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Democratic lieutenant governor candidate exits Illinois race
CHICAGO (AP) - Now that the Democrats' nominee for lieutenant
governor has dropped out of the race, the next step is up to the Illinois Democratic Party. A tearful Scott Lee Cohen stepped down Sunday, saying he didn't want to jeopardize the Democratic Party ticket. After Cohen won the Democratic nomination Tuesday, word spread that he once was accused of abusing his ex-wife and holding a knife to the throat of an ex-girlfriend. He also admits using steroids in the past. Gov. Pat Quinn would have been paired with Cohen on the November ticket. Quinn issued a statement Sunday, saying Cohen made the right decision for the people of Illinois. The governor has scheduled a Monday morning news conference to comment further. Cohen's resignation from the ticket means state party leaders can replace him on the ballot. |
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jrm said on Monday, Feb 8 at 1:12 PM
And once again the politicians get thier way instead of the voters.
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