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6. Illinois elected a billionaire to be Governor.

Fri May 8, 2026, 05:24 AM

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His name is JB Pritzker, and he's actually pretty good at the job.

I'm just saying, it depends on the guy.

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Californians [View all] Mr.Bee Thursday OP

Ditto kimbutgar Thursday #1

I used to work down the hall Mr.Bee Thursday #2

It's HOW he made his billions Mr.Bee Friday #7

I can't support anyone who buys the office. nt Raine Friday #5

Self Funding Mr.Bee Friday #8

Illinois elected a billionaire to be Governor. Morbius Friday #6

"This election is about who you can trust to fight for you" Mr.Bee Friday #11

And after they elect him president Mr.Bee Yesterday #20

I trust Bernie's judgment. Emile Friday #9

Won't Get Fooled Again Mr.Bee Friday #12

We've Seen Her In Action Mr.Bee Friday #10

Becerra's a vote for nothing changing Sympthsical Friday #13

He"s got my vote the_liberal_grandpa Friday #14

Don't come crying 'I didn't vote for this' when you bought the lemon. Mr.Bee Yesterday #16

I'm going with the Single Mother Mr.Bee Friday #15

Yeah, I don't trust Oligarchs either. n/t Jacson6 Yesterday #17

trump once said, Mr.Bee Yesterday #18

She made her name Mr.Bee 4 hrs ago #22