Illinois Democratic Rep. Debbie Halvorson, whom Republicans are targeting for defeat in the 2010 election, on Thursday got some fundraising assistance from Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
According to a press pool report, Biden appeared with Halvorson before about 150 supporters at a Chicago restaurant. Halvorson's 11th District takes in some outer suburbs south of that city and some rural territory closer to Peoria and Springfield.
"We cannot afford to lose this seat," Biden said. "They're going to come at her."
Halvorson was elected in a landslide in the 2008 election, succeeding retiring Republican Rep. Jerry Weller, but her bid for a second term should be more competitive in part because President Obama will not be on the 2010 ballot.
Three Republicans have announced plans to challenge Halvorson: Adam Kinzinger, an Iraq War veteran and a former county official; real estate investor Henry Meers; and businessman David McAloon. The National Republican Congressional Committee and House GOP leaders prefer Kinzinger.
CQ Politics at the moment rates the Illinois 11 race as Democrat Favored.
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