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Obama’s replacement named
Saturday, Nov 6, 2004 - Posted by Rich Miller Kwame Raoul was sworn in this afternoon to the state Senate. He replaces US Senate-elect Barack Obama, who resigned two days ago. Raoul was the near unanimous choice of the district’s Democratic committeemen. Raoul’s history of working with the community is said to be what put him over the top. Raoul ran against Alderman Toni Preckwinkle the last time around, making his choice all that more surprising. He was also not the first choice of Senate President Emil Jones, who backed Will Burns and who has often claimed some credit for Obama’s election to higher office. Raoul is an attorney with City Colleges of Chicago and is a former prosecutor.
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- Phocion - Sunday, Nov 7, 04 @ 8:17 am:
Blame Emil Jones for using Sun Times columnist Laura Washington to attack Preckwinkle and Hairston. Emil’s strong arm tactics may work with some, but these formidable ladies are not any pushovers. Emil’s empire building has hit a wall.
- Phocion - Sunday, Nov 7, 04 @ 11:58 am:
Here’s the link to my expanded take on this interesting appointment:
http://draftvallas.blogspot.com/