JB Pritzker flexes his political muscle: From the Politics Desk

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In today’s edition, Natasha Korecki explores what last night’s Illinois primaries could mean for Gov. JB Pritzker’s political future. Plus, Andrea Mitchell recaps the key moments from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s day on Capitol Hill.

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Illinois results solidify JB Pritzker’s ‘powerhouse’ role — and set up a White House runBy Natasha Korecki

Officially, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a third term in Illinois, clinching his own nomination unopposed as he prepares to face off against Republican Darren Bailey.

But one of the dominant narratives coming out last night’s primaries in Illinois was how it would all reflect on Pritzker’s eventual pursuit of the White House.

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