Republicans at GOP midterm convention ‘disqualified’ from 2028: Pritzker
DALLAS — Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) said during a counter-programming event on Wednesday outside the GOP’s midterm convention that any Republican taking part in the event is “disqualified” from mounting a White House run in 2028.
TL;DR
- Governor JB Pritzker believes Republicans attending a GOP midterm convention are "disqualified" from a 2028 presidential run.
- Pritzker launched a $20 million PAC named Ready for the Fight to support candidates and counter alleged attempts to "steal" the midterms.
- He argued that Democratic wins are essential to protect Illinois residents from policies like Medicaid and SNAP benefit cuts and job losses from tariffs.
- Pritzker suggested that if Democrats do not win, future elections may be rigged.