Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, a Kankakee Republican, was denied a request for an early release from prison because of the poor health of his wife, Lura Lynn, who may just have a few months to live. Rod Blagojevich's predecessor has served almost half of his six year sentence for fraud and tax violations.
Continuing to defend Ryan is another former Illinois governor, Jim Thompson. Once again, I have to mention that the image of an ex-GOP governor defending another ex-GOP governor--one who is a convicted felon--presents a horrible image for the state party.
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