It’s official. Colleen Callahan is the Democratic opponent to Republican Aaron Schock in the 18th Congressional District race to replace retiring Representative Ray LaHood. One of Callahan’s big strengths is name recognition — something she’ll need to battle the name recognition Schock has by virtue of his position as State Representative. Callahan did agriculture news for WMBD radio for many years. She now owns her own communications company. All of this broadcast and communications experience means she should be able to come across well in interviews and debates — an area where Schock has also excelled.
On substance, it will be interesting to see what issue differences emerge. One place where I know they’re on the same page: They both favor increasing ethanol production. My guess is that their biggest points of divergence will be on social rather than fiscal issues.
And all this time I thought she was a person, not a Democrat. (_._)
We’re screwed.
WAIT A MINUTE! SOMEBODY JUSTED POSTED A BLOG AND USED C.J.’S NAME! I KNOW HE WOULD NEVER HAVE WRITTEN SOMETHING AS GOOFY AS THIS!
“…she should be able to come across well in interviews and debates — an area where Schock has also excelled.”
HONESTLY THOUGH, I THOUGHT IF ANYTHING WAS GOING TO GET SHOCK IN TROUBLE IT WOULD BE HIS BIG MOUTH AND LITTLE IDEAS. DOES CALLAHAN HAVE A ‘LETS NUKE’EM LIST?’
Although I am a Republican, I see Schock as a neocon nutcase after the order of McCain. Do whatever it takes to beat Aaron.