Kennedy criticizes Pritzker tax breaks, says Rauner sabotaged state government

Democratic candidate for governor Chris Kennedy called rival J.B. Pritzker a "poster child" for hypocrisy exhibited by party leaders who game the property assessment system to stay in power.

"Pritzker won't speak out against what's happening," Kennedy told the Daily Herald editorial board Thursday. "It's tangible evidence of his desire to protect the status quo."

Kennedy, a Kenilworth real estate developer and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, also took a swipe at Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, accusing him of sabotaging the state by allowing debts to accumulate during several years without a budget.

The offensive comes as the March 20 primary closes in and billionaire Pritzker continues to outspend his five Democratic opponents.

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