Hmmm... good question, I’m not sure. It’s probably similar to my Congressional district, which was Republican back in the 20s. Oddly enough, due to the bizarre Gerrymandering, I’m in Bobby Rush’s Congressional district but NOT in Emil Jones’ Senate District, as I am represented by a suburban Lipinski-type “centrist” Dem, State Senator Ed Maloney.
I do know it’s about about 12 years or so since the GOP even bothered to run a Republican against Jones. He’s held that Senate seat since 1983, and been in the state legislature since 1973. The radio ads Ray Wardingley ran noted the irony of Jones holding office for 35 years and claiming this election is all about “change”
BTW, I also helped work on Ray Wardingley’s website. We’re due to take down all the Jones stuff in a few days, so check it out now and let me know you what you think:
I created this graphic when Jones announced his obscure 31 year old son (who barely graduated High School) would be appointed to seat in January. We got accused of being “racist” for this one:
http://www.raywardingley.com/images/eviljonesIII.jpg
The website looks OK, but I have to think the “Evil” Jones thing may be a turn-off to some voters. It’s a cute and apt description, of course, but better to explain why he’s wrong and AWOL from his duties, y’know ?
