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2010-12-14 Home Front: Politix

Mayor of Springfield, Illinois, Commits Suicide

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Posted by DarthVader 2010-12-14 18:38|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Well that sucks! Especially for his family, assuming he has some - they'll never be able to view the holidays the same again. Sounds like he was in serious financial trouble and couldn't see another way out. Being a politician doesn't make one immune to that, or to depression.

Posted by Glenmore 2010-12-14 18:53|| 2010-12-14 18:53|| Front Page Top

#2 "he was in serious financial trouble and couldn't see another way out"

So he stuck his family with the debt (assuming he was married, his wife now owes it; if he wasn't married, his estate owes it, and any children can take a back seat).

Nice guy. :-(

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2010-12-14 19:46|| 2010-12-14 19:46|| Front Page Top

#3 Maybe he had life insurance and saw that as a source of funds. At any rate it is sad for all.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2010-12-14 19:55|| 2010-12-14 19:55|| Front Page Top

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