Darren Bailey, Highland Park: Gov nominee apologizes after saying 'let's move on' after shooting

has apologized for telling residents to"move on" from the Highland Park mass shooting 90 minutes after the horrific attack unfolded on the Fourth of July - and more than six hours before a suspect was arrested.

Standing in a parking lot and surrounded by about 20 supporters while details on the attack were still scarce, Bailey offered prayers for the families of victims and law enforcement responding to the scene about 15 miles away from where Skokie's own parade was supposed to take place. "This is what happens with MAGA type candidates," tweeted U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., referring to Bailey's endorsement from former President Donald Trump."They have been so trained with 'own the libs' and anger that they lost the ability to have compassion."

Bailey is widely considered the underdog in his campaign against incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in November's general election.

Can’t stand this guy

He’s got a great shot… to get 17% of the vote. Pritzker just told his campaign to stop spending money, no need.

Not very empathetic of someone who wants to be governor.

Who thought it was a good idea for a campaign opportunity?

Taken in context I don't take offense to what he said given what we knew at the moment. But knows 70% of news is picked up from headlines alone. That's why they were so selective in the context they provided.

Sorry…an apology doesn’t cut it.

Taken out of context. Read the entire statement. He only apologized because of pressure. In the moment of the statement, I don’t think there is anything wrong with it. Especially when you read the entire transcript.

And he'll win.

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