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In recent months, a campaign advertisement has created a significant buzz in the political race.
This bold 30-second commercial showcases various individuals with distinct Chicago accents, all delivering a straightforward message to the camera: “F— Trump. Vote Juliana.”
Despite broadcast television’s strict regulations against profanity, there are no rules prohibiting the airing of political ads, even those containing coarse language.
As a result, audiences across Illinois heard the uncensored message loud and clear.
“I’m committed to holding Trump accountable for his actions,” the candidate declared.
In the weeks after the ad aired, Stratton went from trailing distantly in the polls to overtaking Krishnamoorthi.
And yesterday she clinched an upset victory by a larger-than-expected margin.
Krishnamoorthi had led in the polls in large part because he had ads on TV promoting himself for much longer.
But he was dogged by criticism of his support of the cryptocurrency industry.
The cryptocurrency industry, in turn, was supporting him to the tune of millions of dollars in backing.Â
In the heavily Democratic state in what is likely to be a good year for the party, clinching the nomination is tantamount to claiming the job.
Stratton is on track to become the fifth Black woman elected to the US Senate.
While Trump has been unusually successful as a Republican in midwest states, he has consistently been deeply unpopular in Illinois.
Stratton will face general election voters in November’s midterm elections.
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