Nicholas B

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Massive service disruptions at O’Hare due to Trump golf event in the suburbs today. Jeers and boos on my flight in from ABQ (delayed 3.5 hours) when the pilot explained the cause. Is there still room for Chicago to hate him even more?

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Jaime Andrade, who ran flagrantly untrue ads accusing his opponent Miguel Alvelo-Rivera of supporting ICE, is down big in his reelection bid. Andrade is one of the last vestiges of the Mell political machine

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"American Future has spent over $220K, backing entrenched Dem machine incumbent against a DSA challenger, Miguel Alvelo-Rivera, who pledged to ​'fight to tax wealthy corporations and individuals, and make sure they know our legislature isn’t for sale.'" inthesetimes.com/article/illi...

Betting Against Increased Taxes, DraftKings Is Spending Big on Illinois State Races

The sports gambling industry is pouring more than a million dollars into local Illinois races in a gambit to evade regulations and higher taxes.

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NEW YouGov poll: Abolishing ICE is now at a *record high* level of support in the United States 50% support 39% oppose Independents are now +17 on abolishing ICE Moderates +6 23% of Republicans now support abolishing ICE

NEW YouGov poll:
Abolishing ICE is now at a *record high* level of support in the United States

50% support
39% oppose

Independents are now +17 on abolishing ICE
Moderates +6

23% of Republicans now support abolishing ICE

Looney Toons volume of mail from sleazy 40th District state rep Jaime Andrade. This was today’s alone. As a survivor of the Natalie Toro campaign, I am hoping they reach the same fate—quick. No one needs this much Andrade!

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