Column: As Democratic convention looms, a call for Mike Madigan to step down as Illinois party chair – Chicago Sun-Times

Lynn Sweet: "Madigan clings to the role of the state party chairman because it helps him retain power in the state House. A candidate has to go through the state party to qualify for cheaper postal rates. With so many state House contests heavily using direct mail, Madigan controls state representatives with threats to strip them of their discount mail."

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