Barack Obama Replacement

Blagojevich Scandal: Madigan, Quinn Discuss Senate Pick, Governor's Options (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.14.2009 | Chicago


Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn said Sunday that he should appoint a temporary Senator to fill Barack Obama's vacant seat before voters decide a longer-term replac...

Jesse Jackson Jr. for Senate

Hermene Hartman | Posted 12.22.2008 | Chicago


Hermene Hartman

Jesse Jackson Jr. is the best candidate for Obama's Senate seat. He has served in Congress for 13 years and has become a seasoned, accomplished legislator.

Senator You

Michael Jones | Posted 12.07.2008 | Chicago


Michael Jones

I don't think that those hopeful faces in Grant Park were hoping that the deciding factor in the choice to fill President-elect Obama's Senate seat for the next two years be who can best help our embattled Governor.

Obama's Replacement In Senate: Gov. Says No Rush

Chicago Tribune | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Gov. Rod Blagojevich said today he's "not interested" in appointing himself to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, but did not expressly rule out...

Obama's Replacement: Blagojevich Mulls Senate Pick

The Huffington Post | Ben Goldberger | Posted 12.09.2008 | Chicago


Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Indictment News Updates, 12-9-08: ILLINOIS GOVERNOR CHARGED WITH TRYING TO SELL OBAMA'S SEAT ARRESTED THIS MO...