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Gov. JB Pritzker argued that being the named sponsor of a June NASCAR race at the Metro East track will be positives for Illinois. “I promised to be our state’s best Chief Marketing Officer, and with the return of NASCAR to Illinois, visitors from around the nation have yet another reason to come explore all that Metro East has to offer. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase Illinois.”
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Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
No. States SHOULD NEVER spend a nickel on marketing… Honestly, the corruption that emanates from the core of today’s politicians. If individuals or businesses want to move, it is their responsibility to analyze their options.
Just more money (ours, through their capacity to enact taxes) that can be sprinkled on their sycophants.
Well it’s not like they’ll be racing at Chicagoland Speedway anytime soon.
Heck, Chicagoland Speedway may be torn down and made a warehouse site by next year.
That track borders on East St Louis…does anything more need to be said?
“This is an incredible opportunity”. Exaggerate much?
As John Kerry famously said, “Who amongst us is not a NASCAR fan?”
Governor Green promoting fossil-fueled vehicles driving in circles.
Thanks, Nixit, great point.