From Illinois, short and simple
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From Illinois, short and simple

Posted by dlb on Thu, 09/04/2008 - 12:22

When it comes to convention roll calls, some state delegation spokespeople try to stretch their moment on national TV to literally 15 minutes of fame (or obnoxiousness) with a stemwinding speech on everything that's ever happened in their state. Not Jim Durkin, of Western Springs, who had the honor for Illinois Wednesday. The sum total of his remarks:

"Madam secretary, I am James Durkin, state representative and chair of the Illinois delegation. The great state of Illinois, the land of Abraham Lincoln, the birthplace of a man named Ronald Reagan, proudly casts its 70 votes for the only proven and tested reformer in this contest: my friend, the next president of the United States, John McCain."