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Is Clayborne jumping in race for Illinois Governor?
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| Contributor | COSDem |
| Last Edited | COSDem Aug 03, 2009 07:50pm |
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| Category | Speculative |
| News Date | Tuesday, August 4, 2009 01:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | W hile fellow Democrats Gov. Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan Hynes were hurling insults at each other several days ago about the state budget, I picked up the phone and called Illinois Senate Majority Leader James Clayborne.
Were the rumors true? I said. Was he really thinking about running for governor in the Democratic primary?
Over the previous several days, quite a few people had said they'd spoken with Clayborne, of Belleville, and all claimed that he sounded like a candidate to them.
But Clayborne would only say that he was still just talking to people, mulling it over and considering his options. No decision yet.
Clayborne has floated his name for statewide office on more than one occasion. Four years ago, for instance, he indicated that he might run for lieutenant governor. We'll see if he pulls the trigger this time. But it's an interesting proposition.
On paper, Clayborne would be a fascinating candidate, especially if he is the only African-American in the contest. |
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