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Related: About this forumStephen Colbert - Guest Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (2 videos)
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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
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I completely agree, kudos to the governor for his courage to do the right thing!
Rhiannon12866
Aug 6
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questionseverything
(11,186 posts)1. In Illinois at least for now, we are still a free people
Jb is a really good guy showing people being born rich doesnt have to make you a jerk
Rhiannon12866
(241,607 posts)2. I completely agree, kudos to the governor for his courage to do the right thing!



ihaveaquestion
(4,000 posts)3. Our next President?
Is he running for Governor again or maybe he's term limited?
murielm99
(32,292 posts)5. He is running for governor again.
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.
ihaveaquestion
(4,000 posts)6. Hmmm ... didn't you all ever learn to share ?

Wild blueberry
(7,851 posts)4. What a mensch!
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!
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
We moved back to Missouri when I was two, but it still counts 😊😎🤗