In case you missed it from the St. Louis Post Dispatch Editorial Board:
“Incumbency also won’t carry the usual advantages when U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, defends his 12th district seat against Democratic primary winner Brendan Kelly, the St. Clair County state’s attorney. Bost had an easy time defending his seat in 2016, largely because of his Democratic challenger’s inexperience. This time, however, Kelly enjoys widespread local name recognition. Bost has little to show for his asserted record of independence in Washington, having voted in lock-step with the Republican leadership. His seat could be among those that tip the balance of House control in November.”
That’s pretty similar to what we said in our Case Against Mike Bost:
“In Washington, Bost sides with Speaker Paul Ryan and his powerful special interests 95% of the time, even if that means voting to take health care away from his constituents in order to give tax breaks to the wealthy and big corporations. […] If Mike Bost was ever the “citizen legislator” he claims to be, he certainly isn’t anymore.”
Apparently we’re not the only ones who see through Rep. Mike Bost’s act…
Read the full editorial here: After dismal primary showing, turbulent times ahead for Illinois’ GOP
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