She also sued Democratic State Chair Michael Madigan alleging that he used his full - time state employees to have Nader removed from the Illinois ballot .
In the 2004 presidential election , Tobin defended 29,000 signatures in Illinois for Ralph Nader when he ran as an independent .
She also sued Democratic State Chair Michael Madigan alleging that Tobin used Tobin 's full - time state employees to Ralph Nader Nader removed from Illinois Illinois ballot .
In the 2004 presidential election , Tobin defended 29,000 signatures in Illinois for Ralph Nader when he ran as an independent .