For Immediate Release

January 21, 2016

Washington, D.C. – The Center for Worker Freedom announced the launch of its new digital ad campaign today targeting conservative activists in Illinois.

The video highlights Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s latest attempt to create more political corruption: building a government-owned casino in the heart of the city.  The 60-second ad portrays a taxpayer watching as her money is gambled away by an elected official and his buddy, a unionized blackjack dealer.   

In a column for Forbes, CWF’s Executive Director, Matt Patterson, points out the casino’s absurdity:

“Whatever revenues a government-owned casino in downtown Chicago would bring would be offset by construction and operating costs… and the displacement and/or destruction of existing businesses in that space.” 

Patterson also notes that UNITE HERE, a service union that supported Emanuel’s re-election, might expect to get a few perks if the casino deal comes to pass.  

To watch the full ad, click here. 

The Center for Worker Freedom is a special project of Americans For Tax Reform. For more information or to arrange an interview please contact John Kartch at 202-785-0266 or by email at jkartch@atr.org. 

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