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Senator Cory Booker Endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Cory Booker Endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate CHICAGO – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced he is endorsing Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate, citing Kelly’s exceptional leadership, proven track record of delivering for Illinois families, and their dedicated partnership tackling gun violence. Kelly’s campaign continues to build momentum with Booker’s endorsement,…

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US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), one of the nation’s leading voices for gun violence prevention, has announced his endorsement of Rep. Robin Kelly for United States Senate in Illinois. As colleagues and gun violence prevention champions, Murphy and Kelly have worked closely…

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Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win with Black Women and a nationally renowned business executive, social impact strategist and investor, today endorsed Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate. “All of us win when we elect Robin Kelly to the U.S. Senate,” Eaddy said. “Robin is a proven fighter…

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National Gun VIolence prevention organization Brady PAC endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

National Gun VIolence prevention organization Brady PAC endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Brady PAC Makes Rare Primary Endorsement of Kelly, Citing Her Proven Record of Gun Violence Prevention Work Brady PAC today announced its endorsement of Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate. Brady PAC, the political arm of the Brady Campaign, the nation’s oldest gun…

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Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy

July 19, 2025July 20, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy In the Video podcast, political columnist Ray Hanania and former Congressman Bill Lipinski discuss the Jeffrey Epstein controversy and its impact on President Trump; open rebellion among some MAGA Republicans including Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene over foreign aid and Epstein, the issue of…

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Leading members of State’s Gun Violence Prevention Community endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Leading members of State’s Gun Violence Prevention Community endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Many top leaders, advocates and champions of the state’s gun violence prevention movement today endorsed Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate. The group has founded gun violence prevention organizations, raised their voices, told their stories and led with passion on ending senseless…

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Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois As the July 4 deadline to pass Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” looms, Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released data on how Trump’s abhorrent proposals could negatively impact Illinois – from cities to suburbs to rural areas. Kelly covers each of these areas in Congress and…

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Congresswoman and Illinois native Lucy McBath endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate during Gun Violence Prevention Month

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman and Illinois native Lucy McBath endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate during Gun Violence Prevention Month Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-GA) today announced her endorsement of Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate. Both gun violence prevention champions, McBath and Kelly have led the nation in enacting common sense gun safety measures, standing up to the gun…

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Gay Community endorses Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gay Community endorses Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate Nearly 70 leaders in the state’s LGBTQIA+ community today announced their endorsement of Robin Kelly for United States Senate. A champion of the LGBTQIA+ community, Kelly is committed to advancing legislation in Congress that ensures all Illinoisans receive the same rights no matter who they are…

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly clear leader in race to succeed Senator Dick Durbin

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Robin Kelly clear leader in race to succeed Senator Dick Durbin Congresswoman Robin Kelly announces her candidacy to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Kelly has one of the strongest public service records, introducing legislation to support not only her constituents in the 2nd Congressional District, but is viewed as a more popular candidate…

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Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children During National Gun Violence Awareness Month event June 16, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), a Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),…

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Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) Wednesday (August 10, 2022 visited Rick and Corey Johnson’s Farm in Monee, IL and held a ‘Barn Hall’ with farmers, growers and food security advocates from the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Soybean Association, Greater Chicago Food Depository and the…

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Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House The consumer protection bill would create safety standards that prevent accidental ingestion of button batteries by children ages six and younger. Bipartisan legislation co-led by Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL), Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) to protect children from ingesting button cell…

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US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities The lawmakers are requesting four Medicaid priorities be included in the next economic reconciliation package. Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) on Monday (April 18, 2022) sent a letter on behalf of the Congressional Tri-Caucus (the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus,…

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Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage Democratic members of the U.S. House applauded the passage there of President Biden’s $1 trillion Infrastructure spending package on Friday (Nov. 5, 2021). The bill, which has been deadlocked in partisan bickering for months since it was introduced on June 4, was approved by a vote of 228 for…

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Democratic Party Chair Robin Kelly Names Abby Witt New Executive Director

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 Ray Hanania

Democratic Party Chair Robin Kelly Names Abby Witt New Executive Director Kelly Says Witt Will Lead Effort to Build New & Inclusive Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) The Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) today named Abby Witt as its new Executive Director. An Evanston native, Witt has spent nearly two decades working with progressive campaigns…

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Issues Statement on Rising Maternal Mortality Rate

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Ray Hanania

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Issues Statement on Rising Maternal Mortality Rate Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, issued the following statement Tuesday (April 6, 2021) regarding newly released data showing that the U.S. maternal mortality rate increased in 2019. …

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Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families

December 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement Thursday Dec. 12, 2019 regarding the passage of the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3): “Too many…

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