Dedicated Long Shot

I’m glad there is a Democrat interested in running for Ray LaHood’s seat, but given the history of the district, would you quit your job to run as a Democrat? Additionally, he doesn’t currently even live in the 18th Congressional district (he resides in Chatham).

PEORIA - The first Democrat has announced his intentions to run for the 18th Congressional seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood in 2009.

Chuck Giger, 59, of Chatham said he's running for Democratic nomination in the Feb. 5 primary, acknowledging it will be an uphill battle with little name recognition and no political experience. At least three Republicans have already announced they will seek the GOP nomination for the seat, which has been held by Republicans since 1917.
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A Pittsfield native, Giger has a doctorate in psychology and said he just quit his job Tuesday as a clinical ethicist at Springfield Memorial Medical Center to devote his time to the campaign.
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Though he doesn't currently live within the congressional district, he has said he would move if he wins.

Well, the guy has guts. Good luck with that, but don’t quit your day …oh never mind.