Madigan spokesman Steve Brown said covering Cohen’s financial losses “wasn’t discussed, and no way would (Madigan) be involved in fundraising for Mr. Cohen or direct others to do so.”
For his part, Quinn said he never met or reached out to Cohen after the primary. Quinn said he was unaware of any efforts to help Cohen get his $2 million back for dropping out.
“I don’t believe that would be the way to go,” Quinn said. “Offerings. The answer is no.”
Cohen used his money for a blitz of broadcast campaign ads touting his job fairs, which helped him overcome a crowded field that included veteran state lawmakers. It was only after his nomination win that details of domestic abuse allegations, his relationship with a prostitute and his troubled financial history were uncovered by the media, creating a potential disaster for Democrats.
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