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Governor Rauner Doesn’t Want To Talk Trump

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is keeping a tight lip about anything related to the presidential race. He’s also skipping the Republican National Convention in Cleveland next week.

Some Illinois delegates for Donald Trump are offended that Rauner won’t be there, but Rauner won’t comment on it or anything related to the presidential race. He says he’ll support the Republican nominee, but hasn’t endorsed Trump.

By  Susie An
   
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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is keeping a tight lip about anything related to the presidential race. He’s also skipping the Republican National Convention in Cleveland next week.

Some Illinois delegates for Donald Trump are offended that Rauner won’t be there, but Rauner won’t comment on it or anything related to the presidential race. He says he’ll support the Republican nominee, but hasn’t endorsed Trump.

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