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Sen. Rezin announces reelection, so Sullivan is still looking for running mate

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* As subscribers know, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jesse Sullivan has been trying to convince Sen. Sue Rezin to run as his lt. governor candidate. Rezin’s decision to run for reelection means that Sullivan still can’t pass petitions almost two weeks after the truncated circulation season has begun…

Today, State Senator Sue Rezin announced her campaign for re-election to the State Senate to continue to work with the families of the 38th District to fight for their needs at the Illinois statehouse.

“My team and I are focused on promoting legislation that will support law enforcement and mental health organizations, and will increase public safety and lower taxes in our neighborhoods and around the state,” Sen. Rezin said. “After speaking with countless constituents, business leaders, and elected officials in our district, I believe there is still more work to do together, and I am honored by the support of my campaign to continue to represent this amazing community.”

…Adding… I’m kinda pressed for time right now, so let’s make this into the Question of the Day: Who should Jesse Sullivan choose as his running mate? Explain.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 2:43 pm

Comments

Well, back to the Jesse Sullivan short list go his campaign’s hired guns.

Comment by John Lopez Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 2:47 pm
Kind of a crappy thing to do to Jesse Sullivan. Ouch!

Comment by Nickname Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 2:47 pm
Maybe he can find a way to circulate petitions on the blockchain.

Comment by well... Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 2:49 pm
Don’t fret diamond hands, though after all the gym tours it’s wild you still can’t find anyone to run with you.

Comment by Not again Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 2:50 pm
Good call by Senator Rezin. She’s a great legislator. Would have hated to see her career end as a Lt. Gov sidecar to a guy who’s going to get 4% in a Republican primary.

Comment by Whew Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 2:55 pm
A human terrain analyst couldn’t see this coming?

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 2:56 pm
Me. My platfomr for the most meaningless job in Illinois: If elected, I will refuse compensation. I will not hire a staff. In the event of death or impeachment of the Governor, I will resign.

Comment by Ditka's Hair Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 2:58 pm
He should select a female business leader. That way he can run an “outsider” campaign against those who have been in the system. Someone with the business chops and possibly some civic engagement background.

Comment by SuburbanRepublican Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:00 pm
I am going to guess he will pick a running primate and start the search with some of the more expensive Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. It would be the true start of web 4.0, governance by jpg.

Comment by Second Chance Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:01 pm
I know he has a few bucks behind him, but it’s hard to see a clear path forward for Sullivan. He seems to now be positioned somewhere between Irvin and Bailey/Rabine. And that’s a narrow band of the GOP. And if he wasn’t compelling enough to draw Ken Griffin’s attention his backers might make note of that and set their sights elsewhere.

Comment by Pundent Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:02 pm
Is Scott Lee Cohen available?

Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:04 pm
I mean, the running mate choice is obvious - Satoshi Nakamoto

Comment by well... Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:04 pm
His best chance of winning to find some guy named Donald Trump. Probably best if no relation to the other one. S/

Comment by Bruce( no not him) Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:05 pm
Miss America 2003

Comment by Red Ketcher Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:09 pm
Marie Newman might be available soon.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:10 pm
John Anthony. Legislative experience. Executive Experience.

Comment by TradedUpForMitch Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:14 pm
Didn’t wanna be Jesse’s girl.

Comment by Dotnonymous Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:15 pm
Alan Keyes

Comment by SpiDem Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:15 pm
Mickey Mouse. Good for a few votes in every election. I’m partial to the corporate version of Mickey from South Park.

Comment by Lt Guv Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:17 pm
If Sullivan wanted real traction in the GOP primary, he’d be begging Jeanne Ives to run with him. I’m not saying she’d go for it but Ives would gain Sullivan inroads downstate.

Comment by someonehastosayit Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:18 pm
A veteran.

Comment by walker Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:19 pm
This development is just as well. Rezin would’ve given Sullivan some credibility that he does not deserve.

Comment by Arsenal Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:19 pm
Bruce Rauner - He has money and name recognition and executive experience. (He would need to register an Illinois address.)

OW - He would get the Sullivan campaign on the right track with policy and messaging and start rebuilding the Illinois GOP.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:20 pm
1. The Menard County sheriff. They already have shot the video footage of them together from the most recent commercial.

2. Evelyn Sanguinetti. She can add some experience to the ticket.

3. Paul Vallas. He could be desperate enough for relevance to do it.

4. Erika Harold? Maybe she’s bored?

Comment by hisgirlfriday Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:25 pm
Pat Quinn and Roland Burris aren’t on the ballot yet.

Just sayin’

Comment by fs Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:25 pm
fs, never, ever say those names during petition season.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:26 pm
Joe Walsh
some still may think they are electing an Eagle

Comment by DEE Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:27 pm
Erica Harold.
Go for the High IQ vote.

Comment by Back to the Future Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:28 pm
Rezin would be a better candidate for Governor than any of the current announced GOP candidates but I can’t blame her for not wanting to put herself and her family through that.

Comment by Anon Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:36 pm
Just stick to the campaign strategy and outsource the role to a consultant.

Comment by NIU Grad Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:42 pm
Harold would make sense. She spoke out against 1/6. Moderate R.

Comment by BCOSEC Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:44 pm
Aaron Merreighn

Comment by estubborn Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:44 pm
How’s about switching gears and running for US Senate?

Comment by B Team Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:47 pm
Gordon Gekko is tan, rested and ready to serve

Comment by Red Ranger Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:48 pm
I’d still vote for Bob Kustra.

Comment by Keyrock Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:48 pm
“Who should Jesse Sullivan choose as his running mate?”

Paging Alan Keyes. Phone call for Alan Keyes.

