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As the RNC Kicks Off, A Look at the GOP in Illinois

Clip: 8/24/2020 | 6m 15sVideo has Closed Captions

In Illinois, Republicans are the underdogs when it comes to both power and cash.

Republicans are fighting to keep control of the White House and the U.S. Senate. President Donald Trump has the fundraising advantage on Democratic nominee Joe Biden. But in Illinois, Republicans are the underdogs when it comes to both power and cash.

08/24/2020 | Rating NR

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