A press release from Bruce Rauner:
Ron Gidwitz Joins Bruce Rauner as Finance Chairman and Co-Chair of the Campaign
Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner announced today that Ron Gidwitz will join the campaign as Finance Chairman and Co-Chair of the campaign.
“I’ve said from the beginning that I believe Republicans should unite behind one candidate.
‘We have an extraordinary opportunity to win the Governor’s race and transform the state. I know all the candidates extremely well and believe there’s a clear choice: Bruce Rauner,” Gidwitz said.
“Bruce will energize Republicans and appeal to reform-minded Independents and Democrats because he knows we can cut government spending, create jobs, and take on a broken system in Springfield currently dominated by special interests.”
Gidwitz has long been one of the Illinois Republican Party’s top supporters and has deep ties in state GOP circles.
He has spent the year working to unite Republicans around a gubernatorial candidate.
“Ron is tremendously respected in our Party and has been a long time leader. I am honored to have his support,” said Bruce Rauner.
“Ron’s backing is a great boost to our efforts and will help grow our campaign’s momentum. Illinoisans are ready to shake up Springfield, and there is no doubt we can win.”
Gidwitz joins Elizabeth Christie and Jim Schultz as Co-Chairs of a campaign that already includes supporters like Anne and Ken Griffin, Mike Keiser, Jack Roeser, John Rowe, Dick Uihlein, and dozens of other important community and business leaders.
Wow! What about the money he loaned to Dillard 4 years ago?
Rauner is the best candidate to take on the unions.