from the RNCC
The controversy over the stimulus package continues, both nationally and in Illinois – creating a political problem for the Illinois Democrats who blindly supported the bill that has created more government, but not more jobs.
All three of Illinois’ vulnerable Democrats in the House- Melissa Bean, [...]
by Joe Calomino
Last weekend, Representatives, Bobby Rush (IL District 1); Jesse Jackson (IL District 2); Daniel Lipinski (IL District 3); Luis Gutierrez (IL District 4); Mike Quigley (IL District 5); Danny Davis (IL District 6); Melissa Bean (Il District 8); Janice Schakowsky (IL District 9); Deborah Halvorson (IL District 11); [...]
Saying he's "not a politician, and won't become one", Dirk Beveridge launched his campaign yesterday to unseat Democrat Congresswomen Melissa Bean in the 8th Congressional District. The 48 year-old resident of Barrington, joins a crowded field of Republicans vying to take on Bean, including John Dawson, Christopher' [...]
Some more health care news...
Moderate Democrats Voice Concerns
In her Sun-Times column this morning, Carol Marin singles out Democratic Reps. Melissa Bean and Bill Foster for their yes votes in favor of health care legislation this past weekend:
We may disagree with one another on whether, in the end, this legislation is good for America. [...]
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady issued the following statement today on the passage of Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats’ government-run health care experiment:
"Today is a disappointing day for Illinoisans as Nancy Pelosi, Melissa Bean, Debbie Halvorson and Bill Foster ignored the concerns of voters and rammed a trillion" [...]
from the Walsh for Congress campaign
Lake Zurich, IL -- Joe Walsh, Republican Candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois issued the following statement in response to Rep. Melissa Bean’s votes in favor of the House health care bill and against the Stupak Amendment this [...]
Melissa Bean -- Yes. The Politico.
Lake Zurich, IL -- The Joe Walsh for Congress Exploratory Committee is filing its paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission today. Joe Walsh is now an official candidate for the 8th District seat currently held by Melissa Bean and has begun [...]
Bean is TOAST!!! 
