Progressives pack Democratic primary race to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis

The grey areas in the Black and White of the 7th Congressional District

With the announcement that Cong. Danny Davis would retire after his current term, a torrent of Democratic candidates has joined the race to replace him, competing in a crowded Democratic primary on March 17 that will effectively select the 7th District’s representative in this overwhelmingly blue district.  With Davis having held the seat for 30 years this is a once in multiple generations opportunity to win a seat in Congress. The 13 Democratic…

Progressives pack Democratic primary race to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis

A progressive torch is up for grabs in Illinois’ deep-blue 7th Congressional District, which has been represented by Danny Davis since 1997.Among the baker’s dozen Democrats who have lined up to succeed the retiring congressman, two previously tried and failed to unseat him, and another wasn’t yet born when the 84-year-old U.S. representative first took office.While all 13 Democratic primary candidates praised Davis’ legacy, they each told the S…