With the primaries for the 2nd Congressional District special election fast approaching, Ward Room asked candidates to send in a video message describing their campaign platforms.
Here are the first five we've received:
Anthony Beale
| Anthony Beale says his 14 years as an alderman makes him a suitable candidate, pointing out that Bobby Rush, Danny Davis and Luis Gutiérrez all served as alderman before moving onto Congress. |
Anthony Williams
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| Anthony Williams says he wants to bring business communities together and tackle foreclosures and high engery costs. |
Patrick Brutus
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| Pratrick Brutus says he is ready to serve with honor and integrity. He says he is experienced in community and economic development, allowing him to create more jobs and lower unemployment rates. |
Lenny McCallister
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| Lenny McCallister says he is going to be a humble leader and rise above the bickering. McCallister wants to restrengthen the 2nd District as an example for the rest of America. |
Debbie Halvorson
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| Debbie Halvorson says she knows the struggle of the 2nd District because she has lived in it. Halvorson plans to finish what she started, including guiding investments that create over 86,000 jobs. |
