IL-3 Dem Primary: Election Day!

[Dr. MB]

I actually like Dan Lipinski, and I endorse him.

[Dr. MB]

I still think Lipinski wins.

[Dr. MB]

Lipinski will win this time around, but I imagine it'll be his final term in office - He's not used to, you know, campaigning, and seems to only be doing this to avoid being the laughingstock at the #NoLabels after-convention dinner. Hell, maybe he even resigns six months into 2019?

I wonder if Lipinski wins he will be bitter and take it out on Dems, like not voting for Pelosi if they have like 218/219 seats or caucusing with Rs in a final term as an FU to Ds.

That's actually something I've been worried about, tbh.

What happens if no speaker candidate gets a majority?

[Dr. MB]

The fact that he cosponsored the so-called “First Amendment Defense Act” is unforgivable. Lipinski should have been gone a long time ago. If he survives this year, then the DNC needs to put in however much money it takes to get rid of him in 2020.

Since I'm too lazy to Google it, what is the first amendment Defense Act?

The cake shop bill.

[Dr. MB]

At this point I don't really care who wins the primary.

Also a surprise that Sanders endorsed Newman. I'd thought he'd've stayed out of the race.

[Dr. MB]

With it being this close, I wouldn't put it past Lipinski to pull a Lieberman and run third party should he lose the primary.

I think IL ballot law prevents that.

If Lipinski loses, and the GOP somehow drops Jones, could they nominate him instead?