by Sun-Times' Andy Grimm. — Chicago-area hospital workers call for more staff and higher wages, by WBEZ's Esther Yoon-Ji Kang — Chicago's military education chief quietly resigned after 'systemic failures' involving student sex abuse, by WBEZ's Alex Ruppenthal
| | ...SWAMP THINGS... | | — Suburban woman gets 2 weeks in jail in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol: "Leticia Ferreira, 33, a Brazilian national who lives in Indian Head Park, was the second defendant from the Chicago area so far to receive a sentence of at least some incarceration for participating in the events in the nation's capital that day," by Tribune's Jason Meisner.
| | | | STEP INSIDE THE WEST WING: What's really happening in West Wing offices? Find out who's up, who's down, and who really has the president's ear in our West Wing Playbook newsletter, the insider's guide to the Biden White House and Cabinet. For buzzy nuggets and details that you won't find anywhere else, subscribe today. | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked how you like your sandwiches cut (Hey, it's Friday!): Stella Black, Ed Mazur, Patricia Ann Watson and Jori Fine, who handles public policy for Whole Foods Market, all like diagonal. It's less messy and "tastes better." Steve McKenzie: "The four-corner sectional diagonal cut is required for a proper triple-decker BLT. But diagonal cuts for grilled cheese and a north-south cut for a PB&J." Joseph Monack: "I cut my sandwich in half along the transverse plane, which is to say between the two pieces of bread. Then I have two open-faced sandwiches." Do you let campaign folks come into your home to talk about their candidate? Email skapos@politico.com
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to rights advocates in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, via New York Times — House GOP confronts its 2023 rift: Impeachments, by POLITICO's Jordain Carney — Trump has one eye at elections overseas even as the midterms approach, by POLITICO's Meridith McGraw — GOP candidates face tough choice under Dems' abortion ad assault, by POLITICO's Ally Mutnick
| | TAKING NAMES | | — The Cubs to Congress?: Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is likely to accept a job as the president of the University of Florida and resign his Senate seat in the near future, according to a report by POLITICO's Burgess Everett and Marianne Levine. That means Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, a co-owner of the Cubs, would then appoint a replacement. ... And "a person familiar with Sasse's plans said Ricketts himself is viewed as a potential appointee for the seat." — State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and state Sen. Ram Villivalam are in D.C. meeting with White House staff at the Roosevelt Institute's conference on industrial policy. They're making the case for Illinois to receive more federal funding for greener public projects. Some $20 billion is up for grabs from the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Illinois lawmakers want the funds directed toward clean energy and carbon-reducing efforts. Also part of the Illinois delegation are climate advocate Kady McFadden, Illinois Finance Authority Director Chris Meister and IFA board member and former Chicago Ald. Ameya Pawar.
| | TRANSITIONS | | — Lindsay Evans has been named general counsel and ethics officer for the Illinois State Racing Board. Evans most recently was senior assistant corporation counsel for the City of Chicago's Law Department. — Bree Carlson is joining the Action Center on Race and the Economy (ACRE) as co-executive director. Carlson spent the last 10 years at People's Action, most recently as director of organizing.
| | IN MEMORIAM | | — Trans activist Mama Gloria remembered as 'fierce, passionate advocate for the LGBTQ community', by Sun-Times' David Struett
| | EVENTS | | — Today at 7 p.m.: Kane County Judge John Noverini hosts a fundraiser for Supreme Court candidate Mark Curran. Details at info@curranforcourt.com. — Saturday noon to 1 p.m.: Third World Press holds an open house to mark its 55th anniversary at 7822 S. Dobson Ave. Then from 1:30 to 3:30 is a program at the Institute of Positive Education at 7823 S. Ellis. — Sunday at 6 p.m.: Gov. JB Pritzker will speak at the Indo-American Democratic Organization (IADO) fundraiser in Skokie. The keynoter is Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who waived his own copy of the Constitution during a speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. IADO advocates for the South-Asian American community. Tickets here
| | TRIVIA | | THURSDAY's ANSWER: Congrats to Matthew Beaudet for correctly answering that the Chicago Cultural Center was the first location of Chicago Public Library's main branch and that Grand Army of the Republic donated the land (hence G.A.R. Hall). TODAY's QUESTION: Who was the elected official who once dismissed a respected appointed official, stating the appointee should not be listening to a bunch of old women? Email skapos@politico.com
| | HAPPY BIRTHDAY | | Today: Congressman Bill Foster, state Sen. Craig Wilcox, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, Ald. Nick Sposato, former Sen. (and state Rep.) Carl Hawkinson, multimedia producer John Owens, attorney Warren Silver, Playbooker Michael Rosengart and WBEZ political reporter Claudia Morell. Saturday: The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Cook County Circuit Court Judge Carolyn Gallagher, former state Sen. John O. Jones, state Treasurer's Office finance director Samantha Fendt, pollster and strategist Dan Cohen and comms consultant Alyssa Knobel. Sunday: Rep. Tony McCombie, Ald. George Cardenas, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus legal counsel Jack Felker , PAWS Chicago co-founder Alexis Fasseas, Google exec Tarresha Poindexter, former Cook County Board candidate Jaylin McClinton, former political candidate Michael Rabbitt, Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman and journalist Bill Mullen. Monday: Cook County Judge Teresa Molina, former state Sen. Ira Silverstein, Brooking Metro fellow Tonantzin Carmona, National Louis University's Robert Emmons Jr., UnidosUS Latino Vote Initive's Clarissa Martinez, Goldman Sachs' Avi Davidoff, digital strategist Justin Kulovsek, public policy and ESG leader Seth Levey and journalist Carol Marin , who heads DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence. -30-
| | A message from World Business Chicago: Chicago has long been heralded as the world's best transportation, distribution, and logistics, hub. The Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Logistics will put this history on display showing the world how Chicago is leading the way globally in capital investments for logistics tech.
"Chicago is the country's leading transportation and logistics hub. From a central location to our diverse talent pipeline and rapidly expanding tech and innovation, logistics tech companies and startups are well positioned for success here," said Michael Fassnacht, President and CEO of World Business Chicago, and Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago. "With an 802% increase in growth capital between 2019 and 2021, we're excited to host investors, corporate innovators, and founders from around the world at the inaugural Chicago Venture Summit, Future of Logistics."
Join us for the city's flagship startup and venture capital conference on October 6. Learn more at ChicagoVentureSummit.com | | | | | | | Follow us on Twitter | | | | Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook family Playbook | Playbook PM | California Playbook | Florida Playbook | Illinois Playbook | Massachusetts Playbook | New Jersey Playbook | New York Playbook | Ottawa Playbook | Brussels Playbook | London Playbook View all our political and policy newsletters | | Follow us | | | | |
No comments:
Post a Comment