I voluntarily spent a week in my own jail as Sheriff in 2008 and used that moment to speak to reforming prisons and our criminal justice system. The only way the government can give out “free” stuff is by first stealing it from someone else, or printing it through the federal reserve. These are unconstitutional and unwinnable wars that we should end immediately. The US needs to get back to work. ABOUT THE CANDIDATE. Wilson has also made headlines for handing out masks to various communities. Sign up here. Assuming your victory, choose a single issue you would prioritize in the coming term – name it and describe what you want to accomplish. One of the most important roles a Senator plays is recommending candidates to the White House to fill vacant U.S. Attorney positions in the Senator’s state. ILLINOIS — Dick Durbin is looking to hold off several challengers Tuesday to win a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. Editorial: Invoke the 25th Amendment. I am running to bring back that sense of bipartisanship to Washington, DC. I have the most significant experience in defending and upholding the Constitution as the former Lake County Sheriff from 2006-2018 and as a prior county, state, and federal prosecutor before that. MARK CURRAN. The US Pentagon has indicated that China is the biggest military threat to the US. We can’t just print and spend money and expect it to create real sustainable growth. She’s not perfect, but she’s who this country needs in order to have liberty in our lifetime. We cannot reopen or stimulate the economy unless we get the virus under control—but getting the virus under control and stimulating the economy is not an either-or proposition. In 2011, I publicly criticized the Office of the Lake County State’s Attorney. Senator Durbin has also been an enemy of the middle-class voting in favor of favorable trade deals with China, supporting NAFTA, and working with lobbyists on behalf of special interests, the wealthiest corporations, and individuals. Curran, a Pittsburgh native, attended Spring Hill College in Alabama for his bachelor’s degree before coming to … Many more were subject to forced sterilization. I will also work to get the government off of the backs of small businesses. However, Congress will want to see major structural reforms before it bails out a state with an addiction to wasteful spending. Mark C. Curran, Jr. is the former Sheriff of Lake County, where he served the people honorably for 12 years. Allowing insurance to be purchased across state lines will also foster greater competition. "I think this first issue is the economy Craig, and … Mark Curran, who served as Lake County sheriff for a dozen years, has said he would give Trump a B- grade for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, putting much of the responsibility on long-serving members of the U.S. House and Senate. As evidenced by the last few days, right wing militias pose an internal threat. We need to bring our troops home from Afghanistan and Iraq. Health care workers across Illinois are also "looking for a helping hand from Washington," Durbin said Monday in an interview with PBS NewsHour. His office represented my office as Sheriff in a sub-par manner and he subsequently tried to damage my reputation and those of the dedicated men and women of the LCSO. Since it’s inception, the federal government has had over 50 years to get it right, and after decades of intervening in the healthcare market with trillions of dollars spent and thousands of regulations created, what do we have to show for it? Given that some of the jobs lost may be permanently so, we need a national jobs policy similar to the WPA. I have pushed for Comprehensive Immigration Reform despite the political danger in doing so. I became a Republican in 2008, but I continued to work in an independent fashion. 3) The Federal Reserve and the national debt they’ve enabled. I was first elected as a Democrat in 2006. I strongly disagree with many of President Trump’s current statements and his rhetoric in general and believe our country needs healing and unification. We do not have to look far to see the consequences of spending beyond our means. While the Trump presidency has been a disaster, Biden has failed to form a progressive agenda. I will work across party lines. While partisan fights often receive the most attention, I have a history of working in a bipartisan manner on issues important to our country and the State of Illinois, including delivering billions of dollars to Illinois to help create jobs and grow economic opportunity in our state. IL Senate Race: Dick Durbin Takes On 4 Challengers - Across Illinois, IL - The Nov. 3 election pits Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin against challengers Mark Curran… I want to bring manufacturing jobs back to cities like Rockford, Peoria, Waukegan, and the Quad Cities. SenateMatch. The industry that flows out of farming like John Deer and Caterpillar need to know that it makes sense to invest in Illinois. Career politicians like Dick Durbin have allowed the rules and the tax code to be written by lobbyists working for the biggest corporations. Finally, Chicago needs to be a safe city to attract homeowners, businesses, and investors. We need to rein in spending. This historic agreement halted Iran’s nuclear weapon program and established an intrusive inspection programs of key Iranian sites to guard against cheating. Learn about Mark Curran Jr., one of the Republican candidates running in primary Election 2020 for U.S. Senate. Durbin was one of the leading voices against Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, which was finalized Monday. One of the keys to getting the Illinois economy back on track again is prioritizing small businesses and the help they need. Obamacare is thousands of pages and should be reviewed to determine which portions of Obamacare are working and which are not. We should