Gov. Pritzker’s veto of new nuke plants was based on political pressure and Illinois will be worse-off for it. – Wirepoints on with Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur Radio

Ted joined Jeff Daly to talk about Gov. Pritzker’s bragging about Illinois’ progressive status, why blacks in Illinois are constantly left behind despite leaders pushing progressive and equity-based laws, Pritzker’s brazenly political act of vetoing future nuclear energy even though half of Illinois’ power already comes from nuclear plants, and more.

To listen, click on Thursday, August 31, 2023 Podcast Hour 2

Interview begins at 10:00

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sue
2 years ago

GONNA SEND MY HEATING BILL TO THIS GENIUS GOV………SILVER SPOON NEVER HAD TO WORRY ABOUT MONEY……WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT HE IS!!!!

Riverbender
2 years ago
Reply to  sue

Why not apply for LIHEAP and get free utilities like many of Pritzker’s Chicago supporters?

Platinum Goose
2 years ago

So all these years of ComEd bribing Madigan they never bothered to bribe him to allow more nuclear plants.

Riverbender
2 years ago

What does it matter? Ask any liberal where electric comes from and they will point to the nearest wall receptacle. Issue settled, goodnight.

Giddyap
2 years ago

P U G S L E Y wants Illinois energy to run on unicorn turds

California’s green energy FAIL is Illinois’ future:

California’s Green Energy Grid Is On Dirty Life Support – Washington Examiner

Last edited 2 years ago by Giddyap
Dorf
2 years ago

All new electrical energy generation in Illinois will consist of unicorn farts and fairy dust.

Riverbender
2 years ago

More headlines for Pritzker’s Presidential run as he, along with the help of the media, turns Illinois into a welfare State.

sue
2 years ago
Reply to  Riverbender

PRETTY MUCH ALREADY IS A WELFARE STATE….REMEMBER WHEN THIS STATE WAS GREAT!! NO MORE UNDER THIS LEADERSHIP OF BS…..WHICH IS ALL SELF SERVING………..

Pensions Paid First
2 years ago
Reply to  sue

REMEMBER WHEN THIS STATE WAS GREAT!!”

No. It was before my time. How far back are you going?

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