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The Governor made the call. A historic vacancy is finally filled with the representation we demanded.

January 1, 2009

Appoint African-American to Obama's Open Senate Seat

Appoint African-American to Obama's Open Senate Seat

🏆 Won — 276 supporters Verified

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Annette A.
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Stephanie T.
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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 8 months ago
Whereas, since 1787, the only African Americans to serve in the United States Senate have been Hiram Revels, Blanche K. Bruce, Edward W. Brooke, Carol Moseley Braun and Barack Obama; and Whereas, the citizens of the State of Illinois in their wisdom have the distinction of electing the last two African-Americans to serve in the U.S. Senate; and Whereas, on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, millions of Americans across this country made history by electing Senator Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America; and Whereas, today out of ninety-nine senators, and with the resignation of Pres-Elect Obama NO African Americans now serve; therefore We, the undersigned residents of the State of Illinois, being at least 18 years of age, strongly urge the Governor of Illinois to choose an African-American to fill the vacancy in the United States Senate seat created by the resignation of President-Elect Barack Obama.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

December 7, 2008

December 5, 2008

We are approaching 250 signatures. Keep pushing so the Governor ignores this at his own peril.

Reached 100 supporters

December 4, 2008

December 2, 2008

We are approaching one hundred signatures. Keep pushing until we hit this milestone.

6 Comments

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Marcus Delgado
17 years ago Featured

its long past time to see some real representation in the senate. we need someone who actually understands our struggle in that seat.

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Sarah Sutton
17 years ago Featured

Yes! We cannot let that seat go without having an African American voice representing IL. Keep the progress moving forward.

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Kevin Saleh
17 years ago Featured

do the right thing gov. we are watching.

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Tasha Lane
17 years ago Featured

Seriously it is 2008 and we have nobody? This is a huge opportunity to change the landscape and make sure we have a seat at the table.

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Linda Cooper
17 years ago Featured

Im proud of our state for making history and we need to keep that momentum going. appoint a black senator ASAP.

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David Huang
17 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. 0 senators out of 100? Fix this now.

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