Democrats meet in tame Illinois governor debate
CHICAGO (AP) - Democratic candidates for governor J.B. Pritzker, Chris Kennedy and Daniel Biss have lobbed some familiar criticisms at each other during an otherwise tame primary debate.
The candidates met Friday for their second-to-last televised debate before the March 20 contest. Also participating were educator Bob Daiber, anti-violence activist Tio Hardiman and physician Robert Marshall.
Kennedy criticized Biss for supporting legislation for "sweetheart" incentive deals for corporations such as Sears. Biss ripped Pritzker and Kennedy as wealthy businessmen like Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and warned "let's not make that mistake again." Pritzker said he's done the most to create jobs and support working people.
The candidates also discussed incentives for Amazon and the role of Latinos in their campaigns.
The debate was hosted by WLS-TV in Chicago, the League of Women Voters and Univision Chicago.