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Later, a Rauner spokeswoman said the NFL "badly mishandled" the Rice situation and shot back at Quinn with scrutiny of funding for domestic violence issues.
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Quinn, a Chicago Democrat, brought up the topic after a luncheon geared toward women in business. Quinn and Rauner are locked in one of the most competitive governor's races nationwide.
Rauner — a venture capitalist whose economic disclosures also show part ownership in the Chicago Bulls and Boston Red Sox —was asked about the issue Wednesday.
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"I have not spoken with the Steelers organization at all,Cheap Authentic Jerseys Online, not in many months," he told reporters. "I am working here in Illinois to win an election and transform our government so it's run for the people again. That's 100 percent my focus." |
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