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Palmer's decision to seek reelection split the small army of Hyde Park's independent voters into two camps. While a few IVI/IPO stalwarts, including Ald. Barbara Holt (5th) chose to back Palmer's rushed reelection campaign, many chose instead to support candidate Barack Obama—just as Palmer had urged
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Illinois through pragmatic means that confront cynicism and corruption with equal force." The organization is organized into geographical "chapters" and, while technically a statewide organization, is concentrated in the
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political organization. Often referred to by its acronym, IVI-IPO, has roots dating to 1944, when the
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organization that was independent of the political parties. By and large, the organization no longer conducts precinct work. The organization also acts as a
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