Scott Harper

Time for the Pundits to Take a Deep Breath -- Why Democrats Will Not Be Routed In November

Robert Creamer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Creamer

In 1994 Democrats were caught flat-footed by the GOP onslaught -- completely unprepared to mount a defense. This year there is a danger that the opposite will be true -- that fear and defeatism turn into self-fulfilling prophesies.

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Ten Rules for Democratic Success in Midterm Elections

Robert Creamer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Creamer

There have been very few midterms in modern history where the party that holds the White House has not lost seats in the first midterm after its President first took office. But the Democrats can still prevent this.

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GOP Taking Aim At Suburban Democrats Bean, Foster

Daily Herald | Joseph Ryan | Posted 05.25.2011

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National Republicans see hope for a resurgence in President Barack Obama's home state -- and they're coming here this week to help move it along....

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Congressional Incumbents Hold Huge Money Lead

AP | Dennis Conrad | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON - Members of Illinois' congressional delegation, no matter their party affiliation, head into the final weeks of the election season with h...

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Bailout Votes Could Hurt Congressional Candidates

AP | Dennis Conrad | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON - The nation's economic uncertainty is creating political uncertainty for a few Illinois politicians running for re-election. Congressiona...

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2008 Illinois CD-13 General Election:
Biggert (R-i) vs Harper (D)

Posted 05.25.2011

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IL-13: Biggert vs Harper

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