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On the convention floor with the Illinois delegation. Video

By  Lynn Sweet
   

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(video by Lynn Sweet)

I shot this video while Sandra Fluke was at the podium and panned a lineup of Illinois Democratic officials and candidates: From the top of the sweep, House hopeful Bill Foster, Democratic Party of Illinois chairman Mike Madigan, Rep. Jerry Costello, Gov. Pat Quinn, Lt. Gov Sheila Simon and her husband Perry, Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

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