Pritzker's Kingmaker Gamble Pays Off in Illinois
March 18, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The New York Times
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's bold move to cement his power as a Democratic kingmaker succeeds, with his supermajorities in the General Assembly and control of every statewide office locking down the blue state. He's now set to announce his 2026 reelection bid for a rare third term, self-funding with his billions while eyeing a 2028 presidential run and blasting Trump on issues like minimum wage and tariffs. Lt. Gov. Read more about this...