Riots Across the Country as Pritzker Testifies in DC—Smoke-Filled Room—Episode 109

Ahhh…session is over and we get to spend an episode talking about what we know best—Illinois politics. Collin Corbett, Michael Butler, and Chris Jackowiak share their thoughts on everything from JB in DC to the latest campaign announcements to what insiders are texting and calling each other about.

Pritzker is getting a taste of the DC life as he was testifying before Congress over sanctuary cities (and if he’s ever used women’s bathrooms before). JB recited talking points pointing to him and Illinois working with ICE, yet in typical contradictory form, he and has administration have done the exact opposite.

We then get into the latest in campaign world with more whispers and announcements. For governor, Dan Ugaste, Ted Drabrowski, and Blaine Wilhour have been floating their names to join Jim Mendrick in the race. For Congress, Republican George Papadopoulos announced his run in IL-8 and Jeff Walter announced he’s challenging Bill Foster in IL-11. And with Democrats already coming hard for him, will Marty McLaughlin be able to defend his seat in HD52?

We then get into some insider talk. We noticed vulnerable members of the Illinois House Democrat caucus were more than willing to vote on unpopular bills, while the vulnerable Senate Democrats mostly took a more strategic approach. Plus, we discuss how veto session aligns with petition filing, and the far-left rallying under the “No Kings” banner.

We wrap up this week’s episode with our news you can use and OGs and clowns of the week before sending you off into the Father’s Day weekend. 

00:00: Introductions
03:16: Pritzker Tries to Hide Record on Illegal Immigration As Rioting Begins
27:28: More Illinois Republicans Exploring Gubernatorial Runs
37:34: Republican George Papadopoulos Running for Congress in IL-8
42:34: Is Marty McLaughlin Able to Defend HD52 Against Maria Peterson or Jesse Rojo?
50:35: Republican Jeff Walter Challenging Bill Foster in IL-11
55:49: Republicans Still Lack Serious Statewide Candidates
59:36: House and Senate Democrats in Illinois Seem to Have Divergent Strategies
01:03:50: Speaker Chris Welch Trolls Tony McCombie with Facebook Post
01:06:42: Do Veto Session Dates Indicate Democrats Planning to Call Special Session?
01:09:35: The Far-Left Seems to Settle on a Brand: "No Kings"
01:20:30: After Failing to Sneak Through Self-Serving Change to State Law, Don Harmon Facing $9.8 Million Fine
01:21:47: Illinois Sports Bettors to Pay 50-Cent Fee on Every Wager Thanks to Springfield Democrats
01:23:26: US Manufacturing Productivity Up as Trade Deficit Sees Record Decline
01:24:58: OG & Clown of the Week 
01:34:46: Closing Thoughts