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voices.washingtonpost.com - 12/10/2008

Reid Prefers Senate Appointment to Special Election - The Fix

— voices.washingtonpost.com — Real Brother here. As for the topic at hand. I'd like to see Jesse Jackson Jr. appointed... to the seat vacated by Obama. The citizens of Illinois who voted Obama to the Senate trusted him and therefore its only right and fitting that someone who Obama ... (more) Reid Prefers Senate Appointment to Special Election - ...

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thehill.com - 12/9/2008

Durbin calls for special Senate election

— thehill.com — Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Tuesday called for a special Illinois election to fill President-elect... Obama’s Senate seat, instead of leaving it to arrested Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Calling it “a sad day for my state,” Durbin said ... (more) Durbin calls for special Senate election

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votequinn.com - 12/9/2008

Pat Quinn

— votequinn.com — Dear Friend, It's hard to believe it's been almost three years since I was sworn in as... Lt. Governor on January 13, 2003. As always, I am grateful for your loyal and generous support over the years. In the past three years, we've won important ... (more) Pat Quinn

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Blagojevich Scandal: Madigan, Quinn Discuss Senate Pick, Governor's Options (VIDEO)
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn said Sunday that he should appoint a temporary Senator to fill Barack Obama's vacant seat before voters decide a longer-term replacement in a special election. Quinn floated the idea on NBC Chicago's "City Desk" Sunday morning: Appearing on NBC's "Meet The Press" with Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Quinn elaborated on the plan: "I saw a bill on Friday night that would provide for a temporary appointment to the U.S. Senate until we could have a special ...

Blagojevich Scandal: Madigan, Quinn Discuss Senate Pick, Governor's Options (VIDEO)
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn said Sunday that he should appoint a temporary Senator to fill Barack Obama's vacant seat before voters decide a longer-term replacement in a special election. Quinn floated the idea on NBC Chicago's "City Desk" Sunday morning: Appearing on NBC's "Meet The Press" with Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Quinn elaborated on the plan: "I saw a bill on Friday night that would provide for a temporary appointment to the U.S. Senate until we could have a special ...

Schakowsky: Hold Special Election For Obama Senate Seat (VIDEO)
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — Rep. Jan Schakowsky continued the push for a special election to decide Barack Obama's replacement in the Senate during an appearance on CNN Saturday. Schakowsky, who was among the many candidates hoping to be appointed to the seat by Gov. Blagojevich, said that after the criminal complaint against the governor, "putting the decision in the hands of the people would give more credibility to the candidate." Watch: (h/t Progress Illinois) More on Rod Blagojevich<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: ...

Schakowsky: Hold Special Election For Obama Senate Seat (VIDEO)
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — Rep. Jan Schakowsky continued the push for a special election to decide Barack Obama's replacement in the Senate during an appearance on CNN Saturday. Schakowsky, who was among the many candidates hoping to be appointed to the seat by Gov. Blagojevich, said that after the criminal complaint against the governor, "putting the decision in the hands of the people would give more credibility to the candidate." Watch: (h/t Progress Illinois)

Jan Schakowsky Planning To Run For Illinois Senate Seat
Crooks and Liars — ... There's no guarantee that there will be a special election to fill Barack Obama's seat in the Senate, although it is one of the options being floated by Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn. If it does take place, the GOP will likely run ...