• jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works
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    13 hours ago

    I don’t love the fact that he’s a billionaire. I do respect the fact that he seems to be a competent governor who actually tries to do right by the people of Illinois. He made a lot of smart moves during the early stages of the pandemic and he actually managed to balance the state budget; which for Illinois is not a small feat.

    I’m honestly surprised Pritzker hasn’t had a higher profile within the Democratic party.

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      11 hours ago

      As an Illinois native, I’m kind of glad he’s “unknown” - I selfishly want him to stay governor

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        10 hours ago

        I just watched a video of my governor, Tim Walz, going off on Trump’s gang. I can’t tell you how much I wish he was the VP.

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          9 hours ago

          Love that guy (and your state)!

          I do think he was the better pick as a running mate for Harris than Pritzker, though, as he’s much more of an everyman. I don’t think a billionaire would have been as popular even if he actually is a decent one (as far as billionaires go, I guess)

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      8 hours ago

      Not just a billionaire; Pritzker is America’s richest politican.

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