Pritzker tries to smooth over tensions after fundraising battle with Congressional Black Caucus

Pritzker held a phone call with the CBC on Tuesday evening, telling the representatives it was “time to come together” following their schism over which candidates to support in the Land of Lincoln’s Senate primary, according to Politico.

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Ahead of the March 17 primary, Pritzker threw $5 million in donations behind Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s (D-IL) Senate bid, while the CBC supported Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL). Stratton ultimately won the primary with 40% of the vote — compared to Rep. Raj Krishnamoorthi’s 33% and Kelly’s 18% — while the CBC turned their frustrations to Pritzker and his primary meddling.

CBC Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) previously called Pritzker’s efforts to influence the primary “beyond frustrating for the Congressional Black Caucus,” in a statement to the Washington Examiner.

“A sitting governor shouldn’t be heavy-handing the race. Quite frankly, his behavior in this