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Monday, October 7
State Sen. Martin Sandoval, whose district includes
part of the southwest side of the city, is a Democrat, counts many
powerful Democrats — including Mayor Daley and Ald. Ed Burke —
as constituents, but he’s supporting John McCain for president. Rep.
Mike Madigan is also one of Sandoval’s constituents, and a General
Assembly ally. Progress Illinois wants to know what the
Speaker thinks of his friend’s turn to the dark side. UPDATE: Sandoval hasn't endorsed McCain, he's merely entertaining the possibility.