Mark Pera, the Democratic challenger in Illinois' 3rd U.S. Congressional District, will be the featured guest during an online chat beginning at 1 p.m. CST on Saturday, Sept. 8 with progressive activist Howie Klein.
Pera is battling for the Congressional seat held by incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, a so-called "Bush Dog Democrat," who has voted in lockstep with the Bush Administration on issues such as reproductive rights, stem cell research, the Iraq war and the environment...
To participate, just click onto www.firedoglake.com at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, click on the link and submit your question or comment to Mark Pera.
Pera said he hopes interested voters will take time to hear from the right kind of Democrat.
"We're committed to reversing the damage done by the Bush Administration and the more complacent members of Congress. I'm happy to have this opportunity to discuss my platform and field your questions. It's an honor to be asked to participate," Pera said.
Pera's campaign also has information up should you want to help collect signatures. Finally Pera has a greatissues page. It is not complete, but I love the format highlighting the differences between Pera and Lipinski.
Before I go, two meta things... Did ya catch the "Bush Dog Democrat" reference to Lipinski by Pera? Subtle building of netroots cred. Also the bright red behind the Lipinski positions on the issues page. Good use of frames, IMHO.
