(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - The Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey has opened up a new avenue in his attacks on Governor Pritzker, questioning his patriotism.
In a video on Facebook, as Bailey was preparing for his annual fundraiser at his downstate farm, he noted the set up for the event included an American flag on the stage.
"I want to share something with you- J.B. Pritzker's rallies and his events, I don't often see the flag flying in a prominent position, just keep that in mind.
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Posted by Darren Bailey for Governor on Sunday, October 2, 2022
In a Twitter post, Pritzker's campaign manager said Bailey "will say absolutely anything but the truth."
The tweet featured a photo from the first debate between Pritzker and Bailey, showing Bailey appearing in a room with no background while Pritzker was flanked by both the U.S. and Illinois flags.
Bailey has been using his conservative rural grassroots and religious-based campaign to attack Pritzker as a wealthy liberal Chicagoan who is out-of-touch.
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