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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is boldly positioning himself as a major force in the 2028 Democratic presidential race, declaring he’ll be “very involved” even before officially running. He’s praising his fellow governors as the party’s strongest bench ever, while arguing the Democratic Party has lost its way—calling for a vision of renewal, not just restoration. Drawing on his own gubernatorial record, Pritzker insists Democrats need a proactive agenda to tackle future challenges, echoing former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for concrete policy over reaction. Though focused on his re-election, Pritzker is laying groundwork for a future White House bid, seeing governors as uniquely equipped to lead—and betting his message of bold, forward-looking governance will resonate as the party seeks direction.

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