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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2002
Page
3
Springfield reports stark policy gaps between Republican Joe Birkett and Democrat Lisa Madigan on abortion rights and death penalty reform. The race centers on qualifications and fundraising amid probes involving Madigan’s campaign and ties to Michael Madigan.
In the 2002 race, Deb Madigan defends not leading a trial while stressing civil litigation value and state agency knowledge from the Senate. Attorney General candidate Birkett counters with his 180 member staff and $6 million budget as proof of management strength. Madigan proposes an independent commission to handle potential conflicts around her father’s case inquiries.
Lisa Madigan born July 30 1966 is a Chicago area legislator and lawyer with a background as state senator since 1999. She holds a Georgetown government degree and a Loyola University Chicago JD. Contact: 312 755 9300 or www lisamadigan org.
Joe Birkett born February 18 1955 in Wheaton is a prosecutor with extensive experience serving as DuPage County states attorney from 1996 to present. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and English from North Central College Naperville and a JD from John Marshall Law School Chicago. Contact 630-690-7100 or www joebirkett com.
In Springfield race coverage the contenders outline stances on public corruption death penalty and domestic violence. Birkett favors a strike force probe across agencies plus ethics pledges and staff separation rules. Madigan calls for a public integrity division ethics training and an independent ethics panel. Both push stronger domestic violence protections with various policy tools.
Bishop Wilton Gregory returned from Rome asserting Rome has not rejected the U S hard line abuse policy. He said conversations are needed on three issues before approval and that four bishops will serve on a forthcoming commission. SNAP urged laity to press bishops to protect children and demand accountability.
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