Articles filed under Democratic Party
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Good government doesn't just happenFeb 06, 2010 10:00 pm - The truth is, Scott Lee Cohen won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor because almost nobody paid attention to the race. Frankly, not too many people paid a...
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Voters have spoken on Scott Lee CohenFeb 06, 2010 10:00 pm - I could not believe what I was reading in your Feb. 5 editorial. You urge Mr. Cohen to step aside from running for the lieutenant governor's office. Why? You don't lik...
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Experts struggle to analyze voters' picksFeb 06, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Career politicians and small business owners. Downstate Republicans and Chicago Democrats. The primary election results don't fit into pundits' pocket prot...
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Pressure mounts on Cohen as questions go unansweredFeb 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Embattled Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Scott Lee Cohen told reporters Friday that if they wanted answers regarding his future they were welcome to meet h...
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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...