- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 22, 2013
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Senators still talking about filibusters
Will senators continue to be allowed to give bills the silent treatment?
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 13, 2012
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Mr. Smith Screws Up Washington
The Frank Capra classic lends moral support to senate obstructionists
- Blogs, Bleader, Jun 14, 2012
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When senators start looking like aldermen
JP Morgan Chase shows how money buys attention at every level of politics
- Blogs, Bleader, Feb 1, 2010
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Don't blame Alexi
Eluding his critics, saying the right things to the right people, and giving off the smell of a winner, Alexi Giannoulias is starting to look like he'll land in the U.S. Senate.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 27, 2010
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More on Giannoulias's Broadway Bank
A closer look at the new regulations slapped on Broadway Bank and what it means for U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 27, 2010
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The Feds Take Action Against Broadway Bank
Federal regulators put the bank owned by the family of Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias on a short leash, and that's not good news for his campaign.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 25, 2010
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Somebody's Got to Win
The U.S. Senate race: nobody's resonating, but somebody's winning.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 31, 2009
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Paul Vallas endorses David Hoffman—then points out his flaws
Former Chicago schools chief Paul Vallas announced his support for David Hoffman's Senate bid Wednesday—then talked about how much he likes Hoffman's Republican rival Mark Kirk.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 21, 2009
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In absentia, Stroger and Giannoulias take a beating on Devon Avenue
Candidates for Cook County board president, sheriff, and U.S. Senate make pitches to a Muslim group on West Devon—and rip on their opponents who didn't show up.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 16, 2009
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After the debate, Senate candidates spar some more
Democratic candidates for Barack Obama's old Senate seat met for a spirited debate this morning, but the real fireworks went off after it was over.
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 4, 2009
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Sheriff Tom Dart Skipping the 2010 Senate Race to Run for Re-election
- Blogs, Bleader, Aug 26, 2009
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City inspector David Hoffman quits
He's throwing his hat in the ring for the U.S. Senate.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 9, 2009
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Surprise, surprise
Roland Burris has reportedly decided not to embark on an election bid he wasn't going to win. Yesterday Lisa Madigan bowed out. But somebody's going to run, right?
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 8, 2009
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The most popular politician in Illinois
Lisa Madigan finally answered all the speculation about her future by saying she'll run for attorney general again. Still unanswered: Why exactly is she so popular?
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 26, 2009
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She's got Burris's back
Delmarie Cobb, Roland Burris's political adviser, explains why he was picked by Rod Blagojevich, why he's getting a raw deal, and why he refers to himself in the third person.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 14, 2009
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Floating Like A Butterfly
Arne Duncan shows once again that he's the master of the duck and dodge.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 8, 2009
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Roland Burris -- cynosure of all cynics
Cynicism reigns as Roland Burris heads for the Senate.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 30, 2008
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Can he manage to lose this one too?
Roland Burris could fall short in yet another bid for office--this time one he was appointed to.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 9, 2008
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Rod Blagojevich's ponderings on who to name to the Senate
They're referred to as Senate candidates 1 through 6 in the criminal complaint against Rod Blagojevich. Here's who they might be.