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 3:56 pm
Lt Governy McGovernorface

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:04 pm
Looks like Bob Kustra may not meet the residency requirements nowadays.

https://www.idahoednews.org/news/kustra-wont-run-for-office-but-he-will-speak-out-about-idaho-politics/

Comment by hisgirlfriday Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:04 pm
===Who should Jesse Sullivan choose as his running mate?===

Some nice young republican who has never held office and no one has ever heard of would be the most appropriate candidate for their Lt. Governor spot. I’m not sure how appealing it is for anyone that I would suggest might like to run for Lt. Governor to be on the ticket with someone who is a political novice. Why risk your own political capital, clout, reputation, or even just undeveloped potential by tying yourself to an unknown that was able to get a handful of people to throw what most people consider a life changing amount of money behind him.

Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:09 pm
Erika Harold has never come close to winning a political
race of any nature. Ever. Give it a rest with her.

Comment by Say What? Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:16 pm
Mary Miller

Comment by Frank talks Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:20 pm
Christine Radogno, and talk up the harm another Rauner-style administration could cause.

Comment by Earnest Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:32 pm
Erika Harold has never come close to winning a political
race of any nature. Ever.

Seems quite a good fit for Jesse, then…..

Comment by Fav Human Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:33 pm
My serious answer is that he should find some right-libertarian twenty-something former frat bro with a decent sounding job in the Loop. A young lawyer, management consultant or future c-suite tenant whose politics and aesthetic come primarily from Barstool Sports. I have no idea if it would work, but Irvin is gonna wipe him out of the suburban moderate lane so he’s gotta get some votes somewhere. Might as well try to convince some inactive voters who are gonna make six figures their entire lives to start voting in Republican primaries.

That said, here’s my joke short list:
Richard Boykin
Jim Gardiner
Neal Sales-Griffin
Rickey Hendon
Mark Shaw

Comment by vern Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:43 pm
Jason Plummer has Lt Gov campaign experience and he’s 10 years smarterer.

Comment by Kayak Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:46 pm
Salina Meyer- Jesse seems about as competent.

Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:57 pm
Even Salina Meyers won a state wide office.

Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 4:59 pm
Jesse Sullivan really is a great example of learning to walk before running. All these ads don’t matter one iota if you don’t have a running mate or if you don’t find one in enough time to gather enough signatures to get on the ballot. As to the question, his only path (narrow that it may be) would be to get a more conservative suburbanite who could potentially help him garner conservative and suburban votes. Who that is, who would also want the gig, I have no idea.

Comment by MyTwoCents Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 5:12 pm
Ask nearby auctioneer and namesake John Sullivan to cross party lines and run with Jesse for LG.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 5:45 pm
Ken Griffin

Comment by danray Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 5:48 pm
His Congressional candidate of choice in 2008: Colleen Callahan.

Comment by Inverted Pyramid Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 5:51 pm
==Pat Quinn==
==fs, never, ever say those names during petition season.==

I may be crazy, but I have a funny feeling that if the SOS race continues to tighten further, Quinn will swoop in saying “Here I Come to Save the Day” and announce he’s launching a last-ditch run.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 5:57 pm
==How’s about switching gears and running for US Senate?==

Or forget the statewide run, move somewhere out in Piper Glen, Panther Creek, or along the lake, and then announce he’s challenging Jim Langfelder for Springfield mayor next spring.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 5:59 pm
Sam Panayotovich
Linda ChapaLaVia
Carol Pankau
Randy Ramey

Comment by 10th Ward Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 6:16 pm
I’ll do it. I have no political experience. I read this blog daily and find good advice given to politicians. You all would be my informal q&a group.

Snark of course.

Comment by FormerParatrooper Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 7:11 pm
If Rezin is out, she posted a pic of her eating a bowl of Mac and cheese the other night.
Maybe the Mac and Cheese is available?
It’ll likely last longer than Sullivan’s campaign.

Comment by Leigh John-Ella Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 7:17 pm
==Sam Panayotovich
Linda ChapaLaVia
Carol Pankau
Randy Ramey==

How about Sam Cahnman?

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 7:57 pm
Rep. Dan Ugaste would be a good fit

Comment by Lefty Lefty Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 8:29 pm
Lefty Lefty…Ugaste is supporting another Gov candidate…

Comment by The Snowman Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 9:37 pm
Tony McCombie legislative experience, conservative credentials, won’t need talking point training-can stay on message, plays to the base could probably get a few colleagues to endorse their run.

I’m guessing if they were talking to Rezin they may have been talking to her as well?

Comment by Frank talks Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 10:04 pm
Tom Shafer is probably still available.

Comment by Oldtimer Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 10:23 pm
==Tom Shafer is probably still available.==

Are you talking about the Tom Shafer from Springfield who always calls in to local talk radio (e.g., Madonia’s show, most of the WMAY local shows)? And had longshot school board candidacies the last few years?

Or the Tom Shafer that worked at least in the early part of the Blago admin?

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Thursday, Jan 27, 22 @ 4:56 am
Patty Bellock. Smart. Respected. Suburban woman. Knows Medicaid which is a huge budget issue.

Comment by Galway Bay Thursday, Jan 27, 22 @ 5:31 am
The first Shafer, who has run for Alderman, School Board, LLCC trustee, and possibly others I’ve forgot, was my suggestion, A Central Illinois power ticket, Menard and Sangamon.

Comment by Oldtimer Thursday, Jan 27, 22 @ 5:54 am
An activist anti-mask mom.

Comment by OneMan Thursday, Jan 27, 22 @ 8:34 am
Goldberg for the snark

Comment by Rabid Thursday, Jan 27, 22 @ 12:13 pm
Snowman - I didn’t see any announcement of an endorsement.

Mostly I’d just like a new representative.

Comment by Lefty Lefty Thursday, Jan 27, 22 @ 5:35 pm