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Rhiannon12866

(241,607 posts)
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 05:15 AM Aug 6

Stephen Colbert - Guest Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (2 videos)

Gov. JB Pritzker Pledges That Illinois Will Do "Whatever It Takes To Preserve Democracy"



Illinois Governor JB Pritzker promises to protect the Texas Democrats who fled their state to prevent GOP lawmakers from enacting a gerrymandered redistricting plan. Stick around for more with Gov. Pritzker.





How Gov. JB Pritzker Honors His Late Parents By Serving The People Of Illinois



Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opens up about losing both of his parents when he was young, and how he still feels close to them by honoring their legacy with his government service.
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Stephen Colbert - Guest Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (2 videos) (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Aug 6 OP
In Illinois at least for now, we are still a free people questionseverything Aug 6 #1
I completely agree, kudos to the governor for his courage to do the right thing! Rhiannon12866 Aug 6 #2
Our next President? ihaveaquestion Aug 6 #3
He is running for governor again. murielm99 Aug 6 #5
Hmmm ... didn't you all ever learn to share ? ihaveaquestion Aug 6 #6
What a mensch! Wild blueberry Aug 6 #4
Thank you so much my friend! Rhiannon12866 Aug 6 #8
I am proud to say that I was born there rhiannon55 Aug 6 #7

questionseverything

(11,186 posts)
1. In Illinois at least for now, we are still a free people
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 06:41 AM
Aug 6

Jb is a really good guy showing people being born rich doesn’t have to make you a jerk

murielm99

(32,292 posts)
5. He is running for governor again.
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 11:49 AM
Aug 6

I don't think he has made a formal announcement, but it is pretty much a done deal. You can't have him. He is ours.

Wild blueberry

(7,851 posts)
4. What a mensch!
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 10:05 AM
Aug 6

He's showing us how to fight for and defend our democracy.
Thank you!
Congratulations on your Big Number! You contribute so much to what I love about DU.

Rhiannon12866

(241,607 posts)
8. Thank you so much my friend!
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 03:16 PM
Aug 6

And same to you! It's friends here like you who keep me coming back...

rhiannon55

(2,748 posts)
7. I am proud to say that I was born there
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 01:18 PM
Aug 6

We moved back to Missouri when I was two, but it still counts 😊😎🤗

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