If there is one thing you know about hot-button topics in the media, it is that they will always draw attention from people who hope to exploit them for personal gain—especially politicians. The Chicago Bears stadium issue has remained deadlocked…
Erik Lambert of Sports Mockery argues that Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey embarrassed himself by turning the Chicago Bears stadium debate into a political stunt. During an interview with KSDK-TV's Mark Maxwell, Bailey claimed to be an avid supporter but was unable to name a current Bears player, mistakenly naming the mascot Staley instead.
Lambert writes that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has generated momentum to keep the team in Illinois following meetings with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Bears minority owner Pat Ryan. With the fall legislative session approaching, the franchise is reportedly preparing to push for a stadium bill with state backing.
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