Gov. Quinn obtains critical media endorsement.

[ColesCountyDem]

In 2010's gubernatorial race against Bill Brady, southern Illinois' Democrats provided Pat Quinn with enough votes that, when combined with his massive Cook County and Metro East margins, he was able to eek out a victory. On Thursday, the regional (south of I-64) newspaper, the Southern Illinoisan, endorsed Gov. Quinn's reelection effort.

While the endorsement was hardly 'ringing' or enthusiastic, it was nonetheless a thoughtful, sober exposition of why Gov. Quinn is clearly the better candidate.

http://thesouthern.com/news/opinion/voice-of-the-southern/governor-the-devil-you-know/article_1b81d4fc-cb1e-590e-a139-8fd120e18807.html

[Stellar]

1. At least he got somebody to endorse him.

I'm not in love with Quinn but he's a hell of a lot better than Rouner.

[ColesCountyDem]

2. When the 'Southern Illinoisan' endorses a Democrat for governor, it's a big deal.

They haven't endorsed a Democrat for Governor since Adlai E. Stevenson III's first run in 1982.

[Stellar]

3. Damned, the same can be said for the Chicago Sun-Times...but the Times is broke,

and they need the money. Hows about the 'Southern Illinoisan'?

[ColesCountyDem]

4. The 'Southern Illinoisan' is in good shape, financially.

Lee Enterprises bought it, in large part, because of its good cash flow.

[lunasun]

5. Guess they couldn't be bought or intimidated

The others ? hmmm

[sueh]

6. Thanks for posting this, ColesCountyDem. I just put this on my fb page.

I cited this endorsement to a co-worker today who was seriously considering voting for Rauner. She changed her mind and decided to vote for Quinn.

[ColesCountyDem]

7. You're very welcome!

Glad I could help.