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Illinois Gov. Candidates Target African-American, Women Voters

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The major party candidates for Illinois governor are spending the final days of the campaign targeting African-Americans and women.

Chicago Democratic Congressman Danny Davis warned an African-American crowd against voting for Republican Bruce Rauner.

"I think it would be the same as a turkey voting for an early Thanksgiving."

Rauner spoke at churches made up of mostly black congregants. Meanwhile, Rauner’s wife--Diana--had a message for women.

"Bruce has been very, very clear that he’s pro-choice, that he values the laws that are in place and will do everything he can to protect women’s rights."

Diana Rauner says her husband and Democratic Governor Pat Quinn have similar beliefs on social issues. But Quinn’s campaign disputes that. A spokeswoman says Rauner picked a running mate who is not pro-choice.

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