Mike Jacobs (Illinois politician)
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| Mike Jacobs | |
 Illinois State Senator Mike Jacobs |
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Member of the Illinois State Senate
from the 36th district |
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| In office 2005 - |
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| Preceded by | Denny Jacobs |
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| Born | June 25, 1960 Moline, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Beth Wendt |
Mike Jacobs is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 36th District since he was appointed in 2005.
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[edit] Personal life
Jacobs graduated from the University of Illinois at Springfield (BS, Political Studies) and the University of West Florida (MS, Political Science). He and his wife live in Moline with their son.
[edit] Political career
Following a 2007 meeting with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, meant to convince Jacobs to vote for Blagojevich's health insurance proposals, Jacobs told reporters that the Governor "blew up at him like a 10-year-old child",[1], acted as if he might hit Jacobs, screamed obscenities at him and threatened to ruin his political career if Jacobs didn't vote for the bill.[1] Jacobs said if Blagojevich had talked to him like that at a tavern, "I would have kicked his tail end."[2] Blagojevich would not comment on the alleged incident.[2] Jacobs was presented with a pair of boxing gloves after returning to the Senate.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Democrats' spat boils over: Jones sidelines Madigan pal", 'Chicago Sun-Times', 2007-06-06. Retrieved on 2007-07-16.
- ^ a b Wills, Christopher. "Illinois Democrats turn on each other", Associated Press, 2007-07. Retrieved on 2007-07-16.
[edit] External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Senator Mike Jacobs (D) 36th District official IL Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Michael 'Mike' Jacobs (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Mike Jacobs
- 2006 campaign contributions
- Illinois State Senate Democrats - Senator Mike Jacobs profile
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