CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton says he’s supporting the re-election bids of Gov. Pat Quinn and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin because they’re concerned about the future.

Clinton spoke Tuesday at Chicago manufacturing plant. He says the Nov. 4 election is about key issues like jobs and health care.

Quinn is seeking a second full term with a challenge from Republican businessman Bruce Rauner. It’s one of the most competitive governor’s races nationwide. Several high-profile Democrats have visited Illinois to stump for Quinn. President Barack Obama headlined a Chicago rally Sunday.

Rauner’s campaign says it’s a sign Democrats are in “full rescue mode.” He’s repeatedly blasted Quinn’s policies on jobs.

But Quinn notes unemployment is at its lowest point in six years.

Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis is challenging Durbin.

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