Illinois Democrat tries to bleep her way through a tough Senate primary with a new expletive-laden anti-Trump ad
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Juliana Stratton, Illinois lieutenant governor and Senate candidate, launched a provocative TV ad featuring multiple people saying "F--- Trump," though Stratton herself does not curse in the ad, aiming to distinguish her campaign amid a crowded Democratic primary.
- Stratton trails Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in early polling, fundraising, and airtime, with Krishnamoorthi having spent $23.5 million on ads compared to Stratton’s $69,000 through mid-February; early voting for the March 17 primary is already underway.
- The ad reflects a broader debate within the Democratic Party about how prominently to focus on opposing Trump during campaigns, with other candidates like Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Robin
