The Equality Illinois Political Action Committee (EQIL PAC) will host a conversation on November 17 with renowned political strategist David Axelrod about the stakes and opportunities for Illinoisans in the 2016 election.
Axelrod is uniquely qualified to provide analysis about electoral and political activities and trends in Illinois and the United States. A former political reporter for the Chicago Tribune, Axelrod has managed strategy for more than 150 political campaigns, was Senior Strategist for President Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns, and served as Senior Advisor to the President. He is now Director of the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago.
Through candidate questionnaires, endorsements, campaign contributions and field support, the Equality Illinois PAC works to secure and defend the equal rights of LGBT people in Illinois. The Equality Illinois PAC is the only political action committee in Illinois that is dedicated to electing individuals to public office who will fight for the equal rights of LGBT Illinoisans.