This afternoon I received a call from Sheila Simon, one of the 16 finalists in the Lt. Governor selection process. Simon said that she was one of Governor Quinn’s top picks and wanted to know if that would influence my vote.
I told her that the Democratic Party needs to restore some integrity and go back to being a party that lives up to our promises. That being said, I’ve already given my word to Dirk Enger that I would nominate and support his candidacy.
I have been around long enough to put two and two together and it would not surprise me if Governor Quinn will announce his support for Sheila Simon tomorrow.
Governor Quinn has indicated that he will weigh in regarding his preference in this matter before Saturday and Mike Madigan has stated that he would honor Quinn’s wishes.