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ieoeja

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8. Durbin is from a split state.

Fri Aug 7, 2015, 02:14 PM

Aug 2015

Illinois may have become reliably Democratic nationally, but on in-state politics it most definitely is not. We have 10 (D) reps, 7 (R). We have 1 (D) senator, 1 (R) senator. We have a (D) majority in the state legislature and an (R) governor. We recently had a 12 year run with (D) governors, but those were the first (D) governors in decades.

Durbin's re-election chances would take a severe hit were he to run the Senate. Illinois likes bipartisan politicians. His current position is actually more partisan than running the Senate. But the Leader is the face of his party and more noticeable in his/her partisanship.

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Time for a Draft Durbin Movement [View all] Tom Rinaldo Aug 2015 OP

Oh hell yes! I'm in... eom Purveyor Aug 2015 #1

Why Schumer?... PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #2

Our own one percenter problem yes. But money can't pay for our blood Tom Rinaldo Aug 2015 #5

Definately Durbin. misterhighwasted Aug 2015 #3

I like Durbin, but he's not the only choice. Warren DeMontague Aug 2015 #4

Certainly Tom Rinaldo Aug 2015 #6

Murray would be a good choice as well. nt geek tragedy Aug 2015 #7

Durbin is from a split state. ieoeja Aug 2015 #8

That might be a reason for him to decline - but not a reason for us not to ask Tom Rinaldo Aug 2015 #11

An honest question, since the Senate alone has the power to elect its leaders, Agnosticsherbet Aug 2015 #9

It is a realistic focal point for organizing efforts. We elect the Senetors who elect the leader Tom Rinaldo Aug 2015 #10

Thanks, yu convince me of the wisdom. Agnosticsherbet Aug 2015 #13

Because unless you happen to live in NY jeff47 Aug 2015 #12

Thanks, I agree with the importance of organizing Agnosticsherbet Aug 2015 #14

Durbin is my senator angel123 Aug 2015 #15

Welcome to DU! Yes, they all need to hear from us Tom Rinaldo Aug 2015 #16

Kick for Dick oasis Aug 2015 #17

How did Durbin vote on the Catfood Commission? Enthusiast Aug 2015 #18

To be honest I'm not sure - if I wasn't super busy today I would research it... Tom Rinaldo Aug 2015 #19

Before I heard what he said regarding the Catfood Commission I had actually donated to Durbin. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #20

I respect your position Tom Rinaldo Aug 2015 #21