Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), who also serves as the Illinois Democratic State Central Committeewoman for the 2nd Congressional District, kicks off her “A Conversation With . . .” series today at 4:00 PM at Corliss High School. The series agenda is to introduce presidential candidates and other national leaders to the voters of Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. The path to victory in the state of Illinois is through the 2nd District.
Rep. Robin Kelly is launching the series to introduce presidential candidates and other national leaders to the voters of Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. The first to appear in the series is former South Bend Mayor and current Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. In addition to Mayor Buttigieg, former Vice-President Joe Biden, Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, have agreed to participate in the coming weeks. Discussions are ongoing with the campaigns of Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
“Illinois Democrats will play a role in determining who the party’s presidential nominee will be and the path to victory in this state goes through the 2nd District,” Congresswoman Kelly said. “This district is a microcosm of Illinois, it is urban, suburban and rural stretching from Hyde Park down to Kankakee. The 2nd District is America.”
The 2nd District is home to Thornton Township which, according to the 2010 Census, is the 2nd largest township in Illinois and Rich Township which has one the highest turnout rates in Democratic primaries in the state.
“Not only is it important that the voters hear from the candidates, but it is also important for there to be a dialogue. This series will give voice to voters from places like the city’s Roseland community, Park Forest in suburban Cook County, Monee Township in Will County and river communities along the Kankakee River,” said Kelly. “When national pundits talk about America’s heartland they do so in simplistic terms which ignores its rich diversity and its complexity. I am glad that Pete, Joe, Amy, Deval, and other candidates have recognized that.”
“A Conversation With . . .” is co-sponsored by Al Riley, Democratic State Central Committeeman for the 2nd Congressional District and 2nd Congressional Dems on the Move.