About another very rich guy in government, J.B.Pritzker , Governor of Illinois.

[Stuart G]

...So, is he rich? According to Wikipedia he is worth 3.4 Billion. His family owns Hyatt Hotels, and he doesn't have to work. I just stopped watching him give an update on the Illinois program to deal with the virus, to come up and write this.. He has an attitude of not giving up and clearly caring about people. I have heard him on the radio many times. Pritzker served as national co-chairman of Hillary Clinton's campaign , and has been part of many philanthropic organizations. As I watched him on TV, there was a sense of real fatigue in his behavior. Yes, it seems that he has been putting in lots of extra hours trying to deal with this. Pritzker is highly respected around the state and elsewhere. He is 55 years old and of course a Democrat. Much more to say, but I am worn out. Thanks for reading this.

I forgot to add this, I live in Illinois, and I voted for Pritzker and he is my governor too.

[Iliyah]

1. He cares . ..

[bobbieinok]

2. Those of us in red states NEED to hear good info like this!! Inhofe of OK depressing

[AleksS]

3. Is he connected to the Pritzker military museum in Chicago?

My daughter did a National History Day project that had military connections, and we just missed going to that museum before lockdown. It has a great online collection though, and serious digital archives.

We’ll probably head there once it’s safe. It would be nice to know it’s connected to a stand-up guy. A lot of military stuff tends to be trumphumper affiliated.

[lunasun]

9. Yes same family

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pritzker_Military_Museum_%26_Library
That foundation family member though is a transgendered republican that used to write checks for trump but had some fall out ( who couldn’t ) with his admin I think
Oh yes of course transgender military ban!!!

[blm]

14. And the Pritzker Prize for Architecture.

The family funds health clinics, school programs, and civil rights organizations.

[Atticus]

4. That's MY governor! Mrs Atticus and I have a pic with him from a post-election

gathering in 2018.

[Stuart G]

16. I didn't say it at first, (just added it) he is MY governor too.

[IllinoisBirdWatcher]

5. Pritzker - A good man and great governor.

The entire state suffered under Bruce Rauner who was an arrogant tRump Mini-Me.

I've had the honor of meeting and conversing with Governor Pritzker. Yes, he is a billionaire, but he doesn't act like so many of them. An assertive leader when he needs to be, but humble and unassuming when away from the spotlight. We are very fortunate here in Illinois to have Governor Pritzker leading us.

[hurple]

6. My governor

And I adore him.

Best this state has had since I moved here 20-something years ago.

[MyNameGoesHere]

7. I love my governor

He is awesome

[lunasun]

8. Kick & Rec. He is traveling the state and also in Springfield recently working on

the spring General Assembly session.
I think it ended yesterday ? A lot got passed Working with flood damage in the state
This along with his keeping up with real info on the virus , his daily televised briefings and planning & negotiating for ppe and testing decisions , meeting with the business community and all the many local communities I’d be fatigued

His family is already known for philanthropy projects in Chicago and throughout the world

According to Inside Philanthropy, there are so many Pritzkers, with so many different vehicles or foundations for their philanthropic giving, that it is difficult to keep track. / WIKI -Pritzker family

I’m very happy with my vote 🙂

[3catwoman3]

10. I have watched most of Govermor Pritzker's daily Covid-19 briefings, and I...

...think he is very impressive. He speaks in long, complex sentences, has an excellent vocabulary, and mastery of information.

So refreshing.

As stated above, I, too, am happy with my vote.

[Neema]

11. He wasn't my first choice for governor (of COURSE I voted for him over Rauner),

but I have been saying far and wide that I am super impressed by the job he's doing despite so much backlash from MAGAs and their leader. I have one friend who knows him personally and says he's really a nice guy who cares about people. And my neighbor told me his kids went to grade school with her kids and he walked them there almost every day, no nanny in sight, always friendly and humble.

[mopinko]

12. there are many rich people who deserve to be eaten.

the ones that arent are a treasure beyond riches.

[nycbos]

13. I worked on his campaign.

[beachbumbob]

15. I would support his run for president if he would decide to do so

he his everything trump is NOT

[ProfessorGAC]

17. K&R

Just an add, Stuart.
Yes, he was born wealthy. Yes, his parents gave him & his brother seed money.
In 30 years, that net worth represents a nearly 26 fold increase. In 30 years.
That's 11.5% annually as opposed to someone I can think of who increased what they got by 10 fold, per rumor, but really 3 fold in 25 years.
One is a caring, philanthropic BUSINESSMAN, and the other is Donnie-boy!

[Rebl2]

18. Sounds like his

family has done many great things with their money to help others. He sounds like a great Governor. Wish I had one in MO.