From a press release I just got via email:
Steve Sauerberg M.D., a 54-year-old successful family practice physician based in La Grange, Illinois, has entered the Republican primary for the United States Senate seat, currently held by Democrat Dick Durbin.
“ A lifetime of serving others translates well to curing what is wrong with career politician Dick Durbin and his out-of-touch liberal values,” said Sauerberg. “We need to cut taxes to help families and create jobs, cut wasteful pork barrel spending, oppose efforts to reward illegal immigrants with citizenship and taxpayer benefits, and we must develop alternative energy sources including bio-fuels to ensure both energy independence and our national security, while also providing affordable top quality healthcare for all our citizens.”
A loving husband, father of two, and life-long family care physician, Dr. Sauerberg has built one of the largest family medical practices in the western suburbs of Chicago. Steve is also a former medical school teacher, little league coach and was recently chosen to serve on the MacMurray College Board of Trustees, his alma mater. Steve graduated from MacMurray College, located in Jacksonville, Illinois, in 1975 and later graduated the Chicago-based Rush Medical College in 1977. He opened his own medical practice in 1985, which he still maintains today.
Earlier this year, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin was rated the most liberal senator in the country by the National Journal, a respected non-partisan Washington publication.
“It’s troubling how non-partisan sources document that Durbin is the most liberal member of the United States Senate, a real liberal’s liberal. Dick Durbin does not represent our Illinois values,” added Sauerberg. “We need to bring real-life common sense to the national debate so we can find solutions and get results for the taxpayers, families, and seniors of Illinois. I believe I can be that voice and best serve the residents of Illinois here at home and in Washington, D.C.”
An official campaign kick-off will be announced in the coming weeks.
At least he's from Illinois.
He's poised, polished, and successful. His partner, Dr. Dupont, is my primary doctor and we have seen Dr. Sauerberg many times for care over the many years we have lived in La Grange. I can't wait to learn more. This could be fun!
Welcome back, handymom!
Maybe this could be Durbin's and the Chicago/Illinois machine's Swan Song. Enough is enough!
I have known Dr. Steven Sauerberg as a family friend, then later as my Doctor for over 40 years. He is a very smart man with a strong leadership quality. He is caring, fair and honest. He deeply wants to serve our State and our Country. He will bring to Illinois and the U S Senate a fresh voice for the important issues ahead without the political bagage, and with sound patriotic principals. He gets my vote and all the support I can give! ---Dex Means