Most have gathered thanks to the aid of my least favorite person In American politics, Governor J.B. pritzker, who is giving them a little bit of air cover. Now they're fleeing the state because, in fact, In most states, the police can force a lawmaker to attend a legislative session. So the only way to avoid being present is to flee the state entirely and therefore beyond their jurisdiction. So the Democrats are fleeing, and naturally, of course, to my home state of Illinois. (01:49–01:56)
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Asserts that police can compel lawmakers to attend sessions in most states.
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