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Joe Walsh Wins “Most Bang for the Buck” Award from the National Journal

December 15, 2010 By: Cal Skinner Category: 8th Congressional District, Bang for the Buck, Joe Walsh, Melissa Bean

National Journal columnist Josh Kraushaar made “Against the Grain Awards.”

Joe Walsh conversing with a constituent who asked a question at his McHenry Town Hall meeting.

8th Congressional District Congressman Joe Walsh won a mention for “Most Bang for the Buck.”


Most Bang for the Buck Award

Rep.-elect Joe Walsh, R-Ill., who eked out a 290-vote victory over Rep. Melissa Bean, D-Ill., after spending just $563,000 in a district where buying broadcast ads costs millions.

He can thank Democrats for overlooking him, not airing ads attacking him, and buying expensive air time blasting GOP nominees in neighboring districts.

Of course, Kraushaar wasn’t watching Melissa Bean’s vicious ads on Chicago television.

Mark Kirk merited two awards.

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