AIPAC dropped six-figure ad against me, is that all they got? Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois

[BeyondGeography]

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[QueerDuck]

1. I recall how Hillary was attacked for being a "Goldwater Girl" when she was younger...

... and that came from within the progressive sphere. I remember how she was attacked and accused of not being a "true New Yorker" when she ran for Senate.

Welcome to politics, Kat! Toughen-up! --- I should tell you that attacking the messenger is a weak response (oh no, evil AIPAC, ignore everything they say) but you did a respectable job of responding directly to the accusations. Good for you!

But it appears that the frontrunner in this contest holds a comfortable lead. Bliss occupies the "somewhat liberal" lane of the race. He is seen as a "bridge" candidate who combines progressive activism with nearly two decades of experience in government. People still value experience, apparently. At age 26, she's thee years younger than aoc was 29 and Madison Cawthorn was 25 years old when he was elected.

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2026/02/24/roundtable-poll-biss-leads-by-single-digits-over-abughazaleh-fine-in-congressional-primary/

[mopinko]

2. i'm normally in favor of everyday ppl running for congress, but now is not the time for that.

i’m team biss. i’ve known dan for a long time. did some door knocking for him in his 1st campaign w dfa. have talked to him numerous times. he’s not only very smart, he’s very focused on right and wrong and fairness.
he’s a seasoned legislator, who knows how to get things done.

i dont think she’s gonna b able to shake the ‘carpet bagger’ thing. yes, young ppl move around. they dont usually run for office somewhere they just landed.

[YorkRd]

3. Kat Cleaned their clocks in the debates

Some of the interactions in the debate were like Saturday Night Live skits where Biss came of as a joke.