JB Pritzker’s Presidential Ambitions Are Sinking Him at Home

JB Pritzker’s falling poll numbers in his home state should come as no surprise.

A new poll conducted by M3 Strategies on behalf of the Illinois Policy Institute reveals that Gov. Pritzker is now underwater with Illinois general election voters. The reason? While he’s focused on building a national profile and appealing to far-left primary voters, he’s alienating the very people who elected him governor.

It’s no secret Pritzker has his eyes on the White House. And the first step on that path is winning over national Democratic primary voters. Over the past year, he’s made increasingly radical policy moves and public statements designed to impress the progressive wing of the party – but those same moves are costing him credibility with moderates and independents back home.

Take taxes. Pritzker has repeatedly slammed Trump’s tariffs as a “tax on working families.” Yet under his leadership, Illinois now has some of the highest gas taxes in the country – after he more than doubled the rate. He’s also supported, approved, or enabled hikes in vehicle registration fees, income taxes, and countless other revenue grabs. On his watch, Illinois now leads the nation in property taxes – a real tax on working families that he owns entirely.