If you support a government-related insurance plan, how would you pay for it? We need to bring our troops home now, because if not now, then when?! I have the most significant experience in defending and upholding the Constitution as the former Lake County Sheriff from 2006-2018 and as a prior county, state, and federal prosecutor before that. U.S. I have introduced a bill that would finance low-interest loans and grants for projects that help transition the U.S. to a clean energy economy. I am a true Independent who is not bought by any special interest group or lobbyists. So, while the other candidates are arguing over who will better run your life, your money, and the economy, I’m saying: I don’t want to run your life, I don’t know how to run your life, and the Constitution doesn’t permit me to run your life. Career politicians like Dick Durbin have allowed the rules and the tax code to be written by lobbyists working for the biggest corporations. However, Congress will want to see major structural reforms before it bails out a state with an addiction to wasteful spending. I have run my campaign as the middle-class candidate and Social Security is especially important to the middle class. While we need to safeguard the integrity of our elections, I do not see any real foreign threats to our actual security that would justify our current level of military spending. Learn about Mark Curran Jr., one of the Republican candidates running in primary Election 2020 for U.S. Senate. We can’t just print and spend money and expect it to create real sustainable growth. When have you shown independence from your party on an issue of major import? Durbin also had an edge over Curran … I do not believe that it is morally right to hand off all of this debt to our children and grandchildren. In Illinois, the Democratic incumbent, Dick Durbin, is fighting to keep his seat against Republican Mark Curran. Plaintiff’s lawyers are a large part of the Democrats base of contributors and until tort reform is addressed, we will not sufficiently address the costs of healthcare. David Black, a retired attorney, is running as a member of the Green Party to unseat Durbin. China in recent history has executed hundreds upon thousands of its own people and performed millions of forced abortions on Chinese women. Not to mention the financial burden. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Calls For Trump's Removal As 'Unfit' Ramp Up After Capitol Seige, 'The President Is Unfit:' Kinzinger Calls For 25th Amendment, Trump Mob Attacks Capitol; 4 Deaths; 69 Arrests; FBI Seeks Tips, Chaos, Violence, Mockery As Pro-Trump Mob Occupies Congress, 'A Friend To All': Sandy Hook First Responder Dies Of Coronavirus. What policy steps should Congress take (beyond stimulus money or bailouts) in the next year to create as many jobs and as much prosperity as possible? Finally, Chicago needs to be a safe city to attract homeowners, businesses, and investors. I will use my position as Senator to forge relationships and build bridges between parties in order to promote healthy discussion and real solutions. Economic development is critical to strengthening our economy in the wake of COVID-19. Yes, because these programs have failed and ultimately made us less free. Finally, we need tort reform. Five candidates for U.S. Senate are on the ballot for the seat occupied by Democrat Dick Durbin, who has represented Illinois in the Senate since 1997. But we also must build on the ACA by bringing down the cost of prescription drug prices and creating a public option to further reduce health care costs. I had my screening commission update their review, and they gave Mr. Lausch their recommendation and I gave him my support. My opponent voted to move the capital of Israel to Jerusalem, while I believe in fair and equal treatment of Plaestinians. Many more were subject to forced sterilization. The group rated Mark Curran as most prolife with a "1." • Economic destabilization of the U.S. dollar. Mayors should get out of the business of policing, former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran suggested at a joint editorial board meeting Friday, as his rival in … 1) Bringing the troops home - now and from everywhere. There is not a former Sheriff in the United States Senate nor anyone with as significant a law enforcement background as me. This effort encourages hospitals to address health disparities and the lack of opportunities in their communities through local hiring and investment, community programming, and health initiatives. I will work toward helping local officials understand how their policies of higher taxes and more regulations create an unfavorable climate for attracting business. Vice President Joe Biden is a leader who will listen to the experts around him--whether it be public health experts to address the pandemic, foreign policy experts to ensure the U.S. returns to its position of leadership in the world, or economic experts about how we address the recession created by the pandemic to ensure we put people back to work and address economic inequality that has been made worse by this recess. RealClearPolitics - Election 2020 - Illinois Senate - Curran vs. Durbin The incumbent Democratic senator is facing Republican Mark Curran, Green Party candidate David F. Black, Libertarian Danny Malouf and Willie Wilson, who is running under the Willie Wilson Party banner. In the race for U.S. Senate, incumbent Democrat Richard Durbin was preferred over Republcian Mark Curran among voters under 45. Or, mistakenly paying out approximately $140 billion including monies to deceased individuals. In 2011, I publicly criticized the Office of the Lake County State’s Attorney. We cannot reopen or stimulate the economy unless we