DISQUS

He makes Ryan look like a sain · 2 years ago

I think Durban needs to stop being the Democrat "hitman" and start looking out at what is happening in our state. Plus this guy is better than Keys!!!

Captain America · 2 years ago

Steve Sauerberg's Political Career
Junw 14,2007 - November 5,2008
R.I.P.

Porter McNeil · 2 years ago

Senator Durbin continues to make trips to every region of this state on a regular basis. He hasn't quit, he hasn't slowed down, even after being appointed Senate Majority Whip. To those who say he's "out of touch" with Illinois, come on over to Western Illinois where he has been a leader on education, health care and economic development initiatives since his first election to the Senate in 1996.

Bill · 2 years ago

Sorry Doc,
Sen. Durbin's views ARE that of Mainstream Illinois. Have you been asleep during the last four or five election cycles? I hope that you have a lot of money to waste!

Patriot · 2 years ago

Sorry Bill. Mainstream Illinois is not that liberal. Moderation is the answer.

downstate · 2 years ago

I can't imagine where downstate would be without Dick Durbin--his DC and IL staffs are the best in government. Durbin's proven ability to deliver for downstate interests makes him indispensible. Trading Durbin for some Chicago neo-con makes zero sense.

Carl Nyberg · 2 years ago

Why isn't Andy Martin considered the "first Republican" running against Durbin?

Martin may be a fringe figure, but he has proven that he can get on the ballot.

Team Sleep · 2 years ago

I'm betting first and only opponent. This guy could get beat 75-25.

Anonymous · 2 years ago

Did the Doctor have to pay Capital Fax for posting his campaign brochure? Not that it will do him much good against Durbin.

Carl Nyberg · 2 years ago

Wouldn't this guy have a better shot at beating Lipinski than Durbin?

anonymous · 2 years ago

Andy Martin??? Really???

Buck Turgidson · 2 years ago

Dr. Tomato Can,

The whole "liberal liberal liberal" thing makes me tired of you already.

Next.

Punky QB · 2 years ago

He lost me at "career politician". US Senator is a political job. I wouldn't want career politician Dick Durbin as my doctor and I don't want "life-long family career physician" this guy as my Senator. Although, he's a "loving husband" according to his press release. So that's good, I guess. 86%-14%.

Punky QB · 2 years ago

sorry, meant "life-long family care physician" either way, he's done. Run for something in La Grange, rookie.

Papa Legba · 2 years ago

I know this "Doctor". There is no way he will even make it until any election day once Durbin's staff, National Dems and the press look into his background.

Bank on it. Its the truth. Papa told you first.

Gregor · 2 years ago

Ah, the sacrificial lamb is quite succulent this time of year, with mint jelly on the side.

fedup dem · 2 years ago

Where can we send the good doctor a white headband and a bottle of rice wine as he begins his fruitless kamakaze mission?

But at least he'll get a bigger obituary in the Tribune when he dies.

Westchester · 2 years ago

I think the Doctor can't do any worse than proffessional politician Jim Durkin did! I think maybe he'll challenge the Senator to talk about real issues and not just lay down,like Durkin did!!

ChiCountryGuy · 2 years ago

Bill, gimme a break. Mainstream IL is not on board with troop-bashing Dick Durbin. He's slipped up before and I gurantee he'll do it numerous times before election day.

Steve Sauerber offers a fresh face for politics and gives us, the voters, an alternative to liberal Dick.

Mainstream IL loves the troops Bill, why doesn't Dick Durbin?

Penny · 2 years ago

Anybody but Durbin again. Six more years of this Senator and IL is in worse shape. Watch C-Span every once in awhile and see him for the phony he is.

Elder · 2 years ago

Another Oberweis-ish goof trying to make cheap points beating up on immigrants. Will go down the same way, too!

GOP'er · 2 years ago

Who??? Never heard of the guy. And where has he been?

Has he written so much as a letter to the editor about these issues he says he cares so much about? Has he ever even been a precinct committeeman? Knocked on any doors for any other candidate?

Sounds like another Doc with a big ego who thinks he can also be an expert outside of ears, nose and throat. But maybe McKenna's got his sacrificial lamb at last.

Only question - does he do better than Keyes? I'll say no.

Good ballot name though. NOT.

A Citizen · 2 years ago

Im Shocked. Shocked. Little Jim Blinky Edgar is not being considered? Has good sense finally prevailed?

Yellow Dog Democrat · 2 years ago

It would appear that THE WAR IN IRAQ doesn't rate among Mr. Sauerberg's top concerns.

Now, tell me again who's out of touch with Illinois?

Way Northsider · 2 years ago

This guy sounds like a joke.

Little Egypt · 2 years ago

Bill, I know this will shock you but I am actually for Durbin. I've voted for him in the past and will do so in the future. See, I'm not all one sided.

Cassandra · 2 years ago

Sorry to be an ageist, but 54 is too old to start out in politics. What the Republican party doesn't need is more 50 and up white guys.

Durbin is unbeatable but I'd like to see some 30 something Republicans, or some women, take a run at him for the experience and future name recognition.

Bridget Dooley · 2 years ago

Cassandra, this may be the first time you and I are on the same page. There are definitely too many rich, old white guys in government, particularly in the Senate.

Bill · 2 years ago

Little e,
Glad to hear it. What's wrong with old white guys?

Old IDOTER · 2 years ago

Durbin will not be re-elected, he's never had an original thought in his life.

Some Guy · 2 years ago

Durbin will not be re-elected, he’s never had an original thought in his life.

He already was re-elected. In 2002. He hasn't lost an election in a quarter century. Kirk's taken a pass on him. Brady's taken a pass on him. They national GOP won't put much money against Durbin.

Reading some comments in this thread reminds me of things people said a year ago, when they predicted Blago wouldn't stand a chance.

just an average joe · 2 years ago

Senate? What a joke! I wouldn't vote for him for the head of a local pig farmer group!!! Keep to being a quack (or maybe I should have said a duck group)!

A Boy Scout, Be Prepared! · 2 years ago

A 54 year old doctor who has the passion and the courage to openly state that illegal immigrants are a problem, no political attachments or baggage in his past, willing to leave a lucrative MD practice to actually try and make a difference in a “System Gone Wild!…. he should be running for president! I’d want this guy as my doctor and my senator.

A Boy Scout, Be Prepared! · 2 years ago

I’d much rather have an MD stick his finger up me for all the right reasons than Durban has for all the wrong.

handymom · 2 years ago

Anyone have more info about Sauerberg's champaign efforts since May 14?