Daley backed 5th ward group laments leadership vacuum
The 5th ward Daley organization faces disarray after Democratic committeeman loss to Alan Dobry. Michael Igoe Jr refuses leadership, Korshak closes the headquarters, and funds to April 1 are short. Potential successors include Joe Willbanks Andrew Tucker Robert Landrum and possible recall of Igoe if Daley directs.
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David Axelrod
Daley
Michael Igoe, Jr
Daley Organization
Alan Dobry
Democratic
Marshall Korshak
5Th Ward
Dobry
Andrew Tucker
Korshak
Walker
Tucker
Robert Landrum
Igoe
Landrum
Ward
Ross Lathrop
Committman
Lathrop
Richard Newhouse
Newhouse
Walker gears up 1978 bid with state staff recruitment plan
Walker aides recruit state civil service workers for a 1978 campaign to recapture the Illinois governorship. They offer legal counsel against removal by a successor, press loyalists to resign, and focus on Chicago south side organizing led by Al Raby. A campaign debt lingers as fundraising begins after his December 31 1976 exit.
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Dan Walker
Illinois
Walker
Michael Howlett
James Thompson
Chicago
al Raby
Raby
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