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Illinois parties in turmoil as Ryan withdraws amid sex scandal
The Illinois GOP faces a chaotic crisis as Speaker Ryan resigns after accusations he pressured his wife for sex and conspired with party leaders to mislead them. Democrats struggle to close a $2.3 billion budget gap while Blagojevich and Madigan spar over taxes and spending. Budget talks stall, special sessions drag on, and the state risks a late budget deadline with staff and services at stake. Leaders blame each other. backers rally around potential replacements such as Sen. Steve Rauschenberger and Ron Gidwitz, while Bob Thomas could join as a football‑minded option. The derailing dispute leaves the state rudderless as Illinois governors and lawmakers fault one another.
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