Illinois Congressional Race

Saving WIC and Protecting Struggling Families

Debbie Halvorson | Posted 02.12.2012

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Debbie Halvorson

The Super Committee's failure to come up with a plan to cut the deficit will be devastating for low-income pregnant women, infants and children.

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WATCH: Democrats Blast Republican Opponents For Anti-Choice Views

Posted 05.25.2011

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While touting ultra-conservative values is a benefit in some states, Illinois has been moderate for many years. Now, some vulnerable Democrats are usi...

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Justin Oberman Pulls Out Of Emanuel Replacement Race

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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The race to replace Rahm Emanuel in Congress just a bit less crowded. Justin Oberman, the son of former Chicago Ald. Marty Oberman and a former govern...

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Race For Emanuel Seat About Trust Not Change: Carol Marin

Chicago Sun-Times | Carol Marin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Barack Obama's message of hope and change has been shouted down in Illinois by the horror of a craven governor, by the egotistical opportunism of our ...

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Special Election: Geoghegan for Congress -- Why You Should Donate Right Now

David Sirota | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Sirota

Tom Geoghegan is, in short, a real inspiration. Not only is he the progressive hero, has he worked throughout his career to take on the most corrupt machines in Chicago politics.

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An Unrepentant New Dealer Runs for Congress

Thomas Frank | Posted 05.25.2011

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Thomas Frank

Voters in Rahm Emanuel's district will have the chance to redeem their state's reputation. They will likely have the chance to elect, out of a crowded race, a true reformer in Thomas Geoghegan.

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I'm Running for Congress in IL-5

Tom Geoghegan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tom Geoghegan

For years, conservatives have said: "We can't do this. The money isn't there." Well, the money is there. It was there for the Iraq war and for the bailout.

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Replacing Rahm: Feigenholtz, Fritchey, Geoghegan Enter Fray, Daley Staying Neutral (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mayor Daley announced his intention to stay neutral in the crowded Congressional race to succeed incoming White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, the...

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