The Progressive Case Against Dan Lipinski

Very simply: how is this man a Democratic Congressman

Entry Point

Today, the Chicago machine is crumbling as we watch. Back in 2004, however, it was nearly still at the strength of its heyday, and William Lipinski, a longtime Congressman and ally of hard-nosed party boss Mike Madigan, was looking to retire. He had the opportunity to name his successor, as long as he used an old technique that was still poss…