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Illinois governor race pitchers catch the Ryan shadow
Three Democrats and three Republicans vie for Illinois governor with distinct records yet a shared focus on Gov. George Ryan. Republicans distance themselves from the scandals while Democrats accuse backroom deals and vow reform. Candidates debate taxes, abortion, ethics, and government integrity as Ryan looms over the campaign.
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Pringfield
George Ryan
Ryan
Corinne Wood
Patrick O’malley
Secretary of State
O’hare International
Chicago
O’malley
Palos Park
Jim Ryan
Wood
DuPage County
Illinois
Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
Congress
Paul Vallas
Vallas
Roland Burris
Burris