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The population distribution has lead Illinois to lean politically to the left in most recent non-local elections.  Many consider Illinois to be a liberal stronghold, especially in regard to presidential elections.

The population distribution has lead Illinois to lean politically to the left in most recent non-local elections.  Many consider Illinois to be a liberal stronghold, especially in regard to presidential elections.

Currently, Illinois has a Democratic governor, [[Rod Blagojevich]], but has elected Republican governors in the recent past, such as George Ryan, who controversially emptied the state's death row..

Currently, Illinois has a Democratic governor, [[Rod Blagojevich]], but has elected Republican governors in the recent past, such as George Ryan, who controversially emptied the state's death row. Critics charged that he only did so to gain sympathy because he was about to be tried for corruption and selling [[commercial driver's licenses]] when he was the [[Illinois Secretary of State]].  

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