the rat Henry Hyde (R-IL-6) does anybody know who could be opposing him?

[apnu]

And what the chances are he'll get his ass tossed?

[YEM]

1. Is that the "Goodfellas" guy?

If so, he is a drunk idiot. How could he run for anything??

[tritsofme]

2. No one is going to beat Hyde,

however have consolation that this is probably his last term.

[Parche]

3. hypocrite hyde

He was the one after Clinton

He is such a hypocrite

[hedda_foil]

4. Christine Cegelis ... who has a good shot at beating Hyde.

http://www.cegelisforcongress.com/

Christine has raised an amazing amount of money. She is a Dean's Dozen candidate, has an excellent organization, and a district that has changed substantially over the years.

Christine has been endorsed by:

Daily Herald
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sun Times
Democratic Party of DuPage County
Schaumburg Area Democratic Organization
York Township Democratic Organization
Milton Township Democratic Organization
Democracy for America
National Women’s Political Caucus
Illinois Federation of Teachers
Independent Voters of Illinois - Independent Precinct Organization
North Central Illinois Labor Council
National Organization for Women
Cook County Democratic Women
Illinois Committee for Honest Government
Women’s Campaign Fund
Planned Parenthood
The Women of DFA

[tritsofme]

6. Hyde got 65% in 2002 59% in 2000 68% in 1998 65% in 1996

These seats are created to be safe for the incumbent.

[Tweed]

9. The Tribune endorsed her over Hyde?

Or endorsed her in the Democratic primary? That would be HUGE if the Tribune endorsed her over Hyde.

[mopinko]

10. would have to be

in the primaries. they have not done general election endorsements yet. looked around for the actual endorsement, but can't find it.

[Dr. Mullion Blasto]

5. Just want to second the last post

Christine Cegelis has got a shot, especially in view of the fact that the Republicans in Illinois are in complete disarray after the whole Ryan affair. Lots of Democracy for America people have been involved in her campaign. Also, the recent redistricting brings a bit more of Cook County into the district, which will help any Democrat.

[newyawker99]

8. Hi Dr. Mullion Blasto!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[dansolo]

13. Keyes running may work in our favor

I live in the 6th district, and I have contributed to Christine Cegelis. I just wish she would get her name out there more. With Keyes on the ballot, and with Bush not having much of a chance in IL, I am expecting much lower voter turnout among Republicans in IL. I really wish that she and Barack Obama could have a joint appearance in our area. I would love to see some of his magic rub off on her.

[tritsofme]

14. It won't just be low turnout in the GOP

I think there's going to low turnout in IL across the board.

Why vote when none of the big races are competitive?

[mopinko]

7. third

this is a changing district, and if i recall correctly, his margin of victory has shrunk in the last couple of elections. there is a lot of buzz about christine.

[Freddie Stubbs]

11. Hyde increased his margin of victory from 2000 to 2002

He won 59% to 41% in 2000 and 65% to 35% in 2002.

[Radical Activist]

18. Republicans always do better in non-presidential election years

Hyde is guaranteed to lose a few points just because this is a Presidential election year when more people show up to vote.

[No2W2004]

12. I would really love to see Hyde get his ass kicked out

but Wood Dale is as safe a Republican district as you can get in Illinois.

[KharmaTrain]

15. Time For Us To Really Take The Offensive

I know there are some MeetUps going on throughout the North & NW burbs tonight. These could be of interest to those who really want to put a bit more muscle into helping our local Congressional candidates in clearing out both Crain & Hyde and giving Hastert one hell of a scare.

I can see the local Repugnicans are embarassed and disenchanted. Locally, they're angry about how Fitzgerald was dumped, how the primaries went, the Jack Ryan fiasco and now having Keyes forced on them. There's a strong chance to get thinking about these dinosaurs and if they're angry enough at the local GOOP, while they may not vote for Kerry, they may cherry pick down the ticket...especially when they see Crain's lame record.

Here's hoping the national party sees the upsides of this Keyes debacle and the divisions all the turmoil in the Illinois GOOP has created. Some money to help these candidates get on local radio and strong grassroots action could finally outst Crain (Melissa Bean came the closest of any Democrat to do it in 2002) and if there's enough anger out there could take Hyde down, too.

Also, it'd be nice to see a more active registration movement going on in Elgin & Aurora...votes asking to give Hastert a major scare.

Cheers!

[Walt Starr]

16. I've got the ten Democratic Candidates going up against the Republicans

in this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x606053

Please keep it kicked. We could take a lot of these seats with an Alan Keyes turning off the moderate Republicans.

[Dr. Mullion Blasto]

17. Actually quite a lot

of activity is being centered on the Cegelis-Hyde race, mainly as a result of several Democracy For America meetups adopting the race as one to be involved in and because Cegelis was selected early on as on of Dean's Dozen. In fact, this Wednesday is a date for some national house parties for Cegelis, and there are four parties scheduled for the Chicago area and one in New York. Some information is below. Candidates like Cegelis and Bean will have a better shot this year in view of the disarray among the Republicans and the fact that they have selected a wing nut like Keyes to oppose Obama. Since Kerry has a lock on Illinois and Obama does as well, a lot of the regular Repubs might sit this one out.

Mini-Update

August 10, 2004



Wednesday Night House Parties



On Wednesday, August 11, 2004, special guest Michelle Obama will join Christine Cegelis on our first of three nationwide conference call house parties to be held before the November election. House parties begin at 6:30 p.m. and the conference call will take place at 7:30 p.m.



To join a house party near you, please e-mail one of the hosts:



Lombard, IL:

Chicago, IL:
Evanston, IL:

Oak Park, IL:

New York, NY:

I have blanked out the personal e-mails above, but if you are interested you can get details from the campaign website: http://www.cegelisforcongress.org/events.html