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Campaign Diary: Illinois: 6

July 31, 2006

Overview

Of all the Iraq and Afghanistan war vets running for Congress this year as Democrats, none has a higher profile than Tammy Duckworth, who lost both legs when her helicopter was shot down in Iraq. Duckworth won a tough primary with fundraising help from Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and John Kerry. In a district held for 32 years by Republican icon Henry Hyde, Duckworth's military credentials could neutralize the GOP's traditional national-security advantage. But Republican opponent Peter Roskam, a state senator, is trying to woo traditional Democratic voters, picking up a Teamsters endorsement and showcasing his environmental record. In Illinois's prosperous suburban Sixth District, both candidates are playing to the middle
Posted at 06:21 PM by

Candidate

Farrell

District 6

Democratic Candidate
Tammy Duckworth
 
Occupation
– Former Army helicopter pilot
 
 
Tammy Duckworth Profile
 
Roskam
Republican Candidate
Peter Roskam
 
Occupation
– State Senator
 
 

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