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Chasstev365

(7,667 posts)
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 06:51 AM 3 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 3 hrs ago OP
Yup he was getting lots of money from scary places. Stratton got lots of money from mucifer 3 hrs ago #1
Yep GCG 3 hrs ago #2

mucifer

(25,651 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
3 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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