January 6, 2010 Southwest News-Herald - City
Radogno Endorses Murphy for Lt. Gov.
Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (R-41st) Wednesday endorsed state Sen. Matt Murphy for lieutenant governor.
“I am supporting Matt Murphy for Lieutenant Governor because I believe he is the right candidate with new ideas to help Illinois through the current financial crisis,” said Radogno. “Matt Murphy has a proven track record of leadership and accomplishment in the state senate and I know he will take those same qualities to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office.”
Radogno said it was Murphy who authored legislation to cut both the income and corporate tax rate and, as a member of the Deficit Reduction Committee, led the charge to cut $3 billion in wasteful spending from the state budget to avoid a tax hike.
Murphy has also secured House Republican Leader Tom Cross’ endorsement along with over 20 members of Illinois’ General Assembly, including Senator’s Brad Burzynski, John O. Jones and Dale Righter, and state representatives Mark Beaubien and JoAnn Osmond, who are both members of Republican House leadership.
Lake County Republican Chairman Dan Venturi and Northfield Township Republican Chairwoman June O’Donoghue have also endorsed Murphy’s campaign. The Republican Township Organizations of Addison, Barrington, Cuba, Evanston, Palatine and Schaumburg have also voted to give Murphy their endorsement.
“I am honored to receive the support of my good friend, Christine Radogno and with her help, we will win the primary in February and we will continue this momentum through November,” said Murphy. “As I travel around Illinois, I am proud of the support we are receiving from all corners. I am running for Lieutenant Governor because I believe we can do better for Illinois.”
Murphy is a member of the Illinois General Assembly representing the 27th Senatorial District, a graduate of The John Marshall Law School and is a practicing attorney in Chicago. He and his wife, Julie, have four children and live in Palatine.