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  • Lone Democrat drops out of race for Ray LaHood’s seat (IL-18)

    12/07/2007 4:34:24 PM PST · by LdSentinal · 21 replies · 2,230+ views
    The Hill.com ^ | 12/7/07 | Aaron Blake
    Former National Basketball Association coach Dick Versace has decided to drop out of the race to replace retiring Rep. Ray LaHood (R-Ill.), leaving Democrats without a candidate in a race they had hoped to make competitive. Versace announced Friday in a statement that he was exiting the race “due to unforeseen personal circumstances,” but he did not provide details. “Over the course of this campaign, it is clear to me that Illinois families are hungry for change and that Democrats, Republicans and independents are fed up with President Bush and his failed policies,” Versace said. “While I’m disappointed it’s not...
  • Versace: 'I'm all in' House race

    09/22/2007 8:03:50 AM PDT · by ConservativeStatement · 17 replies · 329+ views
    Journal Star ^ | September 21, 2007 | BRENDA ROTHERT
    CANTON - Former NBA and Bradley basketball coach Dick Versace hopes to add another win to his record with a bid for Congress. "I'm all in," Versace, a Democrat, said Thursday. His confirmation ends several weeks of speculation about whether he would seek election for the 18th Congressional District seat held by Ray LaHood, who is not seeking re-election.