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Durbin: “No ambitions to run for any other office”

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* Tom Kacich scored an interesting and frank interview with US Sen. Dick Durbin and it ends like this…

Durbin also said he is not interested in challenging Rauner in 2018.

“I’m where I want to be. In the Senate is where I want to be. I have no ambitions to run for any other office,” he said.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 8:44 am

Comments

Why would anyone volunteer to take on this mess?

Comment by tomhail Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 8:47 am
Especially if the Democrats take back the US Senate this fall.

Comment by Tough Guy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 8:47 am
Smart move, not unexpected.

Comment by illinoised Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 8:54 am
At least that rumor has been put to bed. If recent history is any guide, the next names to pop up will be Lisa Madigan and Tammy Duckworth, whether or not they’ve given any indication of interest.

Comment by Skeptic Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 8:54 am
No one wants to leave the US Senate. It’s like living in a 5 star Hotel.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 8:54 am
Well, that changes my tactics a bit. It’s a long haul siege. That actually helps me in the short term. It makes AFSCME all the more motivated to take advantage of the advantages that we have now on Nov 8th. If Rauner is going to be around till 2022, we’ve got to make the gains each election and then dig our heals in the dirt. Like a shield wall we’re going to have to push in unison, gain some ground then not give it up. Well, at least we now know what we’re facing.

Comment by Honeybear Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:03 am
Isn’t that what someone is supposed to say. Oh yeah, i love the job where i got de-railed from the top leadership post by my friend from New York

Comment by Visual Manager Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:06 am
Translation: “Madigan wouldn’t commit to support me.”

Comment by Deft Wing Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:07 am
Durbin was the only Democrat that could clear the field for himself.

I never understood why Durbin would want a race with Rauner. It’s not the cushy senate thingy, why face $80-90 million to destroy your persona and legacy?

Nope. You don’t.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:09 am
“I can unequivocally say I will not be running for national office in four years.” — Barack Obama, November 4, 2004.

We’ll see…

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:13 am
Durbin’s position is understandable but disappointing. A possible cabinet position in the Clinton administration would be a nice cap to a great career.
I don’t see anyone on the Dem bench that can take on Rauner and all his money. That’s depressing.

Comment by Because I said so.... Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:14 am
There is a guy on South Pulaski who is likely gonna care much more about the gubernatorial election in 2018 than he did in 2014 — 2021 there will be redistricting. For all the vitriol from certain camps, what has kept him in power is not the wielding of that power but a keen understanding of the mapping process and a great ground game.

Comment by The Velour Nail Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:17 am
===what has kept him in power is not the wielding of that power but a keen understanding of the mapping process…===

Madigan beat Daniels 4 out of 5 times with a “GOP” Map.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:20 am
@Because I Said So -

No way Clinton appoints him. Dems will not give up a Senate seat to let Rauner add a Republican to replace Durbin.

Comment by hisgirlfriday Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:22 am
–Translation: “Madigan wouldn’t commit to support me.”–

koo-koo

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:25 am
==Madigan beat Daniels 4 out of 5 times with a “GOP” Map.==

True:
It says something about Madigan
It says something about Daniels
And most certainly says something about that map.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:27 am
It’s say Madigan is Bear Bryant…

He could take yours, and beat his, and he could take his and beat yours.

That’s what it says. Recruitment, micro understanding, using changes in districts to an advantage, choosing races wisely.

Rauner’s own reelection will get a huge boost with a primary on the Democratic side.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:31 am
==Madigan beat Daniels 4 out of 5 times with a “GOP” Map.==

True:
It says something about Madigan
It says something about Daniels
And most certainly says something about that map.–

– Says something about what you’re selling.

– Says something about those selling it.

– Says something about citizens making choices at the polls.

Geez, what a victim.

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 9:43 am
Obama was also quoted in Chicago Magazine as having no intention of running for President so I’ll believe Dick the day after the filing deadline.

Comment by Big Muddy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 10:02 am
Being governor requires accountability.
Being a congressman doesn’t.
Durbin knows this.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 10:31 am
==Geez, what a victim.===

Wrong conclusion. Madigan was always several laps ahead of Daniels.

That map was drawn first to preserve a GOP Senate. Within those boundaries, the House seats were drawn to make it too easy on some House members who didn’t want to or know how to work, and to the detriment of GOP chances on the “other side” of many districts.

