(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — There’s been some recent friction between factions in the Illinois Republican Party, but one leader contends the matter has been resolved.
A small legislative group calling itself the Illinois Freedom Caucus criticizes Republican Party leadership in the state. They say leadership is not doing enough to attract more voters and put more Republicans in elective office.
Downstate Representative Blane Wilhour said Republicans need to be bolder and forge new coalitions, especially in the Chicago area.
“Identifying those voters that were not really trying very hard to get right now. President Trump upped his numbers in the city of Chicago substantially. That’s a good place to start,” Wilhour said.
Wilhour also said the southern suburbs would be a good place for the Illinois Republican Party to work to win over voters.
The Illinois Freedom Caucus accused Illinois House GOP leader Tony McCombie of taking punitive action against them, including denying them access to their state websites and emails.
McCombie’s spokesperson said the matter has been resolved and that it was an internal family issue.
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