There’s misinformation about changes coming to the system that until now has kept people in jail based on whether they have money to get out. For his part, Bailey has been pulling back from conservative rhetoric, acknowledging instead there’s nothing he can do to change abortion laws in Illinois, given the state’s General Assembly has Democratic majorities.Ĭrime: Bailey will likely zero in on the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act (SAFE-T) and the cash bail system. It’s not exactly something Pritzker can control - given the war in Ukraine is partly to blame - but it will be a talking point, nonetheless.Ībortion: Watch Pritzker speak forcefully about his support for protecting abortion rights, and he’ll surely call out Bailey for his opposition to it. Bailey will point out the rise in gas prices and strains on the pocket-book of regular folks. The economy: Pritzker will list the credit-rating upgrades that the state has received during his administration and his signing of a bill increasing the minimum wage. For now, here are five issues likely to pop up tonight: It sounds like a drinking game to keep track of potential gaffes. James Stockdale saying, "Who am I? Why am I here?" in a vice presidential debate. We know going in that Pritzker and Bailey disagree on most all policy issues, so we’ll be looking for attacks, side comments and oopsies.Ĭould there be a “There you go again” moment? (Ala Ronald Reagan to Jimmy Carter in 1980.)Īfter all, it’s the most unexpected question or response that makes a debate fun to watch. Tonight will be the first time the two men face each other on the same stage in a televised debate. Darren Bailey with less than five weeks to the Nov. JB Pritzker is enjoying a sizable lead in the polls over Republican challenger state Sen. Let me be clear, at the end of the day, debates are amazing! (Overused phrases aside.)ĭemocratic Gov.
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