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Danny Davis ready if John Stroger retires

Chicago Sun-Times | May 12, 2006 | Copyright

Prodded by more than a dozen Democratic ward bosses determined to stop Ald. Todd Stroger (8th), Rep. Danny Davis said Thursday he would be interested in running for Cook County Board president if a stroke forces John Stroger to retire.

Davis stressed he's "not necessarily looking for another job" and that he hasn't been "beating the bushes trying to generate support." In fact, he said he hopes the elder Stroger recovers enough to return to office and remain on the November ballot.

But if, as expected, John Stroger is not well enough to return, Davis said he would be…

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