GOP Scrambles to Find New Senate Candidate
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Republicans rushed to dig themselves out of a political hole and replace for Senate candidate Jack Ryan, who dropped out of the race amid tawdry sex allegations.
About 150 Republican leaders met in Chicago a day after Ryan’s withdrawal to discuss candidates who might mount a comeback against Democratic state Sen. Barack Obama. Potential candidates include a state senator who seems to be an early favorite, a millionaire and an former professional football player with the Chicago Bears.
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