Democrat House Candidate Tammy Duckworth Responds to Rep. Joe Walsh's Attacks

This is yet another one of those times where I'm less than pleased with a sitting Member of Congress, Rep. Joe Walsh of Illinois' 8th congressional district. I watched Ashley Banfield's lengthy interview with Walsh the other morning, and video's now available: "Duckworth: Rep. Walsh is extremist loudmouth'."

And then yesterday Duckworth went on the air to respond, seen here with Wolf Blitzer: "Duckworth responds to opponent's attacks."

And read Erick Erikson's takeaway, "I Support Joe Walsh. You Should Too."

Actually, I agree with Erickson, except for a key point: Walsh does indeed come across looking like he's slamming a distinguished veteran who lost both of her legs in combat. Duckworth is an advocate for veterans. She's open about how that's her signature issue. While she's no doubt a far-left opportunist who became antiwar after returning from her service in 2006, running for Congress before the Bush surge, I doubt Walsh will gain much traction with that line of attack. Watch that CNN interview with Banfield. He's not so articulate. Frankly, he comes across like a lout. And while it's not something I followed much, he was also dogged by reports that he dodged his spousal and child support payments.

In any case, it's a battleground district, which CNN is calling one of the nastiest in the country. So, I'll be checking back in on this one.