Politics Monday: Democratic fight for power & Bailey’s pivot
State Capitol in Springfield Illinois Public Media
From Capitol News Illinois: The vote for state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez as the Democratic Party of Illinois’ first Latino chairwoman was unanimous and uneventful Saturday morning – the drama had occurred in the days prior in a power struggle of some of the state’s most prominent Democrats.
Meanwhile, Republican gubernatorial canddiate Darren Bailey is a lot quieter about former President Donald Trump in the pivot towards the general election. Bailey is challenging Democratic incumbent JB Pritzker.
GUESTS:
Brenden Moore
Illinois state government reporter, Lee Enterprises newspapers
Tina Sfondeles
Chief political reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
IL Democratic State Central Committee elected St. Rep. Lisa Hernandez as chair Saturday, after US Rep. Robin Kelly withdrew. Gov. JB Pritzker's choice becomes the first Latina to fill the post. https://t.co/9sUse3nB3J
— Jim Meadows (@WILLJimMeadows) July 31, 2022
.@RepHernandez didn’t take questions from reporters following her election as @illinoisdems chair, but she read a statement for us. “It is the honor of my life to lead this party and I will not let Illinois down.” #twill pic.twitter.com/qY3mxEer8O
— Brenden Moore (@brendenmoore13) July 30, 2022
Asked specifically about whether Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of two Republicans on the House select committee, should face censure by the Illinois GOP, Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey didn’t answer https://t.co/chNE3PqZkj
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) July 27, 2022