Hillary and Tina cover former US Senator from Missouri, Thomas Eagleton and former Governor of Illinois, George Ryan
Hillary’s Story
In 1972, then Senator Thomas Eagleton earned a place on the Democratic ticket as a Vice Presidential nominee. But, when his past comes back to light, his opponents use it against him.
Tina’s Story
In 1999, George Ryan won the governorship of Illinois, which was one of several elected positions Ryan held throughout his political career. But, when a horrific traffic accident occurs, Ryan’s career comes to a screeching halt.
Sources
Hillary's Story
NPR All Thing's Considered
The Thomas Eagleton Affair Haunts Candidates Today
Encyclopedia.com
Eagleton Affair
History
George McGovern Picks Eagleton as Running Mate
Wikipedia
Thomas Eagleton
1972 United States presidential election
What's My Line?
Medium
The Familial Blackmail Of A Popular Senator--by Edward Anderson
The Washington Post
THE CAUTIOUS CLOSET OF THE GAY CONSERVATIVE--By Elizabeth Kastor
CBS News
Eagleton speaks after stepping down as VP candidate--CBS News via YouTube
The New York Times
Thomas F. Eagleton, 77, a Running Mate for 18 Days, Dies--by By Adam Clymer
Photos
Thomas Eagleton--US Federal Government via Public Domain
Senator Thomas F. Eagleton of Missouri with Senator George McGovern (left)--UPI File Photo via Saint Louis Post Dispatch
Tina's Story
CNN
George Ryan Fast Facts--by CNN Editorial Research
NPR
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan Heading to Prison--by DAVID SCHAPER
The New York Times
Ex-Governor of Illinois Is Convicted on All Charges--by By Monica Davey and John O'Neil
Then There Was One: An Illinois Ex-Governor Leaves Prison--by Steven Yaccino
US Department of Justice
U.S. INDICTS FORMER ILLINOIS GOV. GEORGE RYAN FOR ALLEGED PUBLIC CORRUPTION DURING TERMS AS SECRETARY OF STATE AND GOVERNOR
14 News
Former IL Governor Ryan Sentenced--by Kerry Corum
Tulsa World
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan indicted on corruption charges--by MIKE ROBINSON
Reuters
Wife of jailed former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies--By Mary Wisniewski
NWI Times
Key events in licenses for bribes scandal--by The Associated Press
NBC News
Ex-governor convicted of racketeering--by The Associated Press
The Southern Illinoisan
Ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan released from halfway house--BY MICHAEL TARM
Huffington Post
George Ryan, Imprisoned Ex Governor Of Illinois, Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
25 Fun Facts About Illinois--by Madison Bondi
Photos
Governor George Ryan--Photo by spsarge (CC BY 2.0)
Willis Family Press Conference--Screenshot of Willis Testimony via YouTube
Driver’s Testing License Center--Screenshot of WISN 12 News via YouTube
