Does Jack Franks Have the Guts to Seek the Democratic Nomination for Attorney General?

Posted on 09/15/2017 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 15, 2017

Jack Franks surveying his domain.

Sitting on about $570,000 in his campaign fund, McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks could be well positioned to seek the Democratic Party nomination for Illinois Attorney General now that incumbent Lisa Madigan has decided to retire from the office.

Franks may have more money in the bank than any other legislative or local official Democrat who might be interested in the office.

Franks problem is that there are a plethora of rich personal injury lawyers who could jump into such a primary race to challenge him.

Not to mention Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.

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Franks has told the Northwest Herald he is considering running.

Comments

Does Jack Franks Have the Guts to Seek the Democratic Nomination for Attorney General? — 12 Comments

Honest Abe on 09/15/2017 at 6:22 pm said:

Not the guts, but he does possess plenty of hubris.

Besides that, he lacks the intellect for the position.
voter not voter on on 09/15/2017 at 7:24 pm said:

If he ran I think he would get it.

Remember who he knows and that would be good for McHenry
bred winner on 09/15/2017 at 7:31 pm said:

OK. If he ran, what are his qualifications?

Wasn’t he the guy who introduced the worst ever US president to be to McHenry County Democrats?

Is that a good qualification?
Cal Skinner on 09/15/2017 at 7:45 pm said:

The Franks family was for Hillary Clinton.
Paul Revere on 09/15/2017 at 8:03 pm said:

You don’t need ‘intellect’ to win any elected position in the state of Illinois.

Just look around at what we are stuck with.

Cui bono
Angel R. Llavona on 09/15/2017 at 8:59 pm said:

Sunshine blogger: Please show there is still plenty of gas in your tank and run for office. It is just a matter of a short ride around the Chicago river; we organize a Super PAC, and the rest takes care of itself. Those in favor of our sunshine blogger for AG say aye! Tic, tock, tic, tock…
Paul Revere on 09/16/2017 at 6:55 am said:

Chicago CBS news reports:
(CBS) — The face of Chicago is changing.

New census statistics show the Hispanic population grew by 17,000 in a one-year period. For the first time, Hispanics are the second-largest racial group in the city.

Meanwhile, the African-American population is shrinking, with 42,000 moving out.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/15/hispanic-population-surges-in-chicago/
CP on 09/16/2017 at 8:39 am said:

I think Franks relishes being a big fat fish in a small pond.

Egomaniacs and sociopaths are very dangerous people.
D J on 09/16/2017 at 9:00 am said:

Yes nitwit voters of Illinois, elect him.

He can do more damage that way.
Bob Battaglia on 09/17/2017 at 12:41 am said:

Don’t know if he has guts, but he’s got this going for him:
https://www.lyingjackfranks.com
Truth2Power on 09/17/2017 at 3:01 pm said:

That double chin …so picturesque!
Charles O Nelson on 09/18/2017 at 1:16 pm said:

Franks and Dart have been close friends since the beginning of their political careers.

The will not run against each other.

If Dart endorses Franks, a big amount of Law Enforcement, especially from Cook County, comes with it.