Political Quotes

On the recordJune 22, 2025
Voters didn’t turn out for Democrats last November not because they don’t want us to fight for our values, but because they think we don’t want to fight for our values.
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J.B. Pritzker
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Pritzker reflects on voter turnout issues related to perceived Democratic commitment to values.

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