The latest from the 2010 political landscape ...
IL SENATE
Outgoing Chicago Inspector General David Hoffman told supporters that he plans to officially launch his campaign next week (via Lynn Sweet):
Obviously, we will not have the support of the political insiders and special interests who have dominated politics in Illinois, so your interest in this campaign will help make the difference. I will be sure to keep you informed as our campaign develops, and I hope you will contact me with your thoughts and ideas.
Meanwhile, I will be making my formal announcement during the week after Labor Day, followed by a tour around the state.
Cheryle Jackson announced her first round of endorsements on Monday:
U. S. Senate candidate Cheryle Robinson Jackson today received key endorsements from U. S. Representative Bobby Rush, State Senator Rev. James Meeks and the Cook County Democratic Women Organization for her bid to fill the Illinois seat once held by President Barack Obama. These early endorsements signal strong support from the community.
“Cheryle is exactly who Illinois needs in the U.S. Senate,” said Rush. “Like many of us, she worked her way up to become a force for change and progress for everyday people. She understands from personal experience how important quality health care, education, and access to good jobs and opportunities are to Illinois families. She’ll take that fight to Washington.”
On the Republican side, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights will today unveil what they describe as "hard-hitting Spanish language radio, print and online ads mocking Congressman Mark Kirk’s statement on the floor of Congress that sending birth control to Mexico is a solution for illegal immigration." Check back for more details later today.
Furthermore, the State Journal-Register's Bernie Schoenburg writes that "there’s a whole bunch of possible candidates for [the GOP Senate nomination], plus some party regulars — particularly conservatives — who don’t think it’s a done deal."
