Cook County Clerk May Sue County’s Democratic Party

Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown is hinting she may sue the county Democratic Party fordropping its endorsement for her re-election bid.

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Brown says her cell phone was subpoenaed -- but she hasn’t been charged with wrongdoing. Still, it was enough for Cook County Democrats to reverse course and endorse Ald. Michelle Harris to replace Brown on the Democratic ticket for court clerk.

Brown says she contributed money to the party after it agreed to endorse her earlier this year, and she calls that exchange a contract.

“Well, it’s a contract. That’s all I’m trying to say,” Brown said. “And that’s something that they should probably really have a legal person look into before they make some decisions.”

Cook County Democratic leaders say they think they acted within their rights in changing who they endorse.

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