U.S. REP. BOBBY RUSH ENDORSES CHRIS KENNEDY FOR GOVERNOR

U.S. Representative Bobby Rush joined Democratic Candidate for Illinois Governor Chris Kennedy on June 19, 2017, at Captain’s Hard Times Dining where Rush endorsed Kennedy for the next governor of Illinois. Photo Credit: Kennedy For Illinois Campaign
U.S. Representative Bobby Rush joined Democratic Candidate for Illinois Governor Chris Kennedy on June 19, 2017, at Captain’s Hard Times Dining where Rush endorsed Kennedy for the next governor of Illinois. Photo Credit: Kennedy For Illinois Campaign

U.S. REP. BOBBY RUSH ENDORSES CHRIS KENNEDY FOR GOVERNOR

Chicago, Ill. - Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush recently endorsed Chris Kennedy as the next Governor of Illinois at Captain’s Hard Times Dining located on Chicago’s South side.

Congressman Rush hailed that Kennedy would bring “radical change” to Illinois’ state government,with a focus on helping the middle class and poor families who have been neglected under Governor Bruce Rauner.

“Governor Rauner’s days are numbered,” Congressman Rush said. “He has been more cruel and coldhearted than any governor in our history. He has slashed the social safety net, ignored gun violence

and cut funding for Chicago Public Schools. We need change. I stand with Chris Kennedy because I believe in Chris Kennedy and I know Chris Kennedy. He is the best candidate to restore the promise of the American Dream for millions of Illinois residents. H e will work for those who are left out and for those who do not have access to the American Dream. C hris will bring a radical approach to state government and give us a state government that works for every family in every neighborhood.”

Congressman Rush went on to address political dynamics in this election. “The Democratic establishment here in Illinois wants to package up with ribbons and deliver the nomination to the candidate of their choice. My message to them is that you cannot gift wrap the gubernatorial nomination because it is not yours to give.

It belongs to the citizens of the state of Illinois. Chris is in and Chris will win,” added Rush. Kennedy thanked Congressman Rush

for his endorsement. “I am humbled that Congressman Bobby Rush has chosen to stand with me and support my campaign.

His work has not only inspired me but my whole family. He is a longtime public servant who has worked to better the lives of everyday people, hardworking middle class and poor people who deserve a government that does not push them a way, but instead welcomes them here. Illinois state government needs radical change and Congressman Rush has long advocated for radical change. I am honored to stand with him to ensure that we keep the promise of

our state, and restore the American Dream as the dream for all Americans,” Kennedy said.

Chris Kennedy is a Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor who ran the Merchandise Mart and is currently leading a privately financed construction project that is bringing 2,000 jobs to

Illinois. Along with his wife, Sheila, Chris runs Top Box Foods, a hunger relief nonprofit they founded. Previously, he

served as chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Chris is the son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and

Ethel Skakel Kennedy and is the eighth of their eleven children. He and his wife have four children and reside in suburban

Chicago.

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