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Chasstev365

(7,670 posts)
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 06:51 AM 17 hrs ago

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi lost to LT. Gov. Julian Stratton in the Illinois Senate Primary

Last edited Wed Mar 18, 2026, 08:45 AM - Edit history (1)

Raja was a likeable, easy going democratic candidate who in January most tnought was a shew in to win. So what happened?
Ads highlighted where he got his campaign money had a huge effect!

Democrats take note: soucres like crypo cash and AIPAC money is not setting well with voters right now!

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi lost to LT. Gov. Julian Stratton in the Illinois Senate Primary (Original Post) Chasstev365 17 hrs ago OP
Yup he was getting lots of money from scary places. Stratton got lots of money from mucifer 17 hrs ago #1
Yep GCG 17 hrs ago #2

mucifer

(25,652 posts)
1. Yup he was getting lots of money from scary places. Stratton got lots of money from
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 06:55 AM
17 hrs ago

Governor Pritzker. We gotta get money out of politics.

But, I do understand why our governor did what he did.

We don't want a senator fetterman here in Illinois and that is probably what Raja would be.

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