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Young Illinois Obama Supporters Continue Demanding for Change
New group urges governor to appoint Jackson Jr. to seat once held by Obama
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – A new generation of Illinois leaders has made their decision about the future of President-Elect Obama's Senate seat and it is overwhelmingly clear that their answer is Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.
"Illinois Leads," a group consisting of offspring of the Obama movement formed recently to commit efforts towards persuading Governor Rod Blagojevich to appoint Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. to President-Elect Obama's U.S. Senate Seat.
A favorite amongst young people interested in politics, Jackson Jr. will bring a strong, articulate and experienced voice to the vacant seat as well as the ability to help Obama provide change in Washington.
President-Elect Barack Obama stated that he would like to see a replacement for him "who is capable, and has a passion towards helping middle class families in Illinois meet their dreams." "In that light, Jackson Jr. has demonstrated that he is capable and has a passion to help middle class families in Illinois meet their dreams because he has been fighting for them as a member of the legislature for a number of years" said a spokesperson for the group.
The successor to the seat, which was vacated on Sunday, will be appointed by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich; however, "Illinois Leads" aims to make sure that the appointment is one of consensus with those who helped propel Obama to the White House.
"The Obama candidacy has taught us that change doesn't happen from the top-down, it happens from the bottom-up" an "Illinois Leads" ;spokesperson said. "Today we commit our resources towards ensuring that the Governor hears the public outcry of Illinoisans as he makes this landmark decision which will change the face of Illinois politics."
For more information on this group and its efforts visit http://illinoisleads.blogspot.com/or email them at IllinoisLeads@gmail.com.
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