build upon its historic expansion of health care and protections for pre-existing conditions to ensure universal coverage and lower costs for all Americans. What do you view as the government’s obligation, if any, to help American workers secure health insurance? Whether everyone is with you or no one is with you. I have introduced a bill that would finance low-interest loans and grants for projects that help transition the U.S. to a clean energy economy. I am the only candidate who will uphold their oath of office, and the only candidate willing to tell the truth about how nearly all of the problems we face today are a result of the federal government being way too big. We will do this by adhering to a general principle that if it can be made in America, then it probably should. He is the only candidate in the field to advocate for a single-payer health care system. Mayors should get out of the business of policing, former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran suggested at a joint editorial board meeting Friday, as his rival in … In 2006, when I first ran for Lake County Sheriff, I ran as a Democrat. If you support a government-related insurance plan, how would you pay for it? And while we should test strategies to further those gains--such as allowing more people to buy into Medicare or expanding a public insurance option--which may lead us toward a Medicare-for-all system, we must do everything within our power to defend the ACA, not tear it down as my Republican colleagues have been trying to do for the past ten years. Election Day is Tuesday. We need to find solutions to fair trade that will promote and protect the US economy. Both can be adequately funded by making the wealthy pay in their fair share. Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was asked why Obamacare did not have tort reform provisions and he reportedly responded, “because we want it to pass.” The quip implied that they only had Democrats voting for Obamacare and Democrats do not want tort reform or malpractice reform. I have a lifetime of advocacy on behalf of the poor and most vulnerable. To even the playing field in our society by seeking parity for all communities in spending our tax dollars fairly, especially on jobs, training, education, healthcare and business development through contracts for small businesses should be our first priority. He has called for states to reopen, warning about the long-term effects of shutdowns on small businesses. We have approximately $26 trillion in debt and even with tax cuts in 2019, our budget was still a trillion dollars out of whack. The very manufacturing that turned our nation into a powerhouse. My opponent has consistently voted for spending increases. The United States faces a host of international threats, many of which do not respect international boundaries and require collective actions. 6) A balanced budget - the federal government has wastefully accumulated a $26 trillion national debt which is ‘taxation without representation’ for future generations. In 150 words or fewer, make a pitch for the presidential candidate you support. What are your highest priorities for Illinois and the nation? I favor “improved Medicare for all,” while my opponent has not come out in favor. Before that, he served in the U.S. House. The Republicans want border security. Not only were these bailouts unconstitutional, but they were wasteful and immoral, and the short-term gain will eventually be overshadowed by the long-term pain. I continue to think and pray on this decision. Editorial: Concede or resign, President Trump. The Chicago businessman unsuccessfully ran for Chicago mayor in 2015 and 2019. Campaign finance records show Durbin has significantly out raised and outspent his four opponents. The problem with healthcare in the United States is the ever-increasing costs. The reality is nobody will get anything they want, unless there is compromise. Out on the campaign trail, I have been speaking to government workers that are worried about their pensions. Illinois is suffering as a result of our debt, with those in our middle class, farming, and small business community being impacted most. Whereas Dick Durbin is a far-left partisan, I have a record as an independent. I have run my campaign as the middle-class candidate and Social Security is especially important to the middle class. We need to provide additional resources to health care and other workers, who are on the frontlines of fighting this virus. Challenging Durbin are: Republican Mark Curran Jr. of Libertyville, an attorney and former Lake County sheriff; businessman Willie Wilson of Chicago who is running under his own third party; David Black of Rockford, a member of the Green Party; and Danny Malouf of Woodstock, a libertarian. "I'm not necessarily a fan of Roe v. Wade because of the federal overreach," Malouf said. We created a bipartisan screening committee co-chaired by two former federal judges, and we put out a public call for candidates to apply for and receive consideration. 3) Repealing domestic spying programs - the government is illegally spying on American citizens, that’s not freedom. