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Poll shows that Quinn is the most unpopular Governor in country

By WEEK Reporter

Poll shows that Quinn is the most unpopular Governor in country

December 4, 2012 Updated Dec 4, 2012 at 4:57 PM CDT

CENTRAL ILLINOIS -- A recent Public Policy Poll says Governor Pat Quinn is the most unpopular Governor in the country.

The polls shows only 25 percent of Illinois Voters approve of Quinn's job.

However, the Democrat says he whether make the tough decisions to help Illinois than be popular.

"My two predecessors are are both in jail right now, at the same time. I aspire to be the most honest governor in America," Quinn said. "I think that is what the people of Illinois want."

The poll finds that Quinn would trail in hypothetical matchups with Republicans Kirk Dillard and Dan Rutherford. Quinn would top Congressman Aaron Schock by a 40 to 39 margin,

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