Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) is asking Illinois Republicans to do everything possible to help Rep. Phil Crane (R-Ill.) beat back a strong challenge from Democrat Melissa Bean, Rep. Ray LaHood (R-Ill.) said late last week.
But that isn’t all, Ray LaHood gives a great quote about the problem:
?It?s a race to watch,? LaHood said. ?Every year there?s the November surprise, and a lot of people are worried that the November surprise could be Phil Crane. The problem is he just has not really worked [his district] that well, and he hasn?t paid attention to it.?
Crane is a relic and a right wing nutter of a relic at that. And the GOP is worried. Hastert is doing a fundraiser for him on 6/27. Apparently Crane can’t raise money other than from PACs that owe him for years of service, so for those that can–look up to the left hand corner and donate to Melissa Bean to ensure the Speaker can’t beat her.
What is LaHood on? And how can we get DeLay to take some?
About time. Republicans know Crane has ignored his own district. Glad they are admitting it in public.
Another straw in the wind?
Kos, writing for The Gadflyer, argues that the recent special-election wins by Stephanie Herseth and Ben Chandler in reliably red…