Incompetence on the GOP side completely. I have no idea how that = victim. I’m criticizing my own party for poor skills and lack of ambition. That’s a huge reason why we are where we are today. Not a victim. Not rationalizing. Acknowledging the idiocy of it all.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 10:35 am
Pat Quinn is rubbing his hands in anticipation of gathering nomination petitions.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 10:49 am
Right Dick. Too much work. Easier for your staffers to grunt it out where you sit

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 11:28 am
Illinois, the “I’ll drop hints about running for Governor but I’ll never really do it” state. Durbin, L Madigan, etc.

Comment by Earnest Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 11:29 am
It’ll be Biss. There’s a reason he’s the guy leading the SuperPAC effort. Plus, he showed himself to be a team player by withdrawing from the Comptroller primary.

Comment by Grand Avenue Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 11:38 am
Reading the story, Roland Burris raises one eyebrow…….

Comment by Newsclown Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 12:34 pm
While reading the story, Roland Burris raises one eyebrow…….

Comment by Newsclown Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 12:34 pm
N clown, that wasn’t funny enough to say twice. lol.

Just joshing you.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 12:35 pm
I’m with OW. The biggest problem for the Dems is not so much losing Durbin as their nominee in general election, it’s losing Durbin as a field-clearing candidate in the primary.

A costly, bloody, multi-candidate Dem primary is great news for Rauner. It might even result in Pat Quinn being the nominee.

As a Dem, I wish Madigan/Cullerton/Rahm/labor/trial lawyer etc. would agree to back a “slated” candidate to help discourage a damaging primary. But that’s probably a pipe dream. I’m just not sure who that candidate would be.

Comment by P.T. Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 12:56 pm
“It says something about Daniels.”

Indeed, it does. Pate Philip held the Illinois Senate for a decade with the same GOP map.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 1:08 pm
If they agree on a candidate, vet them as if you think they are a Russian mole. No surprises.

Comment by Last Bull Moose Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 1:11 pm
== “I’m where I want to be. In the Senate is where I want to be. I have no ambitions to run for any other office,” he said.==

He will run for governor when he loses his re-election bid as a U.S. Senator.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 1:26 pm
White, Sec of State, could beat Rauner if he wants to run. I don’t see Lisa running for governor anytime soon because her dad isn’t ready to step down.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 1:30 pm
Would Cullerton, Senate President, consider running for governor?

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 1:32 pm
Anon @ 1:32. One can only hope. He knows his fortune remains as Prez of Sen. A statewide run would end in a disastrous ending for him.

Comment by Madigan's Lapdog Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 1:37 pm
–He will run for governor when he loses his re-election bid as a U.S. Senator.–

Since he won’t be up for re-election to the Senate until 2020, I guess we’ll just have to wait with bated breath for the 2022 gubernatorial.

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 1:53 pm
Michelle Obama for Governor

Comment by Bleugrass Boy Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 1:53 pm
Sen. Dick Durbin should move to California and run for one of the senate seats out there. Both Cal. senators have said they will not run for reelection. Dick has lost his Midwestern values long ago. Being passed over by his colleges for the top leadership position shows he does not command the respect in Washington for his seniority to be of great help for Illinois.

Comment by Rollo Tomasi Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 1:56 pm
Deft: As you spend some time watching and listening, you will learn that Madigan’s support of any candidate for Governor, is not a determining factor, (except for maybe Lisa). He was not a Blago fan, for instance.

Comment by walker Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 2:40 pm
An attractive popular intelligent black ex-first lady running against Rauner? Lisa would be out of the race, and all of Rauner’s money wouldn’t stop her. Don’t agree with some of her husband’s policies, but I would vote for her over Rauner.
Bleugrass Boy hit the nail on the head.

Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 3:09 pm
Death by a Thousand Exclusions; story of the Republican party in Illinois.

Ronald Reagan; Exposed as a RINO

Comment by Last Bull Moose Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 3:34 pm
Donald Trump; a False Flag operation by HRC.

Comment by Last Bull Moose Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 3:36 pm
Sorry. Above are on wrong thread.

Comment by Last Bull Moose Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 3:37 pm
@tomhail, he is very proud of his career of “public Service”.If he was truly dedicated to do public service, he would volunteer to fix this mess

Comment by anonymouse Tuesday, Oct 18, 16 @ 4:42 pm
Is it just me, but does anyone out there think Dick should just fade into then sunset?

Comment by Blue dog dem Wednesday, Oct 19, 16 @ 6:58 am