Potential Biden replacement caught on hot mic: 'I don’t like where we are'

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, was caught on a hot mic sharing a rather pessimistic opinion about the current state of the presidential race.

“We’re just going to keep fighting. I don’t know what to say,” Pritzker said. “We’re going to do what we have to do. I don’t like where we are.”

According to NBC Chicago, a spokesperson for the governor confirmed that he was discussing the presidential race and more specifically “the discussion surrounding Biden’s status as the Democratic candidate.”

Here’s the hot mic remarks from ⁦@GovPritzker⁩ “I don’t like where we are” – in contrast to his public support for Biden pic.twitter.com/b2jl2OsNvN

— Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) July 11, 2024

While this is a growing sentiment among Democrats following President Joe Biden’s abysmal debate performance, Pritzker has been a vocal Biden supporter and is among the names being floated around as a potential replacement should Biden choose to bow out of the race.

When asked if he would consider the position by reporters Pritzker wouldn’t deny it, saying he refuses to “engage in hypotheticals” and emphatically claiming he’s “all in” for the president.

“I’m not engaging in hypotheticals. You can see that I’m all in for Joe Biden. Joe Biden is going to be the nominee of the Democratic Party. I’m gonna go out there and wholeheartedly campaign for him.”

X users weighed in on the video:

What a great representation of Illinois.

— Land of Lincoln (@SugarAddict16) July 11, 2024

This is 75% of the Democratic Party rn btw

— The Warrior Philosopher (@TWarPhilosopher) July 11, 2024

Is misleading the public a democratic virtue?

— Wize Guy (@WizeGuy_Aus) July 11, 2024

What you gonna say now??!! Pinocchio pic.twitter.com/O8aCNdaNCR

— Windy Girl (@WindyGirl64) July 11, 2024

He’d rather be a golden corral

— Dan (@Chris35253158) July 11, 2024

Democrats are freaking out and they can’t hide it

— Valentina Gomez (@ValentinaForSOS) July 11, 2024

He knew that mic was on. It’s his way of saying something without technically doing it publicly

— Washingtons ghost (@hartgoat) July 11, 2024

It must be horrible being a Democrat. Even more than usual…

— ideaman@inventitnow (@Ideaman21) July 11, 2024

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