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As DNC Selects Candidate for President, Ill. Delegates Float Names for Governor

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says her father’s job as Speaker of the House continues to be a factor in her political future.

Lisa Madigan’s name is floating around the Illinois delegation in Philadelphia as a possible candidate for Governor.

But Madigan says right now her party shouldn’t be focusing on anything but electing Hillary Clinton.

“There is going to be plenty of time after the November elections to have this conversation and as you can see here in this room, just as we saw last night, the Democratic bench is deep,” Madigan said.

She didn't exactly rule out running or not - but as she’s said in the past - her father’s role as Illinois House Speaker will continue to be a factor in her decision.

In response, Speaker Michael Madigan told reporters his daughter "oughtta do what she wants to do."