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune… Unfortunately, the Democratic Party has yet again, made a poor choice for their candidate. That means improving federal assistance to help make health insurance more affordable for working families, expanding Medicaid in all states, allowing all individuals the option of purchasing a private or public health insurance plan, ensuring better availability of dental and mental health care, and reducing the cost of prescription drugs. However, since then, Republicans in Congress have sought to cut our safety net by gutting funding, limiting benefits, and constricting eligibility--and the most recent Republican tax cut and ACA repeal efforts targeted the solvency of Medicare. Curran has said his biggest priority as a senator would be to roll back business regulations and lower taxes. I will work with federal agencies like the FBI, ATF, DEA, and ICE in conjunction with local law enforcement to make sure all of Illinois is safe. There is not a former Sheriff in the United States Senate nor anyone with as significant a law enforcement background as me. Joe Biden will unite this country instead of dividing us. We need to implement a science-based, national strategy to contain the virus, including ramping up testing and the production of personal protective equipment. You as an individual should be able to choose how you spend your own money and save for your own retirement - not the government. Return to Patch for tonight's local election results and subscribe for free news alerts and updates. But we also must build on the ACA by bringing down the cost of prescription drug prices and creating a public option to further reduce health care costs. Debt that is not only crippling our nation but will cripple future generations. Both opponents seemingly do not understand the gravity of the situation we’re all facing. I have been spending a lot of time working with Dr. Steven Mosher, one of the leading experts on China. Identify 3 national security threats to the United States. The economy needs to be rebuilt. "Here’s the truth: The president caused this. Nobody in Congress has a stronger record of keeping people safe than myself. Black's platform also supports a $20 federal minimum wage, affordable housing for all, 75 percent spending cuts for the military and a variety of green-infrastructure initiatives, including electric mass transit, environmentally beneficial buildings and a ban on fracking. He began the process of bringing US troops home. I will use the bully pulpit to call out Illinois elected officials that do not adhere to these basic tenets. "Sen. Dick Durbin didn't give away any," Wilson said. Willie Wilson, who recently got the endorsement of former Illinois Gov. Get our latest editorials, commentaries and columns, delivered twice a week in our Fighting Words newsletter. I will continue to listen and learn more about the candidates and their plans for the future of this country. Currently, the Democrats hold the majority in the House of Representatives and control the checkbook. Dick Durbin has done little to nothing to help Illinois. Illinois needs to create a climate where workers will want to move to Illinois and that means we’ll have to lower taxes and have fewer regulations. I intend to fight for their pensions. The Illinois economy is suffering. We need to cut waste and work toward a balanced budget. As a result of my position on this issue, I had my opponents in the primary consistently distort my record. I have mended fences with the new Lake County State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim, but at one time I announced my intention to run against him for that position. • Economic destabilization of the U.S. dollar. Curran is … I have also been speaking to folks in places like Dick Durbin’s hometown of East St. Louis and communities he’s forgotten, like Cairo. I believe that achieving equity for all communities in tax spending to ensure the proportionate use of tax dollars to enrich all communities, is the single, budget neutral, action that can be taken to ensure development occurs equally for all of our citizens. The Affordable Care Act is failing Americans and Illinois residents due to flaws that were written into the system and Republican efforts to undermine it, Black said, calling for "improved Medicare for all.". While we need to safeguard the integrity of our elections, I do not see any real foreign threats to our actual security that would justify our current level of military spending. ... View all candidates Collapse candidates: 14% of counties (14 of 102) have reported absentee votes. I am open to reforming both Social Security and Medicare long term, but we cannot diminish benefits for existing retirees and those that are approaching retirement. President Trump, while working with American businesses and inspiring confidence in the economy, helped achieve 50-year lows in unemployment, record growth in the stock market, and an economy that was on fire prior to the pandemic. I would join with those who have already signed on to pending legislation. I called the Office of Mike Waller, former Lake County State’s Attorney and the then-lawyer for the Lake County Sheriff (from 1990-2012), out publicly for violating the rights of criminal defendants. The Green Party candidates are the only real hope for the change we need. Plaintiff’s lawyers are a large part of the Democrats base of contributors and until tort reform is addressed, we will not sufficiently address the costs of healthcare. To avoid devastating consequences for millions of families we need to provide the financial assistance they need to put food on the table, keep a roof over their head, and access vital health care services. I will work to lower the tax rate for small businesses helping them to be able to keep more of their earnings to reinvest in the business and their employees. Readers can learn more about each candidate by reading their Tribune questionnaires, posted here: Why should voters elect you and not your opponent(s)? Each of these make us less free and less safe. Curran Mark Curran : Republican Rep. 2,319,870: 38.9 % ... Durbin. 5) Auditing and ending the Federal Reserve - the Federal Reserve bank creates money out of thin air which leads to inflation and malinvestment that most harms the poor and middle class. My primary opponents also attempted to mislead the public on the reality of how legislation works by implying we can have everything and give up nothing. He was the only candidate that did not say pre-existing conditions should be covered under all insurance plans. There are countless issues where there are clear distinctions between myself and my opponents--but the top three are health care, COVID-19, and who should be President. Do you support the creation or continuation of a program, such as Medicare for All or Obamacare? The economy is in serious danger. Tina Smith Since we cannot always wait on Congress, I brought together the 10 largest hospitals in Chicago to help reduce gun violence. And as your next senator, I will bring all of that with me to Washington, DC. