What They’re Saying About Dan Seals & The Tenth District …
Poll Shows Seals As Likely Nominee Against Kirk
The Politico November 12, 2007
(The Politico)Marketing executive Dan Seals holds a commanding lead over former Clinton administration aide Jay Footlik by 52 points for the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), according to a poll released by his campaign.
Seals To Run Again For Kirk's House Seat In 2008
Associated Press, June 21, 2007
"Bush adviser Karl Rove recently wrote a memo that Kirk's seat was one of three of the nine Illinois congressional seats held by the GOP that the party needs to work hardest to protect in 2008."
Illinois: Seals Officially Kicks Off Second Try to Oust Kirk
Roll Call, June 21, 2007
“Since coming to Washington, Mark Kirk has been a rubber stamp for the Bush administration, voting with Bush every four out of five times, and supporting [President] Bush’s failed ‘stay the course’ agenda in Iraq. But now, after a poor election performance against Dan Seals in 2006, Kirk’s running scared,” said Ryan Rudominer, a DCCC spokesman.
Kirk-Seals Rematch will be top suburban race in ‘08
Eric Krol, The Daily Herald, April 6, 2007
“The biggest congressional race next year in Illinois will be the rematch between Republican Rep. Mark Kirk and Democratic challenger Dan Seals.”
“A race between the two would be huge…because Seals came unexpectedly close last year, scoring nearly 47 percent against a respected, three-term incumbent in Kirk. Seals raised an impressive $1.9 million, getting some help from Obama and Durbin.”
“With 2008 potentially another Democratic year and with…Sen. Hillary Clinton or Sen. Barack Obama as possible presidential nominees increasing turnout in Illinois, Seals is well-positioned for an upset.”
Most Valiant Effort 2006
New York Times/CQ Politics.com, November 16, 2006
“…Seals took a respectable 47 percent of the vote…suggesting potential for a bright future in politics…”
10th District incumbent facing strong challenger
Andy Shaw, ABC 7 Political Reporter, October 18, 2006
“But Kirk is facing a surprisingly strong challenge from Democrat Dan Seals…who is getting a lot of help from political heavyweights like senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama in his first campaign for Congress.
“…the momentum may be changing, and Kirk, a three-term congressman who has had an air of invincibility over the years, seems to realize at this point that he is in the fight of his political life.” Dlkkjjj
FOR CONGRESS: SEALS
A Promising New Voice With New Ideas For The 10th District
Chicago Jewish Star Editorial Endorsement, November 3, 2006
“Dan Seals shows promise, and proposes a program of action…which could produce positive results for the 10th District."
10th District Heating Up
Lakeland Journal, July 7, 2006
“The Cook Political Report…recently upgraded the 10th District race between Dan Seals and Mark Kirk to its Competitive House Race chart. Seals is turning up the heat on…Mark Kirk.”
