Political analyst & President of Serafin & Associates, Inc. Thom Serafin offers his take on the bombshell dropped by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in announcing that she will seek re-election. Madigan's decision translates to an all-out free fall in Illinois political circles, as both Democrat and GOP hopefuls throughout the state scurry to re-vamp their ambitions. Serafin notes that Madigan -- a young, accomplished rising star -- has plenty of time to seek higher office in the future. He adds that whoever ultimately wins the governorship in 2010 will be "saddled" with Illinois' dire fiscal situation.

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By resigning as governor of Alaska before completing her first term, Republican Sarah Palin may enhance her long-term political opportunities. So says Thom Serafin, President and CEO of Serafin & Associates, Inc. and Fox political analyst. Where ever she goes, the lights go on, Serafin says. In this appearance on Fox, Serafin also says that moving terrorism suspects from Guantanamo Bay to the federal prison in Marion, Illinois a move that the towns mayor favors would help grow jobs in southern Illinois. President Obama is from Illinois. Dick Durbin is the most powerful member of the United States Senate, he says. If theyre going to send any of these prisoners and any of these federal dollars anywhere in this country, why not Illinois and employ Illinoisans?

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Thom Serafin, President and CEO of Serafin & Associates, Inc., explains how South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanfords career-crippling affair with a woman in Argentina is atypical for an extramarital affair by a high-ranking public official. Most affairs, such as those of President Bill Clinton, were bimbo eruptions, Serafin explains. But in the case of Sanford, Serafin explains you actually have a real love affair. When Sanford held his news conference to disclose his affair with the mistress over Fathers Day weekend, leaving his wife and four boys and the rest of South Carolina in the dark about his whereabouts, He was so honest and so humble that doesnt excuse him but you saw a man just completely falling apart over love, Serafin said.

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Thom Serafin discusses the topics of North Korea bombing, closing of Guantanomo Bay and nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Good Day Chicago

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The Cook County Board voted to repeal the increase in Cook County's sales tax. Will President Todd Stroger stick to his vow to veto?

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President Obama has finished 100 days in office. How is he doing? The public seems to be happy with him but question some of the people around him.

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Chicago Sun-Times reports Jesse Jackson Jr. was told to raise $5 milion for Obama's Senate Seat. Did the Congressman actually have the conversation with the governor?

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When the former governor first ran for office he had many supporters but now it seems everyone has turned on him. Who were his friends and supporters?

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President Obama addressed the nation in a primetime address on the economy, how did he perform?

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Tomorrow voters will be deciding who will take Rahm Emanuel's seat. in the U.S. Congress Right now there is no clear leader and only 2% of voters are expected to come out to vote.

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President Obama outlined what America needs to do to get out of economic turmoil. Was it enough to get Americans behind him?

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President Obama held his first press conference to discuss his economic stimulus bill. Did he sell it to the public? What was his tone? Where was the follow-up questions from the White House Press Corps.

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