State Rep. Julie Hamos (D-Chicago) has been keeping her options open for a statewide run for months. Most thought she'd jump in the AG race if Lisa Madigan moved on to run for U.S. Senate or governor. Here's how Hamos responded yesterday in an email to her supporters:
We've talked about "when the dominos fall" in Illinois for months. Today was that day.
I want to share with you the same statement I just sent out to the Illinois media:
"Lisa Madigan has been a strong Attorney General and an excellent leader for the state of Illinois. I was pleased to learn that she will continue to provide excellent leadership to our state in these difficult times.
"Over the past few months I have met with Democratic and community leaders and listened to the concerns of voters across Illinois. In the coming days I plan to revisit those supporters and ask for their best ideas on how I can work for the people of Illinois. I look forward to hearing their ideas and input."
In the coming days, I would like to hear from you and your thoughts. As always, you can contact me at http://www.juliehamos.org/contact
Sincerely,
Julie
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It's almost incredible how much political power AG Madigan has, isn't it? Obviously, with both Republicans and Democrats waiting to learn where she wants her name on the ballot and then making their political decisions based on that is very troubling. Because indeed, it's not Lisa Madigan who's so formidable, it's her Dad and the power he wields statewide.
Speaker Madigan succeeded -- with the former governor's help -- to rid the state of Governor Blagojevich, his arch nemesis. With Blagojevich gone, Senate President Emil Jones retired and Obama in DC, Madigan's regained tyrannical political power. With unchallenged power comes carelessness and sloppiness.
There will be a time come when all the Dems dominos fall, and we learn just how Illinois system dys-functions.
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