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| ⚫ | In recent weeks, White has gained national attention for his decision to not certify [[Roland Burris]]'s nomination to the United States Senate following [[Rod Blagojevich corruption charges|corruption charges against Blagojevich]].<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/us/politics/07burris.html?hp</ref> White has steadfastly refused to sign a certificate of appointment for any appointee named by the governor.<ref name="abc news">{{cite news | last = Tapper| first = Jake | title = Illinois Secy of State Suggests Senate Making Him 'Fall Guy' and His Signature is Not Required for Burris to Be Seated | publisher = ''ABC News'' blog| date = [[January 7]], [[2009]]| url = http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/01/illinois-secy-o.html| accessdate = 2009-01-09}}</ref> Burris followed up with a lawsuit against White filed with the [[Illinois Supreme Court]] to compel him to certify the appointment as part of his routine administrative duties. Former Governor [[James R. Thompson]] recently stated that gubernational appointments are not at the Secretary of State's discretion, and that White does not have veto power over the governor's appointment of Burris. Contrary to their original unified opposition to Burris's appointment, Senate Democrats, in the face of cracking support and stiff opposition from the [[Congressional Black Caucus]], have backed away from their original arguments against Burris and now have placed the onus on White as being the reason he has not yet been seated.<ref name="abc news"/> They now indicate that as soon as Burris has the seal of the State of Illinois and the certification of the Secretary of State on his documentation, he will all but certainly become the new junior [[United States Senate|Senator of Illinois]]. White has said he's been made into a scapegoat for national Democrats,<ref name="abc news"/> but he has still refused to sign Burris's certificate despite their change of heart. The state Supreme Court is expected to rule on Burris's appeal soon, which could force White's hand to honor the governor's appointment power. |
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==Electoral history== |
==Electoral history== |
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Revision as of 17:03, 9 January 2009
Jesse White | |
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| 37th Secretary of State of Illinois | |
| Assumed office January 11, 1999 | |
| Governor | George Ryan Rod Blagojevich |
| Preceded by | George Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1934 Alton, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
Jesse White (born June 23, 1934) is a Democratic American politician. He is currently the 37th Secretary of State of Illinois, the first African-American to hold this position.
White was born in Alton, Illinois. He attended Alabama State University, where he played baseball and basketball, and he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1957. He served in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army from 1957-1959. In May 1995, White was inducted into the Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame.[1] He was an all-city baseball and basketball player at Chicago's Waller High School (now Lincoln Park Academy) and was inducted into the Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in June 1995. In 1999, he was inducted into the Alabama State University Sports Hall of Fame.
In 1959, White founded the Jesse White Tumbling Team and played professional baseball in the Chicago Cubs organization, though he never appeared with the major league club.
White became a political protege of longtime Cook County Board President and 42nd Ward Democratic Committeeman George Dunne. White was elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 1974 and served for 16 years. He was elected Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois in 1992 and re-elected in 1996. White was elected Secretary of State of Illinois in 1998, was re-elected in 2002 and again in 2006. In recent years he has also served as Democratic Committeeman of Chicago's 27th Ward.
Senate appointment of Roland Burris
Like most statewide elected Illinois Democrats,[2] White has feuded with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich over many subjects.[2]
In recent weeks, White has gained national attention for his decision to not certify Roland Burris's nomination to the United States Senate following corruption charges against Blagojevich.[3] White has steadfastly refused to sign a certificate of appointment for any appointee named by the governor.[4] Burris followed up with a lawsuit against White filed with the Illinois Supreme Court to compel him to certify the appointment as part of his routine administrative duties. Former Governor James R. Thompson recently stated that gubernational appointments are not at the Secretary of State's discretion, and that White does not have veto power over the governor's appointment of Burris. Contrary to their original unified opposition to Burris's appointment, Senate Democrats, in the face of cracking support and stiff opposition from the Congressional Black Caucus, have backed away from their original arguments against Burris and now have placed the onus on White as being the reason he has not yet been seated.[4] They now indicate that as soon as Burris has the seal of the State of Illinois and the certification of the Secretary of State on his documentation, he will all but certainly become the new junior Senator of Illinois. White has said he's been made into a scapegoat for national Democrats,[4] but he has still refused to sign Burris's certificate despite their change of heart. The state Supreme Court is expected to rule on Burris's appeal soon, which could force White's hand to honor the governor's appointment power.
Electoral history
- 2006 Race for Secretary of State of Illinois
- Jesse White (D) (inc.), 62%
- Dan Rutherford (R), 34%
- 2002 Race for Secretary of State of Illinois
- Jesse White (D) (inc.), 69%
- Kristine O'Rourke Cohn (R), 29%
- 1998 Race for Secretary of State of Illinois
- Jesse White (D), 57%
- Al Salvi (R), 43%
References
- ^ Jesse White Biography Retrieved 21 March 2007.
- ^ a b Bernstein, David (2008-02). "Mr. Un-Popularity". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthor=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/us/politics/07burris.html?hp
- ^ a b c Tapper, Jake (January 7, 2009). "Illinois Secy of State Suggests Senate Making Him 'Fall Guy' and His Signature is Not Required for Burris to Be Seated". ABC News blog. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
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External links
- Illinois Secretary of State official state site
- Follow the Money - Jesse White 2006 campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart - Jesse White (IL) profile
- Jesse White Tumbling Team official site
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