Bill Brady Signals Another Gubernatorial Run

An email from Bill Brady:

Brady facing left against black hand out Profile“In 2010, when I led the ticket, Republicans elected a United States Senator, four new Congressmen and several new state legislators. 

“I unfortunately fell short by less than one percent – a swing of just 16,000 votes out of the more than 3.5 million cast.  

“There’s no question that Illinois is worse off than we were four years ago and that there’s still much work to be done to rebuild our economy and rein in our state spending.

“I am now asked every day whether I will run for Governor again in 2014, and I want you to know that Nancy, my campaign and I are laying the groundwork to finish the job we started together three years ago.

“Our state debt has now soared to a staggering $21,607 for every resident of Illinois.  Under Governor Quinn, more than 290,000 jobs have been lost.  Wall Street has lost confidence in Illinois and downgraded our credit rating 11 times alone since 2009 when Quinn took office – more than half the total downgrades in our state’s entire history.

“Illinois is at a tipping point.  We’ve suffered a decade of decline, debt and despair under two Democrat governors.  Our challenges are great, and our state’s leadership has proved itself weak.  People may debate my solutions, but they should never doubt my resolve to helping lead Illinois toward a brighter future.

“We need to
reduce our debt
fix the pension system
reinstate sound fiscal principles in the state of Illinois 

“Illinois families and employers continue to face tough times with unemployment, the economy and out-of-control government spending.  The decisions we make today in response to those challenges will affect us for the next generation.

“We must continue to work to rebuild our economy, encourage our employers to invest in Illinois, reduce the size and cost of government and provide greater opportunities for our children.  

“I am committed to making the necessary tough decisions to bring Illinois back to the greatness we once knew.

“Polling shows that I have earned far more support and recognition than any of the other Republicans who have expressed interest in running in 2014. 

“Just as importantly, polling shows that I am best positioned to take back the Governor’s Office, no matter who the Democrat nominee is. 

“Unlike others, I  have shown I can build an enthusiastic first-class organization, raise the millions of dollars necessary and withstand the white-hot scrutiny of the media and Democrats in a hotly contested gubernatorial contest.

“I hope you’ll offer me your advice over the next several weeks as I continue to travel throughout the state speaking to Illinois citizens and make my final decision.   

“I want to hear what you think, the issues you consider important and the suggestions you may have to resolve those many challenges we face.   Another email in the near future will contain an on-line issues poll that will take only a few moments to answer.

And I hope you’ll take a minute right now to support my efforts with your most generous contribution.    .    Your contributions and support in 2010 almost put us over the top.  This will be another hard-fought campaign, and your investment today is important to the decisions I make.  You may click on the link above to contribute by credit card, or you may send your contribution to the address below.

Thanks for your past support, and together, you and I can finish the job and set Illinois on a better course for our families.


Comments

Bill Brady Signals Another Gubernatorial Run — 3 Comments

  1. Woohoo!

    Run, Bill, run!

    We’ll add you to the list, with Joe Walsh, of the folks that Pat Quinn can beat.

  2. Agree with Dave and Allen; once a loser, always a loser.

    If the campaign was really looking for a smart, successful candidate, who’d run the state as a viable, debt free business they’d have nominated, and not undermined, Andy McKenna.

    Instead, the Republicans nominated a career politician, with not such good references from his Bloomington neighbors.

    Jack Schaffer, in typical political B.S. described Brady and his family as “right out of central casting”

    Corny catch phrases and fluff don’t cut it any more.

    Leave stupid empty rhetoric to Gov Quinn; it’s become his trademark.

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