Daley rumor dominates Illinois State Fair Democratic Day
At the Illinois State Fair political events eight gubernatorial hopefuls pitched to activists while Bill Daley, the potential ninth candidate and brother of Chicago mayor Daley, loomed as the key rumor. Supporters praised Daley's possible candidacy while Downstaters and rivals warned of a Daley-dynasty hurdle.
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Bill Daley
Daley
Chicago
U.S. Commerce
al Gore
Richard M. Daley
Richard J. Daley
State Fair Grounds
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Cook County
House
Michael J. Madigan
Democratic Party
Madigan
Daley Dynasty
Hartke
U.S
David Phelps
Deldorado
Southern Illinois
Mulkeytown woman honored by Democrats
Jeanie Davis of Mulkeytown received a plaque for outstanding and dedicated service from the Illinois Democratic County Chairman's Association during Democratic Day at the Illinois State Fair. Fellow Franklin County Democrats praised her long service since Kennedy era, noting she never seeks personal gain and remains devoted to working people and her family.
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Springfield
Jeanie Davis
Mulkeytown
Illinois
Democratic County
Barb Tauscher
Christopher
Franklin County Democrats
Suzanne Willmore
West Frankfort
Davis
John F. Kennedy
James Eaton
Democrats
Ivan Davis
Consolidation Coal Co
Lesser
Marion
Glenn Poshard
Poshard
Eight Democrats Run for Illinois Governor Nomination
The Springfield report lists eight declared or potential Democratic candidates for governor: Roland W. Burris a former attorney general and state comptroller. Michael Bakalis a former state comptroller. Rod Blagojevich a congressman and former state representative. Richard Devine Cook County states attorney. Louis I. Lang state representative and floor leader. Patrick Quinn former state treasurer and Cook County Board of Tax Appeals member. John Schmidt former associate U.S. attorney general and MPEA executive. and Paul Vallas former Chicago Public Schools chief and Chicago revenue director.
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Springfield
Roland W. Burris
Michael Bakalis
Rod Blagojevich
Congress
Richard Devine
Cook County
Louis I. Lang
Illinois House
Patrick Quinn
Cook County Board of Tax Appeals
John Schmidt
U.S
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
Paul Vallas
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Revenue
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Chuck” Hartke
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George H. Ryan
Richard J. Durbin
Dan Hynes
Roland Burris
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