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Summers says JB is the Right Choice to Take on Bruce Rauner

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“I met with every candidate and asked them what their commitment was to those who are most in need. That’s who we’re supposed to work for in government, that’s who we serve. J.B. had the combination of the best vision and the greatest capability to deliver,” Summers said at an art gallery in Bronzeville, the neighborhood where he grew up.

From Chicago Sun-Times:

Summers said he is endorsing Pritzker, whom he has known for more than a decade, because of the billionaire’s “values, his expertise and his relentless passion for helping others.”

From Crain’s:

The field of potential candidates for governor got a little smaller today. Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers announced he’s not running and threw his support to the man who’s probably the front-runner for the Democratic nomination: investor and hotel scion J.B. Pritzker.

Summers’ announcement came at a South Side event at which he was accompanied not only by Pritzker, but four African-Americans who also announced they back Pritzker: Alds. Pat Dowell, 3; Rod Sawyer, 6; Mike Scott, 24, and Emma Mitts, 37.

From NPR:

Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers says he will NOT run for Illinois governor. Instead – he’s endorsing one of the Democrats hoping to unseat Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner. He endorsed billionaire venture capitalist JB Pritzker, saying Pritzker would best serve the African-American community as governor.

SUMMERS: JB is the person to lead Illinois, prioritizing those who are most vulnerable.

From Mark Brown, Chicago Sun-Times:

That makes the Summers’ endorsement a huge breakthrough for Pritzker, who has been trying since his announcement three weeks ago to differentiate himself from the rest of the multi-candidate field that now is very unlikely to include an African-American.

“I know that with J.B. Pritzker we have a seat at the table. Our voices will be heard. We have a friend and a partner who understands the needs and the desires of our community that have been misunderstood or not listened to for so long,” Summers said.

From Lawndale News:

On Wednesday, Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers announced his support for JB Pritzker for Governor at Gallery Guichard in Bronzeville. Joining Kurt in endorsing JB were Alderman Pat Dowell (Ward 3), Alderman Roderick Sawyer (Ward 6), Alderman Mike Scott (Ward 24), and Alderman Emma Mitts (Ward 37). “JB is the right candidate to lead the fight against Governor Rauner and to clean up the mess that’s been created in Springfield and across our state,” said Kurt.