From Politico · · 1m 20s
Pritzker courts Black and Hispanic Democrats with midterm spending
Illinois governor pours at least thirty-eight million dollars into candidates of color ahead of possible twenty twenty-eight presidential run.
In brief
Illinois governor pours at least thirty-eight million dollars into candidates of color ahead of possible twenty twenty-eight presidential run. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is spending at least thirty-eight million dollars of his own money on Black and Hispanic candidates in battleground races, positioning himself ahead…
Pritzker's thirty-eight million dollar bet
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pouring at least thirty-eight million dollars of his own money into boosting Black and Hispanic candidates in battleground races this cycle.
Targeting candidates of color
Much of Pritzker's spending has gone to candidates of color, some of whom haven't drawn much other investment from national Democrats.
Early state strategy
Pritzker is investing in races in all six early states on the Democratic presidential nominating calendar, which was rearranged to give prize spots to five states with significant Black or Hispanic communities: South Carolina, Nevada…
Building toward twenty twenty-eight
The billionaire Illinois governor is considered a potential presidential contender. His midterms spending could help him win over critical voters in a possible twenty twenty-eight run.
Pritzker stays focused on now
Asked by Politico about how his midterms spending could lay groundwork for a presidential campaign, Pritzker said he's focused on winning in twenty twenty-six.
“focused on winning in 2026”
The short version
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is spending at least thirty-eight million dollars of his own money on Black and Hispanic candidates in battleground races, positioning himself ahead of a potential twenty twenty-eight presidential campaign.
