Illinois Secretary of State-elect Alexi Giannoulias brings opponent Dan Brady onto transition team
The winner of race for Illinois Secretary of State and his opponent are setting politics aside.
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Illinois Secretary of State-elect Giannoulias picks opponent Brady for transition team
CBS 2's Brad Edwards talked with both men on coming together and putting partisanship aside.
Illinois Secretary of State-elect Alexi Giannoulias, opponent Dan Brady on unity
The Democrat Giannoulias won the race ,and has now asked the Republican Brady to join his transition team. Both men talked with CBS 2's Brad Edwards Thursday.
Illinois election: Democrat Alexi Giannoulias declares victory in race for Illinois Secretary of State
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The race to fill President Barack Obama's old Senate seat is a toss-up just one day before the election. Candidates Alexi Giannoulias and Mark Kirk are campaigning until the very end. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
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President Bill Clinton is coming to town this windy Tuesday morning to give Democrats a boost in tight races for U.S. Senate and governor.
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