Indiana Governor rallies McLean County GOP as he lures business across border

Posted on June 7, 2017
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb was the keynote speaker at Wednesday night’s Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner in McLean County. (Photo courtesy Eric Holcomb)

 

By Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana’s governor crossed the border Wednesday night to rally McLean County Republicans for Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s reelection, but he’s not shy trying to persuade businesses here to cross the border and set up shop in the Hoosier State.

Eric Holcomb, who replaced Vice President Pence as Indiana’s chief executive, said Illinois’ budget mess and legislative gridlock, make Indiana an easier sell.

“Folks can keep more of their money. They have more of their time back,” said the GOP governor.

“We pay our bills on time. We don’t owe, and that helps us attract and recruit, not just in Illinois, but around the world,” Gov. Holcomb also said.

Gov. Holcomb was the keynote speaker at Wednesday night’s annual Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner in Bloomington.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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