Is Donald Trump Unstoppable After Super Tuesday?
Dan Proft discussed Super Tuesday on CBS Chicago.
Read Full Article“It’s About Time…” Hughes on Good Day Chicago Post-GOP Debate
IOP Co-Founder Pat Hughes Joined Corey McFarrin on Fox Chicago’s Good Day Chicago to discuss the last debate before Super-Tuesday
Read Full ArticleIllinois’ Lesson for Millennials
A new political generation has arrived: the millennials… If Republicans and Libertarians are to remain relevant then we have to make an authentic, compelling and optimistic case for free markets.
Read Full ArticleIllinois Opportunity Project’s Statement on the Budget Address
In his Budget Address today, the governor re-stated his willingness to work across the aisle while he also demonstrated the courage to challenge powerful politicians and special interests – a bold and necessary step toward fixing problems long ignored. There is no joy in making difficult decisions and having tough conversations. But what choice is left? It is long past time to end lip-service and false promises and to begin solving our problems by enacting the economic and political reforms the governor referenced today.
Read Full ArticleLeft Behind
In November 2014, I called on newly elected – or re-elected – state legislators to consider funding education based on equity, efficiency and excellence.
Yet, union controlled Democrat state legislators didn’t stand with us on this issue. We can’t allow these legislators to force families into a failing system that leaves children behind, especially when better alternatives exist… And we can’t allow Democrat state legislators – who ignored our call to action the first time – to cling to their waning power and crumbling institutions at the expense of the school children and tax payers of Chicago and beyond. We can’t. And we won’t.
Read Full ArticleIOP Statement on Presidential Visit to Illinois General Assembly
No matter how they try to spin it, the disaster that continues to unfold in Chicago has its roots firmly planted in the corruption and incompetence of ruling class politicians. For decades, they ran the city and the state unchecked. The Chicago Machine needs to take the heat off. So, Rahm opened up his coveted black book and called in a diversion.
Read Full ArticleThe Democrat Defamation that Iowa Exposed
Ted Cruz’s victory, along with the fact that 60% of lily white fly over Iowa Republicans voted for an Hispanic or African-American to be their president, undermines the only narrative keeping the Democratic party and its allies in business: that Republicans are racist.
Read Full ArticleIOP Invests $500,000 in State Representative Race
IOP decided that a substantial financial commitment of $500,000 is warranted to support State Rep. Ken Dunkin against the onslaught he is facing from House Speaker Mike Madigan and his public sector union allies in the March primary election. Rep. Dunkin has consistently shown independent thinking and provided support in policy areas of critical importance.
Read Full ArticleProft and Hughes Discuss Presidential Politics on Fox Business
On January 29, Illinois Opportunity Project Co-Founders Dan Proft and Pat Hughes joined Fox Business at 560-AM Studios to discuss the last Republican Presidential Debate before primary voting begins.
Read Full ArticleMission Impossible?
Dan Proft discussed President Obama’s upcoming visit to Springfield on CBS Chicago
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