Illinois governor on Trump win: 'You come for my people, you come through me'
Source: The Hill
11/07/24 2:45 PM ET
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) held a press conference Thursday to discuss the aftermath of the election, issuing a warning that if anyone tries to come for my people, they will have to come through me.
People have often said that Im a happy warrior, and Ive always taken seriously my role as a happy warrior on behalf of this state. Even today, when Im struggling with many of the difficult questions this election poses, my optimism for the future remains undiminished, Pritzker said.
To anyone who intends to come take away the freedom and opportunity and dignity of Illinoisans: I would remind you that a happy warrior is still a warrior, he continued. You come for my people, you come through me.
The governor noted that in his state, he will continue working to protect all people, no matter what a second Trump term looks like. Perhaps this time may be different. But if it isnt, Illinois will remain a place of stability and competent governance, Pritzker said.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4979284-illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-on-trump-win/
You need people to stand up to this bully. Good!
Freethinker65
(11,150 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(12,654 posts)Alice B.
(230 posts)How bad are the winters, again?
questionseverything
(10,221 posts)Southern Illinois way less severe
We are still a free people, for now
Alice B.
(230 posts)Chipper Chat
(10,051 posts)Im in Central Indiana and am fed up with this backwards State.
Whats a nice small town in Eastern Illinois to move to. Maybe 10-20k people.
Bluethroughu
(5,819 posts)Those are McHenry County, red county. The people are nice, but not politically knowledgeable, to busy working.
Lake county, blue county...Highwood, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Mundelein, Waconda, Lake Zurich, Barrington
Chipper Chat
(10,051 posts)Alice B.
(230 posts)rubbersole
(8,610 posts)Big Ag might want to plow Chicago to use as farmland.
Bluethroughu
(5,819 posts)mucifer
(24,883 posts)Its not as cold as it was. But we do have HUGE budget problems.
I love JB and am glad I live here.
BOSSHOG
(40,049 posts)We said wed leave it to the states. States Rights Yeah. Thank You Governor Pritzker.
blm
(113,840 posts)They go way back to the Grand Hyatt project in NYC. Trump knows he cant bully them or bullshit them.
questionseverything
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Traildogbob
(10,050 posts)Leadership we been looking for.
I would love to see this throughout house and senate as well. More than the two or three frequent podium dwellers, with the high road speeches, but the whole damn bunch need to be loud and pissed off. Gloves off. Earn the pay and respect.
defacto7
(13,622 posts)sheshe2
(87,770 posts)Trueblue1968
(18,206 posts)benfranklin1776
(6,586 posts)Apropos from the man who leads the state that Lincoln graced with his pre Presidential life. Once more, as it was before the Civil War, free states must become a refuge and a bastion of opposition against the tyranny of the original fascist menace: the Confederates. Just as they refused to enforce the fugitive slave laws and wretched constitutional provision that spawned them, so too must they now refuse to assist in the enforcement of laws and policies that are vicious human rights abuses. ✊🏼💪🏼✊🏼
cadoman
(920 posts)Thank you JB. Not all billionaires are bad people and you are an example of one of the good ones.
PortTack
(34,720 posts)He is so very philanthropic! Incredibly generous and likable
mackdaddy
(1,598 posts)He did this in 2020 during the Portland protests.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/feds-unmarked-vans-portland/
PortTack
(34,720 posts)JB Pritzker has brought opportunity back to the state. We need ppl to move here, and with new investors its a good move.
Boasting the 5th largest economy in the U.S., and ranking #3 in the nation for business expansions and relocations this past year, Illinois has proven to be a state of opportunity and growth. Conway Globals 2022 Illinois Investment Guide tells a story of perseverance and triumph over the challenges following the pandemic. This years guide gives fresh insights into the path to success that Illinois has paved and what the state has accomplished in the last year.
https://beinillinois.org/blog/the-state-of-success-key-takeaways-from-the-latest-illinois-investment-guide/
mamacita75
(118 posts)Pritzker! I grew up in IL and have been impressed by him. Many friends still there as well like him.
ancianita
(38,727 posts)Chicagogrl1
(475 posts)Thank you JB for protecting all Illinoisans!
Bluethroughu
(5,819 posts)He's done an excellent job here, and the
right-wing hate him for it!
Competent is being humble.