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Friday, April 19
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky has endorsed Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias in the race for Senator Burris's seat. This is a big endorsement for Giannoulias as it will likely win him affluent progressive voters in the Chicago area.