Professor Christopher Mooney Discusses the Challenges Facing New IL Gov. J.B. Pritzker on the Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune interviewed Christopher Mooney, W. Russell Arrington professor of state politics at UIC and with the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs, in an article on the challenges facing new Illinois Gov. J.B Pritzker as he takes office. While the Democrats control the Illinois legislature, it doesn’t guarantee Pritzker’s agenda will proceed easily, he notes. “You can talk to Donald Trump about that as well,” said Mooney of the Republican-controlled Congress the president had for his first two years in office. “Now he’s complaining about Democrats and the border wall. Well, he had everybody on board a few minutes ago, and he couldn’t get it done then.” Mooney also says Pritzker transition from campaign speeches to policy particulars will be a key change and he’ll have to say “no” to some factions to deal with the state’s financial issues. The full article is available at: https://trib.in/2TNczyT (subscription may be required)