* Roll Call…
Most of the 10 most vulnerable House members are still Democrats, who are defending their majority. But with six months until Election Day, two Republicans join the list. […]
Republican newcomers include Illinois’ Rodney Davis, who clung to his seat during the 2018 Democratic wave and faces the same, well-funded opponent this year. […]
Davis held on by the slimmest of margins during the 2018 wave that swept Democrats into the majority, so he’s no stranger to tough races that attract a lot of outside money. His bid for a fifth term once again finds him up against Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and offers Democrats one of their few opportunities to oust a Republican. The race will be hotly contested, with health care taking a prominent role in the messaging. Dirksen Londrigan had a slight fundraising advantage with $1.6 million on hand on March 31 to Davis’ $1.5 million.
* Rodney Davis fundraising email…
***Urgent: Please read!***
Friend,
Today, Rodney Davis’ seat was listed as a “Top 10 Most Vulnerable” and Democrats are circling the wagons saying that they expect to flip it in November.
Our opponent Betsy “Leftwing” Londrigan wants to win here. If elected, she would be a key ally for Nancy Pelosi and the far Left. We can’t allow this to happen.
We wouldn’t be calling on you if this wasn’t urgent. Londrigan is using the Pelosi’s campaign arm, the DCCC, and its digital fundraising machine to outraise us by bringing even more national attention to this race.
Our team knows that nobody will fight for Downstate Illinois more than Rodney. Even during these unprecedented times, he is working across the aisle to make sure that Illinois has the resources it needs to help its citizens get through this pandemic.
Meanwhile…. Nancy Pelosi is eating ice cream in her kitchen and pushing a partisan, far Left agenda that is stalling much needed action in Congress.
It couldn’t be any more clear who the problem is. The far Left would rather watch America suffer than work with President Trump and GOP leadership to do what’s right.
Our opponent has already been endorsed by the far Left in D.C. and if she were to win this seat, it would mean that Nancy Pelosi would have another vote in her hands.
We need your help in this fight, Friend. Can you rush in $25, $15, $10, $5, or even just $1 to help us fight back against the unlimited resources of the far Left?
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Thank you,
Team Rodney
Downstate Illinois is the #1 target for Democrats this year, can we count on you to rush in $15, $10, $5, or even $1, to help Rodney win this race?
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* Betsy Dirksen Londrigan fundraising email…
We know that so many in our community have been impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. We greatly appreciate you being a part of this incredible team, and please only consider contributing to our campaign if you are able to do so. Stay safe and healthy!
Richard — We have HUGE breaking news to share: Roll Call just named Rodney Davis one of the top 10 most vulnerable members of Congress and IL-13 the one seat in the entire country most likely to flip from Republican to Democrat in 2020.
Flip IL-13 blue
In 2018, Betsy came within less than one point of beating Rodney Davis and her rematch this November is poised to be just as close. Roll Call is calling our race one of Democrats’ “few opportunities to oust a Republican.”
Bottom Line: Protecting and expanding our Democratic House majority starts right here in Central Illinois.
With Rodney Davis now being named one of the most vulnerable members of Congress and a pure toss-up race by several election forecasters, Washington Republicans and their corporate and special-interests backers will amp up their efforts to protect Rodney Davis — and we need to be ready, Richard.
We’ve relied on this grassroots team every step of the way to ensure we have the resources we need to flip IL-13 blue. Will you step up with a contribution of $3 or more to help us raise $5,000 by midnight so we can build on this incredible momentum?
* DCCC…
“It’s no surprise that Congressman Davis ranks high on the list of ‘most vulnerable’ incumbents,” said DCCC Spokesperson Courtney Rice. “Between Davis’ continued attacks on Central Illinoisans’ health care and his record of putting special interests first, come November, Rodney Davis will find himself on a one-way, first-class flight back to Illinois.”
- NIU Grad - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 1:58 pm:
“Nancy Pelosi is eating ice cream in her kitchen and pushing a partisan, far Left agenda that is stalling much needed action in Congress.”
