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Pritzker kicks off fundraising for grassroots project

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* The Pritzker campaign’s first ever fundraising appeal…

Hi there–

Throughout this campaign we’ve asked Illinoisans for your ideas about how to best improve our state, your voices calling for change, and your time, which you’ve given generously, knocking doors, making phone calls, and getting out the vote. I feel so grateful and lucky for all the time and energy so many of you have given to this campaign.

Now that we’ve won the primary, I know how important it is that we don’t just beat Bruce Rauner, but that up and down the ticket Democrats have the resources they need to win. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about Blue Wave Illinois 2018, a new project within my campaign we’re launching to make sure Democrats win this November.

And I’m asking for your help. Your contributions to Blue Wave Illinois 2018 will go towards efforts that will not just help elect amazing Democratic candidates across the state, but will make sure we have the field, digital, and messaging training and capacity to win. I’ll be supporting Blue Wave Illinois 2018 and I hope you do too.

Can you chip in today?

I am going to fight for Illinois every day in Springfield. But the more Democrats we have at every level of government, the more we can do to put Illinois back on the side of working families.

Donate to Blue Wave Illinois 2018 today and make sure Illinois works for everyone.

Thanks—
JB

I already gave subscribers numerous details about how this program will work.

* This is from the day after the March primary…

In an interview Wednesday with Chicago Tonight, Pritkzer wouldn’t share whether he’s set a personal spending cap on his campaign, which he’s committed to entirely self-funding.

So, did Pritzker break his word? I don’t think so because he’ll still be responsible for his own campaign funding. Others may differ. From the linked Pritzker fundraising page…

Blue Wave Illinois 2018 is a grassroots fundraising project of JB for Governor that is fighting to elect Democrats up and down the ballot across Illinois. Your contribution will help Democrats across the state run competitive races and have the resources to win – and win big. Every contribution, no matter how large or how small, will help fight for a better future for Illinois. Together, we can not only beat Bruce Rauner, but take back all the seats that have allowed him to push his destructive, failed agenda in Springfield. […]

Blue Wave Illinois 2018 is a project of JB for Governor and exists as a separate account within JB for Governor. Contributions made here will be placed in the Blue Wave Illinois 2018 account.

Thoughts?

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, May 21, 18 @ 12:49 pm

Comments

If I were the Pritzker campaign, I would spin this as being anti-Madigan - the big Dem donors want to support Democratic candidates, so this way, JB is saying he wants to control doling it out. If he didn’t decide to take this role, then Mike Madigan would be doing it.

Comment by Grand Avenue Monday, May 21, 18 @ 12:59 pm
I was very surprised by the magnitude of Pritzker’s primary victory, after the Blago attacks. I’m very impressed by the victory and the apparent statewide grassroots efforts. With this success in mind, I support the project and think it’s great Rauner can’t just try to burry his opponent with money.

Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, May 21, 18 @ 1:00 pm
Two words JB: Keto Diet.

Comment by Ole General Monday, May 21, 18 @ 1:05 pm
Bad news for Durkin and Brady

Comment by Wow Monday, May 21, 18 @ 1:06 pm
== Two words JB: Keto Diet. ==

Really?

Comment by Mob Monday, May 21, 18 @ 1:20 pm
The Blue Wave hit Illinois shores in 2002, carving out what is now known as Pension Debt Gulch. It was not until 2014 when Blue Wave finally subsided. Millions of taxpayer wallets remain missing to this day.

Comment by City Zen Monday, May 21, 18 @ 1:22 pm
–It was not until 2014 when Blue Wave finally subsided. Millions of taxpayer wallets remain missing to this day.–

What happened in 2014? I seem to recall a historic runup of billions in unpaid bills and deadbeatism started then.

Was that a good thing?

Comment by wordslinger Monday, May 21, 18 @ 2:13 pm
=== Two words JB: Keto Diet. ===

=Really?=

Name another Chicago VC who weighs 300-plus. There are none. Say what you will about business bros, but they’re usually in shape. JB’s “stature” is a major health liability for himself and his family, and looks to many to be a sign of weakness, especially as someone with billions of dollars.

Comment by State Sen. Clay Davis Monday, May 21, 18 @ 3:01 pm
==I seem to recall a historic runup of billions in unpaid bills and deadbeatism started then.==

You’re referring to the Red Rain. I’m specifically referring to the previous cataclysmic Blue Wave event that JB is attempting to recreate.

Comment by City Zen Monday, May 21, 18 @ 3:10 pm
@State Sen Clay Davis

Riding a motorcycle is pretty bad for your health, statistically.

Comment by DrurysMissingClock Monday, May 21, 18 @ 3:20 pm