Posted on 03/18/2020 9:39:16 AM PDT by PBRCat
For years, Chicago attorney Jill Rose Quinn has wanted to be a judge.
But for the longest time, Quinn said, she didnt think she could land a seat on the bench.
I didnt think the people would accept a transgender judge, Quinn told the Tribune.
But on Tuesday night, with most precincts reporting, Quinn declared victory after taking a large lead in her bid to become the Democratic nominee for a Cook County judicial vacancy. If she holds on, that likely would make her the fourth openly transgender judge across the country and the first transgender candidate in Illinois voted into public office.
She also was inspired to pursue a career in law by the Marvel comic book character Daredevil, a ninja who was blinded as a child but who also practices law. In her office, Quinn keeps a Daredevil portrait on the wall.
From a political standpoint, Quinn had several things going for her candidacy: Shes been rated qualified or recommended by 13 different local bar agencies, drew top position on the ballot and has a strong electoral name.
She was also endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party, which is often pivotal in down-ballot judicial races. Lori Lightfoot, Chicagos first African American woman and gay mayor, also threw her support to Quinn.
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LOL
Oh God. I didn’t need that.
For some reason, an Irish surname is political magic in Chicago, and this isn’t the first time a candidate has done a name change. Most Irish candidates have green and white campaign signs.
Since this person won the Democratic primary, this person will be, not could be, the first transgender office holder.
Womankind has basically been destroyed and socially re-engineered.
She has that Zombie look
He obviously couldn’t get himself **** as a dude....and I’ll bet he has just as much luck as a chick.
I was pulling for Jim Bob Billy Joe O’Hoolahan.
“Womankind has basically been destroyed and socially re-engineered.”
Not yet it, but, not from their lack of trying.
Just what we need, more mentally ill judges......./s
He is one ugly dude. No female clothes have yet been made to make him look good.
....taken more balls of the chin than Pete Rose
or was that Johnny Bench
The person identifies as an “L.”
Too bad we didn’t hear about this until AFTER the election.
The operation didn’t work. Demand a refund!
What is going on in Illinois? Are the democrats in such great numbers that they control the voting there?
As for "the strong electoral name," Quinn changed it from an Italian surname to an Irish surname when transitioning.A double transition. /sarc
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