Illinois Senator Dick Durbin Aims For Top Democratic Spot On Judiciary Committee

If Democrats succeed in the Georgia runoffs and win control of the Senate, Durbin may become one of the most powerful lawmakers in Washington.

Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin speaks during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Sept. 16.
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin speaks during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Sept. 16.
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin speaks during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Sept. 16.
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin speaks during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Sept. 16.

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin Aims For Top Democratic Spot On Judiciary Committee

If Democrats succeed in the Georgia runoffs and win control of the Senate, Durbin may become one of the most powerful lawmakers in Washington.

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Reset brings on Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to discuss his bid for the top Democratic spot on the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee. Durbin was reelected as Minority Whip this month, the second-highest ranking position in Senate Democratic leadership.

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