There aren’t too many times when I find myself agreeing with Democratic governors like New York’s Kathy Hochul or Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer. Nor do I frequently agree with CNN’s “State of the Union” host Jake Tapper. And yet…
Tapper hosted Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Sunday morning’s show, just ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. While they discussed several substantive issues, some might argue the most substantive was this: Chicago-style deep-dish pizza.
Before I get to their exchange, I’d like to take a brief stroll down Memory Lane: I’m a St. Louis native. We have our own style of pizza here, known for its thin, cracker-like crust, sweet tomato sauce, and, regrettably, Provel cheese. For those unfamiliar, Provel is a gooey combo of Swiss, cheddar, and provolone, giving it a semi-sweet flavor and the consistency of toothpaste when you bite into it….
