I normally don't post about Congressman Tim Johnson, as I work for him, and I know a lot of you got tired of my shilling for Senator Judy Myers last fall, but I thought I'd post this for discussion since nobody else has:
David Gill, the emergency room physician from Clinton who opposed U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson, R-Urbana, in 2004 and 2006, apparently won't be a candidate in 2008.
He said Tuesday that he needs to spend more time with his three children, ages 9-17, after the May 24 death of their mother, and his wife, Polly Gill.
"It was a difficult decision," said Gill, "but I need to make them priority Number 1."
Gill said he plans to stay active in politics and would even consider being slated for next year's 15th Congressional District race if Democrats are unable to place a candidate on the ballot for the Feb. 5 primary election.
Terry Redman of Wapella, the 15th Congressional District Democratic committeeman, said this morning that he is meeting with potential congressional candudates, but declined to reveal any names.
Asked if he thought it likely he'd find a candidate to oppose Johnson, he said, "I sure hope so.
"That's all I want to say at this point. There's still a lot of time for people to jump into the race if they want to.'
Discuss.
I wouldn't mind seeing Erika Harold around these parts a little more :-)
If I must live in a district with a Republican Congressman, Tim Johnson is a good choice.
Michael Fuerst