Negative Trump Ads Begin Running In Illinois, Courtesy Of The Ricketts

By aaroncynic in News on Mar 2, 2016 5:46PM

The mostly Ricketts-funded Our Principles PAC began running its first negative Trump ad in Illinois this week, as the real estate mogul-turned-carnival-barking politician swept victory in seven states on Super Tuesday.

“Donald Trump made millions while hard-working Americans got scammed,” says the ad, which focuses on Trump University. The so-called real estate school has faced several lawsuits by people who have accused it of “bait and switch” schemes and fraud that cost students thousands of dollars. “Donald Trump belongs at 3:00 a.m. infomercials, not here,” the voiceover says as the ad closes on a photo of the White House.

Trump took a shot in late February at Marlene Ricketts for the super PAC, tweeting that “They better be careful, they have a lot to hide!” According to the Tribune, Tom Ricketts told reporters "It's a little surreal when Donald Trump threatens your mom." Marlene has put $3 million so far into the PAC.

The Republican frontrunner, who last week had a tough time deciding whether or not to disavow an endorsement by former KKK grand dragon and horrible racist David Duke, is causing a stir between some Illinois Republicans. The Herald and Review reports a handful of downstate Republicans who say they currently support Marco Rubio said they’d support a Trump nomination with all the enthusiasm of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s face during Trump’s super Tuesday victory speech.

Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger of Channahon criticized Trump’s fitness as President, saying though he’d like to support him, “I just don't see how I get there right now.”