Next to the Democratic Primary, the most exciting and important race of Super Tuesday is the IL-3 Democratic Primary. Our readers in Chicago and Cook County have a very real choice in this Congressional primary. This race pits an anti-choice, pro-Bush incumbent, Dan Lipinski, against a grassroots progressive challenger, Mark Pera [1].
Dan Lipinski has been a consistent opponent of a woman's right to choose, a consistent opponent of life-saving stem cell research, and a consistent supporter of Bush's Iraq quagmire. He votes more in line with Bush's agenda than practically any Democrat in the House. In fact, he has voted with Bush 50% of the time!
By contrast, Mark Pera is a true Democrat. He has been endorsed by the National Organization of Women, the Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois, United Muslims and Arabs for a Better America, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Citizens Action/Illinois, Democracy for America (DFA), Mexicanos for Political Progress, Planned Parenthood, United Citizens for a Better America, and Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century as well as a whole slew of local politicians [2]. For Americans who want change, THIS race is critical.
Here is Mark Pera speaking about special interests:
Here is Mark Pera on Healthcare:
You can read more about Mark Pera on the issues here [3].
Read about the importance of this race in this story [4] by Matt Stoller at OpenLeft.
I urge our readers in the IL-3 district to support a TRUE BLUE DEMOCRAT, Mark Pera today. To find your polling place in Chicago, click here [5]. To find your polling place in Cook County, click here [6].
And for those who want to do more, call Jacob at (708) 579-2834 to volunteer in Chicago and Cook County.
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