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Bloomberg Ad Forces Democrat Out of Race for Jackson Jr.s House Seat

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A well-known Illinois state senator has dropped her bid for the U.S. House seat vacated by Jesse Jackson Jr., narrowing the field and consolidating key support behind another Democrat in a race where gun control has emerged as a central issue. State Sen. Toi Hutchinson, targeted in recent days

Congressional candidate quits after coming under fire for NRA rating

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A Democratic candidate for Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s congressional seat in Illinois has dropped out of the race after she faced an onslaught of advertising about her support for the National Rifle Association (NRA). Illinois state Sen. Toi Hutchinson announced over the weekend that would end her candidacy.