get the virus under control—but getting the virus under control and stimulating the economy is not an either-or proposition. In 150 words or fewer, make a pitch for the presidential candidate you support. Due to the pandemic, millions of families are struggling and economic experts tell us this recession is likely to have a long tail, meaning we should not expect a quick recovery. ... View all candidates Collapse candidates: 14% of counties (14 of 102) have reported absentee votes. I would be a freshman United States Senator, but I do not know anyone that knows me and thinks I would be a back bencher. Perhaps in my pro-life pitch, although I believe most of us simply agree that federalism is the answer. What do you view as the government’s obligation, if any, to help American workers secure health insurance? In selecting U.S. My whole career has been about showing independence. Some of my primary opponents attempted to incite opposition against me by trying to rally some of the public, with fear and prejudice, against the entire undocumented community. Out on the campaign trail, I have been speaking to government workers that are worried about their pensions. The ceiling on withholding needs to be raised. I will work to represent the needs of all Illinoisans. I have already signed the U.S. Ensuring families have access to quality, affordable health care has never been more important, especially as we face a once-in-a-century public health crisis and pandemic. Two tactics that should be employed to lower costs are: 1) rolling back unnecessary regulations and 2) implementing reasonable tort reform. The Illinois economy is suffering. I believe every American should have health insurance and I believe it should be the goal of the Government to provide health insurance to those who cannot afford it. In order to put people back to work and address climate change, we should invest in large-scale clean energy and carbon reducing projects. I will not sell out. Campaign finance records show Durbin has significantly out raised and outspent his four opponents. Before that, he served in the U.S. House. Some of the current congressional “rookies” have not been willing to be on the back bench. Also, we need to unwind the federal government’s Medicare experiment. Are you prepared to take up real reform to Social Security and Medicare to ensure their future solvency? I am the only Pro-Life candidate in the race. Republican Mark Curran said his experience as an elected official makes him the best pick to run against Democrat Dick Durbin this November. Get our latest editorials, commentaries and columns, delivered twice a week in our Fighting Words newsletter. I would join with those who have already signed on to pending legislation. These are unconstitutional and unwinnable wars that we should end immediately. I think the government has a responsibility to ensure that all Americans have access to health care. Curran Mark Curran : Republican Rep. 2,319,870: 38.9 % ... Durbin. Unlike Dick Durbin, I will remember that I am here to represent the people of Illinois and not my personal partisan interests. We should target resources to those communities hardest hit by the pandemic, of which many are communities of color that were already feeling the impacts of health disparities due to systemic racism in our health care system. Also, I have also been a strong proponent for prison reform since I spent a week in my own jail as Lake County Sheriff in 2008. Please limit this to policy and approach, not a biography recitation. I do not know how you can support law enforcement and teachers and do otherwise. The best way to actually stimulate the economy is to get government out of the way and unleash the power of the free market. Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email [email protected]. Incumbent Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican opponent Mark Curran Jr. took each other on in a joint Zoom interview with editorial board representatives of the Daily Herald… That means improving federal assistance to help make health insurance more affordable for working families, expanding Medicaid in all states, allowing all individuals the option of purchasing a private or public health insurance plan, ensuring better availability of dental and mental health care, and reducing the cost of prescription drugs. The Democrats want something for the undocumented population. 2) Ending all taxpayer-funded foreign aid - the federal government is stealing money from poor people in this country and giving it to rich people in poor countries. The president is unfit, and the president is unwell," the Republican congressman said. There are many national security threats to the United States. "And here we are doing what? Curran said he does not support a nationwide mask mandate, as he believes each state has the constitutional right to forge its own response to the pandemic. Other Americans are concerned with the attack on the sanctity of human life as we witness federal funding for abortion up to and until the moment of conception. White voters, Black voters and Latino voters were more likely to prefer Durbin. Challenging Durbin are: Republican Mark Curran Jr. of Libertyville, an attorney and former Lake County sheriff; businessman Willie Wilson of Chicago who is running under his own third party; David Black of Rockford, a member of the Green Party; and Danny Malouf of Woodstock, a libertarian. 3) Repealing domestic spying programs - the government is illegally spying on American citizens, that’s not freedom. Rod Blagojevich, is running as a third-party candidate to replace Durbin. