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A few weeks go Madigan left open the possibility that she might run for Senate instead. And why not? Incumbent Roland Burris is widely viewed as a goner, and the lineup of other potential contestants—state treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, RFK son and Merchandise Mart president Chris Kennedy, Urban League president Cheryle Jackson—is relatively well-funded but weak.
Madigan spokeswoman Robyn Ziegler declined to comment, but the word is that Madigan is torn between what could be a relatively straightforward path to a Senate seat and a reluctance to have to leave her young kids behind as she schleps to DC.
Doubtful. When Ziegler recently confirmed that the AG was investigating the “transaction and implementation” of the city’s parking meter lease deal, she emphasized that the Daley administration was not part of the probe. Sounds like someone eager to let the public know she’s looking out for their interests–and just as eager to let the mayor know she’s not fighting against his.
