Progressive Democrats of Illinois: 2010 Primary Endorsements

Jorge Mujica for US Congress, District 3

True progressive populism is uncommon, which is one reason we aren't making a lot of Congressional endorsements this year. But Jorge Mujica's candidacy exemplifies it. This is how they told us in school that democracy should work: People facing a government that doesn't represent their values and interests, and organizing to replace it. Mujica's issues -- fairness for immigrants, money for human needs and not war, universal single-payer health care -- are our issues. But this is more than just an election campaign. It's a movement, and we're proud to play some small part in it.

Pat Quinn for Governor of Illinois

Since taking office, Governor Quinn has made some difficult choices, and we haven't always agreed with him. But he's made a good-faith effort to clean up the mess left by his predecessor, as well as some outstanding appointments -- most recently Dr. Quentin Young as the state's public health advocate.

Mike Boland for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois

Boland has championed efforts at real reform, including state-wide single-payer health care (bill 311) and fair elections (bill 1324). We join with IVI-IPO and the Quick 'n Clean Foundation in endorsing this outstanding legislator for Lieutanant Governor.

Don Kirchenberg for DuPage Forest Preserve board, District Four

We admit to being biased on this one, as Don Kirchenberg has in the past offered helpful advice to our group. While either of the Democrats in this race would make a fine Forest Preserve commissioner, we are impressed by Kirchenberg's environmental activism and his willingness to speak out when he thinks something could be done better.