Peoria Pundit

This is Real Clear Politics’ take on the race:

Illinois 16: Republican Ray LaHood’s retirement from his Rockford-based district opens up a reliably GOP seat that Democrats may still try to play in. Former television reporter Colleen Callahan, the Democratic nominee, is getting some Netroots attention, and she raised $139,000 to keep $155,000 on hand. While Republicans aren’t worried about losing the seat, it’s worth pointing out that State Rep. Aaron Schock, their party’s nominee, would be just 27 years old when he takes office. Schock raised $407,000 in the Second Quarter and has $299,000 left to spend. LaHood told Politics Nation that he expects Obama to win his district, but Schock remains the front-runner down ballot.

First, the district is the 18th, not 16th.

Second, the site just seems to be regurgitationg the conventional  wisdom, and not providing any new insights. The reality is that his is shaping up to be the hardest-fought campaign in the 18th since 2994 when LaHood had to run against Doug Stephens, the man who have Bob Michel a scare back in 1982.

The election is three months away, which is a long time in politics.

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