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Democratic Primary Battle in IL-2

Northern Public Radio
Published October 7, 2011 at 3:39 PM CDT
NIU political science professor Matt Streb

By Dan Klefstad

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wnij/local-wnij-989119.mp3

DeKalb – Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. has a primary opponent. Former Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson announced she'll challenge Jackson in the Democratic Primary in the 2nd District. WNIJ's Dan Klefstad discusses this development with NIU political scientist Matt Streb.