• jubilationtcornponeEnglish
        32·
        19 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.

        • glimse@lemmy.world
          10·
          17 hours ago

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

          • bitchkat@lemmy.worldEnglish
            8·
            16 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.

            • glimse@lemmy.world
              5·
              15 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)

        • Ferrous@lemmy.mlEnglish
          6·
          14 hours ago

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

          Outdated info

      • PlantJam@lemmy.world
        2·
        19 hours ago

        I seriously thought it was Oliver Platt. I didn’t know the actor’s name before looking it up just now.