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- Columns & Opinion, Opinion Mar 31, 2020
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Profits over people
America’s dangerously inefficient response to COVID-19 is what happens when plutocrats—not politicians—direct public policy.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Nov 2, 2016
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Having Trump on the ticket has cost Illinois Republicans
The state GOP has spent millions of dollars—and expended precious political capital—to counter Trump's impact down the ballot.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 19, 2014
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Bruce Rauner raises another $1.5 million from himself
With no fund-raising limits in place, Bruce Rauner and Pat Quinn rake in more contributions in their race for Illinois governor.
- News & Politics, Politics Jun 18, 2014
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How Bruce Rauner used a legal loophole to get a $2.5 million campaign donation
The GOP nominee for governor was allowed to accept a huge gift from billionaire Kenneth Griffin.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 23, 2011
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On bright ideas and a crooked judge
The inspired fiscal thinking of Ian Ayres, Thomas Maloney, and Kenneth Dodge
- News & Politics, Feature Dec 15, 2011
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Money talks, twice
Mayor Emanuel's political action committee gives the rich a second chance to please him
- Blogs, Bleader May 22, 2009
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Opposing the opposition to reform
State rep Julie Hamos was among the first to raise concerns about Tamms supermax prison; now she's pushing for campaign finance reform. Sounds like she's running for higher office.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 20, 2007
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Learning from libertarians
Rethinking the madness of campaign finance reform.