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Iraq war vet seeks release to run for Congress
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| Contributor | COSDem |
| Last Edited | COSDem Dec 13, 2005 04:06pm |
| Category | Election Guide |
| News Date | Dec 13, 2005 04:05pm |
| Description | Iraq war veteran Ladda “Tammy” Duckworth is ready to run for the congressional seat held by retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde. The question remains: will she be able to?
As of Monday afternoon, the Hoffman Estates helicopter pilot who lost both of her legs and severely injured her right arm in an insurgent attack, had not been released from active duty in the Army. And that means Duckworth can’t engage in any political activity or she risks a potential dishonorable discharge and loss of benefits.
With less than a week remaining to file for a spot on the March 21 Democratic primary ballot, Duckworth’s supporters do not appear worried yet.
“She’s been going through this process with the Army and she expects to be released this week,” Duckworth spokeswoman Lori Goldberg said. “In the meantime, she’s got friends collecting signatures in the district.”
On the Republican side of the 6th Congressional District race, state Sen. Peter Roskam of Wheaton found out he won’t have a primary opponent after all. John Vivoda, president of the Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board, dropped out Monday. |
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