The latest gubernatorial campaign ad hitting the airwaves today praises Gov. Pat Quinn for recovery efforts following a devastating tornado in Washington, Illinois,last year.
Included in the ad is testimony fromMayor Gary Manier, a Republican, who praises Quinn’s “love” and “respect” for Central Illinois.
Quinn, a Democrat, is in a fierce battle for re-election against Republican Bruce Rauner.
Here’s the transcript:
Mayor Gary Manier:I’m the Republican mayorfor the city of Washington;1,108 homes were devastatedor destroyed.”
Gov.Quinn:”When naturaldisasters occur,we come togetherfor the common good.”
Manier:”I cannotsay enough,the love for central Illinoisthat Gov. Quinn hasand the respect that weall have for him.State government underPat Quinn’s leadershiphas helped us recoverfrom this.I can’t imagine anyoneelse being in that seatduring our devastation.He is the right guy for the joband the right guy for Illinois.”