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home orders and offered to pay fines for churches that violated the order. I have been speaking with farmers and how excess regulations are affecting their ability to survive. We need to implement a science-based, national strategy to contain the virus, including ramping up testing and the production of personal protective equipment. Allowing insurance to be purchased across state lines will also foster greater competition. ILLINOIS — Dick Durbin is looking to hold off several challengers Tuesday to win a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. National healthcare for all, redirecting military spending to help cure social ills, student loan forgiveness. And while we should test strategies to further those gains--such as allowing more people to buy into Medicare or expanding a public insurance option--which may lead us toward a Medicare-for-all system, we must do everything within our power to defend the ACA, not tear it down as my Republican colleagues have been trying to do for the past ten years. We need to roll back unnecessary regulations on businesses, lower tax rates, and pass tort reform. Social security and Medicare are the safety net promised to our seniors who have contributed their entire lives to a system they believed in, I am prepared to work with my colleagues to find real reform that will protect both. Since we cannot always wait on Congress, I brought together the 10 largest hospitals in Chicago to help reduce gun violence. Small businesses are the key to the future of America and American success. What Congress needs the most is open communication between all sides. Dick Durbin has done little to nothing to help Illinois. If you are an incumbent, tell us the most significant accomplishment of your current term. He began the process of bringing US troops home. For starters, we need to immediately offer a social security opt-out option in order to limit future liabilities and allow people to keep the money they earn. We currently have the largest trade deficit in American history. While partisan fights often receive the most attention, I have a history of working in a bipartisan manner on issues important to our country and the State of Illinois, including delivering billions of dollars to Illinois to help create jobs and grow economic opportunity in our state. While the Trump presidency has been a disaster, Biden has failed to form a progressive agenda. To reduce the high costs of health care, we must address high prescription drug costs. He has not been able to entirely drain the swamp, but he has exposed the culture of unaccountability in some Administrative Agencies. The reality is that, without any action, Social Security will be unable to fulfill its promise to its beneficiaries in 14 years--and delaying action on these difficult decisions will only make changes more disruptive. The reality is nobody will get anything they want, unless there is compromise. Health care workers across Illinois are also "looking for a helping hand from Washington," Durbin said Monday in an interview with PBS NewsHour. He also said he wants to enact tort reform, saying it's the only way to address health care costs. Each of these make us less free and less safe. War & Peace Mark Curran: Sanctions & possible bombing, to stop spread of nuclear arms. There are countless issues where there are clear distinctions between myself and my opponents--but the top three are health care, COVID-19, and who should be President. She’s not perfect, but she’s who this country needs in order to have liberty in our lifetime. The IL Right to Life Action group gave incumbent U.S. I have introduced legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices on behalf of the seniors they serve, cracking down on the abusive patent and monopoly practices used by the pharmaceutical industry to stifle competition, allowing the safe importation of cheaper drugs from countries like Canada, protecting patients from unreasonably high out-of-pocket costs, requiring drug companies to disclose the prices of their drugs to the public, including in their ads, and imposing stiff penalties on companies that unjustifiably and dramatically increase the price of their drugs year after year. If you are a newcomer, tell us how you as a rookie would keep from being a backbencher. China has had two decades of double-digit increases in military spending. The economic strength of China has put its neighbors in a poor bargaining position as China looks to expand its control in East Asia. Social Security was a promise that needs to be protected for Americans that currently receive it and are counting on it for the next couple of decades. In 2018, I worked with the White House and Republicans to enact into law the First Step Act, the most significant criminal justice reform legislation in a generation. Previously, I have spoken and written about how increased competition will help lower healthcare costs. ABOUT THE CANDIDATE. Jo Jorgensen is the only candidate who represents peace, liberty, accountability, self-ownership, and sound economics. The US Pentagon has indicated that China is the biggest military threat to the US. I am not a career politician and do not plan to be. And we must address the root caucus of gun violence by reversing the decades of underinvestment in the communities hardest hit by gun violence, poverty, and the lack of opportunity. Election Day is Tuesday. The federal government needs to get out of the way, and stop writing thousands of pages of regulations that later allow for big pharma and big insurance lobbyists to write the rules. I have also been speaking to folks in places like Dick Durbin’s hometown of East St. Louis and communities he’s forgotten, like Cairo. And lastly, one of the clearest distinctions between myself and my opponents is I have not and do not support