Earlier this week, Democrat Candidate for Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs trotted out an endorsement by the Illinois Education Association in a tour around some parts of the State where they held press conferences.
When asked by a reporter why the IEA chose to back Frerichs over his opponent in November Tom Cross, well...the IEA and the folks at the press conference couldn't quite tell anyone why they're endorsing Mike. The silence and stammering are staggering. No one is quite sure whey they're supporting Mike.
This is quite embarrassing. Have a listen:
