Quinn criticizes Brady for 'running down' state

SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Pat Quinn says Republican challenger Bill Brady is "running down" the state of Illinois -- an accusation that Brady denies.

Quinn says Brady should stop criticizing Illinois' business climate. The Chicago Democrat says the governor should be a cheerleader for Illinois workers and the business climate.

Brady is a Bloomington state senator and businessman. He says Illinois businesses are hampered by high taxes and fees, the state budget deficit and Illinois' history of corruption.

Brady says he is a cheerleader for improving Illinois and that Quinn is trying to mask the economic problems he helped create.

Both men spoke to a luncheon of business leaders Wednesday.