<P> "The commercial does not attack people, it tackles issues, I truly believe illustrating the constituencies Rauner has chosen to serve, to the exclusion of others . The ad is a policy ad . That's what it is . It's an accurate depiction of the policies Rauner put in place ." </P> <P> According to Politico, the ad increased Ives's profile and name recognition . </P> <P> Three Chicago area newspaper editorial boards came out against the ad . The Chicago Tribune editorial board wrote, "The ad is not subtle . It's harsh . Several actors appear in the spot, including a young woman in a pink cat protest hat who thanks Rauner for expanding taxpayer - supported abortions, and a man whose face is covered by a kerchief who thanks Rauner for protecting' illegal immigrant criminals .' The portrayals are demeaning ." The Daily Herald wrote, "Illinois governor candidate Jeanne Ives should take down ad that attacks people of Illinois, not opponent ." The Chicago Sun - Times board wrote, "Jeanne Ives goes for the bully vote with her TV ad ." All three editorial boards endorsed Bruce Rauner . On the other hand, the Kankakee Daily Journal editorial board endorsed Ives . The national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List also endorsed Ives on February 16, 2018 . </P>

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