Brady campaign update

A Note from Jerry Clarke, Campaign Manager
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Bill's Lead Grows: A new independent poll released by Rasmussen Reports shows Bill's lead over Governor Quinn is growing. The poll shows Brady leading 47 to 36 percent, a four-point boost over the same poll taken in April, which showed Brady over Quinn 45 to 38. "I am heartened by the outpouring of support for our growing campaign to clean up government and to make a clean break from politics as usual in Illinois," Bill said.

Had Enough: The beginning of disgraced Governor Rod Blagojevich's criminal trial is a stark reminder to voters that too many Illinois politicians have long placed the special interests before the people's interests. But we can't change Illinois by electing politicians like Governor Pat Quinn, who publicly stated that Rod Blagojevich - whom he served alongside - is an "honest" politician with "integrity." Enough is enough - we need a clean break.

Welcome to Patty Schuh: As the campaign gears up, Bill has brought on a new press secretary who's going to help get the word out. Patty Schuh, veteran Republican spokeswoman, joined the Brady team this week. Patty most recently served as the spokeswoman for Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno and the Republican Caucus. A former newspaper and radio reporter, Patty has worked for the Senate GOP since 1985 and been its top spokesman since 1995. She was spokeswoman for Senate President James "Pate" Philip and Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson in her years in the State Capitol. Patty is a Chicago native and mass communications graduate of Illinois State University.

More Tough Economic News: The respected Moody's bond rating firm downgraded the state's rating, citing a lack of leadership. Bill spoke out, saying, "This is yet another independent voice proving the failed economic policies of Governor Quinn has driven our state into the ground. The decision by Moody's to further downgrade our credit now gives Illinois the dubious distinction of having the same rating as California. While the Governor continues to blame others for his failures, Moody's cited a 'chronic failure of political will' for this downgrade. That's why we need a clean break in Illinois."

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