oxdown.firedoglake.com - 11/6/2008
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In the next few weeks Rod Blagojevich, the Governor of Illinois will choose Barack Obama’s replacement in the United States Senate. Thankfully a number of progressive candidates have already tossed their names into the ring. However none would top Jan Schakowsky. Jan is a rare commodity among ...
progressillinois.com - 11/6/2008
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progressillinois.com —
On the blog Oxdown Gazette, progressive activist Ari
Rabin-Havt has started a petition urging Gov. Blagojevich to
tap Rep. Jan Schakowsky as Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate: Jan is a rare commodity among Members of Congress. Not only ...
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Blogger Starts "Schakowsky For Senate" Petition
oxdown.firedoglake.com - 11/2/2008
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oxdown.firedoglake.com —
Hours after the Proposition 8 campaign admitted it
had mailed a flyer to African-American voters that lies
about Sen. Barack Obama's position on the initiative, the NO on 8 Campaign launched a statewide television ad reminding voters that Sen. Obama, ...
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Oxdown Gazette » Obama, Arnold, ...
oxdown.firedoglake.com - 11/6/2008
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oxdown.firedoglake.com —
In the Senate Democratic Committee chairmanships, except in
rare cases are selected by seniority. Once members reach
the top of a few select committees they are apt to stay for years. Right now there is a rare moment where as many as eight ...
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Obama's Replacement: Schakowsky Pushing For Seat
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... The confirmation comes the same day progressive activist Ari Rabin-Havt started a petition urging Gov. Blagojevich to appoint Schakowsky to the seat (h/t ...
Obama's Replacement: Schakowsky Pushing For Seat
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed —
... The confirmation comes the same day progressive activist Ari Rabin-Havt started a petition urging Gov. Blagojevich to appoint Schakowsky to the seat (h/t ...
Obama stepping down from the Senate Sunday. Time to shift our Draft Schakowsky Campaign into high gear.
Firedoglake —
... It's no secret here that I support Jan Schakowsky as his replacment. If you do to - please sign our petition to Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Here are five reasons why Jan is the best choice:
1. Proven Progressive: By lifetime voting record she is the ninth most progressive member of Congress.
2. Obama Ally: Schakowsky was one of the first members of Congress to endorse him during his Senate race.
3. Against the War in Iraq from the start: "Schakowsky opposed the Iraq war resolution ...
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