[VIDEO] In today's edition of the "Shedd School of Political Science" on a recent edition of Chicago Tonight Paris Schutz interviews Justin Kaufman of the Better Gov't Association talks about his new podcast "The Madigan Rule" exploring how Michael Madigan - who was a long serving speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives up until 2021 - rose through the ranks of Chicago politics to eventually rise to be a powerful politician in this state. I think I need to listen to this.
As with anything in life, all you need to do is get started. Madigan may have had some advantages especially being the son of a city precinct captain, however, he got started and look where he ended up.
BTW, I just heard the first episode of "The Madigan Rule" podcast entiled Up from the Garbage Truck which illustrated his rise in Chicago politics. Very fascinating to hear about his background, how he took care of his constituents, what he asks of the team around him, how he takes care of freshman members of his caucus, even how he got business in his real side gig as a tax-appeals attorney. Another aspect about Madigan I do admire is his political acumen especially as he rose through the ranks to become Speaker which will be subjects in future editions.
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