* Again, click here to read the governor’s remarks as prepared for delivery and click here to watch the video. From Leader McCombie…

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker announcing his intent to run for a third term:

“The third term Pritzker slump won’t be any better than seasons one and two. We know what to expect - agency mismanagement, regressive taxation, and record spending. Illinois families need a governor for all people who understands true bipartisanship and growing our economy.”

That came from her state account, by the way. Checking on why.

This post will be updated.

…Adding… RGA…

The Republican Governors Association (RGA) today released the following statement in response to JB Pritzker announcing his campaign for a third term as Illinois Governor:

“People are fleeing Illinois by the hundreds of thousands and Illinois families continue to suffer the consequences of JB Pritzker’s abject record of failure at home while he spends his time on a national vanity project trying to further his own political career. Opportunities for working Illinois families are in the garbage, criminal illegal immigrants are protected over law-abiding citizens, and Pritzker’s tax hikes are destroying family budgets,” said RGA Rapid Response Director Kollin Crompton. “Pritzker’s reign in Illinois has left families trapped in an economic disaster, and taxpayers are the ones left to shoulder the burden. It’s time to bring common sense to Illinois and end Pritzker’s feast on Illinois’ working families.”

* DGA…

DGA Chair Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly released the following statement on Gov. JB Pritzker running for reelection as governor of Illinois:

“Gov. JB Pritzker is an effective leader who has delivered strong results for Illinois throughout his time as governor. He turned a fiscal disaster into a balanced budget — overseeing a remarkable nine credit rating upgrades — championed economic development and attracted thousands of new good-paying jobs, expanded access to affordable health care, and made historic investments in education and infrastructure. Moreover, as politicians in Washington push an extreme and harmful agenda, Gov. Pritzker has been a staunch defender of reproductive freedom and our democracy. Illinoisans can trust him to keep standing up for their rights as he keeps the state moving forward.

“The DGA looks forward to supporting Gov. Pritzker as he continues to deliver the steady leadership that Illinoisians deserve.”

* ILGOP…

ILGOP Chairman Kathy Salvi released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s decision to run for a third-term as governor:
“JB Pritzker’s first two terms have been nothing short of a total failure. He’s prioritized illegal immigrants over Illinois families, hiked taxes, and rammed through the largest, most bloated budget in state history. He has used and abused the fine people of Illinois, allowing heavy handed government to meddle in the lives and safety of ordinary Illinoisans. These last nearly eight years under his governance merits firing not rehiring. While businesses and families flee, Pritzker sees Illinois as nothing more than a stepping stone for the White House.

“One thing is clear — the only way our state will have actual representation and relief is by voting Republican.”

What the media should ask JB: Will you commit to serving another four years if you win re-election? Or can we expect you to jet across the country running for president while putting Illinois on the backburner.