Poll Says IL Dems Support Lisa Madigan for Obama Senate Seat, Jesse Jackson, Jr.’s Backing Goes Up — in Smoke
(Chicago, IL) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is now the favorite among Illinois Democratic voters to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll.
The poll, taken by Rasmussen Reports on Wednesday, December 10, also reports that U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.’s support has plummeted since the revelations of his alleged role in Governor Rod Blagojevich’s scheming to sell the Obama Senate seat.
At least 32% of Illinois Democrats support the appointment of Attorney General Madigan to the Senate seat. Last week, her support was 17%.
Rep. Jackson’s support among Illinois Dems has dropped from 36% last week to 18% this week.
Jackson’s chances for the seat are now toast. Crunch, crunch.
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