So Ms. Chapa LaVia finally filed. Go girl. It's going to be a very tough fight, but I'm pretty confident she can pull it off. She's going to need to raise at least 5 million dollars to be competitive in the general. Neither of the two running against her in the primary appear to pose a credible threat thus far. Good luck, Linda!
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Nice scoop....
You know, this might make this North Side of chicago guy make the long trip out to the western burbs to knock on some doors!
Glenn brown
Who are the other two candidates?
Laesch and?
The other two candidates are Joe Serra and Jotham Stein. Laesch isn't worth mentioning and so far hasn't announced that he's running again.
Linda has a lot of leg work to do not only just in Kane County but in the several other counties that make up the CD. Although, I have spoken to her and other family members and she is right on track and knows exactly what needs to be done. Go Linda! Buena suete!
Linda has a lot of leg work to do not only just in Kane County but in the several other counties that make up the CD. Although, I have spoken to her and other family members and she is right on track and knows exactly what needs to be done. Go Linda! Buena suete!
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It’s early, but I think Democrat Chapa LaVia would make a strong candidate for several reasons. She already has a political base within the 14th Congressional District. Without the power of incumbency, the Republican candidates can not deliver on the promise pork projects to the area as Republican Dennis Hastert did. If elected Chapa LaVia would be in the majority in House and would be more capable to deliver to the district rather than a Republican in the minority.
The Illinois Republican party is weak and heading into 2008 Elections Republican name brand might be even weaker. The 14th Congressional Republican primary will get nasty as several candidates such as multiple times failed candidate Jim Oberweis and wing nut Chris Lauzen eyeing a run. Illinois Democratic ticket might have top draw if Seantor Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination for President. Along with Senator Durbin at the top of the ticket there is a strong possibility Illinois Democrats winning seats off the coattails of Senator Obama.
This is all idle speculation. Dennis Hastert has not decided to retire yet and Democrat Chapa LaVia will not run against Hastert. But, if I was Dennis Hastert retirement to K Street look much better than facing a rough re-election campaign to only to be back in the minority as a discredited Congressman.
I know joe Serra. He's great. I like Linda too and I know Joe Serra does too. I've heard him say "she's a great lady". Good luck to both of them!
I think Joe Serra is a great guy, too. I just think Linda is the most qualified and has the best chance to win in the 14th.
Lauzen beats Chapa Lavia 58-42
He's got a great organization and a clear, consistent record.
Linda has flipped on guns and immigration in the short time she's been in Springfield.
She will lose her seat in the State House by running and be out of politics for a while.
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