Dreaming Of 2028, Pritzker Funds the Democrat Mission

What’s happening: Illinois Governor billionaire J.B. Pritzker is ramping up spending nationwide, including $500,000 for a pro-abortion ballot initiative in Florida. This coincides with Chicago’s preparations to host the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August, where President Joe Biden will be renominated.

• Catch up: Before running for governor in 2014, J.B. Pritzker was a campaign chair for Hillary Clinton in 2008. His sister was Barack Obama’s Secretary of Commerce.

Why it matters: Pritzker has long been rumored to have national ambitions. With the 2028 Democratic nomination wide open, his spending allows him to build relationships across the country and accumulate favors with Democrats for future use.

• Spending in the Sunshine State: Democrats hope abortion ballot initiatives can elevate their candidates. However, passing a ballot initiative in Florida requires a higher threshold of 60 percent approval. If it succeeds, Democrats will have Pritzker to thank.

Liberal priorities: The Pritzker family funded anti-Israel protests at Columbia University and advertisements for sex change surgeries. The family has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on Democrat candidates this cycle and plans to spend more.

The star of the show? Pritzker could likely be the star of the show when the DNC comes to Chicago this summer. With an activist mayor unlikely to quell protests, Pritzker may use the opportunity to prove himself a capable steward to nervous Democrats nationwide.