The swamp is alive and well in Illinois, folks. Democrat Governor JB Pritzker just dumped a staggering $5 million into a super PAC backing his lieutenant governor Juliana Stratton's Senate campaign, essentially trying to buy her way into the U.S. Senate.
This massive donation comes as Stratton faces what's expected to be a brutal Democratic primary to replace retiring Senator Dick Durbin. But why compete on merit when you can just write a check, right?
Pritzker's multimillion-dollar attempt to install his chosen successor reeks of the same political corruption that has plagued Illinois for decades. This is the state that gave us Rod Blagojevich, who literally tried to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat. Now we're watching history repeat itself, just with bigger checks and fancier super PACs.
The Illinois Machine Rolls On
What we're witnessing is textbook political machine politics. Pritzker, heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, is leveraging his massive wealth to handpick who represents Illinois in the Senate. This isn't democracy – it's oligarchy with a Democratic Party logo slapped on it.
The timing is particularly telling. With President Trump's agenda gaining momentum nationwide and Republicans controlling Washington, Illinois Democrats are scrambling to maintain their grip on power. Pritzker clearly believes that flooding the zone with cash is his best strategy to keep a loyal ally in the Senate.
But here's what really grinds my gears: while Pritzker is throwing around millions for political favors, everyday Illinois families are fleeing the state in record numbers due to crushing taxes, rising crime, and failed progressive policies.
Follow The Money
This $5 million donation raises serious questions about what kind of strings might be attached. When a governor drops that kind of cash on a Senate race, you can bet he expects something in return. Will Stratton be representing Illinois voters, or will she be taking orders from her million-dollar benefactor?
Patriots need to pay attention to these swamp tactics. This is exactly the kind of corrupt, pay-to-play politics that President Trump has been fighting against. The question is: will Illinois voters reject this obvious attempt to buy their Senate seat?