IL: Independent Cohen "could care less about the parties"

From My Fox Illinois:

Independent candidate for governor Scott Lee Cohen made the rounds in Springfield on Wednesday as part of a tour across Illinois. The pawnbroker and political rookie roamed around the Old State Capitol during the afternoon, shaking hands and chatting with potential supporters. Illinois voters will select their next governor in November. Current Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and state Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, are widely considered the favorites. . . .


“As an independent, my whole campaign is based on the people of Illinois and not the parties. I could care less about the Democrats or the Republicans. My loyalty and devotion lies with the people of Illinois,” he said. That message resonated with Starlin Stewart, a 68-year-old retiree and lifelong Springfield resident. Stewart said she did not know much about Cohen when he introduced himself to her.