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for U.S. Senate While we haven't agreed with every decision he has made during the past six years, we believe Sen. Richard Durbin should be returned to the U.S. Senate. Durbin has secured funding for road and mass transit programs in this state and has secured grant money for other important issues, like emergency funding to fight the West Nile virus. His views have been moderate and have represented the state. His Republican opponent, Jim Durkin, says our senator has been "ineffective" in Washington. While we disagree, Durkin's criticism of the slow pace for O'Hare's expansion plans is duly noted. While Durbin has made a lot of noise about getting this plan passed, nothing has happened. O'Hare is critical to this area — and this state's economy — and action should be taken on this matter soon. But any time an incumbent is challenged, the burden of proof is on the challenger to provide compelling reasons why a change is needed. In this race, Durkin has not laid out convincing evidence that change is sorely needed.
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