Illinois Policy Institute interviewed Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's cousin Tom Madigan, who grew up in Chicago alongside Mike.
Tom's father and Mike's father were brothers and worked together in the 13th Ward Democratic political operation. Tom provides insights into Mike's evolution from public servant to Machiavellian political strategist fueled by his obsession with the accumulation and retention of power.
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