Posted on 06/30/2024 4:12:39 PM PDT by Libloather
Billionaire Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker failed to deliver jobs promised for black workers in the emerging cannabis and green energy industries, an economic advocacy group said in a scathing report.
Pritzker – considered a potential replacement for President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket – will be hosting the Democratic National Convention on his Chicago turf in August.
“Governor Pritzker wants the DNC to celebrate his leadership of the state. However, it would be an injustice to do so without acknowledging the deteriorating state of affairs for Black communities, especially in Chicago,” said Darius Jones, senior advisor of the National Black Empowerment Action Fund.
The group’s report, called “Equity Delayed, Dreams Denied. How Pritzker Botched Illinois’ Cannabis and Clean Energy Programs,” noted that the black unemployment rate in Illinois is the second highest in the country at 9.4%, and more than double that of white residents.
It’s also more than 50% higher than the overall national black unemployment, the report said.
“The situation in Illinois cannot be blamed on national trends or factors outside the state’s control. It’s a direct result of the failed policies and neglect from the Governor, J.B. Pritkzer,” the report said.
“Governor Pritzker has repeatedly fallen short on his promises to the Black community, particularly in creating wealth and job opportunities in the Green Job and Cannabis sectors, among other areas.”
Pritzker, 59, is a considered a White House contender because of his billionaire net worth as an heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, which would ease his ability to reach voters in a short time by potentially self-funding his campaign – should Biden step aside following his debate debacle against former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee.
Pritzker approved the legalization of marijuana for sale and consumption shortly after taking office...
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not long ago, he listed 270 lbs. Now claims to weigh 185, accompanying picture looks 270#
BS. I'm 285. He's way over that.
To quote Bob Dole on Bill Clinton, we have to beat him, not lift him
Wait a second! Just a moment ago I read it was Gretchen, She Wolf of the SS, to replace Brandon! How it’s planet Pritzker?
Not a chance. It will either be the Wookie, Beshear or the Woman with the Whip (Whitmer).
Pritzker is a train wreck that no one needs. The nation, the state, no one. He would be a disaster.
WUT! Democommies failing to follow through on promises to black folks? My shocked face 😴. Kind been like that since the 13th was passed. Passed by who......I’ll wait.
It doesn’t matter - Jelly Belly will receive 90% of the Black vote in Illinois no matter what he does. Putzker is a multi-billionaire who buys what he wants including elections.
This is all we need, the toilet breaker at the helm.
I don’t think his meme of making Illinois California is selling well.
Pritzker is just as bad as Newsome, both have decimated their states.
*To top it off he is extremely fat.*
There are guys out there who like women with that build. We called them chubby chasers.
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