[Brilliant]

But Daley scoffed at the idea that the next senator could be former Gov. Jim Edgar — the only Illinois chief executive of the last three who hasn’t faced criminal charges.

“He’s a Republican. He can be appointed by his governor,” Daley said, laughing. “Truthfully. The Democrats won it. It’s a Democratic seat.”

In other words, "Democrats only represent Democrats. Let him be appointed by HIS governor, not OURS."

[ThreePuttinDude]

Daley said, laughing...
“Truthfully. The Democrats won it. It’s a Democratic seat.”

Dats my boy dar'...good boy Richie

[freekitty]

So what. That doesn’t mean it stays a democratic seat.