Rich Miller of Capitol Fax notes,
As part of their legal challenge to the new Democratic map, incumbent congressional [except Rep. Tim Johnson] Republicans have privately agreed not to formally announce campaigns or even actively campaign in their new districts until the court battle ends. But the clock is ticking and some folks can’t wait…
Joe Walsh
Randy Hultgren
Miller’s cites a Crane’s Chicago Business story by Greg Hinz which says Congresswoman Judy Biggert is passing petitions in two districts.
Walsh could do that, too.
He represents the 8th District and lives in the new 14th District where fellow freshman Congressman Randy Hultgren has announced he is running for re-election.
Just named most corrupt member of congress. Randy has to be licking his chops.
That was by a left wing organization for those who don’t know.
It references the child support fight, not anything criminal–as the label would imply.
I am a conservative and I also believe in honor and integrity. Walsh has neither and is a poor “so called ” representative of the people. Though what he says may sound right, anyone can say it and so it comes down to how does this person live his life ? Research him. See what a fraud he is and my goodness people, do not trust him. He cares about one thing and one thing only Joe. He wants to be noticed, a sort of celebrity and this is his ticket. If we hold the liberals accountable for thir actions and character, then we certainly must also do the same for those who “claim” to be one of us….period. I will support the credible, honest, hard working conservative who challanges him. Walsh is none of the above and his clownlike behavior and dishonesty is a nasty stain on the tea party and conservatives.
Walsh claims to be a tea party politician, but true tea party conservatives know better. Walsh claims to be for getting our financial house in order, but real tea party conservatives know better. Walsh needs to pay his bills including his support for his children. Real tea party conservatives will NOT be supporting Walsh in any district. He is an embarrassment to the tea party movement.
Joe Walsh just announced he’s running in the 14th. Everyone I know here in the 14th will NOT be campaigning for Walsh. Although he has voted conservatively, his lack of responsibility in his own life prevents me from supporting him. He has a long, long history that is not conducive to conservative values. Cal, child support may not be “criminal” such as robbery, etc. but it is disturbing, along with his numerous drivers license suspensions, evictions, liens, driving without insurance, etc. over many years. Who does that, over and over? REALLY.
I understand that his court files for driving infractions show NO entries between 2000 and 2008 when there are plenty before and after? What is the story? He can make a lot of noise but I hope that voters will take care to vet him properly.