* Tuesday press release that I somehow missed in my in-box yesterday…

Today, the Nikki Budzinski for Congress campaign is launching its second broadcast television ad of the general election. The ad, called “Walk the Walk”, is delivered by former Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown, and focuses on law enforcement’s support of Budzinski. The Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association endorsed Nikki earlier this summer.

Budzinski was the first candidate to begin paid advertising in IL13. “Walk the Walk” will run on broadcast in the St. Louis, and Springfield, Decatur, Champaign media markets.

* The spot…

* Script…

Sheriff Brown: A lot of politicians talk the talk about supporting firefighters and police.

Nikki Budzinski walks the walk.

At the firefighter’s union she worked her tail off to get firefighters the pay, training and respect they deserve.

Nikki’s endorsed by police because she is a strong voice for law enforcement.

And she’ll strongly oppose anyone who wants to defund police.

Nikki Budzinski’s got our back – and we’ve got hers.

…Adding… Politico…

Thursday at 7 p.m.: An IL-13 debate between Republican Regan Deering and Democrat Nikki Budzinski. Sponsored by Illinois Public Media, WAND News and the League of Women Voters of Champaign County. The debate will be broadcast live on WILL-TV, WILL-AM 580, WILL-FM 90.9, WSIU-TV, WSUI-FM out of Carbondale, the 9 Network, KSDK (online only), STLPR NPR out of St. Louis, WAND out of Decatur and NPR Illinois out of Springfield. It will also stream on Illinois Public Media’s Facebook and YouTube pages.