David Friess
David Friess
The announcement below was released on July 21:
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, House Republican candidate David Friess called on Democratic incumbent Nathan Reitz to stand up for the citizens of their districts and reject Michael Madigan as Speaker, and return and refuse all campaign contributions from corrupt Democratic leaders’ tainted coffers. Investigations, indictments, arrests, allegations of bribery and pay-to-play, sexual harassment, and even the cover-up of rape swirl around House Speaker Michael Madigan and have ensnared his closest associates and contributors, yet Democratic lawmakers and candidates have stood by in silence.
Illinoisans are left to wonder, What will it take for Democrats to reject their corrupt leaders? Federal legal documents released today point to Madigan as “Public Official A.”
It alleges the exchange of legislative and regulatory influence and vendor subcontracts for campaign contributions and jobs for patronage workers. Federal investigators continue to pursue information of this scheme of fraud and public corruption, but Illinoisans cannot wait for reform.
Statement from David Friess, District 116:
“The time is now for my opponent to denounce the driving force behind a decades-long public corruption and organized white collar crime ring.
“I challenge my opponent to renounce his support for Mike Madigan and join me in calling for his immediate resignation. To continue to stay silent is to endorse the kind of corrupt self-dealing that has plagued our state for too long.”
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