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Wilson has been critical of Gov. Mark Warner (DEM) Daniel Gade ... Dick Durbin (DEM) Mark Curran (GOP) View 2020 Illinois U.S. Senate Election; 2020 Minnesota U.S. Senate Race * = Incumbent. Danny Malouf, the Libertarian Party candidate, is a human resources manager who has called for an end to the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, saying he doesn't believe there should be any national health care plan. I am the only Pro-Life candidate in the race. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was aware of the virus before anyone else, yet they waited to alert the global community of the unfolding health crisis. I do not support a single-payer system or Medicare For All. "What we need to understand is the government is not the solution to our problems; the government is the problem," Malouf said during the NBC 5 forum, calling for governments to "localize decision-making and spending as close to the individual as possible.". If you are a newcomer, tell us how you as a rookie would keep from being a backbencher. The federal government does not have the authority to “secure health insurance” for American workers, nor could it successfully achieve such a goal if it did. If you are an incumbent, tell us the most significant accomplishment of your current term. I was under budget 12 years in a row as Lake County Sheriff. Five candidates for U.S. Senate are on the ballot for the seat occupied by Democrat Dick Durbin, who has represented Illinois in the Senate since 1997. We live in a country where the top 1% has more wealth than the bottom 90%. So, while the other candidates are arguing over who will better run your life, your money, and the economy, I’m saying: I don’t want to run your life, I don’t know how to run your life, and the Constitution doesn’t permit me to run your life. White voters, Black voters and Latino voters were more likely to prefer Durbin. David Black, a retired attorney, is running as a member of the Green Party to unseat Durbin. Social Security was a promise that needs to be protected for Americans that currently receive it and are counting on it for the next couple of decades. When it comes to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, I’ve fought to increase resources for personal protective equipment for frontline and health care workers, increase testing capacity, increase funding for hospitals and other health care providers, provide relief to families through stimulus payments and expanded unemployment insurance, provide assistance for small businesses, and provide funding for state and local governments struggling due to reduced tax revenue. I will work toward helping local officials understand how their policies of higher taxes and more regulations create an unfavorable climate for attracting business. When it comes to ensuring access to affordable, quality health care for everyone, I’ve been a clear defender of the Affordable Care Act, and I have proposed new solutions to expand and improve on the law. China now has the largest navy in the world. We must declare our independence from the Chinese Communist Party. Mike Waller was, and is, a very powerful Lake County Republican. Two tactics that should be employed to lower costs are: 1) rolling back unnecessary regulations and 2) implementing reasonable tort reform. My opponents want to compete for who can promise more free stuff, but neither are willing to admit the consequences of spending trillions of dollars, or where the money must first come from in order to spend it. Social Security and Medicare programs are part of a commitment we make to protect seniors and the most vulnerable among us. China’s dictatorship also poses military and economic threats to the United States and its interests around the world. On a federal level, I want to address the issue of our national debt. Previously, I have spoken and written about how increased competition will help lower healthcare costs. We must do both. Sometimes tough decisions need to be made as to what the US can and cannot afford. However, many young people also subscribe to the concept of entrepreneurship. The Office was known for wrongful convictions. Lastly, I will work to end the dependence that the US currently has on China for manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and trade. Please limit this to policy and approach, not a biography recitation. That is why I’m fighting for an extension of enhanced unemployment benefits, rental and housing assistance, another direct cash payment for families, hazard pay for frontline workers, and support for small businesses struggling to stay afloat. Senator Dick Durbin a "4"--rating--Pro-Abortion. Incumbent Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican opponent Mark Curran Jr. took each other on in a joint Zoom interview with editorial board representatives of the Daily Herald… Many businesses will not be able to reopen even when they’re finally allowed to reopen. View Illinois's US Senate race in numbers. https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/03/sen-dick-durbin-vies-for-fifth-term The pay structure in a small business is much fairer than a large corporation where the top executives receive wages many times that of the average worker. Not to mention the financial burden. Small, local businesses will suffer more from COVID than the large corporations. While allowing the middle class and average American to suffer. He has not been able to entirely