Rauner says Emanuel causing a CPS 'crisis'

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday expanded the list of Democrats he says are working against him, adding Mayor Rahm Emanuel to the group he contends is trying to create havoc in Illinois.

The accusation comes as Rauner has spent weeks publicly sparring with Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Attorney General Lisa Madigan over how state employees should be paid, if at all, during the historic budget impasse. Rauner contends the Democrats are working in tandem with longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan, the attorney general's father and the governor's chief political nemesis.

Rauner brought Emanuel into the fray Tuesday, saying the mayor was causing a "crisis" at Chicago Public Schools by demanding the state pick up $215 million in teacher pension costs or the school year could be cut short.

"It seems to be part of a plan orchestrated by Attorney General Madigan, Comptroller Mendoza, Mayor Emanuel, working with the speaker — attack, criticize, create crisis. We see it everywhere," Rauner said.

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