U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias' family bank has been closed by the FDIC . The move has been anticipated so it is no great surprise.But the candidate has plenty of explaining to do. While Vice President in charge of loans, Giannoulias lent cash to known members of organized crime, as well as being banker to Obama's convicted real estate swindler/buddy Tony Rezko.In fact, this Politico story from yesterday speculates on the possibility that Giannoulias will have to withdraw from the race thanks to these questions and others from his time at the bank:It's an open secret, Democrats say, that White House officials are closely watching to see if Broadway Bank collapses - and if Giannoulias remains in the race if that happens.In the event, he does step aside, state Democrats would convene to pick a replacement, with some still holding out hope of wooing a reticent Madigan.A Giannoulias spokeswoman said there's no chance he would exit the race, adding: "Alexi keeps...(Read Full Post)