The Chicago Sun-Times hosted a debate between Governor JB Pritzker and challenger state Senator Darren Bailey Thursday night at Illinois State University in Central Illinois’ Normal.
Right out of the box, Pritzker defended the pro-criminal SAFE-T Act he signed into law, and refused to list specific changes he would make to the law.
Bailey said he would work to repeal the SAFE-T Act – as 100 of 102 state attorneys statewide.
Pritzker called Bailey “a hypocrite,” and Bailey said Pritzker was “a liar.”
Crain’s Chicago appeared surprised at how “Bailey held his own” in the debate – and Pritzker also appeared back on his heels several times assuming Bailey would not have the arsenal of facts and stats he used time and time again.
Crime, taxes, COVID policies all came up during the debate. Twists and turns in positions ruled the night.
One memorable line was when Bailey asked if Pritzker would house illegal immigrants in his family business’ Hyatt Hotels.
