Illinois hasn’t backed a Republican presidential candidate in over 27 years. Our numbers are looking good, and I hope to shock the nation with an Illinois win.” “As co-chair, I believe Illinois is still in play. Trump is gaining incredible momentum going forward,” Demonte said. “There are probably still many closet supporters out there.”Įven so, in a race for the White House between two of the most disliked candidates in history, what are Trump’s chances? Co-chairwoman Demetra Demonte of the Illinois GOP remains positive. “I don’t really think there’s a large gap between Hillary and Trump,” Speck said. ![]() For this reason, Speck is wary that today’s polls might not be showing the whole picture. Indeed, many of Trump’s supporters at the fundraiser felt alienated in the campaign’s early days, describing how they were called “racists” when exposing their support for Trump to friends and colleagues. “He’s direct and blunt, and that’s not for everyone,” said Kelley Speck, a Bolingbrook businesswoman. The Reagan Ballroom is filled with supporters who, like Yu, appreciate Trump for his “honest” approach. He wants ‘real change’… this is why I love him.” “Just like Trump says himself, he will never be bought by lobbyists or special interests. “Our country needs new leadership, someone strong,” Yu said. ![]() ![]() Originally from Taiwan, Yu is a retired cardiologist, mother of six, and avid supporter of the Republican presidential nominee. To my left, a woman began humming along, her voice melding with the Anthem’s as its last notes faded into the air. The national anthem rang out deep and raw, cutting through the silence that had settled over more than 300 people gathered in the Bolingbrook Golf Club Wednesday for a Donald Trump Fundraiser.
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