Hypocrisy on Display as Democrats Prepare to Converge in Chicago

The hypocrisy of Illinois Democrats is on full display as many of the same lawmakers set to make Vice President Kamala Harris the Democratic nominee for president after President Joe Biden was forced out of the race, recently voted to change state election rules in Illinois to block candidate slating.

This spring, the Democratic supermajority in Springfield passed legislation to prevent candidates from being appointed to the ballot after the primary election, a process similar to that now being used to nominate Harris.

Within 48 hours, Governor Pritzker signed the bill into law, despite initially claiming he hadn't read it and labeling it an "ethics bill" saying "it really does make sure that we don't have backroom deals to put people on the ballot and run as a result of some small group of people in a smoke-filled room making the choice."

Critics, including good government groups, condemned the law as a power grab aimed at reducing voter choice because it changed the rules for an election process that was already underway. The Illinois law was found unconstitutional by a Sangamon County Judge, a ruling that has been appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court.

However, less than 48 hours after President Biden dropped out of the race, Governor Pritzker endorsed slating Vice President Harris, a move similar to the one he previously criticized. The situation raises questions about the hypocrisy of Illinois Democrats' actions and their commitment to fair electoral processes. Voters tuning into the DNC should be aware of the hypocrisy of Governor Pritzker and his allies.