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Projection: Rauner Will Win

By  Max Rust
   
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By combining data and analysis from the 2010 Illinois Republican gubernatorial primary election with the most recent polling and information on TV ad buys, WeAskAmerica.com has produced a vote projection for the upcoming GOP primary on March 18. The results are good for Bruce Rauner, who not only dominates the field in the new projection but continues to lead in the latest polls as well:


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