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Blagojevich’s slip fuels Davis speculation |
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By Klaus Marre
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Posted: 11/28/08 10:51 AM [ET] |
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A slip of the tongue from Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D)
is fueling speculation that Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) could be chosen as President-elect
Barack Obama’s replacement in the Senate. Blagojevich referred to Davis as “senator,” according to
the Associated Press. The lawmaker has expressed an interest in the position
and the governor said Davis would make a great senator.
Other members of the Illinois delegation are also hopeful
to be appointed. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has been very vocal in expressing his
interest in the seat. Democratic Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Luis Gutierrez have
also been mentioned as possible Obama replacements and have received calls from
Blagojevich about the slot.
The governor has indicated that he would follow the
regular order of making an appointment and added that he plans on naming Obama’s
replacement by the end of the year.
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