Past and present Governor candidates from Illinois: on Corporations


Daniel Biss: The rich have set up a system that benefits them

It's about us. People across Illinois are hurting, and it's time to be honest about why. For too long, the rich, special interests and political insiders have made decisions about us, without us. They have set up a system that benefits them, and the rest of us are paying the price.

Daniel isn't a millionaire or part of any political machine. As a math professor and legislator, Daniel has spent his career finding solutions to complex problems.

The challenges facing Illinois are serious, but they are not unsolvable. This election is a chance to take control of our future. By being bolder than what's come before, and by giving everyone a seat at the table, we can honor our commitments and make real investments in our people and our neighborhoods.

The only thing more powerful than money and the machine is people, ready to take their state back. That's what this campaign is about--it's about us. Join us.

Source: 2018 Illinois gubernatorial campaign website DanielBiss.com May 2, 2017

J.B. Pritzker: Raise corporate tax for education

[On corporate tax rates]: "We have only four states in the United States that have a flat tax system and Illinois is one of the four," Pritzker said. "We have to change the system so the people and corporations who can afford it, pay a fair share of our education budget so we can raise school funding for these kids. We've really starved our schools and it's not fair to the kids or to the future of the state."
Source: The Chicago Citizen on 2018 Illinois gubernatorial race Apr 27, 2017

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