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Power Shakeup In Illinois Legislature

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Chicago Tribune   |  Ray Long   |   November 5, 2008 05:25 PM

Read More: Brent Hassert, Christine Radogno, Don Harmon, Election Results, Emil Jones, Frank Watson, Illinois Senate, Illinois Senate Leadership, James Clayborne, Jeff Schoenberg, John Cullerton, Kirk Dillard, Michael Madigan, Patrick Quinn, Terry Link, Tom Cross, Chicago News

The Illinois Senate that Barack Obama left behind now is in a mad scramble over who will lead both the Democrats and Republicans.

Following Tuesday's election, Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson (R-Greenville) decided to step down from GOP leadership after a recent stroke. Back in September, Senate President Emil Jones (D-Chicago) said he wouldn't run again.

The jockeying for Senate leadership unfolds as House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) appeared to enjoy a pick-up of a net three seats. One Republican casualty is longtime Rep. Brent Hassert of Romeoville, part of the leadership team of House Minority Leader Tom Cross of Oswego.

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The Illinois Senate that Barack Obama left behind now is in a mad scramble over who will lead both the Democrats and Republicans. Following Tuesday's election, Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson (R-...
The Illinois Senate that Barack Obama left behind now is in a mad scramble over who will lead both the Democrats and Republicans. Following Tuesday's election, Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson (R-...
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