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* Yesterday, I posted a little piece about JB Pritzker giving away free sunglasses to supporters. Some wondered where the shades were manufactured (China was mentioned) and if they were made by union labor. The topic came up again today on an unrelated post.

So, I asked the Pritzker campaign. They said the sunglasses are made in the US of A by union labor. The glasses even have a union “bug” on them, I was told.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:12 pm

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===They said the sunglasses are made in the US of A by union labor. The glasses even have a union “bug” on them, I was told.===

… and that’s a Crew that understands what’s up… and what’s at stake.

Good on them.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:16 pm
Come on, he has professionals around him.

Comment by Toothpicks and Icecream Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:16 pm
==The glasses even have a union “bug” on them==

Details that matter. So far, JP and has people are doing pretty well on the big picture and the little details.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:17 pm
The JB crew hits bucket no. 1 in The Grand Prize Game.

Comment by wordslinger Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:18 pm
==Come on, he has professionals around him. ==

Supposedly, Rauner does as well.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:18 pm
While I hate that you have to be a billionaire now to mount a viable campaign, I have to admit that the Pritzker crew seem to have their act together.

Comment by Nick Name Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:19 pm
Pot: But we all know that isn’t true.

Comment by Toothpicks and Icecream Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:20 pm
my respect. Always easy to talk the talk.

Comment by blue dog dem Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:22 pm
So who’s the Illinois vendor that benefited from such a large purchase? What Illinois sales tax rate was charged?

Comment by City Zen Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:23 pm
Really?

This is Nicki Budzinski for Pete’s sake.

Competent trolls know not to ask questions unless they already know the answer.

Comment by Juvenal Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:25 pm
Can we get some details? Always the pessimist, I used the google machine and came up with a couple instances of:

“While plastic frames and lenses are not made domestically, the sunglasses pieces are assembled by SEIU Local 252 in New Jersey. They can also be printed with a union bug.”

What does “assemble” mean?

Comment by Cadillac Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:30 pm
City Zen, Cadillac, feel free to take the initiative and make your own efforts to answer your questions. The google is a wonderful tool.

Comment by wordslinger Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:33 pm
===Can we get some details?===

Dude, I’m done with this goofy story. If you want to press it, feel free. Go order a pair.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:33 pm
good for them, unless, of course Cadillac is correct.

still does not make up for the tax/toilet error.

Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:36 pm
And in related news, the Rauner campaign is offering free sunglasses with a clever twist…the Opti Grab.

Comment by enoughalready Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:37 pm
Professional campaign, good idea (I ordered a free pair and am still undecided). He has legit people around him which is why no one else can compete long term with him in the primary. Others have great people as well but compare roster to roster.

Comment by Hit Em With The Hein Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:39 pm
Kinda like dueling pianos.
The great cartoon caper vs the sun glass mystery.

Comment by blue dog dem Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:40 pm
Good.
I’d still never wear them.
Dorktastic.

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:54 pm
===Dorktastic.

From a man who takes his name from being kinda square (meant in a positive sense)

Comment by ArchPundit Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 12:56 pm
Details matter. Good job Team Pritzker.

Comment by Anon221 Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 1:06 pm
In the business of politics, small details are important. The fact that this smallest of detail was covered by Pritzker leads me to believe bigger details won’t be missed either.

Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 1:18 pm
I’ve never helped out a Democratic campaign without having long conversations about union bugs. Pretty sure one candidate wanted to get a bug tattooed on his arm just to save time.

Comment by Arsenal Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 1:28 pm
It’s pronouned “Gy-na”

Comment by Boone's is Back Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 2:52 pm
A VanillaMan doesn’t wear political attire, or brand worships. He occassionally keeps quiet as his wife and children excitedly gift him fashion items. They are quietly stored away until forgotten and then donated.

We aren’t a billboard for politicians, Nike, Under Armour, North Face, Levis, Browning, or anything found at a department store chain. We don’t refer to our belongs, cars or politicians by their brand names.

JB sunglasses is trying too hard. Pritzkers will never be chic.

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 25, 17 @ 3:52 pm