""Governor," a journalist called out during a press conference in Chicago in October, "are you concerned that AOC or another potential rival in a presidential primary could use the capital gains, the gambling winnings, against you for fodder in a campaign?""
""No," he said. "I think people know when I got elected, and have known for some time, that I've been very fortunate in my life.""
"For good measure, he added, "Right now, I'm focused on running for reelection as governor. That's the only thing I'm focused on politically.""
Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker spent a night playing blackjack at a Las Vegas casino and won $1.4 million. The winnings were reported on his financial-disclosure filings and prompted questions about whether he has a gambling problem and how the hobby could affect his stance on legalized betting. Observers worried the windfall could reinforce perceptions of him as an out-of-touch wealthy heir and become campaign fodder. During a Chicago press conference a journalist asked whether potential primary rivals might use the winnings against him. Pritzker responded that voters know he has been fortunate and said he is focused on reelection as governor.
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