* Sun-Times …
Latinx Caucus will endorse Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch as the next mayor of Illinois on Tuesday, the day after the Black Caucus chose Hillside Democrat as its candidate, sources told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Three sources – one within Casa Latinx Caucus – confirmed the decision.
With the support of Black Caucus potentially providing 22 votes, and all nine members of Latinx Caucus endorsing Welch, he could have 31 of the 60 votes needed to become a speaker.
* Press release…
Today, Rep. Stephanie Kifowit withdrew her name from consideration for Mayor of Illinois and issued the following statement:
“On October 1, I stood up and announced my intention to run for president of the House at the 102nd Illinois General Assembly, at a time when it was assumed that President Madigan would easily maintain his position as spokesman. At the time, as I now believe, I believed that our caucus deserved a choice for new leadership in the state of Illinois.
“With more individuals entering this race yesterday, it’s clear that I don’t have a path for 60 votes – but I’m encouraged and energized by the fact that the caucus has a real choice of candidates for President for the first time in 38 years. I am excited about the state of Illinois and look forward to serving at the 102nd General Assembly under new leadership. ”
She deserves a lot of credit for risking her neck when no one else would.
This post will be updated. I think they are close to a vote. But the results are likely to be in their own separate post.
* Profiles of courage …
That’s 23. https://t.co/Mf58VsynLs
– Hannah Meisel (@hannahmeisel) January 12, 2021
Congresswoman Sue Scherer, who refused to answer questions from the media about her support for the Mayor of Madigan and voted for him in the first vote, tells me now: “I will not vote for him, no matter what.” He suspended his campaign for re-election yesterday.
– Mark Maxwell (@MarkMaxwellTV) January 12, 2021
*** UPDATE *** Congresswoman Ann Williams just left the race, I was told. Also being informed that she will vote “Present” during the call.