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Cohen Ends Troubled Candidacy, Dems Jockey to Replace Him
Posted 2.8.10 by Sam Hudzik
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Scott Lee Cohen last Thursday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) |
The Democratic nominee for Illinois lieutenant governor Scott Lee Cohen says he is dropping out of the race. This follows reports of Cohen's troubled past, including steroid abuse and allegations of domestic violence. Since Cohen's surprise victory last Tuesday, he's faced near constant pressure from the media and Democratic bigwigs. On Friday he met with House Speaker Michael Madigan, and last night Cohen called it quits. His spot on the ballot will now be filled by the 38 members of the Democratic State Central Committee, led by Speaker Madigan.
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