Republican Congressman Peter Roskam appeared to equate abortion with the execution of rapists during an interview with the suburban Pioneer Press editorial board, a statement that Springfield chronicler Rich Miller believes "might do some damage" to the Wheaton incumbent in the final days of his close race against Democratic opponent Jill Morgenthaler.

Under the heading "Values Clash," the Pioneer Press wrote (emphasis added):

Morgenthaler, who vaulted over Roselle businessman Stan Jagla in the Democratic primary election...