Wait, so she’s doing nothing…while pushing an agenda…while also stalling someone else’s agenda…
My brain hurts.
- Commisar Gritty - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:03 pm:
It is insane how far the Overton Window has shifted to allow for anyone on this planet to believe that Pelosi is far left.
- slow down - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:05 pm:
Davis is such a standard fare Republican. His rationale for re-election is “I’m a Republican.” Whether that remains enough to keep his seat is an evolving question.
- West Sider - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:11 pm:
I look forward to a day in the very distant future, when Republicans once again become a party interested in solving problems and bettering all lives. But to hurry that day- every single one needs to be shown the door.
- Roman - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:13 pm:
Davis has gotta be hoping U of I sticks with online learning in the fall semester. I also think he might be in better shape this year than in ‘18 because the hardcore Trumpsters have their guy on the ballot now.
- Nick Name - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:14 pm:
===Nancy Pelosi is eating ice cream in her kitchen and===
Apparently, all you have to do to get donations is drop Pelosi’s name in any sort of nonsensical word salad.
- walker - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:24 pm:
His attackers are “circling the wagons.” ??
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:27 pm:
If colleges are open, given how things are rolling, Davis could be in serious trouble.
Trouble doesn’t mean he’ll lose, but he can’t sleep on what the mood might be with this Presidential voter universe
- Gotta ask - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:29 pm:
Why bother with first class on the ticket???
- Froganon - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:31 pm:
Given hard core, right-wing Trumpsters’ determination flout all measures to protect themselves from the virus raises the question of how many will be able to vote in Nov. Of course, it also raises the spector of how many innocent bystanders they take down with them.
- Nick Name - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:33 pm:
===Our opponent has already been endorsed by the far Left in D.C.===
Rep. Davis, the far left hates the Democratic Party and its candidates. Or weren’t you paying attention during the primiaries in February and March, when Dirksen Londrigan was accosted by Berners? Keep up.
- OpentoDiscussion - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:45 pm:
Each candidate is pretty much a mirror of their respective Party, particularly on such hot button issues as an expanded national health care and amnesty.
Davis has had both easy and tough elections in the past. Barely won in 2012 and 2020 (against Londrigan who is again running) but won easily in 2014 and 2016.
A lot of money probably will be poured into this race. Should be interesting.
- Lynn S. - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:52 pm:
“…on a one-way, first-class ticket back to Illinois”
And I have no doubt he’ll try to bill it to his campaign fund…or pull an Aaron Schock and also bill it to his PAC.
- Lucky Pierre - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 2:53 pm:
Navy Pelosi a far left Liberal?
Only a lifetime rating of 93% Nobody is perfect
https://progressivepunch.org/scores.htm?house=house
- hisgirlfriday - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 3:00 pm:
@Roman - Don’t forget that ISU is in the district too.
Regardless of whether classes are in session though, Rodney will lose Champaign County and do poorly among the white college educated folks in this district. I am curious to see whether Metro East/Decatur working class white Trump voters have soured on him at all.
- Jibba - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 3:01 pm:
“…he is working across the aisle…”
Assumes facts not in evidence.
- Chatham Resident - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 3:03 pm:
“I am curious to see whether Metro East/Decatur working class white Trump voters have soured on him at all.”
Don’t forget most of Springfield is in the 13th too. Most everything east of Veterans until you get to about Leland Grove. Including east side, Capitol complex, downtown, and UIS.
- Loofa - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 3:14 pm:
“he is working across the aisle to make sure that Illinois has the resources it needs to help its citizens get through this pandemic.”
His phony “civility” and “bipartisan” shtick is possibly the most irritating thing about him. At least lahood doesn’t pretend to be anything but a GOP yes-man, even to the detriment of his district.
- Anonymouse - Tuesday, May 5, 20 @ 3:24 pm:
I’m assuming “first class” line is a reference to when Rep. Davis flew first class in the midst of a government shutdown caused by his own party.