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Jackson’s replacement will be battling history

Recently re-elected State Rep. Hutchinson may have the inside track, party’s support

(MCT) — That horde of candidates in the 2nd District trying to succeed former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Bud Light, is a wondrous sight.

It reaffirms my belief in the goodness of people, since most of the hopefuls are no doubt fueled by the principled desire to serve the residents of a troubled district.

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