The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Gov. JB Pritzker | You Can't Handle The Roof
Aug 6, 2025
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker discusses his commitment to protecting Texas Democrats who fled to avoid gerrymandering. He humorously comments on the president's quirky rooftop press conference while analyzing public perception of political figures. Pritzker also shares insights on the deeper motivations behind his political career, emphasizing advocacy influenced by personal experiences and a love for his state. The conversation touches on voting rights and the importance of community engagement in the face of partisan politics.
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Texas Democrats Flee to Illinois
- Texas House Democrats fled their state to Illinois to block Republican redistricting efforts that disenfranchise voters.
- Illinois offers them safe harbor protecting them from Texas GOP actions.
Texas Mid-Decade Redistricting Threat
- Republicans are attempting mid-decade redistricting in Texas, violating norms and diluting minority voting power.
- This unconstitutional move likely will face legal challenges.
Illinois Protects Texas Democrats
- Illinois will not enforce civil warrants from Texas to extradite fleeing Democrats.
- States can protect political dissenters by refusing to honor out-of-state civil warrants.