2002 was my first election. I liked O’Malley but thought Ryan was fine and would win so I voted for him in the primary. Do it over I’d vote for O’Malley. Of course it’s disappointing he turned a blind eye to George. Calling him a Bob Dole is a good comparison.
His elections for AG after narrowly losing to Burris weren’t that close. ‘98 was a landslide.
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* Jim Ryan (R) (inc.), 62%
* Miriam Santos (D), 38%
# 1994 Race for state Attorney General
* Jim Ryan (R), 55%
* Al Hofeld (D), 45%
Blago came in third in Chicago and strongly won downstate, surprising given Burris’ background. The machine obviously picked him, the worst candidate to win. Burris might have won it in 1998 if not for his comments. A black guy with downstate appeal, he’s really the ideal rat candidate. Him not getting the nod in 1994 over that old lady is shocking. I guess Daley must have been pissed he ran against him and undermined him.
Wait never mind 94 came before 95. :p
Whatever the reason for the loss, total shock. Racist.