Cook County Democratic leaders heard from the six candidates thinking of running for governor Monday ahead of a potential endorsement later this year.
Each candidate attacked Governor Bruce Rauner.
Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar compared Rauner to colonial England - dividing allies to conquer them.
Venture capitalist JB Pritzker said Rauner’s agenda is the Koch Brothers’ agenda.
Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers had to be asked about Rauner’s shortcomings - and said he hasn’t seen one accomplishment.
State Senator Daniel Biss says Rauner’s agenda is radical and extreme.
Downstate schools superintendent Bob Daiber didn’t actually talk about Rauner.
And former Merchandise Mart President Chris Kennedy said he thinks Rauner wants to run for president on a campaign of busting unions.
In response, a GOP spokesman said that’s laughable and Rauner’s focused on Illinois.
