Via Alderman Joe Moore on the Illinois for Dean List
I’ve got good news.? I spoke with Speaker Madigan today and he? told me he will support Governor Dean.? He spoke with Governor Dean? this afternoon and personally offered his support.
Things are definitely looking up.
I’ll keep everyone posted.
Alderman Joe Moore
Chicago, Illinois
DNC Member
I’d say that’s about it for the race.
Somewhere along the way I predicted that if Dean could get Madigan’s vote he’d win and if he couldn’t he’d lose.
Not a terribly brilliant insight, but I was surprised when at least one liberal pontificated Madigan would be opposed to Dean.
Madigan is like a machine. That which does him good is favorable. That which does him bad is unfavorable.
Madigan calculated Dean and his volunteers can do more for Illinois Democrats than the other options. IMO the analysis is solid, so it’s not surprising Madigan is backing Dean.