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...everyday people in plain language about the importance of the economy and someone who also stands up for the progressive values of the Democratic party," Quinn told reporters. Democrats are in a position to strengthen their ticket after Cohen...

In this article: Pat Quinn, Illinois, Central Committee, Chicago, Danny Davis, Rod Blagojevich, and Michael Madigan

Quinn said Cohen should not be reimbursed for the roughly $2 million in personal funds he poured into his campaign, and a spokesman for Democratic Party chairman and House Speaker Michael Madigan agreed, saying the topic never surfaced in...

In this article: Pat Quinn, Michael Madigan, Dan Hynes, Chicago, and Super Bowl

...Cohen, Democrats begin delicate dance to select new running mate for Gov. Pat Quinn By Rick Pearson and Ray Long, Tribune reporters Democratic Party leaders began the delicate dance of picking a new running mate for Gov. Pat Quinn on...

In this article: Pat Quinn, Michael Madigan, Chicago, Donne Trotter, Tammy Duckworth, Allegation, and Iraq War

...tearful announcement at the Hop Haus tavern on the Far North Side. "For the good of the people of the state of Illinois and for the Democratic party, I will resign," an emotional Cohen told a crowd of supporters and reporters. "I hope and...

In this article: Michael Madigan, Central Committee, Chicago, Pat Quinn, and Tax

...a history of abuse allegations by his wife, tax problems and unpaid bills. Brown said candidates do receive some form of vetting when the Democratic Party decides to slate, or endorse, candidates in the primary. But Democrats opted not to...

In this article: Michael Madigan, Chicago, Illinois, Allegation, Tax, Terry Link, and Mike Boland

...Americans face. "I understand their frustration. You understand it as well," Obama said. At its winter meeting, a defiant Democratic Party worked to project a message of strength even as loyalists acknowledged the prospect of...

In this article: Barack Obama, GOP, Washington, Tim Kaine, Bill Clinton, and Harry Truman

...was applauded Saturday by Tim Kaine, the Democratic National Committee leader. WASHINGTON President Obama said Saturday that the Democratic Party should not simply "regroup, lick our wounds and try to hang on" during a challenging...

In this article: Barack Obama, Democratic National Committee, Tim Kaine, Massachusetts, Harry Truman, and Washington

...who urged optimism in the face of Republicans' strong challenge to their congressional dominance. At its winter meeting, a defiant Democratic Party worked to project a message of strength even as loyalists acknowledged the prospect of...

In this article: Barack Obama, GOP, Washington, Tim Kaine, Bill Clinton, Harry Truman, and Virginia

Democrats can't seem to pass legislation, but sure can raise cash Updated 3:00 PM PST, Wed, Feb 3, 2010 Though the national Democratic Party often does its best to distance itself from "San Francisco Democrats," the district's...

In this article: Republican Party, Nancy Pelosi, United States Chamber of Commerce, Gawker, Supreme Court, John Boehner, and Ohio

...these stories make clear, if Giannoulias is the winner, we can expect to hear for the next year about how the Democratic Party is so corrupt it is now promoting a scandal-plagued banker to fill Obama's old Senate seat. While Giannoulias leads...

In this article: Alexi Giannoulias, Barack Obama, Illinois, United States Senate, David Hoffman, Chicago, and Republican Party