Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White endorsed Gov. Pat Quinn in the gubernatorial race yesterday, citing his "integrity and honesty" and work on school finance reform and veterans' rights.
"Gov. Quinn inherited an office and a state that faced serious financial and ethical problems," White said in a statement. "I am confident that he is up to the challenge. Gov. Quinn is honest and hardworking and has spent his career fighting for the working men and women of this great state."
The endorsement from White, a longtime associate of Quinn's in the state's executive branch, was widely expected. Even Quinn's campaign portrayed it as a formality. Read more...
