You need a Clinton/Obama type, charismatic and centrist. Newsom is charismatic but too far left.

StTexan, I don't know much about Pritzker other than the fact that he is a rich Democrat. What makes him electable besides having deep pockets?

[Edited on April 24, 2026 at 3:39 PM. Reason : Pritzker]

4/24/2026 3:36:10 PM

Ossoff - is he running
https://youtu.be/xnj-2yfL13U?si=5cD-fnGjzbFGH_-V

[Edited on April 30, 2026 at 9:33 AM. Reason : "Newsom is charismatic but too far left." lol sure ok]

4/30/2026 9:32:58 AM

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"What makes him electable besides having deep pockets?"

He's been aggressive regarding Trump. He's been a popular, successful governor in a state where governors frequently end up in jail. He's an effective speaker and political operator, getting his preferred candidates elected in Illinois. He's Jewish but codes as an Italian blue collar worker in appearance and demeanor, at least when he wants to. African Americans in Illinois and Dem political circles like him, which is a boost not every honky candidate gets.

I think his biggest asset, though, is the aggression, the willingness to fight Republicans in meaningful public ways while being vocal about it, even as other possible candidates have waffled. That, more than any particular set of policies, is what a lot of voters want.

Billionaires in general are bad for democracy. Some are worse than others. I think Pritzker is one of the better ones, and I think he's more likely to reduce the influence of his economic peers rather than enhance it.

4/30/2026 10:16:06 AM