Update on Scott Lee Cohen Leaving Lieutenant Governor’s Race
By The ArchivesUpdate on Scott Lee Cohen Leaving Lieutenant Governor’s Race
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Scott Lee Cohen is out. The Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor has withdrawn his candidacy. This comes less than a week after his surprise victory and revelations about his troubled past including steroid abuse, allegations of domestic violence and late child support payments. WBEZ’s political reporter Sam Hudzik talks about Cohen’s decision and the process of replacing him on the ballot.