Donald Trump. I became a national leader on Immigration Reform, receiving numerous awards and traveling the country to work toward the passage of a bipartisan immigration bill. Joe Biden will unite this country instead of dividing us. Assuming your victory, choose a single issue you would prioritize in the coming term – name it and describe what you want to accomplish. As evidenced by the last few days, right wing militias pose an internal threat. The problem with healthcare in the United States is the ever-increasing costs. Illinois is at the bottom in many economic categories including the number of citizens leaving, debt, taxes, and credit rating. Heading into the 2020 campaign season, Republican leaders were concerned about finding a strong candidate to challenge Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. Wilson is the closest to Durbin, bringing in just over $3 million and spending about $1 million, while Curran's campaign has spent nearly 96 percent of the $314,000 it raised. I am open to reforming both Social Security and Medicare long term, but we cannot diminish benefits for existing retirees and those that are approaching retirement. I paid a high price as Mike Waller never spoke to me again. Return to Patch for tonight's local election results and subscribe for free news alerts and updates. Campaigning in the wake of mass protests across the U.S. in response to the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks and other Black citizens, Durbin has pointed to his work on criminal justice reform. "Here’s the truth: The president caused this. Republican Mark Curran won the GOP Senate primary in Illinois on Tuesday, earning him the chance to take on Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in the November general election. Attorneys for the Northern District of Illinois, I am proud that we have been able to insulate the process from partisan politics under both Democratic and Republican Administrations. Since it’s inception, the federal government has had over 50 years to get it right, and after decades of intervening in the healthcare market with trillions of dollars spent and thousands of regulations created, what do we have to show for it? We are living in arguably the most lawless period in American history. When it comes to ensuring access to affordable, quality health care for everyone, I’ve been a clear defender of the Affordable Care Act, and I have proposed new solutions to expand and improve on the law. Later, I led an effort to win the key Senate vote to advance the nuclear agreement reached between Iran, the US, Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and China. Durbin was one of the leading voices against Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, which was finalized Monday. The United States faces a host of international threats, many of which do not respect international boundaries and require collective actions. I became a Republican in 2008, but I continued to work in an independent fashion. Debt that is not only crippling our nation but will cripple future generations. His office represented my office as Sheriff in a sub-par manner and he subsequently tried to damage my reputation and those of the dedicated men and women of the LCSO. To avoid devastating consequences for millions of families we need to provide the financial assistance they need to put food on the table, keep a roof over their head, and access vital health care services. I support a fair and comprehensive approach to improve the adequacy of benefits, especially for our most vulnerable, while ensuring the long-term stability of benefits. China has the goal of replacing the US as the world economic superpower and would seek to destroy the U.S. economy if it benefited China. Currently, the Democrats hold the majority in the House of Representatives and control the checkbook. I will work to roll back unnecessary regulations on small businesses, making it easier for them to compete. We should build upon its historic expansion of health care and protections for pre-existing conditions to ensure universal coverage and lower costs for all Americans. Both Black voters and Latino voters were more likely to back Durbin … I have been spending a lot of time working with Dr. Steven Mosher, one of the leading experts on China. I intend to fight for their pensions. SenateMatch. 2 ranking Democrat in leadership. On the issue of Iranian nuclear proliferation, I was the original sponsor along with former Republican Senator Gordon Smith of a Senate bill -- the Iran Counter Proliferation Act -- key components of which became the basis for the strict petroleum sanctions regime that helped bring Iran to the negotiating table over its nuclear weapons program. Given that some of the jobs lost may be permanently so, we need a national jobs policy similar to the WPA. Fortunately, I was already familiar with Mr. Lausch as he had applied for our bipartisan process in 2012 and had been vetted. Most small businesses were terrified of being sued during the pandemic for violating any regulations or someone claiming that they received the virus from their business. To even the playing field in our society by seeking parity for all communities in spending our tax dollars fairly, especially on jobs, training, education, healthcare and business development through contracts for small businesses should be our first priority. In the race for U.S. Senate, Richard Durbin led Mark Curran among both voters under 45 and older voters. I voluntarily spent a week in my own jail as Sheriff in 2008 and used that moment to speak to reforming prisons and our criminal justice system. Mark C. Curran, Jr. is the former Sheriff of Lake County, where he served the people honorably for 12 years. The federal government does not have the authority to “secure health insurance” for American workers, nor could it successfully achieve such a goal if it did. