Van Hollen in town for Seals
Buoyed by a rout of his primary challenger, Seals can expect some big-time help in his second try to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk, who is seeking a fifth term.
“They called me,” an energized Seals explained Thursday after an event with Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland congressman, who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
“That’s the reason I’m here — to make it clear we fully support Dan,” Van Hollen said after the event.
With veterans sharing the stage at the United Auto Workers hall in Lincolnshire, Seals and Van Hollen stumped for a change in course in Iraq.
But it was the national chairman’s presence that showed Democrats are intent on unseating Kirk.
“This is one (congressional race) where we’re involved very early on,” Van Hollen said. “It’s not one of those ‘we’re wondering if it will emerge.’ It has emerged as a priority race in the country.”
Let me explain to some of the short bus members of the conservative blogosphere. This is going to be a targeted race. If you think not, you are a delusional fool. The DCCC has over 6 times the cash on hand and no major accounting scandals not to mention only one competitive open seat defense compared to at least 10 for Democrats. Mark Kirk has a big ole bulleyes on his back and Seals’ performance last time with no help has the DCCC especially excited in an Presidential election year in a Democratic majority district, with GOP numbers tanking on both the war and the economy.
You keep believing Kirk isn’t a targeted race.
February 24th, 2008 at
From your keyboard to (insert fav deity here)’s ears! How Kirk has retained his seat is beyond me. I hope the masses realize how often he has voted against us. I pray for a massive good riddance party.