Illinois governor makes calls to hopefuls for Obama’s Senate seat

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Source: The Hill

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) placed calls on Tuesday and Wednesday to a number of Houses Democrats from his state who hope to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate.

Reps. Danny Davis, Luis Gutierrez and Jan Schakowsky — all Chicago-area Democrats — received calls from Blagojevich on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss a possible appointment to the Senate. All three have expressed their interest in getting the appointment, which was officially created by Obama’s resignation on Sunday.
It is unclear whether Blagojevich talked to a fourth Illinois Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been the most vocal in expressing interest in Obama’s seat. Jackson could not be reached for comment, and his office was not aware if he had spoken to the governor “recently.”

The governor’s press office had no comment on the calls.

Two of the lawmakers said they were told they were on the governor’s “list” and reported having positive conversations with Blagojevich. Both Davis and Schakowsky also said they took the opportunity to reaffirm their interest and once again make their pitch.


Read more: http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/illinois-governor-makes-calls-to-hopefuls-for-obamas-senate-seat-2008-11-19.html

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1. Memo to Blago. Pick Schakowsky.