Senator Durbin Still Thinking Over 2018 Gubernatorial Run

Senator Durbin Still Thinking Over 2018 Gubernatorial Run

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Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he’ll decide whether he’ll run for governor in 2018 after the November election this year - and after talking with his wife. Durbin spoke to Illinois delegates in Philadelphia this morning, which raised more questions about his political aspirations. In his speech, he sharply criticized Republican Governor Bruce Rauner for prioritizing his turnaround agenda.