How Gubernatorial Candidate Alex Paterakis Plans to Revive t
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A long-shot candidate for governor tells us why he thinks he’s got what it takes.
He’s not a Pritzker or a Kennedy, but he is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor of Illinois. His name is Alex Paterakis and he’s a 29-year-old lifelong Illinoisan. What are his plans to get the state back on track? Paterakis joins us in conversation.
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How Gubernatorial Candidate Alex Paterakis Plans to Revive t
Clip: 4/25/2017 | 9m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
He’s not a Pritzker or a Kennedy, but he is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor of Illinois. His name is Alex Paterakis and he’s a 29-year-old lifelong Illinoisan. What are his plans to get the state back on track? Paterakis joins us in conversation.
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