Rod Blagojevich
Rod Blagojevich is the former Democratic Governor of Illinois. He is a Serbian American. Rod Blagojevich was taken into federal custody in early December 2008 on corruption charges, and has remained a very public figure throughout his... [more]
Rod Blagojevich is the former Democratic Governor of Illinois. He is a Serbian American. Rod Blagojevich was taken into federal custody in early December 2008 on corruption charges, and has remained a very public figure throughout his fight to defend his reputation.
Ill. Gov. Quinn announces candidacy for full term
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who succeeded ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich in January, has formally declared his run for a full term.
Quinn, a Democrat, says there's still more to do and that's why he wants the job for four more years. He made his announcement in Chicago on Thursday.
The former lieutenant governor inherited the state's top job when lawmakers removed Blagojevich from office after his arrest on federal corruption charges. Those include plotting to sell or trade President Obama's former U.S. Senate seat. Blagojevich has denied wrongdoing.
Quinn says he's committed to bringing jobs and economic growth to Illinois. He'll face state Comptroller Dan Hynes and Oak Park attorney Ed Scanlan in the Feb. 2 Democratic primary.
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