A source close to the DCCC tells us that Illinois Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson will be traveling to D.C. this weekend to meet with DCCC officials, Emily’s List, and several House members who are all trying to recruit her to run for the seat of retiring Republican crumb-bum Jerry Weller. With a PVI of R+1.1, the suburban district is a ripe pick-up opportunity for Democrats looking to expand their majority.
Halvorson faces a choice of hanging on to become the first female Senate President in Illinois history or to join the ranks of the House Democratic caucus in DC. She is expected to make her decision shortly after her trip to the capitol.
Sounds like a good candidate to me.