drain the swamp, but he has exposed the culture of unaccountability in some Administrative Agencies. I am a businessman and philanthropist who has dedicated my life to helping others. The reality is that, without any action, Social Security will be unable to fulfill its promise to its beneficiaries in 14 years--and delaying action on these difficult decisions will only make changes more disruptive. "And here we are doing what? On Medicare, Congress should enact drug pricing reforms to address the egregious profiteering of drug companies at the expense of seniors and taxpayers while continuing the transition toward a more value-based health care system, which will both improve outcomes and lower costs. People are living longer than ever before, and we are constantly adding to the number of people eligible for Social Security. Our trade deficit with China is now the largest of any bilateral trade deficit of all time. China has had two decades of double-digit increases in military spending. Durbin also had an edge over Curran … Long-term, we need to pass an infrastructure package that will help put people back to work. I have a proven track record of operating a large office, with a multi-million dollar budget, and coming in under budget every single year. One idea that I believe would help is to allow Americans, that do not want to receive Social Security, to opt out of having to pay payroll taxes. My highest priority for Illinois is to help get the Illinois economy back on track. Curran, a longtime Democrat turned Republican, is hoping to pull off the upset and believes Wilson will draw votes from Durbin. Unlike Dick Durbin, I will remember that I am here to represent the people of Illinois and not my personal partisan interests. There are many national security threats to the United States. The Illinois economy needs good-paying jobs. The best way to actually stimulate the economy is to get government out of the way and unleash the power of the free market. View 2020 New Mexico U.S. Senate Election; 2020 Virginia U.S. Senate Race * = Incumbent. Dick Durbin, the second-highest-ranking Democratic senator, recently slammed President Donald Trump and his Republican colleagues in the Senate for prioritizing Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court over coronavirus relief for Americans. President Trump helped steer the “First Step Act” which was significant step forward in criminal justice reform. I became a national leader on Immigration Reform, receiving numerous awards and traveling the country to work toward the passage of a bipartisan immigration bill. This effort encourages hospitals to address health disparities and the lack of opportunities in their communities through local hiring and investment, community programming, and health initiatives. And we can and must do something about gun violence. Regardless of what you think of him, he has been working toward rebuilding the middle class by bringing the good paying jobs back home through fairer trade and stopping the further exodus of manufacturing. Mark Curran is running to represent the ignored middle class taxpayers in Illinois “I’m Mark Curran and I am running for U.S. Senate in 2020 because our faith, our freedoms and our values are under assault from establishment elites including political dinosaur IL- D Sen Dick Durbin, who once said he believes the Constitution is ‘fatally flawed.’ I would prioritize the Illinois economy. Trump concedes to Biden and condemns violent mob as Capitol siege forces painful new questions across government, ‘The biggest mistake I’ve ever made’: Former Missouri Sen. Danforth rues mentoring Josh Hawley, blames him for Capitol riot, Congress certifies Joe Biden’s Electoral College win hours after violent pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, wife of Mitch McConnell, resigns after Trump supporters mob US Capitol, Several state lawmakers from across the country joined, observed US Capitol mob. In a clear distinction from my opponents, I have supported the State of Illinois' pragmatic and responsible approach to protecting Illinoisans and safely reopening only when benchmarks based on science and public health guidance are met. We must also support the millions of frontline health care and other essential workers who help keep us safe. COVID-19 has destroyed jobs. 2020 Illinois Senate debates: Richard Durbin(D) vs.Anne Stava-Murray(D) vs.Mark Curran(R) Former Senators & Senate races: 2016 Illinois Senate debates, Kirk vs.Duckworth 2014 Illinois Senate debates, Durbin vs. Oberweis vs. Hansen 2010 Illinois Senate debates, Kirk vs. Giannoulis 2008 Illinois Senate debate, Sauerberg vs. Durbin Many American’s believe their Constitutional Rights are under attack. Other Americans are concerned with the attack on the sanctity of human life as we witness federal funding for abortion up to and until the moment of conception. I have been working closely with Adam Andrzejewski founder of “Open the Books” and he lists countless sources of wasteful spending by the federal government. It is generational theft. The best place to start is by immediately enacting common sense gun safety laws that will save lives. Choose one and explain your approach to dealing with that threat. The “stimulus” and the bailouts did enough short- and long-term damage already, so I prefer we don’t repeat these mistakes. But we also need to invest in affordable housing, like the bill I introduced with Senator Harris that would provide $70 billion to upgrade and maintain public housing from Chicago to East St. Louis to Cairo. My opponent voted to move the capital of Israel to Jerusalem, while I believe in fair and equal treatment of Plaestinians. Durbin faced no competition in the Democratic primary in March. In the race for U.S. Senate, incumbent Democrat Richard Durbin was preferred over Republcian Mark Curran among voters under 45. 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