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Wilson has been critical of Gov. Senator Durbin has also been an enemy of the middle-class voting in favor of favorable trade deals with China, supporting NAFTA, and working with lobbyists on behalf of special interests, the wealthiest corporations, and individuals. Willie Wilson, who recently got the endorsement of former Illinois Gov. Dick Durbin is also an unapologetic partisan and is the Minority Whip for a reason. Many American’s believe their Constitutional Rights are under attack. I plan on raising issues in line with the Green Party platform. Because if not now, then when? I have had the clearest vision with regards to helping the struggling middle class by advocating for bringing good-paying jobs back home, working for fairer trade, and lifting the tax burden on the middle class. "I think this first issue is the economy Craig, and … I was first elected as a Democrat in 2006. The very manufacturing that turned our nation into a powerhouse. Not to mention, China is responsible for the spread of COVID-19 and creating a worldwide pandemic. The lives, limbs, and liberty lost as a result of these wars has not been worth it. I have helped shape my party’s platform and have no need to be independent from my party’s issues. They need greater congressional oversight. Danny Malouf, the Libertarian Party candidate, is a human resources manager who has called for an end to the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, saying he doesn't believe there should be any national health care plan. He has said Barrett's confirmation jeopardizes the Affordable Care Act, which he has called "one of the most important votes" of his career. In 2006, when I first ran for Lake County Sheriff, I ran as a Democrat. Durbin in 2018 was a sponsor of the First Step Act, which his campaign calls "the most significant criminal justice reform legislation in decades. During a recent NBC 5 candidate forum, Black said he believes "we need to get away from private insurance," particularly after millions of people lost their health coverage over the past seven months as they were laid off from their jobs. Some of the obvious examples of wasteful spending at the federal level include agencies and their end of the year improper spending. My primary opponents also attempted to mislead the public on the reality of how legislation works by implying we can have everything and give up nothing. Curran is … And we can and must do something about gun violence. Another community that has been ignored by my opponent is our farmers. One of the most important roles a Senator plays is recommending candidates to the White House to fill vacant U.S. Attorney positions in the Senator’s state. Not only were these bailouts unconstitutional, but they were wasteful and immoral, and the short-term gain will eventually be overshadowed by the long-term pain. We need to cut waste and work toward a balanced budget. We will do this by adhering to a general principle that if it can be made in America, then it probably should. And as your next senator, I will bring all of that with me to Washington, DC. All of this jeopardizes the future of Social Security. Do you have a different idea? Mark Curran Vs Dick Durbin Daily Herald Debate September 18, 2020 This debate was hosted by the Daily Herald Editorial Board Mark Curran won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate Tuesday, the Associated Press projects, defeating four other candidates to challenge incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin in November. Now he's … Senator Dick Durbin a "4"--rating--Pro-Abortion. "I'm not necessarily a fan of Roe v. Wade because of the federal overreach," Malouf said. We created a bipartisan screening committee co-chaired by two former federal judges, and we put out a public call for candidates to apply for and receive consideration. Ditto for Social Security. Nobody should have to live in the squalor of East St. Louis. You have my word. 2020 Illinois Senate debates: Richard Durbin(D) vs.Anne Stava-Murray(D) vs.Mark Curran(R) Former Senators & Senate races: 2016 Illinois Senate debates, Kirk vs.Duckworth 2014 Illinois Senate debates, Durbin vs. Oberweis vs. Hansen 2010 Illinois Senate debates, Kirk vs. Giannoulis 2008 Illinois Senate debate, Sauerberg vs. Durbin 4) Supporting real criminal justice reform - this means ending the federal government’s war on drugs, ending qualified immunity, and ending civil asset forfeiture so that we are no longer the most imprisoned country in the world. There is significant fraud in Medicare and even more in Medicaid. As a result of my position on this issue, I had my opponents in the primary consistently distort my record. We have approximately $26 trillion in debt and even with tax cuts in 2019, our budget was still a trillion dollars out of whack. He has called for states to reopen, warning about the long-term effects of shutdowns on small businesses. The US needs to get back to work. I am running to bring back that sense of bipartisanship to Washington, DC. Curran. I will work across party lines. While allowing the middle class and average American to suffer. I have never been a go along to get along official. Besides our state’s and nation’s economy, my background as a successful three-term Sheriff and prosecutor positions me better than anyone to address the growing lawlessness in America. The only real solution is improved Medicare for all. The best place to start is by immediately enacting common sense gun safety laws that will save lives. 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