September 1, 2010 – 8:42 pm
Carbondale, IL— Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney blasted the latest proposal by his Republican challenger State Senator Bill Brady today. In one of the few times that he has given any insight into his budget plan, Brady suggested that if elected governor, he would press for greater tax cuts for businesses.
“Brady is now trying [...]
August 29, 2010 – 7:45 pm
Carbondale, IL—Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney released a statement today on this week’s Rasmussen’s Poll that only referred to Whitney as an “other” candidate.
“Such polling is plainly not legitimate and is apparently aimed at persuading voters to follow a favored candidate, not inform voters about their collective opinions. There is [...]
August 29, 2010 – 7:42 pm
Carbondale, IL— Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney reacted with suspicion to the recent staff changes in Governor Pat Quinn’s administration. On August 13, Quinn terminated the employment of Executive Inspector General James Wright. On Sunday, August 22, Quinn’s Chief of Staff Jerry Stermer resigned after using his state email address for campaign correspondence.
“I applaud [...]
August 24, 2010 – 4:29 pm
Carbondale, IL—Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney today released a position briefing on 20 crucial issues in Illinois. The positions include (they follow this release):
State Budget Taxation Economy & Job Development
Education Public Pensions Government/Public Sector
Gambling Death Penalty Legalization of Marijuana
Conceal & Carry Public Safety Campaign Finance Reform
Ethics in Government Redistricting Running the Executive Branch
Reproductive Rights Immigration LGBT Rights
Environment Militarism and War
Whitney poll numbers are rising in the [...]
August 21, 2010 – 1:38 pm
Carbondale, IL—Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney will hold two events this Monday, August 23rd, with representatives from the organization Move to Amend in Springfield. Move to Amend is a consortium of over fifty organizations that are rallying against the creation of the classification of corporate personhood.
The day will begin with a meet and greet with supporters [...]
August 19, 2010 – 12:27 am
Carbondale, IL—Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney will celebrate the opening of his newest campaign office this Saturday, August 21st, in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. The grand opening celebration will take place from 2 PM to 4 PM at 516 E. 47th Street. The Whitney campaign also has offices in the Logan Square [...]
August 18, 2010 – 6:11 pm
Carbondale, IL— Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney was selected by 11 percent of those who responded in the latest poll by Public Policy Polling. Republican State Senator Bill Brady and incumbent Governor Pat Quinn weighed in at 39 and 30 percent respectively.
Mr. Whitney stated that “I am encouraged by the latest polling numbers, which [...]
August 17, 2010 – 9:21 pm
Carbondale, IL— Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney reacted to the outcome of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s trial today by calling for reform of the Illinois political system. For Whitney, the actions of Blagojevich are a result of a corrupt political system that fosters such behavior. He explained that “Rod Blagojevich’s conduct is a [...]
August 17, 2010 – 8:14 pm
Carbondale, IL—Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney will attend the Illinois State Fair this Friday, August 20th. The theme for the fair that day is “Futures for Kids Day”. Acknowledging this theme, Mr. Whitney will interact with families throughout the fairgrounds from 1 PM to 4 PM to discuss with them why a vote for [...]
August 9, 2010 – 10:30 pm
Chief buddy-anam-tay-say and Chief Deputy Jimmy.ya-ik-te Robinson and all of the elders of the Cherokee tribal council of Illinois have endorsed the following for the for the November 2 election:
- Rodger Jennings for US Congress, Illinois District 12 of the Green Party
- Rich Whitney for Illinois Governor of the Green Party
- Don W. Crawford for Illinois Lt. Governor [...]
