About goddamn time.
This is one reason why we need fewer billionaires in government. This should have happened a year ago.
this post was submitted on 06 Jun 2026
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Blowing with the wind, is he? Someone inform me if this isn't just pure posturing for voters.
Edit: Holy crap! What an interesting split on this comment. Look people, all I was trying to do was glean more info on what type of billionaire behavior this guy's been exhibiting, and perhaps have a measured discussion on the subject. Truth be told, no billionaire or person of such excessive means can be trusted until separated from such wealth and means, and certainly all high profile politicians say the favorable thing and then do something else. I'd rather folks share what they know etc even just to approximate where this guy is on that scale; it's interesting (and somewhat disappointing) that the middle ground I imagined (ie: has done some good, still don't trust him) just really not represented here. I just don't know where the bar is anymore. I do know that getting vitriolic and irrational, or conversely strongly supporting establishment types is ultimately distracting and a useful tool to those in power.
He's a billionaire, and therefore, almost certainly invested in LLM's himself. Probably needed time to adjust his portfolio before making the move.
This should have happened a year ago at least.
Nah, Pritzker has been pretty good about enacting policies that are actually meaningfully effective. He's likely prepping for a 2028 presidential run, but he's still getting good stuff done in Illinois.
JB has an excellent track record of passing legislation that benefits the working class and protects marginalized people. It's evident that he cares for the people of IL and is trying to do what's best.
Should have never happened to begin with. Charge the data center more for being there and give tax breaks to the local citizens. Screw this guy