Congressman Jerry Weller repeatedly ignores questions about Iraq from his constituents and challenger John Pavich. He claims to be so focused on his work in Central America (and living in Guatemala with his wife...see
http://www.dailykos.com/... ) that he really doesn't concentrate on Iraq even though I think anyone you would talk to has an opinion about Iraq. Because of his lack of any opinion, John and Senator Durbin held news conferences last week. You can see them on You Tube and see John Pavich for yourself.
In two news conferences last week in Joliet and Bradley, Illinois; John Pavich and Senator Dick Durbin called for a new direction to address the war in Iraq. Pavich stated "It's time for a new plan, new leadership, and a new direction." John has also pledged to go to Iraq once elected to Congress.
You can watch the news conference at
http://www.youtube.com/... and
http://www.youtube.com/... . The question and answer session by the press at the end of part 2 gives you a good idea of Pavich's grasp of national security issues.
You can learn more about John at: http://www.pavichforcongress.com/
You can donate to John (he has raised over $520,000 without DCCC help) at: http://www.actblue.com/...