• jubilationtcornponeEnglish
      32·
      18 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·
          15 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·
            14 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        Outdated info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·
      18 hours ago

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