Yes he is and without the bravado

Finally a governor willing to protect a future protected class in the nation. Hope the next democratic president passes a legal change to make the LGBT+ community a protected class.

yes he is! i want to see dem governors all fighting against trump.

That’s what drives me slightly bananas at this point. There are more than a few Dem pols doing good things. Some showy, some more work horse targeted. Can people dial it back about ten notches on saying each person that does something should be the next POTUS?🍸

I SAY PERHAPS A SENATOR.

“Both and” on this one

And...in my opinion...without the baggage.

I'm applauding them both. I've got plenty of applause for other Governors stepping up too. California's AG too and our senators. I think others will follow now that the trickle is becoming a stream.

Yes he is.

I want to move to Chicago. And I'm a NYer. But I live in FloriDUH.

He is, indeed, but other red state governors will likely do what Abbot is doing and blue state governors like Pritzker will have to meet the challenge. Newsom can only balance Texas.

I understand that the opportunity to increase D representation in IL is less than CA -- already pretty pro D districts -- but what's Pritzker doing in that department? Do you know?

Love this man.

Right? And he’s been making laws in Illinois to protect the citizens of Illinois from fascism. We have a law in Illinois that bans book banning.

Im all for Pritzker

Hell, yeah, he is!

Everyone knows you're all a bunch of hypocrites.

I'm very impressed with Pritzker.

I agree. We have more than one Democrat starting to rise up and lead the resistance.

I love Pritzker. He might be my choice for 2028…if we survive to have elections then.

No need to compare. As many can join as possible and the public should support them whenever and however they get that chance.

Fuck the norms. Run them both. Dual presidents. I don’t care. Fuck maga

It’s not a competition. The more, the better.

I'm glad someone finally gets it. People are getting tunnel visioned and dumb here. These same trolls claim to be libs but would technically throw the win to maga just because they don't understand the concept of "lesser evil" and not eating a shit sandwich over a soggy one.

I'm confused. You have a regular, decent sandwich right here in Pritzker, one that people will willingly and enthusiastically vote for, but you want us to eat the shit sandwich of Newsom... why?

I want it all. Why are we already cannibalizing each other? 2028 is still a long way off. It doesn’t matter if you prefer turkey and cheese with mayo or a liverwurst with onions — the point is we’ve got a table worth eating at. Let’s focus on keeping everyone fed, not fighting over the menu.

Kinda doing a fair amount of assuming, thinking we all can even consider a guy like Newsom. I'd prefer he be in the ground than in government. Like, worse than Harris. We're eating at the same table, but there's a shit sandwich on the table you're insisting I be okay the smell of.

Not telling you you have to like anyone or even root for anyone. Newsom, Pritzker, Shapiro, Harris — whoever. The point that it seems we fundamentally disagree on is I think we need all of them, and more, if we’re going to do the work ahead.

That would be a pretty fundamental disagreement. I don't think we need right wing weirdos like Newsom or Israel worshippers like Shapiro and Harris. I think they'll sell the marginalized out the moment they think they can get away with it. Democrats gonna democrat.

AOC?

He's presidential

He’s so good that the moment wants to fuck him on the first date.

We must attack from multiple fronts. The only thing to compat chaos is choas they can't control.

So far every Dem Governor has done something of note and said it well. Look at the substance not just the style. Gavin is fun, but they all are making a difference. All are the Blue Wall against fascism.

At this point in time, hotlines are "nice-to-haves". Redistricting is a "must-have" to save us from a fascist authoritarian dictatorship. Okay?

I'm surprised more Ds aren't being outspoken about Trump. Whitmer has a photo-op with Trump and then disappeared. AOC stopped posting on Bluesky and is presumably fine posting at Nazi Central. The US is slowly dying and I expect people who pretend to be leaders to step up.

We need every voice and action right now. I have been learning as much as I can about JB,

Absolutely!!

As should all Democratic Governors. At least have a plan and match them one for one.

Pritzger is a far greater prospect for 2028

As Rex Chapman says - it's a team game

I love that democrats are rising up for the good of our democracy. We love it, must preserve it for the good of all!