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The Green Party blues
Change of SubjectRich Whitney, the Green Party candidate for governor received about 100,000 votes, or 3 percent of the total. LeAlan Jones, the party's U.S. Senate nominee, got nearly 117,000 votes in the general election, also 3 percent of the total. Whitney's...... -
Scott Lee Cohen seeking state Senate seat held by Hendon
Clout StPosted by Monique Garcia at 7:48 p.m. Failed governor candidate Scott Lee Cohen has set his sights on a seat in the Illinois Senate. He’s seeking the spot left open after controversial longtime West Side Sen. Rickey Hendon abruptly announced...... -
Collins to succeed Rickey Hendon in Illinois Senate
Clout StPosted by Tribune staff at 1:51 p.m.; updated at 4:10 p.m. State Rep. Annazette Collins will replace Rickey Hendon representing Chicago's West Side in the Illinois Senate. Collins emerged after a series of applicants made their pitches to a Democratic....... -
Quinn favors legislation that aims to eliminate repeat of Scott Lee Cohen debacle
Clout StPosted by Michelle Manchir at 12:29 p.m. SPRINGFIELD --- After watching his own running mate’s candidacy implode in February, Gov. Pat Quinn today indicated he favors legislation that would require the candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run... -
Dump the petitions, lower the bar
Change of SubjectIllinois' signature requirements for independent candidates deny voters the choices they deserve Pity Scott Lee Cohen, who stood before the microphones Monday morning outside the Thompson Center and announced that he's an independent candidate for... -
Pawnbroker Cohen picks campaign aide as running mate
Clout StPosted by David Heinzmann at 8:10 a.m. Weeks ago, when it became clear pawnbroker Scott Lee Cohen was going to attempt to run for governor, sources familiar with his campaign said the only hold up was a search for a...... -
State lawmaker to take over troubled Stroger job training program
Clout StPosted by Ray Long and Hal Dardick at 12:30 p.m.; updated at 12:40 p.m. SPRINGFIELD --- Veteran state Rep. Art Turner has accepted a position overseeing a troubled Cook County job training program, but he’ll keep his spot in Springfield...... -
Scott Lee Cohen files paperwork for independent governor run
Clout StPosted by Ray Long and David Heinzmann at 4:20 p.m.; last updated at 3:33 p.m. Tuesday SPRINGFIELD --- Chicago pawnbroker Scott Lee Cohen filed paperwork today to run as an independent candidate for governor. The former Democratic lieutenant governor... -
10 things you might not know about lieutenant governors
Tribune staff reportersHave you ever used anabolic steroids? Been arrested for domestic battery? Had a live-in girlfriend who was a prostitute? Been accused of falling $54,000 behind on child support? If so, you might be lieutenant governor material. Scott Lee Cohen's victory...Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic Party, New Jersey, Ron Ramsey, Elections
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Madigan bill to dump lt. gov office advances
Clout StPosted by Ray Long and Michelle Manchir at 10:55 a.m.; updated at 2:32 p.m. SPRINGFIELD --- House Speaker Michael Madigan today advanced legislation aimed at eliminating the lieutenant governor's office in 2015, a response to embattled Chicago... -
Dillard aids Brady, admits hopes slim
Clout StFrom today's print edition: Dillard aids Brady, admits hopes slim Trailing in GOP governor race, he awaits vote totals By Rick Pearson, Tribune reporter Even as state Sen. Kirk Dillard still hopes a counting error will cut into state Sen....... -
Duckworth won't make bid for lt. governor
Clout StTammy Duckworth, an assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, said today she was removing herself from consideration to be the Democratic nominee for Illinois lieutenant governor. “I made a commitment to President Obama and our...
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