Politics & Government

Walsh Reportedly Considering Run for Governor

After his loss to Tammy Duckworth in the Nov. 6 election, former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh is open to a run for Illinois governor, the Huffington Post is reporting.

After spending $7 million on his campaign to keep his congressional seat in the 8th District and losing to challenger Tammy Duckworth, former Congressman Joe Walsh is reportedly keeping his options open for a potential run for Illinois governor in 2014, the Huffington Post is reporting. 

Walsh also would consider, according to the Huffington Post, becoming a television pundit, and has said he wants to be part of a movement. 

Walsh lost by more than 10 percentage points against Tammy Duckworth in the Nov. 6 election.

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