Chicago Tribune Endorses Bivins for 45th District
Chicago- The Chicago Tribune has officially endorsed Tim Bivins State Senate over his opponent Marty Mulcahey (D-Galena). Illinois’ largest paper endorses candidates in every general and primary election cycle.
According to the Tribune, the Dixon Republican was selected over his opponent because, “Bivins is articulate, thoughtful and grasps the issues”. Bivins was pleased to hear he was being selected for endorsement.
“It is a great thing to be endorsed by such a prestigious paper as the Chicago Tribune,” Bivins said. “The endorsement shows that I will be able to accomplish my goal in Springfield, and not just make empty promises.
The Chicago Tribune is just the latest in a string of major endorsements for Bivins. The 45th District Senator has already garnered the endorsements of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Education Association, Illinois Federation of Teachers, National Rifle Association, National Federation for Independent Business, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Associated Firefighters of Illinois, Illinois Farm Bureau and many more organization.
“When you look at my endorsements, you can see that I have a broad appeal to all voters in our area,” Bivins said. “I am very proud of the support that I have and I know it will carry me across the finish line on Election Day.”
Early voting continues in Illinois until October 30 with November 4th as the General Election Day. The list of Tribune Endorsements for State Senate can be found at http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-08endorsements-htmlstory,0,5602186.htmlstory
