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Illinois

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts) Wed Mar 28, 2018, 04:32 PM Mar 2018

Koch brother money will come to aide several Illinois congressional republicans at risk of losing [View all]

They have said they will spend $400 MILLION on 2018 midterms, so its a big pile of money and why every single race in this country must be contended so we can dilute their funds..We also know that money advantage does not win elections as the Connor Lamb win in PA. I do know they will throw a bunch of money to keep one of their favorites in Washington. Rep Rodney Davis Il-13 who has a real challenger in Betsy Dirksen Londrigan. Kochs are earmarking this race.

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Koch brother money will come to aide several Illinois congressional republicans at risk of losing [View all] beachbum bob Mar 2018 OP

This is why we need to bring back the 75% tax bracket Fullduplexxx Mar 2018 #1

take more than that. Tax Laws surrounding "trusts" must be reviewed so its not a way to beachbum bob Mar 2018 #2

I doubt much money will be spent in IL raising2moredems Apr 2018 #3

saving any GOP congress seat is of utmost importance... beachbum bob Apr 2018 #4