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Group Calls on Obama Replacement in Senate to be African-American
The Concerned Clergy of Illinois is calling on Gov. Rod Blagojevich to appoint an African-American to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama.

The president of the group, the Rev. Steven Thurston, says they have written a letter to the governor listing three requirements for a potential senator.

Thurston says the seat should be filled "first of all by an African-American. Secondly by an African-American who is qualified and [electable] for the continuing term for the next election for that seat. A replacement of one who is committed to the principles that are affecting Illinois citizens across the state is another requirement that we are requesting that individual to have."

The group said they have a "short list" of potential candidates that they would like to discuss with the governor.

(Illinois Radio Network)
11 21 08 by Newsroom
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