![]() ![]() And Bailey, who frequently went on the offensive, knocked Illinois as a place where crime runs rampant, businesses are leaving and state finances are in ruin - and he pinned all of that on Pritzker.” It was for the folks who haven’t yet decided how they’ll vote.Īnd for them, the debate revealed in the clearest of terms how far off the two men are on policy.Īs WBEZ’s Dave McKinney explains: “Pritzker portrayed Illinois as a state that is on the financial rebound, embraces diversity and trusts women to make the right decision for themselves when it comes to abortion. (After all, early voting has already started.) But this debate wasn’t for them. To viewers who have already made up their minds, the debate probably firmed up their support, one way or another. And I intend to support the president who is running for reelection.” “I intend to serve four years more as governor, and get reelected. Pritzker hurled his share of invectives: “liar,” “hypocrite” et al and answered a moderator’s question about presidential aspirations. Pritzker appeared unfazed, ignoring the interruptions, though he came off as a bit flat as a result. The Republican state senator was animated as he repeatedly spoke over Pritzker, calling him a liar and making a gimmicky move to get the Democratic governor to pledge he wouldn’t run for president if reelected. JB Pritzker’s skin Thursday in their first face-to-face debate in the governor’s race. | Ron Johnson/Illinois State University via AP, Poolĭarren Bailey did his best to get under Gov. ![]() JB Pritzker debate in Braden Auditorium at the campus of Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., Thursday, Oct. Darren Bailey, right, the Republican candidate for Illinois governor, and incumbent Gov. ![]()
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