Articles filed under Democratic Party
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Scott Lee Cohen: From obscurity to scrutinyFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Scott Lee Cohen is new to Illinois politics, but he is already sending shock waves through the political establishment. First, Cohen came from out of nowhere to win the ...
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Hynes concedes Democratic governor's nomination to QuinnFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - In an emotional concession speech this morning, Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes said he would fully support Gov. Pat Quinn and didn't regret a thing about his campaign. "...
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Durbin wants Cohen to step asideFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says the man who won the lieutenant governor's race in Illinois' Democratic primary needs to step aside. Durbin on Friday said Scott Lee Cohen n...
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Quinn hints at replacement for running mateFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn's delayed primary victory was short-lived Thursday as he was forced to distance himself from his new running mate and suggest he bow out for fear of dragg...
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56th District race a party battle between unknownsFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - With Ryan Higgins elected the Republican nominee for the 56th District state House seat this week, both parties are gearing up for what promises to be a fierce contest t...
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Dems should quit looking behindFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - With the historic vote in Massachusetts, the vote appealed to those who have been saying, "I told you so; what did you expect? He came from the Chicago/Illinois politica...
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Walsh faces uphill battle against BeanFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - In recent weeks, whenever Republican Joe Walsh spoke publicly about his bid for the suburban 8th congressional district seat, he opened with the same remarks. "I feel li...
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Political experience doesn't always guarantee a winFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - If you compare Elliott Hartstein's political resume with state Rep. Carol Sente's, the difference is obvious. Hartstein served on village, school and zoning boards since...
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Arrest raises questions about new Dem. candidate for lt. gov.Feb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Democratic party leaders in Illinois were wondering what to make of their new lieutenant governor candidate today after disclosures that he was once arrested on a charge...
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Hynes to make announcement this morning in gov.'s raceFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - With the Republican race for governor heading for a second day of overtime, Gov. Pat Quinn widened his lead in the Democratic primary and his challenger scheduled an "im...